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Table of contents General General Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Accessories supplied ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 Product Overview Main Unit ... 9 Remote Control ...10-12 Using the remote control ...12 Connections Basic Connections ...13-17 Step 1 : Placing the speakers ...13 Step 2 : Connecting to TV ...14-15 Option 1: Using the Video jack ...14 Option 2: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV or component video input ...14...
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Playback Control (VCD only) ... 28 Preview function (VCD/SVCD only) ...29 Playing a MP3WMA disc ... 30 Playing a JPEG image le (slide show) ...31 Playing MP3/WMA music and JPEG pictures simultaneously ...32 Playing a DivX disc ...32 Playback other supported devices Playback - GoGear/iPod ...
– 1 remote control with batteries – 1 composite video cable (yellow) – 1 FM wire antenna – 1 docking station for Philips GoGear/ Apple iPod with accessories – interconnect cable (to main unit) – 3.5mm video cable (to TV) –...
STANDBY-ON2 – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. Disc Tray OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. Display panel PLAY/PAUSE u – DISC: starts/pauses playback. – RADIO: starts auto radio installation for rst time setup. SOURCE –...
– RADIO: press and hold this button to erase the current preset radio station. TV VOL +/ – Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips TVs or compatible brands only.) AUDIO SYNC – Sets the audio output delay times if the video playback is slower than the audio output.
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DISC MENU – For DVD, enters or exits disc contents menu. – For VCD/SVCD, enters digest menu. – Con rms an entry or selection. v V b B – DISC: selects movement direction in the menu. – DISC: press left or right for fast forward and backward search.
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+ ) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by pressing the DISC/USB, RADIO, AUX/DI, MP3 LINE-IN, DOCK or TV button on...
Step 1: Placing the speakers The Philips Home Theater System is simple to install. However, proper system placement is critical to ensure an optimum sound experience. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.
Basic Connections Step 2: Connecting to TV This connection enables you to view the video playback from this unit. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection. – For a standard TV, follow option 1 –...
(labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details about RF modulator availability and operations. Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the main unit’s...
Basic Connections FRONT FRONT RIGHT LEFT Step 4: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Connect all the speakers and subwoofer to the matching jacks at the rear of the main unit. Make sure that the colors of the plugs and jacks are matched. Helpful Hint: –...
Basic Connections (continued) Step 5: Connecting the power cord After everything is connected properly, connect the AC power cord into the power outlet. The standby LED on the main unit lights Helpful Hints: – Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for identi cation and supply ratings.
Optional Connections Connecting audio from TV When connecting the audio output from your TV to this Home Theater System, you can have the sound of the TV output on all the speakers. It enables you to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound capabilities.
Finding the correct viewing channel Press SOURCE button on the main unit until ‘DISC’ appears on the display panel (or DISC/USB on the remote control.) Turn on the TV and switch it to the correct video-in channel. You may go to the lowest channel on your TV, then press the Channel Down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the Video In channel.
Getting Started Setting language preferences The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. On-screen display (OSD) language The OSD (On-Screen Display) language for this unit remains as you have set it, regardless of the changes made to the DVD disc language.
If the language you want is not available in the list, select { Others. } Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter the 4-digit language code ‘XXXX’ (see last page) and press OK to con rm. Repeat steps for other settings.
Getting Started Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system.) With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.
Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (center and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Before you start... Stop the disc playback by pressing STOP button twice or remove the disc from the disc tray.
Disc Operations Playable discs Your DVD home theater system plays: – Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) – Video CDs (VCDs) – Super Video CDs (SVCDs) – Finalized DVD Recordable (DVD±R), DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW) – Audio Compact Discs (CDs) – MP3/ Windows Media™ Audio discs,...
Basic playback controls Pausing playback During playback, press u. While in pause mode, you can press to step forward one frame at each press. To resume playback, press u again. Selecting another track/chapter Press í /ë or use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a track/chapter number.
Disc Operations Programming disc tracks (not for Picture CD/MP3 discs) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the playing order of the tracks. Press PROGRAM on the remote control. The programming menu appears. Program: Track (01-16) Exit Start...
Viewing playback information This unit can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/ subtitle language) and a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. During playback, press DISPLAY. A list of available disc information appears on the TV.
Disc Operations Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple sound track languages, or VCDs with multiple audio channels. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio languages. For VCD – changing the audio channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio channels provided by the disc (STEREO, MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT or MIX MONO.)
