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Philips LX3000 Read This First Manual

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DVD HOME CINEMA SYSTEM

Read this first!

Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product.
We've included everything you need to get started.
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
For fast help, call us first!
1-800-531-0039
Thank you for making Philips a part of your home!
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  • Page 1: Read This First

    • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 3000D Important!
  • Page 2 Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,978,762 and under 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. Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics North America Table of Contents 3...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    4 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 5: Introduction 5

    Welcome! We hope you enjoy your complete DVD Home Cinema System. This seven-piece, 300-watt system creates dynamic sound quality and realism found only in cinemas. Features of the DVD Home Cinema System include: Surround Sound options Night Mode: Reduces the range between high and low vol- umes during Disc playback.

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 37. TV VOL +/– Buttons Press to adjust the TV volume if you have a Philips TV. CENTER +/– Buttons Press to adjust the center speaker’s volume. REAR +/– Buttons Press to adjust the rear surround speakers’...

  • Page 7: Front Panel 7

    STANDBY-ON (power) y y Button Press to turn the DVD Receiver on or off (Standby). Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up (shiny side facing down). If the Disc is two-sided, make sure the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    8 Rear Panel AM/FM ANTENNA Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) jack. Details are on page 9. AUDIO OUT Connect these jacks to the red and white Audio In jacks of other audio equip- ment.

  • Page 9: First Time Setup 9

    Note: If your TV only has a single Antenna In(put) jack, you will need an accessory RF Modulator to view the DVD playback on your TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF Modulator availability. Outdoor FM Antenna (75 Ω)

  • Page 10: Hookups - Tv

    10 Hookups - TV Composite (yellow) Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) AM/FM ANTENNA Connect the DVD Receiver’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied composite (yellow) RCA-style video cable. To hear TV channels through the DVD Home Cinema System, connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the DVD Receiver’s red/white, right/left (TV) AUDIO IN jacks...
  • Page 11 Back of TV (example only) AM/FM ANTENNA Connect the DVD Receiver’s Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the matching Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. You will need a component video cable (Green-Y; Blue- Pb/Cb; Red- Pr/Cr) (not supplied). Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
  • Page 12 12 Hookups - TV (cont’d) Connecting to a TV with an S-Video In jack Back of TV (example only) AM/FM ANTENNA Connect the DVD Receiver’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. You will need an S-Video cable (not supplied).

  • Page 13: Hookups - Speakers 13

    COAXIAL LINE OUT Rear Speaker (Surround Right) Center Speaker Front Speaker (Left) SPEAKER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Rear Speaker (Surround Left) Rear of LX3000 COMPONENT PrCr PbCb VIDEO OUT P-SCAN CENTER AUDIO OU AUDIO IN S-VIDEO LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT...

  • Page 14: Hookups - Optional

    14 Hookups - Optional Connecting to a TV and Optional Audio Equipment Back of TV (example only) AM/FM ANTENNA You must connect a TV to the DVD Receiver in order to view DVD play- back. However, additional Home Cinema System connections are possible for recording or other sound features.

  • Page 15: Quick Disc Playback 15

    DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After learning the basic operations of the DVD Receiver and the remote control, refer to the later sections of this manual to learn playback features.

  • Page 16: Playback Features

    16 Playback Features Pausing Playback Press PLAY/PAUSE Bk during playback to freeze the picture and mute the sound. Press PLAY/PAUSE Bk to resume regular playback. Selecting Another Track/Chapter Press H once during playback to go to the beginning of the cur- rent Track/Chapter.

  • Page 17: System Menu 17

    Use the System Menu to set up Disc features. Press SYSTEM MENU to access or remove the DVD Receiver’s System Menu. Press 9 8 ; : and OK to choose a Menu item and change the settings. Even if a feature is set in the System Menu, it will not be available if the cur- rent Disc does not include that feature.

  • Page 18: Subtitles, Audio Language

    18 Subtitles, Audio Language Subtitles Some DVDs provide subtitles in multiple languages. If so, you can select a language in the Menu Bar. Check the DVD or its case to make sure subti- tles are available in the language you want. Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 19: Slow Motion, Searching 19

    Slow Motion Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or : to select Press 9 to select a Slow Motion speed. During DVD playback, you may choose Slow Forward (SF) speeds of SF x2, SF x4, or SF x8; or, choose Slow Reverse (SR) speeds of SR x2, SR x4, or SR x8.

  • Page 20: Title/Chapter Selection, Time Search

    20 Title/Chapter Selection, Time Search Title/Chapter Selection DVDs may contain multiple Titles or Chapters. To start playing a specific Chapter or Title directly, follow these steps. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or : to select (Title) or TITLE 02/03 CHAPTER 02/030 Use the Number buttons (0-9) to select a Title or Chapter number, then press OK.

  • Page 21: Status, Zoom 21

    Status Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or : to select Press 9 to see the status of the current Disc. Information may include the current Chapter or Title number, elapsed playing time, or remaining playing time. The information will vary according to the type of Disc that is in the DVD Receiver.

