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Philips MX3910D/37 User's Manual

1. use 88 Contents General Information Supplied accessories 02002009000000900 10 Care and safety information 10 Connections Step 1 Placing the speakers and subwoofer 11 Step 2 Connecting speakers and subwoofer11 Step 3 Connecting TV ose 12 Using Composite Video jack CVBS 12 Using Component Video jack Pr Pb Y 12 Using S Video jack Using an accessory RF modulator 5 Step 4 Connecting FM AM antennas Step 5 Connecting the power cord Connections optional Connecting a VCR or Cable Satellite Box 15 Viewing and listening to the playback 15 Recording DVDS mn 15 Connecting digital audio equipment 15 Listening to the playback Recording digital ccccccccccccccccccccccceoe Functional Overview Main unit and remote control ss 16 Control buttons available on the remote only ss 17 Getting Started Step 1 Inserting batteries into the remote control ss 18 Using the remote control to operate the SYSTEM dde nn E tante 18 Step 2 Setting the clock oes 18 Step 3 Setting the TV 19 Changing the NTSC PAL setting via the remote control 19 Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV Step 4 Selecting speaker layout E Changing seating control position 20 Setting the speakers channels
2. Press SURR or SURROUND on the front panel repeatedly to select Multi channel Press SEATING gt The seating control diagram which represents your current speaker layout appears on the TV screen To change the speaker layout see Selecting speaker layout Use the joystick A V on the remote or VOLUME control on the front panel to select your current seating position gt During playback you can hear the changing of sound effect when you change the seating position gt If you do not press any buttons within five seconds the seating control diagram will exit from the TV and the system will execute the last selected seating position If you want to remove the seating control feature press SEATING twice PERSONAL SETTING appears and the system will revert to the personal speaker settings 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 Ta Front L amp R Center SurrL amp R Sub Woofer OK to exit ae O Press SURR or SURROUND on the front panel repeatedly to select Multi channel In disc mode press SYSTEM MENU Use the joystick 4 gt A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Select RY ico
3. This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product INVISIBLE CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DANGER avoiD DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM VARO AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN VARNING OSYNUG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD BETRAKTA EJ STR LEN or DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation ATTENTION L utilisation des commandes ou r glages ou le non respect des proc dures ci incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse l irradiation ATENCI N El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucci n de m todos que no sean los aqui descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposici n a radiacion This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
4. Disc Operations Basic playback controls Pausing playback Press gt II gt To resume normal playback press gt Il again Selecting another track chapter Press lt lt gt gt or use the numeric keypad 0 9 to key in a track chapter number Searching backward forward Press and hold ka a gt gt then press gt I to resume normal playback gt While searching pressing and holding Ha a gt again will increase the search speed Selecting next disc Press DISC SKIP The selected disc will play once then stop Stopping playback Press W Resuming playback from the last stopped point DVD VCD In stop mode and when the disc has not been ejected press gt II To cancel the resume mode In stop mode press H again Helpful Hints Opening the current disc tray or selecting another disc tray will cancel the resume feature Resume option may not be available on some discs Replacing discs without interrupting playback Press OPEN CLOSE amp buttons of the inactive disc trays For example if currently disc tray 1 is playing you can replace the discs on disc trays 2 5 23 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 TRA
5. 21 Step 5 Setting language preferences 21 Disc Operations Playable discs Playing discs Turning on off auto Eco standby mode 23 Using the Disc Menu Basic playback controls Resuming playback from the last stopped point DVD VCD sn 23 Replacing discs without interrupting playback Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode oo eeeesseesstessesssesssessseeeee Repeating a section within a Chapter track nn 24 Program favorite tracks audio CDs and VCDs Clearing the program Using the menu bar to program Playing MP3 Picture disc Kodak JPEG 5 Program MP3 disc 26 DVD Menu Options Using the menu bar Using the Setup Menu Setting the TV shape Setting the video output Screen saver turning on off Setting the analog output Setting the digital output Setting the PCM output Night mode turning on off Restoring the original settings Restricting playback by parental control 32 Changing the password n s 33 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations Presetting radio stations Using the Plug and Play Automatic presetting Manual presetting Selecting a preset radio station Deleting a preset radio station Timer Operations Setting the timer 36 Activating Deactivating the timer 36 Setting the Sleep timer 09009909900046 37 Sound and Volume Con
6. DVD Z Z C vipeo VIDEOCD DVD ReWritable COMPACT dize COMPACT dse dise GEE cee DIGITAL AUDIO GEES ReWritable Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on Playing a disc 1 Press DISC MEDIA on the remote control You can also adjust the SOURCE button at the front panel until DISC X appears on the display panel 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 5 Press OPEN CLOSE at the front of the DVD system and load a disc then press the corresponding OPEN CLOSE 4 again to close the disc tray Make sure the disc label is facing up For double sided discs load the side you want to play face up Playback will start automatically If a disc menu appears use A W 4 buttons on the remote to make the necessary selection then press OK to confirm Or use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features Follow the instructions given in the disc menu To stop playback press STOP E Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order ALL n to play on this DVD system Helpful Hints If a DVD does not play i I properly please contact Philips N t at 1 800 531 0039 for O p C u re an assistance Due to the inconsistency Sf disc formats Check the AV Audio Video mode on your TV pr
7. Selects bass or treble sound Use the VOLUME control to select the desired enhancement level see page 38 in Plugging in the headphones jack The speakers output will be cancelled SYSTEM MENU DVD mode only Enters or exits system setup menu see pages 27 28 Joystick lt AV Selects movement direction in the menu Use lt P to select a preset radio station see page 35 OK Confirms a selection DISC SKIP Selects next disc tray for playback see page 23 REPEAT Selects various repeat modes see page 24 2 VOICE only available in Multi channel mode Turns on off clear voice sound effect see page 38 MUTE Mutes or restores the volume see page 38 DIM Selects different levels of brightness for display panel see page 39 SLEEP Sets the sleep timer function see page 37 SUB Adjusts subwoofer s sound level see page 38 TVVOL Adjusts TV volume Philips TV only see page 39 Functional Overview U57 i VOICE MUTE WT i MOE REPEAT A B Repeats a specific section on a disc see page 24 ZOOM Enlarges a picture on the TV screen DISC MENU Enters or exits disc contents menu see page 23 ForVCD version 2 0 only In stop mode turns on off playback control PBC mode During playback returns to main menu amp
8. 2 x 60W FTC 100 W RMS 60W FTC 100 W RMS 60W FTC 9 100 Hz 20 kHz 3 dB gt 65 dB CCIR 880 mV 350 mV 32 Q 1000 Q 600 mV acc IEC 60958 amp IEC 61937 Tuning Range FM 87 5 108 MHz 100 kHz steps AM 530 1700 kHz 10 kHz steps 26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dB 26 dB Quieting Sensitivity AM 3162 uV m Frequency Response 4 Hz 20 kHz 44 1 kHz 4 Hz 22 kHz 48 kHz 4 Hz 44 kHz 96 kHz SPDIF Sony Philips digital interface Coaxial Digital Output Input PCM IEC 60958 Dolby Digital DTS IEC 60958 IEC 61937 MAIN UNIT Power Supply Rating 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 150 W Dimensions w x h x d 435 x 100 x 360 mm 17 13 x 3 94 x 14 17 inch Weight 7 15 kg 15 73 pounds SPEAKERS Front speakers Rear surround speaker System 2 way satellite Impedance 4Q Speaker drivers 3 woofer 1 piezo tweeter 120 Hz 20 kHz 94 x 155 x 88 mm 3 70 x 6 10 x 3 46 inch Frequency response Dimensions w x h x d Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB AM 28 dB IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB AM 24 dB Signal to Noise Ratio FM 60 dB AM 40 dB AM Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB FM Mono 3 FM Stereo 3 Harmonic Distortion AM 5 Frequency Response FM 180 Hz 10 kHz 6 dB Stereo Separation FM 26 dB 1 kHz Stereo Threshold FM 23 5 dB DISC SECTION Laser Type Semiconductor Disc Diameter 12cm 8cm Video Decoding MPEG 2 MPEG 1 Video DAC 10 Bits S
