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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. . 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 Corporation and other rights owners.
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Contents English General Information Disc Operations Features ................................................................ 10 Discs for playback .............................................. 10 Supplied accessories .......................................... 10 Environmental information .............................. 11 Care and safety information ...................... 11-12 Playing discs ......................................................... 24 Using the disc menu ..............................
English Contents System Menu Options Basic operations ................................................. 29 SYSTEM SETUP ............................................ 29-31 TV SYSTEM SCREEN SAVER TV TYPE PASSWORD RATING DEFAULT DIVX(R) VOD registration code LANGUAGE SETUP .......................................... 31 VIDEO SETUP .................................................... 31 BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE SATURATION AUDIO SETUP .............................................
General Information English 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. Parental control (rating level) Lets you set a rating level so that your children cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set. The following formats can’t be supported • The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS, *.
Environmental information Any unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
General Information/Maintenance English 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 ● 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. ● Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
English Connections AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN Cr Cb VIDEO IN FM wire antenna MW loop antenna Y AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN TV IN VIDEO IN 3 DIGITAL OUT Speaker (right) LINE OUT R Speaker (left) L L R MW ANTENNA FM ANTENNA AUX/ CDR IN SUB WOOFER OUT + R L + SPEAKERS 8Ω 5 AC power cord IMPORTANT! – The type plate is located at the rear of the system. – The voltage selector located at the back of this system is preset at 220V-240V from the factory.
Connections English Step 2: Connecting speakers 1 FM Antenna 2 Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Fully inser t the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown. ● For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) terminal.
1 Use the component video cables (red/blue/ English Connections Using S-Video In jack green) to connect the system’s Cr Cb Y jacks to the corresponding Component video input jacks on the TV set. 2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player through AUDIO IN your TV, use the audio cables (white/red-not supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
Connections English Using an accessory RF modulator IMPORTANT! – If your TV set only has a single 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. Step 5: Connecting the power cord IMPORTANT! – Never make or change any connection with the power switched on.
English Connections Viewing and listening to the playback of other equipment A Connect the system's AUX (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette deck). Before starting operation, press SOURCE on the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on the remote in order to activate the input source.
Controls English Controls on the system 1 STANDBY-ON y – switches the system on/off. % 2 Display screen – – to view the current status of the system. 3 SOURCE – to select the respective sound source : DVD TAPE, AUX or TUNER. 4 BAND / DISPLAY for Tuner ............. to select waveband : FM or MW. for DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD displays disc information on the TV screen and system display panel during playback. for VCD/CD/MP3-CD…to program disc tracks. for Tuner ............. to program preset radio stations.
6 DISC MENU (disc mode only) – – DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents menu. VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on or off . 7 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. Disc (not for MP3 CD) searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in the disc menu or system menu bar.
Preparations English IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 Place two batteries (Type R06 or AA) in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by “+” and “–” symbols. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
Step 3: Setting video preference PAL – If the connected TV is PAL system, select this mode. It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format. IMPORTANT! – Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See "Connections-Connecting TV".) AUTO – If the connected TV is multi system, select this mode.The output format will be in accordance with the video signal of the disc. – Setting TV TYPE Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
Preparations English 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. OSD LANGUAGE (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the TV screen. Select the language from the displayed list. AUDIO LANG (DVD only) Switches the display language of the sound track. Select the language from the displayed list. To exit the menu Press SYSTEM MENU again.
Switching the system on/off ● Press STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote). ➜ “HELLO” is displayed briefly. The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press SOURCE repeatedly (or DISC, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the remote). ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch off the volume temporarily ● Press MUTE on the remote. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and “MUTE” flashes. ● To activate sound reproduction, you can: – press MUTE again; – adjust the volume controls; – change source.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the disc mechanism. – Do not move the system during playback. Doing so may damage the system. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc matches the regional code of your player.
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG) 1 2 Program (not for Picture CD) Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the video image during playback. Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge or reduce the playback video image. To select favourite tracks/chapters for playback in preferred sequence. Press 22/33/5/4 to pan across the TV screen. Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA) ● Press MODE repeatedly to choose a repeat mode during playback. For DVD CHAPTER – to repeat playback of the current chapter.
