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- Page 1 DVD Home Theatre System MX2500 User manual Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 001-035-MX2500-00-Eng 9/16/04, 10:44...
- Page 2 Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Sound Control ... 29 Selecting surround sound ... 29 Selecting digital sound effects ... 29 Volume Control ... 29 Dimming system’s display screen ... 29 Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television ... 29 Setting the Sleep timer ... 30 Specifications Troubleshooting Glossary ... -
Page 5: General Information
Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Finding a suitable location – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System 9/16/04, 10:44... -
Page 6: Connections
Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. -
Page 7: Step 2: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer
Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker Front Speaker (Right) FRONT FRONT FRONT RIGHT LEFT CENTER Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Right) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables. Helpful Hint: –... -
Page 8: Step 3: Connecting Tv
Connections Step 3: Connecting TV FRONT FRONT FRONT RIGHT LEFT CENTER IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. –... -
Page 9: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Mw Antennas
Step 4: Connecting FM/ MW antennas fix the claw into the slot antenna ➠ SCART OUT Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75Ω) jack. -
Page 10: Connections (Optional)
Connections (optional) Connecting a VCR or Cable /Satellite Box S-VIDEO AUDIO SCART IN VIDEO IN Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable / Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO IN-AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box. -
Page 11: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment
Connecting digital audio equipment DIGITAL IN (for example) CD Recorder FRONT FRONT FRONT CENTER RIGHT LEFT Digital Recording Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL OUT - COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack on a digital recording device (such as Dolby Digital decoder, CD recorder). -
Page 12: Functional Overview
– DISC: starts/pauses playback. S PREV / T NEXT – DISC: *searches backward /forward or selects a track. – TV: selects previous/next channel on Philips TV (on remote only). – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down. Ç STOP – Exits an operation. -
Page 13: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only
∞ CENTER +- – Adjusts center speaker’s sound level. TV VOL +- ( ≤ ( £ – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only). ( ™ ( ¡ SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function. ¡ – Selects different levels of brightness for display panel. -
Page 14: 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 15: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv
Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. -
Page 16: Step 3: Setting The Speakers
Getting Started Step 3: Setting the speakers You can adjust the delay time (centre and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each speaker. -
Page 17: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences
Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. -
Page 18: Disc Operations
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (or X) 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. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. -
Page 19: Using The Disc Menu
Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback. -
Page 20: Selecting Various Repeat Functions
Disc Operations Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select various repeat mode. ➜ " ” icon will appear on the display, REPEAT except REPEAT OFF mode. CHAPTER REPEAT ON ™ TITLE REPEAT ON ™ REPEAT-OFF VCD/SVCD/CD REPEAT-ONE (repeat the current track) ™... -
Page 21: Using The Menu Bar To Programme
Using the menu bar to programme IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting the TV”). Stop playback, then press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. -
Page 22: Dvd Setup Menu Options
DVD Setup 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), after which the playback will pause. DVD MENU In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. -
Page 23: Using The Setup Menu
Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. DVD MENU In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Playback will pause. Highlight icon and press 4 to enter the setup menu. -
Page 24: Screen Saver - Turning On/Off
DVD Setup Menu Options Screen Saver – turning on / off The screen saver will help to prevent your TV display device from becoming damaged. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > CR SAVER TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDOT OUT SCR SAVER... -
Page 25: Night Mode - Turning On/Off
Night mode – turning on/off When activated the night mode, the high volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. -
Page 26: Restricting Playback By Parental Control
DVD Setup Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control 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 27: Changing The Password
Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. Enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is ‘1234.’ In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. -
Page 28: Tuner Operations
Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “MW”. Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. -
Page 29: Other Functions
Dimming system’s display screen In any active mode, press DIM to select desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW. Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television Press TV. Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel. -
Page 30: Setting The Sleep Timer
Other Functions Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™... -
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
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 consult your dealer for help. - Page 33 Problem 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 centre and rear speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. 001-035-MX2500-00-Eng Troubleshooting –...
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Page 34: Glossary
Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue 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 35 Glossary Sampling Frequency: Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many time the original analogue signal is sampled per second. Surround: A system for creating realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.
- Page 36 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.p4c.philips.com MX2500 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 8239 300 36211 SgpJP-0438/01A-6 8239 300 36211 196-MX2500-01A Back 9/16/04, 13:39...
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