MCD709
DVD Micro Theatre
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Canada
English:
This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Français:
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas
de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Class B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
ATTENTION
L'utilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non-respect des
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l'irradiation.
ATENCIÓN
El uso de mando o ajustes o la
ejecucción de métodos que no sean
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar
peligro de exposición a radiación.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reserve engineering
or disassembly is
prohibited.
DivX, DivX Certified,
and associated logos
are trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc and
are used under license.
Windows Media is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the unit has
a double insulation system
Clean only with dry cloth.
materials
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English
Français
Español
Index
English ------------------------------------------------ 7
Français -------------------------------------------- 46
Español --------------------------------------------- 85
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Abkhazian 6566
Afar 6565
Afrikaans 6570
Amharic 6577
Arabic 6582
Armenian 7289
Assamese 6583
Avestan 6569
Aymara 6589
Azerhaijani 6590
Bahasa Melayu 7783
Bashkir 6665
Belarusian 6669
Bengali 6678
Bihari 6672
Bislama 6673
Bokmål, Norwegian 7866
Bosanski 6683
Brezhoneg 6682
Bulgarian 6671
Burmese 7789
Castellano, Español 6983
Catalán 6765
Chamorro 6772
Chechen 6769
Chewa; Chichewa; Nyanja 7889
9072
Chuang; Zhuang 9065
Church Slavic; Slavonic 6785
Chuvash 6786
Corsican 6779
Česky 6783
Dansk 6865
Deutsch 6869
Dzongkha 6890
English 6978
Esperanto 6979
Estonian 6984
Euskara 6985
6976
Faroese 7079
Français 7082
Frysk 7089
Fijian 7074
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic 7168
Gallegan 7176
Georgian 7565
Gikuyu; Kikuyu 7573
Guarani 7178
Gujarati 7185
Hausa 7265
Herero 7290
Hindi 7273
Hiri Motu 7279
Hrwatski 6779
Ido 7379
Interlingua (International)7365
Interlingue 7365
Inuktitut 7385
Inupiaq 7375
Irish 7165
Íslenska 7383
Italiano 7384
Ivrit 7269
Japanese 7465
Javanese 7486
Kalaallisut 7576
Kannada 7578
Kashmiri 7583
Kazakh 7575
Kernewek 7587
Khmer 7577
Kinyarwanda 8287
Kirghiz 7589
Komi 7586
Korean 7579
Kuanyama; Kwanyama 7574
Kurdish 7585
Lao 7679
Latina 7665
Latvian 7686
Letzeburgesch; 7666
Limburgan; Limburger 7673
Lingala 7678
Lithuanian 7684
Luxembourgish; 7666
Macedonian 7775
Malagasy 7771
Magyar 7285
Malayalam 7776
Maltese 7784
Manx 7186
Maori 7773
Marathi 7782
Marshallese 7772
Moldavian 7779
Mongolian 7778
Nauru 7865
Navaho; Navajo 7886
Ndebele, North 7868
Ndebele, South 7882
Ndonga 7871
Nederlands 7876
Nepali 7869
Norsk 7879
Northern Sami 8369
North Ndebele 7868
Norwegian Nynorsk; 7878
Occitan; Provencal 7967
Old Bulgarian; Old Slavonic 6785
Oriya 7982
Oromo 7977
Ossetian; Ossetic 7983
Pali 8073
Panjabi 8065
Persian 7065
Polski 8076
Português 8084
Pushto 8083
Russian 8285
Quechua 8185
Raeto-Romance 8277
Romanian 8279
Rundi 8278
Samoan 8377
Sango 8371
Sanskrit 8365
Sardinian 8367
Serbian 8382
Shona 8378
Shqip 8381
Sindhi 8368
Sinhalese 8373
Slovensky 8373
Slovenian 8376
Somali 8379
Sotho; Southern 8384
South Ndebele 7882
Sundanese 8385
Suomi 7073
Swahili 8387
Swati 8383
Svenska 8386
Tagalog 8476
Tahitian 8489
Tajik 8471
Tamil 8465
Tatar 8484
Telugu 8469
Thai 8472
Tibetan 6679
Tigrinya 8473
Tonga (Tonga Islands) 8479
Tsonga 8483
Tswana 8478
Türkçe 8482
Turkmen 8475
Twi 8487
Uighur 8571
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapuk 8679
Walloon 8765
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 8973
Yoruba 8979
Zulu 9085
Language Code
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General Information
Features .................................................................. 9
Supplied accessories ............................................ 9
Environment information ................................... 9
Installation ....................................................... 9~10
Maintenance ........................................................ 10
Connections
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer 11
Step 2: Connecting speakers ............................ 12
Step 3: Connecting the control cable ............ 12
Step 4: Connecting TV ................................ 12~14
Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas ............. 14
Step 6: Connecting the power cord ............... 15
Additional: Connecting additional equipment15
Functional Overview
DVD player and power amplifier .................... 16
Remote control ........................................... 17~18
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote
Control ................................................................. 19
Using the Remote Control to operate the Player
Step 2: Setting up the TV ........................... 19~20
Setting up Progressive Scan feature
To deactivate Progressive manually
Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 21
Setting the OSD Language
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language
Basic Functions
Switching the system on/off ............................. 22
Switching the system to Eco Power Standby
mode ..................................................................... 22
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 22
Volume control ................................................... 22
Sound control ..................................................... 22
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
LOUDNESS
Dimming the display screen ............................. 23
Demonstration mode ........................................ 23
Disc Operations
Playable Discs ...................................................... 24
Playing discs ......................................................... 24
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 25
Basic playback controls .............................. 25~27
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/VCD/CD/
MP3/WMA)
Resuming playback from the last stopped point
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
Program (not for Picture CD)
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA)
Time search & search by chapter/track number
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Information display during playback (not for
Picture CD)
Special disc features ........................................... 27
Playing a Title (DVD)
Camera Angle (DVD)
Changing the Audio Language (for DVD recorded
with multiple languages)
Changing the Audio Channel (for VCD only)
Subtitles (DVD)
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture disc ............ 27
Playing MP3/WMA disc ..................................... 27
General operation
Playback selection
Playing JPEG Picture CD ................................... 28
General operation
Playback selection
Special JPEG features .................................. 28~29
Preview function (JPEG)
Zoom picture (JPEG)
Slide show playback modes (JPEG)
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)
Playing a DivX disc ............................................. 29
Contents
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Contents
System Menu Options
Basic Operations ................................................ 30
General Setup Page ..................................... 30~31
TV Display
OSD Language
Closed Captions
Screen Saver
DIVX(R) VOD registration code
Audio Setup Page ........................................ 31~33
Digital Audio Setup
Dolby Digital Setup
3D Processing
HDCD
Night Mode
Video Setup Page................................................ 33
Video Output
TV Mode
Color Setting
Preference Page .................................................. 34
Parental
Default
Password Setup Page ......................................... 35
Password mode
Password
Other Functions
Radio reception .................................................. 36
Tuning to radio stations
Presetting radio stations
Listening to preset radio stations
Setting the clock ................................................. 36
Setting sleep/wake-up timer ..................... 36~37
Sleep timer setting
Wake-up timer setting
Specifications ........................................... 38
Tr oubleshooting ............................. 39~41
Glossary ......................................................... 42
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Features
Your DVD Micro Theatre with 2.1 channel full
digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound
qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and
incorporates some of the best features in home
theater technology.
