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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
Notice 6
2 Your DVD Micro Theater 8
Introduction 8
What’
s in the box 8
Overview of the main unit 9
Overview of the remote control 10
3 Connect 12
Place the unit 12
Connect speak
ers and subwoofer 12
Connect FM antenna 12
Connect TV 13
Connect power 14
4 Get started 16
Prepare the remote control 16
Set clock
16
Turn on 16
Find the correct viewing channel 17
Select the correct TV system 17
Change system menu language 17
Turn on Progressive Scan 17
5 Play 19
Play a disc 19
Pla
y from USB 20
Play DivX video 20
Play MP3/WMA/picture files 20
Play control 21
Play options 21
Picture view options 22
6 Adjust settings 23
General setup 23
Audio setup
23
Video setup 24
Preference setup 24
7 Tune to FM radio stations 26
Program radio stations automatically 26
Progr
am radio stations manually 26
Tune to a preset radio station 26
Set RDS clock 26
Show RDS information 27
8 Adjust volume level and sound effect
28
Adjust volume level 28
Select a sound eff
ect 28
Mute sound 28
Listen through headphone 28
9 Other features 29
Activate demonstration mode 29
Adjust br
ightness of display panel 29
Set the alarm timer 29
Set the sleep timer 29
Connect other devices 29
10 Product information 30
Specifications 30
Suppor
ted disc formats 31
USB playability information 31
RDS program types 32
11 Troubleshooting 33
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g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
i Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
j Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
k 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.
l Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
m 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.
n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
damage to the unit:
1 Important
Safety
This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
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How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown
= live (L).
As these colours may not correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the blue wire to the terminal •
marked N or coloured black.
Connect the brown wire to the terminal •
marked L or coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth •
terminal in the plug, marked E (or
) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may
require consent. see Copyright Act 1956 and
The performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to
1972.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or •
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
Warning
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance •
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this unit. •
Never lubricate any part of this unit. •
Place this unit on a flat, hard and stable •
surface.
Never place this unit on other electrical
•
equipment.
Only use this unit indoors. Keep this unit away
•
from water, moisture and liquid-filled objects.
Keep this unit away from direct sunlight, naked
•
flames or heat.
Never look into the laser beam inside 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.
o Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
p Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
q This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Safety-Important notes for users in
the U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:
a Remove fuse cover and fuse.
b Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5
Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
c Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your
socket outlets, it should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this
should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug
without a fuse is used, the fuse at the
distribution board should not be greater
than 5 Amp.
Note: The severed plug must be disposed
off to avoid a possible shock hazard
should it be inserted into a 13 Amp
socket elsewhere.
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Notice
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means that the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. Correct disposal of
your old product helps to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed with normal household
waste.Please inform yourself about the local
rules on separate collection of batteries
because correct disposal helps to prevent
negative consequences for the environmental
and human health.
Hearing safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
Using headphones at a high volume can •
impair your hearing. This product can
produce sounds in decibel ranges that
may cause hearing loss for a normal
person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are
offered for those that may have already
experienced some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your •
hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So after prolonged
listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can
actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
Set your volume control at a low setting. •
Slowly increase the sound until you can •
hear it comfortably and clearly, without
distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
Prolonged exposure to sound, even •
at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause
hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment •
reasonably and take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines
when using your headphones.
Listen at reasonable volumes for •
reasonable periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as •
your hearing adapts.
Do not turn up the volume so high that •
you can’t hear what’s around you.
You should use caution or temporarily •
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations. Do not use headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Norge
Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor
ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er
tilsluttet nettkontakten.
For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk
støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller
fuktighet.
This apparatus includes this label:
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the •
apparatus.
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.
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
‘DVD Video’ is a trademark of DVD Format/
Logo Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
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You can play DVD discs with the following
region codes:
DVD region code Countries
Europe
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Main unit•
2 speakers•
Subwoofer•
Remote control with battery•
Composite video cable (yellow)•
Power cord•
FM wire antenna•
MP3 Link cable•
User manual•
Quick start guide•
2 Your DVD
Micro Theater
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.Philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
watch video from DVD/VCD/SVCD or •
USB devices
enjoy audio from discs or USB devices•
view pictures from discs or USB devices•
Listen to FM radio•
You can enrich sound output with these
sound effects:
Digital Sound Control (DSC)•
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)•
The unit supports these media/disc formats:
Recordable
ReWritable
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d /
Skip to the previous/next track.•
Skip to the previous/next title or •
chapter.
