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Summary of Contents for Philips FWD397/98
- Page 1 DVD MINI HI-FI System FWD397 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome...
- Page 2 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
- Page 3 § & ¡ ™ £ ≤ ∞...
- Page 4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other counties. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
- Page 5 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corpora- tion and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents General Information/Maintenance Features ... 8 Discs for playback ... 8 Region codes ... Supplied accessories ... 8 About recycling ... 8 Environmental information ... 9 Care and safety information ... 9 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers ... 10 Step 2: Connecting Speakers .. - Page 7 Disc synchro recording ... 36 AUX Operations Listening to an external source ... 37 Clock / Timer Operations Viewing the clock...38 Setting the clock... 38 Setting wake-up timer...38 Viewing the timer...38 Setting sleep timer...38 Sound and Volume Controls Sound control ... 39 Selecting sound effect Selecting DBB effect Selecting MAX SOUND effect...
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Page 8: General Information/Maintenance
General Information/Maintenance Features Your DVD MINI HI-FI System with 2.0-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: Additional Component Connections Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the system so you can use the system’s speakers. -
Page 9: 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 10: Connections
Connections Step 1: Placing speakers For best possible surround sound, all speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. -
Page 11: 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 12: Using S-Video In Jack
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. ● Use the composite cable (yellow) to connect the system’s VIDEO jack to the video input jack on... -
Page 13: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Mw Antennas
Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas ● 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: Step 6: Connecting A Vcr Or Cable/Satellite Box
Connections Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN 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 15: Functional Overview
Basic function IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press 2 on the system. ● Press DISC1/2/3, USB, TUNER or AUX/ MP3 LINK on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. Switching the system to Standby mode ●... - Page 16 Functional Overview ¡ TIMER/SLEEP – to view and set timer or to set the sleep (auto-off) timer function. ™ MIC LEVEL 1 & MIC LEVEL 2 – to adjust the volume level of MIC1/2. £ MIC 1 & MIC 2 –...
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Page 17: Remote Control
Remote control Notes: – First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (DISC1/2/3 or TUNER, for example). – Then select the desired function ( ¡ , O or P for example). -
Page 18: Demonstration Mode
Functional Overview SUBTITLE – to select desired subtitle. & MODE – to select REPEAT or SHUFFLE function. – to repeat a specific section in the same track/ title. SETUP – to enter or exit the system setup page. VOL +/- –... -
Page 19: Preparations
Press DISC1/2/3 on the front panel (or press DISC1/2/3 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 20: Step 3: Setting Language Preference
Preparations In DISC mode, press SETUP on the remote control. Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 on the remote control to select your preferred option. ➜ Move to “Video Setup Page” and press 4. ➜ Move to “TV Type” and press ¡. –... -
Page 21: Disc Operations
Press DISC1/2/3 to select disc1/2/3 mode. Power on the TV system and set to the correct Video In channel . ➜ 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 22: Basic Playback Controls
Disc Operations Basic playback controls To start playback ● Press 38. To interrupt playback ● Press 38. To resume playback ● Press 38 again. To stop playback ● Press 7. Skipping to another title (track) / chapter For DVD/VCD/CD ● During playback, press I2 to skip to beginning of the current title (track) /chapter, press twice in 2 seconds to skip backward title (track) / chapter,... -
Page 23: Repeating A Section
To cancel Shuffle mode: ● Press MODE repeatedly to select “REPEAT OFF” mode. Notes: – In Tuner, Tape/Aux mode, this button does not function. – When the disc tray is open, Shuffle/Repeat function will be cancelled automatically. – For SVCD and VCD discs, the Repeat function is not available when the PBC function is set to “ON”. -
Page 24: Operations
Disc Operations Special DVD/VCD features Changing subtitle language This operation only works on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. ● Press SUBTITLE to select the desired language. Changing the pictures scales This operation only works on VCDs/DVDs/ JPEGs / DivXs with images. For VCD/DVD/DIVX: ●... -
Page 25: Viewing From Another Angle
Viewing from another angle If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple camera angles , This allows you to view the picture from different angles. Angle selection is determined by the disc format. Press DISPLAY/OSD to display the disc message. -
