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Contents English General Information Disc Operations Features .................................................................. Supplied accessories ............................................ Environment information ................................... Installation .............................................................. Maintenance of disc and disc lens .................... 5 5 5 5 5 Connections Step1: Placing speakers and subwoofer ........... 6 Step2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer...
Features Installation Your DVD MICRO THEATRE System with 2.1channel full analog amplifier creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. Other features include: ● Place the player on a flat, hard, and stable surface ● In a cabinet, allow about 10cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. ● Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or humidity.
Connections English Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer For best possible surround sound, locate your speakers and subwoofer as follows: ● Place the left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. ● Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV set. Notes: – To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the left and right speakers too close to your TV set. – Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD System.
Step 3: Connecting TV set IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, according to the capabilities of your TV system. – S-Video or Component Video connection provides higher picture quality. These options must be available on your TV set. – Connect the system directly to the TV set.
Connections English Using S-Video In jack Using an accessory RF modulator IMPORTANT! – If your TV set only has a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you will need a RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback via TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. ● Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set.
Step 4: Connecting the power cord English Connections Step 5: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box IMPORTANT! – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (located on the back of the left speaker) to match the local power line. Viewing and listening to playback 1 2 ● After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power socket. Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV system as shown.
Connections English Step 6: Connecting digital audio equipment DVD player Digital audio recorder Recording (digital) Connect the system’s COAXIAL OUT (digital out) jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device (DTS-Digital Theater System compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for example). Before operation, set COAXIAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection.
English Functional Overview 1 7 2 8 9 3 0 ! 4 5 6 Controls on the system – 1 DBB – enables or disables bass enhancement. selects different types of preset sound equalizer settings (CLASSIC, POP, ROCK or JAZZ). 3 à/á – fast searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. 4 STANDBY-ON B – switches the system on or to standby mode. opens or closes the disc door.
Functional Overview English Remote control 7 OK 1B – – switches the system on/ off. – – 2 AUX – selects a connected external source 8 AUDIO 3 DISC – selects disc playing – 4 SUBTITLE – confirms a selection. 4 / 3 / à/á selects an item in a menu. moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right. selects a subtitle language. for VCD sets Left vocal, Right vocal, Mono left, Mono right or Stereo sound mode. for DVD selects an audio language.
English Functional Overview ( MUTE – disables or enables sound output. ) VOL +/– adjusts the volume upward/downward. ¡ GOTO – fast searches in a disc by entering a time, title or chapter (For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off.) ™ ZOOM – – DVD/VCD/JPEG: enlarges a picture or active image on the TV screen. For JPEG: turns on/off the zooming feature £ DSC – selects different types of preset sound equalizer settings (CLASSIC, POP, ROCK or JAZZ).
Getting Started English Step 1: 1 2 3 Push to open the battery tray. 2 3 Setting up the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See “Connecting TV”). 1 2 Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC source. (See “Switching the system on/off”). Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV.
1 2 3 In disc mode, stop playback then press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. Select 1 2 3 icon and press 4. Press à / á / 4 / 3 keys on the remote control to navigate in the menu. ➜ Move to , and press á. ➜ Move to “TV TYPE” , and press á. 4 5 MULTI – Select this if the connected TV set is compatible with both NTSC and PAL (multi system). The output format will be consistent wit the video signal of the disc.
Getting Started English ➜ Progressive scan is now set on. TV screen comes to the system menu. ➜ If distored picture still appears, it indicates that your TV doesn’t support progressive scan. In this case, turn off progressive scan as described in “To deactivate Progressive manually”. ! Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote to exit the system menu. ➜ The setup is complete now and you can star t enjoying the high quality picture. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control.
IMPORTANT! English Basic Operations Sound Control – Before you operate the system, complete the connection procedures. – When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming power.To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, reomve the AC power plug from the wall socket. Switching the system on/off ● Press STANDBY ONB (B on the remote). ➜ B lamp on the front panel will light off, and the system’s display information will be displayed.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player malfunction. – If the inhibit icon 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. Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or Region 3 in order to play on this DVD system.