Select a preset radio station.•
e Disc compartment
f
Headphone socket.•
g MP3-LINK
Jack for an external audio device.•
Overview of the main unit
a
Turn on the apparatus or switch to •
the Eco Power standby mode.
b SOURCE
Select a source.•
c VOL -/+
Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•
n
k
m l
j
a b
e
f g h
c
d
i
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Overview of the remote
control
a
Turn on the apparatus or switch to •
the Eco Power standby mode.
b Source selection keys
Select a source.•
x
w
t
s
q
r
o
p
u
v
i
l
j
k
m
n
c
b
a
d
h
f
g
e
h USB DIRECT
USB socket.•
i
Open or close the disc •
compartment.
j MODE
Select repeat play modes.•
Select shuffle play modes.•
k Remote control sensor
l
Start or pause play.•
m
Stop play.•
Erase a program.•
In demo mode, activate or deactivate •
demonstration.
n Display panel
Display current status.•
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m SUBTITLE
Select a subtitle language.•
n GOTO
During disc play, specify a position to •
start play.
o ANGLE/PROG
Select a DVD camera angle.•
Program tracks.•
Program titles/chapters for DVD play.•
Program radio stations.•
p Numeric keypad
Select a title/chapter/track directly.•
q
Stop play.•
Erase a program.•
r
/
Skip to the previous/next track.•
Skip to the previous/next title or •
chapter.
Select a preset radio station.•
s
Start or pause play.•
t DSC
Select a preset sound setting.•
u OK
Confirm a selection.•
v A-B
Repeat a specific section within a •
track/disc.
w SYSTEM MENU
Access or exit the system setup •
menu.
x MODE/DIM
Select repeat play modes.•
Select shuffle play modes.•
Select a brightness level for the •
display screen.
c DISPLAY/RDS
Display play information on a •
connected TV.
For selected FM radio stations: •
display RDS information.
d DISC MENU
For video discs: access or exit the •
disc menu.
For video discs with playback •
control(PBC): turn on/off PBC.
e AUDIO
For VCD, select stereo, mono-left or •
mono-right channel.
For DVD/DivX video, select an audio •
language.
f
/
Search within a track.•
Tune to a radio station.•
For menus, navigate left/right.•
Move an enlarged picture left/right.•
Rotate or invert pictures.•
g
SLOW/ ZOOM
For menus, navigate up/down.•
Rotate or invert pictures.•
(•
SLOW) For video discs: select a
slow play mode.
(•
ZOOM) For video: zoom in/out.
h LOUD/DBB
Turn on or off automatic loudness •
adjustment.
Turn on or off dynamic bass •
enhancement.
i VOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•
j MUTE
Mute or restore volume.•
k CLOCK
Set the clock.•
l SLEEP/TIMER
Set the sleep timer.•
Set the alarm timer.•
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Connect speakers and
subwoofer
Note
Ensure that the colors of the speaker wires and •
terminals are matched.
For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers
•
only.
Connect only speakers with impedance that is
•
the same or higher than the supplied speakers.
Refer to the Specifications section of this
manual.
1 Hold down the socket flap.
2 Insert the stripped part of the wire
completely.
Insert the right speaker wires to “• R”,
left speaker wires to “L”.
Insert the subwoofer wires to “• SW”.
Insert the red wires to “• +”, black
wires to “-”.
3 Release the socket flap.
Connect FM antenna
abc
3 Connect
Place the unit
1 Place the unit near to the TV.
2 Place the left and right speakers at equal
distance from the TV and at an angle
of approximately 45 degrees from the
listening position.
3 Place the subwoofer at the corner of the
room or at least one meter away from
the TV.
Note
To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted •
noise, never place this apparatus and speakers
too close to any radiation devices.
Place this unit on top of a table or mount it on
•
the wall.
Never place this unit in an enclosed cabinet.
•
Install this unit near the AC outlet where the •
AC power plug can be easily reached.
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1 Connect a scart cable (not supplied) to:
the • SCART socket on this unit.
the • SCART socket on the TV.
Option 2: Connect through
component video
Connect a progressive scan TV through
component video for higher quality video.
