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Philips MCD300/93 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MCD300 DVD Micro Theatre...
  • Page 3 Index ---------------------------------------------------------- 4 English ---------------------------------------------- 38...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Features ... 40 Supplied accessories ... 40 Environment information ... 40 Installation ... 40 Maintenance ... 40 Connections Connecting the speakers ... 41 Connecting antennas ... 42 Connecting a TV ... 42 Connecting the power cord ... 42 Connecting additional equipment ...
  • Page 5 System Menu Options Basic Operations ... 60 General Setup Page ... 60 TV Display Screen Saver Audio Setup Page ... 61~62 SPDIF Setup Dolby Digital Setup 3D Processing HDCD Post DRC Video Setup Page ... 62 Component TV Mode Quality Preference Page ...

  • Page 6: General Information

    – Stand – Quick Start Guide – User manual 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 7: Connections

    AM/MW loop antenna Speaker (right) IMPORTANT! – The type plate is located at the rear 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 8: Connecting Antennas

    Connections Connecting antennas Connect the supplied AM/MW loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception. AM/MW Indoor Loop Antenna ● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source.

  • Page 9: Connecting Additional Equipment

    Connecting additional equipment IMPORTANT! – Some discs are copy-protected. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device. – When making connections, make sure the colour of cables matches the colour of jacks. – Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and usage details.

  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview Controls on the system STANDBY-ON B – switches the system on or to standby mode. SOURCE – selects the respective sound source: DVD/AUX/ TUNER (FM and MW). – switches the system on. CLOCK Standby mode – sets the system clock. Playback mode –...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control – switches the system on/ off. – opens or closes the disc compartment door. Numeric Keypad (0-9) – inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc. PROG – DVD/VCD/CD: enters the program menu. – MP3/WMA-CD: adds/deletes a programmed track to/from the program list. –...
  • Page 12 Functional Overview & DISC/TUNER/AUX – selects the respective sound source for DVD/ TUNER/AUX. – exits P-SCAN (progressive scan). (Only for DISC) SLEEP/TIMER Stand-by mode (wake-up timer) – sets a time for switching on the system automatically. Power-on mode (sleep timer) –...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC source. (See “Switching the system on/off”). Getting Started 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 these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.

  • Page 14: 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. 1. ENSURE TV HAS P-SCAN. 2. CONNECT YPRPB CABLE. 3. IF TV ABNORMAL: WAIT 15 SEC RECOVERY.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Switching The System On/Off

    Basic Operations IMPORTANT! – Before you operate the system, complete the connection procedures. – When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming power.To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, reomve the AC power plug from the wall socket. Switching the system on/off ●...

  • Page 17: Sound Control

    Sound Control DBB, DSC and LOUDNESS sound features cannot be activated at the same time. DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) DBB enhances the bass response. ● Press DBB on the remote to enable/disable DBB feature. ➜ If the DBB is activated, DBB is shown. Helpful hints: –...

  • Page 18: Disc Operations

    Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player malfunction.

  • Page 19: Playing Discs

    Press SOURCE on the system once or more to select DVD mode ( or DISC on the remote control). ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or 0 on the remote control) to open the disc tray.

  • Page 20: Goto

    Disc Operations GOTO During playback, press GOTO/ST once or more on the remote control. ➜ TV screen shows various search bars in the sequence as follows: For DVDs: (used to select chapter number, or title fitle field using 1 2 on the remote control) (used to select playtime within the current title) (used to select playtime within the current chapter)

  • Page 21: Programming Tracks/Chapters

    Programming tracks/chapters For DVDs/VCDs/CDs You can select and program up to 20 desired tracks/ chapters for playback in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track/chapter/title more than once. Press PROG on the remote control to activate programming mode. ➜...

  • Page 22: Display Information

    Disc Operations To erase a program ● In the program list, use 1 2 3 4 on the remote control to highlight the a program you want to delete, then press PROG to delete. Display information During playback, press DISPLAY on the remote control once or more to display the disc information on the TV screen.

  • Page 23: Zoom

    ZOOM For DVDs/VCDs/JPEG Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the video/ JPEG image during playback. ● Press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom in and out on the playback video image. ➜ Image size enlarges at 2X, 3 X, 4 X or reduces at 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 .

  • Page 24: Playing Mp3/Wma Cd

    Disc Operations Playing MP3/WMA CD IMPORTANT! – Make sure that the system is properly connected to your TV (see Connecting a TV on page 42), and your TV is turned on and set to video-in channel (Setting up the TV on page 47). –...

  • Page 25: Playing Jpeg Picture Cd

    Playing JPEG Picture CD IMPORTANT! – Make sure that the system is properly connected to your TV (see Connecting a TV on page 42), and your TV is turned on and set to video-in channel (Setting up the TV on page 47). Load a JPEG Picture disc.

  • Page 26: System Menu Options

    System Menu Options Basic operations Press SYSTEM to enter the Setup Menu. Press 1 2 to select the desired page: General Setup Page, Audio Setup Page, Video Setup page and Password Setup page. Press 3 4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 2 or OK.

  • Page 27: Audio Setup Page

    Audio Setup Page The options included in Audio Setup page are: “SPDIF Setup”, “Dolby Digital Setup”, “3D Processing”, “HDCD” and “Post DRC”. SPDIF Setup (default: SPDIF/RAW) The options included in SPDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format) Setup Page are: “SPDIF Off ”, “SPDIF/Raw” and “SPDIF/PCM”. ➜...

  • Page 28: Hdcd

    System Menu Options HDCD The option included in HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is: “Filter”. Filter (default: Off) Sets the audio output cutoff frequency point when playing an HDCD disc. ➜ Off, 44.1K and 88.2K. Post DRC (default: On) Switches on/off analogue sound dynamic range compression.

  • Page 29: Preference Page

    Preference Page The options included in Preference page are: “TV Type”, “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 30: Password Setup Page

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

  • Page 31: Tuner

    Tuning to radio stations Press STANDBY-ONB (or B on the remote) to switch on the last selected source. Press repeatedly SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote) until FM or MW is displayed. Press and hold TUNING3 / 4 or TU +/- à / á...

  • Page 32: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer Setting the clock In Standby mode, press and hold CLOCK on the remote until the time flashes on the display. ➜ ”SET CLOCK” is displayed briefly. Then, the hour digits flash on the display screen. Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set the hours.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SYSTEM Power supply ... ~220V/50 Hz Rated working power consumption (1/8 rated output power) ... ≤ 48W AUX input sensitivity ... ≤ 350mV Channel Separation ... ≥ 40dB Distortion ... 0.7% Frequency response ... 100Hz-20kHz (±1dB) Video output ... 1 V Horizontal definition ...

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The remote control does not function. The display is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. Low bass response. Unable to select Progressive Scan ✔ 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 37: 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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