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- Page 1 DVD MINI HI-FI System FWD876 User manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome PHILIPS...
- Page 2 LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO. 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.).
- Page 4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories . Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other counties. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
- Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVSION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTIN TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents General Information/Maintenance Features ... 8 Discs for playback ... 8 Region codes ... Supplied accessories ... 8 Environmental information ... 9 Care and safety information ... 9 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer ... 10 Step 2: Connecting Speakers and Subwoofer.. - Page 7 AUX Operations Listening to an external source ... 36 Clock / Timer Operations Viewing the clock...37 Setting the clock... 37 Setting wake-up timer...37 Viewing the timer...37 Setting sleep timer...37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound control ... 38 Selecting sound effect Selecting surround sound effect Selecting DBB effect Selecting MAX SOUND effect...
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Page 8: General Information/Maintenance
General Information/Maintenance Features Your DVD MINI HI-FI System with 5.1-channel full digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. Other features include: Additional Component Connections Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the system so you can use the system’s speakers. -
Page 9: Environmental Information
Cleaning the disc lens ● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner. -
Page 10: Connections
Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer Central speaker Subwoofer Speaker (left) Viewing area Rear speaker (left surround) For best possible surround sound, all speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position . •Retrieve the speaker grilles from the packing box and fix onto the active speakers as show below : finished-speaker... -
Page 11: Step 3: Connecting Tv Set
Step 3: Connecting TV set IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options , according to the capabilities of your TV system. – S-Video or Component Video connection provides higher picture quality.These options must be available on your TV set. -
Page 12: Using S-Video In Jack
RF In), you will need a RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback via TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. ● Use the composite cable (yellow) to connect the system’s VIDEO jack to the video input jack on... -
Page 13: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Mw Antennas
Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas 12 mm ● Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. -
Page 14: Step 6: Connecting A Vcr Or Cable/Satellite Box
Connections Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box Viewing and listening to playback Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV system as shown. Connect the system’s AUX IN jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or Cable/ Satellite box. -
Page 15: Functional Overview
Basic function IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY ON 2 on the system ● Press STANDBY ON,DISC, USB, TUNER or TAPE/AUX on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch the system to Eco-power standby mode ●... -
Page 16: Remote Control
Functional Overview Remote control Notes: – First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (DISC or TUNER, for example). – Then select the desired function ( ¡ , O or P for example). -
Page 17: Demonstration Mode
– to select desired subtitle. RECORD – to start recording on tape deck . ¡ VOL +/- – adjust the volume level. ™ SURROUND – to select various surround sound effects. STOP 7 £ – to stop playing the disc/USB/tape. –... -
Page 18: Preparations
DISC on the remote control). Turn on the TV set and set to the correct Video- In channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV set. ➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then press the channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel. -
Page 19: Step 3: Setting Language Preference
Preparations In DISC / USB mode ,press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 keys on the remote control to select your preferred option. ➜ Move to “Video Setup Page” and press 4. ➜... -
Page 20: Disc Operations
Press DISC to select disc mode. Power on the TV system and set to the correct Video In channel . ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV set. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load a disc respectively. -
Page 21: Basic Playback Controls
Disc Operations Basic playback controls To start playback ● Press 38. To interrupt playback ● Press 38. ● To resume playback, press 38 again. To stop playback ● Press 7. Skipping to another title (track) / chapter For DVD/VCD ● During playback, press I2 to skip to beginning of the current title (track) /chapter, press twice in 2 seconds to skip backward title (track) / chapter, press 3I to next title (track) / chapter. -
Page 22: Repeating A Section Within A Chapter/Track
To cancel Shuffle mode: ● Press MODE repeatedly to select “REPEAT OFF” mode. Notes: – In Tuner, Tape/Aux mode, this button does not function. – When the disc tray is open, Shuffle/Repeat function will be cancelled automatically. – For SVCD and VCD discs, the Repeat function is not available when the PBC function is set to “ON”. -
Page 23: Special Dvd/Vcd Features
Disc Operations Special DVD/VCD features Changing subtitle language This operation only works on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. ● Press SUBTITLE to select the desired language. Changing the pictures scales This operation only works on VCDs/DVDs/ JPEGs / DivXs with images. For VCD/DVD/DIVX: ●... -
Page 24: Playing From A Selected Point
