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Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD718 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use Guide and/or Owner's 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/usasupport...

  • Page 2: Français

    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 Brouillage...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clean only with dry cloth. materials Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system...
  • Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 7 Français -------------------------------------------- 46 Español --------------------------------------------- 85...
  • Page 6 Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Avestan 6569 Aymara 6589 Azerhaijani 6590 Bahasa Melayu 7783 Bashkir 6665 Belarusian 6669 Bengali 6678 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Bokmål, Norwegian 7866 Bosanski 6683 Brezhoneg 6682 Bulgarian...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    General Information Features ... 9 Supplied accessories ... 9 Environment information ... 9 Installation ... 9~10 Maintenance ... 10 Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer 11 Step 2: Connecting speakers ... 12 Step 3: Connecting the control cable ... 12 Step 4: Connecting TV ...
  • Page 8 Contents System Menu Options Basic Operations ... 30 General Setup Page ... 30~31 TV Display OSD Language Closed Captions Screen Saver DIVX(R) VOD registration code Audio Setup Page ... 31~33 Digital Audio Setup Dolby Digital Setup 3D Processing HDCD Night Mode Video Setup Page ...

  • Page 9: General Information

    – This instruction booklet and a Quick Start Guide If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or Philips. 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).

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    General Information ● Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or humidity. ● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. ● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. ● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, shall be placed on the apparatus.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Speaker (right) IMPORTANT! – The type plate is located at the bottom of the system. – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. – Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Connecting Speakers

    Connections Step 2: Connecting speakers Connect the two front speakers to the SPEAKERS (8Ω) terminals with two speaker cables. Right speaker to “R” and left speaker to “L”, red wire to “+” and silver wire to “-”. Fully insert the stripped por tion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
  • Page 13 Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr) IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and a progressive scan TV is required. Use component video cables (red/blue/green - not supplied) to connect the DVD system's Y Pb Pr jacks to the corresponding Component video input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.

  • Page 14: Step 5: Connecting Fm/Am Antennas

    (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. Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to...

  • Page 15: Step 6: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 6: Connecting the power cord After everything is conec ted properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Never make or change any connection with the power switched on. Additional: Connecting additional equipment IMPORTANT! – Some discs are copy-protected. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device.

  • Page 16: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview DVD player and power amplifier ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON y – to switch the system on or to Eco power/normal standby mode. Display – shows the current status of the DVD player. ÉÅ – starts or interrupts disc playback. PRESET + –...

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Remote control – to switch the system on or to Eco power/ normal standby mode. – opens or closes the disc compartment Numeric Keypad (0-9) – inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc. & ¡ ™ ∞ § ª º Functional Overview PROG –...
  • Page 18 Functional Overview VOLUME +/- – adjusts the volume upward/downward. – adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer setting mode. – switches the set timer ON or OFF. CH +/- (¡ / ™) – Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/ track –...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC source. (See “Switching the system on/off”). Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Getting Started ➜...

  • Page 20: To Deactivate Progressive Manually

    Getting Started Press 1 2 repeatedly to select "VIDEO SETUP PAGE". Select "TV MODE" to "P-SCAN", then OK to confirm. ➜ The instruction menu appears on the TV. Press 1 2 to highlight OK in the menu and press OK to confirm. There will be a distorted picture on your TV at this state until you turn on the progressive scan mode on your TV.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Setting Language Preference

    Step 3: Setting language preference You can select your own preferred language settings. This DVD system will automatically switch to the selected language whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.

  • Page 22: Switching The System On/Off

    Basic Operations Switching the system on/off ● Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote). ➜ “HELLO” is displayed briefly. The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DISC, TUNER or AUX on the remote. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch the system to standby mode ●...

  • Page 23: Dimming The Display Screen

    Dimming the display screen ● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of brightness for the display screen. Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration ● In standby mode, press PRESET -/9 on the system to activate the demo mode.

  • Page 24: Disc Operations

    DVD Player front panel or B on the remote. ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray and load in a disc, then press the same button again to close the disc tray.

