Philips MCD710/98 User manual

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MCD710
DVD Micro Theatre
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro-logic",“Pro-logic II” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO
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OTHER WORLDWIDE
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
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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.
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Index
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General Information
Features .................................................................. 6
Supplied accessories ............................................ 6
Environment information ................................... 6
Installation .............................................................. 7
Maintenance .......................................................... 7
Connections
Step 1: Placing speakers ...................................... 8
Step 2: Connecting TV .................................. 9~10
Step 3: Connecting FM antenna ...................... 11
Step 4: Connecting the power cord ............... 11
Additional: Connecting additional equipment ...
......................................................................... 11~12
Additional connection: Connecting a USB
device or memory card .........................................
................................................................................ 12
Functional Overview
DVD player and power amplifier .................... 13
Remote control ........................................... 14~15
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote
Control ................................................................. 16
Using the Remote Control to operate the Player
Step 2: Setting up the TV ........................... 16~17
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive Scan TV only)
To deactivate Progressive manually
Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 18
Setting the OSD Language
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language
Basic Functions
Switching the system on/off ............................. 19
Volume control ................................................... 19
Sound control ..................................................... 19
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
LOUDNESS
Dimming the display screen ............................. 19
Demonstration mode ........................................ 19
Microphone Mixing ............................................ 19
Disc Operations
Playable Discs ...................................................... 20
Region Codes ...................................................... 20
Playing discs ......................................................... 20
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 21
Basic playback controls .............................. 21~23
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/
WMA)
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/VCD/DivX/
CD/MP3/WMA)
Resuming playback from the last stopped point
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/WMA)
Zoom (DVD/VCD/DivX/JPEG)
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/WMA)
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/WMA)
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
Program (not for Picture CD)
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/DivX/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 ........................................... 23
Playing a Title (DVD)
Camera Angle (DVD)
Changing the Audio Language (for DVD recorded
with multiple languages)
Changing the Audio Channel (forVCD only)
Subtitles (DVD)
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture disc ............ 23
Playing MP3/WMA disc ..................................... 23
General operation
Playback selection
Playing JPEG Picture CD ................................... 24
General operation
Playback selection
Special JPEG features .................................. 24~25
Preview function (JPEG)
Zoom picture (JPEG)
Slide show playback modes (JPEG)
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)
Playing a DivX disc ............................................. 25
Contents
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Contents
System Menu Options
Basic Operations ................................................ 26
GENERAL SETUP PAGE ........................... 26~27
TV DISPLAY
OSD LANGUAGE
SCREEN SAVER
DIVX(R)VOD
AUDIO SETUP PAGE ................................ 27~28
SPDIF SETUP
DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP
3D PROCESSING
HDCD
NIGHT MODE
VIDEO SETUP PAGE ................................. 28~29
COMPONENT
TV MODE
QUALITY
PREFERENCE PAGE .................................... 29-30
PARENTAL
DEFAULT
PASSWORD SETUP
Other Functions
Radio reception .................................................. 31
Tuning to radio stations
Presetting radio stations
Listening to preset radio stations
Setting the clock ................................................. 31
Setting sleep/wake-up timer ............................ 32
Sleep timer setting
Wake-up timer setting
External Sources
Using a non-USB device.................................... 33
Using a USB mass storage device ............ 33~34
Specifications ........................................... 35
Tr oubleshooting ............................. 36~38
Glossary ......................................................... 39
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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.
Features
Your DVD Micro Theatre with 2.0 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, supporting
Incredible Surround and 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
vertical 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
–FM wire antenna
–Composite video (yellow) cable
–This instruction booklet and a Quick Start
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.
●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, etc.
General Information
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General Information
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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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.
–The voltage selector located at the
bottom of this system is preset at
220V-240V from the factory. For
countries that operate at 110V-127V,
please adjust to 110V-127V before you
switch on the system.
Connections
Speaker
(right) Speaker
(left)
FM antenna
AC power
Step 1: Placing speakers
Front
speaker
( left )
Front
speaker
( right )
VIEWING AREA
Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from theTV set and at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees from the listening
position.
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
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Connections
Step 2: ConnectingTV
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
theTV.
Using Composite Video jack
1Use the supplied composite video cabel (yellow)
to connect the DVD system's VIDEO OUT
jack to the video input jack (or labeled as A/ V In,
CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
2To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use audio cables (white/red) to connect
AUX IN (L/R) jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV..
Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr)
IMPORTANT!
–The progressive scan video quality is
only possible when usingY Pb Pr, and a
progressive scan TV is required.
1Use 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 orYUV)
on theTV.
2To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use audio cables (white/red) to connect
AUX IN (L/R) jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
3If 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 yourTV does not support Progressive Scan,
you will not be able to view the picture.
Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote to exit the
system menu and then DISC and “1” to exit
progressive scan.
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Connections
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.
1Use 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.
2To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUX IN (L/R) jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
Using an accessory RF modulator
IMPORTANT!
–If yourTV 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.
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RF coaxial cable to TV
1Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.
2Use 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.
3Connect the Antenna or CableTV 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
Step 3: Connecting FM
antenna
●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.
Step 4: Connecting the power
cord
After everything is connected 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.
AUDIO OUT
L
R
Television
A
C
VCR
B
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
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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
theVCR.This will allow you to make analogue
stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings.
Recording (digital) C
●Connect the system's COAXIAL jack to the
DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device.
Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUT
according to the audio connection.
Additional connection:
Connecting a USB device or
memory card
By connecting a USB mass storage device
(including USB flash memory, USB flash players
or memory cards) to the Hi-Fi system, you can
enjoy the device's stored music through the
powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system.
●Insert the USB device's USB plug into the
socket on the set.
for the devices with USB cables:
1Insert one plug of the USB cable (not supplied)
to the socket on the set.
2Insert the other plug of the USB cable to the
USB output terminal of the USB device.
for the memory card:
1Insert the memory card into a card reader (not
supplied).
2Use a USB cable (not supplied) to connect the
card reader into the socket on the set.
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Functional Overview
DVD player and power amplifier
1STANDBY-ON B
–switches the system on or to standby mode.
2Display
–shows the current status of the DVD player.
3ÉÅ
– starts or interrupts disc playback.
4PRESET +/-
–in tuner mode, selects a preset radio station.
59
–stops disc playback or erases a program.
–in Demo mode (on the system only), activates/
deactivates the demonstration.
6¡1 / 2™
Disc:
– skips to the previous/next chapter/title/track.
Tuner:
– tunes to a higher/lower radio frequency.
–press and hold, then release the key to start
automatic search for a radio frequency
downward/upward.
7ç
–opens or closes the disc tray.
8USB DIRECT
–is the jack for the external USB mass storage
device.
9SOURCE
–to select the respective sound source :TUNER,
DISC, USB or AUX.
–switches the system on.
0IR 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.
@Disc door
#DSC
– selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK, POP or FLAT).
$MIC
–to connect a microphone.
%MICVOLUME
–to adjust the mixing level for Karaoke.
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Remote control
1STANDBY-ON y
–switches the system on or to standby mode.
2Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.
3PROGRAM
–DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD/USB: enters the
program menu.
Functional Overview
– Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide
show mode.
–Tuner: programs preset radio stations.
4 SOURCE
–to select the respective sound source :TUNER,
DISC, USB or AUX.
5 SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)
–to enter or exit the system menu bar.
6DISC MENU (disc mode only)
–DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents
menu.
–VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on
or off .
72/3
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/USB
–searches fast backward/forward.
–In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in
the disc menu or system menu bar.
83/4
–In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in
the disc menu or system menu bar.
9OK
–to exit or confirm the selection.
0í/ë
–Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/
track.
–Tuner: selects a preset radio station.
!9
–In DISC/USB mode, to stop playback or clear a
program.
@2;
– In DISC/USB mode, to start or interrupt
playback.
#VOL +/-
–adjusts the volume upward/downward.
–adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer
setting mode.
–selects a source in timer setting mode.
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Functional Overview
$MODE
– selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play
mode for a disc.
%SUBTITLE
–selects a subtitle language.
^ SLEEP/TIMER
Standby mode
–sets time for switching on the system
automatically.
Power-on mode
–sets the sleep timer function (auto off).
&LOUDNESS
–enables or disables automatic loudness
adjustment.
*DSC
– selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK, POP or FLAT).
(DBB
–enables or disables bass enhancement.
) DISPLAY
– displays information on TV screen during
playback.
¡SLOW
–selects different slow playback modes for a
VCD/SVCD/DVD.
