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Philips MX5600D/99 Quick Use Manual

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Helpful Hints

You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view
the DVD playback.
If your TV has S-Video or Component (Pr Pb Y)
S-VIDEO
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
IN
video jacks, use one of these video connections instead
for higher picture quality.
If your TV has only a single Antenna In jack, you will need an
accessory RF modulator. The RF modulator converts the video from
the DVD system so it can play through the TV's Antenna connector.
ANTENNA IN
Refer to your owner's manual for proper connection.
Do not switch the P-SCAN to 'ON' position, unless you have
P-SCAN
ON
OFF
connected the DVD system to a Progressive Scan TV using the
Component (Pr Pb Y) video jacks.
When listening to TV programs, press TV/AV button on the remote to
set the DVD system to TV/AV mode in order for the sound to be heard.
Front Speaker and
Subwoofer Stand
(Right)
AM Antenna
L
R
C
SL
SR
Rear Speaker
(Surround Right)
Rear of TV
(example only)
FM Antenna
L
AM
R
FM ANTENNA
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL
AUX
TV
LINE
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
CVBS
L
P-SCAN
R
ON
OFF
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
Rear Speaker
(Surround Left)
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7 "
( 1 2
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)
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Use this simple and quick way to
watch your favorite DVD movie
and enjoy your Home Cinema
experience!
IMPORTANT!
Attach the front speakers to the subwoofer stands
and the rear (surround) speakers to the mini
speaker stands before making the connections to
the DVD system. Refer to owner's manual for
detailed set up instructions.
Y
R
Front Speaker and
Subwoofer Stand
(Left)
~ AC MAINS
Center Speaker
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S H
I N
Connecting
PUSH
DOWN
Speaker Cable
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  • Page 1: Helpful Hints

    MX5600D Helpful Hints You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view the DVD playback. If your TV has S-Video or Component (Pr Pb Y) S-VIDEO Pr/Cr Pb/Cb video jacks, use one of these video connections instead for higher picture quality.

  • Page 2: Playing A Disc

    SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV (if no disc in the DVD system). SEATING ZOOM Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or...
  • Page 3 5600D DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM Need help? Call us! Return Philips representatives are ready to help you with your Warranty any questions about your new product. We can guide you Registration Card through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features.
  • Page 4 Canada 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...
  • Page 5 OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 5 DISC CHANGER STANDBY-ON iR SENSOR ¡ ™ £ ≤ ∞ § ≥ MEDIA SLOT DISC/ MEDIA TUNER AUX/DI TV/AV SURR.
  • Page 6 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’ r e eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. Warranty Verification Registering your product...
  • Page 7 As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 9 Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 10 Care and safety information ... 10 Connections Step 1: Set up the surround speakers ... 11 Step 2: Set up the front speakers with the subwoofer stands ... 11 Step 3: Connecting speakers and twin subwoofer ...
  • Page 11 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ... 37 Presetting radio stations ... 37 Using the Plug and Play ... 37 Automatic presetting ... 38 Manual presetting ... 38 Selecting a preset radio station ... 38 Deleting a preset radio station ... 38 Timer Operations Setting the timer ...

  • Page 12: General Information

    Finding a suitable location – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. (4x) (8x) (4x) 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System...

  • Page 13: Connections

    Step 1: Set up the surround speakers screws mini speaker stand Before connecting the speakers to the DVD system, firmly attach the mini speaker stands to the surround speakers using the supplied screws. Alternatively, you can choose to mount the speakers on the wall.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting Speakers And Twin Subwoofer

    Connections Step 3: Connecting speakers and twin subwoofer front speaker with subwoofer stand (right) Surround speaker (right) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the jacks.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Placing The Speakers And Subwoofer Stands

    Step 4: Placing the speakers and subwoofer stands Center speaker and DVD system Front speaker with subwoofer stand (Left) Surround Speaker (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the left and right front speakers with subwoofer stands at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees...

  • Page 16: Step 6: Connecting Tv

    Connections Step 6: Connecting TV AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO Pb/Cb VIDEO IN FM ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO LINE DIGITAL DIGITAL S-VIDEO IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system.

  • Page 17: Using S-Video Jack

    RF modulator in order to view the 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 composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s CVBS jack to the...

  • Page 18: Step 7: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connections Step 7: Connecting the power cord FM ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL LINE CVBS P-SCAN DIGITAL S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet.

  • Page 19: Connections (Optional)

    Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box AUDIO ANT IN Cable/Satellite TO TV DIGITAL DIGITAL Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.

  • Page 20: Main Unit And Remote Control

    Functional Overview Main unit and remote control STANDBY ON – Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system. (see page 42) – *Switches to standby mode. (see page 42) Disc trays 1~5 OPEN•CLOSE 0 (DISC1~5) – Opens/Closes the individual disc tray. iR SENSOR –...