  • Page 25: 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 the disc. To select a playback feature or item ● Use 1 2 3 4 and OK or Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote.

  • Page 26: Repeat A-B (Dvd/Vcd/Cd/Mp3/Wma)

    Disc Operations Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/ WMA) Press A-B at your chosen starting point. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. ➜ The section A and B can be set only within the same chapter/track. ➜ The section will now repeat continuously. To exit the sequence, press A-B again.

  • Page 27: Special Disc Features

    For Super VCD/VCD/DivX/CD ➜ Single/Total Elapsed: displays the elapsed time of the current single/total track. ➜ Single/Total Remain: displays the remaining time of the current single/total track. ➜ Display Off: switches time display off. Special disc features Playing a Title (DVD) Press DISC MENU.

  • Page 28: Playing Jpeg Picture Cd

    Disc Operations Playing JPEG Picture CD General operation Load a JPEG Picture CD. ➜ The data disc menu appears on the TV screen. Use 3 4 to select a folder and press OK to open the folder. Press 3 4 or use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) to highlight a picture file.

  • Page 29: Playback With Multi-Angles (Jpeg)

    Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) ● During playback, press 1 2 3 4 to rotate the picture on the TV screen. 3: flip the picture vertically. 4: flip the picture horizontally. 1: rotate the picture anti-clockwise. 2: rotate the picture clockwise. Playing a DivX disc This DVD player supports the DivX movie playback that you download from your...

  • Page 30: System Menu Options

    System Menu Options Basic operations Press SYSTEM to enter the Setup Menu. Press 1 2 to select a page to be set. Press 3 4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 2 or OK. Move the cursor by pressing 3 4 to highlight the selected item.

  • Page 31: Closed Captions

    ➜ Off: Screen saver is disabled. System Menu Options DIVX(R) VOD registration code Philips provides you the DivX Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/ vod.

  • Page 32: Digital Audio Setup

    System Menu Options Digital Audio Setup The options included in Digital Audio Setup are: “SPDIF OFF”, “SPDIF/RAW” and “SPDIF/PCM”. ➜ SPDIF OFF: Turns off the SPDIF output. ➜ SPDIF/RAW: If you have connected your DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a multi-channel decoder/receiver.

  • Page 33: Night Mode

    Night Mode In this mode, the high volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. ➜ On: Select this to level out the volume. This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode.

  • Page 34: Preference Page

    System Menu Options Preference Page The options included in Preference page are: “Audio”, “Subtitle”, “Disc Menu”, “Parental” and “Default”. Note: – Preference features can be selected only during “No Disc” condition or full STOP mode. Parental Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.

  • Page 35: Password Setup Page

    Password Setup Page The options included in Password Setup page are: “Password Mode” and “Password”. Password Mode This feature is used to enable/disable password by selecting “ON”/”OFF”. Password Enter your four digit password when a hint is displayed on the screen. The default password is 1234.

  • Page 36: Other Functions

    Other Functions Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote) to switch on the last selected source. Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to select TUNER mode. Press TUNER on the remote again to select the desired band: FM or AM.

  • Page 37: Wake-Up Timer Setting

    When you reach the desired length of time, stop pressing SLEEP/TIMER. ➜ ”SLEEP” appears. To deactivate the sleep timer ● Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until “00” is displayed, or press ECO POWER/ STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote). In standby mode, the timer setting enables the system to switch on automatically at a set time.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications SYSTEM Power supply ... 120V / 60 Hz Rated working power consumption (1/8 rated output power) ... ≤ 70W AUX input sensitivity ... ≤ 350mV Channel Separation ... ≥ 40dB Distortion ... 0.7% Eco power Standby ... < 1W Frequency response 100Hz-20kHz (+0.5/-2 dB) Video output ...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape. No sound or distorted sound. The micro DVD player does not start playback. The DVD micro system does not respond when the buttons are pressed. Cannot activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.
  • Page 41 The remote control does not function. The display is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. Low bass response. Unable to select Progressive Scan Troubleshooting ✔ Select the correct source (DISC or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button. ✔ Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.

  • Page 42: Glossary

    Glossary 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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