Philips Cineos HTS9800W/55 User manual

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Table of contents
General
General Information ........................................................................................................ 8
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8
About recycling.....................................................................................................................................................8
Product Overview
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................... 9
Remote control ............................................................................................................... 10
Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................12
Using the remote control to operate the system .............................................................................12
Basic Connections .......................................................................................................... 13
Step 1: Assemble the speakers.......................................................................................................................13
Step 2: Positioning for best effect .................................................................................................................13
Placing the speakers ...................................................................................................................................13
Placing the subwoofer................................................................................................................................14
Placing the DVD system............................................................................................................................14
Placing the Junction Box............................................................................................................................14
Placing the AV wireless receiver box...................................................................................................14
Step 3: Connecting the DVD system, AV subwoofer and front speakers .........................................15
Step 4 : Connecting the wireless rear speakers ........................................................................................16
Optional Connections .................................................................................................... 17
Mounting the DVD system on the wall ......................................................................................................17
Mounting the speakers on the wall ..............................................................................................................18
Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV ..........................................................................................................19
Connecting to a HDMI compatible device..................................................................................................19
Connecting to an analog audio/ video device............................................................................................ 20
Connecting to a digital audio device............................................................................................................ 20
Connecting to an outdoor FM antenna terminal ......................................................................................21
Product Overview
Step 1: Turning on the DVD system ............................................................................................................ 22
Turning off to standby mode................................................................................................................... 22
Step 2: Finding the correct viewing channel.............................................................................................. 22
Step 3: Setting language preferences ........................................................................................................... 23
On-screen display (OSD) language....................................................................................................... 23
Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback.................................................................... 23
Step 4: Setting the TV.......................................................................................................................................24
Selecting the matching color system ....................................................................................................24
Setting the TV Display.............................................................................................................................. 25
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) .......................................... 25
Step 5: Setting the speakers’ channels .........................................................................................................27
Disc Playback
Disc operations ............................................................................................................... 28
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Playing a disc ........................................................................................................................................................29
Basic playback controls.....................................................................................................................................29
Selecting various repeat/shufe functions ................................................................................................. 30

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Table of contents
Other playback features for video discs (DVD/VCD/SVCD) ............................................................. 30
Using the Disc Menu ................................................................................................................................. 30
Viewing playback information..................................................................................................................31
Resuming playback from the last stopped point ................................................................................31
Zooming in....................................................................................................................................................31
Changing subtitle language (DVD only)................................................................................................32
Changing sound track language...............................................................................................................32
Switching camera angles............................................................................................................................32
Playback Control (VCD only)..................................................................................................................32
Playing an MP3/ JPEG/MPEG-4/Windows Media™Audio disc ..........................................................33
Playing a JPEG image le (slide show) ......................................................................................................... 34
Preview function ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Zoom picture ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Rotating/ipping the picture ................................................................................................................... 34
Playing MP3 music and JPEG picture simultaneously ..............................................................................35
Playing a Super Audio CD (SACD) ............................................................................................................. 35
Playing a DivX®disc .......................................................................................................................................... 36
DVD System Menu Options
Accessing the DVD setup menu.....................................................................................................................37
General Setup Page ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Audio Setup Page................................................................................................................................................39
Video Setup Page .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Preference Setup Page ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Radio Tuning
Tuner Operations ...........................................................................................................45
Tuning to radio stations................................................................................................................................... 45
Presetting radio stations ................................................................................................................................. 45
Using auto install........................................................................................................................................ 45
Using automatic preset............................................................................................................................. 46
Using manual preset .................................................................................................................................. 46
Selecting a preset radio station..................................................................................................................... 46
Deleting a preset radio station...................................................................................................................... 46
Changing tuning grid..........................................................................................................................................47
Other Information
Sound and Volume Controls .........................................................................................48
Selecting surround sound................................................................................................................................48
Adjusting the Bass/ Treble level .................................................................................................................... 48
Selecting digital sound effects........................................................................................................................ 48
Volume control .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Setting the Sleep timer .................................................................................................................................... 49
Dimming system’s display screen.................................................................................................................. 49
Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television............................................................................ 49
Other Features ..............................................................................................................49
Specications ..................................................................................................................50
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 51
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................54
Language Code.............................................................................................................. 156

