Philips MX6050D-17 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources

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

produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the

polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer

AC Pblarized

Plug

Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service

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

15. Battery usage CAUTION -To

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property 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.

16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

17. Do not place any sources of danger

on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled

objects, lighted candles).

18. This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these material may be regulated
due to environment considerations.

For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance :
www.eiae.org.

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Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

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■CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTSTO BE DISPLAYED INTHE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDEDTHATTHE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TOTHE 'STANDARD
DEFINITION'OUTPUT. IFTHERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OURTV SET COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.'

Laser

Type
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Output Power 7mW

Beam divergence

Semiconductor laser GaAIAs

60 degree

CAUTION

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

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the numerous versions of new

CD-Audio copy protection or

enhanced CD-Audio protection

recently available on certain discs.

Philips is unable to guarantee that

this DVD system is fully compatible

with such new discs. Should you

have difficulty playing such CD­Audio discs, kindly refer them to your

CD-Audio disc retailer.

■CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTSTO BE DISPLAYED INTHE PICTURE. IN

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CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THATTHE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD
DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IFTHEREARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OURTV SET COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS
MODEL 525pAND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

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a double insulation system

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

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Laboratories. “Dolby", “Pro-Logic" and the
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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 IS 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

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To obtain a better pictuie quality efFccl.you can
choose to connect an extra video connection if
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this video input jack(s)

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modulator The RF modulator
converts the video from tlie
DVD system so it can play
through tlie TV’s Antenna
connector Refer to your
owner's manual for proper
connection (refer to page 13
in the owner's manual.)

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Make sure your DVD system and
TV are connected and turned on!

Press DISC on the remote control.

You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel
until "DISC" appears on the display panel.

No picture?

Turn on the TV and select the correct Video

In mode.

You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV

(if no disc in the DVD system.)

Press OPEN/CLOSE ^ on the front of the
DVD system and load a disc, then press
OPEN*CLOSE ^ 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.

Press ^11 to start playback.

If a disc menu appears, use A ▼ ► buttons on the remote

to make the necessary selection, then press OK to confirm.

Or; use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features.
Follow the instructions given in the disc menu.

Check the AV (Audio/Video)

mode on yourTV.

— Usualiy this chaiinel is.between.t^^^

lowest and highest ch;
be called FRONX AV IN. or VIDEO. '
Or, you may go to channeFI on-your ­TV, then press the Channel down :
button repeatedly until you see the,
Video In channel.
Or, yourTV remote control may have a
button or switch that chooses different

:>* video modes.

Do not use ctannet 3 or 4 on the TV
unless you are using an RF modulator
See yourTV manual for more details.

To stop playback, press STOP ■ .

Using the DVD setup menu

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Press jK

Press n

Press |b|

Press W [P^ack to the previous menu.

Press ^ to remove the menu.

¡t|o access the submenu.

Wt ?

to highlight the selection.

confirm.

Guía de utilización rápida

En primer lugar conecte ..

® Altavoz delantero (derecha)
® Altavoz delantero (izquierdo)

© Altavoz central

(d) Cable de vídeo compuesto
(D Antena de cuadro AM
0 Antena de alambre FM

Consejo útiles

Puede hacer una conexión de vídeo extra con
una de las opciones siguientes si su televisor
tiene el mismo conector de entrada o [|].

Utilice este/estos
cabte(s) de video
(no suministrado)

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® Altavoz trasero (izquierdo)
© Altavoz trasero (derecho)

...y después reproduzca

OTf ponga P-SCAN a la posición ‘ON’, a menos que haya conectado el

sistema DVD a un televisor de exploración progresiva utilizando los conectores
de vídeo Componente (Pr/Cr Pb/CbY).

Cuando escuche programas de televisión, pulse el botón TV/AV en el control
remoto para ajustar el sistema DVD al modo deTV/AV para que se oiga el sonido.

Si desea conectar su VCR, véase la página 51 del manual del usuario para más detalles.

Reproducción de un disco

Asegúrese de que su sistema de DVD y su televisor estén conectados y

encendidos!

1 Pulse DISC en el control remoto.

También puede pulse SOURCE en el panel delantero hasta que en el panel de
visualización aparezca "DISC”.

2 Encienda el televisor y seleccione el modo de entrada de video correcto.

Deben'a ver la pantalla de fondo azul de DVD (si no hay disco en el sistema DVD).

3 Pulse OPEN/CLOSE :íí en la parte delantera del sistema DVD y coloque

un disco, y vuelva pulsar el botón OPEN/CLOSE é: correspondiente
para cerrar la bandeja de discos.

Asegúrese de que la etiqueta del disco esté cara arriba. En el caso de discos de dos
caras, coloque el disco con la cara que quiere reproducir hacia arriba.

4 Puise P-II para iniciar la reproducción.

Si aparece un menú de disco, utilice los botones
realizar la selección necesaria y después pulse OK para confirmarla. O utilice el
teclado numérico del control remoto para seleccionar funciones. Siga las instrucciones
dadas en el menú del disco.

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► del control remoto para

Si su televisor tiene este/
estos conector(es) de
entrada de video

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COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Compruebe el modo (AV/Audió/Video) en

* Noimaimentte, estos canales se encuentran entre ios

canales más altos y más bajos y pueden llamarse .
FRONTAL/IN o VIDEO.

