Philips - MX3950D, MX3900D, MX3950D/99, MX3900D/99, MX3950D/98 User Manual

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DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

MX3900D • MX3950D

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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.

CAUTION

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INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

DANGER

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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VARO !

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET
ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA
KATSO SATEESEEN.

VARNING!

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

or

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

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Unpublished Works.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 and other worldwide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital

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.

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terms and conditions of
your Philips warranty.

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This “bolt of lightning” indi­cates uninsulated material

within your unit may cause
an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do
not remove product covering.

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The “exclamation point” calls

attention to features for

which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

To prevent electric
shock, 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. _______________________

Serial No. ________________________

MAC5097

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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.

10.

Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, par ticularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12 .

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.

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

CAUTION

– To
prevent battery 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.

●

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

●

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

EL 6475-E004: 02/8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AC Polarized

Plug

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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English

Français

Español

Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 8

Français -------------------------------------------- 48

Español --------------------------------------------- 88

This system complies with the FCC rules,
Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
– This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
– This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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.

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General Information

Supplied accessories ...................................................... 10

Care and safety information ..................................... 10

Connections

Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer .. 11
Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 11

Step 3: Connecting TV ................................................ 12

Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) ............ 12

Using Component Video jack (Pr Pb Y) ...... 12

Using S-Video jack ................................................... 13

Using an accessory RF modulator .................. 13

Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas .................. 14

Step 5: Connecting the power cord .................... 14

Connections (optional)

Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box ........ 15

Viewing and listening to the playback .......... 15

Recording DVDs ...................................................... 15

Connecting digital audio equipment .................... 15

Listening to the playback ..................................... 15

Recording (digital) ................................................... 15

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control ................................. 16

Control buttons available on the

remote only ................................................................. 17

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the

remote control ................................................................. 18

Using the remote control to operate the

system ............................................................................. 18

Step 2: Setting the clock .............................................. 18

Step 3: Setting the TV ................................................... 19

Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via the

remote control .......................................................... 19

Selecting the color system that

corresponds to your TV ....................................... 19

Step 4: Selecting speaker layout .............................. 20

Changing seating control position .................. 20

Setting the speakers’ channels .......................... 21

Step 5: Setting language preference ..................... 21

Disc Operations

Playable discs ..................................................................... 22

Playing discs ........................................................................ 22

Tur ning on/off auto Eco standby mode ...... 23

Using the Disc Menu .................................................... 23

Basic playback controls ................................................ 23

Resuming playback from the last stopped

point (DVD/VCD)................................................... 23

Replacing discs without interrupting

playback ......................................................................... 23

Selecting various repeat functions ......................... 24

Repeat play mode ................................................... 24

Repeating a section within a

chapter/track ............................................................... 24

Program favorite tracks

(audio CDs and VCDs) ....................................... 24–25

Clearing the program ............................................ 25

Using the menu bar to program ............................ 25

Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ............. 26

Program MP3 disc .......................................................... 26

DVD Menu Options

Using the menu bar ....................................................... 27

Using the Setup Menu ................................................. 28

Setting the TV shape .............................................. 28

Setting the video output ...................................... 29

Screen saver - turning on/off ............................. 29

Setting the analog output .................................... 29

Setting the digital output ..................................... 30

Setting the PCM output ....................................... 30

Night mode- turning on/off ............................... 31

Restoring the original settings ........................... 31

Restricting playback by parental control ..... 32

Changing the password ........................................ 33

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations ............................................... 34

Presetting radio stations .............................................. 34

Using the Plug and Play ........................................ 34

Automatic presetting ............................................. 35

Manual presetting ..................................................... 35

Selecting a preset radio station ............................... 35

Deleting a preset radio station ........................ 35

Contents

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Contents

Timer Operations

Setting the timer .............................................................. 36

Activating/Deactivating the timer ................... 36

Setting the Sleep timer ................................................ 37

Sound and Volume Controls

Sound Control .................................................................. 38

Selecting surround sound .................................... 38

Turning on/off clear voice effect ...................... 38

Changing subwoofer volume level ................. 38

Adjusting Bass/Treble level.................................. 38

Selecting digital sound effects ........................... 38

Volume Control ............................................................... 38

Other Functions

Switching on/off ............................................................... 39

Switching to active mode .................................... 39

Switching to Eco Power standby mode ...... 39

Switching to standby mode (view clock) ... 39

Dimming system’s display screen ........................... 39

Recording to an external device ............................ 39

Using the remote to operate your television ... 39

Troubleshooting ........................................... 40–41

Specifications .......................................................... 42

Glossary ......................................................................... 43

Limited Warranty.............................................. 44

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Supplied accessories

General Information

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust

– Do not expose the system, 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 getting dust
on the lens.

Avoid condensation problem

– 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.

Do not block the vents

– Do not operate the DVD system in an
enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm
(4 inches) of free space all around the player for
adequate ventilation.

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

Care of disc

– To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the center
towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Do not use
cleaning agents, as they may
damage the disc!
– Write only on the printed
side of a CDR(W) and only with a soft felt­tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch the
surface.

Care of the cabinet

– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a
mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Finding a suitable location

– Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface.

Remote Control and
two AA batteries

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

Audio cable
(white, red)

Composite video cable
(yellow)

Speaker cables

Subwoofer cable

AC power cable

Brackets and screws

(5x)

(4x)

TV/AV

DISC/
MEDIA

TUNER AUX/DI

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STOP PLAY/PAUSE

A-B

SURR.

SOUND

VOL

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Component video

cables

(red/blue/green)

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Step 1: Placing the speakers

and subwoofer

For best possible surround sound, all the
speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed
at the same distance from the listening position.

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 the TV or the

DVD system so that 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.

Notes:
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position
the front speakers too close to your TV.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD
system.

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2

4

Center speaker and
DVD system

Front Speaker

(Left)

Front Speaker

(Right)

Surround

Speaker (Left)

Surround

Speaker (Right)

Subwoofer

Connections

Step 2: Connecting speakers

and subwoofer

Connect the supplied speaker systems using the
supplied speaker cables by matching the colors
of the jacks and speaker cables. Fully insert the
stripped portion of the speaker wire into the
jacks.

Speakers / Subwoofer - +

Front Left (FL) (L) black white

Front Right (FR) (R) black red

Center (C) black green

Surround Left (SL) black blue

Surround Right (SR) black gray

Subwoofer (SUB) black purple

Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected. Improper connections may damage the
system due to short-circuit.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of

+/-

speaker jacks.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

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SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT

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SL

SUB

SR

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AUDIO
INPUT

Front
Right

Front

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Subwoofer

Center

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OUT

DIGITAL

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AUX

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TVINLINE

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AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AM

L

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WOOFER SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

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R

SL

SUB

SR

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AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO
OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

2

1

3

P-SCAN

ON OFF

IMPORTANT!

– You only need to make one video
connection from the following options,
depending on the capabilities of your TV
system.
– S-Video or Component Video
connection provides higher picture
quality. These options must be available
on your TV.
– Connect the DVD system directly to
the TV.

Using Composite Video jack (CVBS)

1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to

connect the DVD system’s CVBS jack to the
video input jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD

system, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect TV IN (L/R) jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.