Other features include:
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, suppor ting DSC
sound setting.
Additional Component Connections
Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual
components to the DVD micro theatre.
Night mode
Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing
the difference in loudness between different
sounds in Dolby Digital mode.
Parental Control (Rating Level)
Lets you set a ratings level so that your children
cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher
than you set.
Sleep/Wake-up Timer
Enables the system to switch on/off automatically
at a preset time.
Progressive Scan
Provides high quality flicker-free images for film
based sources. When a picture refreshes, its
ver tical resolution can double to 525 lines.
Note:
–To fully enjoy the progressive scan feature, you
need a progressive scan TV.
Supplied accessories
– Remote control with two AAA batteries
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– Composite video cable (yellow)
– Control cable
– Stand for the DVD player and power
amplifier
–2 front speakers including 2 speaker
cables
–1 passive subwoofer including 1 subwoofer
cable
– This instruction booklet and a Quick Star t
Guide
If any item is damaged or missing, contact
your retailer or Philips.
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
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Installation
● Place the player on a flat, hard, and stable surface.
● In a cabinet, allow about 10cm (4 inches) of free
space all around the player for adequate
ventilation.
General Information
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General Information
● Do not expose your player to extreme
temperatures or humidity.
● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.
● The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newpapers, table-cloths, curtains, et.
Maintenance
● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out,
in a straight line.
● Do not expose the player, 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 dust on the
lens.
● Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for colour discs.
● 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.
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SUB WOOFER
LINE OUT
IMPORTANT!
– The type plate is located at the
bottom of the system.
– Before connecting the AC power cord
to the wall outlet, ensure that all
other connections have been made.
–Never make or change any
connections with the power switched on.
Step 1: Placing the speakers
and subwoofer
Front
speaker
( left )
Front
speaker
( right )
VIEWING AREA
Subwoofer
Connections
Speaker
(right)
Speaker
(left)
FM antenna
AM antenna
AC power
1 Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV set and at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees from the listening
position.
2 Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.
Notes:
–To avoid magnetic interference, do not position
the front speakers too close to your TV set.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD
System.
AC power
Subwoofer
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Using Composite Video jack
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the system's VIDEO OUT jack to the
video input jack (or labelled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV set.
2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use the audio cables (white/red-not
supplied) to connect AUX IN jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
Connections
Step 2: Connecting speakers
1 Connect the two front speakers to the
SPEAKERS (8Ω) terminals with two speaker
cables. Right speaker to “R” and left speaker to
“L”, red wire to “+” and silver wire to “-”. Fully
insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire
into the terminal as shown.
A
B
2 Connect the passive subwoofer to the
WOOFER OUT (8Ω) terminal with the supplied
subwoofer cable by matching the plug types.
Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected. Improper connections may damage the
system due to short-circuit.
–For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker jacks.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
Step 3: Connecting the control
cable
● Connect the serial port marked “CONTROL
CABLE” at the rear of the DVD player to the
same port at the rear of the power amplifier
with the supplied flat control cable.
Step 4: Connecting TV
IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make one video
connection from the following options,
depending on the capabilities of your TV.
– Connect the DVD system directly to
the TV.
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Using S-Video jack
IMPORTANT!
– If S-Video is used for DVD playback
connection, the system’s VIDEO OUT
setting will need to be changed
accordingly.
1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect
the DVD system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video
input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the
TV.
2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use the audio cables (white/red-not
supplied) to connect AUX IN jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
Connections
Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr)
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video quality is
only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and a
progressive scan TV is required.
1 Use component video cables (red/blue/green -
not supplied) to connect the DVD system's Y Pb
Pr jacks to the corresponding Component video
input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV)
on the TV.
2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use the audio cables (white/red-not
supplied) to connect AUX IN jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
3 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must
indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability),
to activate TV Progressive Scan, please refer to
your TV user manual. For DVD system
Progressive Scan function, see “Getting Started-
Setting up Progressive Scan feature”.
Note:
– If your TV does not support Progressive Scan,
you will not be able to view the picture.
Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the system
menu and then DISC and “1” to exit progressive
scan.
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Step 5: Connecting FM/AM
antennas
1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the
AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf
or attach to a stand or wall.
2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75
Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to
the wall.
For better FM stereo reception, connect an
external FM antenna (not supplied).
Note:
– 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.
Connections
Using an accessory RF modulator
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.
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.
2 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.
3 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.)
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Connections
Viewing and listening to the playback of
other equipment A
● Connect the system's AUX IN (R/L) jacks to
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual
device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player or
cassette deck).
Before starting operation, press SOURCE on
the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on
the remote in order to activate the input source.
Using the VCR for recording DVDs B
● Connect one of the system's VIDEO jacks to
the corresponding VIDEO IN jack and LINE
OUT (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on
the VCR. This will allow you to make analogue
stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings.
Recording (digital) C
● Connect the system's COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a
digital recording device.
Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUT
according to the audio connection. (See
"DIGITAL OUT".)
Connecting an active subwoofer D
● Connect the DVD micro system's
SUBWOOFER jack to the AUDIO INPUT
jack on an active subwoofer (not supplied).
Step 6: Connecting the power
cord
After everything is conec ted properly,
plug in the AC power cord to the power
outlet.
Never make or change any connection with the
power switched on.
Additional: Connecting
additional equipment
IMPORTANT!
– Some discs are copy-protected. You
cannot record the disc through a VCR or
digital recording device.
–When making connections, make sure
the colour of cables matches the colour
of jacks.
–Always refer to the owner’s manual of
the other equipment for complete
connection and usage details.
