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MCD908 DVD Micro Theatre User manual Manuel d'utilisation Manual del usuario Benutzerhandbuch Gebruikershandleidingen Manuale per l'utente Användarhandböckerna Brugermanual...
See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MCD908 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven...
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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. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
Index English ------------------------------------------------ 7 Français -------------------------------------------- 44 Español --------------------------------------------- 81 Deutsch ------------------------------------------- 118 Nederlands -------------------------------------- 155 Italiano -------------------------------------------- 192 Svenska ------------------------------------------- 229 Dansk --------------------------------------------- 266 STOP STOP...
Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Avestan 6569 Aymara 6589 Azerhaijani 6590 Bahasa Melayu 7783 Bashkir 6665 Belarusian 6669 Bengali 6678 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Bokmål, Norwegian 7866 Bosanski 6683 Brezhoneg 6682 Bulgarian...
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General Information Features ... 9 Supplied accessories ... 9 Environment information ... 9 Installation ... 9~10 Maintenance ... 10 Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers ... 11 Step 2: Connecting speakers ... 12 Step 3: Connecting the control cable ... 12 Step 4: Connecting TV ...
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Contents System Menu Options Basic Operations ... 31 GENERAL SETUP PAGE ... 31~32 TV DISPLAY OSD LANGUAGE SCREEN SAVER DIVX CODE AUDIO SETUP PAGE ... 32~33 SPDIF SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP 3D PROCESSING HDCD NIGHT MODE VIDEO SETUP PAGE ... 33~34 COMPONENT TV MODE QUALITY...
Features Your DVD Micro Theatre with 2.0 channel full digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. Other features include: Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, suppor ting DSC sound setting.
– This instruction booklet and a Quick Start Guide 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 separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).
Speaker (right) 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.
Connections Step 2: Connecting speakers ● Connect the left and right speakers to the SPEAKERS (4Ω) terminals on the back of the power amplifier with the supplied speaker cables. Right speaker to “R” and left speaker to “L”, red wire to “+” and black wire to “-”. Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
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Using Composite Video jack Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the system's VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack (or labelled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV set. To hear the TV channels through this DVD system, use the audio cables (white/red-not supplied) to connect AUX IN L/R jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
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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. Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO jack to the...
Step 5: Connecting FM/MW antennas Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach to a stand or wall. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall.
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Connections Viewing and listening to the playback of other equipment A ● Connect the system's AUX IN L/R 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.
DVD player and power amplifier ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON y – switches on the system or puts it on to Eco power/normal standby mode. Display – shows the current status of the DVD player. ÉÅ – starts or interrupts disc playback. PRESET +/- –...
Functional Overview Remote control – switches on the system or puts it on to Eco power/normal standby mode. – opens or closes the disc compartment Numeric Keypad (0-9) – inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc. & ™ ¡ § ∞...
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VOLUME +/- – adjusts the volume upward/downward. – adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer setting mode. – switches the set timer ON or OFF. ¡ / ™ – Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/ track – Tuner: selects a preset radio station. ÉÅ...
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.
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). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. IMPORTANT! Before enabling the progressive scan feature, you must ensure:...
Getting Started 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.
Switching the system on/off ● Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ONB (B on the remote). ➜ A countdown of 10 seconds starts for preheating of the systme. Then, the system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DISC, TUNER or AUX on the remote. ➜...
Basic Operations Dimming the display screen ● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of brightness for the display screen. Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration ●...
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.
Disc Operations 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.
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.
Disc Operations 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.
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.
Disc Operations 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...
Basic operations Press SYSTEM 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.
System Menu Options DIVX CODE 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...
3D PROCESSING The option included in 3D PROCESSING page is: “REVERB MODE”. REVERB MODE Reverb mode provides a virtual surround sound experience using just two speakers. ➜ OFF, CONCERT, LIVING ROOM, HALL, BATHROOM, CAVE, ARENA and CHURCH. HDCD The option included in HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is: “FILTER”.
System Menu Options QUALITY This menu helps you to set the video quality. Press 3 4 to highlight “QUALITY”. Press 2 or OK to enter Quality Setup. The options included in Quality Setup page are: “SHARPNESS”, “BRIGHTNESS”, “CONTRAST”, “GAMMA”, “HUE”, “SATURATION” and “LUMA DELAY”.
PARENTAL 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.
System Menu Options PASSWORD SETUP PAGE 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.
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 TUNER mode. Press TUNER on the remote again to select the desired band: FM or MW. Press and hold ¡...
Other Functions Setting the clock In Standby mode, press and hold CLOCKon 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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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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Troubleshooting 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 ✔ Select the correct source (DISC or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button.
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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