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Philips LX8300SA/05 User Manual

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DVD VIDEO / SACD HOME THEATER SYSTEM
LX8300SA
User manual
Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support
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001-047-LX83-22-Eng
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6/9/04, 1:52 PM
3139 115 23261

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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO / SACD HOME THEATER SYSTEM LX8300SA User manual Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 001-047-LX83-22-Eng 6/9/04, 1:52 PM 3139 115 23261...

  • Page 2: How To Connect Plug

    The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. 001-047-LX83-22-Eng Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio LX8300SA, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på...
  • Page 3 LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length 650~660 nm (DVD) 784~796 nm (CD) Output Power 7 mW (DVD) 10 mW (VCD/CD) Beam divergence 60 degree This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 4 As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www. p4c.philips.com for software upgarde. En raison de la diversité des formats utilisés par les fabricants, votre système DVD peut nécessiter l'ajout de périphériques ou une mise à...

  • Page 5: Language Code

    Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Avestan 6569 Aymara 6589 Azerhaijani 6590 Bahasa Melayu 7783 Bashkir 6665 Belarusian 6669 Bengali 6678 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Bokmål, Norwegian 7866 Bosanski 6683 Brezhoneg 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Language Code General Information Supplied accessories ... 8 Care and safety information ... 8 Connections Step 1: Assemble the speakers ... 9 Step 2: Connecting DVD system and speakers to the AV subwoofer ... 10 Step 3: Connecting TV ... 11 Using Scart jacks ...
  • Page 7 Switching to an active mode ... 41 Switching to Eco Power standby mode ... 41 Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television ... 41 Dimming system’s display screen ... 42 Setting the Sleep timer ... 42 Recording to an external device ... 42...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Finding a suitable location – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System 3139 115 23271 6/9/04, 2:01 PM...

  • Page 9: Connections

    Step 1: Assemble the speakers You can attach the speakers directly to their bases if you want to place them on a flat surface. You can choose to hang the speakers (front and rear only) on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Connecting Dvd System And Speakers To The Av Subwoofer

    Connections Step 2: Connecting DVD system and speakers to the AV subwoofer DVD System TO AV SUBWOOFER TO AV SUBWOOFER Front Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Right) Connect the supplied speakers to the rear of the AV subwoofer using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker connectors.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connecting Tv

    Step 3: Connecting TV IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. – Scart (RGB) Video provides better picture quality than S-Video and Composite Video.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Connecting A Progressive Scantv

    Connections Step 4: Connecting a Progressive Scan TV IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Y Pb Pr and a progressive scan TV is required. – DO NOT connect both SCART and Y Pb Pr to a TV, it may affect the picture quality.

  • Page 13: Step 6: Connecting Fm/Mw Antennas

    Step 6: Connecting FM/MW antennas fix the claw into the slot ➠ antenna Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.

  • Page 14: Connections (Optional)

    Connections (Optional) Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box S-VIDEO AUDIO SCART IN VIDEO IN TO AV SUBWOOFER Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.

  • Page 15: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

    Connecting digital audio equipment (for example) CD Recorder TO AV SUBWOOFER Listening to the playback Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio device. Before starting operation, press SOURCE to select “DIGI IN” in order to activate the input source.

  • Page 16: Functional Overview

    – TUNER: up or down to select auto ∞ tuning. – Confirms a selection. S / T – DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a track. ≤ – TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips TV only). £ – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/ down. ™ Ç ¡...
  • Page 17 (CD). ¡ ZOOM – Enlarges a picture on the TV screen. ™ TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only). * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 001-047-LX83-22-Eng Functional Overview £ É...

  • Page 18: Top And Front Panel

    – TUNER: starts preset radio station installation in Plug & Play mode. S PREV / NEXT T – DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a track. – TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips TV only). – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/ down. Ç STOP –...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv

    Getting Started Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Setting Language Preferences

    Step 3: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Setting The Speakers' Channels

    Getting Started Step 4: Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (centre and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. IMPORTANT! Press SURR button on the remote to select Multi-channel surround mode before adjusting the speaker settings.

  • Page 23: Disc Operations

    IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.

  • Page 24: Auto Eco Power Standby Mode

    Disc Operations Auto Eco Power standby mode This is a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Eco Power standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. Basic playback controls Pausing playback During playback, press Å...

  • Page 25: Other Operations For Video Playback (Dvd/Vcd/Svcd)

    Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) DISPLAY Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.

