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1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your DVD Home Theater System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Connect Connect speakers Connect TV Connect external audio devices Connect FM antenna Place the unit Prepare the remote control Connect power 25 25 26 26 27 General setup Audio setup Video setup Preference setup 4 4 5 7 7 7 8 9 11 11 11 12 14 14 15 16 8 Adjust volume level and sound effect 29 Adjust volume level Select a sound effect Adjust treble/bass leve
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
n Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. Note DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. Official DivX® Ultra Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the DivX® Media Format. Manufactured under license under U.S.
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b Remote control sensor Overview of the remote control Eng l i sh a Disc compartment c • Open the disc compartment. a d SOURCE • Select a source. e VOL -/+ • Adjust volume. f • Start or pause play. b c w d g e • • Turn on the unit. Switch to normal standby mode or low-power-consumption standby mode. h Display panel • Display current status. i MP3 LINK • Jack for an external audio device. f g h v u i j t k j • USB socket. k FM ANT • FM antenna socket.
a • • Turn on the unit. Switch to normal standby mode or low-power-consumption standby mode. b Source selection keys • Select a source. c OPTIONS • Access or exit the system setup menu. d / • • • For menus: navigate up/down. Move an enlarged picture up/down. Rotate or invert pictures. e OK • Confirms an entry or selection. f / ( / ) • For menus, navigate left/right. • Search within a track or disc. • Move an enlarged picture left/right. • Tune to a radio station.
Note Eng l i sh 3 Connect • To use Philips EasyLink, you must have HDMI Connect speakers connection (see ‘Use Philips EasyLink’ on page 19). • This unit is HDMI CEC compatible. It enables the connected TV/device to control each other over HDMI. TV a Insert the speaker plug into the SPEAKER L/R sockets. HDMI IN Connect TV Option 1: Connect through HDMI Highest quality If you want to experience full high-definition video, use HDMI connection.
Option 2: Connect through component video - Higher quality Component video provides better picture quality than AV out connections.Though component video supports high-definition signals, picture quality is lower than HDMI and is analog. VIDEO L R TV AV IN a Connect the supplied AV cable to: • - the AV OUT socket on this unit. • - the AV In sockets on the TV.
b Press MP3 LINK. c Operate the controls of the connected device to play music (see the user manual of the device). Connect digital amplifier/receiver TV 1 2 3 connect an audio cable (red/white - not supplied) to: • - the AUX IN L/R sockets on this unit. • - the audio output sockets on the device. Press AUX on the remote control. Operate the controls of the connected device to play music (see the user manual of the device).
Connect FM antenna Tip • This unit does not support MW radio reception. 2 1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM ANT socket on the unit. Place the unit Note • To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted noise, • • never place this apparatus and speakers too close to any radiation devices. Never place this unit in an enclosed cabinet. Install this unit near the AC outlet where the AC power plug can be easily reached.
Mount on the speaker stands and position the speakers at the normal listening earlevel and directly parallel to the listening area. Prepare the remote control Eng l i sh 3 Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. • Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different brands or types of batteries. • Risk of product damage! When the remote control is not used for long periods, remove the batteries.
Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply • voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the product. Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. Note • Before connecting AC power, ensure you have completed all other connections. 1 Connect the power adaptor to the DC socket on the unit and a wall outlet.
Eng l i sh 4 Get started Caution • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
2 Turn on the TV and switch to the correct video-in channel. (See the TV user manual on how to select the correct input.) Select menu display language 1 2 3 4 5 Press OPTIONS. Select [General Setup]. Select [OSD Language] and then press . Select a setting and then press OK. To exit the menu, press OPTIONS. Use Philips EasyLink This unit supports Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol.
Select [Progressive] > [On], then press OK. » A warning message is displayed. 8 To proceed, select [Ok] and press OK. » The progressive setup is complete. Eng l i sh 7 Note • If a blank/distorted screen is displayed, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery or turn off progressive scan manually. 9 Turn on the progressive scan mode on the TV. Turn off progressive scan manually 1 Turn off the progressive scan mode on the TV. 2 3 Press OPTIONS.
5 Play Note • Ensure that the USB device contains playable music, pictures or video. Note • With some disc/file types, play may differ. a Insert the USB device to the socket. Select source You can enjoy video, audio or picture files from DVD/VCD/SVCD disc or USB devices. For disc Caution • Never look at the laser beam inside the unit. • Risk of product damage! Never play discs with • accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets.
Select a title/chapter/track and then press . Tip Select an audio language You can select an audio language on DVDs, DiVx video or VCDs. 1 • To play a locked DVD, enter the 4-digit parental control Eng l i sh • During disc play, press AUDIO. » The language options appear. password. Note • For some DVDs, the language can only be changed Use the disc menu from the disc menu. Press MENU/BACK to access the menu. When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen.