9. Helpful Hints You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view the DVD playback Use this video cable s lt K If your TV has this video input jack s Component Video C S VIDEO IN P SCAN ON OFF amp Component Pr Pb Y video jacks Do not switch the P SCAN to ON position unless you have connected the DVD system to a Progressive Scan TV using the PHILIPS 12nc 3139 115 23091 Printed in China First connect MX3910D MX3960D 7277 If your TV has only a Sy 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 Refer to your owner s manual for proper connection refer to page 13 ANTENNA I Rear of TV Prr example only Pb Cb Y OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN 739r 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 If you want to connect your VCR refer to page 15 in the owner s manual Front Speaker Right Center Speaker SPEAKER SY TI WOOFER SURROUND Subwoofer Rear Speaker Surround Right Front Speaker Left FM Antenna AM Antenna AC MAINS DIGITAL AUX TV OUT IN L P SCAN ON OFF DIGITAL IN Rear Speaker Surround Left then play see next page
10. gt Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT A V IN or VIDEO See your TV manual for more details gt Or you may go to channel 1 on your TV then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel gt Or the TV remote control may have a button or switch that chooses different In disc mode stop playback and press video modes SYSTEM MENU gt Or set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator Use the joystick 4 gt A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Changing the NTSC PAL setting Select PY icon and press V via the remote control Move to F and press P Move to TV System and press P Auto Select this if the connected TV is compatible with both NTSC and PAL multi system The output format will be in accordance with the video signal of the disc NTSC Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC color system It will change the video signal of a PAL disc VCD only and output it to NTSC format Press DISC MEDIA on the remote to enter disc mode Make sure no MP3 or picture Kodak JPEG disc is in disc tray 1 gt Wait until the system finishes reading PAL Select this if the connected TV has the discs before proceeding to next step the PAL color system It will change the If playback begins press M to stop video signal of an NTSC disc and output playback it to PAL format
11. Press and hold DISC MEDIA on the Select an item and press OK remote until PAL or NTSC appears on the display panel To remove the menu To change the setting repeat step Press SYSTEM MENU 19 Getting Started Step 4 Selecting speaker layout Speaker Layout Square O In disc mode press SYSTEM MENU Use the joystick 4 A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Select JR icon and press V Move to K and press P Move to Speaker Layout and press P Square Rectangular 1 Rectangular 2 Trapezoid 1 Trapezoid 2 Personal OK to exit Select the layout that most closely resembles your speakers arrangement then press OK gt The speaker output will adjust automatically to suit the selected speaker layout settings based on the seating position in the middle To change the seating position see Changing seating control position gt If you choose Personal the speaker output will follow the settings in the Speakers menu See next page Setting the speakers channels To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU 20 a Changing seating control position Normally the best sound spot and the ideal setting position is in the middle of the room With this SEATING feature it allows you to select the current seating position in the room and the speaker setting will automatically be adjusted for optimum performance
12. Press and hold M until PRESET for preset tuning make sure the system is DELETED appears in preset tuning mode If not press gt The current preset radio station will TUNING be deleted and the next available preset gt PRESET Will appear on the display panel radio station will take its place Press and hold PROGRAM or PROG All other preset radio stations with on the front panel until UTO appears higher numbers will decrease by one gt If a radio station is stored in one of the presets the same radio station will not store under another preset number gt If no preset number is selected automatic preset will begin from preset 1 and all your former presets will be overridden 35 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 If the last tuned volume level is too low the set will then increase to a predetermined minimum audible level buttons on DVD system s front panel display panel CLOCK TIMER CTI FT INC T GELECT CLOCK OR 7 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the DVD system Press and hold CLOCKeTIMER until wo Poa Ee Pe AQ TTMCON SELELI CLOCK OR TIMER appears Press B if necessary to change
13. the sound of the musical style you are playing Press SOUND on the remote When playing movie discs or while in TV AV mode you can select CONCERT DRAMA ACTION or SCI FI When playing music discs or while in TUNER or AUX DI mode you can select ROCK DIGITAL CLASSIC or JAZZ Helpful Hint For flat sound output select CONCERT or CLASSIC Volume control Adjust VOLUME control or press VOL on the remote to increase or decrease the volume level gt Y L MIN is the minimum volume level and GL MAX is the maximum volume level To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones plug to the socket at the front of the DVD system The speakers will be mute To turn off the volume temporarily Press MUTE on the remote gt Playback will continue without sound and MUTE appears gt To restore the volume press MUTE again or increase the volume level Other Functions Switching on off Recording to an external device Switching to active mode z Connect the external recording device to Adjust the SOURCE control to select LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT DISC 1 DISC 5 FM TUNER gt See page 15 Connections Optional AM TUNER gt TV AV gt AUX gt DIG IN gt DISC 1 Select the source to record from your OR DVD system DISC TUNER TV AV or AUX DI and start playback if necessary You can only record from DISC if using DIGITAL OUT to connect t
14. Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 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 Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials exhausted batteries and old equipment Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 2000 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved This system complies with the FCC rules Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040 10 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation English Fran ais 2 20 20 2enennenne 48 Fran ais Espa ol
15. SOUND Selects a sound effect see page 38 2 Numeric Keypad 0 9 Enters a track title number of the disc Enters a number of a preset radio station amp Switches to Eco Power standby mode see page 39 Switches to standby mode see page 39 Press and hold the button for more than two seconds 17 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 Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor iR on the front panel Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select buttons on the remote control for example TV AV TUNER Then select the desired function for example HE lt lt gt gt CAUTION Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed of properly Step 2 Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12 hour or 24 hour mode i200 AM or 00 00 for example buttons on DVD system s front panel display panel CLOCK TIMER SELECT CLOCK OR p l CLOCK TIMER q x Press STANDBY ON to switch on the DVD
16. 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 i5 gt 30 gt H5 gt 60 gt 40 gt tell ACC IC SP Para 263 SLEEP will show on the display panel except if UF F is selected gt Before the system switches to Eco Power standby mode a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed NET iy et aes a woe ae DES SLEEP i SLEEP 9 Ne ni md m Wc o SEER SSE EF To check or change the setting Press SLEEP once to show the remaining time before switching off If you continue pressing the SLEEP button the next Sleep Timer option will appear on the display panel To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF appears or press the STANDBY ON button 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control IMPORTANT For proper surround sound make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected see page 11 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 gt The center and surround speakers operate only when the DVD home cinema system is set to Multi channel mode gt T