Connections

P-SCAN

ON OFF

Pb

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AM

L

R

WOOFER SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SUB

SR

C

Y

AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO
OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

2

1

3

Pr

IMPORTANT!

– If both S-Video and Component
(Pr Pb Y) Video connections are used to
connect to your TV, the video signal will
automatically switch to S-Video when
you power up the DVD system. To set
the VIDEO OUT(put) to ‘Pr Pb Y’, see
page 29.

Using Component Video jacks
(Pr Pb Y)

1 Use the component video cables (red/blue/

green) to connect the DVD system’s Pr Pb Y
jacks to the corresponding Component video
input jacks (or labeled as Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y or YUV)
on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD

system, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect TV IN (L/R) jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

3 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must

indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability),
set the P-SCAN switch to ‘ON’. Otherwise,
set it to ‘OFF’.

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Connections

Pb

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX
IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO
OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AM

L

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SUB

SR

C

Pr

Y

AUDIO IN
R L

VIDEO

IN

TO TVINT IN

CH3 CH4

1

3

2

P-SCAN

ON OFF

P-SCAN

ON OFF

Pb

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX
IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AM

L

R

WOOFER SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SUB

SR

C

Y

AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO
IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

1

3

Pr

2

IMPORTANT!

– If the picture is distorted, check the
Video Output setting. Make sure it is set
to ‘S-Video’, see page 29.

Using S-Video jack

1 Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to connect

the DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the
S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS)
on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD

system, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect TV IN (L/R) jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.

IMPORTANT!

– If your TV only has a single Antenna In
jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you
will need an RF modulator in order to
view the DVD playback on the TV. See
your electronics retailer or contact
Philips for details on RF modulator
availability and operations.

Using an accessory RF modulator

1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to

connect the DVD system’s CVBS jack to the
video input jack on the RF modulator.

2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect the RF modulator to your TV’s RF jack.

3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.

RF coaxial cable to TV

Back of RF Modulator
(example only)

Antenna or
Cable TV signal

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Connections

FM ANTENNA

AM

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SUB

SR

C

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

L

R

Pr

Pb

Y

1

2

➠

FM

antenna

AM

antenna

fix the claw

into the slot

1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the

AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf
or attach it to a stand or wall.

2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to
the wall.

For better FM stereo reception, connect an
external FM antenna (not supplied.)

AM

FM ANTENNA

Notes:
– Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal
reception.
– Position the antennas as far as possible from
your TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent
unwanted interference.

Step 4: Connecting FM/AM

antennas

Step 5: Connecting the power

cord

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX
IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AM

L

R

~ AC MAINS

~ AC MAINS

Pr

Pb

Y

AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

P-SCAN

ON OFF

After everything is connected
properly, plug in the AC power cord to
the power outlet.

Never make or change any connections with the
power switched on.

On the DVD system,

"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" may appear
on the display panel. Press ÉÅ on the front
panel to store all available radio stations or
press Ç to exit (see page 34 “Tuner
Operations”.)

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STOPPLAY•PAUSE SEATING

TREBLE

BASS

SOURCE

VOLUME

PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER

SURROUND

SEARCH

ISC CHANGER

SURR. LEFT SURR. RIGHT LEFT RIGHTCENTER SUBWOOFER

PLAY•PAUSE

AUTO INSTALL - PR

Power Outlet

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Connections (optional)

Connecting digital audio
equipment

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

TV
IN

AUDIO

AM

L

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SUB

SR

C

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

2

1

(for example)
CD Recorder

Viewing and listening to the playback

1 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the

TV as shown.

2 Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L)

jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or
cable/satellite box.

Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on
the remote to select “AUX” in order to activate
the input source.

Recording DVDs

Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot
record or dub protected discs using a VCR.

3 Connect the DVD system’s CVBS jack to the

VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

4 Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT (R/L)

jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.
This will allow you to make analog stereo (two
channel, right and left) recordings.

To view DVD playback while recording,
you must connect the DVD system to your TV
using the S-VIDEO (as shown above) or the
Component (Pr Pb Y) video connection.

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AM

L

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SUB-

WOOFERSURROUND CENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SUB

SR

C

Pr

Y

Pb

AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

2

4

3

1

P-SCAN

ON OFF

ANT IN

TO TV

Connecting a VCR or
Cable/Satellite Box

Listening to the playback

1 Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL IN jack

to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio
device.

Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on
the remote to select “DIG IN” in order to
activate the input source.

Recording (digital)

2 Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL OUT

jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital
recording device (DTS-Digital Theater System
compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for
example.)

Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL
OUTPUT according to the audio connection.
(See page 30 “Setting the digital output”.)

Notes:
– Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot
record the disc through a VCR or digital recording
device.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other
equipment for complete connection and usage
details.

VCR or
Cable/Satellite Box

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Functional Overview (illustrations on page 3)

Main unit and remote control

1 STANDBY ON

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns

on the system. (see page 39)

– *Switches to standby mode. (see page 39)

2 Disc trays 1~5

3 OPEN•CLOSE 0 (DISC1~5)

– Opens/Closes the individual disc tray.

4 iR SENSOR

– Point the remote control towards this sensor.

5 Speaker display panel

6 System display panel

7 TUNING

– Switches between frequency tuning and preset

tuning mode. (see pages 34-35)

8 PROG (PROGRAM)

– DISC: starts programming. (see pages 22-23)
– TUNER: starts *automatic/ manual preset

programming. (see page 35)

– CLOCK: selects 12- or 24-hour clock display.

(see page 18)

9 ÉÅ PLAY•PAUSE

– DISC: starts/pauses playback. (see page 23)
– TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or starts

preset radio station installation (only on the
main unit.) (see page 34)

Ç STOP

– Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback or *clears a program.

(see page 23, 25)

– TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.

(see page 35)

S SEARCH T (PREV/NEXT)

– DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a

track. (see page 23)

– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down or

selects a preset radio station. (see pages 34-35)
(On the remote, it can only tune the radio
frequency up/down.)

– CLOCK: sets the minutes and hours.

(see pages 18, 36)

0 SEATING (only available in Multi-channel

mode)

– Turns on/off the seating control diagram on the

TV. Use the VOLUME control on the main unit
or joystick on the remote to select the desired
seating position. (see page 20)

! SURROUND (SURR.)

– Selects multichannel surround, 3D sound or

stereo mode. (see page 38)

@ SOURCE

– Selects the relevant active mode : TV/AV, DISC,

TUNER or AUX/DI.

– DISC: toggles between DISC 1~5.
– TUNER: toggles between FM and AM band.
– AUX/DI: toggles between AUX and DIG IN

(Digital Input) mode.

# CLOCK•TIMER

– *Enter s clock or timer setting mode.

(see pages 18, 36)

– Shows clock display for a few seconds.

(see page 18)

$ VOLUME (VOL +-)

– Adjusts the volume level.

% BASS / TREBLE

– Selects bass or treble sound. Use the VOLUME

control to select the desired enhancement level.

(see page 38)

^ n

– Plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers

output will be cancelled.

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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Functional Overview

Control buttons available on the
remote only

& SYSTEM MENU (DVD mode only)

– Enter s or exits system setup menu.

(see pages 27-28)

* Joystick 1 2 3 4

– Selects movement direction in the menu.
– Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station.

