DVD VIDEO / SACD HOME THEATER SYSTEM LX8300SA User manual Visit us at www.p4c.philips.
Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 2 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 3 Refit the fuse cover. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio LX8300SA, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.
LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAlAs 650~660 nm (DVD) 784~796 nm (CD) 7 mW (DVD) 10 mW (VCD/CD) 60 degree This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. Noís.
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Contents English Language Code ...................................... 5 General Information Supplied accessories ................................... 8 Care and safety information ..................... 8 Connections Step 1: Assemble the speakers ................. 9 Step 2: Connecting DVD system and speakers to the AV subwoofer ....... 10 Step 3: Connecting TV .............................. 11 Using Scart jacks .................................. 11 Using S-Video jack ...............................
Playing MP3 /JPEG /DivX /MPEG-4 disc ............................................................... 28 Playing MP3 music and JPEG picture simultaneously ........................ 28 Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) ........... 29 Special features for picture disc playback ............................................... 29 Preview Function .................................. 29 Zoom picture ........................................ 29 Playback with multi-angles ................. 29 Scan Effect ...................
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.
Connections English Step 1: Assemble the speakers 2 1 1 You can attach the speakers directly to their bases if you want to place them on a flat surface. OR 2 You can choose to hang the speakers Helpful Hints: – The rear speakers are labelled as REAR L (left) or REAR R (right). – The front speakers are labelled as FRONT L (left) or FRONT R (right). (front and rear only) on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws.
Connections English Step 2: Connecting DVD system and speakers to the AV subwoofer DVD System AV Subwoofer ➠ TO AV SUBWOOFER TO AV SUBWOOFER 2 Front Speaker (Right) Front Speaker (Left) 1 Rear Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Right) Centre Speaker 1 Connect the supplied speakers to the rear of the AV subwoofer using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker connectors.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting TV AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN SCART IN VIDEO IN OR OR 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 the TV. – Scart (RGB) Video provides better picture quality than S-Video and Composite Video. These options must be available on your TV.
Connections English Step 4: Connecting a Progressive Scan TV Step 5: Placing the speakers and AV subwoofer Centre speaker DVD System 2 Front Speaker (Left) Front Speaker (Right) 1 1 3 Rear speaker (Left) IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Y Pb Pr and a progressive scan TV is required. – DO NOT connect both SCART and Y Pb Pr to a TV, it may affect the picture quality.
Connections Step 7: Connecting the power cord English Step 6: Connecting FM/MW antennas DVD system fix the claw into the slot ➠ TO AV SUBWOOFER MW antenna AV Inter-connect cable FM antenna 1 2 ~ AC MAINS AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN SCART IN VIDEO IN AV Subwoofer 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) English Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN SCART IN VIDEO IN 1 ~ AC MAINS VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box TO AV SUBWOOFER 2 4 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. Before starting operation, press SOURCE to select “AUX” in order to activate the input source.
Connections (Optional) English Connecting digital audio equipment (for example) CD Recorder TO AV SUBWOOFER Listening to the playback ● Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio device. Before starting operation, press SOURCE to select “DIGI IN” in order to activate the input source. Helpful Hints: – Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device.
Functional Overview 1 SOURCE English Remote control – Selects the relevant active source mode: DISC, TUNER (FM/MW), TV or AUX/DI. 2 DISPLAY ª – Displays the current status or disc information. 3 PROGRAM 1 2 • ≥ – DISC: starts programming. – TUNER: starts *automatic/ manual preset programming. 4 SYSTEM MENU – Enters or exits system setup menu. 5 Cursor 3 § 4 ∞ 5 6 – Selects movement direction in the menu. – TUNER: press left or right to select a preset radio station.
! ANGLE £É – Select a DVD disc camera angle (if available). – DISC: starts playback. @ SUBTITLE English Functional Overview ≤Å – DISC: pauses playback. – Selects a subtitle language. ∞ DISC MENU # REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes. $ SURR – Selects multichannel surround or stereo mode. – 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.
Functional Overview English Top and front panel 1 # 1 STANDBY ON (B) – Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system. 2 OPEN/CLOSE 0 2 3 4 56 7 @ ! 0 8 9 6 SOUND – Selects a sound effect. 7 SOURCE – Opens/Closes the disc tray. – Selects the relevant active source mode: DISC, TUNER (FM/MW), TV or AUX/DI. 3 ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE 8 VOLUME – DISC: starts/pauses playback. – TUNER: starts preset radio station installation in Plug & Play mode.
Getting Started Step 2: Setting the TV English Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See page 11 “Connecting TV”) 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel. 2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.
Getting Started English 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 SYSTEM MENU. 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.
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.
Getting Started English 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! – 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.
Disc Operations English 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 B (or 2;). Selecting another track/chapter ● Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number.
Disc Operations Display the disc information and current status English Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) It shows the disc information and its current status (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language). A number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. DISPLAY 1 During playback, press DISPLAY. ➜ A list of available disc information appears on the TV screen.