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General Information
CAUTION!
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts. Please leave
all maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a at, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.
– Do not position the set on top of
other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g., receiver or amplier).
– Do not put anything under the set
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be reached
easily.
Space for ventilation
– Place the apparatus in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
the set and 5 cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid lled
objects, lighted candles).
Accessories supplied
– 1 DVD system
– 1 AV subwoofer
– 1 AV wireless receiver box
– 2 center speakers
– 2 front speakers + stands
– 2 rear speakers + stands
– 3 x 1 pair of screws for wall mount
– 3 x 1 pair of brackets for wall mount
– 1 remote control with batteries
– 1 VGA cable (for connecting between
the AV subwoofer and Junction Box).
– 4 x speaker cables
– 2 x power cable
– 1 x micro ber cleaning cloth (for DVD
system)
– Quick Start Guide
Cleaning discs
Some problems occur (frozen picture,
sound disruptions, picture distortions)
because the disc inside the unit is dirty.
To avoid these problems, discs should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
To clean a disc, use a micro ber cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from the center
to the edge in a straight line.
CAUTION!
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
About recycling
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper. The
electronic equipment contains a large
number of materials that can be recycled.
If you are disposing of an old machine,
please take it to a recycling center.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding disposal of packaging materials,
exhausted batteries and an old
equipment.

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Main Unit
a2 STANDBY ON
– Switches to standby mode, or switches
on the system.
buPLAY PAUSE
– DISC: starts/pauses playback.
– TUNER: starts preset radio station
installation in Plug and Play mode.
cÇ STOP
– Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback.
– TUNER: press and hold this button to
erase the current preset radio station.
d./>
– DISC: selects a track or press and hold
this button to search backward/forward.
– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency
up/down.
eSOURCE
– Selects the relevant active source mode:
DISC, TUNER FM, TV or AUX/DI.
f+- VOLUME
– Adjusts the volume level.
gVolume Indicator A
hçEJECT
– Opens/ closes the disc tray.
iSystem display panel
jDisc Slot
i
j
abcdefg h
Front View Side View
Touch screen controls

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Remote control
aSOURCE
– Selects the relevant active source mode:
DISC, FM TUNER, TV or AUX/DI.
bDISPLAY
– Displays the current status or disc
information.
cPROGRAM
– TUNER: press and hold to start
automatic/manual preset programming.
dSYSTEM MENU
– Enters or exits the system menu.
eWXST
– Selects movement direction in the menu.
– TUNER: press Wor Xto select a preset
radio station.
– TUNER: press Sor Tto select auto
tuning.
fOK
– Conrms a selection.
g./>
– DISC: press and hold to search
backward/forward or to select a track.
– TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips
TV only).
– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency
up/down.
hÇ
– Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback or press and hold
to eject a disc.
– TUNER: press and hold to erase a preset
radio station.
iMUTE H
– Mutes or restores the volume.
jVOL +-
– Adjusts the volume level.
ON
STANDBY

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kANGLE
– Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if
available).
lSUBTITLE
– Selects a subtitle language.
mREPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes.
nSURR.
– DISC: selects multi-channel surround or
stereo mode.
– TUNER: selects stereo or mono signal.
oREPEAT A-B
– Repeats a specic section on a disc.
pSOUND
– Selects a sound effect.
– Press and hold to select another
transmission channel for the rear
wireless speakers.
qNIGHT (in DVD mode only)
– Optimizes the dynamics of the sound
output.
rCD UP SAMP.
– Converts music CD to a higher sampling
rate for better sound quality.
sBASS/TREBLE
– Selects BASS (low tone) or TREBLE (high
tone) sound mode and use the VOLUME
control to change the tone level.
tAUDIO
– Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (CD).
uZOOM
– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.
vTV VOL +-
– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).
wPLAYÉ
– DISC: starts playback.
xÅ
– DISC: pauses playback.
yDISC MENU
– Enters or exits disc contents menu.
– For VCD version 2.0 only;
In stop mode, turns on/off playback
control (PBC) mode.
During playback, returns to main menu.
zRETURN/ TITLE
– To go back to previous menu.
– Displays the disc’s Title menu (if available).
Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– Enters a track/title number of the disc.
– Enters a number of a preset radio station.
DIM
– Selects different levels of brightness for
display panel.
– Press and hold to set the sleep timer
function.
STANDBY 2
– Switches to standby mode, or switches
on the system.
Remote control (continued)