(see page 35)

( OK

– Confirms a selection.

) DISC SKIP

– Selects next disc tray for playback.

(see page 23)

¡ REPEAT

– Selects var ious repeat modes. (see page 24)

™ VOICE (only available in Multi-channel

mode)

– Turns on/off clear voice sound effect.

(see page 38)

£ MUTE

– Mutes or restores the volume. (see page 38)

≤ DIM

– Selects different levels of brightness for display

panel. (see page 39)

∞ SLEEP

– Sets the sleep timer function. (see page 37)

§ SUB +-

– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. (see page 38)

≥ TV VOL +-

– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.)

(see page 39)

• REPEAT A-B

– Repeats a specific section on a disc. (see page

24)

ª ZOOM

– Enlar ges a picture on the TV screen.

º DISC MENU

– Enter s or exits disc contents menu.

(see page 23)

– For VCD version 2.0 only;

In stop mode, turns on/off playback control
(PBC) mode.
During playback, returns to main menu.

⁄ SOUND

– Selects a sound effect. (see page 38)

¤ Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– Enter s a track/title number of the disc.
– Enter s a number of a preset radio station.

‹ B

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode.

(see page 39)

– *Switches to standby mode. (see page 39)

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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Step 1: Inserting batteries into

the remote control

1

3

2

1 Open the battery compar tment.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following

the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control to operate
the system

1 Aim the remote control directly

at the remote sensor (iR) on the
front panel.

2 Select the source you wish to

control by pressing one of the
source select buttons on the
remote control (for example
TV/AV, TUNER.)

3 Then select the desired function

(for example ÉÅ, S, T).

CAUTION!

– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is not to 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.

Step 2: Setting the clock

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
24-hour mode ("12:00 AM" or "00:00" for
example).

CLOCK•TIMER

CLOCK•TIMER

13:38

SELECT CLOCK OR

CLOCK

SEARCH

01:38 PM

PROG

13:38

CLOCK•TIMER

2

3

5

4

6

1 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the DVD

system.

2 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER until

"SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER" appears.

3 Press T (if necessary) to change the display

to "CLOCK,", then press CLOCK•TIMER again
to confirm.

4 Press S / T to set the minutes and hours.

To increase the speed, hold down S or T.

➜ The changes in minutes will roll over to the

hours.

5 Press PROG to change between 12-hour and

24-hour clock mode.

6 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.

➜ The clock will star t working.

To view the clock time in any active
mode

● Press CLOCK•TIMER.
➜ The clock will display for a few seconds.

Notes:
– If the DVD system is disconnected from the
power supply, it will erase the clock setting.
– If you do not press any buttons within 90
seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode.

Getting Started

STANDBY-ON

iR SENSOR

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DISC 4

DISC 5

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

OPEN•CLOSE

123

456

789

0

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

SURR.

SOUND

VOL

OK

TV/AV

DISC/

MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

buttons on
front panel

DVD system’s
display panel

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Step 3: Setting the TV

IMPORTANT!

Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See pages 12-13
“Connecting TV”.)

1 Adjust SOURCE control until “DISC X”

appears on the display panel (or press
DISC/MEDIA on the remote.)

2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in

channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on the TV.

➜ Usually this channel is between the lowest

and highest channels and may be called FRONT,
A/V IN, or VIDEO. See your TV manual for more
details.

➜ 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, the TV remote control may have a button

or switch that chooses different video modes.

➜ Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are

using an RF modulator.

Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via
the remote control

TV/AV

DISC/

MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

456

123

1 2

,

1 Press DISC/MEDIA on the remote to enter

disc mode.

➜ Make sure no MP3 or picture (Kodak, JPEG)

disc is in disc tray 1.

➜ Wait until the system finishes reading the

discs before proceeding to next step.
If playback begins, press Ç to stop playback.

2 Press and hold DISC/MEDIA on the remote

until “PAL ” or “NTSC” appears on the display
panel.

➜ To change the setting, repeat step 2.

Selecting the color system that
corresponds to your TV

This DVD system is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD to play on
this DVD system, the color system of the DVD,
the TV and the DVD system should match.

1 In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM

MENU.

2 Select icon and press 4.
3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to ‘TV System’ and press 2.

Auto – Select this if the connected TV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL (multi­system.) The output format will be in
accordance with the video signal of the disc.

NTSC – Select this if the connected TV is
NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a
PAL disc (VCD only) and output to NTSC
format.

PAL – Select this if the connected TV is PAL
system. It will change the video signal of an
NTSC disc and output to PAL format.

4 Select an item and press OK.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

SETUP MENU

➠

Auto
NTSC
PAL

Set TV system

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen Saver

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

OK

2 3

,

4

1

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Step 4: Selecting speaker

layout

1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select icon and press 4.
3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to ‘Speaker Layout’ and press 2.

Personal

4 Select the layout that most closely resembles

your speakers’ arrangement, then press OK.

➜ The speaker output will adjust automatically

to suit the selected speaker layout settings based
on the seating position in the middle. To change
the seating position, see “Changing seating
control position.”

➜ If you choose ‘Personal,’ the speaker output

will follow the settings in the ‘Speakers‘ menu.
(See next page “Setting the speakers’
channels”.)

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Changing seating control position

Normally, the best sound spot and the ideal
setting position is in the middle of the room.
With this ‘SEATING’ feature, it allows you to
select the current seating position in the room
and the speaker setting will automatically be
adjusted for optimum performance.

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

VOL

789

0

SOUND

SURR.

3

1

2 4

,

1 Press SURR. (or SURROUND on the front

panel) repeatedly to select ‘Multi-channel’.

2 Press SEATING.

➜ The seating control diagram which

represents your current speaker layout appears
on the TV screen. To change the speaker layout,
see “Selecting speaker layout.”

3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote (or

VOLUME control on the front panel) to select

your current seating position.

➜ During playback, you can hear the changing

of sound effect when you change the seating
position.

➜ If you do not press any buttons within five

seconds, the seating control diagram will exit
from the TV and the system will execute the last
selected seating position.

4 If you want to remove the seating control

feature, press SEATING twice.

➜ “PERSONAL SETTING” appears and the

system will revert to the personal speaker
settings.

Speaker Layout Settings

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speaker Layout

Speakers

PCM Output

Off

Multi-channel

Off

Square

Personal settings ...

96 kHz

SETUP MENU

➠

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

OK

2 3

,

4

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Setting the speakers’ channels

You can adjust the delay times (center and
surround only) and volume level for individual
speakers. These adjustments let you optimize
the sound according to your surroundings and
setup. Speaker settings are only active on Multi­channel audio outputs.

1 Press SURR. (or SURROUND on the front

panel) repeatedly to select ‘Multi-channel’.

2 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Select icon and press 4.
4 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to ‘Speakers’ and press 2.

5 Press 3 4 to select (Front L&R, Center,

Surr L&R, Sub Woofer), then press 2 to enter

the speaker setting menu.

➜ The test tone will be automatically

generated.

6 Use 3 4 to adjust the settings for each

speaker to suit your surround sound needs.
These adjustments may include :

A Turning on or off the sound output.
B Delay time settings - use the longer delay

settings when the surround speakers are
closer to the listener than the front speakers.