* O, puede ir al canal 1 de su televisor y pulsar el botón

de reducción de número de canal hasta que vea el
canal de entrada de, vídeo. , ,

'* O, el control remoto de su televisor puede tener un

botón o interruptor que seleccione diferentes modos
de video. •

* No utilice el canal 3 o 4 de su televisor a menos-que ,

se utilice un modulador de fV; , •

* Para más detalles, consulte el manual de su televisor.

Si su televisor solamente

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tiene un conector de entrada
de antena necesitará un

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El modulador de RF convierte el vídeo
del sistema DVD de forma que pueda
reproducirse a través del conector de
antena del televisor. Para una conexión
correcta, consulte su manual del
propietario (Consulte la página 49).

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su televisor.

5 Para detener la reproducción, pulse STOP ■ .

Utilización del menú de configuración de DVD

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Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories.........................................9

Care and safety information

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Connections

Step 1: Set up the speakers............................10

Step 2: Placing the speakers and subwoofer 10
Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 11

Step 4: Connecting TV....................................12

Using Composite Video jack......................12

Using ComponentVideo jack

(Pr/Cr Pb/CbY)...........................................12

Using S-Video jack

Using an accessory RF modulator

Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas.............14

Step 6; Connecting the power cord

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Connections (optional)

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

Viewing and listening to the playback

Using the VCR for recording DVD

playback.....................................................15

Connecting digital audio equipment

Digital Recording........................................15

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Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control

Control buttons available on the
remote only

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Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the

remote control

Using the remote control to operate

the system

Step 2: Setting the TV.....................................18

Selecting the color system that

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

Setting the TV shape

Step 3: Setting the speakers

Test Tone - turning on/off...........................20

Adjusting the delay time
Adjusting the speaker output levels

Step 4: Setting language preferences

On-screen display (OSD) language
Audio,Subtitle and Disc Menu language.. 21

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Disc Operations

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

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

Using the Disc Menu

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

Resuming playback from the last

stopped point..............................................23

Selecting various repeat functions

Repeat play mode
Repeating a section within a

chapter/track (DVDA/CD/CD)
Program favorite tracks

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

Clearing the program
Using the menu bar to program

Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG)........25

DVD Setup Menu Options
Using the menu bar

Using the Setup Menu.....................................27

Setting the video output

Screen saver - turning on/off......................28

Setting the digital output.............................28

Night mode- turning on/off
Restoring the original settings
Restricting playback by parental control. 30

Changing the password.............................31

Tuner Operations
Tuning to radio stations

Presetting radio stations

Automatic presetting...................................32

Manual presetting.......................................32

Selecting a preset radio station.......................32

Deleting a preset radio station

Other Functions
Sound Control

Selecting surround sound

Selecting digital sound effects

Volume Control................................................33

Dimming system’s display screen
Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’
television

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Setting the Sleep timer

Specifications

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Troubleshooting..........................................36-37

Glossary

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Limited Warranty

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General Information

Supplied accessories

Composite video
cable (yellow)

Audio cable

(white, red)

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

Remote Control
and two AA
batteries

(12nc:3139 238 04481)

speaker brackets
and screws

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.

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Care of disc

- To clean a CD, wipe it

in a straight line from the
center toward 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

CD-R/CD-RW 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 speakers

bracket

You can choose to hang 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.

Helpful Hints:

- The rear speakers are labelled as REAR L

(left) or REAR R (right).

- The front speakers are labelled as

FRONT L (left) or FRONT R (right).

Step 2: Placing the speakers

and subwoofer

Front Speaker

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Centei speaker
and DVD system

Kear Speaker

Subwoofer

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

® Place the front left and right speakers at

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

O Place the center speaker above the TV or

the DVD system so that the center
channel’s sound is localized.

O Place the rear speakers at normal

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

O Place the subwoofer on the floor near

the TV.

Front Speaker

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Rear Speaker

(Right)

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Step 3: Connecting speakers

and subwoofer

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

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- Ensure that the speaker cables are
correctly connected. Improper connections
may damage the system due to short<ircuit

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- You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabiiities of your TV.

- Connect the DVD system directly
to the TV.

Using Composite Video jack

O Use the supplied composite video cable

(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s

VIDEO OUT jack to the video input

jack (or labeled as A/V In, CVBS,

Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

O To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO

IN-TV jacks to the corresponding

AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

O Set the P-SCAN switch to OFF.’

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IMPORTANT!

The progressive scan video quality is

only possibie when using Pr/Cr Pb/CbY,
and a progressive scan TV is required.

Using Component Video jac (Pr/Cr Pb /Cb Y)

O Use a component video cables (red/blue/

green - not supplied) to connect the

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

© To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO

IN-TV jacks to the corresponding

AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

O If you are using a Progressive Scan TV

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

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Helpful Hint

- You have to power off the DVD system or
switch to standby mode before changing the
P-SCAN switch setting.

Option 3 Option 4

Connections

IMPORTANT!

If S-Video is used for DVD playback
connection, the system’s VIDEO
OUT setting will need to be changed
accordingly. Details are on page 27.

Using S-Video jaci

© Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO

OUT jack to the S-Video input jack

(or labeled asY/C or S-VHS) on the TV.

® To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio

cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO

IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding

AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

O Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF.’

