Philips MX3660D/37, MX3660D/30, MX3660D/99, MX3660D/98 User Manual

SPEAKERS

MX3660D

Printed in China

Use this simple and quick way to

watch your favorite DVD movie

and enjoy your Home Cinema

experience!

(Not all the cables supplied are required to complete the

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basic hook-up.)

Connecting Speaker Cable

.047"

(12mm)

PUSH IN

PUSH

DOWN

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AM Antenna

FM Antenna

Rear of TV

(example only)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT IN

AM/FM

ANTENNA

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

IN

WOOFER
LINE OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL AUX TV

DIGITAL OUT

Front Speaker

(Right)

AUDIO

OUT

+

L

R

AUDIO IN

Rear Speaker

(Surround Right)

Center Speaker

FL CFR SLSR

FL CFR

SPEAKERS

+

(4 )

Front Speaker

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

Y

Rear Speaker

(Surround Left)

(Left)

Rear of System

AUDIO

Subwoofer

INPUT

Recommended Speaker Setup

Helpful Hints

You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view the DVD playback.

If your TV has only a single Antenna In jack, you will need an accessory RF modulator.
The RF modulator converts the video from the DVD system so it can play through the TV’s
Antenna connector. Refer to your owner’s manual for proper connection.

ANTENNA IN

Additional Video Input Connections can provide better picture quality and image for DVD
movie playback (If your TV is compatible) :

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

S-VIDEO

IN

Connect the DVD system VIDEO OUT(put) directly to the TV. Do not connect to a VCR first and
then to a TV. This type of connection may distor t the picture and sound playback.

When listening to TV programs, press TV/AV button on the remote to set the DVD system to
TV/AV mode in order for the sound to be heard.

Component Video (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) provides the best picture quality.

OR

S-Video provides excellent picture quality.

continue...

SUPER VIDEO

AV IN

STANDBY-ON

OPEN•CLOSE

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

PLAY•PAUSE

STOP BASS

PROGRAM

PREV NEXT SURROUND

TREBLE

VOLUMESOURCE

Make sure your DVD system and

TV are connected and turned on!

Playing a disc

1 Press DISC on the remote control.

You can also adjust the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel.

2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.

You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV (if no disc in the DVD system).
Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or
VIDEO.
Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the
Video In channel.
Or, your TV remote control may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes.
Do not use channel 3 or 4 on the TV unless you are using an RF modulator.
See your TV manual for more details.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 on the front of the DVD system and load a disc, then

press the OPEN•CLOSE 0 again to close the disc tray.

Make sure the disc label facing up. For double-sided discs, load the side you want to play facing up.

4 Playback will start automatically. If not, press ÉÅ button.

If a disc menu appears, use 3 4 1 2 buttons on the remote to make the necessary selection, then press
OK to confirm. Or, use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features. Follow the instructions
given in the disc menu.

5 To stop playback, press STOPÇ.

Region Codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for
Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system.

DVD system Video Output Selection for Proper Playback

1) Press SYSTEM MENU button.

The icon will be highlighted in the menu bar on the TV

screen.

2) Press 4 button to select the Picture Setup Menu item

3) Press 2 button to enter the Menu.

4) Press 4 button to select ‘VIDEO OUT’ and 2 button to enter

the Menu.

5) Press 34 to select and highlight :

S-VIDEO - if you use the S-Video connection.
PR PB Y/SCART - if you use the Component Video

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

6) Press OK button to confirm.

ALL 1

.

CVBS & S-VIDEO

Note: SCART control not
available for use with your DVD
system.

PR PB Y / SCART

Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the

accompanying owner’s manual.

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

Need help? Call us!

Philips representatives are ready to help you with any
questions about your new product. We can guide you
through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features.
We want you to start enjoying your new product right away!

CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER
RETURNING THE PRODUCT!

1-800-531-0039

or

Visit us on the web at www.philips.com

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates
uninsulated material within your unit

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the safety of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product covering.

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prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and
fully insert.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No. ___________________________

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to features for which you should read
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Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites
dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro-Logic”and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and
other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and
“DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reversed.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Index

English -------------------------------------------------------- 5

English

Français ------------------------------------------------------ 28

Français

Español ------------------------------------------------------ 51

Español

Laser

Type Semiconductor laser GaAIAs
Wave length 650nm
Output Power 7mW
Beam divergence 60 degree

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.1. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATTENTION
L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou
le non-respect des procédures ci-incluses
peuvent se traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l'irradiation.

ATENCIÓN
El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de
métodos que no sean los aquí descritos
puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a
radiación.

NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN
COUNTRIES.

NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE
POWER SWITCHED ON.

INDEX

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in
accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

AC Polarized

Plug

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

Battery usage

leakage which may result in bodily injury, proper ty damage,
or damage to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.

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Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

– To prevent batter y

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this
apparatus should not be exposed to rain or
moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

●

Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

EL 6475-E004: 02/8

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Contents

Introduction and General
Information

Features ............................................................................... 6

Discs for playback ............................................................. 6

Player zone

Supplied accessories ......................................................... 6

Environmental information.............................................. 6

Installation ........................................................................... 6

Maintenance........................................................................ 6

Functional Overview

Front and Rear panels ...................................................... 7

Remote Control ................................................................ 8

Connections

Step 1: Connecting antennas........................................... 9

AM Indoor Loop Antenna
FM Indoor Antenna
FM Outdoor Antenna

Step 2: Connecting the speakers.................................. 10

Step 3: Connecting a TV ................................................. 10

Connecting additional components ............................10

Operations

Discs information ............................................................17

Basic playback............................................................ 17–18

Skipping to another track/chapter
Fast Search
Continue playback from the last stop point
Repeat play
Repeat A-B
Program favorite tracks