Note
The progressive scan video quality is only •
available when a progressive scan TV is
connected.
If your TV does not support progressive scan,
•
you cannot view the picture.
For how to activate progressive scan on your
•
TV, refer to the TV user manual.
Connect a progressive scan TV through
component video for higher quality video.
1 Connect component video cables (red/
blue/green - not supplied) to:
the • VIDEO OUT (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y)
sockets on this unit.
the component input sockets on the •
TV.
TV
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN PUT
Tip
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust •
the position of the antenna.
For better FM stereo reception, connect an
•
outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL jack.
The unit does not support MW radio
•
reception.
1 Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to
the FM AERIAL socket on the unit.
Connect TV
Connect video cables
With this connection, you can watch video
from the unit on the TV screen.
You can select the best video connection that
your TV supports.
Option 1: Connect through SCART (for a •
standard TV).
Option 2: connect through component •
video (for a standard TV or Progressive
Scan TV).
Option 3: connect through S-Video (for a •
standard TV).
Option 4: connect through composite •
video (CVBS) (for a standard TV).
Option 1: Connect through SCART
TV
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Connect audio cables
1 To play sound from the TV through this
unit, connect audio cables (red/white -
not supplied) to:
the • AUX IN L/R sockets on this unit.
the audio output sockets on the TV.•
Connect power
TV
L LINE IN R
Option 3: Connect through S-Video
1 Connect an S-video cable (not supplied)
to:
the • S-Video socket on this unit.
the • S-Video socket on the TV.
Option 4: Connect through
composite video
1 Connect the supplied composite video
cable to:
the • VIDEO OUT socket on this unit.
the video input socket on the TV.•
S-VIDEO IN
TV
TV
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Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the •
power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the back or the underside
of the unit.
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure
•
you have completed all other connections.
1 Connect the AC power cord to the wall
socket.
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Set clock
1
In the Eco Power standby mode, press
and hold CLOCK to activate the clock
setting mode.
The hour digits are displayed and begin »
to blink.
2 Press + VOL - to set the hour.
The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.
3 Press + VOL - to set the minute.
4 Press CLOCK to confirm the clock
setting.
Turn on
1
Press .
The unit switches to the last selected »
source.
Switch to standby mode
1 Press to switch the unit to Eco Power
Standby mode.
The backlight on the display panel »
turns off.
The blue Eco Power indicator turns on. »
Tip
In the Eco Power mode, you can press •
CLOCK to switch to the standby mode and
view the clock (if set).
If the system remains in the standby mode for
•
more than 90 seconds, it switches to the Eco
Power mode automatically.
4 Get started
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or •
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Prepare the remote control
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from •
heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries
in fire.
For first-time use:
1 Remove the protective tab to activate the
remote control battery.
To replace the remote control batteries:
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert one lithium CR2025 battery with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Note
Before you press any function button on the •
remote control, first select the correct source
with the remote control.
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Change system menu
language
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [General Setup Page].
3 Select [OSD Language] and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK.
5 To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
Turn on Progressive Scan
Progressive scan displays twice the number of
frames per seconds than interlaced scanning
(ordinary TV system). With nearly double the
number of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
Before you turn on this feature, ensure that:
The TV supports progressive scan signals.•
You have connected this unit with the TV •
through component video.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Ensure that the TV progressive scan
mode is deactivated (see the TV user
manual).
3 Switch the TV to the correct viewing
channel for this unit.
4 Press DISC.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
6 Press / to select [Video Setup Page]
in the menu, then press
.
7 Select [Component] > [Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y],
then press OK.
8 Select [TV Mode] > [Progressive], then
press OK.
A warning message is displayed. »
9 To proceed, select [OK] and press OK.
The progressive setup is complete. »
Find the correct viewing
channel
1
Press to turn on the unit.
2 Press DISC to switch to disc mode.
3 Turn on the TV and switch to the correct
video-in channel in one of the following
ways:
Go to the lowest channel on your •
TV, then press the Channel Down
button until you see the Philips
screen.
Press the source button repeatedly •
on the remote control of your TV.
Tip
The video-in channel is between the lowest •
and highest channels and may be called
FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO etc. See the TV user
manual on how to select the correct input on
the TV.