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

Using an accessory RF modulatoi

© Use the supplied composite video cable

(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s

VIDEO OUT jack to the video input

jack on the RF modulator.

O Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack
on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA
IN jack on the TV.

& Connect the Antenna or Cable TV

service signal to the ANTENNA IN or

RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may
have been connected to your TV
previously. Disconnect it from the TV.)

0 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF.’

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Connections

Step 5: Connecting FM/AM

antennas

® 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.

@ Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM (75Q) jack. Extend the FM antenna

and fix its ends to the wall.
For better FM stereo reception, connect

an external FM antenna (not supplied.)

Step 6: Connecting the

power cord

After everything is connected

properly, plug the AC power cord
into the power outlet.

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

Helpful Hint

- Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the system for identification and
supply ratings.

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.

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Connections (optional)

Connecting aVCR or Cable/Satellite Box

Viewing .me] listening to the pl.tyback

O Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box

to the TV as shown.

© Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO IN-

AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on

theVCR or cable/satellite box.

Before starting operation, press AUX on
the remote to select “RU-'i” in order to
activate the input source.

Connecting digital audio equipment

Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL

OUT-COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL

COAXIAL IN jack on a digital recording
device (such as Dolby Digital decoder,
CD recorder.)

Before starting operation, set the
DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the

audio connection. (See page 28 “Setting
the digital output’’.)

O Connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT

jack to the VIDEO IN jack on theVCR.

O Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT

jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on theVCR.
This will allow you to make analog stereo

(two channel, right and left) recordings.

To view DVD playback while

recording, you must connect the DVD

system to your TV using S-VIDEO (as
shown above) or Component
(Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) video connection.

Helpful Hints:

- 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

Main unit and remote control

(T) STANDBY ON

- Switches to standby mode or turns on
the system.

@ Disc tray

@ OPEN/CLOSE A (DISC mode only)

- Opens/Closes the disc tray.

® System display panel
© ► II PLAY/PAUSE

- DISC; starts/pauses playback, (see pages

22, 23)

© PREV / NEXT

- DISC; *searches backward/forward or

selects a track, (see page 23)

- TUNER; tunes the radio frequency

up/down, (see pages 32)

- TV; selects previous/next channel on

Philips TV (on remote only.)

@ ■ STOP

- Exits an operation.

- DISC; stops playback or clears a program.

(see page 23, 24)

- TUNER; *erases a preset radio station

(see page 32).

© SOURCE

- Selects the relevant active mode ;TV,
DISC,TUNER (FM/AM) or AUX.

© PROG

- DISC; starts programming, (see page

24)

- TUNER; starts manual preset

programming, (see page 32)

® VOLUME (VOL + -)

- Adjusts the volume level.

@ PHONES

- Plugging in the headphones jack.
The speakers output will be cancelled.

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

Functional Overview

Control buttons available on the remote only

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® DISC MENU

- Enters disc contents menu, (see page 23)

® SYSTEM MENU (DISC mode only)

- Enters or exits system setup menu.

(see pages 26-27)

@ AT

- Selects movement direction in the menu.

- Use ► to select a preset radio station.

(see page 32)

® SURROUND

- Selects multichannel surround (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro
Logic II) or stereo mode,

(see page 33)

*

SOUND

Selects a sound effect, (see page 33)

REPEAT

Selects various repeat modes, (see page

24)

REPEAT A-B

Repeats a specific section on a disc.

(see page 24)

SUBW + -

Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level.

REAR + -

Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level.

CENTER + -

Adjusts center speaker’s sound level.

TVVOL + -

Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.)

(see page 34)

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer function, (see page 34)

DIM

Selects different levels of brightness for
display panel, (see page 33)

NIGHT (DVD mode only)

Optimizes the dynamic of the sound
output (see page 29)

MUTE

Mutes or restores the volume.

RESUME

Continues disc playback after an
interruption, (see page 23)

OK

Confirms a selection.

Numeric Keypad (0-9)

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

(!)

Switches to standby mode.
In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off.

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

17

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries

into the remote
control

O Open the battery compartment.

O Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,

following the indications (H

the compartment.

© Close the cover.

O Aim the remote control

directly at the remote
sensor (iR) on the front

panel.

0 Select the source you

wish to control by

pressing one of the
source select buttons on

the remote control (for

example TV.TUNER.)

O Then select the desired

function (for example

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Step 2: Setting the TV

IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all

the necessary connections. (See pages

12-13 “Connecting TV”.)

O Press SOURCE control until “SIBIT”

appears on the display panel (or press

DISC on the remote.)

O Turn on the TV and set to the correct

video-in channel. You should see the blue

DVD background screen on the TV.

Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, AAf IN, or VIDEO. See
your TV manual for more details.

Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button

repeatedly until you see the Video In

channel.

Or, the TV remote control may have a

button or switch that chooses different

video modes.

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

are using an RF modulator.

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.

18

Getting Started

Selecting the color system that
corresponds to your TV

In order for a DVD to play on this DVD
system, the color system of the DVD, the
TV and the DVD player should match.

Before changing the TV system, ensure
that yourTV supports the selected color
system.

O In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Use the ► A ▼ keys on the remote

to navigate in the menu.

O Highlight icon and press ▼.

Move to [Q and press ►.

Move to {TV SYSTEM} and press ►.

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

has the NTSC system. It will change the

video signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and

output it to NTSC format.