Preview function (VCD/SVCD only) This function allows you to preview the contents of a VCD/SVCD. Press DISC MENU. Select Digest Type: Track Digest Disc Interval Track Interval keys to select one of the following options and press OK. { Track Digest } View six different tracks on one screen each time.
Disc Operations Playing a MP3/ WMA disc This unit can playback most of the MP3 and Windows Media™ Audio les recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel.
Playing a JPEG image le (slide show) Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. Insert a JPEG photo CD (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG.) For a Kodak disc, the slide show begins automatically.
Disc Operations Playing MP3/WMA music and JPEG pictures simultaneously You can create a musical slide show if the disc contains both the MP3/WMA music and JPEG picture les. Insert a MP3/WMA disc that contains music and pictures. Select a track in the menu and press OK to start playback.
Playing music from compatible GoGear/iPod devices Music on your Philips GoGear/Apple iPod can be played on this unit with the support the docking station. It enables you to enjoy the superior sound output from the speaker system. The docking station supports the...
Playback - USB Device Playing from USB ash drive or USB memory card reader You can play or view the data les (JPEG, MP3, Windows Media Audio or Divx) in the USB ash drive or USB memory card reader. However, editing copying the data le not possible.
Playing from other portable audio player When you connect your portable audio player to this unit to get the best immersion sound experience through the speaker system. However, controlling of playback is only possible on the portable audio player. Use a MP3 LINE-IN cable (not supplied) to connect between the ‘headphone’...
Setup Menu Options Accessing the setup menu This system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize this unit to suit your particular requirements. In disc mode, press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears. keys to select one of the setup menu options and press OK.
{ 15/30/45/60 mins } – Select the preset minutes for switching { Off } Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) DivX(R) VOD Code registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from DivX®...
Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Access the speaker’s level setup menu. Use Speakers Volume the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to +6dB. See ‘Getting Started - Setting the speakers’ channels’ for details.
Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Type Select the color system that matches the connected TV. It enables playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this unit. { NTSC } { Multi } The picture shape can be adjusted to t your TV.
Setup Menu Options Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple Audio sound tracks. Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Subtitle Disc Menu Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Note: If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available on the DVD, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
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Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) MP3/JPEG Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a MP3/JPEG Nav menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy navigation. { Without Menu } – Display all the les contained in the MP3/ { With Menu } –...
Radio Operations Before you start ... Make sure the FM antenna connected. Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE repeatedly until ‘FM’ appears on the display panel (or press RADIO on the remote control.) Press on the remote control to start tuning. The frequency indication starts to change until a radio station with suf cient signal strength is found.
Press u. All the available radio stations with strong signal will be stored automatically. Once complete, the rst tuned radio station will be played back. Using automatic preset Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. RADIO PROGRAM Press RADIO to switch to ‘FM’...
Sound and Volume Controls MUTE VOL+- SURROUND SOUND Volume control Press VOL + - to increase or decrease the volume level. ‘VOL MIN’ is the minimum volume level and ‘VOL MAX’ is the maximum volume level. To turn off the volume temporarily Press MUTE %.
Installing the latest software Periodically Philips will issue software upgrades to enhance the user experience. Get the software version of this unit by pressing OPEN/CLOSE ç to open the disc compartment Press DISPLAY on the remote control. Write down the information for your current software version.
Speci cations AMPLIFIER Total output power: - Home Theater mode:300 W - FTC* output power: 170W Frequency Response: 180 Hz – 18 kHz / ±3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity - AUX In : 500 mV - TV In: 250 mV - MP3 Line-In:...
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power.
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Troubleshooting Problem (Playback) The unit does not start playback. The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display. Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. Not able to select some items in the setup/system menu.
Problem (USB/DOCK) Solution The contents of the USB ash drive cannot be read. Slow operation of the USB ash drive. No audio from GoGear/iPod playback. No video from iPod playback. Troubleshooting – The USB ash drive format is not compatible with this unit.
Frequently Asked Questions (USB) Why does it take so long to display the contents on my USB device? – This could be due to the large numbers of les (>500 les/folders) or size of the les (>1MB.) – There could be other non-supported les in the device that this unit is trying to read/display.
Analog audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound is available with you use the AUDIO LEFT/ RIGHT. These red and white jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.
Glossary (continued) Multi-channel: DVDs are formatted to have each sound track constitute one sound eld. Multi-channel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels. PBC: Playback Control. A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.