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Functional Overview
DVD player and power amplifier
1 ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON y
– to switch the system on or to Eco power/normal
standby mode.
2 Display
– shows the current status of the DVD player.
3 ÉÅ
– starts or interrupts disc playback.
4 PRESET +
– in tuner mode, selects a preset radio station
forward.
5 PRESET-/9
– stops disc playback or erases a program.
– in tuner mode, selects a preset radio station
backward.
– in Demo mode (on the system only), activates/
deactivates the demonstration.
6 ¡/™
Disc:
– skips to the previous/next chapter/title/track.
Tuner:
1 2 43
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9 0 !
6 6
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709
– tunes to a higher/lower radio frequency.
– press and hold, then release the key to
start automatic search for a radio frequency
downward/upward.
7 OPEN•CLOSE ç
– opens or closes the disc tray.
8 DSC
– selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (FLAT, POPS, JAZZ, CLASSIC or ROCK).
9 SOURCE
– selects the respective sound source: DVD/AUX1/
AUX2/FM/AM.
– switches the system on.
0 IR SENSOR
– point the remote control towards this sensor.
! VOLUME -/+
– adjusts the volume upward/downward.
– adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer
setting mode.
– switches the set timer ON or OFF.
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Remote control
1 B
– to switch the system on or to Eco power/
normal standby mode.
2 0
– opens or closes the disc compartment
3 Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.
Functional Overview
4 PROG
–DVD/VCD/CD: enters the program menu.
– MP3/WMA-CD: adds/deletes a programmed
track to/from the program list.
– Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide
show mode.
–Tuner: programs preset radio stations.
5 GOTO/ST
– Disc: fast searches in a disc by entering a time,
title, chapter or track.
– FM: sets stereo or mono sound mode.
6 SYSTEM (disc mode only)
– enters or exits the system menu.
7 DISC MENU (disc mode only)
–DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents
menu.
– VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on
or off .
– MP3/WMA: switches between Album and Filelist.
8 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
– selects an item in a menu.
–moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right.
9 OK
– confirms a selection.
0 ZOOM
–DVD/VCD/Picture CD: enlarges or reduces a
picture or active image on the TV screen.
! MUTE
– disables or enables sound output.
@ TU +/- (à / á )
Tuner
– press to tune to a lower/higher radio frequency
gradually.
– press and hold, then release the key to start
automatic search for a radio frequency
downward/upward.
Disc
– searches backward/forward in a disc at different
speeds.
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Functional Overview
# VOLUME +/-
– adjusts the volume upward/downward.
– adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer
setting mode.
– switches the set timer ON or OFF.
$ CH +/- (¡ / ™)
– Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/
track
–Tuner: selects a preset radio station.
% ÉÅ
– starts or interrupts disc playback.
^ 9
– stops disc playback or erases a program.
& DISC/TUNER/AUX
– selects the respective sound source for DVD/
AUX1/AUX2/FM/AM.
– For tuner (TUNER): press to switch between
AM and FM
– exits P-SCAN (progressive scan). (Only for
DISC)
* SLEEP/TIMER
Standby mode
– sets time for switching on the system
automatically.
Power-on mode
– sets the sleep timer function (auto off).
( CLOCK
Standby mode
– sets the system clock.
Playback mode
– displays the system clock.
Eco power mode
– displays the system clock and switches to the
standby mode.
) DIM
– selects different levels of brightness for the
display screen.
¡ SUBTITLE
– selects a subtitle language.
™ ANGLE
– selects a DVD camera angle.
£ DISPLAY
– displays information on TV screen during
playback
≤ AUDIO
for VCD/DivX
– sets Stereo, Mono-Left or Mono-Right sound
mode.
for DVD
– selects an audio language.
∞ A-B
– repeats playback of a specific section on a disc.
§ MODE
– selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play
mode for a disc.
≥ SLOW
– selects different slow playback modes for a
DivX/VCD/SVCD/DVD.
• DBB
– to select the desired DBB level (DBB 1, DBB 2
or DBB OFF).
ª SURROUND (unavailable for this
version)
– selects 2.1 channel output (2.1CH) or 5.1
channel output (SUR5.1 or DVD5.1).
º VOL.SEL (unavailable for this version)
– adjusts volume level for individual speakers.
⁄ DSC
– selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (FLAT, POPS, JAZZ, CLASSIC or
ROCK).
¤ LOUDNESS
– enables or disables automatic loudness
adjustment.
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Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
1
3
2
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA batteries following the
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the Remote Control to operate
the Player
1 Aim the Remote Control
directly at the remote sensor
(IR) on the front panel.
2 Do not put any objects
between the Remote Control
and the DVD Player while
operating the DVD Player.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if
they are exhausted or if the Remote
Control is not being used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
Step 2: Setting up the TV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See
“Connecting TV”).
1 Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC
source. (See “Switching the system on/off”).
2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in
channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on the TV.
➜ Usually these channels are between the
lowest and highest channels and may be called
FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO. See your TV manual
for more details.
➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then
press the Channel down button repeatedly until
you see the Video In channel.
➜ Or, the TV Remote Control may have a
button or switch that chooses different video
modes.
➜ Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are
using an RF modulator.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan display twice the number
of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning
(ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double
the number of lines, progressive scan offers
higher picture resolution and quality.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure:
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a
progressive scan TV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD player to your
TV using Y Pb Pr (see “Connections-Step 5:
Connecting TV- Using Component Video jacks”.)
1 Tu rn on your TV.
2 Tu rn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
3 Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B
on the remote) to turn on the DVD player.
4 Select the correct Video Input channel.
➜ The DVD background screen appears on the
TV.
5 Press SYSTEM.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
6 Press 1 2 repeatedly to select "VIDEO
SETUP PAGE".
7 Select "TV MODE" to "P-SCAN", then OK to
confirm.
➜ The instruction menu appears on the TV.
8 Press 1 2 to highlight OK in the menu and
press OK to confirm.
There will be a distorted picture on your
TV at this state until you turn on the
progressive scan mode on your TV.
9 Tu rn on your TV progressive scan mode (refer
to your TV user manual).
➜ The below menu appears on the TV.
0 Press 1 2 to highlight OK in the menu and
press OK to confirm.
➜ The setup is complete now and you can start
enjoy the high quality picture.
To deactivate Progressive manually
● When the distorted sign still appears on
the TV, it may be due to the connected TV
does not accept progressive signals, and
progressive is set by mistake. You must reset the
unit to interlace format.
1 Tu rn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on to interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
2 Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the
system menu and then DISC and “1” to exit
progressive scan.
