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MCD710 DVD Micro Theatre Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome...
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro-logic", “Pro-logic II” and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO 5,451,942,5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 AND OTHER WORLDWIDE This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 -------------------------------------------------------- 40...
Contents General Information Features ... 6 Supplied accessories ... 6 Environment information ... 6 Installation ... 7 Maintenance ... 7 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers ... 8 Step 2: Connecting TV ... 9~10 Step 3: Connecting FM antenna ... 11 Step 4: Connecting the power cord ...
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System Menu Options Basic Operations ... 26 GENERAL SETUP PAGE ... 26~27 TV DISPLAY OSD LANGUAGE SCREEN SAVER DIVX(R) VOD AUDIO SETUP PAGE ... 27~28 SPDIF SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP 3D PROCESSING HDCD NIGHT MODE VIDEO SETUP PAGE ... 28~29 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 2.0 channel full digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound...
Maintenance ● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out, in a straight line. ● Do not expose the player, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight).
Connections Speaker (right) AC power 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 2: Connecting TV 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. Using Composite Video jack Use the supplied composite video cabel (yellow) to connect the DVD system's VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack (or labeled as A/ V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband) 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. RF coaxial cable to TV...
Step 3: 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: –...
Connections Viewing and listening to the playback of other equipment A ● Connect the system's AUX IN (R/L) 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 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. –...
Functional Overview Remote control STANDBY-ON y – switches the system on or to standby mode. Numeric Keypad (0-9) – inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc. PROGRAM – DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD/USB: enters the program menu. ™ ∞ & – Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide show mode.
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MODE – selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play mode for a disc. SUBTITLE – selects a subtitle language. SLEEP/TIMER Standby mode – sets time for switching on the system automatically. Power-on mode – sets the sleep timer function (auto off). &...
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. ➜...
Press 1 2 repeatedly to select "VIDEO SETUP PAGE". Select "TV MODE" to "P-SCAN", then OK to confirm. ➜ The instruction menu appears on the TV. Press 1 2 to highlight OK in the menu and press OK to confirm. There will be a distorted picture on your TV at this state until you turn on the progressive scan mode on your TV.
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 STANDBY-ONB. ➜ “HELLO” is displayed briefly. The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DISC, TUNER, USB or AUX on the remote. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch the system to standby mode ●...
Video In channel. (See “Setting up the TV”). Press STANDBY-ONB. ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press 0 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.
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) ● During playback, press 1 2 3 4 picture on the TV screen. 3: flip the picture vertically. 4: flip the picture horizontally. 1: rotate the picture anti-clockwise. 2: rotate the picture clockwise. 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...
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 (R) 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...
System Menu Options 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”.
PICTURE SETTING This menu helps you to set the video quality. Press 3 4 to highlight “PICTURE SETTING”. Press 2 or OK to enter PICTURE SETTING. The options included in PICTURE SETTING page are: “SHARPNESS”, “BRIGHTNESS”, “CONTRAST”, “GAMMA”, “HUE”, “SATURATION” and “LUMA DELAY”. PICTURE SETTING SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness level.
System Menu Options Note: – Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating may be printed on the Disc cover. The rating level feature does not work for such Discs. Rating explanations 1 KID SAF – Kids material; recommended especially for children and viewers of all ages.
Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press STANDBY-ONB to switch on the last selected source. Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to select TUNER (FM) mode. Press and hold ¡1/2™ on the system (or 2/3 on the remote control) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
Other Functions 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. ➜...
Using a non-USB device Connect the system's AUX-IN (L/R) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on another audio/ visual device (such as a VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette desk) using the audio cables (white/ red). Press AUX to select external equipment. ➜...
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External Sources 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.
Amplifier Rated output power ... 2 x 50W RMS Frequency response ... 20 - 20000Hz, - 3dB Signal to noise ratio ... > 65dB Aux input ... 1V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser type ... Semiconductor Disc diameter ... 12cm/8cm Video decoding ... MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / Divx Video DAC ...
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.
Troubleshooting The remote control does not function. The display is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. Low bass response. Unable to select Progressive Scan Some files on the USB device are not displayed. “DEVICE NOT SUPPORTED” scrolls on the display. ✔...
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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