17. and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically Lal PLAY PAUSE Connect the system to the power supply ME QC H UTO INSTALL P REGES FI 74 J appears In Eco Power standby standby mode press and hold P I on the front panel until AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY appears Press P I on the front panel to start installation INSTALL TUNER appears All previously toned radio stations will be replaced Once completed the last tuned radio station will play Tuner Operations Automatic presetting Manual presetting You can start the automatic presetting You can choose to store only your from a selected preset number favorite radio stations In tuner mode press PROGRAM or PROG on the front panel Press gt or use the numeric keypad 0 9 to select a preset number Press lt lt gt on the remote to select a radio station Press PROGRAM again to store Selecting a preset radio station Press gt or use the numeric keypad Press TUNER on the remote or adjust 0 9 to select a preset number SOURCE control on front panel to The preset number radio frequency select FM TUNER or AM TUNER and waveband will appear Press gt or use the numeric keypad 0 9 to select a preset number to begin Deleting a preset radio station If you use 4 lt BP on the front panel
18. jacks on the TV If you are using a Progressive Scan TV TV must indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability set the P SCAN switch to ON Otherwise set it to OFF Connections RF coaxial cable to TV ar 72 Back of RF Modulator example only INTIN TOTV VIDEO AUDIO IN nQ T Antenna or COMPONENT Cable TV signal mt Ep aio EF Sie Ji i z s SCOR 0 O IMPORTANT If your TV only has a single Antenna In IMPORTANT If the picture is distorted check the Video Output setting Make sure it is set to S Video see page 29 jack 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 Using an accessory RF modulator Use the supplied composite video cable yellow to connect the DVD system s CVBS jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator Using S Video jack O Use an S video cable not supplied to connect the DVD system s S VIDEO OUT jack to the S Video input jack or labeled as Y C or S VHS on the TV To hear the TV channels through this DVD system use the supplied audio cables white red to connect TV IN L R jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV Set the P SCAN switch to OFF Use an RF coaxial c
19. not recommended viewing for children under age 17 6PG R Parental Guidance Restricted recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian 4PG13 Material is unsuitable for children under age 13 3PG Parental Guidance suggested 1G General Audience recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages Helpful Hint Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating may be printed on the disc jacket The rating level feature does not prohibit play of such discs Changing the password You can change the four digit password used for Parental Control The default password is 1234 Password Change _ In disc mode press SYSTEM MENU Use the joystick 4 gt A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Select RY icon and press V Move to si and press P Move to Password and press P a Eat 7 7 3 4 Password DVD Menu Options Use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter your original four digit password at Enter code gt If you are asked to enter the code for the first time key in 1234 gt If you forget your password press W four times to restore to the default password 1234 Enter your new four digit password Password Enter the same new four digit password again Password _ Pres
20. system Press and hold CLOCKeTIMER until L 8 ri T ge SELELI CLOCK OR TIMER appears Press B if necessary to change the display to CLOCK then press CLOCKeTIMER again to confirm Press ka a gt gt to set the minutes and hours To increase the speed hold down lt 4 or P The changes in minutes will roll over to the hours Press PROG to change between 12 hour and 24 hour clock mode Press CLOCK TIMER again to store the setting The clock will start working To view the clock time in any active mode Press CLOCK TIMER The clock will display for a few seconds Helpful Hints If the DVD system is disconnected from the power supply it will erase the clock setting If you do not press any buttons within 90 seconds the system will exit clock setting mode Getting Started Step 3 Setting the TV Selecting the color system that corresponds to yourTV IMPORTANT This DVD system is compatible with both Make sure you have completed all NTSC and PAL In order for a DVD to the necessary connections See his DVD he col ages 12 13 Connecting TV pay on ENS System teco or pag system of the DVD the TV and the DYD Adjust SOURCE control until TIGE x system should match appears on the display panel 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
21. the volume Replace the speaker cables Check the speaker connections and settings see pages 11 21 Disconnect the headphones Press PLAY to resume normal play mode if necessary Press the correct source button on the remote TV AV or AUX for example to choose the equipment that you want to hear through the DVD system see pages 12 13 15 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few minutes Reconnect the power cord and try to operate again as usual 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 The timer is not working The display panel is dark Low hum or buzz sound Troubleshooting Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down see page 22 Check the disc type color system and region code see page 22 Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen Change the rating level see page 32 Moisture has condensed inside the system Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour The features may not be available on the DVD Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD Make sure the center and surround speakers are connected correctly see page 11 Press SURRO
22. use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter the disc number DISC X appears Press B then use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter the track number TRACK X appears Press OK to store the track Repeat steps D O to select other discs and tracks Press II to start program playback Only the tracks programmed from audio CDs and VCDs will play Press W to stop playback or exit program mode Helpful Hints Pressing OPEN CLOSE button of the programmed disc tray will erase the program If you do not press any buttons within 20 seconds the system will exit programming mode Stop playback then press and hold N PROG disappears from the display panel and PROGRAM CLEARED appears Helpful Hint If the DVD system is disconnected from the power supply the program will be erased Disc Operations Using the menu bar to program IMPORTANT You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel See page 19 Setting the TV PROGRAM DISC ajna w In Stop playback then press SYSTEM MENU The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen Use the joystick lt P to select and press V to enter the program menu Use the joystick lt gt A V to move within the program menu and use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter the disc and track number to be programmed Press P Il to start program playback Only the tracks programmed from audio
23. CDs andVCDs will play In stop mode press PROG on the front panel to toggle between program on and off To clear the program Stop playback then press and hold N 25 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 19 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 Playback will start automatically For picture discs 9 thumbnail pictures will appear on the TV Press P II to start the slide show playback For MP3 discs a list of albums titles menu will appear on the TV example for MP3 disc menu Title Title Name 1 Artist Unknown Root u M BIG HITS zes Title Name 1 14 E FAT POP HI 5 Title Name 2 15 HOT RELEA 75 Title Name 3 16 M M TV MUSIC 275 Title Name 4 17 E NOW THAT 75 Title Name 5 18 example for 9 thumbnail pictures display A B C D E F G H During playback you can Press lt gt to select another title picture in the current folder Use the joystick A V on the remote to rotate flip the picture files Press ZOOM on the remote to turn on off the zoom effect Then press and hold ka a gt gt to change the zoom ratio 25 50 full screen 100 150 or 200 PCT Percentage Press Il to pause resume playback T