Special DVD/VCD features .....................................18-20

Changing subtitle language
Changing sound track language
Playing in slow motion mode
Searching for a particular passage
Display the disc information during playback
Moving to another title/chapter
Playback from a selected point
Zooming in
Viewing from another angle
Advancing by frames
Checking the contents of DVD

Special VCD/SVCD features ......................................... 20

Playback Control (PBC)

Special MP3-CD features............................................... 21

MP3-CD menu

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Preparations

Inserting batteries into the remote control.............. 11

Switching on the system ................................................11

Setting up the surround sound system ............... 11–12

Placing the speakers
Changing the volume level

Setting up the subwoofer .............................................. 12

System Setup (DVD) ............................................... 12–14

General operation
Setting the picture
Setting the sound
Setting the language
Setting the features

Basic Functions

Selecting the surround sound mode ........................... 15

Selecting the digital sound effect ................................. 15

Volume control ................................................................ 16

Adjusting the tone........................................................... 16

Dimming the display screen .......................................... 16

Other Functions

Tuning to radio stations .................................................22

Presetting radio stations ................................................ 22

Listening to preset radio stations ................................ 22

Sleep timer setting ..........................................................22

Specifications .............................................23

Troubleshooting ......................................24

CONTENTS

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Introduction and General Information

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English

Features

Your complete 7-piece DVD Digital Home Cinema System
creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in
full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best
features in home theater technology.

Other features include:

Built-in DTS and Dolby
supporting Dolby

Lets you use the Home Cinema Audio System for a movie­theater surround sound experience.

Additional Component Connections

Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components
to the DVD system so you can use the system’s surround
sound speakers.

Night Mode

Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing the
difference in loudness between different sounds in Dolby
Digital mode.

Parental Control (Rating Level)

Lets you set a ratings level so that your children cannot
watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set.

Sleep Timer

Enables the system to switch to standby mode
automatically at a preset time.

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Digital decoder,

ProLogic and virtual surround

Discs for playback

Your DVD player is able to play :

– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalized audio CDR and audio CDRW discs
– All VCDs, Super VCDs and DVDs
– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

SUPER VIDEO

Player zone

DVD discs and players are designed with regional
restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is the
same zone as your player.

The region code for this DVD player is 1.

Supplied accessories

– Remote control with two AA batteries
– AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna
– Audio cable (white/red), video cable (yellow)
– Five satellite speakers, including five speaker cables
– Active subwoofer, including a connection cable
– This instruction booklet and Quick Use Guide

If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or
Philips.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried
to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials:
cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled
and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Installation

● Place the player on a flat, hard, and stable surface.

● There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the

drawer to open.

● In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) of free space all

around the player for adequate ventilation.

● Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or

humidity.

Maintenance

● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out, in a straight line.

● Do not expose the player, batteries or

discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat (caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight). Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid
dust on the lens.

● Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially

available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog
discs.

● The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly

moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it
impossible to play a disc. Leave the player in the warm
environment until the moisture evaporates.

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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Front and Rear panels

Functional Overview

STANDBY-ON

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

OPEN•CLOSE

312 4 6580

1 STANDBY ON y

– to switch between power on and standby modes.

2 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (in Disc mode only)

– to open or close the disc tray.

3 Disc Tray
4 Display screen

– to display details for user’s information.

5 PLAY/PAUSEÉÅ (in Disc mode only)

– to start or interrupt disc playback.

6 PREV S / NEXT T

– in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next

chapter/track.
– in Disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward.
– in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.

7 STOP Ç (in Disc mode only)

– to stop playing the disc.

PLAY•PAUSE

STOP BASS

PROGRAM

PREV NEXT SURROUND

7

9

VOLUMESOURCE

!

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TREBLE

#

8 SURROUND

– to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS

or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.

9 PROGRAM

– in Disc mode, to program disc tracks.
– in Tuner mode, to program preset radio stations.

0 SOURCE

– to select the desired source or external input source

(TV/AV, DISC, TUNER or AUX).

! VOLUME

– to adjust the master volume.
– to adjust the bass/treble tone level.

@ n

– to connect headphones.

# BASS / TREBLE

– to select Bass/Treble adjustment mode.

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AM/FM

ANTENNA

1 2

WOOFER

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LINE OUT

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OPTICAL COAXIAL A UX TV

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO IN

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AUDIO

OUT

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1 AM/FM ANTENNA

– connect to the AM loop antenna or FM antenna.

2 DIGITAL OUT-OPTICAL

– connect to audio equipment with digital-optical audio

input.

3 DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL

– connect to audio equipment with digital-coaxial audio

input.

4 AUDIO IN (TV / AUX)

– connect to the analog audio outputs of a TV or VCR.

5 AUDIO OUT

– connect to the analog audio inputs of an external

recording device or amplifier.

6 WOOFER LINE OUT

– connect to an active subwoofer.

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

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VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

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VIDEO

OUT

7 SPEAKERS

– connect to the front, center and surround speakers.

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y)

– connect to TV with Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y inputs.

9 S-VIDEO OUT

– connect to a TV with S-video input.

0 VIDEO OUT

– connect to a TV with video input.

! AC Power Cord

– connect to a standard AC outlet.

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks
on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to the unit.

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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Remote Control

1

2
3
4

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6

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9
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Notes for remote control:

– First, select the source you wish to control by

pressing one of the source select keys on the remote

control (DISC or TUNER, for example).

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– Then select the desired function (

for example).

1 SOURCE

– to select the desired source (TV/AV, DISC, TUNER or

AUX).

