Philips MX5900SA User Manual

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

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Serial No. ________________________

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WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

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

Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that

produce heat.

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.

AC Polarized

Plug

12 .

13 .

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 .

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service

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

15.

Battery usage

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

●

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.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

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

CAUTION

EL 6475-E004: 02/8

WARNING

exposed to rain or moisture, and

– To

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.

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and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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VARO !

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VARNING!

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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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.

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1999 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 Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Index

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

Français -------------------------------------------- 56

Español ------------------------------------------- 104

English

Français

Español

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.

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.

Contents

English

General Information

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

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

Connections

Step 1: Set up the surround speakers ............ 11

Step 2: Set up the front speakers with the

subwoofer stands ............................................... 11

Step 3: Connecting speakers and

twin subwoofer................................................... 12

Step 4: Placing the speakers and

subwoofer stands ............................................... 13

Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas ............ 13

Step 6: Connecting TV ....................................... 14

Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) ....... 14

Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) . 14

Using S-Video jack ........................................ 15

Using an accessory RF modulator ............ 15

Step 7: Connecting the power cord............... 16

Connections (optional)

Connecting a VCR or Cable /Satellite Box ... 17

Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 17

Using the VCR for recording DVDs ......... 17

Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 17

Listening to the playback ............................ 17

Recording (digital) ........................................ 17

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control .................. 18–19

Control buttons available on the

remote only ................................................... 19

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the

remote control ................................................... 20

Using the remote control to operate

the system ...................................................... 20

Step 2: Setting the clock ................................... 20

Step 3: Setting the TV ........................................ 21

Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via the

remote control.............................................. 21

Selecting the color system that

corresponds to your TV .............................. 21

Step 4: Selecting speaker layout ...................... 22

Changing seating control position ............ 22

Setting the speakers’ channels ................... 23

Step 5: Setting language preference................ 23

Disc Operations

Playable discs ....................................................... 24

Playing discs ......................................................... 24

Turning on / off auto Eco standby mode .. 25

Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 25

Basic playback controls ..................................... 25

Resuming playback from the last

stopped point (DVD/ VCD) ....................... 25

Replacing discs without interrupting

playback........................................................... 25

Selecting various repeat functions .................. 26

Repeat play mode ......................................... 26

Repeating a section within a

chapter/track ................................................ 26

Program favorite tracks

(audio CDs only) ......................................... 26–27

Clearing the program .................................. 27

Using the menu bar to program ..................... 28

Playing MP3 disc.................................................. 29

Program MP3 disc ........................................ 29

DVD Menu Options

Using the menu bar ........................................... 30

Using the Setup Menu (User Preference

Settings) ................................................................ 31

Setting the TV shape .................................... 31

Improving the image for NTSC setting ... 32

Adjusting the picture position on the TV 32

Selecting a predefined color setting ......... 32

Fine-tuning the personal color setting ..... 33

Improving the image for Progressive

Scan Video output setting ........................... 33

Setting the digital output ............................ 34

Setting the PCM output .............................. 34

Setting the analog output ............................ 35

Night mode – turning on/off ..................... 35

Karaoke – turning on/ off ............................ 35

Status window – turning on/off ................ 36

PBC (Playback Control) – turning on/ off 36

Help text – turning on/off ......................... 36

Changing the password ............................... 37

Restricting playback by setting

Parental Level ................................................ 38

Locking/Unlocking the DVD for viewing 39

Enabling Play one/Play always ..................... 40

Changing the country .................................. 40

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 41

Presetting radio stations ................................... 41

Using the Plug and Play ............................... 41

Automatic presetting ................................... 42

Manual presetting ......................................... 42

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 42

Deleting a preset radio station .................. 42

Timer Operations

Setting the timer ................................................. 43

Activating/Deactivating the timer ............. 43

Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 44

Sound and Volume Controls

Sound Control .................................................... 45

Selecting surround sound ........................... 45

Turning on/off clear voice effect ................ 45

Changing subwoofer volume level ............ 45

Adjusting Bass/Treble level ......................... 45

Selecting digital sound effects .................... 45

Volume Control .................................................. 45

Other Functions

Switching on/off .................................................. 46

Switching to active mode ............................ 46

Switching to Eco Power standby mode ... 46

Switching to standby mode (view clock). 46

Dimming system’s display screen .................... 46

Recording to an external device ..................... 46

Using the remote to operate your television 46

Contents

English

Specifications .......................................................... 47

Troubleshooting ........................................... 48–49

Glossary .................................................................50–51

Limited Warranty.............................................. 52

General Information

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

English

Supplied accessories

Surround/center speaker cable

Front speaker and Subwoofer cables

Audio cable (white, red)