24. CK TITLE to repeat playback of the current track title REPEAT DISC CD VCD SVCD to repeat playback of the current disc or the programmed tracks if the program mode is active REPEAT ALL CD VCD SVCD to repeat playback of all available discs or the programmed tracks REPEAT OFF to cancel the repeat mode Helpful Hints Repeat play might not work correctly with some DVDs For VCD if the PBC mode is switched on repeat play is not possible Repeating a section within a chapter track O While playing a disc press REPEAT A B at the starting point Press REPEAT A B again at the point to end the section gt The section A and B can be set only within the same chapter track gt The section will now repeat continuously Press REPEAT A B again to resume normal playback 24 Program favorite tracks audio CDs and VCDs You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played Up to 99 tracks can be stored Press DISC SKIP repeatedly to select a disc tray containing audio CD or VCD gt Wait until the system finishes reading the discs before proceeding to next step When the playback begins press M to stop playback Press PROGRAM to enter program mode PROGRAM FULL will appear if you have programmed 99 tracks XX number of programmed tracks Press H then
25. OUT jack Yellow jack on the back of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture video to a TV 43 LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty ser vice A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS COVERED Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For one year thereafter all parts will be repaired or replaced and labor is free After one year from the day of purchase you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts and for all labor charges All parts including repaired and replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the product expires the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other
26. UND button to select a correct surround sound setting see page 38 Make sure the source you are playing is recorded or broadcast in surround sound DTS Dolby Digital etc If the signal is too weak adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception Increase the distance between the system and your TV or VCR Tune in to the correct frequency Place the antenna farther away from any equipment that may be causing the noise Select the source DISC or TUNER for example before pressing the function button gt H lt lt P Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system Replace the batteries with new ones Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor Check that the batteries are loaded correctly Set the clock correctly see page 18 Press and hold CLOCK TIMER to switch on the timer see page 36 Press DIM again see page 39 Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electrical devices that may be causing interference 41 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power Front Rear Center Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity AUX In TV In Output Sensitivity Headphone Line Out Digital In 4ohm 150 Hz 12 5 kHz 10 THD 4ohm 120 Hz 12 5 kHz 10 THD 4ohm 60 Hz 120 Hz 10 THD TUNER SECTION 600 W Total power 100 W 100 W RMS 2 x 60W FTC 100 W 100 W RMS
27. able not supplied to connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV Connect the Antenna or Cable TV service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF modulator It may have been connected to your TV previously Disconnect it from the TV O Set the P SCAN switch to OFF 13 Connections Step 4 Connecting FM AM antennas FM AM antenna antenna no creer Goo o SPEAKER SYSTEMS WOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT SUB Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall J Connect the supplied FM antenna to the 14 FM jack Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall For better FM stereo reception connect an external FM antenna not supplied AM El FM ANTENNA Helpful Hints Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception Position the antennas as far as possible from your TV VCR or other radiation source to prevent unwanted interference Step 5 Connecting the power cord AC MAINS L D Power Outlet After everything is connected properly plug the AC power cord into the power outlet Never make or change any connections with the power switched on On the DVD system WIT rd Tait TON Moc ct Di Qu MUU LIV ILE td may appear on t
28. ce Model No Serial No WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert MAC5097 PHILI PS Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www philips com PHILIPS Congratulations on your purchase p and welcome to the family Dear Philips product owner Thank you for your confidence in Philips You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come 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 What s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Philips product Sincerely E ERE lfd Lawrence J Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer P S Remember to get the most from your Philips product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right
29. compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 By using the MP3 format One CD R or CD RW can contain about 10 times more data then a regular CD Glossary Multichannel DVD are formatted to have each sound track constitute one sound field Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels Parental control Limits Disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country The limitation varies from disc to disc when it is activated playback will be prohibited if the software s level is higher than the user set level PCM Pulse Code Modulation A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing with no data compression used in conversion Playback control PBC Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction By using menu screens recorded on aVideo CD or SVCD that supports PBC you can enjoy interactive playback and searching Plug and Play After power up the system will prompt the user to proceed with the automatic installation of radio stations by simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit Progressive Scan It displays all the horizontal l
30. cting TV COMPONENT sus Egon FRONT IMPORTANT You only need to make one video connection from the following options depending on the capabilities of your TV S Video or Component Video connection provides higher picture quality These options must be available on your TV Connect the DVD system directly to the TV Using Composite Video jack CVBS Use the supplied composite video cable yellow to connect the DVD system s CVBS jack to the video input jack or labeled as A V In Video In Composite or Baseband on the TV To hear the TV channels through this DVD system use the supplied audio cables white red to connect TV IN L R jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV Set the P SCAN switch to OFF 12 COMPONENT IMPORTANT If both S Video and Component Pr PbY Video are used to connect to your TV the video signal will automatically switch to S Video when you power up the DVD system To set the VIDEO OUT put to Pr Pb Y see page 29 Using Component Video jacks Pr PbY Use the supplied component video cables red blue green to connect the DVD system s Pr PbY jacks to the corresponding Component video input jacks or labeled as Pr Cr Pb CbY or YUV on the TV To hear the TV channels through this DVD system use the supplied audio cables white red to connect TV IN L R jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT
31. e to and press P Move to one of the following and press P Audio Language disc s soundtrack Subtitle disc s subtitles Disc Menu disc s menu O Select a language and press OK O Repeat steps O for other settings To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU 21 Disc Operations 22 IMPORTANT DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions Before playing a disc make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD some operations may be different or restricted Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction Playable discs Your DVD home cinema system will Po Digital Video Discs DVDs Video CDs VCDs Super Video CDs SVCDs Digital Video Discs Rewritable DVD RW Compact Discs CDs MP3 discs picture Kodak JPEG files on CD R W JPEG ISO 9660 format Maximum 30 characters display Supported sampling frequencies 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Supported Bit rates 32 256 kbps variable bit rates Z dise VIDEO cD DVD ReWritable VIDEO aise ist diS PACT COMPACT ISE DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO lls AUDIO Recordable ReWritable Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system You cannot play discs that are labeled for other regio