PAL - Select this if the connected TV has

the PAL system. It will change the video

signal of an NTSC disc and output it to
PAL format.

O Press AV to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

Follow the instructions show on the

TV to confirm the selection (if any).

-> If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.

Setting thcTV shape

Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to the TV you have connected.

The format you select must be available

on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.

O In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Use the ►

to navigate in the menu.

@ Highlight icon and press ▼.

Move to and press ►.
Move to {TV SHAPE} and press ►.

A V

keys on the remote

4:3 PS fPanScanT -

Select this if you have
a conventional TV and
want both sides of the

picture to be trimmed

or formatted to fit yourTV screen.

4:3 LB fletterbox) -

Select this if you have a

conventional TV. in this
case, a wide picture with
black bands on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen will be
displayed.

16:9 - Select this if

you have a wide

screen TV.

O Press

AT

to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press -4.

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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Getting Started

Step 3: Setting the speakers

You can adjust the delay time (center and

rear speakers only) and volume level for
individual speakers. These adjustments let

you optimize the sound according to

your surroundings and setup.

Ti'vtTui»' -Turning ori'iiff

If you have turned on the test tone, the
test signal will be automatically generated
to help you judge the sound level of each
speaker.

# In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Use the ► A ▼ keys on the remote

to navigate in the menu.

0 Highlight ^ icon and press ▼.

Move to and press ►.
Move to {TESTTONE} and press ►.

{CNTR DELAY} - Select this to set the
delay time in reiation to the listening
position/distance for the center speaker
(Sms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF).

{REAR DELAY} - Select this to set the
delay time in relation to the iistening
position/distance for rear speakers (15ms,
12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF).

O Press ► to adjust the settings that

best suit your surround sound needs.

O Press OK to confirm.

Helpful Hint

- Use longer delay time settings when the
rear speakers are closer to the listener than
the front speakers.

Adjusting the speaker output levcis

You can adjust the rear speakers, center
speaker and subwoofer output levels by
comparing the sound from the front
speakers.

O Press

AT

to select a setting.

Adjusting the delay time

O Press

AT

to highlight one of the options

below at a time, then press ►.

TIPS; To return to the previous menu, press <

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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Press the respective buttons on the
remote (REAR + - .CENTER + -
and SUBW + —) to adjust the output

level between -15dB ~ lOdB.

Helpful Hint

- If you have selected Stereo mode,
adjusting the center and rear speakers’

volume level will have no effect

Step 4: Setting language

preferences

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 defeult setting language will be used

instead. The OSD (on-screen display)
language for the system menu will remain

as you set it, regardless of various disc

languages.

On-scrccn display (OSD) languaj^i-

In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Use the ► A ▼ keys on the remote

to navigate in the menu.

Highlight HH icon and press ▼.
Move to m and press ►.

Move to {MENU LANG} and press ►.

Getting Started

O In disc mode, stop playback and press

SYSTEM MENU.

Use the

to navigate in the menu.

® Highlight 113 icon and press ▼.

Move to ^ and press ►.
Move to highlight one of the options
below at a time, then press ►.

- {AUDIO} (disc’s soundtrack)

- {SUBTITLE} (disc’s subtitles)

- {DISC MENU} (disc’s menu)

O Press

OK to confirm.

O Repeat steps 0~© for other settings.

► A T

AUDIO

AT

to select a language and press

keys on the remote

SUBTITLE
DISC MENU

Press

AT

to select a language and press

OK to confirm.

TiPSt To return to the previous menu, press <

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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Disc Operations

IMPORTANT!

- ani If the inhibit icon (or X)

^ i appears on the TV screen

Mbm when a button is pressed, it

means the function is not availabie
on the current disc or at the current
time.

- DVD discs and piayers are
designed with regional restrictions.

Before piaying a disc, make sure the

disc is for the same zone as your
piayer.

- Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc piayer to maifunction.

Playable discs

Your DVD home cinema system wili

piay:

- Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)

- Video CDs (VCDs)

- Super Video CDs (SVCDs)

- Audio Compact Discs (CDs)

- MP3 discs, picture (Kodak,JPEG) files
on CD-R(W)

- JPEG/ISO 9660 format

- Maximum 12 characters display

- Supported sampling frequencies :

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

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

variable bit rates

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Region Codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL
regions or for Region 1 in order

to play on this DVD system. You
cannot play discs that are labeled
for other regions.

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Helpful Hints:

- It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW in
all cases due to the type of disc or condition
of the recording.

- 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.

Playing discs

O Press SOURCE control until “DI5!T”

appears on the display panel (or press

DISC on the remote.)

0 Turn on the TV power and set to the

correct Video In channel. (See page 18
“Setting the TV”.)

You should see the blue DVD

background screen on the TV.

O Press the OPEN/CLOSE A to open the

disc tray and load a disc, then press the
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.

O Press ► II to start playback.

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 30-31.)

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Disc Operations

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 ►

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

To access the menu

Press DISC MENU on the remote.

ForVCDs with Playback Control

(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)

During playback, pressing DISC MENU

will return to the menu screen (if PBC is

on.)

option and press OK to confirm or use

the numeric keypad (0-9).

A T

keys or numeric

Use to select a play

Basic playback controls

Pausing playback

Press ► II.