2 DISC MENU (disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the disc contents menu.

3 SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the system menu bar.

4 3 4 1 2

– in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station

number (1 or 2).
– to select movement direction in disc contents menu /

system menu bar.

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– in disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next

chapter/track.

– in disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward the

disc.

– in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.

6 ÉÅ

– to start or interrupt disc playback.

7 Ç

– to stop playing the disc.

8 SURROUND

– to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS

or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.

9 SOUND

– to select the various sound effects : CONCERT,

DRAMA, ACTION, SCI-FI, CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or
DIGITAL.

0 REPEAT

– to repeat chapter, track or disc.

! REPEAT A-B

– to repeat a specific section on a disc.

@ SUBW +/-

– to adjust the subwoofer’s level.

REAR +/-

– to adjust the rear (surround) speakers’ level.

CENTER +/-

– to adjust the center speaker’s level.

TV VOL +/-

– to adjust Philips television’s volume level.

# SLEEP

– to set the sleep (auto-off) timer function.

$ DIM

– to select different brightness for the display screen.

% NIGHT (DVD mode only)

– to optimize the dynamics of the sound output.

^ MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

& RESUME

– to continue disc playback after an interruption.

* OK

– to enter or confirm the selection.

( VOL +/-

– to adjust the volume level.

) Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– to enter a track/title number of the disc.
– to enter a number of preset radio stations.

¡ y

– to switch to standby mode.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Connections

SPEAKERS

Rear of TV

(example only)

Front Speaker (Right)

Front Speaker (Left)

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Center Speaker

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AUDIO IN

DIGITAL OUT

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AUDIO

OUT

Rear Speaker

(Surround Right)

FL CFR SLSR

FL CFR

SPEAKERS

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Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

Rear Speaker

(Surround Left)

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Rear of System

2

Subwoofer

AUDIO
INPUT

2

IMPORTANT!
– Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have
been made.
– Never make or change any connections with
the power switched on.
– The type plate is located at the rear or bottom
of the system.

Step 1: Connecting antennas

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM
jack. Position the loop antenna to receive the clearest
sound.

Fix the claw
to the slot

FM Indoor Antenna

Connect the supplied FM
antenna to the FM jack. Move
the antenna in various directions
until the clearest signal is
received.

Note:
– Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the TV, VCR
or any radiation source to prevent unwanted noise.

FM Outdoor Antenna

For better FM reception, use a 75 ohm coaxial cable (not
supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna
as shown.

AM

FM

(75 Ω)

CONNECTIONS

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English

Step 2: Connecting the
speakers

Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied
speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and
speaker cables.

1 Press up (or down) the speaker’s jack and fully insert the

stripped portion of the speaker cable into the jack, then
release.

2 Connect the subwoofer’s audio input to the WOOFER

LINE OUT jack and the speakers as follows :

Speakers

Front Left (FL) black white
Front Right (FR) black red
Center (C) black green
Surround Left (SL) black blue
Surround Right (SR) black gray

Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.
Improper connections may damage the system due to short­circuit.
– For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of
+/- speaker jacks.
– Do not connect speakers with impedance lower than the
speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS
section of this manual.

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Step 3: Connecting a TV

IMPORTANT!
– There are various ways to connect the system
to a TV (as shown in the illustration), it depends
on the capabilities of your TV system.

OR

Option 2

Use the component video cables (red/blue/green) (not
supplied) to connect the system’s Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks to
the corresponding Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y input jacks on the TV.

IMPORTANT!
If S-VIDEO or Component video Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y is
used for DVD playback connection, the system’s
VIDEO OUT setting will need to be set
accordingly. Details are on pages 12-13.

● If your TV only has an RF-style jack (Antenna In or
75 ohm)

You will need an RF modulator in order to view the
playback of DVD dics on your TV. Ask your dealer for
details on RF modulator availability and compatibility.
Follow the instructions provided with the RF modulator to
connect the DVD system to your TV

Connecting additional
components

● To connect additional components

Use the AUDIO OUT jacks

– for connecting to an amplifier, audio system or TV with

analog audio inputs.

– for connecting to a CD or Tape recorder to make an analog

recording.

Use the OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks

– for connecting to an amplifier with DTS, Dolby Digital

decoder or CD recorder.
You will need to set the DVD system’s digital output to
“ALL” (refer to “Preparations - System setup (DVD)”).

To listen to the TV broadcast channels or VCR

●

playback through the home cinema sound
system

Use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect
AUDIO IN (TV or AUX) jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV, VCR or other audio/visual
components.

Before start operation, press TV/AV or AUX on the
remote control to activate the corresponding input source.

To view the DVD playback

●

Use the video cable (yellow) to connect the system’s

VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on the TV.

You can make an extra video connection with

●

one of the following options if your TV has the
same input connector

Option 1

Use the S-video cable to connect the system’s S-VIDEO
OUT jack to the S-Video input jack on the TV.

Notes:
– MP3 audio is not available on the digital output.
– Digital recording is only possible on a CD or VCD.
– Always refer to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment to make an optimal connection.
– Some DVD discs have anti-copying devices, so you will not
be able to record the disc through a VCR.

OPTICAL IN

COAXIAL IN

WOOFER

A

L

LINE OUT

R

OPTICAL COAXIAL AU X T V

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

OUT

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

Y

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CONNECTIONS

Preparations

Inserting batteries into the
remote control

1 Open the battery compar tment.
2 Place the batteries in the

compartment with the correct
polarity as indicated by “+“ and “- “
symbols.

3 Close the cover.

CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will
not be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different types of
batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed of properly.

Switching on the system

1 After completing all the connections, connect the AC

power cord of the player and subwoofer to the power
outlet.

2 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected

source.