Select the correct TV system
Change this setting if the video does not appear
correctly. By default, this setting matches the
most common setting for TVs in your country.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select [Preference Page].
3 Select [TV Type] and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK.
• [PAL] - For TV with PAL color
system.
• [Auto] - For TV that is compatible
with both PAL and NTSC.
• [NTSC] - For TV with NTSC color
system.
5 To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Note
If a blank/distorted screen is displayed, wait •
for 15 seconds for auto recovery or turn off
progressive scan manually.
10 Turn on the progressive scan mode on
the TV.
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To access or exit the menu manually:
1 Press DISC MENU.
For VCD with PlayBack Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only):
With the PBC feature, you can play VCD
interactively according to the menu screen.
1 During play, press DISC MENU to
enable/disable PBC.
When PBC is enabled, the menu »
screen is displayed.
When PBC is disabled, normal play is »
resumed.
Select an audio language
You can select an audio language on DVDs or
DiVx video.
1 During disc play, press AUDIO.
The language options appear. If the »
selected audio channels is unavailable,
the default disc audio channel is used.
Note
For some DVDs, the language can only be •
changed from the disc menu. Press DISC
MENU to access the menu.
Select a subtitle language
You can select a subtitle language on DVDs or
DivX
®
Ultra discs.
During play, press • SUBTITLE.
Tip
For some DVDs, the language can only be •
changed from the disc menu. Press DISC
MENU to access the menu.
5 Play
Note
With some disc/file types, play may differ. •
Play a disc
Caution
Never look at the laser beam inside the unit. •
Risk of product damage! Never play discs with •
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc
treatment sheets.
Never put any objects other than discs into
•
the disc compartment.
1 Press DISC to select the DISC source.
2 Press on the front panel.
The disc tray opens. »
3 Place a disc onto the tray and press .
Ensure that the label faces up. »
4 Play starts automatically.
To stop play, press •
.
To pause or resume play, press •
.
To skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track, press
/ .
If play does not start automatically:
Select a title/chapter/track and then press •
.
Tip
To play a locked DVD, enter the 4-digit •
parental control password.
Use the disc menu
When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu
may be displayed on the TV screen.
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For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices, press • USB.
3 Select a file to play and press .
To stop play, press •
.
To pause or resume play, press •
.
To change a subtitle language, press •
SUBTITLE.
Note
You can only play DivX videos rented or •
purchased through the DivX registration code
of this unit.
Subtitle files with the following filename
•
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are
supported but do not appear on the file
navigation menu.
The subtitle filename has to be the same as
•
the file name of the video.
Play MP3/WMA/picture files
You can play MP3/WMA/picture files copied
onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB
device.
1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
2 Select a source:
For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices, press • USB.
3 Press / to select a folder, then press
OK to confirm.
4 Press / to select a file from the folder.
5 Press to start play.
To stop play, press •
.
To pause or resume play, press •
.
To skip to the previous/next file, •
press
/ .
To return to the upper-level menu, •
press DISC MENU, then press OK
to confirm.
Play from USB
Note
Ensure that the USB device contains playable •
music, pictures or video.
1 Insert the USB device.
2 Press USB to select the USB source.
3 Press / to select a folder, then press
OK to confirm.
4 Press / to select a file from the folder.
5 Press to start play.
To stop play, press •
.
To pause or resume play, press •
.
To skip to the previous/next file, •
press
/ .
To return to the upper-level menu, •
press DISC MENU, then press OK
to confirm.
Play DivX video
You can play DivX files copied onto a CD-R/
RW, recordable DVD or USB device.
1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
2 Select a source:
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Play starts automatically at your •
selected point.
Resume video play from last stopped
point
Note
This feature is only available for DVD/VCD •
play.
1 In stop mode and when the disc has not
been removed, press
.
To cancel resume mode and stop play
completely:
1 In stop mode, press .
Play options
Display play information
1 During play, press DISPLAY/RDS
repeatedly to display play information.
Program
Note
You cannot program picture files/discs. •
For video discs/audio CDs:
1 In stop mode, press ANGLE/PROG to
access the program menu.
2 Enter the tracks/chapters to add to the
program.
3 Repeat step 2 until the program is
complete.
4 Select [Start] to play the program.
For Divx/MP3/WMA files:
1 During play mode, press DISC MENU
until the file list is displayed.