Composite video cable (yellow)

Component video cables (red/blue/green)

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

DISC/ MEDIA

TV/AV

123

456

789

Remote Control and two AA batteries

AC power cable

Mini speaker stands and screws

Brackets and screws

SURR.

SYSTEM MENU

SEATING ZOOM

PREV NEXT

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

REPEAT REPEATDISC SKIP

VOICE MUTE

DIM SLEEP SUB TV VOL

TUNER AUX/DI

SOUND

VOL

DISC MENU

PROGRAM

A-B

(2x) (4x)

(2x)

(3x)

(2x)

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.

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 felt-tipped 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.

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.

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

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 To disconnect speaker from the

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

Helpful Hint: – The front speakers are labeled as FRONT L (left) or FRONT R (right.)

English

Helpful Hint: – The surround speakers are labeled as REAR L (left) or REAR R (right.)

Connections

English

Step 3: Connecting speakers

and twin subwoofer

front speaker

with subwoofer

stand (right)

SUB-WOOFER

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SURROUNDCENTER FRONT

Surround

speaker

(right)

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 (L) black purple

Subwoofer (R) black purple

front speaker

with subwoofer

stand (left)

Center

speaker

~ AC MAINS

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

AUX IN

TVINLINE

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

Surround

speaker

(left)

P-SCAN ON OFF

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

Helpful Hints: – 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.

Connections

FM ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

AUX

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SUB-WOOFER

➠

Step 4: Placing the speakers

and subwoofer stands

Center speaker and

DVD system

Front speaker with

subwoofer stand

(Left)

Surround

Speaker (Left)

Front speaker with

subwoofer stand

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 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.

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

(Right)

Surround

Speaker (Right)

Step 5: Connecting FM/AM

antennas

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.)

Helpful Hints: – 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.

FM ANTENNA

antenna

English

Connections

P-SCAN

ON OFF

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

AUX

TV IN

LINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SUB-WOOFER

English

Step 6: Connecting TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

Pr/Cr AUDIO OUT

Pb/Cb

VIDEO IN

SUB-WOOFER

ENTER FR

UND

URR

DIGITAL

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

LINE

AUX

OUT

IMPORTANT! – You only need to make connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

one video

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

P-SCAN

ON OFF

IMPORTANT! – Component Video connection provides higher picture quality. This option must be available on your TV. – The progressive scan video quality is only possible through Component Video (Pr Pb Y) output.

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.’

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.’

Connections

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

AUX

TVINLINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

CVBS

S-VIDEO

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO IN R L

VIDEO

TO TVINT IN

CH3 CH4

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SUB-WOOFER

P-SCAN

ON OFF

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN

Pr/Cr AUDIO OUT

Pb/Cb

VIDEO IN

SUB-WOOFER

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

DIGITAL

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

LINE

AUX

OUT

CVBS

OUT

P-SCAN

ON OFF

S-VIDEO

IMPORTANT! – S-Video connection provides better picture quality. This option must be available on your TV.

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.’

RF coaxial cable to TV

Back of RF Modulator

(example only)

Antenna or

Cable TV signal

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.’

English

Connections

English

Step 7: Connecting the

power cord

FM ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

TVINLINE

AUX

CVBS

OUT

P-SCAN ON OFF

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

Pr/Cr

AUDIO

OUT

~ AC MAINS

Pb/Cb

VIDEO IN

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 41 “Tuner Operations”.)

~ AC MAINS

power outlet

AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY

ISC CHANGER

PLAY• PAUSE

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STOPPLAY•PAUSE SEATING

PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER

SOURCE

SURROUND

DVD

TREBLE

VOLUME

BASS

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