Playing from a selected point This function allows you to start playback at any chosen time on the disc. For DVD Press GOTO to activate time menu, the TV screen will display: Title:XX/XX Chapter_ _/XX Title:XX/XX Time _:_ _: _ _ Chapter:XX/XX Time _:_ _: _ _ ➜... -
Page 25: Mp3/Wma/Picture / Divx Disc Operations
MP3/ Picture /Divx Disc Operations Playing MP3/WMA/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV set and set to the correct Video In channel. MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture disc Load an MP3/WMA/Picture (JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration. -
Page 26: Playing A Divx Disc
Playing a Divx disc This unit supports the playback of Divx movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. Insert a Divx disc, Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 keys to navigate to the title you want to play. Press PLAY or OK key to start playback.. -
Page 27: Dvd Menu Operations
DVD Menu Operations Using the menu (user preference settings) This DVD setup is carried out via your TV set, enabling you to customize the DVD MINI HI-FI System to suit your particular requirements. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The setup menu will appear on the TV screen. -
Page 28: Setting The Tv Shape
Setting the TV shape Make sure the format you need is available on the disc. If not, your setting will be invalid. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this if you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not formatted for wide screen viewing. -
Page 29: Improving The Image For Progressive Scan Video Output Setting
5 minutes. The default setting is “On”. DivX (R) VOD Code Philips provide you the DivX(R) VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from the DivX(R) VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. -
Page 30: Night Mode - Turning On/Off
Night mode - turning on/off Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range. Select this to level out the volume. High volume output will be softened and low volume output will be brought upward to an audible level. This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode. -
Page 31: Restricting Playback By Setting Parental Level
DVD Menu Operations Restricting playback by setting parental level 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 specific. -
Page 32: Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT! – Make sure FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER key on the front panel repeatedly until “FM XX” or “MW XX” appears on the display panel ( or press TUNER key on the remote control) Press and hold 1 / ¡... -
Page 33: Manual Preset Programming
Tuner Operations Manual preset programming Press TUNER key repeatedly to select the desired tuner band: FM or MW. Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control to search a radio frequency. Press PROGRAM. ➜ “PROG“ and “00 00.00” will display. Press O / P or numeric keys (0-9) to select the desired preset number. -
Page 34: Tape Operation/Recording
IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – Store tapes at room temperature and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV set or speaker). -
Page 35: Preparation For Recording
Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only in tape deck Preparation for recording Load a recordable tape into tape deck with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to the recorded. -
Page 36: Aux Operations
Listening to an external source You can listen to the sound of the conntected external device through your FWD876. Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX IN terminals of your system. -
Page 37: Clock/Timer Operations
Viewing the clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (DISC or TUNER) for example: ● Press CLOCK on the system. ➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds. ➜... -
Page 38: Sound And Volume Controls
Sound and Volume Controls Sound control Selecting sound effect The digital sound effect allows you to select from various preset modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music. ●... -
Page 39: Usb Operations
IMPORTANT! Compatibility of the USB connection on this MINI HI-FI system ● This MINI HI-FI system supports most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that are compliant to the USB MSD standards. – Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc. –... -
Page 40: Usb Playback
USB Operations USB playback You can play or view the data files (JPEG , MP3,WMA or DivX ). In the USB flash driver or USB memory card reader. However, editing or copying the data file is not possible. Connect the USB flash driver / USB memory card reader directly to the USB DIRECT socket on this unit. -
Page 41: Other Functions
Dimming the display ● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of brightness for the display: DIM HIGH, DIM MID or DIM LOW. Vocal This function allows you to fade out the original vocal from a karaoke. Press AUDIO key repeatedly to select different audio modes. -
Page 42: Karaoke
Other Functions Karaoke Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the system to sing along with the music source. Connect a microphone to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. ➜ “Mic on” will appear on the TV . ● Before connecting the microphone, set the MiC Volume to the minimum level to prevent howling. -
Page 43: Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION Total output power ... 8000W PMPO 5.1Dolby Digital surround mode..600W RMS(5x80W/ch+200W/ch) Main set ... 2x80W RMS Frequency Response ... 150 Hz - 18kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... > 62dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX In ... 2V Output Sensitivity Line Out...(CD mode) 2 V TUNER SECTION... -
Page 44: 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. Problem No power. - Page 45 Problem The language for the sound or subtitle cannot be changed when playing a DVD. No image is output when a function is selected. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality Poor radio reception. Recording or playback cannot be made The tape deck door cannot open Left and right sound outputs are reversed.
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Page 46: 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.