C Adjusting the volume levels for one or both

speakers until the sound evens.

7 Press OK to confirm.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Step 5: Setting language

preference

You can select your preferred language settings
so that this DVD system will automatically
switch to the language for you whenever you
load a disc. If the language selected is not
available on the disc, the disc’s default setting
language will be used instead. Except the DVD
system’s Menu Language, it will remain once
selected.

1 In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM

MENU.

2 Select icon and press 4.
3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to ‘Menu Language’ and press 2.

4 Select a language and press OK.
5 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to one of the following and press 2.

–‘Audio Language’ (disc’s soundtrack)
–‘Subtitle’ (disc’s subtitles)
–‘Disc Menu’ (disc’s menu)

6 Select a language and press OK.
7 Repeat steps 5~6 for other settings.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

SETUP MENU

➠

Personal setting ...

Set Speaker Settings

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speaker Layout

Speakers

PCM Output

Front L & R

Center

Surr L & R

Sub Woofer

OK to exit

3 dB 6 dB

On 3 ms

A B C

Getting Started

English
Français

Parental Control

Password

Defaults

Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle

Disc Menu

English

English

English

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IMPORTANT!

– DVD discs and players are designed
with regional restrictions. Before playing
a disc, make sure the disc is for the same
zone as your player.
– Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or
restricted.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put
any objects other than discs on the disc
tray. Doing so may cause the disc player
to malfunction.

Playable discs

Your DVD home cinema system will
play:

– Digital Video Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Digital Video Discs + Rewritable(DVD+RW)
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on

CD-R(W).
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format.
– Maximum 30 characters display.
– Suppor ted sampling frequencies : 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

– Suppor ted Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps),

variable bit rates

SUPER VIDEO

Region Codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions
or for Region 1 in order to play on
this DVD system. You cannot play discs
that are labeled for other regions.

Note:
– If you are having trouble playing a certain disc,
remove the disc and try a different one.
Improperly formatted discs will not play on this
DVD system.

IMPORTANT!

If the inhibit icon (or X) appears on
the TV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at

the current time.

Playing discs

1 Adjust SOURCE control until “DISC X”

appears on the display panel (or press
DISC/MEDIA on the remote.)

2 Turn on the TV power and set to the correct

Video In channel. (See page 19 “Setting the
TV”.)

➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD

background screen on the TV.

3 Press one of the OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to

open the disc tray and load a disc, then press
the same button again to close the disc tray.

➜ Make sure the disc label is facing up. For

double-sided discs, load the side you want to
play face up.

4 Repeat steps 3 for loading a disc onto another

disc tray.

5 Playback will start automatically from the last

loaded disc.

➜ All the available discs will play once, then

stop.

➜ If a disc menu shows on the TV, see next

page on “Using the Disc Menu.”

➜ If the disc is locked by parental control, you

must enter your four-digit password (see page
32-33.)

● To obtain the best surround effects, see page 20

“Changing seating control position.”

Note:
– Only one tray can be opened at a time. If you
intend to open the second tray before closing the
first tray, the first tray will automatically close
before the second tray opens.

Disc Operations

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Turning on/off auto Eco standby mode

This is a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Eco standby mode if you
do not press any buttons within 30 minutes
after a disc has stopped playing.

AUTO ECO ON

1

2

STANDBY-ON

13:38

STOP

1 Press and hold STANDBY ON to switch the

system to standby mode.

➜ The clock appear s.

2 Press and hold Ç until “AUTO ECO ON”

appears.

➜ To turn off the setting, repeat step 2 until

“AUTO ECO OFF” appears.

Using the Disc Menu

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on
the TV screen once you load in the disc.

To select a playback feature or item

● Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) or numeric

keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press ÉÅ
or OK to start playback.

To access or remove the menu

● Press DISC MENU on the remote.

For VCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)

● In stop mode, press DISC MENU to toggle

between ‘PBC ON’ and ‘PBC OFF’, then the
playback will start automatically.

➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu (if

available) will appear on the TV. Use the Joystick
(1 2 34) to highlight your selection and press
OK to confirm or use the numeric keypad (0-9)
to select a play option.

● During playback, pressing DISC MENU will

return to the menu screen (if PBC is on).

Basic playback controls

Pausing playback

● Press ÉÅ.
➜ To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ

again.

Selecting another track/chapter

● Press S / T or use the numeric

keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number.

Searching backward/forward

● Press and hold S / T, then press ÉÅ to

resume normal playback.

➜ While searching, pressing and holding

S / T again will increase the search
speed.

Selecting next disc

● Press DISC SKIP.
➜ The selected disc will play once, then stop.

Stopping playback

● Press Ç.

Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD)

● In stop mode and when the disc has not been

ejected, press ÉÅ.

To cancel the resume mode

● In stop mode, press Ç again.

Notes:
– Opening the current disc tray or selecting
another disc tray will cancel the resume feature.
– Resume option may not be available on some
discs.

Replacing discs without interrupting
playback

● Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 buttons of the

inactive disc trays.
For example, if currently disc tray 1 is playing,
you can replace the discs on disc trays 2~5.

Disc Operations

buttons on
front panel

DVD system’s
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Selecting various repeat
functions

Repeat play mode

● While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select :

REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD)
– to repeat playback of the current chapter.

REPEAT ALBUM (MP3)
– to repeat playback of the current album.

REPEAT TRACK/TITLE

– to repeat playback of the current track/title.

REPEAT DISC (CD/VCD/SVCD)
– to repeat playback of the current disc or the
programmed tracks (if the program mode is
active.)

REPEAT ALL (CD/VCD/SVCD)
– to repeat playback of all available discs or the
programmed tracks.

REPEAT OFF

– to cancel the repeat mode.

Notes:
– Repeat play might not work correctly with some
DVDs.
– For VCD, if the PBC mode is switched on, repeat
play is not possible.

Repeating a section within a chapter/
track

1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the

starting point.

2 Press REPEAT A-B again at the point to end

the section.

➜ The section A and B can be set only within

the same chapter/track.

➜ The section will now repeat continuously.

3 Press REPEAT A-B again to resume normal

playback.

Program favorite tracks (audio
CDs and VCDs)

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.

TV/AV

DISC/

MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

VOICE MUTE

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

A-B

VOL

456

123

789

0

SURR.

SOUND

OK

1

6

3

8

2 9

,

4

5

4 5

,

1 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly to select a disc

tray containing audio CD or VCD.

➜ Wait until the system finishes reading the

discs before proceeding to next step.

2 When the playback begins, press Ç to stop

playback.

3 Press PROGRAM to enter program mode.

➜ "PROGRAM FULL" will appear if you have

programmed 99 tracks.

TOTAL XX

“XX” = number of programmed tracks

Disc Operations

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4 Press S, then use the numeric keypad

(0-9) to enter the disc number.

➜ "DISC X" appears.

5 Press T, then use the numeric keypad

(0-9) to enter the track number.

➜ "TRACK X" appear s.

6 Press OK to store the track.
7 Repeat steps 4~6 to select other discs and

tracks.

8 Press ÉÅ to start program playback.

➜ Only the tracks progr ammed from audio

CDs and VCDs will play.

9 Press Ç to stop playback or exit program

mode.

