Front Speaker (Right) Center Speaker Rear Speaker (Surround Right) Subwoofer First connect ... MX3910D • MX3960D If your TV has only a single Antenna In jack, you will need an accessory ANTENNA IN RF modulator. The RF modulator converts the video from the DVD system so it can play through the TV’s Antenna...
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). Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 at the front of the DVD system and load a disc, then press the corresponding OPEN•CLOSE 0 again to close the disc tray.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
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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. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le...
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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 Corporation.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 48 Español --------------------------------------------- 88...
Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 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 ... 12 Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) ... 12 Using Component Video jack (Pr Pb Y) ...
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Timer Operations Setting the timer ... 36 Activating / Deactivating the timer ... 36 Setting the Sleep timer ... 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control ... 38 Selecting surround sound ... 38 Turning on/off clear voice effect ... 38 Adjusting Bass/ Treble level ...
Finding a suitable location – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System...
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker (Left) Center speaker and Front Speaker DVD system Subwoofer Surround Speaker (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.
Connections Step 3: Connecting TV AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN FM ANTENNA AUDIO DIGITAL LINE DIGITAL IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. –...
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...
Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas ➠ antenna fix the claw into the slot DIGITAL DIGITAL 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.
Connecting digital audio equipment AUDIO ANT IN VCR or Cable / Satellite Box TO TV DIGITAL DIGITAL Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable /Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R / L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
Functional Overview Main unit and remote control OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 5 DISC CHANGER STANDBY-ON iR SENSOR 1 STANDBY ON – Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system.
§ SUB +- – Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. (see page 38) ≥ TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 39) * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. Functional Overview DISC/...
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.
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. ➜ Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
Getting Started Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SYSTEM MENU SEATING SETUP MENU Digital Output Night mode Analog Output Multi-channel Speakers Personal settings ... Speaker Layout Square PCM Output 96 kHz Speaker Layout Settings In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu.
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. Digital Output Night mode Analog Output...
Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 19 “Setting the TV”.) ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press one of the OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to open the disc tray and load a disc, then press the same button again to close the disc tray.
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 STANDBY-ON...
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 TRACK/TITLE –...
Press S, then use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the disc number. ➜ "DISC X" appears. Press T, then use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the track number. ➜ "TRACK X" appears. Press OK to store the track. Repeat steps to select other discs and tracks.
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.
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. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV...
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. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV STOP PLAY/PAUSE In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜...
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 : Video Output > TV Shape TV System Video Output S-Video...
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 : > Digital Output Digital Output Night mode PCM only Analog Output Speakers Speaker Layout PCM Output...
Night mode – turning on/off Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : Night Mode > Digital Output Night mode Analog Output Speakers Speaker Layout PCM Output Set Night mode Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.
DVD Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental 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.
Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. The default password is ‘1234.’ TV/AV SYSTEM MENU SEATING SETUP MENU Parental Control Password Change Menu Language Defaults Change password In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu.
Tuner Operations 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, “ appears on the display panel and S / T buttons on the front panel are used for preset number selection.
Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. DISC/ MEDIA TUNER AUX/DI TV/AV SURR. SOUND SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU SEATING ZOOM PREV NEXT STOP PLAY/PAUSE DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT PROGRAM VOICE MUTE SLEEP SUBW TV VOL Press TUNER on the remote (or adjust SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM TUNER”...
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. –...
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): 15 ™...
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.
Switching on /off Switching to active mode Adjust the SOURCE control to select : DISC 1...DISC 5 ™ FM TUNER ™ AM TUNER ™ TV/AV ™ AUX ™ DIG IN ™ DISC 1... Press DISC/MEDIA, TUNER, TV/AV or AUX/DI on the remote. Switching to Eco Power standby mode Press STANDBY ON (B).
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.
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Problem 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.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs.
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