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Remote control (continued)
Using the remote control
AOpen the battery compartment.
BInsert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
CClose the cover.
DPoint the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel of
the DVD system.
ESelect the source you want to control by
pressing the SOURCE button on the
remote control.
FSelect the desired function (for example
., >).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
– Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc)..
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
Using the remote control to operate
the system

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Basic Connections
Step 1: Assemble the
speakers
AConnect the speaker stand with the
supplied speaker wire. Match the color of
the speaker wire to the color of the jack
on the base of the speaker stand.
Hold down the jack tab while inserting
the stripped portion of the speaker wire
into the tab. Then, release the jack tab to
lock the wire into position.
BMatch the colored stickers on the rear of
the speaker and the inside of the speaker
stand. Position the speakers as shown
and ensure the connectors t. See the
above illustration.
CSecure the speaker stand with the
supplied screws.
Helpful Hint:
– When you insert the speaker wire, make
sure none of the rubber-coated wire is
clamped by the jack tab.
Step 2: Positioning for best
effect
The Philips HTS9800W Home Theater
System is simple to install. Proper system
placement is critical to ensure an
optimum sound experience.
The placement diagrams shown here are
only guidelines that provide great system
performance, you may nd other
placement choices that are more suitable
for your room layout and provide the
sound experience you enjoy.
Placing the speakers
When placing the speakers, ensure that:
– The center speakers (FRONT CENTER,
REAR CENTER) should be placed at the
same height and at the normal listening ear
level for the best sound performance.
– The front speakers should be placed at an
equal distance from the TV, the FRONT
RIGHT on the right hand side and FRONT
LEFT on the left hand side (as shown
below).
– The rear speakers should be placed at
equal distances from the REAR CENTER
speaker; the REAR RIGHT on the right
hand side and REAR LEFT on the left hand
side (as shown below).
FRONT LEFT
REAR
LEFT
FRONT CENTER
REAR CENTER
FRONT RIGHT
REAR
RIGHT
TV
B
Base view of the speaker stand
Both the
coloured
stickers must
match
C

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Basic Connections (continued)
Front View Side View
Placing the subwoofer
For optimum performance, place the AV
subwoofer in the corner of the room.
Keep it at least one meter away from the
TV. Adjust its position until a harmonious
sound is achieved between the subwoofer
and speakers
FRONT
LEFT
REAR
LEFT
FRONT CENTER
REAR CENTER
FRONT
RIGHT
REAR
RIGHT
AV WIRELESS
RECEIVER BOX
TV SUB
WOOFER
Placing the DVD system
Ensure ample space is available on the
right hand side for ease of disc handling.
Placing the Junction Box
You may place the Junction box behind
the TV/ shelf/ table to hide away the
cable connections.
For xing purposes, attach one side of
the supplied velcro strip on the junction
box and another at the place you wish to
x the Junction box.
Placing the AV wireless receiver
box
You may place the AV wireless receiver
box at the back of the room and at a
convenient distance so that you can
connect the REAR CENTER, REAR LEFT
and REAR RIGHT speakers to the box.
– Ensure the AV wireless receiver box
is placed near to the AC outlet where
the AC power plug can be reached easily.
– Ensure the front of the AV wireless
receiver box (with Philips logo) faces
towards the DVD system.
– For optimal wireless performance,
ensure that the AV wireless receiver box
is not placed in an enclosed area.
To AC
power
To rear
speakers
To rear
speakers

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Basic Connections (continued)
Step 3: Connecting the
DVD system, AV subwoofer
and front speakers
RIGHTCENTER LEFT
SPEAKERS
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
DVD system
AV subwoofer
Junction box
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
CENTER
FRONT
LEFT
Front speakers
To TV
Example of
TV’s back panel
Before you start...
If you wish to mount the DVD system on
the wall, see section “Optional
Connections” before making any
connections.
Extend the FM pigtail antenna
and place its end where the
reception is best received.
To AC
power outlet
To AC
power
outlet
TV
To change the
power cord,
remove the DVD
system cover.
Connect your speaker to the
supplied speaker stand, see
“Step 1: Assemble the
speakers”.

