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Index English Environmental information All unnecessa_"ypackaginghas been omitted We have tried to make the packagingeasy to separate intothree materials:cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and pol/ethylene (ba£s, protective foam sheet)¸ Your system consistsd materialswhich can be recycled and reused if disassembledby a specializedcompsn_ Pleaseobserve the IocaJ regulations regardin£the disposalof packagin£ materials,exhausted batteries and old equlpme_ pg 001 044 MX39 37 Engl 7 Fran_ais 48
Contents General Information S pplied accessories...................................................... I0 Care and safc_yinforrra_ on ..................................... 10 Connections Step 1: Pacng the speakurs and subwoofur. Step 2: Connect Step 3: Connect 1I ng speakers and subwoofer 1I ngTV ................................................ 12 Using CompositeVideo jack (CVBS) ............12 Using Component Video jack (Pr Pb Y)12 Using SVdc_ jack ...................................................
Contents Timer Operations Set_ ng the tmer .............................................................. 36 Activ_ing/Deactiv_ing the timer ...................36 Se_ing the Sleep timer ................................................ 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control .................................................................. 38 Selectingsurround sound .................................... 38 _ming on/off clear voice e_ct ...................... 38 Changing subwoofer volume level........
General Information Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid water Bpeakercables high temperatures, and dust moisture, Do -_ot expose the system, batteries or c!scs to hhJmidit_4rair, sand or excessive heat (cahJsed Subwoofer by -_eatir g equJprnerlt or direct sunlight) cab e Aways keep the disc tray dosed to avoid gett -_gdust or] the le-_s Add O cab _ (wh _e, red) Compos (ye ow) te video cable _ _=_ Avoid condensation problem T-_elens may cloud over whe-_ the paye is suddenl
Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer SDeake_ tLe&l Center DVD SD_ &rid Fron_ Si)e_Ker sysoem (Right:) Surround Subwoofer Surround Speaker (Left) Speake_(Right) For bes_ possible sub-round sound, all the Connect the supp led speaker" systems using the speakers (excep: suppied speaker" cables by match ng the colors subwoofer) should be placed at tP'e same distance f'-um the isTening position @ Place the front eft and r
Connections Step 3: ConnectingTV ,®®®, IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! - You only need to make connection from depending system. on the - S-Video the - If both S-Video and Component (Pr PbY)Video connections are used to connect to yourTV, the video signal will automatically switch to S-Video when you power up the DVD system. To set the VIDEO OUT(put) to 'Pr PbY', see page 29. one video following options, capabilities of yourTV or ComponentVideo connection provides higher picture quality.
Connections @ IMPORTANT! - If the IHPORTANT! picture is distorted, check Video Output setting. Make to 'S-Video', see page 29. the - If yourTV only has a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF in), you will need an RF modulator in order to sure it is set view the DVD your electronics @ OUT on theTV. See or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations.
Connections Step 4: Connecting antennas FM/AM Step 5: Connecting the power cord D Power- Outlet @ Connect the supp led AM loop antenna to the AN jack Pace the Aid loop antenna on a shel or attach t to a stand or wall Connect the supplied Fh/ antenna to the FM jack. E>_end the FI4 antenna and fix its ends to the wall For betzer Fid stereo reception, external Fid antenna connect an (not supp Jc_J) After everything is connected properly, plug in theAC power cord to the power outlet.
Connections Connecting aVCR or Cable/Satellite Box Connecting equipment (optional) digital audio .®9®.
Functional Overview Main unit and remote {0 (illustrations on page 3) control {_ SEATING (only available in Muki channel Switches to Eco Puwer standby mode or turns mode) Turns on/off the seating control diagram on the TV Use theVOLUME control on the man unt on tile sTstem (see page/39) "Switches to standby mode (see page 39) or jogstick on the remote to select the desired seat ng position (see pose 2@ STANDBY ON _ @) Disc trays 1~5 {S} OPEN'CLOSE --_ (DISC1~5) Opens/C oses the ndivdual dis
Functional Overview (s_ DISC MENU Enters or exits disc co_,ter,ts menu (see pa R 23) (11 SYSTEM MENU (DVD rhode Enters or exits system setup men only) ForVCD (see pages 272@ Ddng 48) Joystick • • • • SelectsmovemeT¢ direct on in the men _ effect (_ee pag_ 38) Numeric Keypad (0-9) Enters a tracldtitle nl_mber of the dsc Enters a nHmber of a preset radio sta* on @6 SKIP Selects _ext disc tray for playback (see pag_ 23) Switches to Eco Power standby mode (see page 39) *Switches @1}REPEAT Select
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Step 2: Setting the clock The dock can be set ir_either 12hour 24 hour mode C 12DO FI...... or _ " example) buttons on front panel DVD system's display panel _ @ cc_ FT Cl nc , n}_ Open the battery compartment Insert two batter es type R06 or AA, following the indications (q- --) inside the compartment Close the coven @ Aim the remote cont/-ol directly at the remote ........
Getting Step 3: Setting theTV IMPORTANT! This DVD system is compatib MaEe sure you have completed all the necessary connections.
