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- Page 1 DVD Video Home Theatre System MX2500D/78 User manual Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 8239 300 32891 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 7/20/04, 3:11 PM...
- Page 2 LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO. AVISO IMPORTANTE Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. no se hace responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por: – Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).
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Page 3: Important Note
Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CD- Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD-Audio disc retailer. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setting the Sleep timer ... 29 Sound Control ... 30 Selecting surround sound ... 30 Selecting digital sound effects ... 30 Volume Control ... 30 Dimming system’s display screen ... 30 Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television ... 30 Specifications Troubleshooting Glossary ... 34–35 ... -
Page 5: General Information
Remote Control DVD MENU and two AA batteries (12nc: 3139 228 04481) AC power cord 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 General Information 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). -
Page 6: Connections
Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall. Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Centre speaker Front Speaker (Right) Passive Rear Speaker Subwoofer Helpful Hints: –... -
Page 7: Step 2: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer
Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Centre (Left) Speaker REAR REAR SUBWOOFER... -
Page 8: Step 3: Connecting Tv
DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Option 2 OOFER IMPORTANT! The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr, and a progressive scan TV is required. -
Page 9: Using S-Video Jack
RF modulator in order to view DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s... -
Page 10: Step 4: Connecting Fm/ Mw Antennas
– Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception. – Position the antennas as far as possible from your TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent unwanted interference. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Step 5: Connecting the antenna Power Outlet After everything is connected... -
Page 11: Connections (Optional)
(two channel, right and left) recordings. To view DVD playback while recording, you must connect the DVD system to your TV using S-VIDEO (as shown above) or Component (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) video connection. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Connections (optional) Connecting digital audio equipment DIGITAL IN (for example) -
Page 12: Functional Overview
– DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a track. – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down. – TV: selects previous/next channel on Philips TV (on remote only). 7 Ç STOP – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback or clears a programme. -
Page 13: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only
§ Numeric Keypad (0-9) – Enters a track/title number of the disc. – Enters a number of a preset radio station. ≥ B – Switches to standby mode. – In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off. 8239 300 32892 7/20/04, 3:11 PM... -
Page 14: Getting Started
– Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Step 2: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 8–9 “Connecting TV”). -
Page 15: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv
15 seconds for auto recovery. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Setting the TV shape Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. -
Page 16: Step 3: Setting The Speakers
SET CENTER DELAY To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 {CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance for the centre speaker (5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF). -
Page 17: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences
Press 34 to select a language and press OK to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu languages In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. -
Page 18: Disc Operations
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Region Codes DVDs must be labelled for ALL regions or for Region 4 in order to play on this DVD system. -
Page 19: Using The Disc Menu
OK to confirm or use the numeric keypad (0-9). TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Basic playback controls Pausing playback Press ÉÅ. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ... -
Page 20: Selecting Various Repeat Functions
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Programme favourite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. -
Page 21: Using The Menu Bar To Programme
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to select a desired album, then press OK to open the folder (for MP3 disc only). -
Page 22: Dvd Setup Menu Options
Audio Language from the menu bar will only apply to the current disc, it will not change the default preset. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD. -
Page 23: Using The Setup Menu
Menu are described in “Getting Started”. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 DVD Setup Menu Options Setting the video output Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD system and your TV. -
Page 24: Screen Saver - Turning On/Off
(5) minutes. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to the optional audio equipment you connected. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu”... -
Page 25: Night Mode - Turning On/Off
Dolby Digital mode. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 DVD Setup Menu Options Restoring to original settings Setting the DEFAULT function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for Parental Control. -
Page 26: Restricting Playback By Parental Control
‘NO PARENTAL’. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. Rating explanations NO PARENTAL – All discs will play. -
Page 27: Changing The Password
DEFAULTS PLEASE ENTER NEW PASSWORD To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 DVD Setup Menu Options Enter the same new four-digit password again. Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. -
Page 28: Tuner Operations
If it has reached 40 presets, “PROG FULL” appears. Once completed, “PROG END” appears. AUTO PROG 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Manual presetting You can choose to store only your favourite radio stations. Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to a radio station”). -
Page 29: Changing Tuning Grid
9 kHz and 10 kHz respectively. – The FM tuning grid also will be changed from 50 kHz to 100 kHz or vice versa. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Other Functions Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. -
Page 30: Sound Control
ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ. Helpful Hint: – For flat sound output, select CONCERT or CLASSIC. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Volume control Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/-on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. "VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the volume level. -
Page 31: Specifications
Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
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, please consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power. - Page 33 Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. The display panel is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised. –...
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Page 34: Glossary
Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer). 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 Dolby Pro Logic II: It creates five full- bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. Decode only systems that derive 5.1 channels instead of the conventional four channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. -
Page 35: Glossary
DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want. VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture video to a TV. 8239 300 32892 001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 7/20/04, 3:12 PM... - Page 36 QUICK USE GUIDE First connect ..then play (see next page) FRONT R FRONT L Helpful Hints To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can choose to connect an extra video connection if your TV has the same input connector: A or B. Use this video If your TV has cable (not supplied)
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Page 37: Playing A Disc
Playing a disc Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel. Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.