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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-logic” and the double-D symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories. This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
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English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Español --------------------------------------------- 45 Português ------------------------------------------ 84 Português...
Contents Disc Operations General Information/Maintenance Playing discs ............21 Features ..............8 Using the disc menu .......... 21 Discs for playback ..........8 Basic playback controls ........22 Region codes Skipping to another title (track)/chapter Supplied accessories ..........8 Fast search Environmental information ........
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Contents Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ........33 Presetting radio stations ......33-34 Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Selecting a preset radio station ....... 34 Deleting a preset radio station Changing tuning grid .......... 34 Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback ............35 General information on recording ....
General Information/Maintenance Features Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System with 2-channel full analog 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: Region codes Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, supporting virtual surround and stereo.
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.
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General Information/Maintenance Finding a suitable location ● Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. Cleaning the head and the tape paths ● To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the head A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation.
Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and Step 2: Connecting speakers subwoofer and subwoofer Active subwoofer su bw oof er Speaker Speaker (right) (left) Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to “R” and left speaker to “L”, coloured (marked) wire to “+” and black (unmarked) wire to “–”.
Connections Step 3: Connecting TV set IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video Using component Video In jack (Pr Pb Y) connection from the following options, ● Use the component video cables (red/blue/ according to the capabilities of your TV green) to connect the system’s Pr Pb Y jacks to system.
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.
Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/MW Step 5: Connecting the power antennas cord antenna antenna fix the claw into the slot COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO Pr/Cr ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN ● Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the After everything is connected properly, MW jack.
Connections Step 6: Connecting a VCR or Step 7: Connecting digital audio cable/satellite box equipment COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Recording(digital) Viewing and listening to playback Connect the system’s DIGITAL OUT jack to the Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device.
Basic function IMPORTANT! Plug and Play (for tuner installation) Before you operate the system, Plug and play allows you to store all available complete the preparation procedures. radio stations automatically. Switching the system on If plug and play has not been installed ●...
Functional Overview Remote control – in Disc mode, press to fast reverse/forward the disc. 6 O/ P & – in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next chapter/track. – in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station number 7 PLAY/PAUSE 2;...
Functional Overview ≤ KEY for TUNER..to program favorite stations. ! I2 / 3I – to change the tone level to suit your vocal range. ∞ ECHO for DISC..to skip to the previous/next – to adjust the echo level in karaoke mode. chapter/track.
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. ➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then press the channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.
Preparations In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM Step 3: Setting language MENU. preference Select icon and press 4. You can select your preferred language settings Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 keys on the remote so that this DVD Mini Hi-Fi System will control to toggle through the functions and automatically switch to the language for you select your preferred option.
Power on the TV system and set to the correct Video In channel . To access or remove the menu ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD ● Press DISC MENU on the remote control. background screen on the TV set.
Disc Operations ● Press 7 again, or go into STANDBY, POWER Basic playback controls OFF or press OPEN/CLOSE key. To start playback ● Press 38. Notes: – Resume information will be erased if you have changed the disc, opened the disc tray, changed To interrupt playback ●...
Disc Operations Programing favorite tracks Shuffle play mode You can play the contents of the disc in the In this mode, all tracks in the current directory order you want. At most 99 tracks can be will be played once in a random order. stored.
Disc Operations Note: Special DVD/VCD features – If your desired language is not set in the disc, Changing subtitle language you cannot select the language via this function. This operation only works on DVDs with Searching for a particular passage multiple subtitle languages.
Disc Operations Use numeric keys (0-9) to select a desired Press 4 to select the highlighted icon and press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 to select your preferred title/chapter number. option. Press OK to start playback. Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection. Note: To exit, press SYSTEM MENU.
Disc Operations ● Viewing from another angle If PBC ON, the PBC menu (if available) will appear on the TV screen for selection. Use the If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple numeric keys (0-9) to enter your choice. camera angles , the ANGLE mark on the setup page will be set to ON automatically.
MP3/ Picture Disc Operations effect. There are 12 types of scan effect for Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, selection. The selected scan effect will be JPEG) displayed on the TV screen. IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV set and Kodak Picture disc set to the correct Video In channel.
DVD Menu Operations Using the menu bar Slow Motion The slow motion speed will display. Press 4 You can continue some operations directly via repeatedly to select a reverse or forward slow the menu bar on the TV screen without motion speed.
DVD Menu Operations Setting the TV shape Using the setup menu (user Make sure the format you need is available on preference settings) the disc. If not, your setting will be invalid. 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.
DVD Menu Operations Night mode - turning on/off Improving the image for progressive scan video output setting This feature is only applicable when you have connected this system to a Progressive Scan TV NIGHT MODE system through the Component Video jacks. TEST TONE TV SHAPE NIGHT MODE SET TO ON...
DVD Menu Operations Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your Changing the password four-digit code. You can change the four-digit code used as ➜ The password supplied by default is 1234. Password. ➜ If you forget the four-digit code, press 9 four times, the system will change back to the default password.
DVD Menu Operations Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter the four- Restricting playback by setting parental digital code. level Press 3 / 4 to select a rating level between 1-8 Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned and press OK. to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the ➜...
Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! To begin automatic preset from a desired – Make sure FM and MW antennas are preset number connected. ● Press O / P or numeric keys (0-9) to select the desired preset number. Tuning to radio stations Press and hold PROGRAM until “AUTO PROG”...
Tuner Operations Manual preset programming Changing tuning grid Press TUNER (BAND) repeatedly to select the In some countries, the frequency step between desired tuner band: FM or MW. adjacent channels in the MW band is 9 kHz (10 Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on kHz in some areas).
Tape Operation/Recording Rewinding or forwarding fast when IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and playback is stopped tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack Press 1 or ¡ on the front panel. tape may get jammed or may burst in Press 7 when you reach the desired passage.
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 be recorded.
Timer Operations Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Standby mode automatically at a preset time. ● Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly and stop at the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ Following options are available (time in minutes): 15 p30 p45 p60 p90 p120 pOFF p..
Sound and Volume Controls Sound control Volume control Selecting sound effect Changing the volume level The digital sound effect allows you to select from ● Rotate VOLUME clockwise / anti-clockwise (or various preset modes that control the frequency press VOL +/-) to increase or decrease the bands of sound to optimize certain musical master volume level.
Other Functions Notes: Dimming the display – Echo will be disabled automatically when the ● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of microphone is unplugged. – “PLEASE INSERT MIC” is displayed on your brightness for the display: HIGH, MID or LOW. TV screen if you have not connected the microphone to the system in ECHO CONTROL ON Vocal...
Other Functions Listening to external sources 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. Press AUX repeatedly to select AUX mode directly.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION MAIN UNIT Power Supply Rating ..110 - 127 / 220 - 240 V Output power ........1200 W PMPO ............50/60HZ Switchable Stereo mode ........2x30 W RMS Frequency Response . 150 Hz - 18 kHz / ± 3 dB Power Consumption Active ................
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.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution ✔ The language for the sound or subtitle Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded cannot be changed when playing a DVD. on the DVD. ✔ Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. No image is output when a function is ✔...
Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into Multichannel: DVD is specified to have all numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound sound tracks constitute one sound field. has specific numerical values. These jacks send Multichannel refers to a structure of sound audio through two channels, the left and right.