Philips MX5700D User Manual

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

MX

5700D

MX

5700D

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Important notes for users in the
U.K.

Mains plug

This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp,

A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse
is used, the fuse at the distribution board
should not be greater than 5 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L).

¶ As these colour s may not correspond with the

colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Copyright in the U.K.

Recording and playback of material may
require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

Italia

DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MX5700D, Philips
risponde alle prescrizioni dell’ar t. 2 comma 1 del
D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.

Fatto a Eindhoven

Philips Consumer Electronics

Philips, Glaslaan 2

5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Norge

Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.

Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er
derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge
apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk
støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller
fuktighet.

CAUTION

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

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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undgå utsættelse for stråling.

Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært
indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra
nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor
tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket
sidder i stikkontakten.

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Klass 1 laseraparat
Varning! Om apparaten används på annat
sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats,
kan användaren utsättas för osynlig
laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för
laserklass 1.

Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt
kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från
nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför
ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen
sitter i vägguttaget.

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tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
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näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.

Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei
saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.

Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti
sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko­osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina
silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.

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Index

English ----------------------------------------- 6

Français-------------------------------------- 46

Español -------------------------------------- 86

Deutsch ------------------------------------------- 126

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Nederlands -------------------------------------- 166

Italiano -------------------------------------------- 206

Nederlands

Italiano

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Contents

English

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 8

Care and safety information .............................. 8

Connections

Step 1: Set up the surround speakers .............. 9

Step 2: Set up the front speakers with the

subwoofer stands ................................................. 9

Step 3: Connecting speakers and

twin subwoofer ................................................... 10

Step 4: Placing the speakers and subwoofer

stands .................................................................... 11

Step 5: Connecting FM/MW antennas ........... 11

Step 6: Connecting TV ....................................... 12

Using Scart jacks ........................................... 12

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

Using S-Video jack ........................................ 12

Step 7: Connecting the power cord............... 13

Connections (optional)

Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box .... 14

Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 14

Using the VCR for recording DVDs ......... 14

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 colour 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

Turning 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

Programme favourite tracks

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

Clearing the programme............................. 25

Using the menu bar to programme ............... 25

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

Programme MP3 disc ........................................ 26

Media Slot Operations

About media slot ................................................ 27

Playing JPEG pictures from memory card..... 27

DVD Menu Options

Using the menu bar ........................................... 28

Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 29

Setting the TV shape .................................... 29

Setting the video output ............................. 30

Screen saver - turning on/off...................... 30

Setting the analogue output ....................... 30

Setting the digital output ............................ 31

Setting the PCM output .............................. 31

Night mode- turning on/off ........................ 32

Restoring the original settings ................... 32

Restricting playback by parental control . 33

Changing the password ............................... 34

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 35

Presetting radio stations ................................... 35

Using the Plug and Play ............................... 35

Automatic presetting ................................... 36

Manual presetting ......................................... 36

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 36

Deleting a preset radio station .................. 36

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Timer Operations

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

Activating/Deactivating the timer ............. 37

Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 38

Sound and Volume Controls

Sound Control .................................................... 39

Selecting surround sound ........................... 39

Turning on/off clear voice effect ................ 39

Changing subwoofer volume level ............ 39

Adjusting Bass/Treble level ......................... 39

Selecting digital sound effects .................... 39

Volume Control .................................................. 39

Other Functions

Switching on/off .................................................. 40

Switching to active mode ............................ 40

Switching to Eco Power standby mode ... 40

Switching to standby mode (view clock). 40

Dimming system’s display screen .................... 40

Recording to an external device ..................... 40

Using the remote to operate your

television .............................................................. 40

Specifications .................................. 41

Contents

English

Troubleshooting ..............................42–43

Glossary ........................................ 44–45

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General Information

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

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Supplied accessories

Surround/centre
speaker cable

Front speaker and
Subwoofer cables

Scart cable (black)

FM wire antenna

MW loop antenna

Remote control and
two batteries

AC power cable

Mini speaker stands
and screws

Brackets and screws

SYSTEM MENU

DISC/

TUNER AUX/DI

MEDIA

TV/AV

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789

SURR.

