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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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Step 6: Connecting the power cord ... 11 Additional: Connecting additional equipment ..11~12 Functional Overview DVD player and power amplifier ... 13 Remote control ... 14-15 Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ... 16 Using the Remote Control to operate the Player Step 2: Setting up the TV ...
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System Menu Options Basic Operations ... 26 GENERAL SETUP PAGE ... 26~27 TV DISPLAY OSD LANGUAGE SCREEN SAVER DIVX(R) VOD registration code Audio Setup Page ... 27~29 SPEAKER SETUP SPDIF SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP 3D PROCESSING HDCD NIGHT MODE VIDEO SETUP PAGE ... 29~30 COMPONENT TV MODE QUALITY...
General Information Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. Features Your DVD Micro Theatre with 5.1-channel full digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound...
Installation ● 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 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 switched on. Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Center speaker and...
Step 3: Connecting the control cable ● Connect the serial port marked “CONTROL CABLE” at the rear of the DVD player to the same port at the rear of the power amplifier with the supplied flat control cable. Step 4: Connecting TV IMPORTANT! –...
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(labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you will need an 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. RF coaxial cable to TV...
Step 5: 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). Notes: –...
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HDMI jack on the DVD Player to HDMI IN AUDIO OUT on a HDMI compatible device (e.g.; TV, Projector, Adaptor). ➜ It may take a while for the DVD player and input device to communicate and initialise. ➜ Television Playback starts automatically.
DVD player and power amplifier STANDBY-ON B – switches the system on or to standby mode. Display – shows the current status of the DVD player. ÉÅ – starts or interrupts disc playback. PRESET + – in tuner mode, selects a preset radio station forward.
Functional Overview Remote control – switches the system on/ off. – opens or closes the disc compartment Numeric Keypad (0-9) – inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc. & ¡ ™ ∞ § ª º PROG DVD/VCD/CD: enters the program menu. –...
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. ➜ Usually these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a progressive scan TV is required. 2) You have connected the DVD player to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see “Connections-Step 4: Connecting TV- Using Component Video jacks”.) 3) You have selected “Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y”...
Getting Started Adjusting the delay effect SPEAKER SETUP CHANNEL DELAY Press SYSTEM. Use 3 4 to select "AUDIO SETUP PAGE". Use 3 4 on the remote to highlight "CHANNEL DELAY" and then press 2 or OK to enter channel delay setting. Press 3 4 to highlight one speaker icon at a time to set the listening position/distance from the corresponding speaker.
Switching the system on/off ● Press STANDBY -ONB (B on the remote). ➜ “HELLO” is displayed briefly. The system will switch to the last selected source. ● 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 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 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.
For Super VCD/VCD/DivX/CD ➜ Single/Total Elapsed: displays the elapsed time of the current single/total track. ➜ Single/Total Remain: displays the remaining time of the current single/total track. ➜ Display Off: switches time display off. Special disc features Playing a Title (DVD) Press DISC MENU.
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...
The options included in GENERAL SETUP PAGE are: “TV DISPLAY”, “OSD LANGUAGE”, “SCREEN SAVER”and “DIVX CODE”. TV DISPLAY Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. ➜ NORMAL/PS (panscan): If you have a normal TV and want both sides of the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen.
DIVX VOD registration code Philips provides you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/ vod. In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to...
System Menu Options TEST TONE The test tone will be automatically generated. Note: – This option is available only when you select "5.1CH" under "DOWNMIX" and the disc tray is open. DIALOG Adjusts the dialog level up or down so that you can hear the dialog more clearly during playback.
➜ AUTO: Allows automatic selection of the Pro Logic II effect depending on the discs being played back. MODE You can select your desired Pro Logic II mode here. ➜ MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you were listening to the actual performance.
System Menu Options COMPONENT Sets the video output according to your video connection. This setting is not required if you are using the VIDEO OUTPUT jack (yellow) to connect the DVD micro system to your TV. ➜ S-VIDEO: Select this if you have connected ➜...
PREFERENCE PAGE The options included in PREFERENCE PAGE are: “TV TYPE”, “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE”, “DISC MENU”, “PARENTAL”, “DEFAULT” and “PASSWORD SETUP”. Note: – Preference features can be selected only during “No Disc” condition or full STOP mode. PARENTAL Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
System Menu Options PASSWORD SETUP The options included in PASSWORD SETUP PAGE are: “PASSWORD MODE” and “PASSWORD”. PASSWORD SETUP PAGE PASSWORD MODE 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.
Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press STANDBY-ONy (or y on the remote) to switch on the last selected source. Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to select FM mode. Press and hold ¡ / ™ (TU +/- à / á on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
Other Functions Setting the clock In Standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/RDS on the remote until the time flashes on the display. ➜ ”CLOCK SET” is displayed briefly. Then, the hour digits flash on the display screen. Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set the hours.
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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No sound or distorted sound. There is no sound from the center and surround speakers. 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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Check that the output of the video signal is switched to 'Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y'. ✔ Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the DVD player. ✔ See if the TV supports this 480p/576p/720p/ 1080i DVD player.
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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