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Philips FWD798/37B Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual first for quick tips Les Guide d'utilisation rapide et Manuel de Lea primero la Guía de uso rápido o el that make using your Philips product l'utilisateur regorgent d'astuces destinées à Manual del usuario, en donde encontrará more enjoyable.
  • Page 2 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 3 ≤ ∞ § £ ™ ¡ &...

  • Page 5: 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...
  • Page 6 'CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT.
  • Page 7 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 54 Español ------------------------------------------- 100...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information/ Maintenance Features ... 10 Discs for playback ... 10 Region codes Supplied accessories ... 10 Environmental information ... 11 Care and safety information ... 11 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer ... 12 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer ..
  • Page 9 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ... 38 Presetting radio stations ... 38~39 Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Selecting a preset radio station ... 39 Deleting a preset radio station Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback ... 40 General information on recording ... 40 Preparation for recording ...

  • Page 10: General Information/Maintenance

    General Information/Maintenance Features Your DVD Micro System with 5.1-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 virtual surround and stereo.

  • Page 11: Environmental Information

    Cleaning the disc lens ● 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.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer For best possible surround sound, all speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position . •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.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Connecting 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.

  • Page 14: Using S-Video In Jack

    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 ●...

  • Page 15: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Am Antennas

    Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas ● Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the MW (AM) jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.

  • Page 16: Step 6: Connecting A Vcr Or Cable/Satellite Box

    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.

  • Page 17: Functional Overview

    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) –...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    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).
  • Page 19 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. £...

  • Page 20: Basic Functions

    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.

  • Page 21: Preparations

    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 “+”...

  • Page 22: Step 3: Setting The Tv Set

    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. ➜...

  • Page 23: Step 4: Setting Speakers

    Step 4: Setting speakers IMPORTANT! – This function is only available when you have connected other 3.1-channel speakers. You can adjust the delay time (center and rear only) for individual speakers to optimize the sound effect according to your surroundings and setup.

  • Page 24: Disc Operations

    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..

  • Page 25: Basic Playback Controls

    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 and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display.

  • Page 26: Shuffle Play Mode

    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.

  • Page 27: Changing Discs During Playback

    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.

  • Page 28: Playing From A Selected Point

    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).

  • Page 29: Viewing From Another Angle

    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.

  • Page 30: Mp3/ Divx/ Wma/ Picture Disc Operations

    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.

  • Page 31: Playing Divx 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. ➜ Press DISC MENU to set the menu on. ➜ In stop mode, the SMART NAVI appears on the TV screen .

  • Page 32: Dvd Menu Operations

    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. ➜...

  • Page 33: Using The Setup 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.

  • Page 34: Using Progressive Scan To Improve Image Quality

    In stop mode, press and hold OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to 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.

  • Page 35: Night Mode - Turning On/Off

    Select this when you want to sing with a microphone. The system will record your kara score. DivX (R) VOD Philips provides you the DivX(R) VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX(R) VOD service.

  • Page 36: Changing The Password

    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. ➜...

  • Page 37: Restricting Playback By Setting Parental Level

    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.

  • Page 38: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! –Make sure FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER to select “FM XX” or “MW XX” (AM X). Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Preset Radio Station

    Manual preset programming Press TUNER (BAND) repeatedly to select the desired tuner band: FM or AM. 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.

  • Page 40: Tape Operation/Recording

    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).

  • Page 41: Preparation For Recording

    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.

  • Page 42: Clock/Timer Operations

    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, “--:--“...

  • Page 43: Viewing The Timer

    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.

  • Page 44: Sound And Volume Controls

    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 DBB/ MAX button on the remote control to select MAX ON to achieve optimal sound. ➜...

  • Page 45: Other Functions

    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 ●...

  • Page 46: Key Control

    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.
  • Page 47 AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power ... 750W Front ... 2 × 85 W RMS FTC Rear ... 2 × 20 W RMS FTC Center ... 40 W RMS FTC Subwoofer ... 55 W RMS FTC Frequency Response . 180 Hz - 16 kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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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