➜ The DVD blue background screen will appear
on the TV.
Note:
– During normal playback in the progressive scan
mode, pressing DISC button will exit the
progressive scan mode.
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Step 3: Setting language
preference
You can select your own preferred language
settings. This DVD system will automatically
switch to the selected language whenever you
load a disc. If the language selected is not
available on the disc, the disc’s default language
will be used instead. The OSD language in the
system menu will remain once selected.
Setting the OSD Language
1 Press SYSTEM.
2 Press 1 2 to select “General Setup Page”.
3 Use 1 2 3 4 on the remote to navigate in the
menu.
Move to “OSD Language” and press 2.
4 Select a language and press OK.
To exit from the menu
● Press SYSTEM again.
Getting Started
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc
Menu language
1 Press SYSTEM in stop mode.
2 Press 1 2 to select “Preference Page”.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight the following in the
Preference Page.
– “Audio” (disc’s soundtrack)
– “Subtitle” (disc’s subtitles)
– “Disc Menu” (disc’s menu)
4 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
5 Select a language and press OK.
6 Repeat steps 3~5 for other language settings.
To exit from the menu
● Press SYSTEM again.
If you choose OTHERS in Audio, Subtitle
or Disc Menu,
1 Press 3 4 to highlight “Others”.
2 Press OK.
3 When you are asked to enter a language code,
input a language code by using the Numeric
Keypad (0-9).
4 Press OK to confirm.
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Switching the system on/off
● Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B
on the remote).
➜ “HELLO” is displayed briefly. The system will
switch to the last selected source.
● Press DISC, TUNER or AUX on the remote.
➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
To switch the system to standby mode
● Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B
on the remote).
➜ “BYE BYE” or “ECO POWER” is displayed
briefly. The interactive sound settings, last
selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player’s memory.
Switching the system to Eco
Power Standby mode
● Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B in
the active mode.
➜ The system enters Eco power standby (the
ECO POWER LED is on) or normal standby
with clock display.
● The volume level (up to a maximum volume
level of 12), interactive sound settings, last
selected mode, source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.
● If the system is normal standby with clock display,
press and hold ECO POWER/STANDBY-
ON Bfor 3 seconds or more to switch to Eco
power standby or vice versa.
Power-saving automatic standby
As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do
not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a
disc has stopped playing.
Volume control
Tur n VOLUME (-/+) clockwise or anticlockwise
(or press VOLUME +/- on the remote) to
increase or decrease the volume level.
➜ ”VOL XX” is displayed on the display panel.
“XX” denotes the volume level.
To switch off the volume temporarily
● Press MUTE on the remote.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and
“MUTING” flashes.
● To activate sound reproduction, you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
Sound control
DBB, DSC and LOUDNESS sound features
cannot be activated at the same time.
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
DBB enhances the bass response.
● Press DBB on the remote repeatedly to select
DBB 1, DBB2 or DBB OFF.
➜ Some discs might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce
the volume.
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
DSC provides a different type of preset sound
equalizer setting.
● Press DSC on the systme or remote control
repeatedly to select: FLAT, POPS, JAZZ, CLASSIC
or ROCK.
LOUDNESS
LOUDNESS feature enables the system to
automatically increase the treble and bass sound
effect at low volume (the higher the volume, the
lower the treble and bass increase).
● Press LOUDNESS on the remote to enable or
disable LOUDNESS feature.
➜ icon appears/disappears after this feature
is enabled/disabled.
Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
Dimming the display screen
● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.
Demonstration mode
The system has a demonstration mode that
shows the various features offered by the system.
To activate the demonstration
● In standby mode, press PRESET-/9 on the
system to activate the demo mode.
➜ Demonstration will begin.
To deactivate the demonstration
● Press PRESET-/9 on the system again.
➜ “DEMO OFF” is displayed.
Note:
– Even if you remove the AC power cord and
reconnect it to the wall socket, the demonstration
will remain off until you activate it again.
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IMPORTANT!
– Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or
restricted.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put
any objects other than disc on the disc
tray. Doing so may cause the disc player
malfunction.
– If the inhibit icon (ø) appears on the
TV screen when a button is pressed, it
means the function is not available on
the current disc or at the current time.
Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play:
– 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 format.
• ISO 9660
• Max. title/album name –12 characters
Max. title number plus album is 255.
• Max. nested directory is 8 levels.
• The max. album number is 32.
• The max. MP3 track number is 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).
– Following formats can’t be supported
• The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,
*.PLS, *.WAV
• Non-English Album/Title name
• The discs recorded under Joliet format
• MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag
Disc Operations
Region Codes
DVDs must be labeled as shown below in order
to play on this DVD system. You cannot play
discs that are labeled for other regions.
Note:
– If you are having trouble playing a certain disc,
remove the disc and try a different one. Improper
formatted disc will not play on this DVD Player.
Playing discs
1 Connect the power cords of the system and TV
(or any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a
power outlet.
2 Tu rn on the TV power and set to the correct
Video In channel. (See “Setting up the TV”).
3 Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B on
the DVD Player front panel or B on the
remote.
➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on the TV.
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray
and load in a disc, then press the same button
again to close the disc tray.
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up.
5 Playback will start automatically (depending on
the disc type).
➜ If a disc menu appears on the TV, see “Using
the Disc Menu”.
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control, you
must enter your four-digit password. (See
“Password Setup Page”).
6 At any time, simply press PRESET-/9 (9 on the
remote) to stop playback.
ALL
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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 the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
● Use 1 2 3 4 and OK or Numeric Keypad
(0-9) on the remote.
➜ Playback will start automatically.
To access or exit from the menu
● Press DISC MENU on the remote.
For VCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)
PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs
interactively, following the menu on the display.
● During playback, press DISC MENU.
➜ If PBC was ON, it will switch to OFF and
continue playback.
➜ If PBC was OFF, it will switch to ON and
return to menu screen.
Basic playback controls
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
DivX/WMA)
1 During playback, press ÉÅ .
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
2 Press ÉÅ again to resume.
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/
VCD/DivX/CD)
1 Press ™ (CH + ™ on the remote) during
playback to go to the next chapter/track
2 Press ¡ (CH - ¡ on the remote) to go to the
previous chapter/track.
3 To go directly to any chapter/track/title, enter the
chapter/track/title number using the Numeric
Keypad (0-9).
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD)
● In stop mode and when a disc has not been
removed, pressÉÅ.
To cancel resume mode
● In stop mode, press PRESET-/9 (9 on the
remote) again.