Getting Started Step 4: Selecting speaker layout Normally the best sound spot and the ideal setting position is in the middle of the room With th s 'SEATING' feature, it allows you to select the current seating posit on in the room and the speaker setting will automatically adjusted for oplmum i ..... )l OQ I @ be pel#ormance. Press SURR.
Getting Step 5: You can adjust the dela 7 times (cepter surround only) and voume and evel fur indvidual speakers These adjustments the sound accord ng to your surroundings setup Setting language preference Tou cars select your proferred et you optimize Started language settings so that this DVD system wll automatically switch to the language for you whenever you and Speakur- settings are only active on Hut load a disc channe] audio outputs If the language selected is not available on the di
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! - DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player. - Depending on the DVD orVIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
Disc Operations Basic playback Ths s a power saving feature, the system will automatically Pausing playback Press • II switch to Eco standby mode if you do not press any but-arts within after a dsc has stopped playing controls 30 min_les '_ To resume normal p ayback_press • II _ain Selecting another track/chapter Press_ / I_1_1or se the numeric keypad (0-9) to key n a tracldchapte- nurqbec Searching backward/forward Press and hold _ @ @ Press and hold STANDBY ON syssem to standby mode I_1 -÷ T
Disc Operations Selecting functions various Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) repeat You can play the conter,ts of the ds, in the order you want @ While paying a disc, press REPEAT by pro%amming the tracks to be payed sto_-ed to select : the order of Up to 99 tracks can be REPEATCHAPTER (DVD) to repeat p ayback ofithe currant chapter REPEATALBUM (MP3) to repeat p ayback of the current album REPEATTP,ACK/TITLE to repeat p ayback of the cur_-enttracldt t e REPEAT DISC (CDNCD/SVCD) to re
Disc Operations @Press I_l_l, then use thenumeric keypad Using the menu (0-9) to enter the disc numben 4 "_TSE x" appears bar to program IMPORTANT! @ PressIDq_ then use the numeric You have to turn on yourTV and set to the correctVideo In channel.
Disc Operations Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) In stop mode, you can; @ move withn You have to turn on yourTV and set to the correctVideo "Setting the TV') In channel. Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, pEG) dsc.
DVD Using the menu You can continue Menu Options SUBTITLE Select a subtide langu_e available on the DVD bar a number of operations d rectly va the multiple menu bars on theTV screen wChout interruptin£ Tile exception is when you enter [] the disc playback (SETUP MENU), a_ter which the playback wJl pause AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtraek language available on d_e DVD. VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL.
DVD Menu Using the Options Setup Menu This DVD setl_pis carried out via theTV, enablingyou to c stomize the DVD system to suit your particular req _-ements. The format you select must be available on the dsc.
DVD Set theVideo Output according to your vdeo connection Stop p ayback,then fulow the steps of"Using the Setup Menu" and select : Set Analog Menu Output Options to match your DVD home cinema system's playback capabilty This f_nction can also be accessed via the SURR but-on on the remote control (or SURROUND on the frul,t panel) > _ideo Output Follow the s_eps of"Using the Setup Menu" and select: S-Video Select this if you have connected the DVD system to yoHrTV using the S Video jack
DVD Menu Set D gital Output audio equipment Options according to your optional connections Follow the steps of"Using select : > Digital Set your PCM (Pulse Code Modu}ation) outpc¢ only after- you have set the system's Digital the Setup Menu" and Output Output to 'PCM only' output") (See "Setting Follow the steps of"Using select : N the digital the Setup Menu" and > PCMOutput Off Selectthis to deactivate the digital output 48 kHz All Select this if you have connected the digtal output to
DVD Follow the steps of"Using select : ' Night the Setup Menu" and Menu Follow the steps of"Using select : Mode _ " Options the Setup Menu" and Defaults Ir I Reset Off Select this when you want to enjoy the Pressir_g • on the remo_e will restore surround items in the setup men to the original f_ctory scttin£ except fur your Parehtal Control sound with its full dynamc range On Select this to level out the voume High voume all the password otpts will be softened and low volume outputs
DVD Menu Options ® Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter '1234' (default password) when you are asked to enter the fou digit password Yu will have to (only available in region I players) enter the same code, exactly twce '_ To change the password, see page 33 Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the dsc.
DVD Use the numeric original fou_dist You can changethe fuur digit password used fur Parental Control.
Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! - Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. - TheTUNING button on the front panel is used to toggle between frequency tuning and preset tuning. When in preset tuning, ='PRESET"appears on the display panel and I_1_1! I_1_1 buttons on the front panel are used for preset number selection. Otherwise, pressing 1_141/ I_l_lwill change the radio frequency.
Tuner Operations You can choose to store only 7our favodte radio stations You can s_arT the automat C pt esettlng f_-om a se coted pt esc_ numbel: In tuner mode, press PROGRAM (or PROG on the fiur,t pane) ,o o _'_e-s-c --@ @ Press • • or use the numeric to select a presd keypad (0=9) numbe_ Press I_1_1 / I_1_1 on the remote to select a radio station CD_ © © Press PROGRAM OQ@ Selecting G3CD Press • adain to sToce a preset radio station • or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to se!ect
Timer Operations Setting the @ timer The system can switch on to DISC orTUNER mode automatically at a preset time, serv% as an alarm to wake you up IMPORTANT! Press CLOCK*TIMER settin£ agan To store the @ Once the timer is set, it will always swtch unless y* deactivate on it @ _) icon wll remain on the disp}ay panel ind cater the timer- s activated - Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly.