  • Page 22: Angle, Step

    22 Angle, Step Angle Some DVDs contain scenes that were recorded at different angles or per- spectives. Use the Angle feature in the Menu Bar to view DVD playback from a different angle. Multiple angles must be available on the DVD. Check the DVD Disc Menu or the DVD case for details and availability of multiple angles.

  • Page 23: Playback Control, Mp3 Features 23

    Playback Control (Video CD only) Playback Control (PBC) is available on some Video CDs and provides interactive menus through which you can activate features or playback options. To access the PBC menus (only if available on the Video CD), fol- low these steps.

  • Page 24: Repeat, Repeat A-B

    24 Repeat, Repeat A-B Repeat During DVD playback, press REPEAT on the remote to play a Title or Chapter repeatedly. Press REPEAT to select: CHAPTER REPEAT ON to repeat the current Chapter. TITLE REPEAT ON to repeat the current Title. REPEAT OFF to cancel repeat playback and resume normal play back.

  • Page 25: Favorite Track Selection

    Favorite Track Selection, Progressive Scan 25 Favorite Track Selection You can play Tracks in an order you specify, with up to 99 Tracks in a Program. While playback is stopped, press PROGRAM on the DVD Receiver. “P 00:00” will appear on the DVD Receiver’s display panel. Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the Track numbers in the order in which you want them to play.

  • Page 26: Tv System (Ntsc/Pal)

    26 TV System (NTSC, PAL) DVDs are recorded according to a color system, the most common of which are NTSC and PAL. NTSC is the most common in the United States. Your TV also operates according to a color system. The DVD Receiver is compatible with both NTSC and PAL.

  • Page 27: Tv Shape 27

    You may set the DVD Receiver to display a DVD picture in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Wide. The format you select must be available on the DVD. To choose a format, follow these steps. While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the Press 9 to select , then press : : .

  • Page 28: Screen Saver, Video Out

    28 Screen Saver, Video Out Screen Saver The Screen Saver can appear if Disc playback is stopped or paused for more than one minute (and you do not use the DVD Receiver or its remote control). The Screen Saver is Off by default. To turn it On or Off, follow these steps.

  • Page 29: Digital Output, Night Mode 29

    Digital Output Set Digital Output according to your audio connection. While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 repeatedly to select z z , then press : : . DIGITAL OUTPUT will be selected. Press : : . Press 9 or 8 to select ALL, PCM 96K, or PCM 48K, then press OK.

  • Page 30: Speaker Settings

    30 Speaker Settings You can adjust the delay times and volume of the speakers connected to the DVD Receiver. These adjustments let you optimize the sound accord- ing to your surroundings and setup. While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon.

  • Page 31: Language Settings 31

    DVD Audio, Subtitle, and Disc Menu Languages Some DVDs have multiple languages available for the Audio soundtrack, Subtitles, or the DVD Disc Menu. You may select different languages in the DVD Disc Menu or by following the steps below. While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon.

  • Page 32: Parental Control Levels

    Disc case. Parental Control will not block viewing of such Discs. • Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Parental Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs.

  • Page 33: Parental Control Password, Defaults 33

    Parental Control Password To set your four-digit password for Parental Control, follow these steps. While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 repeatedly to select Press 9 to select PASSWORD. Press : : to select CHANGE, then press OK. Press Number buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 (default password) when you are asked to enter the code.

  • Page 34: Audio And Sound Features

    “VOL XX” will appear on the display panel, with “XX” being the spe- cific volume level. If you have a Philips TV, press TV VOL +/- on the remote to adjust the TV’s volume level. To listen through headphones (not supplied), connect the head- phones to the ;...

  • Page 35: Surround Sound Options 35

    For proper Surround Sound, you must connect the speakers correctly and select the right sound source mode. See page 13 and your separate Quick- Use Guide for details. The Center and Surround speakers operate only when the DVD Home Cinema System is set to surround sound mode. The source you are playing (DVDs, Tuner, etc.) must be recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

  • Page 36: Radio Stations

    36 Radio Stations Tuning Radio Stations Press Power y y (or STANDBY-ON y y on the front of the DVD Receiver) to turn on the last selected sound source. Press TUNER on the remote (or turn the SOURCE dial on the DVD Receiver) to select TUNER mode.

  • Page 37: Sleep Timer 37

    The Sleep Timer turns the DVD Home Cinema System to Standby mode (off) at a preselected time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the amount of time after which you want the DVD Receiver to turn off. You may choose (in min- utes): 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, or OFF.

  • Page 38: Helpful Hints

    38 Helpful Hints 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 you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

  • Page 39: Helpful Hints

    An Audio CD will not play. • Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected. These discs will not play on this DVD Receiver. See your retail- er for options regarding non-protected Audio CDs. The DVD Receiver does not respond to the remote control. •...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    40 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power Stereo (DIN) ....2 x 50 W Output power Surround (1 kHz) ..50 W RMS/channel Total Harmonic Distortion .

  • Page 41: Glossary 41

    Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD Receiver that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    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 product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts.

  • Page 43: Index 43

    ac power cord ....8 albums (mp3) ....23 am antenna .
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