32. er 9 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Battery usage CAUTION T0 prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury property damage or damage to the unit Install all batteries correctly and as marked on the unit Do not mix batteries old and new or carbon and alkaline etc Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time 16 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing 17 Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus e g liquid filled objects lighted candles EL 6475 E004 03 11 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 Frangais Cet appareil num rique n emet pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Class B prescrites dans le R glement sur le Brouillage Radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada
33. f approximately 45 degrees from the listening position Place the center speaker above the TV or the DVD system so that the center channel s sound is localized Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or mounted on the wall Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV Helpful Hints To avoid magnetic interference do not position the front speakers too close to your TV Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD system Step 2 Connecting speakers and subwoofer 1S 40 WOOFER SURROUND CERT FRONT SPEAKER SYSE 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 Speakers Subwoofer Front Left FL L Front Right FR R black black red black green black blue white Center C Surround Left SL Surround Right SR Subwoofer SUB black gray black purple Helpful Hints Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected Improper connections may damage the system due to short circuit Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of speaker jacks Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 11 Connections Step 3 Conne
34. f you intend to open the second tray before closing the first tray the first tray will automatically close before the second tray opens Turning on off auto Eco standby mode This 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 o C JF Press and hold STANDBY ON to switch the system to standby mode gt The clock appears Press and hold M until AUTO ELO ON appears gt To turn off the setting repeat step O until AUTO ECO OFF appears AUTO ECO ON 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 joystick lt gt A V or numeric keypad 0 9 on the remote then press P HI or OK to start playback To access or remove the menu Press DISC MENU on the remote For VCD with Playback Control PBC feature version 2 0 only In stop mode press DISC MENU to toggle between PBC ON and PBC OFF then the playback will start automatically gt If you select PBC ON the disc menu if available will appear on the TV Use the Joystick 4 gt AV to highlight your selection and press OK to confirm or use the to select a play option During playback pressing DISC MENU will return to the menu screen if PBC is on
35. g these hints please call 1 800 531 0039 for help No power No picture Distorted or poor picture Completely distorted picture or black white picture The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display No sound or distorted sound The DVD system does not work Check if the AC power cord is properly connected Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power Refer to your TV s manual for correct Video In channel selection Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen see page 19 Press DISC on the remote Switch the P SCAN at the back panel to OFF position if you are not using a Progressive Scan TV Check the video connection If both S Video and Component Pr Pb Y Video connections are used to connect to your TV the video signal will go to S Video automatically every time when you power up the DVD system To change the setting refer to Video Output see page 29 Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear This is not a malfunction Clean the disc see page 10 TVs have a color system standard If the disc s or DVD system s color system is different than your TV s color system the picture may be distorted or colorless Set to the correct TV System setting see page 19 The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc Depending on the TV it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio Adjust
36. he available output modes for Multi channel include Dolby Digital DTS Digital Theater Systems Surround and Dolby Pro Logic gt Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some surround channel effects when played in a surround mode However monaural single channel sound sources will not produce any sound from the surround speakers Helpful Hint You are not able to select the surround sound mode if the system menu menu bar is turned on Turning on off clear voice effect You can enhance the center and surround sound outputs by activating the clear voice sound feature if you have selected Multi channel as the surround mode Press VOICE on the remote to select rd EAR LITE Pips TES We vw LILL LUI gt To turn off the setting press VOICE again to select CLEAR VOILE OFF Adjusting Bass Treble level The BASS low tone and TREBLE high tone features enable you to define the sound processor settings Press BASS or TREBLE The level indicator appears Within five seconds use the VOLUME control to adjust the Bass or Treble level 3 to 3 If the volume control is not used within five seconds it will resume its normal volume control function Changing subwoofer volume level Press SUB on the remote to adjust subwoofer volume level 6dB to 6dB Selecting digital sound effects Select a preset digital sound effects that matches your disc s content or that optimizes
37. he display panel Press Hl on the front panel to store all available radio stations or press M to exit see page 34 Tuner Operations INSTALL PRESS PLAY Connections optional Connecting digital audio Connecting aVCR or equipment Cable Satellite Box q o c au Over a wY OUT wooren SU ROUND CENTER FRONT for example CD Recorder Viewing and listening to the playback Listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable Satellite Box Connect the DVD system s DIGITAL to the TV as shown IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a Connect the DVD system s AUX IN digital audio deyice R L jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on Before starting operation press AUX DI the VCR or cable satellite box on the remote to select 2iG IN in order to activate the input source Before starting operation press AUX DI d on the remote to select HL in order Recording digital to activate the input Peg nn Connect the DVD system s DIGITAL Recording DVDs OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a Some DVDs are copy protected You cannot eral device erties lb record or dub protected discs using a VCR cater system PORN 2oy Digital decoder for example Connect the DVD system s CVBS jack to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR Before starting operation set the DIGITAL OUTPUT acc
38. he external recording device Press DISC MEDIA TUNER TV AV or AUX DI on the remote Switching to Eco Power standby Start recording on the external recording mode device Press STANDBY ON 0 j gt ECO POWER button lights up Helpful Hints All the sound control features are available for selection Refer to the owner s manual of the Switching to standby mode connected equipment for details view clock Press and hold STANDBY ON 5 Using the remote to operate gt The clock appears televisi While in standby mode pressing VONT ECIEVISION CLOCK TIMER button will switch the system to Eco Power standby mode gt The display screen will go blank Dimming system s display screen Press DIM to select desired brightness MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 or NORMAL Helpful Hint Pressing DIM button in standby mode will Press TV AV toggle between half and full brightness Press Ha a P or use the numeric keypad 0 9 to select the TV s channel Press TVVOL to adjust the TV s volume level Press to turn off your TV 39 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 followin
39. ignal System PAL NTSC Video Format 4 3 16 9 Video S N 56 dB minimum Composite Video Output 1 0Vp p 75 Q S Video Output Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q Audio DAC 24 Bits 96 kHz 42 Weight 0 65 kg each 1 43 pounds each CENTER SPEAKER System 5 multi directional driver Impedance 4Q Speaker drivers Frequency response Dimensions w x h x d 4 x 2 woofer 1 3 4 tweeter 120 Hz 20 kHz 435 x 63 5 x 72 mm 17 13 x 25 x 2 83 inch Weight 1 32 kg 2 90 pounds SUBWOOFER Impedance 4Q Speaker drivers 6 1 2 woofer Frequency response 30 Hz 120 Hz Dimensions w x h x d 195 x 433 x 391 mm 7 68 x 17 05 x 15 39 inch Weight 5 72 kg 12 58 pounds Specifications subject to change without prior notice 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 vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4 3 and that of wide screens is 16 9 AUDIO OUT Jacks Red and white jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system TV Stereo etc Bit Rate The amount of data used to hold a given length of music measured in kilobits per second or kbps Or the speed at which you record Generally the higher the bit rate or the higher the recordi
