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DVD HOMETHEATER SYSTEM
MX2600
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- Page 1 Need help fast? Read your Quick-Use/Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/support...
- Page 2 País de Origen: China Nº de Serie: LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO AVISO IMPORTANTE Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. no se hace responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por: – Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).
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Page 3: Important Note
Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD- Audio disc retailer. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Sound Control ... 30 Selecting surround sound ... 30 Selecting digital sound effects ... 30 Volume Control ... 31 Dimming system’s display screen ... 31 Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television ... 31 Specifications ... 32 Troubleshooting ... 33–34... -
Page 5: General Information
Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Finding a suitable location – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System... -
Page 6: Connections
Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. -
Page 7: Step 2: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer
Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker (Right) FRONT R 110V 220V REAR R Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Right) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables. Helpful Hint: –... -
Page 8: Step 3: Connecting Tv
Connections Step 3: Connecting TV Option 1 * 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 cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input... -
Page 9: Using S-Video Jack
Option 3 * IMPORTANT! – If S-Video is used for DVD playback, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly. Using S-Video jack Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) 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. -
Page 10: Step 4: Connecting Fm /Am Antennas
Connections Step 4: Connecting FM /AM antennas fix the claw into the slot antenna ➠ 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. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (751) jack. -
Page 11: Connections (Optional)
Connecting a VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable /Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO IN- AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box. -
Page 12: Functional Overview
– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up / down. – TV: selects previous/next channel on Philips TV (on remote only). 7 Ç STOP – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback or clears a program. – TUNER: *erases a preset radio station. -
Page 13: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only
– Continues playback after an interruption. – Confirms a selection. § Numeric Keypad (0-9) – Enters a track/title number of the disc. – Enters a number of a preset radio station. – Switches to standby mode. – In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. -
Page 15: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv
TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. -
Page 16: Step 3: Setting The Speakers
Getting Started Step 3: Setting the speakers You can adjust the delay time (center and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each... -
Page 17: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences
Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. -
Page 18: Progressive Scan
Press STANDBY ON on the front panel to switch on the DVD receiver. Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the front panel, while pressing down OPEN/CLOSE 0, press numerical keypad “1” on the remote control. The blue Philips DVD background appears on the TV."... -
Page 19: Disc Operations
Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting the TV”). ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the disc tray and load a disc, then press the button again to close the disc tray. -
Page 20: Using The Disc Menu
Disc Operations Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item ● Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback. -
Page 21: Repeating A Section Within A Title/ Track
Repeating a section within a title/ track While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the starting point. Press REPEAT A-B again to end the section. ➜ The section A and B can be set only within the same title/track. ➜... -
Page 22: Playing Mp3/Picture Disc (Kodak, Jpeg)
Disc Operations Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting the TV”.) MP3 / JPEG picture disc Load an MP3/JPEG Picture disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory / file configuration. -
Page 23: Dvd Setup Menu Options
Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you enter (SETUP MENU), after which the playback will pause. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. -
Page 24: Using The Setup Menu
DVD Setup Menu Options Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Playback will pause. icon and press 4 to enter Highlight the setup menu. -
Page 25: Progressive Scan - Turning On/Off
Progressive Scan – turn on/off To select this item you must set “Video Output” to Y PR PB and ensure that your TV has progressive scan (see page 9). Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : >... -
Page 26: Smart Power - Turning On/Off
DVD Setup Menu Options Smart power – turn on/off When in “Stop” or “No Disc” mode, the DVD system will switch to standby mode, after 15 minutes of inactivity for energy saving. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select: >... -
Page 27: Restoring The Original Settings
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for Parental Control Output. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > EFAULTS PARENTAL PASSWORD MENU LANG DEFAULTS RESET LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS... -
Page 28: Changing The Password
DVD Setup Menu Options 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; not recommended viewing for children under age 17. -
Page 29: Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “AM”. Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. -
Page 30: Other Functions
Other Functions Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. ● Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™... -
Page 31: Volume Control
In any active mode, press DIM to select desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW. Other Functions Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television Press TV. Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel. -
Page 32: Specifications
Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, please consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power. - Page 34 Troubleshooting Problem The DVD player does not start playback. There is no sound from the center and rear speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. The TV screen has no display when progressive scan function is activated.
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Page 35: Glossary
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 and provides the best picture. - Page 36 Glossary 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. Surround: A system for creating realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.
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