Philips MX5800SA/21R Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 6

    Table of Contents
  • 8

    Care and Safety Information
  • 8

    Supplied Accessories

• 9

  Connections

  • 9

    Step 1: Set Up the Surround Speakers
  • 9

    Step 2: Set Up the Front Speakers with the Subwoofer Stands
  • 10

    Step 3: Connecting Speakers and Twin Subwoofer
  • 11

    Step 4: Placing the Speakers and Subwoofer
  • 11

    Stands
  • 11

    Step 5: Connecting FM/MW Antennas
  • 12

    Step 6: Connecting TV
    • 12

      Using Composite Video Jack (CVBS)
    • 12

      Using Component Video Jacks (Pr Pb Y)
    • 13

      Using S-Video Jack
    • 13

      Using an Accessory RF Modulator
  • 14

    Step 7: Connecting the Power Cord

• 15

  Connections (Optional)

  • 15

    Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box
    • 15

      Viewing and Listening to the Playback
    • 15

      Using the VCR for Recording Dvds
  • 15

    Connecting Digital Audio Equipment
    • 15

      Listening to the Playback

• 16

  Functional Overview

  • 16

    Main Unit and Remote Control
    • 17

      Control Buttons Available On the Remote Only

• 18

  Getting Started

  • 18

    Step 1: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote Control
    • 18

      Using the Remote Control to Operate the System
  • 18

    Step 2: Setting the Clock
  • 19

    Step 3: Setting the TV
    • 19

      Changing the NTSC/PAL Setting Via the Remote Control
    • 19

      Selecting the Colour System That Corresponds to Your TV
  • 20

    Step 4: Selecting Speaker Layout
    • 20

      Changing Seating Control Position
    • 21

      Setting the Speakers' Channels
  • 21

    Step 5: Setting Language Preference

• 22

  Disc Operations

  • 22

    Playable Discs
  • 22

    Playing Discs
    • 23

      Turning On/Off Auto Eco Standby Mode
  • 23

    Using the Disc Menu
  • 23

    Basic Playback Controls
    • 23

      Resuming Playback From the Last Stopped Point (DVD/VCD)
    • 23

      Replacing Discs Without Interrupting Playback
  • 24

    Selecting Various Repeat Functions
    • 24

      Repeat Play Mode
    • 24

      Repeating a Section Within a Chapter/Track
  • 24

    Programme Favourite Tracks
  • 24

    (Audio Cds Only)
    • 25

      Clearing the Programme
  • 26

    Using the Menu Bar to Programme
  • 27

    Playing MP3 Disc
    • 27

      Programme MP3 Disc

• 28

  DVD Menu Options

  • 28

    Using the Menu Bar
  • 29

    Using the Karaoke Feature
  • 30

    Using the Setup Menu (User Preference Settings)
    • 30

      Setting the TV Shape
    • 31

      Improving the Image for NTSC Setting
    • 31

      Adjusting the Picture Position On the TV
    • 31

      Selecting a Predefined Colour Setting
    • 32

      Fine-Tuning the Personal Colour Setting
    • 32

      Improving the Image for Progressive Scan Video Output Setting
    • 33

      Setting the Digital Output
    • 33

      Setting the PCM Output
    • 34

      Setting the Analogue Output
    • 34

      Night Mode - Turning On/Off
    • 35

      Status Window - Turning On/Off
    • 35

      PBC (Playback Control) - Turning On/ Off
    • 35

      Help Text - Turning On/Off
    • 36

      Changing the Password
    • 37

      Restricting Playback By Setting Parental Level
    • 38

      Locking/Unlocking the DVD for Viewing
    • 39

      Enabling Play One / Play Always
    • 39

      Changing the Country

• 40

  Tuner Operations

  • 40

    Tuning to Radio Stations
  • 40

    Presetting Radio Stations
    • 40

      Using the Plug and Play
    • 40

      Automatic Presetting
    • 41

      Manual Presetting
  • 41

    Selecting a Preset Radio Station
    • 41

      Deleting a Preset Radio Station
  • 41

    Changing Tuning Grid

• 42

  Timer Operations

  • 42

    Setting the Timer
    • 42

      Activating/Deactivating the Timer
  • 43

    Setting the Sleep Timer

• 44

  Sound and Volume Controls

  • 44

    Sound Control
    • 44

      Selecting Surround Sound
    • 44

      Turning On/Off Clear Voice Effect
    • 44

      Changing Subwoofer Volume Level
    • 44

      Adjusting Bass/Treble Level

• 45

  Other Functions

  • 45

    Switching On/Off
    • 45

      Switching to Active Mode
    • 45

      Switching to Eco Power Standby Mode
    • 45

      Switching to Standby Mode (View Clock)
  • 45

    Dimming System's Display Screen

• 46

  Troubleshooting

• 48

  Specifications

• 49

  Glossary