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Basic Connections (continued)
Step 4 : Connecting the
wireless rear speakers
The rear speakers ( REAR LEFT/ REAR
RIGHT/ REAR CENTER ) are to be
connected to the AV wireless receiver
box which receives signals from the DVD
system.
Before you start...
If you wish to mount the speakers on the
wall, see section “Optional Connections”
before making any connections.
AConnect the stripped wire portion of the
supplied speaker wire to the tab on the
base of each speaker stand. See “Step 1:
Assemble the speakers”.
BConnect the colored speaker plug from
each speaker to the matching speaker
jack on the base of the AV wireless
receiver box. For convenience, each
speaker jack has been color-coded: REAR
RIGHT (grey), REAR CENTER (brown)
and REAR LEFT (blue).
Helpful Hint:
– To prevent unwanted noise, do not place
the rear speakers too close to the DVD
system, AC power adapter, TV or any other
radiation sources.
RIGHT CENTER LEFT
SPEAKERS
REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT
REAR CENTER
Base view of AV
wireless receiver box
AV wireless
receiver box

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Optional Connections
AB
DE
C
Mounting the DVD system on
the wall
You can choose to wall mount the DVD
system on the wall. Select a position
where nothing obstructs the disc slot on
its right hand side.
CAUTION!
You should get a qualied person to
drill and insert the mounting screws
(not supplied) on the wall. DO NOT
do it yourself in order to avoid any
unexpected damage to the
equipment or injury to personnel.
Helpful Hint:
– Philips accepts absolutely no liability for
any accidents or damage resulting from
inadequate assembly or mounting, misuse or
abuse, or natural disasters.
APosition the DVD system face down on a
non-scratch surface. Ensure the base of
the system is facing you. Press the catch
located on each side to release the back
cover of the system.
BLift the back cover upwards and remove
it from the DVD system.
CPress the catch located on each inner
side of the stand to remove the base of
the DVD system.
DDrill holes, then insert the rubber wall
plugs and screws (not supplied) into the
wall.
EHook the DVD system rmly onto the
screws, by ensuring that they t into the
hanging brackets on the back of the DVD
system to lock it into position.

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Optional Connections (continued)
Mounting the speakers on
the wall
You can choose to wall mount the
speakers on the wall.
CAUTION!
You should get a qualied person to
drill and insert the mounting screws
(not supplied) on the wall. DO NOT
do it yourself in order to avoid any
unexpected damage to the
equipment or injury to personnel.
Helpful Hint:
– Philips accepts absolutely no liability for
any accidents or damage resulting from
inadequate assembly or mounting, misuse or
abuse, or natural disasters.
AThis step is required for the center
speaker only. To remove the center
speaker stand, loosen and remove the
scews at the rear of the speakers.
See the above illustrations.
BUse the supplied screws to attach the
supplied bracket rmly to the rear of the
speakers.
CDrill holes on the wall where the speaker
is to be hung. Mount the rubber wall
plugs and screws (not supplied) into the
wall.
DHook the speaker rmly onto the screws,
by ensuring that they t into the brackets
at the rear of the speaker.
A
BCD
BCD
Preparing the front and
rear speakers
Preparing the center speakers

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DIGITAL IN L AUX IN R COMPONENT VIDEO
Pr Pb Y
TO SUB-
WOOFER
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
TV
Optional Connections (continued)
Example of TV’s back panel
Connecting to a Progressive
Scan TV
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video quality
is only possible when a progressive
scan TV is connected to the Y Pb Pr
jacks.
– DO NOT connect both the HDMI
and Y Pb Pr to a TV, it may affect
the picture quality.
AUse the component video cables (red/
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the
Junction Box’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.
Do not connect the video jack from the
Junction Box to your TV.
BTo listen to the TV channels through this
DVD system, use an audio cable (white/
red - not supplied) to connect the AUX
IN jacks to the corresponding AUDIO
OUT jacks on the TV.
CProceed to pages 25~26 for detailed
Progressive Scan set up.
Connecting to a HDMI
compatible device
HDMI connects uncompressed and
unprocessed digital transmission for the
highest and best dened sound/image
quality. Its plug and play capability
requires only one cable for both audio/
video output.
AOpen the DVD system’s back cover by
releasing the two catches located at the
base of the system.
BUse a HDMI cable (not supplied) to
connect the HDMI OUT jack (on the
back of the DVD system) to the HDMI
IN jack on a HDMI compatible device
(eg.; HDMI TV, HDCP compliant TV).
COnce you have completed the necessary
connections, installation and set-up, see
pages 39 and 42 for optimum HDMI
audio and video settings
Helpful Hints:
– HDMI is backward compatible with some
DVI devices using an appropriate adaptor
plug.
– Most of the older DVI-enabled devices are
not HDCP compliant and playback is not
possible.
A
B
VIDEO
HDMI IN
AUDIO
OUT IN TV
HDMI OUT
jack located
beneath
the cover of the
DVD system
Example of
HDMI TV’s
back panel
B