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SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

OK

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

A-B

VOICE MUTE

DIM SLEEP SUB TV VOL

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,

(3x)

(2x)

SOUND

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

(8x)

(4x)

(4x)

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.

Care of disc

– To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the centre
towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Do not use
cleaning agent, 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.

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Connections

Step 1: Set up the surround

speakers

screws

mini speaker
stand

1 OR 2

1 Before connecting the speakers to the DVD

system, firmly attach the mini speaker stands
to the surround speakers using the supplied
screws.

OR

2 Alternatively, you can choose to mount the

speakers on the wall. Attach the supplied
bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the
supplied screws. Then mount a screw (not
supplied) on the wall where the speaker is to
be hung and hook the speaker securely onto
the mounted screw.

CAUTION!

You should get a qualified person to
attach the brackets to the wall. DO
NOT do it by yourself to avoid
unexpected damage to the
equipment or injury to personnel.

Step 2: Set up the front

speakers with the
subwoofer stands

front
speaker

1

2

subwoofer
stand

The connections between front speakers and
DVD system are through the twin subwoofer
stands.

1 Attach the left front speaker to the left

subwoofer stand and right front speaker to the
right subwoofer stand.

2 If you want to disconnect speaker from the

subwoofer stand, press the button at the rear
of subwoofer stand while pulling up the
speaker.

Note:
– The front speakers are labelled as FRONT L
(left) or FRONT R (right).

English

Note:
– The surround speakers are labelled as REAR L
(left) or REAR R (right).

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Connections

English

Step 3: Connecting speakers

and twin subwoofer

front speaker

with subwoofer

stand (right)

L

L

R

R

SUB-WOOFER

C

DIGITAL

OUT

SL

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

SR

SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

Surround speaker

(right)

Connect the supplied speaker systems using
the supplied speaker cables by matching the
colours 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 (L) black purple

Subwoofer (R) black purple

DIGITAL

IN

MW

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

TVINLINE

AUX

CVBS

OUT

IN

L

R

S-VIDEO

Surround speaker

(left)

front speaker

with subwoofer

SCART OUT

Centre

speaker

stand (left)

~ AC MAINS

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.

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Connections

FM ANTENNA

MW

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

L

R

1

2

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

L

R

SL

SR

C

SUB-WOOFER

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Step 4: Placing the speakers

and subwoofers

Centre speaker
and DVD system

Front speaker

with subwoofer

stand (Left)

1

3

Surround

Speaker

(Left)

2

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

1 Place the left and right front speakers with

subwoofer stands at equal distances from the
TV and at an angle of approximately 45
degrees from the listening position.

2 Place the centre speaker above the TV or the

DVD system so that the centre channel’s
sound is localised.

3 Place the surround speakers at normal

listening ear level facing each other or
mounted on the wall.

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

Front speaker

with subwoofer

stand (Right)

1

3

Surround

Speaker

(Right)

Step 5: Connecting FM/MW

antennas

FM

antenna

fix the claw

into the

slot

MW

antenna

1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the

MW jack. Place the MW 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).

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.

MW

FM ANTENNA

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Connections

English

Step 6: Connecting TV

AUDIO

OUT

OR

L

R

SUB-WOOFER

C

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SL

SR

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

IMPORTANT!

– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your TV system.
– Connect the DVD system directly
to the TV.
– Scart Video connection provides
higher picture quality and S-Video
connection provides better picture
quality. These options must be
available on your TV.
– If both Scart Video and S-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 ‘Scart’, see page 30.

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

MW

FM ANTENNA

VIDEO

AUDIO

TVINLINE

AUX

OUT

R

IN

OUT

IN

L

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN

SCART IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

AUDIO

SCART IN

OUT

VIDEO IN

OR

OUT

CVBS

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ON OFF

SCART OUT

P-SCAN

Using Scart jack

● Use the scart video cable (black) to connect

the DVD system’s SCART jack to the
corresponding Scart input jacks on the TV.

