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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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English ------------------------------------------------ 6 -------------------------------------------------------- 49 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-logic” and the double-D symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories. MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC . US PAT. NO 5,451,94; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S.
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 ... 10 Step 2: Connecting speakers ... 10 Step 3: Connecting TV set ...
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Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ... 36 Presetting radio stations ... 36~37 Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Selecting a preset radio station ... 37 Deleting a preset radio station Changing tuning grid ... 37 Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback ... 38 General information on recording ...
General Information/Maintenance Features Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System with 2-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: Built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoder, supporting stereo.
● 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. Finding a suitable location ●...
Connections Step 1: Placing speakers 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. Using an accessory RF modulator ●...
Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas ï antenna fix the claw into the slot ● 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. ●...
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.
Controls on the system STANDBY ON – to switch the system on, to Standby mode. DISPLAY SCREEN – to view the current status of the system. SOURCE – to select the following: DISC (DISC 1•2•3) – to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3 TUNER (BAND) –...
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).
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ECHO – to adjust the echo level in karaoke mode. – to change the tone level to suit your vocal range. ¡ DISPLAY (OSD) – to view the time, title or chapter information. ™ MUTE – to interrupt or resume sound reproduction. £...
Basic Functions Plug and Play (for tuner installation) Plug and play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. If plug and play has not been installed When you turn on the system, “AUTO INSTALL- PRESS PLAY” will be displayed. Press 38 on the system to start installation.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Place two batteries (Type R06 or AA) in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by “+”...
Press DISC (DISC 1•2•3) on the front panel (or press DISC 1/2/3 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. ➜...
Step 4: Setting language preference You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD Mini Hi-Fi System will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language set by default will be used instead.
Power on the TV system and set to the correct Video In channel (See Setting the TV set). ➜ 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 in the first two disc trays..
Basic playback controls To play discs in all the disc trays ● Press 38. ➜ All the available discs will play once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. To start playback from a selected disc tray ●...
Disc Operations MENU OFF: ● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following: REPEAT TRACK ➜ REPEAT DISC ➜ REPEAT ALL ➜ REPEAT OFF Notes: – When you open the disc tray, the Repeat function will be cancelled automatically. – For SVCD and VCD 2.0 discs, the Repeat function is not available when the PBC function is set to ON.
Changing discs during playback Press DISC CHANGE. ➜ The disc tray will open without interrupting playback. To change the inner disc, press DISC CHANGE again. ➜ The active disc will stop playing and the disc tray will close to retrieve the inner disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.
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 twice to activate time menu. Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the time edit box using the numeric keys (0-9).
Select from the menu bar and press 4 repeatedly to change the following zooming scale: ZOOM X1.5 pZOOM X2 pZOOM X4 pZOOM OFF To pan through the enlarged image, press SYSTEM MENU to exit and press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 buttons to move the zoomed picture left, right, up or down.
MP3/ DIVX/ WMA/ Picture 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. (See Setting the TV set.) MP3/ WMA/JPEG Picture disc Load an MP3/WMA/ Picture (JPEG) disc.
MP3/ WMA/ DivX/ Picture Disc Operations Playing DivX disc There are two types of subtitle available on DivX disc: embedded subtitle and external subtitle. Load a DivX disc. ➜ The DATA CD MENU appears on the TV screen. When playing DivX disc with embedded subtitle Press 5 / 4 to select DivX Movie, and then press OK to start playback.
DVD Menu Operations Using the menu bar You can continue some operations directly via the menu bar on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. But when you enter (SETUP MENU), the playback will pause. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜...
Using the setup 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. 2, 3 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen.
In stop mode, press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to switch open the disc tray. Press numeric key “1”. ➜ The blue Philips DVD background appears on the TV screen. Setting the screen saver If set to ON, the screen saver will be activated when you leave the system in stop or pause mode for 5 minutes.
– Main volume can be adjusted during tone test DVD Menu Operations DivX(R) VOD Philips provide you the DivX(R) VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX(R) VOD service.
DVD Menu Operations Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used as Password. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select icon and press 4. Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 on the remote control to navigate in the menu. ➜...
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.
Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! – Make sure FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER to select “FM XX” or “MW XX”. Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
Manual preset programming Press TUNER (BAND) 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 “01” 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 2 with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to the recorded.
Clock/Timer Operations Viewing the clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby mode. Press CLOCK/TIMER to view clock in any source mode. ● Press DISPLAY on the system to select 12- hour or 24-hour mode. ➜ If the clock has not been set, “--:--“...
To deactivate the timer ● Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER until “SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER” is displayed. ➜ Press O or P to change the display to “TIMER”. ➜ Press CLOCK/TIMER again to confirm. ➜ “TIMER OFF” will be displayed and TIMER will disappear.
Sound and Volume Controls Sound control MAX Sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features. ● Press MAX SOUND on the system or MAX button on the remote control to achieve optimal sound. ➜ When MAX sound is activated, MAX icon will blink and “MAX ON”...
Switching on/off Switching the system ON In Standby/ Demonstration mode ● Press STANDBY ON ➜ The system will go back to its previous status. ● Press DISC, TUNER, TAPE, AUX ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. Switching the system to STANDBY mode In demonstration mode ●...
Other Functions Key control This feature allows you to change the key tone when you play a DVD or VCD disc. ● Press KEY. ➜ “KEY CONTROL ON” will be display on the TV screen for 5 seconds. ➜ The Key Control indicator will flash when you press VOL +/- to change the key tone level.
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AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power ... 3600 W PMPO Stereo mode ... 2x175 W RMS Frequency Response . 180 Hz - 16 kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... > 60dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX/TV In ... 500 mV Output Sensitivity Headphone ...
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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.
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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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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.