Zoom (DVD/VCD/DivX/JPEG)
Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the
video image during playback.
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge or reduce
the playback video image.
2 Press 1 2 3 4 to pan across the TV screen.
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/
WMA)
For DVD/VCD/CD
● Press MODE repeatedly to choose a repeat
mode during playback.
CHAPTER (DVD)
– to repeat playback of the current chapter.
TRACK (CD/VCD)/TITLE (DVD)
– to repeat playback of the current track (CD/
SVCD/VCD)/title (DVD).
ALL
– to repeat playback of all the disc.
SHUFFLE
– to repeat playback at random order.
For MP3/WMA/DivX
● Press MODE continuously to access different
repeat modes.
➜ Shuffle: play all files in the selected folder in
random order.
➜ Repeat One: play an MP3/WMA file
repeatedly.
➜ Repeat All: play all files repeatedly.
➜ Off: switches off the shuffle or repeat mode.
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Disc Operations
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/
WMA)
1 Press A-B at your chosen starting point.
2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
➜ The section A and B can be set only within
the same chapter/track.
➜ The section will now repeat continuously.
3 To exit the sequence, press A-B again.
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
1 Press SLOW during playback to select the
required speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 (backward
or forward).
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 To return to normal speed, press ÉÅ.
Note:
– Slow backward is not possible on VCDs.
Program (not for Picture CD)
To select favourite tracks/chapters for playback in
preferred sequence.
For DVD/VCD/CD
(DVD program for example)
1 Press PROG on the remote to enter the
program mode.
2 Use the Numerical Keypad (0-9) to directly
input the tracks or chapters (single track number
with digit “0” in front, for example “05”).
3 Move the cursor by pressing 1 2 3 4 to
select START.
4 Press OK to start playback.
For MP3/WMA
1 In Stop mode, press DISC MENU to switch
the menu between Album and Filelist.
2 When Filelist is on the screen, press 3 4 to
select the files and press PROG to add the files
to the program list.
3 Press DISC MENU to display the program list.
4 Press PROG to delete unwanted files from the
program list.
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/
DivX/CD/MP3/WMA)
1 Press TU +/- (àá) during playback to select
the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X
(backward or forward).
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 To return to normal speed, press ÉÅ.
Time search & search by chapter/track
number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
1 Press GOTO/ST until the time or chapter/track
edit box appears.
2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to
right in the time edit box using remote control
numerical keypad.
OR
Enter your desired chapter/track number in the
chapter/track edit box using remote control
numerical keypad.
Information display during playback
(not for Picture CD)
● During playback, press DISPLAY to show disc
information on the TV screen.
For DVD
➜ Title/Chapter Elapsed: displays the
elapsed time of the current title/chapter.
➜ Title/Chapter Remain: displays the
remaining time of the current title/chapter.
➜ Display Off: switches time display off.
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Disc Operations
For Super VCD/VCD/DivX/CD
➜ Single/Total Elapsed: displays the elapsed
time of the current single/total track.
➜ Single/Total Remain: displays the
remaining time of the current single/total track.
➜ Display Off: switches time display off.
Special disc features
Playing a Title (DVD)
1 Press DISC MENU.
➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Use 1 2 3 4 or Numeric Keypad (0-9) to
select a play option.
3 Press OK to confirm.
Camera Angle (DVD)
● Press ANGLE repeatedly to select different
desired angle.
Changing the Audio Language (for
DVD recorded with multiple languages)
● Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different
audio languages.
Changing the Audio Channel (for VCD
only)
● Press AUDIO to select the available audio
channels provided by the disc (Mono Left, Mono
Right or Stereo).
Subtitles (DVD)
● Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different
subtitle languages.
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture
CD
IMPORTANT!
You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See
“Setting up the TV”).
Playing MP3/WMA disc
IMPORTANT!
For DRM protected WMA files, use
Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for
CD burning/conversion. Visit
www.microsoft.com for details about
Windows Media Player and WM DRM
(Windows Media Digital Rights
Management).
General operation
1 Load an MP3/WMA disc.
➜ The data disc menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Use 3 4 to select an album and press OK to
open the album.
3 Press 3 4 or use the Numeric Keypad (0-9)
to highlight a track.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ The playback will start from the selected
track to the end of the album.
Note:
– The disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds
due to large number of songs compiled onto the
disc.
Playback selection
During playback, you can:
● Press ¡ / ™ (CH +/- ¡ / ™ on the remote) to
select another track in the current album.
● Press ÉÅ repeatedly to pause/resume playback.
● Press DISC MENU on the remote to switch
between Album and Filelist.
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Disc Operations
Playing JPEG Picture CD
General operation
1 Load a JPEG Picture CD.
➜ The data disc menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Use 3 4 to select a folder and press OK to
open the folder.
3 Press 3 4 or use the Numeric Keypad (0-9)
to highlight a picture file.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ The playback will start from the selected
picture to the end of the folder.
Playback selection
During playback, you can:
● Press ¡ / ™ (CH +/- ¡ / ™ on the remote) to
select another file in the current folder.
● Use 1 2 3 4 on the remote to rotate/flip the
picture files.
● Press ÉÅ repeatedly to pause/resume playback.
● Press DISC MENU on the remote to switch
between Folder and Filelist.
Special JPEG features
Preview function (JPEG)
This function shows the content of the current
folder or the whole disc.
1 Press PRESET-/9 (9 on the remote) during
playback.
➜ Thumbnails of 12 pictures appears on the TV
screen.
2 Use 1 2 3 4 to highlight one of the pictures/
”Slide Show” and press OK to start playback/
slide show.
To enter the remote key function menu
● Use 1 2 3 4 to highlight “Menu” and press
OK.
To display the other pictures on the
previous/next page
● Press ¡ / ™ (CH +/- ¡ / ™ on the remote).
● Use 1 2 3 4 to highlight “Prev” or “Next” and
press OK.
Zoom picture (JPEG)
● During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to
display the picture with different scales.
● Use 1 2 3 4 to view the zoomed picture.
Slide show playback modes (JPEG)
● During playback, press PROG on the remote
repeatedly to select different slide-show playback
modes:
Mode 0: None
Mode 1: Wipe Top
Mode 2: Wipe Bottom
Mode 3: Wipe Left
Mode 4: Wipe Right
Mode 5: Diagonal Wipe Left Top
Mode 6: Diagonal Wipe Right Top
Mode 7: Diagonal Wipe Left Bottom
Mode 8: Diagonal Wipe Right Bottom
Mode 9: Extend From Center H
Mode 10: Extend From Center V
Mode 11: Compress To Center H
Mode 12: Compress To Center V
Mode 13: Window H
Mode 14: Window V
Mode 15: Wipe From Edge To Center
Mode 16: Move In From Top
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Disc Operations
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)
● During playback, press 1 2 3 4 to rotate the
picture on the TV screen.