Play control
Select repeat/shuffle play options
1 During play, press MODE/DIM repeatedly
to select a repeat option or the shuffle
play mode.
To resume normal play, press •
MODE/DIM repeatedly until no
option is displayed.
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA)
1 During music or video play, press A-B at
the start point.
2 Press A-B at the end point.
The selected section starts to play »
repeatedly.
To cancel repeat play, press • A-B
again.
Note
The section A and B can be set only within the •
same track/title.
Search forward/backward
1 During play, press / repeatedly to
select a search speed.
To resume play at normal speed, •
press
.
Search by time or chapter/track
number
1 During video/audio play, press GOTO
until a time field or chapter/track field is
displayed.
For the time field, enter the play •
position in hours, minutes and
seconds.
For the chapter/track field, enter the •
chapter/track.
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Select a camera angle
Note
This feature is only available for DVDs •
recorded with multiple camera angles.
1 During play, press ANGLE/PROG
repeatedly to select a camera angle.
Picture view options
Preview pictures
1 During play, press .
The thumbnails of 12 pictures are »
displayed.
2 Select one of the following:
a picture•
the slide show option•
the menu option•
the next/previous page (if available)•
3 Press OK to:
play the selected picture•
start slide show of all pictures•
enter the menu where each remote •
key function is explained
turn to the next/previous page (if •
available)
Select a slide show play mode
1 During play, press ANGLE/PROG
repeatedly to select a slide-show play
mode.
Rotate picture
1 During play, press / / / to rotate
the picture anti-clockwise/clockwise.
2 Select a file, then press ANGLE/PROG to
add the file to the program list.
3 Repeat steps 2 until the program is
complete.
4 Press DISC MENU until the program list
is displayed.
5 Press to play the program.
To delete a file from the [Program List]:
1 Press DISC MENU until the program list
is displayed.
2 Select a file, then press ANGLE/PROG to
delete the file from the program list.
Zoom in/out image
1 During video play, press (ZOOM)
repeatedly to zoom in/out the image.
When the image is zoomed in, you •
can press
/ to pan through the
image.
Slow-motion play
1 During video play, press (SLOW)
repeatedly to select a slow play option.
The sound is muted. »
To resume play at normal speed, press »
.
Change the audio channel
Note
This feature is only available for VCD/DivX •
play.
1 During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select an audio channel available on the
disc:
Mono Left•
Mono Right•
Stereo•
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[DIVX (R) VOD]
Display the DivX
®
registration code.
Tip
Enter this DivX registration code when you •
rent or purchase video from http://vod.divx.
com/. The DivX videos rented or purchased
through the DivX
®
VOD (Video On Demand)
service can be played only on the device to
which it is registered.
Audio setup
On [Audio Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[Analog Audio Setup] > [Analog Audio Setup
Page] > [Downmix]
Select audio signals output to speakers.
• [L/R] – If the connected device supports
the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, select this
option.
• [Stereo] –If the sound is delivered from
the two front speakers only, select this
option.
• [3D Surround] – To apply the virutal
surround sound effect, select this option.
[Analog Audio Setup] > [Digital Output]
Select audio formats supported by the
connected device.
• [SPDIF Off] – Turn off the digital output.
• [All] – If the connected device supports
multi-channel audio formats, select this
option.
• [PCM Only] – If the connected device
cannot decode multichannel audio, select
this option.
[3D] >[3D Processing Page] > [Reverb
Mode]
Select a virtual surround sound mode.
[HDCD] > [HDCD Setup Page] > [Filter]
When you play a HDCD (High Definition
Compatible Digital) disc, select the audio
output cutoff frequency.
6 Adjust settings
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select a setup page.
3 Select an option and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK.
To return to the previous menu, •
press
.
To exit the menu, press • SYSTEM
MENU.
General setup
On [General Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[TV Display]
The TV format determines the aspect ratio of
display according to the type of TV you have
connected.
• [4:3 Pan Scan] – For 4:3 screen TV: full-
height display with the trimmed sides.
• [4:3 Letter Box] – For 4:3 screen TV:
wide-screen display with black bars on
the top and bottom of the screen.
• [16:9] – For wide-screen TV: display ratio
16:9.
[OSD Language]
Select the preferred language for on-screen
display.
[Screen Saver]
The screen saver protects the TV screen
damage due to prolonged exposure to a static
image.