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/ WMA) Note • You can only play DivX videos rented or purchased 1 During music or video play, press REPEAT A-B at the start point. • Subtitle files with the following filename extensions (.srt, 2 Press REPEAT A-B at the end point. » The selected section starts to play repeatedly. • • through the DivX registration code of this unit. To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT A-B again. Note • The section A and B can be set only within the same track/title.
Mono Right Stereo Tip • See the respective pages for below play options: • Fast forward/backward (see ‘Fast forward/backward’ on • To display the selected photo only, press OK. Eng l i sh • • Rotate picture 1 page 22) During play, press / to rotate the picture anti-clockwise/clockwise. • Repeat A-B (see ‘Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/ WMA)’ on page 22) • Display play information Play MP3/WMA/picture files You can play MP3/WMA/picture files copied onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB device.
6 Tune to FM radio stations Program radio stations manually Note 1 Ensure that you have connected and fully extended the supplied FM antenna. 2 3 4 Press RADIO. Press and hold / ( / ). When the frequency indication starts to change, release the button. » The FM tuner tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 to tune to more stations. To tune to a weak station: Press / ( / ) repeatedly until you find optimal reception.
Note Eng l i sh 7 Adjust settings • Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with 1 2 3 4 Press OPTIONS . Select a setup page. Select an option and then press . Select a setting and then press OK. • To return to the previous menu, press . • To exit the menu, press OPTIONS . General setup On [General Setup Page], you can set the following options: [Disc Lock] Set play restriction for specific discs. Before you start, place the disc in the disc compartment (maximum 40 discs can be locked).
Tip • • • Enter this DivX registration code when you rent or purchase video from www.divx.com/vod. The DivX videos rented or purchased through the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) service can be played only on the device to which it is registered. Audio setup On [Audio Setup Page], you can set the following options: [HDMI Audio] When you connect this apparatus and TV with an HDMI cable, select the audio output setting for this connection. • [On] – the sound is output through both your TV and this apparatus.
On [Preference Page], you can set the following options: [Audio] Select the preferred audio language for disc play. [Subtitle] Select the preferred subtitle language for disc play. [Disc Menu] Select the preferred disc menu language. Note • If the language you have set is not available on the disc, the disc uses its own default language. • For some discs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed from the disc menu. • To select the languages that are not listed in the menu, select [Others].
[Standard] English, Irish, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Luxembourgish, Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk), Spanish, Swedish, Turkish [Central Polish, Czech, Slovak, Albanian, Europe] Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian (Latin script), Romanian [Cyrillic] Belarusian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian [Greek] Greek [Hebrew] Hebrew Note • Ensure that the subtitle file has the exact same file name as the movie file.
2 Adjust volume level 1 1 Within 5 seconds, press +/- to set the level for high tones (treble) or low tones (bass). Mute sound During play, press sound. to mute/unmute During play, press + - to increase/ decrease the volume level. Select a sound effect Note • You cannot use different sound effects at the same time.
9 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior Tuner (FM) Tuning Range Tuning grid Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio 87.5 - 108MHz 50KHz <22dBf >28dBf <3% >50dB notice.
General information AC power Operation Power Consumption - Main unit - Subwoofer Normal standby Power Consumption Low Standby Power Consumption Composite Video Output Optical Output HDMI (CEC) Output USB Direct Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) - Speakers - Wireless Subwoofer Box (W x H x D) Weight - With Packaging - Main Unit - Speaker Box - Wireless Subwoofer Box 110 - 127 V / 220 - 240 V, ~50/60 Hz 32W 38W <4W • <1W 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm 0.5Vpp ± 0.1Vpp 75ohm 1.3a Version 2.
10 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
Eng l i sh The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display format. • The aspect ratio if fixed on the loaded DVD disc. • The aspect ratio may not be changed for some TV systems. Cannot display some files in USB device or SD/MMC card • The number of folders or files in the USB device or SD/MMC card has exceeded a certain limit. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. • The formats of these files are not supported. No sound or poor sound • Adjust the volume.
11 Appendix Mount to a wall 212m m Caution • Risk of product damage! Always consult professional personnel to safely mount the product to a wall. • Risk of injury! Ensure that no supply ducts such as gas, water or electricity are harmed when you drill the holes. 2 Screw on the supplied mounting screws. 3 If you have installed the back bracket on the back of the main unit, take it off. 4 Mount the back bracket on the back bottom side of the main unit.
Eng l i sh 5 Hook the main unit and speakers in place.
12 Glossary Analog sound can only be transmitted through two channels. A Disc menu A screen display that allows election of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded on a DVD. Analog audio Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound is available when you use the AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. DivX® The DivX® codec is a patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology developed by DivX®, Inc.
S MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD. Surround A system that creates realistic, threedimensional sound fields. It is usually achieved with multiple speakers that are arranged around the listener. Multichannel Usually DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field.
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