To resume normal playback, press

► II again.

Selecting another track/chapter

Press or use the numeric

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

number.

If repeat mode is active, pressing

/ will replay the same track/chapter.

Searching backward/forward

Press and hold 1^^ / ►►!, then press

► II to resume normal playback.

While searching, pressing and holding

1-^-^ / again will increase the

search speed.

Stopping playback

Press ■.

Resuming playback from the

stopped point (DVD/VCD/CC

When play is stopped and the disc has

not been ejected, press RESUME.

To cancel the resume mode

When play is stopped, press ■ again.

Helpful Hints:

- Open the disc tray or disconnect the DVD
system from the power supply will cancel the
resume option.

— ForVCD disc, pressing RESUME button will

turn off the PBC mode and playback will
start from the beginning.

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied svith the discs.

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Disc Operations

Selecting various repeat functions

Repeat play mode

® While playing a disc, press REPEAT to

select various repeat mode.

"repeat” icon will appear on the

display, except REPEAT OFF mode.

DVD

CHAPTER REPEAT ON ­TITLE REPEAT ON ^ REPEAT-OFF

VCD/SVCD/CD

REPEAT-ONE (repeat the current
track) ^ REPEAT-ALL ­REPEAT-OFF

MP3

REPEAT-ONE - REPEAT-ALBUM ^

REPEAT-ALL - REPEAT-OFF

Helpful Hint

- For VCD, repeat playback is not possible if
the PBC mode is switched on.

Repeating a section within

chapter/track

® While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B

at the starting point.

0 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.

O Press REPEAT A-B again to resume

normal playback.

Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs)

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

O Stop playback, then press PROG on the

front panel to enter program mode.

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

a valid track number.

"FLIL L " will appear if you have

programmed 99 tracks.

O Press OK to store the track.
O Repeat steps 0-~® to select other

tracks.
O Press ► II to start program playback.
O Press ■ to stop playback or exit

program mode.

Stop playback, then press the

-t "PRljG CLP" appears.
Helpful Hints:

- If the DVD system is discoonected from

the power supply, it will erase the program.

- For VCD, the program option is only

possible if the PBC mode is turned off

again.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certan discs. /Mways refer

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Disc Operations

Using the menu bar to program

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on yourTV and set
to the correct Video In channel. (See

page 18 “Setting the TV”.)

O Stop playback, then press SYSTEM

MENU.

The menu bar will appear across the

top of the TV screen.

O Press ► to select and press ▼ to

enter the program menu.

PROGRAM POO: 00

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

the track number to be programmed.

->"FULL" will appear if you have
programmed 99 tracks.

O Press ► II to start program playback.

To clear the program

Stop playback, then press I again.

Playing MP3/Picture disc (KodakJPEG)

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on yourTV and set
to the correct Video In channel. (See

page 18 “Setting the TV”.)

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

The disc reading time may exceed

30 seconds due to the complexity of

the directory/file configuration.

O Playback will start automatically.

"^The album/picture menu appears on

the TV screen. If not, press DISC MENU

on the remote.

0 Use ► A ▼ keys to select a desired

album, then press OK to open the folder
(for MP3 disc only.)
H>The title menu appears on the TV
screen.

O Use ►

• You can also use the numeric keypad

• Press to select another title/

• Use ► A ▼ keys to rotate/flip the

• Press ► II to pause/resume playback.
© To stop playback, press ■ .

A V

keys to select a desired

title, then press OK to start playback.

(0-9) to enter your choice.

During playback, you can;

picture in the current folder.

picture files.

Helpful Hints:

- Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio
MP3 (DAM), only digital audio music wili play.

- It is normal to experience an occasionai
“skip" while listening to your MP3 discs.

- It may not be possible to play certain MP3
or JPEG disc due to the configuration and
characteristics of the disc or condition of the
recording.

- For multi-session discs with different
formats, only the first session wiil be available.

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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DVD Setup Menu Options

Using the menu bar

You can continue a number of operations
directly via the multiple menu bars on the
TV screen without interrupting the disc
playback. The exception is when you
enter ^ (SETUP MENU), after which the
playback will pause.

In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

The menu bar will appear across the

top of the TV screen.

W Use ► A T keys on the remote to

navigate in the menu.

Press ► to move through the menu bar.

Press T to enter the selection. If there

are multiple choices available, press ▼

repeatedly to select.

© Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove

the 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
muted. To resume normal playback, press ► II.

DVD: SFx1/2,SFx1/4,SFx1/8.

SR x1/2, SR x1/4, SR x1/8, OFF.

VCD; SFx1/1.SFx1/2,SFx1/3,OFF.

(SF - Slow Forward, SR- Slow Rerverse)

Vast reverse (fr>

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

FAST FORWARD (FF)

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

Select a search speed (FR ■ backward, FF - forward).
The volume will be muted. To resume normal
playback, press ^11.

STATUS

Allows viewing of the current status of the disc.
The information will vary depending on the disc
format.

I Available on DVD only

I TITLE SEARCH (TITLE XXtYY")

I Select a Title for playback to begin.

CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XXrYY)

I Select a Chapter for playback to begin.
I "XX" - current title/chapter number.

I "YY" - total number of title/chapter.
I Use the numeric keypad (0‘9) to change the

I

"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 (for DVD and VCD with PBC-OFF
only)

ZOOM

Select an enlarge picture ratio ; x1.5, x2 or x4.
Use ^ ►

A T

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 ► II.