OR

Using Composite Video jack (CVBS)

● Use the composite video cable (yellow - not

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

OR

Using S-Video jack

● Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to

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

~ AC MAINS

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Step 7: Connecting the power

cord

~ AC MAINS

MW

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

TVINLINE

AUX

OUT

CVBS

OUT

IN

L

R

DIGITAL

S-VIDEO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

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.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110V

220V

127V

240V

SCART OUT

P-SCAN

ON OFF

S-VIDEO

IN

SCART IN

~ AC MAINS

VIDEO IN

Connections

English

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 35 “Tuner
Operations”).

SEARCH

STOPPLAY•PAUSE SEATING

SURROUND

PLAY• PAUSE

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Connections (optional)

English

Connecting a VCR or
Cable/Satellite Box

S-VIDEO

IN

AUDIO

SCART IN

OUT

VIDEO IN

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

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.

AUDIO

OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

Cable/Satellite Box

L

R

SUB-WOOFER

C

DIGITAL

OUT

SL

SR

DIGITAL

IN

S-VIDEO

IN

SCART IN

VIDEO IN

1

~ AC MAINS

VCR or

MW

FM ANTENNA

3

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

TV

LINE

AUX

CVBS

OUT

IN

IN

L

R

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S-VIDEO

ON OFF

SCART OUT

P-SCAN

~ AC MAINS

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Using the VCR for 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 analogue stereo
(two channel, right and left) recordings.

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

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Connecting digital audio
equipment

Connections (optional)

English

L

R

SUB-WOOFER

C

DIGITAL

2

OUT

L

R

DIGITAL

IN

1

DIGITAL IN

(for example)
CD Recorder

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

SL

SR

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

DIGITAL OUT

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 “DI” 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 Theatre System
compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for
example).

Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL
OUTPUT according to the audio connection.
(See page 31 “Setting the digital output”).

MW

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

TVINLINE

AUX

IN

CVBS

OUT

S-VIDEO

~ AC MAINS

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.

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Functional Overview (illustration on page 3)

English

Main unit and remote control

1 STANDBY ON

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns

on the system.

– *Switches to standby mode.

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 MEDIA SLOT

– Plug the memory card into the PC card

adaptor and insert it into the media slot for
viewing.

6 EJECT 0

– Ejects the memory card from the slot.

7 Speaker display panel

8 System display panel

9 TUNING

– Switches between frequency tuning and preset

tuning mode.

0 PROG (PROGRAM)

– DISC: starts programming.
– TUNER: starts *automatic/ manual preset

programming.

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

! ÉÅ PLAY•PAUSE

– DISC: starts/pauses playback.
– TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or

starts preset radio station installation (only on
the main unit).

Ç STOP

– Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback or *clears a programme.
– TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.

S SEARCH T (PREV/NEXT)

– DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a

track.

– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down or

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

– CLOCK: sets the minutes and hours.

@ 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.

# SURROUND (SURR.)

– Selects multichannel surround, 3D sound or

stereo mode.

$ SOURCE

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

MEDIA SLOT, TUNER, AUX or DI.

– DISC: toggles between DISC and MEDIA

SLOT.
– TUNER: toggles between FM and MW band.
– AUX/DI: toggles between AUX and DI (Digital

Input) mode.

% CLOCK•TIMER

– *Enters clock or timer setting mode.
– Shows clock display for a few seconds.

^ VOLUME (VOL +-)

– Adjusts the volume level.

& BASS / TREBLE

– Selects bass or treble sound. Use the

VOLUME control to select the desired

enhancement level.

* n

– Plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers

output will be cancelled.

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

Functional Overview

Control buttons available on the
remote only

( SYSTEM MENU (DVD mode only)

– Enters or exits system setup menu.

) Joystick 1 2 3 4

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

¡ OK

– Confirms a selection.

™ DISC SKIP

– Selects next disc tray for playback.

£ REPEAT

– Selects various repeat modes.

≤ VOICE (only available in Multi-channel

mode)

– Turns on/off clear voice sound effect.

∞ MUTE

– Mutes or restores the volume.