Page 26: Mp3/Wma/Picture / Divx Disc Operations
MP3/ Picture /Divx 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. MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture disc Load an MP3/WMA/Picture (JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration. -
Page 27: Playing A Divx Disc
Playing a Divx disc This unit supports the playback of Divx movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. Insert a Divx disc. Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 to navigate to the title you want to play. Press 2;... -
Page 28: Dvd Menu Operations
DVD Menu Operations Using the 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. In disc mode, press SETUP. ➜ The setup menu will appear on the TV screen. -
Page 29: Setting The Tv Shape
Setting the TV shape Make sure the format you need is available on the disc. If not, your setting will be invalid. Video Setup Page 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Wide Screen 4:3 Pan Scan Select this if you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not formatted for wide screen viewing. -
Page 30: Improving The Image For Progressive Scan Video Output Setting
5 minutes. The default setting is “On”. DivX (R) VOD Code Philips provide you the DivX(R) VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from the DivX(R) VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. -
Page 31: Night Mode - Turning On/Off
Night mode - turning on/off Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range. Select this to level out the volume. High volume output will be softened and low volume output will be brought upward to an audible level. This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode. -
Page 32: Restricting Playback By Setting Parental Level
DVD Menu Operations 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 33: Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT! – Make sure FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the front panel repeatedly until “FM XX” or “MW XX” appears on the display panel ( or press TUNER on the remote control) Press and hold SEARCH•TUNING 1 / ¡... -
Page 34: Manual Preset Programming
Tuner Operations Manual preset programming Press TUNER repeatedly to select the desired tuner band: FM or MW. Press and hold SEARCH•TUNING 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control to search a radio frequency. Press PROGRAM. ➜ “PROG“... -
Page 35: 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 36: Preparation For Recording
Tape Operation/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 with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to the recorded. -
Page 37: Aux Operations
Listening to an external source You can listen to the sound of the conntected external device through your FWD397. Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX IN terminals of your system. -
Page 38: Clock/Timer Operations
Clock/Timer Operations Viewing the clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (DISC or TUNER) for example: Press CLOCK on the system. ➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds. ➜... -
Page 39: Sound And Volume Controls
Sound control Selecting sound effect The digital sound effect allows you to select from various preset modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music. ●... -
Page 40: Usb Operations
USB Operations Compatibility of the USB connection on this MINI HI-FI system ● This MINI HI-FI system suppor ts most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that are compliant to the USB MSD standards. – Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc. -
Page 41: Usb Playback
USB playback You can play or view the data files (JPEG , MP3, WMA or DivX ). In the USB flash driver or USB memory card reader. However, editing or copying the data file is not possible. Connect the USB flash driver / USB memory card reader directly to the USB DIRECT socket on this unit. -
Page 42: Other Functions
Other Functions Dimming the display In DISC/USB mode, press SETUP on the remote control to enter General Setup Page menu to set the brightness level of display panel. 100% - Full brightness. - Medium brightness. - Dimmest display. This switches off all LED and icons on the front display panel of this unit. -
Page 43: Karaoke
Karaoke Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the system to sing along with the music source. Connect a microphone to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. ➜ “Mic on” will appear on the TV . ● Before connecting the microphone, set the MiC LEVEL1/2 to the minimum level to prevent howling. -
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Total output power ... 3200W PMPO ...240W RMS Frequency Response ... 60 Hz - 18kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... > 62dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX In ... 1V Output Sensitivity Line Out...(CD mode 0dB) 2 V TUNER SECTION Tuning Range ... -
Page 45: 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. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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 47: 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. -
Page 48: Class 1 Laser Product
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