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 program
menu (see page 25 "Using the menu bar to program".)

keys to move within the enlarged

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DVD Setup Menu Options

Using the Setup Menu

This DVD setup is carried out via the TV,

enabling you to customize the DVD system
to suit your particular requirements.

O In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Playback will pause.

0 Highlight IQ icon and press ▼ to enter

the setup menu. Then press A ▼ to
select one of the setup menu options and
press ► to enter the menu.

I Picture Setup

IS Sound Setup

Language Setup

iggi Feature Setup

Use ► A ▼ keys on the remote to
navigate in the menu.

Press OK to confirm your selection.

Setting the video output

Choose the type of video output that
matches the video connection between
the DVD system and your TV.

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

Igl > Video Out

S-VIDEO

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

PR PB Y / SCART

Select this if you have connected the

DVD system to your TV using component
video jacks. (SCART - this feature is not
available for this model.)

Helpful Hint

- 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.

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

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press <

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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DVD Setup Menu Options

creen Saver - turning on/off

The screen saver will help to prevent

yourTV display device from becoming
damaged.

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

[§j| > ScR SAVER

OFF

Select this to disabie the screen saver
function.

ON

Select this if you wish to turn off the TV
screen when play is stopped or paused
for more than five (5) minutes.

Setting Che digital output

Set Digital Output according to the
optional audio equipment you connected.

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

1^ > Digital Out

AIL

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

decoder.

PCM 96 kHz

Select this if the optional audio
equipment is capable of processing digitai
signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.

However, if the sound output is distorted
or there is no sound, seiect ‘48 kHz’
instead.

PCM 48 kHz

Select this if the optional audio
equipment is incapable of processing

96 kHz digital signal input. The signai wiil
then be converted to a standard signal
with sampling rates of 48 kHz.

OFF

Seiect this to deactivate the digitai

output.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press <

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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Helpful Hint

- Analog signal will also be available through

the digital output

DVD Setup Menu Options

Night mode - turning on/off

When activated the night mode, the high
volume outputs will be softened and low
volume outputs will be brought upward
to an audible level. It is useful for
watching your favorite action movie
without disturbing others at night.
This function can also be accessed via the

NIGHT button on the remote.
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup

Menu" and select:

SS > Night Mode

ITAI

OFF

Select this when you want to enjoy the
full dynamic of surround sound.

ON

Select this to level out the volume.
This feature is only available for movies
with Dolby Digital mode.

Restoring to original settings

Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control.

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

I > Defaults

RESET

Pressing ► to select {RESET}, all settings
will now reset to factory defaults.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press <

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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DVD Setup Menu Options

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.

O In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Use the

to navigate in the menu.

O Select ¡Q icon and press ▼.

Move to IP and press ►.
Move to {PARENTAL} and press ►.

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.

“Changing the password.”

► A T

To change the password, see page 31

keys on the remote

O 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’

I

O Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove

the menu.

Rating explanations

NO PARENTAL - It will play all discs.
8 ADULT

7NC-17

6PG-R

4PG13

3 PG
1 G

Helpful Hints:

- VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so
parental control has no effect on these type
of discs.This also applies to most illegal
DVDs.

- Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the Disc cover. The rating level feature does
not prohibit play of such Discs.

Mature material; should be viev/ed
only by adults due to graphic sexual
material, violence, or language.
No children under age 17; not
recommended viesving for children
under age 17.
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.
Material is unsuitable for children
under age 13.
Parental Guidance suggested.
General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press <

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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DVD Setup Menu Options

Changing the password

You can change the four-digit password

used for Parental Control. Enter your

four-digit password to play a prohibited
disc or if prompted for a password. The
default password is‘1234.’

O In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

Use the ◄►AY keys on the remote

to navigate in the menu.

O Select icon and press ▼.

Move to and press ►.
Move to {PASSWORD} and press ►.

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

your original four-digit password at “Enter

old code.”

If you are asked to enter the code for

the first time, key in ‘1234.’

If you forget your password, press ■

four times to restore to the default

password (1234.)

O Enter your new four-digit password.

Enter the same new four-digit password

again.

Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove

the menu.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press -4.

To remove the menu, press SYSTTEM MENU.

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Tuner Operations

IMPORTANT!

Make sure the FM and AM antennas
are connected.

Tuning to radio stations

O Press TUNER on the remote (or press

SOURCE control on front panel) to

select “Fm” or“Rf1.”

O Press and hold on the

remote until the frequency indication
starts to change, then release.

The next radio station will tune

automatically.

© To tune a weak station, press /

briefly and repeatedly until an optimal

reception is found.

Presetting radio stations

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

Aiitniii.itic pn-ifUing

You can store all available radio stations
automatically.

In tuner mode, press and hold PROG

until "RLiTu PRuB" appears.

-♦ All the available radio stations with
strong transmission signal will be stored.

Automatic preset will begin from
preset (1) and all your former presets will
be overridden.
*4 If it has reached 40 presets,“Pi7[JG
FULL” appears.

Once completed,“PRuG GWU”
appears.

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You can choose to store only your
favourite radio stations.

O Tune to your desired radio station (see

“Tuning to a radio station”.)

© Press PROG.