Notes:
– Pressing OPEN•CLOSE button of the
programmed disc tray will erase the programme.
– If you do not press any buttons within 20
seconds, the system will exit programming mode.

Clearing the program

● Stop playback, then press and hold Ç.

➜ PROG disappears from the display panel and

"PROGRAM CLEARED" appears.

Note:
– If the DVD system is disconnected from the
power supply, the program will be erased.

Using the menu bar to program

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See page 19
“Setting the TV”.)

Disc Operations

1 Stop playback, then press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of

the TV screen.

2 Use the joystick (1 2) to select and press 4

to enter the program menu.

3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) to move within the

program menu and use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to enter the disc and track number to be

programmed.

4 Press ÉÅ to start program playback.

➜ Only the tracks programmed from audio

CDs and VCDs will play.

● During playback, press PROG on the front

panel to toggle between program on and off.

To clear the program

● Stop playback, then press and hold Ç.

DISC MENU

SYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

OK

1

4

2 3

,

PROGRAM DISC TRACK

1

2
3
4
5
6

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Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak,
JPEG)

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See page 19

“Setting the TV”.)

1 Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc.

➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30

seconds due to the complexity of the directory/
file configuration.

2 Playback will start automatically.

➜ With picture discs, 9 thumbnail pictures will

appear on the TV. Press ÉÅ to star t the
slide-show playback.

➜ With MP3 discs, a list of albums/titles menu

will appear on the TV.

(example for MP3 disc menu)

Root

BIG HITS

FAT POP HI

HOT RELEA

M. TV MUSIC

NOW THAT

...

"Title Name 1"

"Title Name 2"

"Title Name 3"

"Title Name 4"

"Title Name 5"

15

14

16

17

18

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

Title : Title Name 1
Artist : Unknown

(example for 9 thumbnail pictures display)

ABC

DE F

GHI

During playback, you can;

● Press S / T to select another title/picture

in the current folder.

● Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

rotate/flip the picture files.

● Press ÉÅ to pause/resume playback.

3 To stop playback, press Ç.

In stop mode, you can;

● Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

move within the menu and press OK to select
the desired file to play.

● In picture menu, you can use the joystick

(1 2 3 4) to select S or T in the menu
to view the previous/next page (if available).

Notes:
– Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio
MP3 (DAM), only digital audio music will play.
– It is normal to experience an occasional “skip”
while listening to your MP3 discs.
– Some files on Kodak or JPEG discs may be
distorted during playback due to the configuration
and characteristics of the disc.

Program MP3 disc

PROGRAM

PROGRAM P 00 : 0000

1 Stop playback, then press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of

the TV screen.

2 Use the joystick (1 2) to select and press 4

to enter the program menu.

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) or joystick

(1 2 3 4) to select the title number and press
OK.

4 Repeat step 3 to select title number.
5 Press Ç to stop the programming.

➜ A list of programmed tr acks appears.

6 Press ÉÅ to start program playback.

● During playback, press PROG on the front

panel to toggle between program on and off.

To clear the program

● Stop playback, then press and hold Ç.

Note:
– Repeat function is not possible during MP3
program playback.

Disc Operations

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

OK

1

6

2 3

,

5

3

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SUBTITLE

Select a subtitle language available on the DVD.

AUDIO

DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available
on the DVD.
VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL,
RIGHT VOCAL, MONO LEFT,
MONO RIGHT or STEREO.

SLOW MOTION

Select a slow playback speed. The volume will be
muted. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ.
DVD : SF x2, SF x4, SF x8, SR x2, SR x4, SR x8.
VCD : SF x1, SF x2, SF x3.

(SF=Slow Forward, SR=Slow Rerverse)

FAST REVERSE

DVD : FR x2, FR x4, FR x6, FR x8.
VCD/MP3 : FR x1, FR x2, FR x3, FR x4.

FAST FORWARD

DVD : FF x2, FF x4, FF x6, FF x8
VCD/MP3 : FF x1, FF x2, FF x3, FF x4.

Select a search speed (backward/forward). The volume
will be muted. To resume normal playback,
press ÉÅ.

STATUS

Allows viewing of the current status of the disc

.

The information will vary depending on the disc
format.

Available on DVD only
TITLE SEARCH (TITLE XX:YY")
Select a Title for playback to begin.

CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XX:YY)
Select a Chapter for playback to begin.

"XX" - current title/chapter number.
"YY" - total number of title/chapter.
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to change the
"XX" number, then press OK.

TIME SEARCH (TIME __:__:__)
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the

time (hours, minutes and seconds) at which you want
playback to begin.

ZOOM

Select an enlarge picture ratio : x1.5, x2.0, x3.0,
then press OK to confirm. Use the joystick to
move within the enlarged picture on the TV.
To resume normal playback, select 'ZOOM OFF'
from the menu.

ANGLE (for DVD only)
Select to view the same scene from different angles
if the DVD is recorded with multiple angles.

STEP FORWARD

Select to advance the still picture one frame
forward. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ.

PBC ON/OFF (for VCD 2.0 with PBC feature)
Select between PBC On and Off.
'PBC OFF' - the playback will start automatically.

PROGRAM

Stop playback, then select this to enter the program
menu (see page 25 "Using the menu bar to program".)

'PBC ON' - the disc menu (if available) will appear
on the TV. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to
enter your choice.

DVD Menu Options

Using the menu bar

You can continue a number of operations
directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV
screen without interrupting the disc playback.

The exception is when you enter (SETUP
MENU), after which the playback will pause.

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

OK

1

3

2

1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of

the TV screen.

2 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

➜ Press 1 2 to move through the menu bar.
➜ Press 4 to enter the selection. If there are

multiple choices available, press 4 repeatedly to
select.

3 Press OK to confirm the selection.

➜ Playback will resume or begin automatically.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

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.
– Changing the Subtitle Language and
Audio Language from the menu bar will
only apply to the current disc, it will not
change the default preset.

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Using the Setup Menu

This DVD setup is carried out via the TV,
enabling you to customize the DVD system to
suit your particular requirements.

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

OK

1

4

2 3

,

1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ Playback will pause.

2 Select icon and press 4 to enter the

setup menu. Then press 3 4 to select one of
the setup menu options and press 2 to
enter the menu.

SETUP MENU

Picture Setup

Sound Setup

Language Setup

Feature Setup

3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

4 Press OK to confirm your selection.

➜ Playback will resume or begin automatically.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

NOTE:
Some of the features in the Setup Menu
are described in “Getting Started.”

Setting the TV shape

The format you select must be available on the
disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Shape will not
affect the picture during playback.

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and
select :

> TV Shape

4:3 panscan
4:3 letterbox
16:9

Set TV shape mode

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen saver

4:3 panscan

Select this if you have a
conventional TV and your
DVD is not formatted for
wide screen viewing. A wide picture will display
on the whole TV screen with a por tion
automatically cut off.

4:3 letterbox

Select this if you have a
conventional TV and your
DVD is formatted for wide
screen viewing. Black bars
appear on the upper and lower portions of the
TV screen.

16:9

Select this if you have a
wide screen TV (you must
also set your wide screen
TV to “full size”.)

DVD Menu Options

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Setting the video output

Set the Video Output according to your video
connection.