§ DIM

– Turns on/off the dim mode.

≥ SLEEP

– Sets the sleep timer function.

• SUB +-

– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level.

ª TV VOL +-

– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).

º REPEAT A-B

– Repeats a specific section on a disc.

⁄ ZOOM

– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.

¤ DISC MENU

– Enters or exits disc contents menu.
– 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.

› Numeric Keypad (0-9)

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

fi B

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode.
– *Switches to standby mode.

English

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

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Getting Started

English

Step 1: Inserting batteries into

the remote control

3

1

2

1 Open the battery compartment.
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.

OPEN•CLOSE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DISC 4

DISC 5

iR SENSOR

STANDBY-ON

DISC/

TUNER

MEDIA

TV/AV

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STOP PLAY/PAUSE

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

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).

2

3

4

5

6

buttons on
front panel

CLOCK•TIMER

CLOCK•TIMER

SEARCH

PROG

CLOCK•TIMER

DVD system’s
display panel

SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER

CLOCK

01:38 PM

13:38

13:38

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.

AUX/DI

4 Press S / T to set the minutes and

hours. To increase the speed, hold down

SOUND

DISC MENU

S / T.

➜ The changes in minutes will roll over to the

hours.

5 Press PROG to change between 12-hour and

PROGRAM

24-hour clock mode.

6 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.

➜ The clock will start 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.

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Auto
NTSC
PAL

Set TV system

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen Saver

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

OK

2 3

,

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Getting Started

Step 3: Setting the TV

IMPORTANT!

Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See page 12
“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.

Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via
the remote control

DISC/

AUX/DI

TUNER

MEDIA

1 2

,

TV/AV

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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 colour 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 colour system of the DVD, the

TV and the DVD system should match.

SETUP MENU

➠

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 (multi-

system). 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.

English

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Getting Started

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Step 4: Selecting speaker

layout

1

SETUP MENU

➠

2 3

Digital Output

Night mode

Analog Output

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Speaker Layout Settings

,

4

Off

Off

Multi-channel

Personal settings ...

Square

96 kHz

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

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”).

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

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

select the current seating position in the room

and the speaker setting will automatically be

adjusted for optimum performance.

OK

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 turn off the seating feature,

press SEATING again.

➜ “PERSONAL SETTING” appears and

the system will revert to the personal speaker

settings.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

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Getting Started

English
Français

Parental Control

Password

Defaults

Menu Language

Setting the speakers’ channels

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

Digital Output

Night mode

Analog Output

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Set Speaker Settings

Personal setting ...

Front L & R
Center
Surr L & R
Sub Woofer
OK to exit

On 3 ms

3 dB 6 dB

A B C

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 that suit your surround sound needs,
which may includes :

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.

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.

SETUP MENU

➠

Audio Language
Subtitle
Disc Menu

Go to language setup page

English

English

English

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.

English

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To remove the menu

Press SYSTEM MENU.

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Disc Operations

English

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.
– Supported sampling frequencies : 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

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

variable bit rates

SUPER VIDEO

Region Codes

DVDs must be labelled for ALL
regions or Region 2 in order to play
on this DVD system. You cannot play
discs that are labelled 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.

ALL

2

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 OPEN•CLOSE 0 button once 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 step 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 33-34).

● 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.

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Disc Operations

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.

1

2

buttons on
front panel

STANDBY-ON

STOP

DVD system’s
display panel

13:38

AUTO ECO ON

1 Press and hold STANDBY ON to switch the

system to standby mode.

➜ The clock appears.

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.

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.

English

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).

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.

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TV/AV

DISC/
MEDIA

TUNER

AUX/DI

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

VOICE MUTE

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Disc Operations

English

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 programme
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.

Programme favourite 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.

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 programme

mode.

➜ "PROGRAM FULL" will appear if you have

programmed 99 tracks.

PROG XX

“XX” = number of programmed tracks

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Disc Operations

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" appears.

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

tracks.

8 Press ÉÅ to start programme playback.

➜ Only the tracks programmed from audio

CDs and VCDs will play.