“program” icon appears.

© Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to

select a preset number.

If “program” icon goes off before you
select the desired preset number, press
PROG again.

-33:|

O Press PROG again to store.
© Repeat steps ©~© to store other radio

stations.

Helpful Hints:

- If you attempt to program more than 40
preset radio stations,‘PROB FULL”
appears.

- The system wili exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within five seconds.

Selecting a preset radio station

Press ► or use the numeric keypad

(0-9) to select a preset number.

The preset number, radio frequency,

and waveband will appear.

Dc'k'tino .1 preset radio stati

Press and hold ■ until“P”” LLP”
appears.

The current preset radio station will

be deleted.

J

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Other Functions

Sound Control

IMPORTANT!

For proper surround sound, make

sure the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 11.)

Selecting siirrmiiid sound

Press SURROUND to select surround
or stereo mode.

The availabilit/ of the various surround
sound modes depends on the number of
speakers used and the sound available on
the disc.

The center and surround speakers
operate only in Multi-channel surround
mode.

The available output modes for multi
channel include: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II surround
sound.

Stereo broadcasts or recordings will
produce some surround channel effects
when played in a surround mode.

However, monaural (single channel
sound) sources will not produce any
sound from the rear speakers.

Volume control

Adjust VOLUME control (or press

VOL +/ — on the remote) to increase

or decrease the volume level.

"t'uL " )i" appears. denotes the

volume level.

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones plug to the

PHONES socket at the front of the

DVD system.

The speakers will be mute.

To turn off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE.

Playback will continue without sound

and "mLITC" appears.

To restore the volume, press MUTE

again or increase the volume level.

Dimming system’s display screen

In any active mode, press DIM to select
desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW.

Sc'IcTting (llgit.ll Sliuiul i ffi'CCS

Select a preset digital sound effects that

matches your disc’s content or that

optimizes the sound of the musical style
you are playing.

Press SOUND to select the available

sound effect.
When playing movie discs, you can select:

CONCERT, DRAMA,ACTION or SCI-FI.

When playing music discs or while in TV,

TUNER or AUX mode, you can select:

ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ.

Helpful Hint

- For flat sound output, select CONCERT or

CLASSIC.

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Other Functions

Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television

O Press TV.

© Press or use the numeric

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

© Press TVVOL +/— to adjust the TV’s

volume level.

O Press (!) to turn off your TV.

Helpful Hint

- When listening to TV or AL/X programs,

press the respective TV or AL/X button on the
remote in order for the sound to be heard.

Setting the Sleep Timer

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

Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches
the desired preset turn-off time.

The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

-□rr- 15 ...

“sleep” icon will show on the display,

except if "uFF" is selected.

I'/ITH I

I l±l M

U

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.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until "uFF”
appears or press the STANDBY ON
button.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power

- Front

- Rear

- Center

- Subwoofer
Frequency Response
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Input Sensitivity

-AUXIn

-TV In

® ■(ohm, 120 Hz-12.5 kHz. 1056 THD

500 W Total power
SOW RMS / channel
60W FTC ® / channel
SOW RMS/channel
SOW RMS
100WRMS
1S0 Hz-14 kHz/±3 dB
> 60 dB (A-weighted)

400 mV
400 mV

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range FM S7.S - 108 MHz

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dBf
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity AM 5000 pV/m
Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB

IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

AM Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB

Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 3%

Frequency Response

Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB

(100 kHz steps)
AM 530-1710 kHz
(10 kHz steps)

AM 28 dB

AM 24 dB
FM 55 dB
AM 40 dB

FM Stereo 3%
AM 5%
FM180 Hz-10 kHz/
±6 dB

DISC SECTION

Laser Type Semiconductor

Disc Diameter 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
Video DAC

Signal System
Video Format 4:3/16:9
Video S/N

Composite Video Output I.OVp-p, 75 Ì2

S-Video Output Y-1.0Vp-p,75D

Audio DAC

Frequency Response 4 Hz-20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

Digital Output

- PCM

- Dolby Digital

10 Bits
PAL / NTSC

56 dB (minimum)

C-0.286 Vp-p, 75 n
24 Bits / 96 kHz

4 Hz - 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz - 44 kHz (96 kHz)
SPDIF (Sony Philips
digital interface) Coaxial
lEC 60958
lEC 60958, lEC 61937

MAIN UNIT

Power Supply Rating
Power Consumption
Dimensions (w x h x d)

Weight

120 V/60 Hz
160W

435 X 48 X 350 (mm)

17.13x1.89x13.78 (inch)

4.35 kg / 9.57 pounds

SPEAKERS

Front/Rear speakers

System

Impedance 4D

Speaker drivers

Frequency response
Dimensions (w x h x d) 90 X 230 X 80 (mm)

Weight

2 ways, Bass Reflex
system

3” woofer, 1 3/4” piezo
120 Hz-20 kHz

3.54 X 9.06 X 3.15 (inch)

0.835 kg/1.837 pounds

CENTER SPEAKER

System

Impedance

Speaker drivers

Frequency response
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 X 72 X 64 (mm)

Weight

5 multi directional driver

4Q

4 X 3” woofer,

1 3/4” piezo
120 Hz-20 kHz

17.13 X 2.83 x2.52(inch)

1.25 kg/2.75 pounds

SUBWOOFER

Impedance

Speaker drivers

Frequency response
Dimensions (w x h x d)

Weight

3Q
6 1/2” woofer
30 Hz-120 Hz
300 X 300 X 300 (mm)

11.81x11.81x11.81 (inch)

4.5 kg/9.9 pounds

Specifications subject to change without prior
notice

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Troubleshooting

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

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for
repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, please
call 1-800-531-0039 for help.