Stop playback, then follow the steps of “Using
the Setup Menu” and select :

> Video Output

S-Video
Scart / Pr Pb Y

Set Video Output

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen saver

S-Video

Select this if you have connected the DVD
system to your TV using the S-Video jack.

Scart / Pr Pb Y

Select this if you have connected the DVD
system to your TV using component video jacks.
(SCART - this feature is not available for this
model.)

Note:
– You do not need to adjust the video output
setting if you are using CVBS jack (yellow) to
connect the DVD system to your TV.

Screen Saver - turning on/off

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and
select :

> Screen saver

Off
On

Screen Saver On or Off

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen Saver

Off

Select this to disable the screen saver function.

On

Select this if you wish to dim the TV screen
when disc playback is stopped or paused for
more than five minutes. This will prevent your
display device from becoming damaged.

Setting the analog output

Set Analog Output to match your DVD home
cinema system’s playback capability. This
function can also be accessed via the SURR.
button on the remote control (or SURROUND
on the front panel.)

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu”
and select :

> Analog Output

Stereo
3D Sound
Multi-channel

Set Analog Output

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Stereo

Select this to change channel output to stereo
which delivers sound from only the two front
speakers and subwoofer.

3D Sound

Select this to change channel output to 3D
sound which delivers surround sound from only
the two front speakers and subwoofer.

Multi-channel

Select this to enable Multi-channel output.

DVD Menu Options

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Setting the digital output

Set Digital Output according to your optional
audio equipment connections.

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and
select :

> Digital Output

Off
All
PCM only

Set Digital Output

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Off

Select this to deactivate the digital output.

All

Select this if you have connected the digital
output to an optional piece of audio equipment
that has a multichannel decoder.

PCM only

Select this if the optional audio equipment is not
capable of decoding multichannel audio. After
that, proceed to “Setting the PCM output.”

DVD Menu Options

Setting the PCM output

Set your PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) output
only after you have set the system’s Digital
Output to ‘PCM only.’ (See “Setting the digital
output”.)

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and
select :

> PCM Output

48 kHz
96 kHz

Set PCM output to 48K or 96K

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

48 kHz

Select this if the optional audio equipment is
incapable of processing 96 kHz digital signal
input. The signal will then be converted to a
standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz.

96 kHz

Select this if the optional audio equipment is
capable of processing digital signal input with
sampling rates of 96 kHz. However, if the sound
output is distorted or there is no sound, select
‘48 kHz’ instead.

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Night mode - turning on/off

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and
select :

> Night Mode

Off
On

Set Night mode

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Off

Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic range.

On

Select this to level out the volume. High volume
outputs will be softened and low volume
outputs are brought upward to an audible level.
This feature is only available for movies with
Dolby Digital mode.

Restoring to original settings

Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and
select :

> Defaults

Reset

Load factory settings

Parental Control

Password

Defaults

Menu Language

Reset

Pressing 2 on the remote will restore all the
items in the setup menu to the original factory
setting except for your Parental Control
password.

DVD Menu Options

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Restricting playback by Parental
Control

(only available in region 1 players)

Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned
to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the
disc. This feature lets you set a playback
limitation level. 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 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select icon and press 4.
3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to ‘Parental Control’ and press 2.

4 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

‘1234’ (default password) when you are asked to
enter the four-digit password. You will have to
enter the same code, exactly, twice.

➜ To change the password, see page 33

“Changing the password.”

5 Select a rating level and press OK.

➜ DVDs that are rated above the level you

selected will not play unless you enter your four­digit password and choose a higher level rating.
To disable Parental Controls and have all discs
play, choose ‘NO PARENTAL.’

Set Parental control

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

6 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the

menu.

Rating explanations

NO PARENTAL – It will play all discs.

8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed

only by adults due to graphic sexual
material, violence, or language.

7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not

recommended viewing for children
under age 17.

6 PG-R – Parental Guidance - Restricted;

recommended that parents restrict
children under 17 from viewing or allow
to view only when supervised by a
parent or adult guardian.

4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children under

age 13.

3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested.
1 G – General Audience; recommended as

acceptable for viewers of all ages.

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

TV/AV

DISC/

MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

VOL

OK

456

123

789

0

SURR.

SOUND

1 6

,

5

2 3

,

4

SETUP MENU

➠

__ __ __ __
Enter code

Set Parental control

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

DVD Menu Options

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Changing the password

You can change the four-digit password used for
Parental Control. The default password is ‘1234.’

1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select icon and press 4.
3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Move to and press 2.
Move to ‘Password’ and press 2.

__ __ __ __
Enter code

Please enter old password

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

TV/AV

DISC/

MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

VOL

OK

456

123

789

0

SURR.

SOUND

1 7

,

2 3

,

6

4 5

,

,

SETUP MENU

➠

Change

Change password

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

DVD Menu Options

4 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your

original four-digit password at “Enter code.”

➜ If you are asked to enter the code for the

first time, key in ‘1234.’

➜ If you forget your password, press Ç four

times to restore to the default password

(1234.)

5 Enter your new four-digit password.

__ __ __ __
Enter code

Please enter new password

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

6 Enter the same new four-digit password again.

__ __ __ __
Enter code

Please reenter new password

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

7 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the

menu.

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IMPORTANT!
– Make sure the FM and AM antennas
are connected.
– The TUNING button on the front
panel is used to toggle between
frequency tuning and preset tuning.
When in preset tuning, “PRESET” appears
on the display panel and S / T
buttons on the front panel are used for
preset number selection. Otherwise,
pressing S / Twill change the radio
frequency.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER on the remote (or adjust

SOURCE control on front panel) to select

“FM TUNER” or “AM TUNER.”

2 Press and hold S / T on the remote until

the frequency indication starts to change , then
release.

➜ The next radio station will tune automatically.
➜ lights up for FM stereo reception.

3 To tune a weak station, press S / T briefly

and repeatedly until an optimal reception is
found.

● If you use S / T on the front panel for

frequency tuning, make sure the system is in
frequency tuning mode. If not, press TUNING.

➜ PRESET will disappear from the display panel.

Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in
the memory, starting from FM and followed by
AM bands.

Notes:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug
and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" appear s.

Using the Plug and Play

Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.

DVD VIDEO D

STOPPLAY•PAUSE SEATING

SOURCE

PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER

SURROUND

SEARCH

C CHANGER

SURR. LEFT SURR. RIGHT LEFT RIGHTCENTER SUBWOOFER

PLAY• PAUSE

AUTO INSTALL - PR

1 Connect the system to the power supply,

"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" appears.

OR

In Eco Power standby/standby mode,
press and hold ÉÅ on the front panel until
"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" appears.

2 Press ÉÅ on the front panel to start

installation.

➜ "INSTALL TUNER" appears.
➜ All previously stored radio stations will be

replaced.

➜ Once completed, the last tuned radio station

will play.

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Automatic presetting

You can start the automatic presetting from a
selected preset number.

1

2

TV/AV

DISC/

MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

DIM SLEEP SUBW TV VOL

VOICE MUTE

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

A-B

VOL

OK

SOUND

SURR.

456

123

789

0

3

1 Press TUNER on the remote (or adjust

SOURCE control on front panel) to select

“FM TUNER” or “AM TUNER.”