3 Adjust the SOURCE button (or press TV/AV, DISC,

TUNER or AUX) to select the input source.

➜ The selected source will be displayed.

● For viewing a DVD or VCD disc, a TV set needs to be

connected (refer to “Connections - Connecting a TV and
additional components”).
Switch on the TV and set to the correct video in channel
(for example, EXT1, EXT2, AV1, AV2). Refer to your TV
instruction manual for details.

➜ The default screen appears on the TV.

● You can connect other external components to the DVD

system in order to use the Home Theater Audio System’s
surround sound capabilities. For example, connect to a TV
and select TV/AV as the input source or connect to a VCR
and select AUX as the input source.

Setting up the surround sound
system

You must connect all the speakers and set up the system
properly in order to enjoy the Digital Cinema experience at
home (refer to “Connections - Connecting the speakers”).
You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action
because sound is coming from everywhere around you.
The subwoofer can enhance the bass performance of your
system dramatically.

IMPORTANT!
Please sit at your usual listening position in order
to set up the speaker balance correctly.

Placing the speakers

To obtain the best surround effect, place the speakers as
follows.

1 Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances

from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees
from the listening position.

2 Place the center speaker above or below the TV so the

center channel’s sound is localized.

3 Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level

facing each other or mounted on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.

English

Notes:
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front
speakers too close to your TV.
– If the rear surround speakers are installed farther away
from the listening position than the front and center speakers,
it will weaken the surround effect.
– All speakers should be securely installed to prevent
accidents and improve sound quality.

PREPARATIONS

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Changing the volume level

You can change the speakers’ sound distribution to suit
your surround sound needs.

● Press CENTER +/- to adjust the level of the center

speaker.

➜ “CNT +XX DB” is displayed.

● Press REAR +/- to adjust the level of the rear

surround speakers.

➜ “RE +XX DB” is displayed.

System Setup (DVD)

The system setup is carried out via the TV, it enabling you
to customize the DVD system to suit your particular
requirement. If the preferred options selected are not
available on a disc, then the disc’s own preference will be
used.

IMPORTANT !
To access the System Setup menu, playback must
be stopped.

Note:
–“XX” denotes the volume level between -15db to 10db.

Setting up the subwoofer

1 Use the supplied subwoofer cable to connect the

subwoofer’s audio input jack to the WOOFER LINE
OUT of the DVD system.

2 Connect the subwoofer’s AC power cable to the wall

socket and switch on the power.

3 Rotate the VOLUME knob at the front panel of

subwoofer until you hear a click, clockwise to switch on and
counter-clockwise to switch off.
➜ The LED indicator will light up in green when the
subwoofer is switched on.

4 Select the phase polarity at the rear of the subwoofer at

either 0
effect in certain listening environment.

5 Press SUBW +/- to adjust the volume level of the

subwoofer (-15dB to 10dB).

➜ “SUB +XX DB” is displayed.

o

or 180o to determine better bass reproduction

General operation

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

icon will be highlighted in the menu bar on the TV

➜

screen.

2 Press 4 to activate the System Setup menu.
3 Use 1 2 34 keys to toggle through the functions and

select your preferred option.

4 Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.
5 To exit the System Setup menu, press SYSTEM MENU

or OK.

The following items are available :

Setting the picture

– TV Shape

Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.

4:3 PS

– If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not
formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. A wide
picture is displayed on the whole TV screen with a portion
automatically cut off.

4:3 LB

– If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is
formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. Wide
bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of
the TV screen.

16:9

– If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting (you
must also set your widescreen TV to “full size”).

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PREPARATIONS

16:9
(Wide screen)

4:3 LB
(Letter Box)

Setting the sound

English

4:3 PS
(Pan Scan)

Note:
– If your DVD is not encoded to allow you to change the
aspect ratio, TV shape cannot be changed.

– TV System

Allows you to select the color system matching the
connected TV set.

AUTO

– If the connected TV is multi system, select this mode.
The output format will be in accordance with the video
signal of the disc.

NTSC

– If the connected TV is NTSC system, select this mode.
It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output in
NTSC format.

PAL

– If the connected TV is PAL system, select this mode.
It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in
PAL format.

– Video Out

Video out selection enables you to choose the type of
video output suitable for your DVD system.

¶ Select PR PB Y/SCART, if you have connected the video

output to your TV using the Component Video Out
(Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) jacks. (SCART feature is not available for
this model).

¶ Select S-VIDEO, if you have connected the video output

to your TV using S-Video jack.

– Screen Saver

If set to ON, when you leave the system in stop or pause
mode for more than one minute, the screen saver will be
activated. The default setting is OFF.

– Digital Output

Digital output selection enables you to specify the type of
digital output suitable for your DVD system.

¶ Select ALL, if you have connected the digital output

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a multichannel decoder
receiver.

¶ Select PCM 96K if the external component is capable of

processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.

¶ Select PCM 48K if the external component is incapable of

processing 96 kHz digital signal input, then convert to
standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz.

¶ Select OFF to deactivate the digital output (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL).

– Night Mode

Set night mode to on to level out the volume. For
example, the disc will play at the same sound level
throughout the movie. The default setting is OFF.

Night function can also be accessed via the
remote control.

– Center Delay

If the listening position is closer to the center speaker than
the front speakers, you can set the center delay time to
improve the surround sound effect.
Options : 5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF.

– Rear Delay

If the listening position is closer to the rear surround
speakers than the front speakers, you can set the rear delay
time to improve the surround sound effect.
Options : 15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF.

– Test Tone (disc mode only)

If set to ON, the system will test the speaker settings. The
test signal is generated through the left, center, right, and
surround speakers. The default setting is OFF.

