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HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure HD digital video transmission without the loss of image quality. The integrated control bus allows system control between the TV set and connected devices like a digital set top box. DVS (Dolby Virtual Speaker) technology creates a highly compelling 5.1-channel listening experience from as few as two speakers, making...
– Cabling channel (optional) – Brackets and screws for wall mounting If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or Philips. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to...
General Information ● Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or humidity. ● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. ● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. ● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Speaker (right) FM antenna Subwoofer IMPORTANT! – The type plate is located at the bottom of the system. – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. – Never make or change any connections with the power on.
Connections ● Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. Notes: – To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV set. –...
Using AV OUT jack Connect the end of the supplied AV cord with only one connector to the AV OUT jack of the DVD system. For the other end, connect the video output connector (yellow) to the video input jack (or labeled as A/ V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
Connections Step 6:Connecting FM antenna Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall. For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied). Note: –...
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Viewing and listening to the playback of other equipment A ● Connect the system's AUX IN jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette deck). Before starting operation, press SOURCE on the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on the remote in order to activate the input source.
Functional Overview DVD player and power amplifier STANDBY-ON y – switches the system on or to standby mode. Display – shows the current status of the DVD player. IR SENSOR – points the remote control towards this sensor. ÉÅ – starts or interrupts disc playback.
– connects headphones LINE IN – connects an external non-USB device. ¡ ≤ º ª Functional Overview Remote control – switches the system on or to standby mode. DISC 1 / DISC 2 – selects and plays disc 1 or disc 2. TUNER –...
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Functional Overview MOVING SPEAKERS – enables / disables the surround sound effect with moving speakers – selects different levels of brightness for the display screen. & VOL +/- – adjusts the volume upward/downward. – adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer setting mode.
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 Getting Started channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. ➜ Usually these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
Getting Started – Before changing the current TV Type setting, ensure that your TV supports the selected TV Type. Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan display twice the number of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system).
Step 3: Setting language preference You can select your own preferred language settings. This DVD system will automatically switch to the selected language whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
Basic Operations Switching the system on/off ● Press STANDBY -ONB (B on the remote). ● Press DISC, TUNER or AUX on the remote. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch the system to standby mode ● Press STANDBY -ONB (B on the remote).
➜ When the surround sound mode is disabled, the MOVING SPEAKER icon will disappear from the display panel and the top parts of the left and right front speakers will return to their previous positions to resume the ordinary music mode.
Press STANDBY-ON B on the DVD Player front panel or B on the remote. ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press OPEN•CLOSE ç to open the disc tray and load in a disc, then press the same button again to close the disc tray.
Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load the disc. To select a playback feature or item ● Use 1 2 3 4 and OK or Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote. ➜...
Disc Operations Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/ WMA) Press A-B at your chosen starting point. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. ➜ The section A and B can be set only within the same chapter/track. ➜ The section will now repeat continuously. To exit the sequence, press A-B again.
Special disc features Playing a Title (DVD) Press DISC MENU. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. Use 1 2 3 4 or Numeric Keypad (0-9) to select a play option. Press OK to confirm. Changing the Audio Language (for DVD recorded with multiple languages) ●...
Disc Operations Playing JPEG Picture CD General operation Load a JPEG Picture CD. ➜ The data disc menu appears on the TV screen. Use 3 4 to select a folder and press OK to open the folder. Press 3 4 or use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) to highlight a picture file.
Playing a DivX disc This DVD player supports the DivX movie playback that you download from your computer onto a CD-R/RW (see “System Menu Options-DIVX(R) VOD registration code” for more information). Load a DivX disc. ➜ Playback will start automatically. If not press É...
System Menu Options Basic operations Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. Press 1 2 to select a page to be set. Press 3 4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 2 or OK. Move the cursor by pressing 3 4 to highlight the selected item.
DIVX VOD ® Philips provides you the DivX Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/ vod. In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight DIVX VOD, then press 2 or OK to enter its submenu and press OK again to confirm.
System Menu Options DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP The option included in DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP is: “DUAL MONO”. DUAL MONO Select the setting that matches the number of speakers you have connected. ➜ STEREO: Left mono sound will send output signals to Left speaker and Right mono sound will send output signals to Right speaker.
COMPONENT Sets the video output according to your video connection. This setting is not required if you are using the AV OUT jack to connect the DVD micro system to your TV. ➜ S-VIDEO: Select this if you have connected the DVD micro system to your TV using S-Video jack.
System Menu Options Notes: – This option is available only when the "HDMI" is set to "ON". – If no display appears on the TV screen due to unsupported resolution, reconnect any available interlace video output to your display and re-adjust the resolution settings to 480p/576p.
PASSWORD SETUP The options included in Password Setup page are: “PASSWORD MODE” and “PASSWORD”. PASSWORD MODE This feature is used to enable/disable password by selecting “ON”/”OFF”. PASSWORD Enter your four digit password when a hint is displayed on the screen. The default password is 1234.
Other Functions Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote) to switch on the last selected source. Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to select FM mode. Press and hold 1 / 2 on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
Setting sleep/wake-up timer Sleep timer setting In power-on mode, the sleep setting enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. In power-on mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on the remote repeatedly to select a preset time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 00 ➜...
External Sources Using a non-USB device Connect the system's LINE-IN jack to the AUDIO OUT jacks on another audio/visual device (such as a VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette desk) using a "single-to-double" cinch cable (with one end providing a 3.5" connector for connection to the LINE-IN jack while the other end providing two white/red connectors for connection to the other device's AUDIO...
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How to transfer music files from PC to a USB mass storage device By dragging and dropping music files, you can easily transfer your favorite music from PC to a USB mass storage device. For the flash player, you can also use its music management software for the music transfer.
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.
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Troubleshooting 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 DVD micro system does not respond when the buttons are pressed. Cannot activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.
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The remote control does not function. The display is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. Low bass response. Unable to select Progressive Scan. No sound is output from the HDMI jack. No sound and picture Troubleshooting ✔ Select the correct source (DISC or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button.
Glossary 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.
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