• [On] – Enable the screen saver.
• [Off] – Disable the screen saver.
4:3 Letter Box (LB)
4:3 Pan Scan (PS)
16:9 (Wide Screen)
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Preference setup
On [Preference Page], you can set the following
options:
[TV Type]
Change this setting if the video does not
appear correctly. By default, this setting
matches the most common setting for TVs in
your country.
• [PAL] - For TV with PAL color system.
• [Auto] - For TV that is compatible with
both PAL and NTSC.
• [NTSC] - For TV with NTSC color
system.
[Audio]
Select the preferred audio language for disc
play.
[Subtitle]
Select the preferred subtitle language for disc
play.
[Disc Menu]
Select the preferred disc menu language.
Note
If the language you have set is not available on •
the disc, the disc uses its own default language.
For some discs, the subtitle/audio language can
•
only be changed from the disc menu.
[Parental]
Restricts access to discs that are unsuitable
for children. These types of discs must be
recorded with ratings.
Press OK.
Select a rating level, then press OK.
Press the numeric keys to enter the
password.
[Night Mode]
Make loud sound level softer and soft sound
level louder so that you can watch the DVD
movies at a low volume, without disturbing
others.
• [On] – enjoy quiet viewing at night
(DVDs only).
• [Off] – enjoy surround sound with its full
dynamic range.
Video setup
On [Video Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[Component]
Set the video output according to the video
connection. If the composite connection is
used, this setting is not required.
• [CVBS] – If the S-Video connection is
used, select this option.
• [Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y] – If the component
connection is used, select this option.
• [RGB]– If the SCART connection is used,
select this option.
[TV Mode]
Select the video output mode. To select the
progressive scan mode, ensure that you have
connected a progressive scan TV and set
[Component] to [Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y].
• [Progressive] – For progressive scan TV:
turn on the progressive scan mode.
• [Interlace] – For ordinary TV: turn on the
interlace mode.
[Picture Setting] > [Picture Setting Setup]
Customize picture color settings.
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Note
If you forget the password, enter ‘1234’ before •
you set a new password.
Note
Rated discs above the level you set in •
[Parental] require a password to be played.
The ratings are country-dependent. To allow
•
all discs to play, select [8 ADULT].
Some discs have ratings printed on them but
•
are not recorded with ratings. This function
has no effect on such discs.
Tip
You can set or change the password. (See •
“Preference setup - Password setup”.)
[Default]
Resets all the settings of this unit to factory
default, except for the password and parental
settings.
[Password Setup] > [Password Setup Page] >
[Password Mode]
This setting allows you to enable/disable the
password for parental control. If the password
is enabled, when you play a prohibited disc,
this 4-digit password is required.
• [On] - Enable the password for parental
control.
• [Off] - Disable the password for parental
control.
[Password Setup] > [Password Setup Page] >
[Password]
You can change password here. The default
password is 1234.
• [Change]
1) Press the numeric keys to enter ‘1234’ or
your last set password at [Old Password]
field.
2) Enter the new password at [New
Password] field.
3) Enter the new password again at [Confirm
PWD] field.
4) Press OK to exit the menu.
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Program radio stations
manually
Note
You can program a maximum of 20 preset •
radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press ANGLE/PROG to activate
programming.
3 Press / to allocate a number from
1 to 20 to this radio station, then press
ANGLE/PROG to confirm.
The preset number and the frequency »
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed station, store •
another station in its place.
Tune to a preset radio station
1
Press / to select a preset number
that you want.
Set RDS clock
You can use time signal broadcast together
with the RDS signal to set the clock of the unit
automatically.
1 Tune to a RDS radio station that
transmits time signals.
The unit reads the RDS time and sets »
the clock automatically.
7 Tune to FM
radio stations
1 Ensure that you have connected and fully
extended the supplied FM antenna.
2 Press TUNER.
3 Press and hold / .
4 When the frequency indication starts to
change, release the button.
The FM tuner tunes to a station with »
strong reception automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to tune to more
stations.
To tune to a weak station:
Press
/ repeatedly until you find optimal
reception.
Program radio stations
automatically
Note
You can program a maximum of 20 preset •
radio stations.
1 Press and hold ANGLE/PROG for
2 seconds to activate automatic
programming.