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Setting the language

2 Use 34 keys to select a rating level.

– Audio
– Subtitle
– Disc Menu

● This is to select the audio language, subtitle language and

the language used on TV screen menus or DVD menus that
will always be used for every disc to be played back. The
default setting is English.

● If the language selected is not available on the disc, the

original language designated by each disc will be selected.

Setting the features

– Parental

Enables setting of playback limitation level. Some DVDs may
have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. The rating levels are from 1 to 8
and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of
certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have
certain discs played with alternative scenes.

1 Enter the 4-digit code. If necessary, enter the code a second

time.

3 Press OK to confirm.

Rating - NO PARENT

If parental control is not activated, it will play all discs.

Rating - 1 to 8

If the player’s parental level is set below 8, only discs with a
lower or equal level will play. For example, if the player is
set to 5, only discs with ratings of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 will be
played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an
alternative that has the same rating or lower is available on
the disc. For example, consider a disc that generally is
suitable for most audiences, and it is rated at level 2 for the
most part. However, in the middle, there are also scenes
rated at 5 (not suitable for children).

To play a higher rated disc or scene than the level
set

● Enter the 4-digit code before resetting the rating level to a
higher number (go to “Password”).

If you forget the 4-digit code

1 Press Ç four times when prompted for the password

and the system will change back to the default password.

2 Go to “Password” and enter your new code.

Note:
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the
movie rating is printed on the disc jacket. The rating level
feature does not work for such discs.

– Password

To set a new password for the parental control or to
change the password. The password supplied as default is

1234.

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PREPARATIONS

– Menu Language

Select the language for on screen display.

– Defaults

If RESET is selected, all the items in the setup menu will be
reset to default setting.

Basic Functions

Selecting the surround sound
mode

IMPORTANT!
– For proper surround sound, make sure you have
followed the “Connections” and “Preparations”
procedures fully.
– The center and surround speakers only operate
when the system is set to surround sound mode
and the source material being played is recorded
or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro
Logic surround sound.
– Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce
some surround channel effects when played in a
surround mode. However, monaural sources will not
produce any sound from the surround speakers.

● Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode.

➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes

depend on the number of speakers used and the incoming
sound information available on the disc. The available output
modes are shown below.

Dolby Digital Surround

Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) and
MPEG Multichannel delivers a realistic and dynamic sound
similar to theater and cinema. It requires connection of all
five speakers (front left/right, center, surround left/right) and
subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital Surround sound
reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in
providing the right sound. Front left, center and right join
two surround speakers to reproduce high, mid and bass
frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass
rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are
delivered through the subwoofer. A large number of DVD
discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.

Matrix

A new surround playback system that delivers amazingly
rich and convincing four-channel surround outputs (front
left/right, surround left/right).

VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)

The ProLogic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is
processed by a ‘vir tualizer’ DSP to add surround effect from
just the two front speakers.

Stereo

All sound is reproduced and played through the front left
and right speakers. This enables standard stereo
reproduction.

Selecting the digital sound
effect

The digital sound effects allow you to select from various
pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound
to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the
excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music.

● Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound
effect.

When playing a DVD/VCD, select :

– CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI

When playing a CD or in Tuner or Aux mode,
select :

– CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL

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DTS Surround

The DTS Surround is a cinema surround sound format that
offers superior digital audio performance. DTS offers more
clarity and definition especially for higher tones. The better
sound quality is a result of the limited sound compression
(3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the 20-bit
resolution.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially
encoded two-channel analog format that will produce
sound through four speaker channels (front left, center,
front right, monaural surround) when a Dolby Pro Logic
Decoder is used. It is also compatible with stereo systems
but the user will only have two-channel (front left & right)
of sound.

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Volume control

Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL +/-) to
increase or decrease the volume level.
➜ “VOL XX” is displayed. “XX”denotes the volume level.

For Philips TVs only

● Press TV VOL +/- on the remote control to adjust the

TV’s volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the

front of the player.
➜ The speakers will be muted.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE.

➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" is

displayed.

● To restore the volume, press MUTE again.

Adjusting the tone

The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone) feature
enables you to define the sound-processor settings.

1 Press BASS or TREBLE on the system to select Bass or

Treble sound feature.

2 While in Bass or Treble adjustment mode, adjust VOLUME

knob to select the desired Bass or Treble level.

Notes:
– The volume knob can be used to adjust Bass/Treble level
immediately after you have selected the respective Bass/Treble
sound feature. If the volume knob is not used within 5
seconds, it will become normal volume control function.
– If no button is pressed within a few seconds, the player will
exit the tone mode automatically.

Dimming the display screen

● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of

brightness for the display screen : HIGH, MID or LOW.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

Operations

Discs information

DVD-VIDEO DISC

TITLE 1 TITLE 2

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3

● DVD video discs may have one or more Titles, and each

Title may have one or more Chapters.

● Playback stops at the end of each Title.

VIDEO CD

TRACK 1 TRACK 2

INDEX 1 INDEX 2 INDEX 1 INDEX 2 INDEX 3

● Video CDs may have one or more Tracks, and each Track

may have one or more Indexes.

● To make easy and convenient access, you can move

between Tracks and Indexes.

● Some Video CDs have Play Back Control (PBC), which is a

predefined playback sequence stored on the disc (refer to
“Special VCD/SVCD features”).

AUDIO CD

2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...41

TRACKS

● Audio CDs contain only Tracks.

Basic playback

CAUTION!
– Do not move the disc player during playback, as
doing so may damage the DVD system.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects
other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the disc player malfunction.

Notes:
– Your player will not play discs that have a region code
different from the region code of your player.
– If the inhibit icon appears on the TV screen when a

button is pressed, it means the function is not available

on the disc you are playing.

