Philips PDCC-JH-0811 User Manual
Philips PDCC-JH-0811 User Manual

Philips PDCC-JH-0811 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Micro Theater Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual MCD177...
  • Page 2 SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOM- MENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTIN TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARD- ING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 3 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 4...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Features ... 6 Supplied accessories ... 6 Environmental information ... 6 Safety information ... 6~7 Maintenance ... 7 Hearing Safety ... 7 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers ... 8 Step 2: Connecting speakers ... 8 Step 3: Connecting TV set ... 9~10 Using Video In jack (CVBS) Using Headphone jack Using component Video In jack (Pr Pb Y)
  • Page 5 Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations ... 32 Programming radio station ... 32 Automatic programming Manual programming Tuning to preset radio stations ... 32 USB Connection Using USB connectivity ... 33~34 Clock/Timer Viewing clock ... 35 Setting clock ... 35 Setting wake-up timer ...
  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Features Additional Component Connections Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the DVD micro system.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    ● If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally.
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Step 1: Placing speakers ● Place the 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.
  • Page 9: Step 3: Connecting Tv Set

    A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV set. ● To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red, supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
  • Page 10: Using Component Video In Jack (Pr Pb Y)

    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 supplied composite cable (yellow) to connect the system’s COMPOSITE VIDEO...
  • Page 11: Step 4: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Step 4: Connecting the FM antenna ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 Ω) jack at the back of the main unit. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall. Step 5: Connecting the power cord IMPORTANT! –...
  • Page 12: Step 7: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

    Connections Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment Digital audio recorder Recording (digital) Connect the system’s COAXIAL OUT (digital out) jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device (DTS-Digital Theater System compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for example).
  • Page 13: Functional Overview

    Controls on the system STANDBY ON (2) – switches the system on or to Eco-power standby /standby mode. SOURCE – selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/ FM/AUX. – switches on the system. 2; ... starts or interrupts disc playback. 9 ... stops disc playback or erases a programme.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Functional Overview Remote control – switches the system on or to Eco-power standby /standby mode. Source buttons – selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/ FM/AUX. – switches on the system. MODE – selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play mode for a disc (For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off).
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    LOUD/DBB – enables or disables automatic loudness adjustment. – enables or disables bass enhancement. & VOL +/- – adjusts the volume upward/downward. MUTE – disables or enables sound output. AUDIO for VCD – sets stereo, mono left, mono right or mix mono sound mode.
  • Page 16: 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. ➜ Usually these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
  • Page 17: Setting Up Progressive Scan Feature

    1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a progressive scan TV is required. 2) You have connected the DVD player to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see “Connecting TV set”) 3) Make sure Component has been set to YUV.
  • Page 18: To Deactivate Progressive Manually

    Getting Started To deactivate Progressive manually ● When the distorted sign still appears on the TV, it may be because the connected TV does not accept progressive signals, and progressive is set by mistake. You must reset the unit to interlace format. Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to interlaced mode (refer to your TV user manual).
  • Page 19: 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. Plug and Play (for tuner installlation) Plug and Play allows you to store all available...
  • Page 20: Volume Control

    Volume control Press VOLUME (or VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ The display briefly shows ”VOL” and a volume value from “01” to “31” ( “MIN” or “MAX” is displayed when adjusted to the lowest or highest volume level).
  • Page 21: Disc Operations

    The regional code for this unit is indicated at the bottom panel. Note: – If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Improper formatted disc will not play on this DVD Player.
  • Page 22: 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. Push OPEN/CLOSE on the top of the system to open the disc tray.
  • Page 23: Fast Forwarding/Reversing

    Fast forwarding/reversing For DVD/VCD/DivX/WMA/MP3: During playback, press à / á repeatedly to select fast search speed in forward or reverse playback. To resume to normal playback, pressÉ Å. Or, press à / á repeatedly until “É” is displayed on the TV screen. Helpful hints: –...
  • Page 24: Programming Favourite Chapters/Tracks

    Disc Operations Programming favourite chapters/tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want. For DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD/CDG Press PROG on the remote control. ➜ The programming menu appears. Use the numeric keys (0-9) to input the track /chapter number in the order you want.
  • Page 25: Viewing From Another Angle

    Viewing from another angle If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple camera angles, this function allows you to view the picture from different angles. Angle selection is determined by the disc format. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK on the remote control to display the message of title and chapter.
  • Page 26: Playing Mp3 Music And Jpeg Pictures Simultaneously

    Disc Operations If the MP3 menu is switched off ● While in playback mode, press ¡ or ™ to select the previous/next track. Note: – No album search function in menu off mode. During JPEG or Kodak Picture disc playback, press PROG repeatedly to select different scan effect.
  • Page 27: Playing A Divx Disc

    Playing a Divx disc The unit supports the playback of Divx movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. See {DVD Menu Operations} - Divx(R)VOD Code for details. Insert a Divx disc. Use à / á / 4 / 3 keys to navigate to the title you want to play.
  • Page 28: System Menu Options

    This function is used to turn the screen saver on or off. DIVX VOD Philips provides you with the Divx(R)VOD registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from Divx(R) VODE service at www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded videos from Divx(R)VOD can only be displayed back on this unit.
  • Page 29: Dolby Digital Setup

    The options included in Video Setup Page are: "TV Display" , “Progress” and "TV Type". TV Display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. ➜ 4:3 (panscan): If you have a normal TV and want both sides of the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen.
  • Page 30: Progress

    System Menu Options Progress See "Getting Started-Step 2: Setting up the TV" for details. TV Type See "Getting Started-Step 2: Setting up the TV" for details. Preference Page The options included in Preference Page are: "Audio", "Subtitle", “Disc Menu”, “Parental”, “Password”, “Divx Subtitle”...
  • Page 31: Password

    4 PG 13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. Parental Guidance suggested. 5-6 PG-R, R – Parental Guidance – Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow them to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
  • Page 32: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE on the set (or FM on the remote control ) repeatedly until FM is displayed. Press down on TUNING à / á (or à / á on the remote control) and release the button. ➜...
  • Page 33: Usb Connection

    Using USB connectivity ● MCD177 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your MCD177 , digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device. ●...
  • Page 34 USB Connection INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT: 1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this micro system: a) This micro system supports most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that these devices are compliant to the USB MSD standards. i) Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc.
  • Page 35: Clock/Timer

    Viewing clock ● The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby mode. To view the clock in any sound source (CD or FM for example ) ● Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK (or CLOCK on the remote control ). Setting clock In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power L/R speakers ... 20 W /channel RMS Speaker channel Frequency Response ..200 Hz - 18 kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... > 60dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX In ... 500 mV Output Sensitivity Line Out(1KHZ 0dB) ...
  • Page 37: 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 38 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.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    The Clock/Timer setting is erased. The remote control does not function. Low hum or buzz sound. Low bass response. Unable to select Progressive Scan Troubleshooting ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. ✔...
  • Page 40: 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.
  • Page 41 Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to the purchaser as follows and subject to the stated conditions. 1 Year Free Repair Service - at Philips ASC Colour Television, Plasma Television, LCD Television, Projection Televsion, DVDR/VCR Combo, DVD Recorders with Hard Drive, LCD Projectors, Wireless Audio Systems, Audio Systems, Home Theatre Systems &...
  • Page 42 12 months prior to the date of your claim. 5. In the event of a failure, Philips shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or damage caused to property or products other than the product under guarantee.
  • Page 43 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com MCD177 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Printed in China PDCC-JH-0811...

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