3: flip the picture vertically.
4: flip the picture horizontally.
1: rotate the picture anti-clockwise.
2: rotate the picture clockwise.
Playing a DivX disc
This DVD player supports the DivX movie
playback that you download from your
computer onto a CD-R/RW (see “System Menu
Options-DIVX(R) VOD registration code” for
more information).
1 Load a DivX disc.
➜ Playback will start automatically. If not press
ÉÅ.
2 If the DivX movie contains external subtitles, the
subtitle menu will appear on the TV screen for
your selection.
● In this case, pressing SUBTITLE on the remote
control will turn on or off the subtitle.
● If multilingual subtitles are embedded on the
DivX disc, pressing SUBTITLE will change the
subtitle language during playback.
Note:
– 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 have to be the same as
the filename of the movie.
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System Menu Options
Basic operations
1 Press SYSTEM to enter the Setup Menu.
2 Press 1 2 to select a page to be set.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight an option.
4 Enter its submenu by pressing 2 or OK.
5 Move the cursor by pressing 3 4 to highlight
the selected item.
➜ In cases of value setting, press 1 2 to adjust
values.
6 Press OK to confirm.
To return to the upper-level menu
● Press 1 or OK (in cases of value adjustment).
To exit from the menu
● Press SYSTEM again.
➜ The settings will be stored in the player’s
memory even if the player is switched off.
Note:
– Some of the features in the System Menu
Options are described in “Getting Started”.
General Setup Page
The options included in General Setup page are:
“TV Display”, “OSD Language”, “Closed
Captions”, “Screen Saver”and “DIVX(R) VOD”.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
TV Display
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according
to the TV you have connected.
➜ 4:3 PANSCAN: If you have a normal TV
and want both sides of the picture to be
trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen.
➜ 4:3 LETTER BOX: If you have a normal 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: If you have a wide-screen TV.
OSD Language
See “Getting Started-Step 3: Setting language
preference”.
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System Menu Options
Closed Captions
Closed captions are data that are hidden in the
video signal of some discs. Captions are different
from subtitles because captions hearing are
impaired by showing the sound effects (e.g.,
"phone ringing" and "footsteps"), while subtitles
do not.
Before you select this function, please ensure
that the disc contains closed captions
information and your TV set also has this
function.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
1 Press 3 4 to highlight 'Closed Captions'.
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
3 Move the cursor by pressing 3 4 to highlight
the selected item.
➜ On: Enable Closed Captions.
➜ Off: Disable Closed Captions.
Screen Saver
This function is used to turn the screen saver on
or off.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
➜ On: In STOP, PAUSE or No DISC mode, if no
actions are performed about 3 minutes, the
screen saver will be activated.
➜ Off: Screen saver is disabled.
DIVX(R) VOD registration code
Philips provides you the DivX
®
VOD (Video On
Demand) registration code that allows you to
rent and purchase videos using the DivX
®
VOD
service.
For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/
vod.
1 In ‘General Setup Page’, press 3 4 to
highlight DIVX(R) VOD, then press 2 or OK to
ener its submenu and press OK again to
confirm.
➜ The registration code will appear.
DIVX (R) VIDEO ON DEMAND REGISTRATION
2 Press OK to exit.
3 Use the registration code to purchase or rent
the videos from DivX
®
VOD service at
www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and
download the video onto a CD-R for playback
on this DVD player.
Notes:
– All the downloaded videos from DivX
®
VOD can
only be played back on this DVD player.
– Time search feature is not available during
DivX movie playback.
Audio Setup Page
The options included in Audio Setup page are:
“Digital Audio Setup”, “Dolby Digital Setup”, “3D
Processing”, “HDCD” and “Night Mode”.
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System Menu Options
Digital Audio Setup
The options included in Digital Audio Setup are:
“SPDIF OFF”, “SPDIF/RAW” and “SPDIF/PCM”.
SPDIF/RAW
SPDIF/PCM
➜ SPDIF OFF: Tu rns off the SPDIF output.
➜ SPDIF/RAW: If you have connected your
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a
multi-channel decoder/receiver.
➜ SPDIF/PCM: Only if your receiver is not
capable of decoding multi-channel audio.
Dolby Digital Setup
The option included in Dolby Digital Setup is:
“Dual Mono”.
Dual Mono
Select the setting that matches the number of
speakers you have connected.
➜ Stereo: Left mono sound will send output
signals to Left speaker and Right mono sound will
send output signals to Right speaker.
➜ L-Mono: Left mono sound will send output
signals to Left speaker and Right speaker.
➜ R-Mono: Right mono sound will send output
signals to Left speaker and Right speaker.
3D Processing
The option included in 3D Processing is:
“Reverb Mode”.
Reverb Mode
Reverb mode provides a virtual surround sound
experience using just two speakers.
➜ Off, Concert, Living Room, Hall,
Bathroom, Cave, Arena and Church.
HDCD
The option included in HDCD (High Definition
Compatible Digital) is: “Filter”.
Filter
Sets the audio output cutoff frequency point
when playing an HDCD disc.
➜ Off, 44.1K and 88.2K.
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System Menu Options
Night Mode
In this mode, the high volume outputs are
softened and low volume outputs are brought
upward to an audible level. It is useful for
watching your favourite action movie without
disturbing others at night.
➜ On: Select this to level out the volume. This
feature is only available for movies with Dolby
Digital mode.
➜ Off: Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic range.
Video Setup Page
The options included in Video Setup page are:
“Video Output”, “TV Mode” and “Color Setting”.
Video Output
Sets the video output according to your video
connection. This setting is not required if you are
using the VIDEO OUTPUT jack (yellow) to
connect the DVD micro system to your TV.
➜ Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y: Select this if you have
connected the DVD micro system to your TV
using Component video jacks.
➜ S-Video: Select this if you have connected
the DVD micro system to your TV using S-Video
jack.
TV Mode
Selects interlace or P-SCAN video output mode
when Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y is selected.
➜ P-SCAN and Interlace.
In the progressive scan mode, you can enjoy the
high quality picture with less flickers. It only
works when you have connected the DVD
player's Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports
the progressive video input. Otherwise, a
distorted picture will appear on the TV. For
proper progressive scan set up, see “Getting
started-Setting up Progressive Scan feature”.
