DVD VIDEO / SACD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM LX3900SA • LX3950W LX3900SA LX3950W 001-039-LX39-93-EngFinal 1 08/04/2004, 01:48 PM
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English ------------------------------------------------ 4 English Index -------------------------------------------------------- 40 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. Noís. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Contents English Language Code ...................................... 2 General Information Supplied accessories ................................... 6 Care and safety information ..................... 6 Disc Operations Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer ..................................................... 7 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer ..................................................... 7 Step 3: Connecting TV ................................
DVD Setup Menu Options Sound and Volume Controls General Setup Menu ................................. 25 Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing ............................................. 25 Dimming system’s display screen ...... 25 Programming disc tracks (not for Picture CD /MP3/SACD) ...... 25–26 OSD language ....................................... 26 Screen Saver – turning on / off ........... 26 DivX(R) VOD registration code ....... 26 Audio Setup Menu ....................................
General Information English Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Do not expose the system, 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 getting dust on the lens.
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Right DVD System Front Left Centre speaker Centre 2 2 Front Speaker (Left) Front Speaker (Right) 1 1 L L R R TV IN 3 Rear speaker (Left) 4 3 Rear speaker (Right) Subwoofer For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting TV Option 2 Option 1 Y Y L R TV IN L L R R AUX IN LINE OUT Pr 1 IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – S-Video or Component Video connection provides higher picture quality. These options must be available on your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV.
English Connections Option 4 Option 3 ANT IN 2 INT IN TO TV VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L CH3 CH4 3 1 Y L L R Y R TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT Pr Pb 1 2 IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly. Using S-Video jack 1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack (or labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.
Connections English Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas Step 5: Connecting the power cord fix the claw into the slot L L R R TV IN ➠ MW antenna AUX IN LINE OUT P FM antenna 1 2 Y ~ AC MAINS Pr Pb 1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall.
Connections (Optional) Connecting digital audio equipment English Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box (for example) CD Recorder 1 VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box Y L L R R TV IN L R AUX IN LINE OUT 2 L Pr 4 R TV IN Pb AUX IN LINE OUT 3 Viewing and listening to the playback 1 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV as shown. 2 Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
Functional Overview 1 3 2 45 6 7 8 ➠ English Main unit and remote control 1 STANDBY ON (B) – Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system. – Led ON in Eco Power standby mode. Ç STOP – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback. – TUNER: *erases a preset radio station. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN•CLOSE 0 7 iR – Point the remote control towards this sensor. – Opens/Closes the disc tray. 8 VOLUME (VOL +-) – Adjusts the volume level.
@ ANGLE – Select a DVD disc camera angle (if available). ª / 5 # SUBTITLE – Selects a subtitle language. $ REPEAT • – Selects various repeat modes. % REPEAT A-B – Repeats a specific section on a disc. 9 ^ AUDIO 0 – Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). & MUTE 6 * PROG @ # $ % ^ & * ( ( SOUND – Selects a sound effect. ) SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function. ≥ ! ! – Mutes or restores the volume. – DISC: starts programming.
Getting Started English Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 3 1 Step 2: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 8-9 “Connecting TV”). 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” 2 appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote). 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.
Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. 1 In disc mode, press SETUP. 2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO SETUP PAGE}. Setting the TV Display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc.
Getting Started English Step 3: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. The OSD (on-screen display) language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
Step 4: Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (centre and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. 5 Press 34 to highlight one of the options below at a time, then press 2. {SPEAKERS VOLUME} – Volume level setting for individual speakers (-6dB ~ +6dB). IMPORTANT! Press SURR button on the remote to select Multi-channel surround mode before adjusting the speaker settings.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) 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. – 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. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Auto Eco Power standby mode This is a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Eco Power standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. Basic playback controls Pausing playback ● During playback, press Å (2;). ➜ To resume normal playback, press PLAY B (2;). Selecting another track/chapter ● Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number.
Disc Operations English Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) Using the OSD menu OSD menu shows the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/ subtitle language), a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. 1 During playback, press OSD MENU. ➜ A list of available disc information appears on the TV screen. Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc.
Resuming playback from the last stopped point Changing subtitle language (DVD only) Resume playback of the last 10 discs is possible, even if the disc was ejected or the power switched off. This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing DVD. 1 Load one of the last played 10 disc. ➜ “LOADING” appears. 2 Press PLAY B (2;) and the disc will be ● Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different subtitle languages.
Disc Operations English Playback Control (PBC) (VCD only) PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display. This function can also be accessed via the ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’ menu (see page 30). For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) ● When play is stopped, press DISC MENU to toggle between ‘PBC ON’ and ‘PBC OFF’. ➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu (if available) will appear on the TV.
Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX/ MPEG-4 disc This player can playback DivX, MPEG-4, MP3, JPEG,VCD & SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting the TV”). 1 Load a disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration. ➜ The disc menu appears on the TV screen. ● Press REPEAT continuously to access different ‘Play Mode’.
Disc Operations English Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) Preview Function There are three types of SACD discs : single layer, double layer or hybrid disc. The hybrid disc contains both Super Audio CD and standard audio CD layers, only the SACD layer is possible to playback on this DVD system. This function shows the content of the current folder or the whole disc. 1 During playback, press Ç. ➜ 12 thumbnail pictures will appear on the TV screen. 1 Load a SACD. ➜ The disc menu appears on the TV screen.
This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu 1 In disc mode, press SETUP. 2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. Dimming system’s display panel You can select different levels of brightness for the display screen. 1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {DISPLAY DIM}, then press 2. 100% – Select this for full brightness. 70% – Select this for medium brightness.
DVD Setup Menu Options English 5 Repeat steps 3~4 to input another track/chapter number. If you want to remove a track 6 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to the track you want to remove. 7 Press OK to remove this track from the programme menu. To start programme playback 8 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {START} on the programme menu, then press OK. ➜ Playback will start with the selected tracks under the programmed sequence.
Audio Setup Menu 1 In disc mode, press SETUP. 2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. Speaker Setup This menu contains setup options for your audio output which makes the speaker setup system reproduce high quality surround sound. For details, see page 17. Night Mode - turning on/off When the night mode is activated, the high volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level (DVD only).
DVD Setup Menu Options English Video Setup Menu 1 In disc mode, press SETUP. 2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. IMPORTANT! Before enable the progressive scan function, you must ensure : 1) Turn on your TV progressive scan function (refer to your TV owner’s manual). 2) You have connected the DVD system to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 8). 1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PROGRESSIVE}, then press 2. OFF Select this to disable progressive scan function.
PERSONAL Select this to personalise your picture colour by adjusting the brightness, contrast, tint and colour (saturation). 2 Press 34 to select a setting and press OK to confirm. 3 If you select {PERSONAL}, then proceed to steps 4~7. ➜ The ‘PERSONAL PICTURE SETUP’ menu appears. Preference Setup Menu 1 Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. 2 Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. 4 Press 34 to highlight one of the following options.
DVD Setup Menu Options English 1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2. Helpful Hints: – VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so parental control has no effect on these type of discs.This also applies to most illegal DVDs. – Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating may be printed on the Disc cover. The rating level feature does not prohibit play of such Discs. PBC 2 Press 34 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK.
Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is 136900. 1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}. 5 Enter the new six-digit password a second time to confirm. ➜ The new six-digit password will now take effect. 6 Press OK to confirm.
Tuner Operations English IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “MW”. 2 Press 34 briefly on the remote. ➜ "SEARCH" appears. ➜ The next radio station will tune automatically. 2 Press 2; on the front panel to start installation. ➜ "INSTALL TUNER" appears. ➜ Once completed, sı] last tuned radio station will play. ➜ FM followed by MW bands will be stored.
Tuner Operations English Manual presetting You can choose to store only your favourite radio stations. 1 Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to radio stations”). 2 Press PROG. 3 Press 1 2 to select a preset number. 4 Press PROG again to store. Selecting a preset radio station ● Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number. ➜ The waveband, preset number followed by radio frequency will appear.
Sound and Volume Controls English Sound Control Selecting digital sound effects IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 7). Select a preset digital sound effects that matches your disc’s content or that optimises the sound of the musical style you are playing. ● Press SOUND on the remote. Selecting surround sound ● Press SURR to select : MULTI-channel or STEREO.
Switching on/off Switching to active mode ● Press the SOURCE control to select : DISC ™ FM ™ MW™ TV ™ AUX ™ DI ™ DISC .... OR Press DISC, TV, TUNER or AUX/DI on the remote. Switching to Eco Power standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON (B). ➜ The display screen will go blank. Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television 4 1 2 2 3 1 Press and hold TV to turn on your TV. 2 Press ¡1 / 2™ or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel. 3 Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume level.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – – No picture. – – Completely distorted picture or black/ white picture.
Problem Solution Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. – – The features may not be available on the DVD. Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. No able to select some Items in the setup/system menu. – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu. Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be selected. – There is no sound from the centre and surround speakers.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power - Front - Rear - Centre - Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity - AUX In - DIGITAL In 5000 W PMPO 50 W RMS / channel 50 W RMS / channel 50 W RMS 75 W RMS 20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB > 65 dB (CCIR) 900 mV 450 mV TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87.
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
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ALL Playing a disc SUPER VIDEO Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! 1 Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel. 2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode. You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV (if no disc in the DVD system). 3 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 on the front of the DVD system and load a disc, then press OPEN•CLOSE 0 again to close the disc tray.