  • Page 26: Zooming In

    Disc Operations Zooming in This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged picture. During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to select different zoom factor. ➜ Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move through the zoomed image.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Title (Dvd Only)

    Selecting a title (DVD only) Some DVDs may contain several titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, you can start playback from the selected movie title. Press RETURN/TITLE. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 28: Playing Mp3/Jpeg/Divx/ Mpeg-4 Disc

    Disc Operations Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX/ MPEG-4 disc This player can playback DivX, MPEG-4, MP3, JPEG, VCD & SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 19 “Setting the TV”).

  • Page 29: Playing Super Audio Cd (Sacd)

    Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) There are three types of SACD discs : single layer, double layer or hybrid disc. The hybrid disc contains both Super Audio CD and standard audio CD layers, only the SACD layer is possible to playback on this DVD player.

  • Page 30: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm.

  • Page 31: Osd Language

    To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-047-LX83-22-Eng DVD Setup Menu Options ® DivX VOD registration code Philips provide you the DivX (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod.

  • Page 32: Audio Setup Menu

    DVD Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Menu In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Setting the analogue output Set Analogue Output to match your DVD home theatre system’s playback capability. This function can also be accessed via the SURR.

  • Page 33: Night Mode - Turning On / Off

    Night Mode - turning on/off When night mode is activated, the high volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level (for DVD only). It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. This function can also be accessed via the NIGHT button on the remote.

  • Page 34: Progressive Function-Turning On/Off

    DVD Setup Menu Options Progressive function - turning on/off The progressive scan display present 60 complete frames per seconds, rather than 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and eliminates bothersome motion artifacts those jagged edge on moving objects.

  • Page 35: Setting The Video Output

    CONTRAST Increase the value to sharpen the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance the contrast. TINT Increase or decrease the value to change the colour phase of the picture. Choose zero (0) for average setting. COLOUR Increase the value to enhance the colour in your picture or vice versa.

  • Page 36: Pbc

    DVD Setup Menu Options In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2. Press 34 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the six-digit password (see page 37 “Changing the password”).

  • Page 37: Changing The Password

    Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is 136900. In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}.

  • Page 38: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE control to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER MW”. Press 34 briefly on the remote. ➜ "SEARCH" appears. ➜ The next radio station will tune automatically.

  • Page 39: Automatic Presetting

    Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. Press SOURCE control to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER MW”. Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number to begin. Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO" appears.

  • Page 40: Sound Controls

    Sound Controls IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and AV subwoofer are connected (see page 10). VOL +- SURR SOUND Selecting surround sound Press SURR on the remote to select : MULTI-CHANNEL or STEREO. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc.

  • Page 41: Volume Control And Other Functions

    ➜ The display screen will go blank. 001-047-LX83-22-Eng Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television Press SOURCE control until “TV” appears on the display panel. Press ¡1 / 2™ or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.

  • Page 42: Dimming System's Display Screen

    Other Functions Dimming system’s display screen In any active mode, press DIM on the remote to select the desired brightness : DIM 1 : 70% brightness DIM 2 : 50% brightness DIM 3 : 25% brightness DIM OFF : normal brightness Setting the Sleep timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power 400 W RMS - Front 50 W RMS / channel - Rear 50 W RMS / channel - Centre 50 W RMS - Subwoofer 150 W RMS Frequency Response 20 Hz – 50 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio >...

  • Page 44: 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. Problem No power.
  • Page 45 Problem The DVD player does not start playback. There is no sound from the centre and surround speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. Unable to play DivX movies. The DVD system does not work. NOTE: When sending the product for servicing, both the DVD main system and the AV subwoofer are required.

  • Page 46: Glossary

    Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue 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. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
  • Page 47 Glossary Plug and Play: First time power up to the Tuner mode, the system will prompt the user to proceed with the automatic installation of radio stations by simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit. Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
  • Page 48 Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Avestan 6569 Aymara 6589 Azerhaijani 6590 Bahasa Melayu 7783 Bashkir 6665 Belarusian 6669 Bengali 6678 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Bokmål, Norwegian 7866 Bosanski 6683 Brezhoneg 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese...
  • Page 49 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.p4c.philips.com LX8300SA CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 115 23221 SgpJP-0425/22B-7 3139 115 23441 LX8300SA-22B Warranty+Back 10/06/2004, 09:44 AM...
  • Page 50 QUICK USE GUIDE TO AV SUBWOOFER AV Subwoofer Helpful Hints You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view the DVD playback. If your TV is not equipped with a SCART connector, connect your TV through the corresponding video connection A or B (cables not supplied).

  • Page 51: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! Press SOURCE on the remote control until “DISC” appears on the display panel. The DISC LED on the remote will light up for a few seconds.

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