Color Setting
This menu helps you to set the video quality.
1 Press 3 4 to highlight “Color Setting”.
2 Press 2 or OK to enter Color Setting Setup.
The options included in Color Setting Setup
page are: “Sharpness”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”,
“Gamma”, “Hue”, “Saturation” and “Luma Delay”.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness level.
➜ High, Medium and Low.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness level. Range: -20-+20.
Contrast
Adjusts the contrast level. Range: -16-+16.
Gamma
Adjusts the gamma level.
➜ High, Medium, Low and None.
Hue
Adjusts the hue level. Range: -9-+9.
Saturation
Adjusts the saturation level. Range: -9-+9.
Luma Delay
Adjusts the luma delay.
➜ 0 T and 1 T.
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System Menu Options
Preference Page
The options included in Preference page are:
“Audio”, “Subtitle”, “Disc Menu”, “Parental” and
“Default”.
Note:
–Preference features can be selected only during
“No Disc” condition or full STOP mode.
Parental
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.
● VCD, SVCD and CD have no level indication, so
parental control function has no effect on those
kinds of discs. This applies to most illegal DVD
discs.
1 Press 3 4 to highlight “Parental”.
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
3 Use 3 4 to highlight a rating level for the disc
inserted.
➜ 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.
Note:
– 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 work
for such Discs.
Rating explanations
1 KID SAF
– Kids material; recommended especially for
children and viewers of all ages.
2 G
– General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
3 PG
–Parental Guidance suggested.
4 PG 13
– Material is unsuitable for children under age
13.
5-6 PGR, R
–Parental Guidance - Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow to view only
when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
7 NC-17
– No children under age 17; not recommended
viewing for children under age 17.
8 Adult
– Mature materials; should be viewed only by
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or
language.
Default
Setting the “Default” function will reset all
options and your personal settings to the factory
defaults and all your personal settings will be
erased.
Caution!
– When this function is activated, all
settings will be reset to factory defaults.
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System Menu Options
Password Setup Page
The options included in Password Setup page
are: “Password Mode” and “Password”.
Password Mode
This feature is used to enable/disable password
by selecting “ON”/”OFF”.
Password
Enter your four digit password when a hint is
displayed on the screen. The default password is
1234.
1 Press 3 4 to highlight “Password”.
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
3 Press OK to open the page for inputting a new
password.
4 Enter the existing 4-digit code.
5 Enter the new 4-digit code.
6 Enter the new 4-digit code a second time to
confirm.
➜ The new 4-digit code will take effect.
7 Press OK to exit.
Notes:
– If the password has been changed, the parental
and disc lock code will also be changed.
– The default password (1234) is always active
even the password has been changed.
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Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations
1 Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B
on the remote) to switch on the last selected
source.
2 Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to
select TUNER mode.
3 Press TUNER on the remote again to select
the desired band: FM or AM.
4 Press and hold ¡ / ™ (TU +/- à / á on the
remote) until the frequency indication starts to
change, then release.
➜ The system automatically tunes to the next
strong radio station.
● To tune to a weak station, press ¡ / ™ (TU +/-
à / á on the remote) briefly and repeatedly
until an optimal reception is found.
5 Repeat Step 4 if necessary until you find the
desired radio station.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 40 stations (20 in each
band) regardless of the reception.
Automatic progamming
● Press PROG on the remote for more than two
seconds to activate programming.
➜ All available stations are programmed.
Manual progamming
1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to
“Tuning to radio stations”).
2 Press PROG on the remote.
➜ ”PROG” icon flashes.
3 Press PRESET+ or PRESET-/9 (or CH +/-
(¡ / ™) on the remote) to select the desired
preset number.
➜ If “PROG” icon goes off before you select the
desired preset number, press PROG on the
remote.
4 Press PROG on the remote again to store the
radio station.
● Repeat steps 1-4 to store other radio stations.
Other Functions
Listening to preset radio stations
● In tuner mode, press PRESET+ or PRESET-/9
(or CH +/- (¡ / ™) on the remote) to select
the desired preset number.
➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and
waveband are displayed.
Setting the clock
1 In Standby mode, press and hold CLOCKon
the remote until the time flashes on the display.
➜ ”CLOCK SET” is displayed briefly. Then, the
hour digits flash on the display screen.
2 Tu r n VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set
the hours.
3 Press CLOCK to confirm.
➜ The minute digits flash on the display screen.
4 Tu r n VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set
the minutes.
5 Press CLOCK again to confirm the clock
setting.
Notes:
– This system only supports 12-hour mode.
– The clock setting will be erased when the
system is disconnected from the power supply.
– The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 30 seconds.
Setting sleep/wake-up timer
Sleep timer setting
In power-on mode, the sleep setting enables
the system to switch to standby mode
automatically at a preset time.
1 In power-on mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on
the remote repeatedly to select a preset time.
➜ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
00 ➜ 10 ➜ 20 ➜ 30 ➜ 40 ➜ 50 ➜ 60 ➜ 70
➜ 80 ➜ 90 ➜ 00
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Other Functions
2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing SLEEP/TIMER.
➜ ”SLEEP” appears.
To deactivate the sleep timer
● Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until “00” is
displayed, or press ECO POWER/
STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote).
In standby mode, the timer setting enables
the system to switch on automatically at a set
time.
Wake-up timer setting
IMPORTANT!
– Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
1 Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER until the time
flashes on the display.
➜ ”TIME SET” scrolls. Then, the hour digits
flash on the display screen.
2 Tur n VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise
or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote to set
the hours.
3 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
➜ The minute digits flash on the display screen.
4 Tur n VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise
or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote to set
the minutes.
5 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm the time
setting.
➜ ”OFF” flashes on the display screen.
6 Tu rn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise
or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote to select
“ON”.
➜ icon appears on the display screen.
To deactivate the timer
● Select “OFF” at Step 6.
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SYSTEM
Power supply ........................................... 120V / 60 Hz
Rated working power consumption (1/8 rated
output power) ........................................................ ≤ 55W
AUX input sensitivity ..................................... ≤ 350mV
Channel Separation ............................................. ≥ 40dB
Distortion ....................................................................... 0.7%
Eco power Standby................................................ < 1W
DVD
Frequency response .......... 100Hz-20kHz (±1 dB)
Video output ................................................................ 1 V
P-P
Horizontal definition................................... 500 (TV)
Dimensions .... 240 (W) x 75 (H) x 230 (D) mm
................... 9.45” (W) x 2.95” (H) x 9.06” (D) inch
Weight .......................................... 1.87 kg/4.11 pounds
AMPLIFIER
Rated output power (THD = 10%) ..........................