Disc Operations English Zooming in This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged picture. 1 During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to select different zoom factor. ➜ Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move through the zoomed image. ➜ Playback will continue. 2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the original size. Resuming playback from the last stopped point Resume playback of the last 10 discs is possible, even if the disc was ejected or the power switched off.
Disc Operations English Selecting a title (DVD only) Some DVDs may contain several titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, you can start playback from the selected movie title. 1 Press RETURN/TITLE. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) to select a play option. 3 Press OK to confirm. Playback Control (PBC) (VCD only) PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display.
Disc Operations English 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 19 “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.
Disc Operations 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 player. Preview Function This function shows the content of the current folder or the whole disc. English Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) 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.
DVD Setup Menu Options English This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. Programming disc tracks (not for Picture CD/MP3/SACD) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. General Setup menu 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. 1 Press PROGRAM on the remote.
DVD Setup Menu Options To exit programme playback 9 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {EXIT} on the programme menu, then press OK. OSD Language This menu contains various language options for display language on the screen. For details, see page 21. Screen Saver - turning on/off The screen saver will help to prevent your TV display device from becoming damaged. 1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {SCREEN SAVER}, then press 2.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Audio Setup Menu 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 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 22. CD Upsampling This feature allows you to convert your music CD to a higher sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal processing for better sound quality.
DVD Setup Menu Options Video Setup Menu English Night Mode - turning on/off When night mode is activated, the high volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level (for DVD only). It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. This function can also be accessed via the NIGHT button on the remote. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Progressive function - turning on/off The progressive scan display present 60 complete frames per seconds, rather than 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and eliminates bothersome motion artifacts those jagged edge on moving objects.
CONTRAST Increase the value to sharpen the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance the contrast. TINT Increase or decrease the value to change the colour phase of the picture. Choose zero (0) for average setting. Preference Setup Menu 1 Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. COLOUR Increase the value to enhance the colour in your picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance the colour.
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}. Setting the DivX Subtitle ● When selecting an embedded subtitle during playback, Load a DivX disc and press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select available subtitle.
Tuner Operations English IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Presetting radio stations Tuning to radio stations Helpful Hints: – The system will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within 20 seconds. – If no valid frequency is detected during Plug and Play," CHECK ANTENNA" appears. 1 Press SOURCE control to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER MW”. 2 Press 34 briefly on the remote. ➜ "SEARCH" appears. ➜ The next radio station will tune automatically.
Tuner Operations Manual presetting You can choose to store only your favourite radio stations. English Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. 1 Tune to your desired radio station (see DVD system’s display panel 1 2 3 FM / MW 02 AUTO 1 Press SOURCE control to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER MW”. 2 Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number to begin. 3 Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO" appears.
Sound Controls English IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and AV subwoofer are connected (see page 10). Selecting digital sound effects 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 to select the available sound effect. VOL +SURR TREBLE SOUND BASS Selecting surround sound ● Press SURR on the remote to select : MULTI-CHANNEL or STEREO.
Volume control ● Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ "VOL MIN" is the minimum volume level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum volume level. Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television 4 1 To turn off the volume temporarily ● Press MUTE on the remote. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" appears. ➜ To restore the volume, press MUTE again or increase the volume level.
Other Functions English Dimming system’s display screen ● In any active mode, press DIM on the remote to select the desired brightness : DIM 1 : 70% brightness DIM 2 : 50% brightness DIM 3 : 25% brightness DIM OFF : normal brightness Recording to an external device 1 Connect the external recording device to LINE OUT (R/L). (See page 14 “Connections-optional“). 2 Select the source to record from your DVD system (DISC, TUNER, TV or AUX/DI) and start playback (if necessary).
AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power - Front - Rear - Centre - Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity - AUX In - DIGITAL In 400 W RMS 50 W RMS / channel 50 W RMS / channel 50 W RMS 150 W RMS 20 Hz – 50 kHz / –3 dB > 65 dB (CCIR) 1000 mV 500 mV TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87.
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 The DVD player does not start playback. – – – – – – There is no sound from the centre and surround speakers. – – – – Radio reception is poor. – – – The remote control does not function properly. – – – – – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised. Check the disc type, colour system (PAL or NTSC) and region code. Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu screen.
Glossary English 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.).
Glossary English Plug and Play: First time power up to the Tuner mode, the system will prompt the user to proceed with the automatic installation of radio stations by simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit. Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.
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QUICK USE GUIDE 5 10 7 9 8 LX8300SA 12nc: 3139 115 23211 First connect ... ... then play 6 (see next page) Rear of TV (example only) OUT TV IN SCART IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO SCART IN L AUDIO R Scart cable MW loop antenna 1 3 FM antenna 2 TO AV SUBWOOFER AV Subwoofer 10 6 REAR R 5 REAR L 4 Assemble the speakers 8 7 FRONT R FRONT L Helpful Hints You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view the DVD playback.
2 Playing a disc ALL SUPER VIDEO Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! 1 Press SOURCE on the remote control until “DISC” appears on the display panel. The DISC LED on the remote will light up for a few seconds. 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 at the top of the DVD system and load a disc, then press OPEN/CLOSE 0 again to close the disc tray.