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Optional Connections (continued)
Connecting to an analog
audio/ video device
You can connect an analog audio/video
device (e.g. VCR, Cable/Satellite Box, TV
or cassette recorder) to the Junction Box
in order to enjoy the Home Theater
Audio System’s surround sound
capabilities.
Use an audio cable (red/white - not
supplied) to connect the AUX IN (R/L)
jacks on the Junction Box to the AUDIO
OUT jacks on an analogue audio/video
device.
To listen to the sound, press SOURCE
repeatedly to select “AUX” as the source
to play.
Helpful Hints:
– Recording from this DVD system to your
VCR is not possible.
– To see the picture of the connected video
device (e.g. VCR), connect the VIDEO OUT
jack of the device to the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV, and select the correct input channel
on the TV.
Connecting to a digital audio
device
You can connect a digital audio device
(e.g. CD recorder) to the Junction Box in
order to enjoy the Home Theater Audio
System’s surround sound capabilities.
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied).
Connect the DIGITAL IN jack on the
Junction Box to the DIGITAL OUT jack
on a digital audio device.
To listen to the sound, press SOURCE
repeatedly to select “DI” as the source
to play.
Helpful Hints:
– You cannot hear or record the SACD or
MP3-CD playback if you use the digital
connection.
– For your playback through DIGITAL IN
connection, set the digital output of that
player to PCM format.
– Always refer to the user manual of the
other equipment for complete connection
and usage details.

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Optional Connections (continued)
Connecting to an outdoor
FM antenna terminal
If the FM reception is poor, you can use a
FM coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect
the FM 75coaxial cable (hidden inside
the back cover) directly to the outdoor
FM antenna terminal.
AOpen the DVD system’s back cover by
releasing the two catches located at the
base of the system.
BUnplug the FM pigtail antenna from the
FM 75coaxial cable.
CConnect the FM 75coaxial cable to
one end of the FM coaxial cable which is
connected to the outdoor FM antenna
terminal.
Helpful Hint:
– Position the antennas as far away as
possible from your TV, VCR or other
radiation source to prevent any unwanted
interference.
A
B
C

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Step 1: Turning on the
DVD system
Press the SOURCE button on the DVD
system repeatedly to select :
DISC ¤TUNER FM ¤TV ¤AUX
¤DI ¤DISC ....
Turning off to standby mode
Press STANDBY 2on the remote
control.
The message “Standby” will be shown
on the display screen, and slowly fade
away.
Getting Started
Step 2: Finding the correct
viewing channel
Before you start...
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections before
proceeding.
APress the SOURCE button on the
remote control repeatedly until “DISC”
appears on the display panel.
BTurn on the TV and set it to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the
blue DVD background screen on the TV.
You may go to Channel 1 on your TV,
then press the Channel Down button on
your TV’s remote control until you see
the Video In channel.
You may press °button repeatedly
on your TV’s remote control.
Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.
TIPS: Press bto return to the previous menu item.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