9 Press Ç to stop playback or exit programme

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 programme

● 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 programme will be erased.

Using the menu bar to

programme

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on your TV and set to

the correct Video In channel. (See page 19

“Setting the TV”).

PROGRAM

PROGRAM DISC TRACK

1

2
3
4
5
6

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 programme menu.

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

the programme menu and use the numeric
keypad (0-9) to enter the disc and track

number to be programmed.

4 Press ÉÅ to start programme playback.

➜ Only the tracks programmed from audio

CDs and VCDs will play.

● In stop mode, you can press PROG on the

front panel to toggle between programme on
and off.

English

To clear the programme

● Stop playback, then press and hold Ç.

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REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

SYSTEM MENU

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3

Disc Operations

English

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 start the
slide-show playback.

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

will appear on the TV.

(example for MP3 disc menu)

Title : Title Name 1
Artist : Unknown

Root

BIG HITS

FAT POP HI

HOT RELEA

M. TV MUSIC

NOW THAT

(example for 9 thumbnail pictures display)

...

MP3

"Title Name 1"

MP3

"Title Name 2"

MP3

"Title Name 3"

MP3

"Title Name 4"

MP3

"Title Name 5"

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.

Programme MP3 disc

14

15

16

17

18

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 programme 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 tracks appears.

6 Press ÉÅ to start programme playback.

To clear the programme

● Stop playback, then press and hold Ç.

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Note:

– Repeat function is not possible during MP3

program playback.

Media Slot Operations

About media slot

The MEDIA SLOT allows you to playback
the contents (for example, digital still pictures)
stored in the memory card (PCMCIA) without
the need of using the device itself (for example,
digital camera, digital camcorder, MP player) or
a computer.

Memory cards (for example, Compact Flash,
Memory Stick, Smart Media, Secure Digital
card, Multimedia card) are a new form of
compact, portable, digital data exchange or
storage systems with compatible memory card
devices and versatile IC (Intergrated Circuit)
recording medium with a data capacity that
exceeds a floppy disc.

Precaution on handling the memory
card

– Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the label space.
– Do not touch the memory card connector
with fingers or metal objects.
– Do not bend, drop, disassemble or modify
the memory card.

– Do not allow the memory card to get wet.
– If you use a memory card that has been

initialised using a computer or if you initialise a
memory card attached to a camera using a
USB connection, further operation is not
guaranteed.
– An image file that has been modified using
an image processing software may not open if
it is converted into a different file format.

Supported memory card format

File format: JPEG image (*.jpg).

Compatibility:

– *.jpg images recorded with a digital

camcorder or digital camera with memory
card function.

– JPEG images stored in a memory card using

a memory card adaptor for PC.
– MP3 files.
Directories:

– Memory card
– Picture CD

Playing JPEG pictures from
memory card

1 Remove the memory card from your digital

camera and plug it into the PC card adaptor
(not supplied).

2 Insert the PC card adaptor into the media slot

on your player.

3 Adjust SOURCE control until “MEDIA

SLOT” appears on the display panel (or press

DISC/MEDIA twice on the remote).

4 Turn on the TV power and set to the correct

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

➜ If the memory card is recognised, you can

see 9 thumbnail pictures will appear on the TV.

5 You can also use the joystick (1 2 3 4) to

make your selection from the 9 thumbnail
pictures. If you press OK, the selected picture
will show on the TV screen. If you press ÉÅ,
the slide-show playback will begin from the
selected picture.

During playback, you can;

● Press S / T to select another picture.

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

rotate/flip the picture files.

● Press ÉÅ to pause/resume playback.

6 To stop playback, press Ç.
7 To eject the memory card, press EJECT 0.

In stop mode, you can;

● Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) to select

S / T in the menu to view the previous/
next page (if available).

Notes:
– Some files on memory cards may be distorted
when played back.
– If you insert the PC card adaptor into the media
slot while watching a DVD playback, the picture/
sound from the disc may freeze/skip due to
electrical interference.

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DVD Menu Options

English

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), the playback will pause.

1

2

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STOP PLAY/PAUSE

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.

