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Philips MCD297/12 User Manual

Philips MCD297/12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MCD297 DVD Micro Theatre Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual Manuel d'utilisation Manual del usuario Benutzerhandücher Gebruikershandleidingen Manuale per l'utente Användarhandböckerna Brugermanual...

  • Page 2: How To Connect Plug

    See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MCD297 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven...
  • Page 3 RECORD PLAY F. FWD STOP OPEN PAUSE...
  • Page 4 ¡ USB/ USB/ & ™ £ ≤...
  • Page 5 Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 44 Español --------------------------------------------- 80 Deutsch ------------------------------------------- 117 Nederlands -------------------------------------- 155 Italiano -------------------------------------------- 193 Svenska ------------------------------------------- 230 Dansk --------------------------------------------- 266...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Features ... 10 Discs for playback ... 10 Supplied accessories ... 10 Environmental information ... 11 Care and safety information ... 11 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers ... 13 Step 2: Connecting speakers ... 14 Step 3: Antenna connection ... 14 Step 4: Connecting TV ...
  • Page 9 System Menu Options Basic operations ... 28 SYSTEM SETUP ... 28-30 TV SYSTEM SCREEN SAVER TV TYPE PASSWORD RATING DEFAULT DIVX(R) VOD registration code LANGUAGE SETUP ... 30 VIDEO SETUP ... 30 BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION AUDIO SETUP ... 30-31 DIGITAL OUT DOWNMIX 3D PROCESSING LPCM...

  • Page 10: 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 system so you can use the system’s surround sound speakers.

  • 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: Hearing Safety

    General Information/Maintenance Finding a suitable location ● Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. ● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. Cleaning the head and the tape paths ●...

  • Page 13: Connections

    FM antenna Speaker (right) FM aerial 75 Ω MW aerial IMPORTANT! – The type plate is located at the rear of the system. – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. –...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting Speakers

    Step 2: Connecting speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKER terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.

  • Page 15: Using S-Video In Jack

    Antenna In jack (or labelled 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. RF coaxial cable to TV AUDIO IN...

  • Page 16: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connections Step 5: Connecting the power cord IMPORTANT! – Never make or change any connection with the power switched on. After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Optional: Connecting additional equipment IMPORTANT! –...

  • Page 17: Controls

    Controls on the system ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON y – switches the system on or to Eco power/normal standby mode. iR sensor – infrared sensor for remote control. CLOCK Standby mode – sets the system clock. Playback mode – displays clock. Mode Selection 9 ...
  • Page 18 Controls DISC MENU (disc mode only) – DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents menu. – VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on or off . 22/33 Tuner – press to tune to a lower/higher radio frequency gradually. – press and hold, then release the key to start automatic search for a radio frequency downward/upward.

  • Page 19: Preparations

    IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Before using the remote control Pull out the plastic protective sheet. Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example CD, TUNER).

  • Page 20: Step 2: Setting Video Preference

    Preparations Step 2: Setting video preference IMPORTANT! – Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See "Connections-Connecting TV".) Turn on the TV set and set it to the correct Video-In channel. ➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then press the channel button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Setting Language Preference

    Note: The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Type will not affect the picture during playback. To exit the menu Press SYSTEM MENU again. Step 3: Setting language preference You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD Micro System will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you...

  • Page 22: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Switching the system on ● Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B on the front panel. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press SOURCE repeatedly (or DISC, TUNER, TAPE or USB/AUX on the remote). ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode ●...

  • Page 23: Disc Operations

    Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD Player front panel. ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the disc door and load in a disc, then press the same button again to close the disc door.
  • Page 24 Disc Operations Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG) Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the video image during playback. Press ZOOM on the remote repeatedly to enlarge or reduce the playback video image. Press 22/33/5/4 to pan across the TV screen. Repeat and shuffle modes (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/DivX) ●...

  • Page 25: Forward/Reverse Searching

    Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/ CD/MP3/WMA) Press TUNING 22/33 during playback to select the required speed: X2, X4, X8 or X20 (backward or forward). ➜ Sound will be muted. To return to normal speed, press 2;. Time search & search by chapter/track number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/DivX) Press GOTO until the time or chapter/track edit box appears.