To interrupt playback

● PressÉÅ.
➜ The picture freezes and the sound will be muted.

● To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Skipping to another track/chapter

● Press S or T repeatedly during playback to skip
backward or forward. Each press will take the disc to the
beginning of the previous or next track/chapter.

Note:

S

– If the REPEAT function has been set, pressing

T

will replay the same track/chapter.

or

To skip to the beginning of the current track/
chapter during playback

● Press S once.

To go directly to any track/chapter

● Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the number of
the desired track/chapter.

Fast Search

1 Hold down S or T about two seconds to fast

reverse or forward the disc.

2 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ .

English

1 Press STANDBY ON y or

POWER y to switch the system

on.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open

the disc tray.

POWER ON/OFF

3 Load a disc with the label side

facing up.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 again to

close the tray.
➜ There will be a shor t delay while the player identifies
the disc and reads the menu from the disc.

● Some discs will start playing automatically, and others will

display the Disc Contents Menu on the TV screen. If the
menu is presented, use 341 2 keys to highlight your
selection and press OK to confirm. To select a play option,
press numeric keypad (0-9).

5 PressÉÅ to start playback.

Continue playback from the last stop point

● In stop mode and when a disc has not been ejected, press

RESUME to resume playback from the point at which it
stopped.

To cancel the resume mode

● Press Ç again.

Notes:
– When the player is disconnected from the power supply or
the disc tray is opened, the resume option will be cancelled
automatically.
– The resume option may not be available on some discs.

OPERATIONS

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Repeat play

You can only select the repeat play mode during playback.

For DVD - Repeat chapter/title/disc

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :

➜ “R-1” – repeat chapter.
➜ “R-A” – repeat title/disc.

Special DVD/VCD features

A number of operations can be carried out directly via
the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without
interrupting disc playback.

For VCD/CD/MP3-CD - Repeat track/disc

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :

➜ “R-1” – repeat the current track.
➜ “R-A” – repeat the entire disc.

Notes:
– Repeat play might not work correctly with some DVDs.
– For VCD, repeat play is not possible during PBC playback.

Repeat A-B

You can play a specific section in a chapter/track repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point.

➜ The passage will now repeat continuously.

3 To resume normal play, press REPEAT A-B again.

Note:
– The section A and B can be set only within the same
chapter/track.

Program favorite tracks

You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want
by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to
99 tracks can be stored.

1 While playback is stopped, select or press PROGRAM to

enter program mode.
➜ “P 00:00” is displayed.

2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input the track

number in the order you want.
➜ If you attempt to program more than 99 tracks, "FULL"
is displayed.

3 Press OK to store the track.

● Repeat steps 2-3 to store other tracks.

4 To start program play, pressÉÅ .
5 To stop playback, press Ç once.
6 To cancel the program, press Ç again.

From the left,

SETUP MENU ™ SUBTITLE ™ LANGUAGE ™ SLOW
™ FAST REVERSE ™ FAST FORWARD ™ STATUS

From the left,

TITLE SEARCH ™ CHAPTER SEARCH ™ TIME
SEARCH ™ ZOOM ™ ANGLE ™ STEP ™
PBC ON/OFF

From the left,

PROGRAM

IMPORTANT!
Some operations may be different or restricted,
depending on the disc format. Refer to the jacket
or case of the disc you are playing.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will be displayed across the top of the
TV screen.

2 Press 1 or 2 to move through the menu bar.
3 Press 4 to select the highlighted icon and use 34 keys

to select your preferred option.

4 Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.
5 To exit, press SYSTEM MENU or OK.

Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle
languages.

● Select

the desired language.

from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

Program function can also be accessed via the
menu bar

1 Press SYSTEM MENU and select from the menu

bar.

2 Repeat steps 2-6 listed above to program your favorite

tracks.

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OPERATIONS

Changing sound track language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple
soundtrack language.

● Select

the desired language.

For VCD :

● Press 4 to select the desired audio channels for sound :

from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

LEFT VOCAL ™ RIGHT VOCAL ™ MONO LEFT
™ MONO RIGHT ™ STEREO ™ LEFT VOCAL

3 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.

Note:
– The sound will be muted during fast reverse or forward
search.

Display the disc information during playback

● Select

the following display informations :

from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

English

Note:
– When the desired language is not selected even after
pressing the button several times, it means the language is not
available on the disc.

Playing in slow motion mode

1 Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

the required slow motion speed :

SF x2 ™ SF x4 ™ SF x8 ™ SR x2 ™ SR x4 ™ SR x8 ™
SLOW OFF

(SF) = slow forward
(SR) = slow reverse

For VCD :

1 Press 4 key to select the required slow motion speed :

(forward) : SF x1 ™ SF x2 ™ SF x3 ™ OFF

2 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.

Note:
– The sound will be muted during slow-motion play.

Searching for a particular passage

DVD

Moving to another title/chapter

Some discs may contain more than one title or chapter. If
the disc has a title or chapter menu recorded on it, you can
start playback from the selected item.

VCD (PBC ON)

1 Select (title) or (chapter) from the menu bar.
2 Use numeric keypad (0-9) to select a desired title/

chapter number and press OK to start playback.

Note:
– Selecting a title or chapter might not be possible on certain
discs.

Playback from a selected point

This function allows you to start playing at any chosen time
on the disc.

1 Select or from the menu bar to select fast reverse

search or fast foward search respectively.