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

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

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.

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

PROGRAM

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

.

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DVD Menu Options

4:3 panscan
4:3 letterbox
16:9

Set TV shape mode

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen saver

Using the Setup Menu

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

OK

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

2 3

,

1

4

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

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.

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

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 portion 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”).

English

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

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DVD Menu Options

Stereo
3D Sound
Multi-channel

Set Analog Output

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

English

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

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen saver

Set Video Output

S-Video
Scart / Pr Pb Y

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 Scart video jacks.
(Pr Pb Y - 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.

Setting the analogue output

Set Analogue 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 :

> Analogue 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.

Screen Saver - turning on/off

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

> Screen saver

TV Shape

TV System

Video Output

Screen Saver

Screen Saver On or Off

Off
On

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.

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DVD Menu Options

48 kHz
96 kHz

Set PCM output to 48K or 96K

Digital Output

Analog Output

Night mode

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

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

Digital Output

Night mode

Analog Output

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Set Digital Output

Off
All
PCM only

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”. Once you select ‘PCM only’. the
surround mode will automatically change to
‘STEREO’.

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

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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DVD Menu Options

Reset

Load factory settings

Parental Control

Password

Defaults

Menu Language

English

Night mode - turning on/off

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

> Night Mode

Digital Output

Night mode

Analog Output

Speakers

Speaker Layout

PCM Output

Set Night mode

Off
On

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

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.

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DVD Menu Options

Set Parental control

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

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.

DISC/

AUX/DI

TUNER

MEDIA

TV/AV

123

SEATING ZOOM

__ __ __ __

Enter code

456

789

0

VOL

OK

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SOUND

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

SURR.

PREV NEXT

SETUP MENU

1 6

2 3

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

Set Parental control

4

,
,

5

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 34

“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
four-digit password and choose a higher level
rating. To disable Parental Controls and have
all discs play, choose ‘NO PARENTAL’.

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.

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__ __ __ __

Enter code

Please enter new password

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

__ __ __ __

Enter code

Please reenter new password

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

DVD Menu Options

English

Changing the password

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

TV/AV

123

456

789

SURR.

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

Change

SETUP MENU

➠

4 5

Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

Change password

,

,

1 7

,

2 3

,

6

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.

DISC/

TUNER

MEDIA

0

VOL

OK

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

AUX/DI

SOUND

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.

DISC MENUSYSTEM MENU

6 Enter the same new four-digit password again.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the

menu.

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Parental Control

Password

Menu Language

Defaults

Please enter old password

__ __ __ __

Enter code

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STOPPLAY•PAUSE SEATING

TREBL

BASS

SOURCE

VOLUME

PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER

SURROUND

SEARCH

SC CHANGER

EJECT

MEDIA SLOT

DVD

D

I

S

C

S

U

R

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R

R

I

G

H

T

C

E

N

T

R

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F

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S

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PLAY• PAUSE

AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY

Tuner Operations

IMPORTANT!
– Make sure the FM and MW antennas
are connected.
– The TUNING button on the front
panel is used to toggle between
frequency tuning and preset tuning.
When in preset tuning mode, pressing
S / T buttons on the front panel
will change the preset number.
Otherwise, pressing S / T will
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 “MW 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.

➜ "FREQ MODE" appears.

Presetting radio stations

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

Using the Plug and Play

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

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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Tuner Operations

English

Automatic presetting

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

DVD system’s
display panel

DISC/

AUX/DI

TUNER

MEDIA

TV/AV

123

456

789

SURR.

0

VOL

SYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

OK

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

A-B

VOICE MUTE

SOUND

PROGRAM

DISC MENU

1

2

3

FM TUNER

FM 98:00

AUTO
PROGRAM

1 Press TUNER on the remote (or adjust

SOURCE control on front panel) to select

“FM TUNER” or “MW 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 MODE" appears.

3 Press and hold PROGRAM (or PROG on

the front panel) until "AUTO PROGRAM"
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.