40. impossible to play a disc Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates Do not block the vents Do not operate the DVD system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm 4 inches of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation 10cm inches PHILIPS oem DVD Home Cinema Syster aa Cains Sy 4inches Damri Toe inches Care of disc To clean a CD wipe it in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft lint free cloth Do not use cleaning agents as they may damage the disc Write only on the printed side of a CD R CD RW and only with a soft felt tipped pen Handle the disc by its edge do not touch the surface Care of the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use a solution containing alcohol spirits ammonia or abrasives Finding a suitable location Place the player on a flat hard stable surface Connections Step 1 Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker Left Center speaker and DVD system Front Speaker Right lt Subwoofer Surround Speaker Right Surround 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 o
41. ines of a picture at one time as a single frame This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format when the DVD player is connected to a Progressive Scan TV It dramatically increases the vertical resolution A progressive scan TV is needed to receive progressive scan output from the player Region code A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated 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 Some discs are compatible with more than one region or ALL regions S Video Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color You can use S Video only if your TV has an S Video In jack Sampling Frequency Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many time the original analog signal is sampled per second Seating control It gives the user a perfect sound and movie experience anywhere in the room providing maximum flexibility and real total immersion because the user can choose their preferred seat Surround A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener Title The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want VIDEO
42. ions 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 You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes In disc mode press SYSTEM MENU Use the joystick A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Select RY icon and press V Move to and press P Move to Parental Control and press P 32 Use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter 1234 default password when you are asked to enter the four digit password You will have to enter the same code exactly twice gt To change the password see page 33 Changing the password Select a rating level and press OK DVDs that are rated above the level you selected will not play unless you enter your four digit password and choose a higher level rating To disable Parental Controls and have all discs play choose NO PARENTAL 8 ADULT NO PARENTAL Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu Rating explanations NO PARENTAL All discs will play 8 ADULT Mature material should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material violence or language 7 NC 17 No children under age 17
43. ive all the privileges of owning a Philips product So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once and take advantage of these important benefits e Warranty e Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty Know these S qifety symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This bolt of lightning indi cates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of owner ship in the event of prod uct theft or loss Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is locat ed on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future referen
44. lay on the whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off a 4 3 letterbox Select this if you have a conventional TV and your DVD is formatted for wide screen viewing Black bars appear on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen 16 9 Select this if you have a wide screen TV you must also set your wide screen TV to full size Setting the video output Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD system and your TV Stop playback then follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select gt Video Output PACU TT a S Video Scart Pr Pb Y S Video Select this if you have connected the DVD system to your TV using the S Video jack Scart Pr Pb Y Select this if you have connected the DVD system to your TV using component video jacks SCART this feature is not available for this model Helpful Hint You do not need to adjust the video output setting if you are using CVBS jack yellow to connect the DVD system to your TV Screen Saver turning on off Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select gt Screen saver py ie n Off Select this to disable the screen saver function On Select this if you wish to dim the TV screen when disc playback is stopped or paused for more than five minutes This will prevent your display device from becoming damaged DVD Menu Options Setting the analog o
45. lti Speaker display panel channel mode System display panel Turns on off the seating control diagram on the TV Use the VOLUME control on the main unit or joystick on the remote to select the desired seating position TUNING Switches between frequency tuning and preset tuning mode see pages 34 35 see page 20 PROG PROGRAM 2 SURROUND SURR al Programming see Pages Selects multichannel surround 3D sound TUNER starts automatic manual preset orsterco mode see pase 38 programming see page 35 2 SOURCE CLOCK selects 12 or 24 hour clock Selects the relevant active mode TV AV display see page 18 DISC TUNER or AUX DI DISC toggles between DISC 1 5 TUNER toggles between FM and AM band AUX DI toggles between AUX and DIG IN Digital Input mode gt Il PLAY PAUSE DISC starts pauses playback see page 23 TUNER enters Plug amp Play mode and or starts preset radio station installation only on the main unit see page 34 3 CLOCK TIMER H STOP Enters clock or timer setting mode see pages 18 36 Exits an operation Shows clock display for a few seconds DISC stops playback or clears a program see page 23 25 see page 18 TUNER erases a preset radio station VOLUME VOL see page 35 Adjusts the volume level Press and hold the button for more than two seconds 16 43 BASS TREBLE
46. ly after you have set the system s Digital Output to PCM only See Setting the digital output Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select d gt PCM Output Ta PR 48 kHz L gt 96 kHz PCM Output 48 kHz Select this if the optional audio equipment is incapable of processing 96 kHz digital signal input The signal will then be converted to a standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz 96 kHz Select this if the optional audio equipment is capable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz However if the sound output is distorted or there is no sound select 48 kHz instead DVD Menu Options Night mode turning on off Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select d gt Night Mode T4 Night mode PHH Off Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range On Select this to level out the volume High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode Restoring to original settings Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select m gt Defaults Td TCE Reset Reset Pressing P on the remote will restore all the items in the setup menu to the original factory setting except for your Parental Control password 31 DVD Menu Opt
47. n and press V Move to K and press gt Move to Speakers and press P Press A V to select Front L amp R Center Surr L amp R Sub Woofer then press P to enter the speaker setting menu gt The test tone will be automatically generated Use A V to adjust the settings for each speaker to suit your surround sound needs These adjustments may include A Turning on or off the sound output Delay time settings use the longer delay settings when the surround speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers Adjusting the volume levels for one or both speakers until the sound evens Press OK to confirm To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU Getting Started Step 5 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 Except the DVD system s Menu Language it will remain once selected Subtitle Disc Menu In disc mode stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU Use the joystick lt gt A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Select M icon and press V Move to jg and press P Move to Menu Language and press P Select a language and press OK Use the joystick 4 A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Mov
