Philips MX 5000DMX User Manual

3 dvd digital home cinema system
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3 DVD Digital Home Cinema System
5000D
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MX
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  • Page 1 • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home!
  • Page 2 And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome – and thanks for investing in a Philips product. Sincerely, Lawrence J. Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer P.S.
  • Page 3: Positioning The Speakers And Subwoofer

    G e t t i n g s t a r t e d ... Connecting to speakers, subwoofer and antennas SPEAKERS 6 SURROUND WOOFER CENTER Speakers FRONT (L/R) CENTER REAR (SURROUND) (L/R) SUBWOOFER Positioning the speakers and subwoofer QS-MX5000/37-Eng AUDIO FRONT FM (75 )
  • Page 4: Connecting To Tv

    Connecting to TV SPEAKERS 6 FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CENTER Connecting to VCR AUDIO SPEAKERS 6 AUDIO SURROUND WOOFER CENTER FRONT FM (75 ) ANTENNA VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR TV IN WOOFER PRE-OUT Printed in China QS-MX5000/37-Eng AUDIO FM (75 ) ANTENNA VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR...
  • Page 5 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction and General Information Features ... 6 Discs for playback ... 6 Player zone Supplied accessories ... 6 Environmental information... 6 Installation ... 6 Maintenance ... 6 Functional Overview Front panel ... 7 Remote Control ... 8 Connections Connecting antennas ... 9 FM Indoor Antenna FM Outdoor Antenna AM Indoor Loop Antenna...
  • Page 8: Introduction And General Information

    – this instruction booklet 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 9: Functional Overview

    TUNING•PRESET SURROUND VOLUME (+/-) – to adjust the master volume. – in Philips TV mode, to adjust the volume level. – in Tone mode, to adjust the treble/bass tone level. PHONES – to connect headphones. NIGHT (Dolby Digital mode only) –...
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    ÉÅ – to star t or interrupt disc playback. fl SYSTEM MENU (DVD mode only) – to enter or exit the system setup menu. ‡ – to select Philips TV mode. ° – to switch the system to standby mode.
  • Page 11: Connections

    SPEAKERS 6 SURROUND WOOFER CENTER IMPORTANT! – 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. – The type plate is located at the rear of the system.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the speakers Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. Speakers FRONT (L/R) CENTER REAR (SURROUND) (L/R) SUBWOOFER Press up (or down) the speaker’s jack and fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker cable into the jack, then release.
  • Page 13: Connecting Additional Components

    Connecting additional components You can connect other audio and audio/visual components to the DVD system in order to use the Home Cinema Audio System’s surround sound capabilities. IMPORTANT! – For connection to additional components, the audio/video cables are not supplied. –...
  • Page 14: Preparations

    Preparations Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Place the batteries in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by “+“ and “-“ symbols. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time.
  • Page 15: Changing The Speaker Size

    ë É É ë É É Ç É SURROUND VIRTUAL TONE TITLE SPEAKER G U I PROGRAM REPEAT SLEEP Changing the speaker size If you are using the speakers provided in your DVD Digital Home Cinema System, the speaker size defaults are correct. If you are using other speakers, follow these steps.
  • Page 16: Test Tone

    Test Tone This feature enables you to check the sound level of the respective front left/right, center and surround speakers in any mode except stereo mode. You must sit at the ideal sitting position to perform this operation. Press POWER to switch on the system. Press TEST TONE.
  • Page 17: Basic Functions

    Volume control Adjust VOLUME button (or press +/-) to increase or decrease the volume level. To use the volume control to adjust Philips TV’s volume level, press TV on the remote control to select TV mode first. To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones plug to the PHONES socket at the front of the player.
  • Page 18: Selecting The Virtual Sound Effect

    Stereo All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction. Selecting the virtual sound effect The virtual sound effects allow you to select from various pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles.
  • Page 19: Discs Information

    Discs information DVD-VIDEO DISC TITLE 1 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 DVD video discs may have one or more Titles, and each Title may have one or more Chapters. Playback stops at the end of each Title. AUDIO CD TRACKS Audio CDs contain only Tracks.
  • Page 20: General Features

    General features Skipping to another track/chapter Press S or T repeatedly during playback to skip backward or forward. Each press will take the disc to the beginning of the previous or next track/chapter. Note: – If the REPEAT function has been set, pressing S or T will replay the same track/chapter.
  • Page 21: Clearing The Entire Program

    Clearing the entire program In stop mode, press Ç twice. “P-CLEAR” appears. Modifying the program In program mode, press Ç twice. Press 3 or 4 repeatedly to select the desired programmed track. To clear the track Press and hold Ç. To change the track under another track number Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the desired track number, then press OK.
  • Page 22: Changing Sound Track Language

    Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback until the desired language is selected. Notes: – When the desired language for Subtitle or Audio is not selected even after pressing the button several times, it means the language is not available on the disc.
  • Page 23: Parental Control (Dvd)

    Parental control (DVD) Setting a rating level and password You can prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which are unsuitable for children. Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children. Your DVD player has password device designed to prevent children from changing the level.
  • Page 24: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press POWER to switch on the last selected source. Adjust SOURCE (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select the desired band : FM or AM. If an FM station is received in stereo, “STEREO” icon appears.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power (6 1 kHz, 10% THD, 100W) - Stereo (Front left/right) ... 2 x 100 W / 2 x 90 W FTC Output power (6 1 kHz, 10% THD, 100W) - Front left/right ... 2 x 100 W - Center ...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. 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 solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800 LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM...

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