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English Index English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Contents English General Information Disc Operations Features .................................................................. Supplied accessories ............................................ Environment information ................................... Safety information ................................................ Maintenance .......................................................... 8 8 8 9 9 Connections Step1: Placing speakers and subwoofer .........
English Contents Tuner Tuning to radio stations......................................32 Storing preset radio stations.............................32 Manual programming.......................................32 Automatic programming.................................32 Listening to preset radio stations.....................32 Deleting a preset radio station.........................32 Clock/Timer Viewing clock........................................................33 Setting clock..............................
General Information English This set complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Features Your DVD MICRO THEATRE System with 2.
Safety information English General Information Maintenance ● Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. ● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. ● Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system.
Connections English Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer ANTENNA FM (75Ω) 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.
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. ANTENNA FM (75Ω) ● 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 FM antenna English Connections Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 Ω) jack at the back of the main unit. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall. Viewing and listening to playback Step 5: Connecting the power cord IMPORTANT! – Never make or change any connection with the power switched on.
Connections English Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment ANTENNA FM (75Ω) 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 TUNING 3 0 ! 3 4 5 6 Controls on the system – 1 DBB – enables or disables bass enhancement. 2 DSC – selects different types of preset sound equalizer settings (CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ or POP). 3 TUNING à / á Tuner...............tunes to a radio station Disc................ fast searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. Clock.............sets the minutes point the remote control towards this sensor.
Functional Overview English 6 OK Remote control – 1B – switches the system to Eco-power standby / standby mode. – – 2 SOURCE (DISC/AUX/TUNER) – – switches on the system selects the respective sound source for disc/FM/ AUX repeats playback of a specific section within a chapter of DVD or a track of VCD/CD. 4 SYSTEM MENU – 7 AUDIO – enters or exits the system menu. 5 MODE – – selects variations of continuous playback (For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off.
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, ROCK, JAZZ or POP).
Getting Started English Step 1: Using Remote Control IMPORTANT! – Before using the remote control, remove the insulation plastic tab as shown in the picture below. – If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range is reduced, replace the battery with a new (CR2025) battery. Step 2: IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See “Connecting TV”). 1 2 1 2 3 Push to open the battery tray. 2 3 Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC source.
1 2 3 In disc mode, stop playback then press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. 1 2 Select 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. To deactivate Progressive manually 1 2 1 Select icon and press 4.
IMPORTANT! Volume 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 ● In standby/Eco-power standby mode, press STANDBY ONB/SOURCE on the set, or DISC/TUNER/AUX on the remote to switch on the system. ➜ “POWER ON” is displayed briefly.
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.
Playing discs 1 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). 2 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. 3 Push OPEN/CLOSE on the top of the system to open the disc tray. 4 5 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 à / á 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 to choose desired repeat play modes. ➜ For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off first.
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). 1 During playback, press 9 twice to fully stop the playback.
Disc Operations English ZOOM SUBTITLE (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.
3 In the stop position, press à / á / 3 / 4 to select a desired album, then select a desired title in the album. 4 Press OK or 2; to start playback. ● You can also use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your choice. ● During playback, you may press ¡ / ™ to select the previous/next title. 5 1 2 3 To stop playback, press 9. If the MP3-CD menu is switched off ● You can only play the current title by pressing 2;. While in playback mode, press ¡ / ™ to select the previous/next title.
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. A-B 1 MODE CLOCK SYSTEM MENU SLEEP/TIMER DISC MENU 2 OK 3 AUDIO MUTE 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV set screen. 2 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 A-B 1 MODE CLOCK SYSTEM MENU 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 Night Mode Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used as Password. A-B NIGHT MODE TEST TONE OFF ON 15 CLOCK MODE SYSTEM MENU SLEEP/TIMER DISC MENU 23 OK AUDIO MUTE NIGHT MODE SET TO OFF + 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. Press 4/3 to select a rating level between 1-8 and press OK.
Tuner English Tuning to radio stations Autostore: automatic programming 1 Press STANDBY-ON y on the set to switch on the last selected source. 2 Press repeatedly SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote) until FM is displayed. Autostore automatically starts programming radio stations from preset 1. Any previous presets e.g. manually programmed will be erased. 3 Press and hold TUNING à/ á on the set until the frequency in the display starts changing. ➜ Display shows SEARCH during automatic tuning.
2 Viewing clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (DISC or TUNER for example), or Ecopower standby mode ● Press briefly CLOCK on the remote. ● You may press MODE to toggle between 12hour and 24-hour display. ➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds. ➜ If the clock has not been set, "--:--" is displayed. Setting clock 1 2 3 4 In standby or power on mode, press and hold CLOCK on the remote. ➜ The clock digits flash on the display panel.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Total output power FTC .......................................75W Main speakers L/R...................20W x 2 RMS 1 Subwoofer ......................................... 35W RMS 2 Outpurt power L/R speakers ..................... 25 W /channel RMS Subwoofer ............................................ 50 W RMS Speaker channel Frequency Response ....................................................... ............................................
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.
Troubleshooting English The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape. ✔ The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. ✔ Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to No sound or distorted sound. ✔ Adjust the volume. ✔ Check that the speakers are connected change the aspect ratio. correctly. ✔ Replace the speaker cables. ✔ Disconnect the headphones.
English Troubleshooting The timer is not working. ✔ Set the clock correctly. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. The remote control does not function. ✔ 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.
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.).
PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.