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed briefly.
All available stations are programmed »
in the order of waveband reception
strength.
The first programed radio station is »
broadcast automatically.
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Note
The accuracy of the transmitted time depends •
on the RDS station that transmits the time
signal.
Show RDS information
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service
that allows FM stations to show additional
information. If you tune to a RDS station, a RDS
icon and the station name are displayed.
When automatic programming is used, RDS
stations are programmed first.
1 Tune to a RDS station.
2 Press DISPLAY/RDS repeatedly to scroll
through the following information (if
available):
Station name »
Program type such as » [NEWS] (news),
[SPORT] (sport), [POP M] (pop
music)...
Frequency »
Note
•
There are definitions of RDS program types
(see ‘RDS program types’ on page 34).
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1 To turn on automatic loudness control,
press LOUD/DBB during play until the
loudness icon is displayed.
To turn off automatic loudness •
control, press LOUD/DBB until the
loudness icon disappears.
Mute sound
1
During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute
sound.
Listen through headphone
1
Plug a headphone into the socket on
the unit.
8 Adjust volume
level and sound
effect
Adjust volume level
1
During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.
Select a sound effect
Note
You cannot use different sound effects at the •
same time.
Select a preset sound effect
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
• [ROCK] (rock)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [POP] (pop)
• [CLASSIC] (classic)
• [FLAT] (flat)
Enhance bass
1 To turn on bass enhancement, press
LOUD/DBB repeatedly during play until
the DBB logo is displayed.
To turn off bass enhancement, press •
LOUD/DBB repeatedly until the
DBB logo disappears.
Select automatic loudness control
Automatic loudness control increases the
treble and bass effect at low volume levels
(the higher the volume, the lower the treble
and bass levels).
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To deactivate the alarm timer, select »
[OFF] (off) at step 6.
Set the sleep timer
1
When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP/
TIMER repeatedly to select a set period
of time (in minutes).
The unit turns off automatically after »
the set period of time.
Connect other devices
Listen to an audio player
You can listen to audio player through this
unit.
1 Connect the audio player.
For audio players with red/white •
audio output sockets:
Connect a red/white audio cable
(not supplied) to the AUX IN L/R
sockets and to the audio output
sockets on the audio player.
9 Other features
Activate demonstration mode
You can see an overview of all features.
1 In standby mode, press on the main
unit to activate the demonstration mode.
A demonstration of major available »
features starts.
To deactivate the demonstration mode:
1 Press on the main unit again.
Adjust brightness of display
panel
1
In standby mode, press MODE/DIM
repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display panel.
Set the alarm timer
1
Ensure that you have set the clock
correctly.
2 In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/
TIMER.
The hour digits are displayed and begin »
to blink.
3 Press + VOL - to set the hour.
The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.
4 Press + VOL - to set the minute.
5 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
6 To activate the wake-up timer, press +
VOL - to select [ON] (on).
A clock icon appears on the display. »
The unit turns on automatically at »
the set time and switches to the last
selected source.
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For audio players with headphone •
sockets:
Connect the supplied MP3 Link cable
to the MP3 LINK socket and to the
headphone socket on the audio
player.
2 Select the MP3 Link/AUX source.
3 Start play on the audio player.
Record to a digital recorder
You can record audio from this unit to a digital
recorder.
1 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) to:
the • COAXIAL socket
the digital input socket on the digital •
recorder
2 Play audio to be recorded.
3 Begin to record on the digital recorder
(see the digital recorder user manual).
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Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB
S/N Ratio
<22 dBf
Sensitivity - Stereo, 46dB
S/N Ratio
>43 dBf
Search Selectivity >28dBf
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >55dB
Speakers
Speaker
Impedance
2X4ohm + 8ohm
Speaker Driver 4”
Sensitivity >80dB/m/W±4dB/m/W
General information
AC power 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz
Operation Power
Consumption
30W
Eco Standby Power
Consumption
<1W
Composite Video
Output
1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Coaxial Output 0.5Vpp ± 0.1Vpp
75ohm
Headphone Output 2X15mW 32ohm
USB Direct Version 2.0
Dimensions
- Main Unit
(W x H x D)
- Speaker Box
(W x H x D)
- Subwoofer
(W x H x D)
200 x 125 x 270mm
135 x 255 x 150 mm
160 x 245 x 260 mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
- Speaker Box
- Subwoofer
9.25 kg
2.05 kg
2 x 1.25 kg
2.7 kg
10 Product
information
Note
Product information is subject to change •
without prior notice.