2 Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9)

to select a preset number to begin.

● If you use S / T on the front panel for

preset tuning, make sure the system is in preset
tuning mode. If not, press TUNING.

➜ PRESET will appear on the display panel.

3 Press and hold PROGRAM (or PROG on the

front panel) until "AUTO" appears.

➜ If a radio station is stored in one of the

presets, the same radio station will not store
under another preset number.

➜ If no preset number is selected, automatic

preset will begin from preset (1) and all your
former presets will be overridden.

Tuner Operations

Manual presetting

You can choose to store only your favorite radio
stations.

1 In tuner mode, press PROGRAM (or PROG

on the front panel.)

2 Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9)

to select a preset number.

3 Press S / T on the remote to select a

radio station.

4 Press PROGRAM again to store.

Selecting a preset radio station

● Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9)

to select a preset number.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and

waveband will appear.

Deleting a preset radio station

● Press and hold Ç until “PRESET DELETED”

appears.

➜ The current preset radio station will be

deleted and the next available preset radio
station will take its place.

➜ All other preset radio stations with higher

numbers will decrease by one.

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Setting the timer

The system can switch on to DISC or TUNER
mode automatically at a preset time, serving as
an alarm to wake you up.

IMPORTANT!

– Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
– The volume of the timer will increase
gradually to the last tuned volume level.
If the last tuned volume level is too low,
the set will then increase to a
predetermined minimum audible level.

SEARCH

SOURCE

CLOCK•TIMER

CLOCK•TIMER

TU 12:00 AM

CD 12:00 AM

SELECT CLOCK OR

CLOCK•TIMER

TIMER

2

3

5

4

6

1 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the DVD

system.

2 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER until

"SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER" appears.

3 Press T (if necessary) to change the display

to "TIMER", then press CLOCK•TIMER again
to confirm.

4 Adjust SOURCE (or press DISC/MEDIA or

TUNER on the remote) to select the wake up

source (DISC or TUNER.)

5 Press S / T to set the wake up time

(minutes and hours.)
To increase the speed, hold down S or T.

➜ The changes in minutes will roll over to the

hours.

6 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.

➜ Once the timer is set, it will always switch on

unless you deactivate it.

➜ icon will remain on the display panel. It

indicates the timer is activated.

● At the preset time, the selected sound

source will play for 30 minutes before it
switches to Eco Power standby mode (if

no button is being pressed within the time
frame.)

➜ DISC – the first tr ack of the last selected disc

will be played. If the last selected disc tray is
empty, it will switch to the next available disc. If
all the disc trays are not available, it will switch
to Tuner mode.

➜ TUNER – the last tuned radio station will be

played.

Activating/Deactivating the timer

1 Repeat steps 1~3 of “Setting the timer.”
2 Press Ç to turn off the timer.

➜ icon will disappear from the display panel

and "TIMER OFF" appears.

OR

Press CLOCK•TIMER to turn on the timer to
the last setting.

➜ The timer information will display for a few

seconds, then the system resumes its last active
source or stays in standby mode.

Note:
– The system will exit timer setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.

Timer Operations

buttons on
front panel

DVD system’s
display panel

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Setting the Sleep timer

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

● Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until it

reaches the desired preset turn-off time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

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

➜ SLEEP will show on the display panel, except

if "OFF" is selected.

➜ Before the system switches to Eco Power

standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is
displayed.

"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™

"SLEEP 1" ™ "SLEEP"

To check or change the setting

● Press SLEEP once to show the remaining time

before switching off. If you continue pressing
the SLEEP button, the next Sleep Timer option
will appear on the display panel.

To cancel the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears or

press the STANDBY ON button.

Timer Operations

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Sound Control

IMPORTANT!

For proper surround sound, make sure
the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 11.)

Selecting surround sound

● Press SURROUND (SURR.) to select :

MULTI-channel, 3D SOUND or STEREO.

➜ The availability of the various surround sound

modes depends on the number of speakers used
and the sound available on the disc.

➜ The center and surround speakers operate

only when the DVD home cinema system is set
to Multi-channel mode.

➜ The available output modes for Multi-channel

include: Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater
Systems) Surround, Dolby Surround and Dolby
Pro Logic.

➜ Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce

some surround channel effects when played in a
surround mode. However, monaural (single
channel sound) sources will not produce any
sound from the surround speakers.

Note:
– You are not able to select the surround sound
mode if the system menu/menu bar is turned on.

Turning on/off clear voice effect

You can enhance the center and surround sound
outputs by activating the clear voice sound
feature if you have selected Multi-channel as the
surround mode.

● Press VO ICE on the remote to select “CLEAR

VOICE ON.”

➜ To turn off the setting, press VOICE again to

select “CLEAR VOICE OFF.”

Changing subwoofer volume level

● Press SUB +/- on the remote to adjust

subwoofer volume level (-6dB to +6dB.)

Adjusting Bass/Treble level

The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone)
features enable you to define the sound­processor settings.

1 Press BASS or TREBLE.

➜ The level indicator appears.

2 Within five seconds, use the VOLUME control

to adjust the Bass or Treble level (-3 to +3.)

➜ If the volume control is not used within five

seconds, it will resume its normal volume
control function.

Selecting digital sound effects

Select a preset digital sound effects that matches
your disc’s content or that optimizes the sound
of the musical style you are playing.

● Press SOUND on the remote.

When playing movie discs or while in TV/AV
mode, you can select :

CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.

When playing music discs or while in TUNER or
AUX/DI mode, you can select : ROCK,

DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ.

Volume control

● Adjust VOLUME control (or press

VOL +/-on the remote) to increase or

decrease the volume level.

➜ "VOL MIN" is the minimum volume level and

“VOL MAX” is the maximum volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket

at the front of the DVD system.

➜ The speakers will be muted.

To turn off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and

"MUTE" appears.

➜ To restore the volume, press MUTE again or

increase the volume level.

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Switching on/off

Switching to active mode

● Adjust the SOURCE control to select :

DISC 1....DISC 5 ™ FM TUNER ™

AM TUNER ™ TV/AV ™ AUX ™ DIG IN ™

DISC 1....

OR

Press DISC/MEDIA, TUNER, TV/AV or
AUX/DI on the remote.

Switching to Eco Power standby mode

● Press STANDBY ON (B).

➜ ECO POWER button lights up.
➜ The display screen will go blank.

Switching to standby mode (view
clock)

● Press and hold STANDBY ON (B).

➜ The clock appear s.
➜ While in standby mode, pressing

CLOCK•TIMER button will switch the system to
Eco Power standby mode.

Dimming system’s display screen

● Press DIM to select desired brightness :

MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3 or NORMAL.

Note:
– Pressing DIM button in standby mode will toggle
between half and full brightness.

Recording to an external device

1 Connect the external recording device to

LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT.
(See page 15 “Connections-optional“.)

2 Select the source to record from your DVD

system (DISC, TUNER, TV/AV or AUX/DI) and
start playback (if necessar y.)

➜ You can only record from DISC if using

DIGITAL OUT to connect the external
recording device.

3 Start recording on the external recording

device.

Notes:
– All the sound control features are available for
selection.
– Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected
equipment for details.