  • Page 26: Playing Mp3 Disc

    Disc Operations Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Disc IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See "Setting up the TV".) Playing MP3/WMA disc General operation Load an MP3/WMA disc. ➜ A data disc menu appears on the TV screen and playback starts automatically from the first track.

  • Page 27: Special Jpeg Features

    Special JPEG features Zoom picture (JPEG) ● During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales (X2, X3, X4, X1/2, X1/3 and X1/4). ● Use 22/33/5/4 to view the zoomed picture. Slide show playback modes (JPEG) ● During playback, press PROG/ANGLE repeatedly to select different slide-show playback modes:...

  • Page 28: System Menu Options

    System Menu Options Basic operations Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. Press 22/33 to select a page to be set. Press 5/4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 33 or OK. Move the cursor by pressing 5/4 to highlight the selected item.

  • Page 29: Rating

    RATING 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 dependent.

  • Page 30: Divx(R) Vod Registration Code

    System Menu Options DIVX(R) VOD registration code Philips provides you the DivX Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/ vod. In SYSTEM SETUP page, press 3 4 to highlight DIVX(R) VOD.

  • Page 31: Digital Out

    DIGITAL OUT ➜ DIGITAL/OFF: Turns off the digital output. ➜ DIGITAL OUT: If you have connected your DIGITAL OUT to a multi-channel decoder/ receiver. ➜ DIGITAL/PCM: Only if your receiver is not capable of decoding multi-channel audio. DOWNMIX These options allow you to set the stereo analogue output of your DVD Player.

  • Page 32: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE on the set or TUNER on the remote repeatedly until the desired waveband (FM or MW) is displayed. Press and hold TUNING 22/33 and release the button. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception.

  • Page 33: Rds

    Radio Data System is a service that allows FM stations to show additional information. If you are receiving a RDS station, station name are displayed. When automatic programming is used, RDS stations will be programmed first. Scrolling through different RDS information ●...

  • Page 34: Usb

    Using a USB mass storage device By connecting a USB mass storage device to the Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the music stored on the external device through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system. Compatible USB mass storage devices With the Hi-Fi system, you can use –...

  • Page 35: Playing A Usb Mass Storage Device

    Playing a USB mass storage device Check the USB device has been properly connected. (See Connections: Connecting an additional equipment) Press SOURCE once or more to select USB (or USB/AUX on the remote control). ➜ The icon appears. – NO TRACK appears if no audio file is found in the USB device.

  • Page 36: Tape Operation/Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording RECORD PLAY F. FWD Tape playback Press SOURCE on the front panel repeatedly (or TAPE on the remote control) to select the tuner source. ➜ TAPE TAPE The display shows “TAPE TAPE TAPE” throughout tape operation. Press 3 on the flapdoor to access the tape deck keys.

  • Page 37: Synchro Start Cd Recording

    Preparation for recording Select TAPE source. Load a recordable tape into the tape deck with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to be recorded. CD/VCD/DVD – load the disc. TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. AUX –...

  • Page 38: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer Clock setting See "Preparations-Step 2: Setting the clock". Timer setting ● The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the selected source (DISC, TUNER or USB) starts playback at a preset time. Make sure the clock is set before using the timer.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    ... 4 Hz - 22 kHz (48kHz) ... 4 Hz - 44 kHz (96kHz) Digital Output ..SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial Number of programmable tracks ... 16 Signal-to-noise ratio ... ≥ 65 dBA Channel separation ... ≥ 40 dB (1 kHz) Total harmonic distortion ...

  • Page 40: 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 41 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 Left and right sound outputs are reversed.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem The USB device doesn’t play on my MCD297. Solution ✔ It is not set in the USB mode. Select USB mode. ✔ The device is not securely connected to MCD297’s USB port. Re-connect the device. ✔ The device is not supported by MCD297, or the audio file format stored on the device is not supported by MCD297.

  • Page 43: 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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