Playing discs 1 2 3 4 5 For DVDs and VCDs, make sure that the system is properly connected to your TV (See Connecting a TV), and your TV is turned on and set to video-in channel (See Setting up the TV). Press SOURCE on the system once or more to select DVD mode ( or DISC on the remote control). ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Push OPEN/CLOSE on the top of the system to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the print side facing up and close the disc tray.
Disc Operations English Fast forwarding/reversing 1 2 For DVD/VCD/CD/MP3: During playback, press á/à repeatedly to select fast search speed in forward (FF) or reverse (FR) playback. ➜ The disc plays at a high speed with no sound. ● During playback, press repeatedly MODE on the system (or REPEAT on the remote) to choose desired repeat play modes. ➜ For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off first. ➜ TV screen shows the play modes in the sequence as follows: To resume to normal playback, pressÉÅ.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Programming favourite tracks Display information For VCDs/CDs You can select and program up to 99 desired tracks for playback in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track/chapter/title more than once. During playback, press DISPLAY on the remote control repeatedly to display various disc playback time on the TV screen ( and the system’s display). For DVDs: During playback, press 9 twice to fully stop the playback.
Disc Operations English ZOOM Camera Angle (DVD only) For DVDs/VCDs/JPEG Zooming allows you to enlarge the video/ JPEG image during playback. ● Press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom in on the playback video image. ➜ For JPEP picture disc, press ZOOM to display “ZOOM ON”, then press ¡/ ™ to select different enlarging rates. ➜ Image size enlarges at different rates. ● To return to normal playback, press ZOOM repeatedly until “ZOOM OFF “ is displayed.
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG picture disc IMPORTANT! – Make sure that the system is properly connected to your TV (see Connecting a TV ), and your TV is turned on and set to video-in channel (Setting up the TV). – For DRM-protected WMA files, use windows Media Player 10 (or later) for CD burning/conversion.Visit www.microsoft.com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management). 1 2 SMART NAVI Root 3 ROOT 1 2 3 Load a Kodak picture disc.
DVD Menu Operations English i Using the menu bar You can continue some operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. But when you enter (SETUP MENU), the playback will pause. SUBTITLE 1 REPEAT SYSTEM MENU A-B SHUFFLE DISC MENU 2 OK 3 1 2 3 AUDIO MUTE In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV set screen. Press à/ á/4/3 on the remote control to navigate in the menu.
Using the setup menu (user preference settings) This DVD setup is carried out via your TV set, enabling you to customize the DVD System to suit your particular requirements SUBTITLE REPEAT SYSTEM MENU 1 A-B TV Display (default: Normal/PS) IMPORTANT! – This menu is accessible only in the stop postion. Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected.
DVD Menu Operations English Changing the password Night Mode You can change the four-digit code used as Password. NIGHT MODE TEST TONE SUBTITLE OFF ON 15 REPEAT A-B SYSTEM MENU SHUFFLE DISC MENU 23 OK AUDIO NIGHT MODE SET TO OFF MUTE + VOL OFF Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range. ON Select this to level out the volume. High volume output will be softened and low volume output will be brought upward to an audio level.
Restricting playback by setting parental level 5 Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country specific. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. SUBTITLE REPEAT A-B SYSTEM MENU 16 Press 4/3 to select a rating level between 1-8 and press OK.
Specifications English SYSTEM Power supply ..... .................................110-127V 60Hz /220-240V 50Hz Rated working power consumption (1/8 rated output power) ........................................................ ≤ 40W AUX input sensitivity ..................................... ≤ 500mV Output power ...................... 2 x 15W + 30W RMS (L/R speakers + subwoofer) DVD Frequency response .............. 20Hz-20kHz (± 3dB) Video output .............................................................
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 ✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly No power. connected.
English The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape. ✔ ✔ No sound or distorted sound. ✔ ✔ The micro DVD player does not start playback. ✔ The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio. Adjust the volume. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. ✔ Replace the speaker cables. ✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Select the correct source (DISC or AUX for example) before pressing the function button. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit. Reduce the distance to the player. Remove any possible obstacles. Replace the battery with new one. Check that the battery is loaded correctly. Low hum or buzz sound. ✔ Place the DVD micro system as far away as possible from electrical devices that may be causing interference. Low bass response. ✔ Check all speakers for correct polarity.
Glossary English Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog 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: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV set, Stereo, etc.).