Disc Operations English Special disc features Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/ CD/MP3/WMA) 1 2 Press TUNING 22/33 during playback to select the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X or 20X (backward or forward). ➜ Sound will be muted. To return to normal speed, press PLAY/ PAUSE 2;. Playing a Title (DVD) 1 Press DISC MENU. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. 2 3 Use 22/33/5/4 to select a play option. Press OK to confirm.
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Disc Playing JPEG Picture CD IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See "Setting up the TV".) General operation Playing MP3/WMA disc General operation 1 2 Load an MP3/WMA disc. ➜ A data disc menu appears on the TV screen and playback starts automatically from the first track. Press 22 to move to the album column on the left of the TV screen, then use 5/4 to select an album and press OK to open it.
Disc Operations English Special JPEG features Playing a DivX disc Zoom picture (JPEG) This DVD player supports the DivX movie playback that you download from your computer onto a CD-R/RW (see “System Menu Options-DIVX(R) VOD registration code” for more information). Load a DivX disc. ➜ Playback will start automatically. If not press PLAY/PAUSEÉÅ. ● During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales (X2, X3, X4, X1/2, X1/3 and X1/4).
English System Menu Options Basic operations 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. 2 3 4 5 Press 22/33 to select a page to be set. 6 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. ➜ In cases of value setting, press 5/4 to adjust values. Press OK to confirm. ➜ ON: In STOP, PAUSE or No DISC mode, if no actions are performed about 5 minutes, the screen saver will be activated.
System Menu Options English 4 PG 13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. Parental Guidance suggested. 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. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
English System Menu Options DIVX(R) VOD registration code 1 Philips provides you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/ vod. In SYSTEM SETUP page, press 3 4 to highlight DIVX(R) VOD, then press 33 or OK to ener its submenu and press OK again to confirm. ➜ The registration code will appear. XR8954E9 DONE 2 3 Press OK to exit.
System Menu Options English DIGITAL OUT MIC SETUP ➜ DIGITAL/OFF: Turns off the digital output. ➜ DIGITAL/RAW: 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. See “Basic Functions-Microphone Mixing, Key Control” for details. DOWNMIX This options allows you to set the stereo analogue output of your DVD Player.
English Radio Reception BAND RECORD STANDBY-ON DISPLAY iR PRESET SOURCE TUNING PROGRAM VOLUME DSC DBB INCREDIBLE SURROUND ANGLE A-B MODE PROGRAM OPEN/ Tuning to radio stations 1 1 Select TUNER source. ➜ “FM” or “MW” is displayed. 2 Press BAND/DISPLAY (TUNER on the remote) to select the desired waveband : FM or MW. 3 4 Manual programming Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to radio stations”). 2 Press PROGRAM to activate programming.
Radio Reception English Changing tuning grid (not available for all versions) In North and South America, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. Changing the tuning grid will erase all previously stored preset radio stations. Press and hold 9 on the system in the tuner mode. ➜ The display will show "GRID 9" or "GRID 10".
English Tape Operation/Recording PRESET TUNING ANGLE IS 3 MODE PROGRAM DSC General information on recording Tape playback 1 2 A-B Select TAPE source. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç to open the tape door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ● For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I) tapes on which the tabs have not yet been broken. This deck is not suitable for recording on METAL (IEC IV) type tapes. ● Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left.
Tape Operation/Recording English Preparation for recording 1 2 3 Select TAPE source. Load a recordable tape into the tape deck with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to be recorded. DISC – load the disc. TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. AUX – connect external equipment. When recording is in progress ● To stop recording, press STOP9. ● It is not possible to activate the timer function. Synchro start CD recording (for CD only) 1 Select DISC source.
English Clock/Timer PRESET TUNING ANGLE IS 4 Clock setting See "Preparations-Step 2: Setting the clock". Timer setting ● The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the last selected source is switched on at a set time (one time operation). The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used. A-B MODE PROGRAM DSC Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel or press VOL +/- on the remote to activate or deactivate the timer and press TIMER on the remote to complete the setting.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ....................................... 2 x 25 W RMS ...................................................................... 1000 W PMPO Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 60 dBA Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V) Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω Impedance headphones ....................
English Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. 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 Solution ✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly No power. connected.
Troubleshooting English Problem Solution The language for the sound or subtitle cannot be changed when playing a DVD. ✔ Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD. ✔ Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. No image is output when a function is selected. ✔ Make sure the component is connected correctly. ✔ Press the correct function button for the input source. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Poor radio reception.
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. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV set, Stereo, etc.).