™A-B
–for VCD/CD/USB: to repeat a specific section
within the same track.
–for DVD: to repeat a specific section in a disc.
£DIM
–selects different levels of brightness for the
display screen.
≤AUDIO
for VCD
–sets Stereo, Mono-Left or Mono-Right sound
mode.
for DVD
–selects an audio language.
∞ZOOM
–DVD/VCD/Picture CD: enlarges or reduces a
picture or active image on the TV screen.
§RDS (unavailable for this version)
≥GOTO
– In DISC mode, to fast search in a disc by
entering a time, title, chapter or track.
•CLOCK
Standby mode
*– sets the system clock.
Playback mode
–displays the system clock.
ª0
–opens or closes the disc tray.
ºANGLE
–selects a DVD camera angle.
⁄MUTE
–to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.
Notes for remote control:
–First, select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (DISC or
TUNER, for example).
–Then select the desired function ( 2;, í,
ëfor example).
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Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
1
3
2
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert two AAA batteries following the
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.
3Close the cover.
Using the Remote Control to operate
the Player
1Aim the Remote Control directly
at the remote sensor (IR) on the
front panel.
2Do 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
“ConnectingTV”).
1Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC
source. (See “Switching the system on/off”).
2Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in
channel.You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on theTV.
➜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 yourTV, 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 scanTV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD player to your
TV using Y Pb Pr (see “Connections-Step 5:
ConnectingTV- Using Component Video jacks”.)
1Tu rn on your TV.
2Tu rn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
3Press STANDBY-ON Bto turn on the DVD
player.
4Select the correct Video Input channel.
➜The DVD background screen appears on the
TV.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
6Press 1 2 repeatedly to select "VIDEO SETUP
PAGE".
7Select "TV MODE" to "P-SCAN", then OK to
confirm.
➜The instruction menu appears on the TV.
8Press 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 yourTV.
9Tu rn on your TV progressive scan mode (refer
to your TV user manual).
➜The below menu appears on the TV.
0Press 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.
1Tu rn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on to interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
2Press SYSTEM MENU 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 theTV.
Note:
–During normal playback in the progressive scan
mode, pressing DISC button and “1” 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
DIVX (R) VOD
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 1 2 to select “GENERAL SETUP PAGE”.
3Use 1 2 3 4 on the remote to navigate in the
menu.
Move to “OSD LANGUAGE” and press 2.
4Select a language and press OK.
To exit from the menu
●Press SYSTEM MENU again.
Getting Started
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc
Menu language
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
CHINESE
1Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
2Press 1 2 to select “PREFERENCE PAGE”.
3Press 3 4 to highlight the following in the
Preference Page.
–“AUDIO” (disc’s soundtrack)
–“SUBTITLE” (disc’s subtitles)
–“DISC MENU” (disc’s menu)
4Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
5Select a language and press OK.
6Repeat steps 3~5 for other language settings.
To exit from the menu
●Press SYSTEM MENU again.
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Switching the system on/off
●Press STANDBY-ONB.
➜“HELLO” is displayed briefly.The system will
switch to the last selected source.
●Press DISC, TUNER, USB or AUX on the
remote.
➜The system will switch to the selected source.
To switch the system to standby mode
●Press STANDBY-ONB.
Volume control
Tu r n VOLUME (-/+) clockwise or anticlockwise
(or press VOL +/- 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 control to enable/
disable DBB feature.
➜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 remote control repeatedly to
select: FLAT, POP, 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.
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 9on the system to
activate the demo mode.
➜Demonstration will begin.
To deactivate the demonstration
●Press 9on 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.
Microphone Mixing
Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the
system to sing along with the music source.
1Connect a microphone to the MIC jack.
●Before connecting the microphone, set the
microphone volume to a lower level to prevent
howling sound by turning the MIC VOLUME
knob.
2Start singing or talking through the microphone.
Note:
–Keep the microphones away from the speakers
to prevent howling.
Basic Operations
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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 / UDF format
•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 for ALL regions or Region
3 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
1Connect the power cords of the system and TV
(or any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a
power outlet.
2Tu rn on the TV power and set to the correct
Video In channel. (See “Setting up theTV”).
3Press STANDBY-ONB.
➜You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on theTV.
4Press 0to 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.
5Playback 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”).
6At any time, simply press 9to stop playback.
ALL
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