Problem

No power.

No 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.

Solution

Check if the AC power cord is property
connected.
Press the SWNDBY ON on the front of the
DVD system to turn on the power.

Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video in
channel selection. Change the TV channel until

you see the DVD screen, (see page 18)

Press DISC on the remote.
Switch the P-SCAN at the back panel to “OFF”
position if you are not using a Progressive Scan

If this happens when you changing the setting
of the ‘TV SYSTEM’, wait for 15 seconds for
auto recovery, (see page 19)
Check the video connectlon. (see pages 12r13)
Sometimes a small amount of picture
distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.
Clean the disc, (see page 10)

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

Depending: on the TVj it may not be possible to

change the aspect ratio.
Adjust the volume.

Check the speaker connections and settings,
(see pages 11, 20)
Disconnect the headphones.
Press the correct source button on the

V remote (TV or AUXtior example) to choose

; the equipment that you want to hear through

the DVD system? (see pages 12,13; 15)

The DVD system does not work.

The disc tray cannot open and “TRAY
LOCKED” is displayed.

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ii Disconnect the power cord from the power

outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the

power cord and try to operate again as usual.
Press and hold SOURCE button on the front

panel for more than two seconds, then press
PLAY button.

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 center and
rear speakers.

Solution

Insert 3 readable disc with the playback side
facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be
finalized, (see page
Check the disc type, color system and region
code, (see page 22)

Check for any scratches or smudges on the

> SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup

22)

- You may need to enter the password in order
to change the parental control rating level or
to unlock the disc for playback, (see page 30).

- 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.

- Qianging the language for the sound or

subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.

- Press CENTER -I- - or REAR + - to

adjust the volume level, (see page 20)

- Make sure the center and rear speakers are
connected correctly, (see page 11)

- , Press SURROUND button to select a correct
surround sound setting, (see page 33)

- Make sure the source you are playing is
recorded or broadcast in surround sound
(DPLII, Dolby Digital, etc.)

Radio reception is poor.

The remote control does not function
properly.

The display panel is dark.

Lovr hum or buzz sound.

- 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 orTUNER.for
example) before pressing the function button
(►ll,K^ ►►!.)

- 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,

- Press DIM again, (see page 33)

- Place the DVD system as far away as possible

from electrical devices that may be causing

interference.

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Glossary

Analog: Sound that has not been turned into

numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital
sound has specific numerical values. These
jacks send audio through two channels, the left
and right

Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and

horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT lacks: 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

second, 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.

Connponent Video Out lacks: Jacks on the

back of the DVD System that send high-quality

video to a TV that has Component Video In

jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.)

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for

allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,

multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

Digital: Sound that has been converted into

numerical values. Digital sound is available

when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks.These jacks

send audio through multiple channels, instead

of just two channels as analog does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system

developed by Dolby Laboratories containing

up to six channels of digital audio (front left

and right, surround left and right, center and

subwoofer.)

Dolby Pro Logic II: It creates five full-

bandwidth output channels from two-channel

sources. Decode only systems that derive 5.1

channels instead of the conventional 4

channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

IPEG: A very common digital still picture

format.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 the MP3 format
One CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10
times more data then a regular CD.

Parental control: Limits Disc play according

to the age of the users or 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 fPuIsc Code Modulationi: A system

for converting analog sound signal to digital
signal for later processing, with no data
compression used in conversion.

Playback control fPBO: Refers to the

signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
controlling playback. By using menu screens
recorded on aVideo CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive
playback and searching.

Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal

lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame.
This system can convert the interlaced video
from DVD into progressive format when the

DVD Player is connerted to a Progressive Scan
TV. It dramatically increases the vertical

resolution and provides the best picture.

Repion code: A system allowing discs to be

played only in the region designated.This unit
will only play discs that have compatible region

codes. You can find the region code of your

unit by looking on the product label. Some

discs are compatible with more than one

region (or ALL regions.)

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending

separate signals for the luminance and the

color. You can use S-Video only if yourTV has

an S-Video In jack.

Sampling Frequency: Frequency of

sampling data when analog data is converted to

digital data Sampling frequency numerically

represents how many time the original analog

signal is sampled per second.

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 movie or music

feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title

number, enabling you to locate the title you

want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back

of the DVD system that sends the DVD

picture video to aTV.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty ser
vice. A sales receipt or other document showing that you

purchased the product is considered proof of purchase,

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your produce

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

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover;

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

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

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

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to

enable it to operate in any country other than the coun
try for which it was designed, manufactured, approved
and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by
these modifications.

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

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

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the

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

MAKE 5UREYOU KEEP...

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

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner's manual for assistance. If you

have additional questions, call us at 1-800-531-0039.

TO GETWARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,

PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair. When
the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at
the center. Centers may keep defective parts.

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all Implied
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some

states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GETWARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

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

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

REMEMBER...

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

MODEL#

SERIAL#

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

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

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