2 Press 4 key to select the required search speed :

(reverse) : FR x2 ™ FR x4 ™ FR x6 ™ FR x8 ™ OFF
(forward) : FF x2 ™ FF x4 ™ FF x6 ™ FF x8 ™ OFF

For VCD :

2 Press 4 key to select the required search speed :

(reverse) : FR x1 ™ FR x2 ™ FR x3 ™ FR x4 ™ OFF
(forward) : FF x1 ™ FF x2 ™ FF x3 ™ FF x4 ™ OFF

1 Select from the menu bar.
2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the

time edit box using the numeric keypad (0-9).

➜ Each time an item has been entered, the next item will
be highlighted.

3 PressÉÅ to start playback.

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Zooming in

This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV
screen and to pan through the enlarged image.

1 Select from the menu bar and press 4 key repeatedly

to select a zoom factor : x1.5 ™ x2.0 ™ x4.0 ™ OFF.

Checking the contents of DVD

1 Press DISC MENU on the remote control.

➜ If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on
the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed.

2 Use 1 2 34 keys to select the desired title or chapter,

followed byÉÅ or OK.

➜ The selected title or chapter star ts playing.

Notes:
– The details of operation might differ depending on the DVD
disc.
– Selecting a title or disc might not be possible on certain
DVD discs.

2 To pan through the enlarged image, press OK to confirm

the zoom selection and use 1 2 34 keys to move the
zoomed picture left, right, up and down.

3 To exit ZOOM mode, select zoom factor to

“ZOOM OFF” from the menu bar.

Viewing from another angle

If the disc contains sequences recorded from different
camera angles, this allows you to view the picture from
different angles. The selections of angle are depending on
the disc format.

● Select from the menu bar and press 34 keys to select

the desired angle : 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4.
➜ Playback changes to the selected angle.

Special VCD/SVCD features

Playback Control (PBC)

PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively,
following the menu on the display.

● Select in the menu bar and press 4 key to select

PBC ON or PBC OFF.

When playing a disc with PBC function

● If “PBC OFF”, the system will start playback automatically.

● If “PBC ON”, the PBC menu (if available) will appear on the

TV screen for selection. Use the numeric keypad (0-9)
to enter your choice.

Note:
– If PBC mode is switched on, TIME SEARCH and REPEAT
functions are not available.

Advancing by frames

1 Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to play the

disc step by step (one frame each step).

2 To resume normal play, press ÉÅ.

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OPERATIONS

Special MP3-CD features

– JPEG format
– Max. 12 characters
– Max. nested directory is 7 levels
– The max. album number is 32
– Suppor ted VBR bit-rate
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are :

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64, 96, 128,

192, 256 (kbps)

– The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to

the large number of songs compiled onto one disc.

MP3-CD menu

1 Press DISC MENU to switch on the MP3-CD menu.

➜ The album menu appears on the TV screen.

2 To select a desired album, press 341 2 and followed by

OK orÉÅ to confirm.

➜ The title menu appears on the TV screen.

3 To select a desired title, press 341 2 and followed by OK

orÉÅ to start playback.

● You can also use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

your choice.

English

If the MP3-CD menu is switched off

● You can only play the existing selected title by pressing

ÉÅ button. While in playback mode, press S / T to
select the previous/next title.
➜ The title number will be displayed.

Only the following functions are possible for MP3 disc.
– STOP / PLAY / PAUSE / OK
– REPEAT (TITLE/ALBUM/DISC)

OPERATIONS

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Other Functions

English

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected

source.

2 Adjust SOURCE (or press TUNER) to select TUNER

mode.

3 Press TUNER again to select the desired band : FM or AM.
4 Press and hold S or T until the frequency indication

starts to change, then release.
➜ The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio
station.

● To tune to a weak station, press S or T briefly and

repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.

5 Repeat step 4 if necessary until you find the desired radio

station.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 40 stations regardless of the
reception.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio

stations”).

2 Press PROGRAM.

➜ “Program” appears.

Program

Listening to preset radio
stations

● In tuner mode, press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select the desired preset number.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are
displayed.

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby
mode automatically at a preset time.

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120™ OFF ™ 15...

2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop pressing

the SLEEP button.

➜ “Sleep” icon appears.

To check the remaining length of time after sleep
timer is activated

● Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is
shown.
➜ The display will show the next sleep timer options.

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the desired

preset number.

Program

Note:
– If “Program” icon goes off before you select the desired
preset number, press PROGRAM again.

4 Press PROGRAM again to store the radio station.

● Repeat steps 1–4 to store other radio stations.

Notes:
– If you attempt to program more than 40 preset radio
stations, "FULL" is displayed.
– During programming, if no key is pressed within five
seconds, the system will exit the program mode automatically.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed, or press
the STANDBY ON button.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power

- Stereo mode (DIN) ....................................................................................2 x 50 W

- Surround mode (1 kHz) ..................................................... 50 W RMS/channel

Total Harmonic Distor tion ...............................10% at rated power (1 kHz)

Frequency Response ..................................................180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±1 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...................................................................... > 65 dB (CCIR)

Input Sensitivity..................................................................................................... 400 mV

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range ....................................... FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (100 kHz steps)

......................................................................... AM 530 – 1700 kHz (10 kHz steps)

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity ......................................................................... FM 20 dB

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity ............................................................ AM 5000 µV/m

Image Rejection Radio ................................................................................. FM 25 dB

.................................................................................................................................. AM 28 dB

IF Rejection Ratio ............................................................................................ FM 60 dB

.................................................................................................................................. AM 24 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................................................................... FM 55 dB

.................................................................................................................................. AM 35 dB

AM Suppression Ratio ................................................................................. FM 30 dB

Harmonic Distortion ............................................................................FM Mono 3%

......................................................................................................................... FM Stereo 3%

........................................................................................................................................ AM 5%

Frequency Response ......................................... FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB

Stereo Separation .........................................................................FM 26 dB (1 kHz)

Stereo Threshold ......................................................................................... FM 23.5 dB

DVD SECTION

Laser Type ................................................................................................ Semiconductor

Disc Diameter .............................................................................................. 12cm / 8cm

Video Decoding .................................................................................................. MPEG-2

Video DAC ................................................................................................................ 10 Bits

Signal System ............................................................................................... PAL / NTSC

Video Format ..................................................................................................... 4:3 / 16:9

Video S/N ........................................................................................... 56 dB (minimum)

Composite Video Output ................................................................ 1.0 Vp-p, 75

S-Video Output ............................................................................. Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

........................................................................................................... C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio DAC................................................................... Direct Digital Amplification

Frequency Response ................................................. 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

................................................................................................... 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)

................................................................................................... 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)

Digital Output .................................................................. SPDIF Coaxial & Optical

SPEAKERS
Front speakers / surround speaker

System ........................................................................................................2-way shielded

Impedance ........................................................................................................................ 8 Ω

Speaker drivers ........................................................................ 3” full range, 1” piezo

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 96 mm x 155 mm x 95 mm

.................................................................................................. 3.78 x 6.10 x 3.74 (inch)

Weight............................................................................................................. 0.45 kg/each

................................................................................................................. 0.99 pounds/each

Center speaker

System .................................................................................. 5 multi directional driver

Impedance ........................................................................................................................ 8 Ω

Speaker drivers ...................................................... 4 x 2” woofer, 1 3/4” tweeter

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................435 mm x 72 mm x 63.5 mm

.................................................................................................. 17.13 x 2.83 x 2.5 (inch)

Weight......................................................................................................................... 1.32 kg

............................................................................................................................. 2.90 pounds

SUBWOOFER

Subwoofer (not magnetically shielded design)............................................ 6.5”

Output power .................................................................................. 50 W (4 Ω, DIN)

THD .............................................................................................................. 10% at 55 Hz

Reproduction frequency response .......................................... 40 Hz – 150 Hz

Phase switch ............................................................................................................ 0

Input sensitivity (Subwoofer In) .......................................................... 500 mVrms

AC power ................................................................................................... 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption ...............................................32 W (at 1/8 Rated Power)

Dimensions (w x h x d) ................................ 200 mm x 310 mm x 350 mm

............................................................................................. 7.87 x 12.20 x 13.78 (inch)

Weight............................................................................................................................6.8 kg

.......................................................................................................................... 15.00 pounds

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Specifications subject to change without prior notice

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MISCELLANEOUS

Power Supply Rating ............................................................................. 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption ........................................................................................... 160 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................................435 mm x 78 mm x 360 mm

..................................................................................................... 17.1 x 3.1 x 14.2 (inch)

Weight............................................................................................................................5.1 kg

............................................................................................................................. 11.2 pounds

IR REMOTE CONTROL

Effective Range.............................................................................................. > 8 Meters

Number of Keys .............................................................................................................. 45

Battery (1.5V) ........................................................................................................ AA x 2

SPECIFICATIONS

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Troubleshooting

English

WARNING!
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do
not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to
solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

Problem Solution

No power. – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
No picture. – Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV.

– Check if the TV is switched on.
– Check the video connection.
– Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. These channels are usually near channel 00. Or,

you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See
your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, change channels at the TV until you see DVD screen
on the TV.

Distorted or poor picture. – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

– Clean the disc.
– Check the video connection. You cannot use S-Video and Component Video connections at

the same time.

Completely distorted picture or – Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD player matches the video signal of your
black/white picture. television (see “System Setup (DVD) - Setting the pictures - TV system”).

The aspect ratio of the screen – The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
cannot be changed even though – Depending on the TV, it may not allow you to change the aspect ratio.
you have set the TV shape.

No sound or distorted sound. – Adjust the volume.

– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Replace the speaker cables.
– Check the speaker settings.
– The system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to

resume normal play mode.

No sound is heard from the – Use the CENTER +/- or REAR+/- to adjust the volume level.
center or rear speakers. – Check that the center or rear surround speakers are connected correctly.

– Use surround mode and make sure that the source material is recorded or broadcast in Dolby

Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

The DVD player does not – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.
start playback. – Check the disc type, color system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on

the disc.
– Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu screen.
– Cancel the parental control rating function or change the rating level.
– Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on

for about an hour..

The DVD system does not respond – Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again.
when the buttons are pressed.

The language for the sound or – Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD.
subtitle cannot be changed when – Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.
playing a DVD.

No image is output when a – Make sure the component is connected correctly.
function is selected. – Press the correct function button for the input source.

Considerable noise in radio – Tune in the correct frequency.
broadcasts. – Connect the antenna.

– Route RF (AC-3) and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.
– Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position for best reception and secure to a wall.
– Connect an outdoor FM or AM antenna.
– Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
– Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the DVD system.
– Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

The remote control does not – Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.
function. – Reduce the distance to the player.

– Remove any possible obstacles.
– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

The display is dark. – Press DIM again.
Low hum or buzz sound. – Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electric devices with interference.
Low bass response. – Check all speakers for correct polarity.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales
receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product
is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one
year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is
free.After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for
the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product
expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment
of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or anten­na systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or conse­quential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether
copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is
officially distributed by Philips. In countries where Philips does not
distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will
attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the
appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily
available).

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner's manual for assistance. If you have additional
questions, call us at 1-800-531-0039.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed
list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has
been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all
implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limi­tation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied war­ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is
not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if
notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the
product.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card
promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # ________________________________________

SERIAL # ________________________________________

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of
purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. Also
keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, USA, [phone]

EL4965E007 / 8-02

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