............................................................................. 380W (4Ω)
Frequency response ........... 100Hz-20kHz (±1dB)
S/N Ratio ................................................................... ≥ 60dB
Loaded impedance ..................................................... 4 Ω
Dimensions .... 240 (W) x 75 (H) x 230 (D) mm
................... 9.45” (W) x 2.95” (H) x 9.06” (D) inch
Weight .......................................... 3.47 kg/7.63 pounds
TUNER
FM Frequency range .......................... 87.5-108 MHz
FM Noise limit sensitivity .......................... ≤ 20µ V/M
FM S/N ........................................................................ ≥ 46dB
AM Frequency range .......................... 520-1710 kHz
AM Noise limit sensitivity ........................ ≤ 3.0µ V/m
AM S/N ...................................................................... ≥ 40dB
Specifications
SPEAKER
Front Speakers
Impedance........................................................................ 4 Ω
Sensitivity .............................................................. 80 ± 4dB
Frequency response ................................ 80Hz-16kHz
Dimensions ...............................................................................
......................... 132 (W) x 1012 (H) x 132 (D) mm
................................................. 5.2” x 39.8” x 5.2” (inch)
Weight ....................... 6.6 kg each/14.6 pounds each
Subwoofer
Subwoofer (not magnetically shielded design).....
.................................................................................................... 8”
Impedance........................................................................ 8 Ω
Dimensions (w x h x d) ....................................................
..................................... 255 mm x 338 mm x 426 mm
............................................ 10.0” x 13.3” x 16.8” (inch)
Weight ............................................ 10.6 kg/23.4 pounds
REMOTE
Distance ............................................................................... 6m
Angle ............................................................................... ± 30
0
Specifications subject to change without
prior notice
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for
help.
Tr oubleshooting
Problem
Solution
No power.
No picture.
Distorted or poor picture.
Completely distorted picture or black/
white picture.
✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
✔ Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B on
the top of the DVD micro system or B on the
remote to turn on the power.
✔ Check if the TV is switched on.
✔ Check the video connection.
✔ Press SOURCE on the top of the DVD player
repeatedly to select “DVD” or press DISC on
the remote.
✔ Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This
channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you may
have a button on the TV remote control that
selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV
owner’s manual for details. Or, change channels
at the TV until you see DVD screen on the TV.
✔ If the progressive scan feature is activated but
the connected TV does not support progressive
signals or the cables are not connected
accordingly, see “Getting started-Setting up
Progressive Scan feature” for proper progressive
scan setup or deactivate the progressive scan
feature as below:
1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or
turn on to interlaced mode.
2) Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the
system menu and then DISC and “1” to exit
progressive scan.
✔ Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion
may appear. This is not a malfunction.
✔ Clean the disc.
✔ TV has a colour system standard. If the disc’s or
DVD system’s colour system is different than
your TV’s colour system, the picture may be
distorted or colourless.
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The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
shape.
No sound or distorted sound.
The micro DVD player does not start
playback.
The DVD micro system does not
respond when the buttons are pressed.
Cannot activate some features, such as
Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language
Audio.
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.
✔ The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
✔ Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to
change the aspect ratio.
✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
✔ Replace the speaker cables.
✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ The system is in pause, slow motion or fast
forward/reverse mode, press PRESET/ÉÅ
(or ÉÅ on the remote) to resume normal
play mode.
✔ Insert a readable disc with the playback side
facing down.
✔ Check the disc type, colour system and regional
code. Check for any scratches or smudges on
the disc.
✔ Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup
menu screen.
✔ Cancel the parental control rating function or
change the rating level.
✔ Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about an hour.
✔ Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and
insert again.
✔ Multi-language sound or subtitle is not
recorded on the DVD.
✔ Changing the language for the sound or subtitle
is prohibited on the DVD.
✔ The features may not be available on the disc.
✔ Tune in to the correct frequency.
✔ Connect the antennas.
✔ Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position for
best reception and secure to a wall.
✔ Connect an outdoor FM or AM antenna.
✔ Adjust the direction and position for best
reception.
✔ Place the antenna farther away from any
equipment that may be causing the noise.
✔ Increase the distance between the system and
your TV or other equipment.
Troubleshooting
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The remote control does not function.
The display is dark.
Low hum or buzz sound.
Low bass response.
Unable to select Progressive Scan
✔ Select the correct source (DISC or TUNER, for
example) before pressing the function button.
✔ Point the remote control at the remote sensor
of the unit.
✔ Reduce the distance to the player.
✔ Remove any possible obstacles.
✔ Replace the batteries with new ones.
✔ Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
✔ Press DIM again.
✔ Place the DVD micro system as far away as
possible from electrical devices that may be
causing interference.
✔ Check all speakers for correct polarity.
✔ Check that the output of the video signal is
switched to 'Ypbpr'.
Tr oubleshooting
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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 Jacks: Jacks on the back of the
DVD System that send audio to another system
(TV set, 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 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.
Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the
back of the DVD System that send high-quality
video to a TV set that has Component Video In
jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for the
selection of images, sound, 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 and center).
JPEG: A still-picture data compression system
proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert
Group, which features small decrease in image
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
MP3: A file format with a sound data
compression system, “MPE” is the abbreviation of
Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1)
Audio Layer 3. Through the MP3 format, one
CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel: DVD is specified to have all
sound tracks constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
Parental control: A function of the DVD to
limit playback of the disc by the age of the users
according to the limitation level in each country.
The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback will be prohibited if the
software’s level is higher than the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system
for converting analog sound signal to digital
signal for later processing without data
compression.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
reproduction control. By using screen menus
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports
PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as
well as software having a search function.
Progressive Scan (P-Scan): It displays all the
horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a
signal frame. This system can convert interlaced
video from DVD into progressive format for
connection to a progressive display. It
dramatically increases the vertical resolution. A
progressive scan TV set is needed to receive
progressive scan output from the system.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in preset regions. This unit will only
play discs that have compatible region codes. You
can find the region code of your unit from 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 luminance and the color. You
can use S-Video only if your TV set has S-Video
In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of data
sampling when analog data is converted to
digital data. Sampling frequency numerically
represents how many times the original analog
signal is sampled per second.
Surround: A system for users to create
realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of
realism by arranging multiple speakers around
the listener.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or
the entire album in audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the
DVD System that sends video to TV.
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