48. ng speed the better the sound quality However higher bit rates use more space on a Disc Chapter Sections of a picture movie or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles A title is composed of several chapters Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want Clear voice t enables the digital sound processor to extract the voice dynamics in movie dialog on all five surround channels without compromizing on the location accuracy and the width of the surround sound Component Video Out Jacks Red blue and green jacks on the back of the DVD System that send high quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks R G B Y Pb Pr YUV etc Disc menu A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images sounds subtitles multi angles etc recorded on a DVD Digital Sound that has been converted into numerical values Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITALAUDIO OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks These jacks send audio through multiple channels instead of just two channels as analog does Dolby Digital A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories capable of delivering up to 5 1 discrete channels of audio front left and right surround left and right center and LFE DTS Digital Theater Systems This is a surround sound system but it is different from Dolby Digital The formats were developed by different companies JPEG A still picture data
49. now IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions U h W N Do not use this apparatus near water o Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the amp polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet AC Polarized Plug 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Class Il equipment symbol D This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip ov
50. ns Helpful Hint If you are having trouble playing a certain disc remove the disc and try a different one Improperly formatted discs will not play on this DVD system Repeat steps 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 Playing discs Adjust SOURCE control until TISE x appears on the display panel or press DISC MEDIA on the remote Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel See page 19 Setting the TV gt You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV Press one of the OPEN CLOSE button to open the disc tray and load a disc then press the same button again to close the disc tray gt Make sure the disc label is facing up For double sided discs load the side you want to play face up for loading a disc onto another disc tray Playback will start automatically from the last loaded disc gt All the available discs will play once then stop gt If a disc menu shows on the TV see next page on Using the Disc Menu gt If the disc is locked by parental control you must enter your four digit password see page 32 33 gt To obtain the best surround effects see page 20 Changing seating control position Helpful Hint Only one tray can be opened at a time I
51. o stop playback press H In stop mode you can Use the joystick A V on the remote to move within the menu and press OK to select the desired file to play In picture menu you can use the joystick lt gt A V to select HS or BP in the menu to view the previous next page if available Helpful Hints Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio MP3 DAM only digital audio music will play It is normal to experience an occasional skip while listening to your MP3 discs Some files on Kodak or JPEG discs may be distorted during playback due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc Program MP3 disc w 3 1 DG ARR RAP De Stop playback then press SYSTEM MENU The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen Use the joystick lt P to select EA and press V to enter the program menu Use the numeric keypad 0 9 or joystick lt gt A V to select the title number and press OK Repeat step to select title number Press W to stop the programming A list of programmed tracks appears Press P Ito start program playback To clear the program Stop playback then press and hold N Helpful Hint Repeat function is not possible during MP3 program playback 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 exce
52. oduct has been repaired you must pick up the unit at the center Centers may keep defective parts In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands all implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty But because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Philips at 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 800 531 0039 English or Spanish Speaking In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other war ranties 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 REMEMBER Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state province to state province Philips P O Box 520890 Miami FL 33152 USA 402 536 4171 EL4965E007 8 02 44
53. ording to the 0 Connect the DVD system s LINE OUT audio connection See page 30 Setting R L jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the the digital output VCR This will allow you to make analog stereo two channel right and left Helpful Hints recordings Some DVDs are copy protected You To view DVD playback while cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device Always refer to the owner s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and usage details recording you must connect the DVD system to your TV using the S VIDEO as shown above or the Component Pr Pb Y video connection Functional Overview Main unit and remote control OO OOO ONE G W PO PHILPS gt ram QT R R R R 4 STANDBY ON t lt SEARCH PP PREV NEXT Switches to Eco Power standby mode or DISC searches backward forward or turns on the system see page 39 selects a track see page 23 Switches to standby mode see page 39 TUNER tunes the radio frequency up Disc trays 1 5 down or selects a preset radio station see pages 34 35 On the remote it can only tune the radio frequency up down OPEN CLOSE 4 DISC1 5 Opens Closes the individual disc tray a iR SENSOR CLOCK sets the minutes and hours Point the remote control towards this see pages 18 36 Sensor SEATING only available in Mu
54. ovided by various disc manufacturers your DVD Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT A V IN or y g y system may require a VIDEO playability enhancement or Or you may go to channel 1 on your TV then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see upgrade As DVD technology advances these enhancements will become common and will be easy to complete the Video In channel Or your TV remote contro may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes Or set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator See your TV manual for more details Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the accompanying owner s manual DVDVIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM MX3910D MX3960D Need help Call us 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 within 10 days amp We want you to start enjoying your new product right away lt CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT 1 800 531 0039 or Visit us on the web at www philips com Se Q WHY NS MX3910D MX3960D PHILIPS Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your Philips purchase is registered youre eligible to rece
55. ption is when you enter jf SETUP MENU after which the playback will pause VY gt VE P SYSTEM MENU In disc mode press SYSTEM MENU gt The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen o e D a 2 T C a 4 4 gt Use the joystick A V on the remote to navigate in the menu gt Press lt P to move through the menu bar gt Press V to enter the selection If there are multiple choices available press Y repeatedly to select Press OK to confirm the selection Playback will resume or begin automatically To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU IMPORTANT Some operations may be different or restricted depending on the disc format Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing Changing the Subtitle Language and Audio Language from the menu bar will only apply to the current disc it will not change the default preset DVD Menu Options SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD AUDIO DVD Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD VCD Select audio channels LEFT VOCAL RIGHT VOCAL MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT or STEREO SLOW MOTION Select a slow playback speed The volume will be muted To resume normal playback press D I DVD SF x2 SF x4 SF x8 SR x2 SR x4 SR x8 VCD SF x1 SF x2 SF x3 SF Slow Forward SR Slow Rerverse FAST REVERSE DVD FR x2 FR x4 FR