Specifications
Amplifier
Rated Output Power 2X25 + 50W RMS
Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, ±3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >65dB
Aux Input 0.5 V RMS 20kohm
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 /
DivX
Video DAC 12Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N >48dB
Audio DAC 24Bits / 96kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<0.1% (1 kHz)
Frequency
Response
4Hz - 20kHz (44.1kHz)
4Hz - 22kHz (48kHz)
4Hz - 24kHz (96kHz)
S/N Ratio >65dBA
Tuner (FM)
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108MHz
Tuning grid 50KHz
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WMA v9 or earlier•
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 •
levels
Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99•
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999•
ID3 tag v2.0 or later•
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum •
length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an •
album that does not contain MP3/WMA
files, and is not be shown in the display.
Unsupported file formats are skipped. For •
example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3
files with extension .dlf are ignored and
not played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio files•
DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a, •
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA files in Lossless format•
RDS program types
NO TYPE No RDS programme
type
NEWS News services
AFFAIRS Politics and current
affairs
INFO Special information
programs
SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Education and advanced
training
DRAMA Radio plays and
literature
CULTURE Culture, religion and
society
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Entertainment programs
POP M Pop music
ROCK M Rock music
MOR M Light music
LIGHT M Light classical music
Supported disc formats
Digital Video Discs (DVDs)•
Video CDs (VCDs)•
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)•
Digital Video Discs + Rewritable •
(DVD+RW)
Compact Discs (CDs)•
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W)•
DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):•
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x•
WMA•
Supported MP3-CD formats:
ISO 9660•
Max. title/album name: 12 characters•
Max. title number plus album: 255.•
Max. nested directory: 8 levels.•
Max. album number: 32.•
Max. MP3 track number: 999.•
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 •
disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, •
64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
The following formats are not supported:•
Files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, •
*.M3U,
*.PLS, *.WAV•
Non-English Album/Title name•
Discs recorded in Joliet format•
MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag•
USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)•
USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)•
memory cards (requires an additional •
card reader to work with this apparatus)
Supported formats:
USB or memory file format FAT12, •
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and •
variable bit rate
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CLASSICS Classical music
OTHER M Special music programs
WEATHER Weather
FINANCE Finance
CHILDREN Children’s programs
SOCIAL Social Affairs
RELIGION Religion
PHONE IN Phone In
TRAVEL Travel
LEISURE Leisure
JAZZ Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES Oldies Music
FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary
TES Alarm Test
ALARM Alarm
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Black and white or distorted picture
The disc does not match the TV color •
system standard (PAL/NTSC).
Sometimes a slight picture distortion may •
appear. This is not a malfunction.
Clean the disc. •
A distorted picture may appear during •
progressive scan setup.
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display format.
The aspect ratio if fixed on the loaded •
DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be changed for •
some TV systems.
No sound or poor sound
Adjust the volume. •
Disconnect the headphones. •
Check that the speakers are connected •
correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wires are •
clamped.
Remote control does not work
Before you press any function button, •
first select the correct source with the
remote control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote •
control and the unit.
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– •
signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery. •
Aim the remote control directly at the •
sensor on the front of the unit.
Disc does not play
Insert a readable disc and ensure that the •
label side faces up.
Check the disc type, color system and •
regional code. Check for any scratches or
smudges on the disc.
Press •SYSTEM MENU to exit the system
setup menu.
Disable the password for parental control •
or change the rating level.
11 Troubleshooting
Caution
Never remove the casing of this unit. •
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this unit,
check the following points before requesting
service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to
the Philips web site (www.philips.com/support).
When you contact Philips, ensure that your
unit is nearby and the model number and serial
number are available.
No power
Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus •
is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC •
outlet.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
switches off automatically 15 minutes
after track play reaches the end and no
control is operated.
No disc detected
Insert a disc. •
Check if the disc is inserted upside down. •
Wait until the moisture condensation at •
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc. •
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc. •
No picture
Check the video connection. •
Turn on the TV to the correct Video-In •
channel.
Progressive scan is activated but the TV •
does not support progressive scan.
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