  • Page 21: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only

    • SUB +- Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. (see page 41) – ª TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 42) º REPEAT A-B Repeats a specific section on a disc. (see page – ⁄ ZOOM –...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Setting The Tv

    (or press DISC/MEDIA on the remote.) 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 this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.

  • Page 24: Step 4: Selecting Speaker Layout

    Getting Started Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SYSTEM MENU SEATING SETUP MENU Digital Output Night mode Analog Output Multi-channel Speakers Personal settings ... Speaker Layout Square PCM Output 96 kHz Speaker Layout Settings In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select icon and press 4.

  • Page 25: Setting The Speakers' Channels

    Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (center and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Speaker settings are only active on Multi- channel audio outputs.

  • Page 26: Disc Operations

    Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press one of the OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to open the disc tray and load a disc, then press the same button again to close the disc tray.

  • Page 27: Turning On/Off Auto Eco Standby Mode

    Turning on/off auto Eco standby mode It is a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Eco standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. buttons on DVD system’s front panel display panel 13:38...

  • Page 28: Selecting Various Repeat Functions

    Disc Operations Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select : REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD) – to repeat playback of the current chapter. REPEAT ALBUM (MP3) – to repeat playback of the current album. REPEAT TRACK/TITLE –...

  • Page 29: Clearing The Program

    Press S, then use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the disc number. ➜ "DISC X" appears. Press T, then use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the track number. ➜ "TRACK X" appears. Press OK to store the track. Repeat steps to select other discs and tracks.

  • Page 30: Playing Mp3/Picture Disc (Kodak, Jpeg)

    Disc Operations Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/ file configuration.

  • Page 31: Media Slot Operations

    About media slot The MEDIA SLOT allows you to playback the contents (for example, digital still pictures) stored in the memory card (PCMCIA) without the need of using the device itself (for example, digital camera, digital camcorder, MP player) or a computer.

  • Page 32: Dvd Menu Options

    DVD Menu Options Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you enter MENU,) the playback will pause. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV...

  • Page 33: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV STOP PLAY/PAUSE In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Playback will pause. Select icon and press 4 to enter the setup menu.

  • Page 34: Setting The Video Output

    DVD Menu Options Setting the video output Set the Video Output according to your video connection. Stop playback, then follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Video Output TV Shape TV System Video Output S-Video Scart / Pr Pb Y Screen saver Set Video Output...

  • Page 35: Setting The Digital Output

    Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to your optional audio equipment connections. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Digital Output Digital Output Night mode PCM only Analog Output Speakers Speaker Layout PCM Output Set Digital Output Select this to deactivate the digital output.

  • Page 36: Night Mode- Turning On/Off

    DVD Menu Options Night mode - turning on/off Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Night Mode Digital Output Night mode Analog Output Speakers Speaker Layout PCM Output Set Night mode Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.

  • Page 37: Restricting Playback By Parental Control

    Restricting playback by Parental Control (only available in region 1 players) 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 dependent.

  • Page 38: Changing The Password

    DVD Menu Options Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. The default password is ‘1234.’ TV/AV SYSTEM MENU SEATING SETUP MENU Parental Control Password Change Menu Language Defaults Change password In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select icon and press 4.

  • Page 39: Tuner Operations

    IMPORTANT! – Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. – The TUNING button on the front panel is used to toggle between frequency tuning and preset tuning. When in preset tuning mode, pressing S / T buttons on the front panel will change the preset number.

  • Page 40: Automatic Presetting

    Tuner Operations Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. DVD system’s display panel DISC/ MEDIA TUNER AUX/DI TV/AV SURR. SOUND SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU SEATING ZOOM PREV NEXT STOP PLAY/PAUSE DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT PROGRAM VOICE MUTE...

  • Page 41: Timer Operations

    Setting the timer The system can switch on to DISC or TUNER mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually to the last tuned volume level.

  • Page 42: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Timer Operations Setting the Sleep timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™...

  • Page 43: Sound And Volume Controls

    Sound Control IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 12.) Selecting surround sound Press SURROUND (SURR.) to select : MULTI-channel, 3D SOUND or STEREO. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc.

  • Page 44: Other Functions

    Other Functions Switching on/off Switching to active mode Adjust the SOURCE control to select : DISC 1...DISC 5 ™ FM TUNER ™ AM TUNER ™ TV/AV ™ AUX ™ DI ™ MEDIA SLOT ™ DISC 1... Press DISC/MEDIA, TUNER, TV/AV or AUX/DI on the remote.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output/Input SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital/DTS IEC 60958, IEC 61937...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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, please call 1-800-531-0039 for help.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Problem The DVD system does not work. The DVD player does not start playback. Cannot activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. There is no sound from the center and surround speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly.

  • Page 48: Glossary

    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.

  • Page 49: Glossary

    Glossary Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit- ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

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