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Step 3: Setting language
preferences
The language options are different
depending on your country or region. It
may not correspond to the illustrations
shown on the user manual.
On-screen display (OSD) language
The OSD (On-Screen Display) language
for this DVD system will remain as you
have set it, regardless of the changes
made to the DVD disc language.
AIn ‘DISC’ mode, press SYSTEM MENU
on the remote control.
{ General Setup Page } appears.
BUse ST keys to highlight { OSD
Language }, then press X.
General Setup Page
Disc Lock
OSD Language
Screen Saver
DivX(R) VOD Code
English
Espanõl
Français
Português
CUse ST keys to select a language and
press OK to conrm.
Audio, Subtitle and Menu language
for DVD playback
You can select your preferred language
settings for DVD playback. If the
selected language is recorded on the
DVD disc, the DVD system will
automatically play the disc in that
language. Otherwise, the disc’s default
language will be used instead.
APress Çtwice to stop playback (if any),
then press SYSTEM MENU.
BPress Xrepeatedly to select
{ Preference Page }.
CUse ST keys to highlight one of the
options below, then press X.
Preference Page
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
PBC
MP3/JPEG Nav
Password
DivX Subtitle
Default
{ Audio }
Selects the preferred audio language for
DVD playback.
{ Subtitle }
Selects the preferred subtitle language for
DVD playback.
{ Disc Menu }
Selects the preferred disc menu language
for DVD playback.
Getting Started (continued)
TIPS: Press bto return to the previous menu item.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

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DUse ST keys to select a language and
press OK to conrm.
If the language you want is not in
the list, then select { Others }.
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the
remote control to enter the 4-digit
language code ‘XXXX’ (see page 156)
and press OK to conrm.
ERepeat steps C~ Dfor other settings.
Helpful Hints:
– During DVD playback, you can switch the
audio and subtitle languages by pressing the
AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons on the
remote control. However, this does not
change the default settings you have made
here.
– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio/menu
language can only be changed via the DVD
disc menu.
Step 4: Setting the TV
Selecting the matching color
system
The color system of the DVD system,
DVD and TV should match. Only then
will it be possible to play a DVD on this
system. Before changing the TV system,
determine the color system of your TV.
AIn ‘DISC’ mode, press SYSTEM MENU
on the remote control.
BPress Xrepeatedly to select { Video
Setup Page }.
CPress Tto highlight { TV Type }, then
press X.
Video SetupPage
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Picture Setting
HDMI Setup
PAL
NTSC
Multi
{ PAL }
Select this if the connected TV has the PAL
color system. It will change the video signal of
an NTSC disc and output it to PAL format.
{ NTSC }
Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC
color system. It will change the video signal of
a PAL disc and output it to NTSC format.
{ Multi }
Select this if the connected TV is compatible
with both NTSC and PAL (multi-system). The
output format will be in accordance with the
video signal of the disc.
DSelect one of the options and press OK
to conrm.
Follow the instructions shown on the
TV to conrm the selection (if any).
If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,
wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
Getting Started (continued)
TIPS: Press bto return to the previous menu item.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

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Setting the TV Display
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD system
according to the TV type you have
connected. The format you select must
be available on the disc. If it is not, the
setting for TV display will not affect the
picture during playback.
AIn ‘DISC’ mode, press SYSTEM MENU
on the remote control.
BPress Xrepeatedly to select { Video
Setup Page }.
CPress Tto highlight { TV Display },
then press X.
Video SetupPage
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Picture Setting
HDMI Setup
4:3 PanScan
4:3 LetterBox
16:9 Wide Screen
{ 4:3 Pan Scan }
Select this if you have a
conventional TV and
want both sides of the
picture to be trimmed or formatted to t
your TV screen.
{ 4:3 Letter Box }
Select this if you have a
conventional TV. In this
case, a wide picture with
black bands on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen will be
displayed.
{ 16:9 Wide Screen }
Select this if you have a
wide-screen TV.
DSelect one of the options and press OK
to conrm.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature
(for Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan feature displays
twice the number of frames per second
than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal
TV system). With nearly twice the
number of lines, progressive scan offers a
higher picture quality and resolution.
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 Junction Box
to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page
19).
ATurn off your TV progressive scan mode
or turn on to the interlaced mode (refer
to your TV user manual).
BPress the SOURCE button until “DISC”
appears on the display panel.
CTurn on your TV and select the correct
Video Input channel.
The blue DVD background screen will
appear on the TV.
DPress SYSTEM MENU on the remote
control.
EPressÉto select { Video Setup Page }.
FSelect { Progressive } > { On }, then
press OK to conrm.
Video SetupPage
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Picture Setting
HDMI Setup
On
Off
Getting Started (continued)
TIPS: Press bto return to the previous menu item.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.