56. s SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu 33 Tuner Operations 34 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 PRESET appears on the display panel and H lt gt buttons on the front panel are used for preset number selection Otherwise pressing lt q will change the radio frequency Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote or adjust SOURCE control on front panel to SEM Tr init ty nM Tin LT select FM TUNER or AM TUNER Press and hold ka a BB on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change then release The next radio station will tune automatically lights up for FM stereo reception To tune a weak station press d a gt briefly and repeatedly until an optimal reception is found If you use a a BP on the front panel for frequency tuning make sure the system is in frequency tuning mode If not press TUNING PRESET will disappear from the display panel Presetting radio stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory starting from FM and followed by AM bands Helpful Hints The system will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within 20 seconds If no stereo frequency is detected during T HE rk DINIT ENF A Plug and Play LHELK ANTEN appears Plug
57. than the coun try for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci dental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded material whether copyrighted or not copy righted a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips In countries where Philips does not distribute the product the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual for assistance If you have additional questions call us at 1 800 531 0039 TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Take the product to a Philips factory service center see enclosed list or authorized service center for repair When the pr
58. the display to IMER then press CLOCKe TIMER again to confirm Adjust SOURCE or press DISC MEDIA or TUNER on the remote to select the wake up source DISC or TUNER Press ka a BB to set the wake up time minutes and hours To increase the speed hold down lt 4 or P The changes in minutes will roll over to the hours Press CLOCKe TIMER again to store the setting Once the timer is set it will always switch on unless you deactivate it icon will remain on the display panel It indicates the timer is activated At the preset time the selected sound source will play for 30 minutes before it switches to Eco Power standby mode if no button is being pressed within the time frame DISC the first track of the last selected disc will be played If the last selected disc tray is empty it will switch to the next available disc If all the disc trays are not available it will switch to Tuner mode TUNER the last tuned radio station will be played Repeat steps of Setting the timer Press IH to turn off the timer 4 icon will disappear from the display panel and TIMER OFF appears OR Press CLOCKe TIMER to turn on the timer to the last setting The timer information will display for a few seconds then the system resumes its last active source or stays in standby mode Helpful Hint The system will exit timer setting mode if no button is pressed within 90 seconds
59. the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter your choice PROGRAM Stop playback then select this to enter the program menu see page 25 Using the menu bar to program DVD Menu Options 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 erstem MENU 0 09 7 Q o le G In disc mode press SYSTEM MENU gt Playback will pause Select FM icon and press Y to enter the setup menu Then press A Y to select one of the setup menu options and press gt to enter the menu i Picture Setup K Sound Setup Language Setup mj KH Feature Setup Use the joystick 4 gt A V on the remote to navigate in the menu Press OK to confirm your selection Playback will resume or begin automatically To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU HELPFUL HINT Some of the features in the Setup Menu are described in Getting Started Setting the TV shape The format you select must be available on the disc If it is not the setting for TV Shape will not affect the picture during playback Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select B gt TV Shape a gt 4 3 panscan 4 3 letterbox 16 9 4 3 panscan Select this if you have a conventional TV and your DVD is not formatted for wide screen viewing A wide picture will disp
60. trols Sound Control ss 38 Selecting surround sound ccccccccccooe 38 Turning on off clear voice effect Adjusting Bass Treble level Changing subwoofer volume level Selecting digital sound effects Volume Control Other Functions Switching on off Switching to active mode Switching to Eco Power standby mode 39 Switching to standby mode view clock 39 Dimming system s display screen 1 39 Recording to an external device Using the remote to operate your television 39 Troubleshooting 40 41 Specifications 42 eE Ta sinus 43 Limited Warranty 44 Contents General Information Supplied accessories Speaker cables Subwoofer cable Audio cable white red Composite video cable yellow Component video cables red blue green FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote Control and two AA batteries AC power cable Brackets and screws CEDA 50 en Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures moisture water and dust Do not expose the system batteries or discs to humidity rain sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting dust on the lens Avoid condensation problem The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings making it
61. utput Set Analog Output to match your DVD home cinema system s playback capability This function can also be accessed via the SURR button on the remote control or SURROUND on the front panel Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select Kq gt Analog Output Fa ES WUC UT TUE Stereo 3D Sound Multi channel Stereo Select this to change channel output to stereo which delivers sound from only the two front speakers and subwoofer 3D Sound Select this to change channel output to 3D sound which delivers surround sound from only the two front speakers and subwoofer Multi channel Select this to enable Multi channel output 29 DVD Menu Options Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to the optional audio equipment you connected Follow the steps of Using the Setup Menu and select d gt Digital Output KZ K Digital Output XT All PCM only Off Select this to deactivate the digital output All Select this if you have connected the digital output to an optional piece of audio equipment that has a multichannel decoder PCM only Select this if the optional audio equipment is not capable of decoding multichannel audio After that proceed to Setting the PCM output Once you select PCM only the surround mode will automatically change to STEREO Setting the PCM output Set your PCM Pulse Code Modulation output on
62. x6 FR x8 VCD MP3 FR x1 FR x2 FR x3 FR x4 FAST FORWARD DVD FF x2 FF x4 FF x6 FF x8 VCD MP3 FF x1 FF x2 FF x3 FF x4 Select a search speed backward forward The volume will be muted To resume normal playback press P II STATUS Allows viewing of the current status of the disc The information will vary depending on the disc format Available on DVD only TITLE SEARCH TITLE XX YY Select a Title for playback to begin CHAPTER SEARCH CHAPTER XX YY Select a Chapter for playback to begin XX current title chapter number YY total number of title chapter Use the numeric keypad 0 9 to change the XX number then press OK TIME SEARCH TIME _ _ _ Use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter the time hours minutes and seconds at which you want playback to begin ZOOM Select an enlarge picture ratio x1 5 x2 0 x3 0 then press OK to confirm Use the joystick to move within the enlarged picture on the TV To resume normal playback select ZOOM OFF from the menu ANGLE for DVD only Select to view the same scene from different angles if the DVD is recorded with multiple angles STEP FORWARD Select to advance the still picture one frame forward To resume normal playback press P II PBC ON OFF for VCD 2 0 with PBC feature Select between PBC On and Off PBC OFF the playback will start automatically PBC ON the disc menu if available will appear on the TV Use

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