P01

Manual presetting

You can choose to store only your favourite
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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Timer Operations

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.

buttons on
front panel

2

3

4

5

6

CLOCK•TIMER

CLOCK•TIMER

SOURCE

SEARCH

CLOCK•TIMER

DVD system’s
display panel

SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER

TIMER

12:00AM

TUNER

12:00AM

DISC

10:38AM

DISC

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 rollover 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 track 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.

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Timer Operations

English

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.

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Sound and Volume Controls

Sound Control

IMPORTANT!

For proper surround sound, make sure
the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 10).

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 centre 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
Theatre 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, mono
(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 centre and surround
sound outputs by activating the clear voice
sound feature if you have selected Multi­channel as the surround mode.

● Press VOICE 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 optimises
the sound of the musical style you are playing.

● Press SOUND on the remote.

When playing movie discs, 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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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

Other Functions

English

Switching on/off

Switching to active mode

● Adjust the SOURCE control to select :

DISC 1....DISC 5 ™ FM TUNER ™

MW TUNER ™ TV/AV ™ AUX ™ DI ™

MEDIA SLOT ™ 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 appears.
➜ While in standby mode, pressing

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

Dimming system’s display screen

● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels

of brightness for the display screen.

Recording to an external device

1 Connect the external recording device to

LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT.
(See pages 14, 15 “Connections-optional“).

2 Select the source to record from your DVD

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

➜ 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

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.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power

- Stereo mode (DIN) 100 W + 100 W RMS

- Surround mode (1 kHz) 100 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 8ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD

1

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz)

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dB

Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB

IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM 60 dB

AM Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB
Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 3%

Frequency Response FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB

MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)

MW 3162 mV/m

MW 28 dB

MW 24 dB

MW 40 dB

FM Stereo 3%
MW 5%

MAIN UNIT

Power Supply Rating 220 – 240 V; 50 Hz
Power Consumption 155 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 100 x 360 (mm)
Weight 7.15 kg

SPEAKERS

Front speakers / Rear (surround) speaker
System triple driver
Impedance 8 Ω
Speaker drivers 2 x 3” woofer, 1 3/4”

tweeter
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 94 x 280 x 70 (mm)
Weight 1.23 kg/each

CENTRE SPEAKER

System 5 multi directional driver
Impedance 8 Ω
Speaker drivers 4 x 2” woofer, 1 3/4”

tweeter
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 72 x 63.5 (mm)
Weight 1.32 kg

TWIN SUBWOOFER

Impedance 8 Ω
Speaker drivers 4” woofer
Frequency response 30 Hz – 120 Hz
Dimensions

- Base diameter 240 x 40 (mm)

- Tube 110 x 900 (mm)
Weight 4.5 kg

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DISC SECTION

Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diametre 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

Specifications subject to change without prior
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Troubleshooting

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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, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.

Problem

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.

– Press DISC on the remote.

– Check the video connection. If both S-Video

and Scart 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’.

– Sometimes a small amount of picture

distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.

– Clean the disc.

– TVs have a colour system standard. If the

disc’s or DVD system’s colour system is
different than your TV’s colour system, the
picture may be distorted or colourless. Set to
the correct ‘TV System’ setting.

– 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.
– 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.

– Disconnect the power cord from the power

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

Solution

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Troubleshooting

Problem

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 centre 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.

Solution

– Insert a readable disc with the playback side

facing down.

– Check the disc type, colour system and region

code.

– Check for any scratches or smudges on the

disc.

– Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup

menu screen.

– Change the rating level.
– 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 centre and surround speakers

are connected correctly.

– Press SURROUND button to select a correct

surround sound setting.

– 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 farther 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.
– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on

the timer.

– Press DIM again.

– Place the DVD system as far away as possible

from electrical devices that may be causing
interference.

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Glossary

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Analogue: Sound that has not been turned

into numbers. Analogue 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 wide-screens 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 rates 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 compromising 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 analogue does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system

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

DTS: Digital Theatre 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 analogue 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 interactive­type 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.
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).

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S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the
colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has
S- video In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of
sampling data when analogue data is converted
to digital data Sampling frequency numerically
represents how many time the original
analogue 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
three-dimensional 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.

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