Timer Setting the Sleep Operations timer The sleep timer enables the system to switcl, to Eco Power s_andbymode alcott aticallyat a prese_time @ Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly ur,til t reaches the desired preset turn offtime @ T_e select ons are as follows (time in mlr utes): rM'f _ _S @ SLEEPwill show on the d splay panel, except if %F f " is selected @ Before the system switches to Eco Power standby mode, a countdown of I0 seconds is d splayed "SLEEP 10"_"SLEEP "SL££P I"_"SLEEP'"
Sound andVolume Controls Sound Control IMPORTANT! The BASS (low To_,e) andTREBLE For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page t 1.) features enable you to define the sound p -ocessor settings. @ Press BASS (high tone) or TREBLE '_ The level ind cater appears @ Within @ Press SURROUND (SURR.
Other Switching on/off Recording @ @ Adjust tk_eSOURCE control to selec_: DISC 1,,,,DISC S_ FMTUNER AM TUNER _ TV/AV _ AUX _ DIG IN DISC 1....
Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances invalidate the warranty. If a fault occurs, first you are unable for help. No should Do not check the to remedy you try to repair open the system points a problem listed the system yourself, as this will as there is a risk of electric shock. below by following before these taking the 2heck d the AC oow_r powe_ e _ass1he £]/kNDBY £c¢_3en Press DISC tJjp DOSEIOn Distorted or poor Zheck picture.
Troubleshooting The DVD player does not start playback. _£_ _ _aaaD[n aown a_sc wLm _ne DlaVO_C_ _aQ I_C ng see b0Lte 221 Chnck foe disc EVDe CO[OFSYstem anG F_lOn CO_e See OC_e 22) Chnck for ar scratcncs Press SYgl E or sm<_oees c _EFUP to mrn _r:e also off the setu_ menu semen Change me ra_ng No sturp has cc eveL (see pcge Jensca a sc ar _ Leaw mn ,vs_em mmea Cannot activate Subtitles, or some features, multi-language such as Angles, Audio.
Specifications AMPLIFIER Output Stereo mode Sun'ound (DIN) mode Frequency (I kHz) Response Sigr'a to Noise %-io 500W IbtJ power 8SW I 85WRHS/ 2 x 60 W FlC 85 W RMS/channel /00Hz 201
Glossary Sound that has not been turned numbers Analog sound specific numerical Ihrough two _ect ratio: vares values¸ into while digi al sound has [hese jacks send audio channels, the a structure ofvertica[ vs vertical of wide lacks: Io the [imilatJon Jacks on the back of the DVD send audio to another system ( IV Stereo¸ F'CM of data used to hold a g_ven lensth of music; measured in kilobils kbps Oc the speed at which higher per seconds, or you record¸ Genera[I X the Ihe bit ra
li IGIb1:1alvA'/_l ;t :_±I_.bIll" AUDIO SYSTEM OneYear Free Labor OneYear Free Service on Pars This product must be carried in for repai_ WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty serviceA sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
PHILIPS 12no 339 /IL_ 22042 Pall ted il (hina Use this simple and quick way to watch your favorite DVD movie and enjoy your Home Cinema experience! MX3900D FrontSpeaker (Right) .A4X3950D FrontSpeaker (Le_) FM Antenna CenterSpeaker AM Antenna / o 1 o Helpful Hints You only need to make one video connection Rear Speaker (Surround Right) Subwoofer Rear Speaker (Surround Left) order _)@@ to view the DVD to your TV ill playback.
continue... AV/N Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! 0000 Playing a disc 1 --VOL-- Press DISC/MEDIA on the remote control. You can also adjust the SOURCE button on the fi*ont panel until "DISC X" appears on the display panel 2 Turn on theTV and select the correctVideo You should see the blue Philips ©V© background In mode.
Turn your Living Room into a Digital Home Theater - just add your TV OQ Clear width & depth in sound • r ,,,r-,7 jr r-,,I,F-,, _r,r-,l_,-rl ,i,_'3 __ ,, ,,_,l ,r_ _,,_,_ _,_ jlr-r ,,_' r-_ OQ Improved voice quality • '- ,'_ jr ' i, _ T T_j,' ,jh J,.
S DVD/CD standard Home product Entertainment information dvd • 5 Disc Changer • PlaysCD, CD-RW, MP3-CD_,VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, Picture CD (Kodak, jPEG) • Parental control • Playmodes (repeat/program) * PlaysMP3-CD (supports32, 56, 64, 96, 128, 256 kbps and variablebit rate) connections • Audio input: - analog :AUX,TV FM/AM Digital Seating Control Seat#lg Control gwes you: • t_eaj totaJ immersion beerluseyou can choose _our proforred seat • Direct adjustraent of your seaOngposiOon wajoyslick Remote C
