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DVD Mini-HiFi System FWD872 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual Manual de usuario Manual do usuário PHILIPS...
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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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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby 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.
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English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Español --------------------------------------------- 47 Português ------------------------------------------ 91 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’...
Contents General Information/Maintenance Features ... 8 Discs for playback ... 8 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 10 Step 3: Connecting TV set ...
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Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ... 32 Presetting radio stations ... 32~33 Using auto install Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Selecting a preset radio station Deleting a preset radio station Changing tuning grid ... 33 Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback ... 34 General information on recording ...
General Information/Maintenance Features Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System with 2-channel full analog 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.
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.
Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer su bwoof er Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. Notes: – To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your 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.
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or 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. ●...
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.
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.
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 ●...
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).
RECORD – to start recording on tape deck . ¡ VOL +/- – adjust the volume level. ™ SURROUND – No function in FWD872 model. STOP 7 £ – to stop playing the disc/USB/tape. – to delete a preset radio station. MUTE –...
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.
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. ➜ Move to “TV Type” and press ¡. –...
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.
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 ● Press I2 or 3I on the front panel or on the remote control repeatedly during playback to skip to previous or next track..
Disc Operations 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”.
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: ●...
Disc Operations 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 _:_ _: _ _ ➜...
Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV set and set to the correct Video In channel. MP3/JPEG Picture disc Load an MP3/Picture (JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration.
MP3/ Picture /Divx Disc Operations 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.
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.
DVD Menu Operations 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.
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.
DVD Menu Operations The TV screen will display below picture Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your six-digit code. ➜ The password supplied by default is 000000. ➜ If you forget the six-digit code, ress“136900”. to set possword. ● Go to “Password”...
DVD Menu Operations Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. Rating explanations: 8 ADULT – material for adults only; viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual scenes, violence, or language. 7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not recommended for children under age 17.
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 / ¡...
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.
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).
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.
AUX Operation Listening to an external source You can listen to the sound of the conntected external device through your FWD872. 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.
Viewing 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. ➜...
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. ●...
IMPORTANT! Compatibility of the USB connection on this micro system: ● This micro 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. –...
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.
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.
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.
AMPLIFIER SECTION Total output power ... 2600W PMPO Frequency Response ... 50 Hz - 18kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... > 62dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX In ... 2 V Output Sensitivity Line Out ... (CD mode)2.0 + 0.2 V TUNER SECTION Tuning Range ...
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.
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.
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.