Using the remote to operate
your television

4

2

TV/AV

DISC/
MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

DIM SLEEP SUBW TV VOL

VOICE MUTE

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

A-B

VOL

OK

SOUND

SURR.

456

123

789

0

1

3

1 Press TV/AV.
2 Press S / T or use the numeric

keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.

3 Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume

level.

4 Press B to turn off your TV.

Other Functions

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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 remedy a problem by following these hints, please call 1-800-531-0039
for help.

Troubleshooting

No power.

No picture.

Distorted or poor picture.

Completely distorted picture or black/white
picture.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display.

No sound or distorted sound.

The DVD system does not work.

– Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD

system to turn on the power.

– Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel

selection. Change the TV channel until you see the
DVD screen. (see page 19)

– Press DISC on the remote.
– Switch the P-SCAN at the back panel to “OFF”

position if you are not using a Progressive Scan TV.

– Check the video connection. If both S-Video and

Component (Pr Pb Y) Video connections are used to
connect to your TV, the video signal will go to S-Video
automatically every time when you power up the DVD
system. To change the setting, refer to ‘Video Output’.

(see page 29)

– Sometimes a small amount of picture distor tion may

appear. This is not a malfunction.

– Clean the disc. (see page 10)

– TVs have a color system standard. If the disc’s or DVD

system’s color system is different than your TV’s color
system, the picture may be distorted or colorless. Set
to the correct ‘TV System’ setting. (see page 19)

– The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
– Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change

the aspect ratio.

– Adjust the volume.
– Replace the speaker cables.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.

(see pages 11, 21)

– Disconnect the headphones.

– Press PLAY to resume normal play mode if necessary.
– Press the correct source button on the remote (TV/AV

or AUX, for example) to choose the equipment that
you want to hear through the DVD system.

(see pages 12, 13, 15)

– Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for

a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to
operate again as usual.

Problem

Solution

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The DVD player does not start playback.

Cannot activate some features, such as Angles,
Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.

There is no sound from the center and
surround speakers.

Radio reception is poor.

The remote control does not function
properly.

The timer is not working.

The display panel is dark.

Low hum or buzz sound.

– Inser t a readable disc with the playback side facing

down. (see page 22)

– Check the disc type, color system and region code.

(see page 22)

– Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
– Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup menu

screen.

– Change the rating level. (see page 32)
– Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the

disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour.

– The features may not be available on the DVD.
– Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is

prohibited on the DVD.

– Make sure the center and surround speaker s are

connected correctly. (see page 11)

– Press SURROUND button to select a correct surround

sound setting. (see page 38)

– Make sure the source you are playing is recorded or

broadcast in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.)

– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect

an external antenna for better reception.

– Increase the distance between the system and your TV

or VCR.

– Tune in to the correct frequency.
– Place the antenna far ther away from any equipment

that may be causing the noise.

– Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for example)

before pressing the function button (ÉÅ, S ,
T.)

– Reduce the distance between the remote control and

the system.

– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.
– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

– Set the clock correctly. (see page 18)

– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the timer.

(see page 36)

– Press DIM again. (see page 39)

– Place the DVD system as far away as possible from

electrical devices that may be causing interference.

Problem

Solution

Troubleshooting

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AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power 500 W Total power

- Stereo mode (DIN) 85 W + 85 W RMS /
2 x 60 W FTC

1

- Surround mode (1 kHz) 85 W RMS/channel

Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity

- AUX In 880 mV

- TV In 350 mV

Output Sensitivity

- Headphone 32 Ω – 1000 Ω

- Line Out 600 mV

- Digital In acc IEC 60958 & IEC 61937

1 4ohm, 120 Hz~12.5 kHz, 10% THD

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 3162 mV/m
Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB

AM 28 dB

IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB

AM 24 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM 60 dB

AM 40 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

DISC SECTION

Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
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 Ω
S-Video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio DAC 24 Bits / 96 kHz
Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)

Digital Output/Input SPDIF (Sony Philips digital

interface) Coaxial

- PCM IEC 60958

- Dolby Digital/DTS IEC 60958, IEC 61937

MAIN UNIT

Power Supply Rating 120 V / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 150 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 mm x 100 mm x 360 mm

17.13 x 3.94 x 14.17 (inch)

Weight 7.15 kg / 15.73 pounds

SPEAKERS

Front speakers / Rear (surround) speaker
System 2-way satellite
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 3” woofer, 1” piezo tweeter
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 94 mm x 155 mm x 88 mm

3.70 x 6.10 x 3.46 (inch)

Weight 0.65 kg/each

1.43 pounds/each

CENTER SPEAKER

System 5 multi directional driver
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 4 x 2” woofer, 1 3/4” tweeter
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 mm x 63.5 mm x 72 mm

17.13 x 25 x 2.83 (inch)

Weight 1.32 kg / 2.90 pounds

SUBWOOFER

Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 6 1/2” woofer
Frequency response 30 Hz – 120 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 195 mm x 433 mm x 391 mm

7.68 x 17.05 x 15.39 (inch)

Weight 5.72 kg / 12.58 pounds

Specifications subject to change without prior
notice

Specifications

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Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has
specific numerical values. These jacks send audio
through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal
sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical
ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide­screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD
System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo,
etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given
length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or
kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the
higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording speed,
the better the sound quality. However, higher bit r ates
use more space on a Disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter
number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Clear voice: It enables the digital sound processor to
extract the voice dynamics in movie dialog on all 5
surround channels without compromizing on the
location accuracy and the width of the surround
sound.
Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back
of the DVD System that send high-quality video to a
TV that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B , Y/Pb/Pr,
etc.).
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing
selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc
recorded on a DVD.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available when you
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jacks. These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as
analog does.

Dolby Digital: A sur round sound system developed

by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of
digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right
and center).

DTS: Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround

sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The
formats were developed by different companies.
JPEG: A still-picture data compression system
proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group,
which features small decrease in image quality in spite
of its high compression ratio.
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression
system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using
MP3 format. one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about
10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

Multichannel: DVD is specified to have each sound
track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to
a structure of sound tracks having three or more
channels.
Parental control: A function of the DVD to limit
playback of the disc by the age of the users according
to the limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than
the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for
converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later
processing, with no data compression used in
conversion.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC , you can enjoy
interactive-type software as well as software having a
search function.
Plug and Play: After power up, the system will
prompt the user to proceed with the automatic
installation of radio stations by simply pressing the
PLAY button on the main unit.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines
of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system
can convert the interlaced video from DVD into
progressive format for connection to a progressive
display. It dramatically increases the ver tical resolution.
A progressive-scan TV is needed to receive progressive
scan output from the player.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be
played back only in the region designated beforehand.
This unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the region code of your unit
by looking on the product label. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or ALL
regions).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the color. You
can use S-Video only if your TV has S- video In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of sampling data
when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling
frequency numerically represents how many time the
original analog signal is sampled per second.
Seating control: It gives the user a perfect sound
and movie experience anywhere in the room, providing
maximum flexibility and real total immersion because
the user can choose their preferred seat.
Surround: A system for creating realistic three­dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging
multiple speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD
System that sends video to a TV.

Glossary

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One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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).

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.

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 # __________________________________

EL4965E007 / 8-02

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]

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