DVD Micro Theater

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Important notes for users in the U.K.

Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA Si dichiara che lapparecchio MCD177 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dellart. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 3 Amp. Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere. How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).

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As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow). Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires. Copyright in the U.K. Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performers Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby 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. 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. Reserve engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

DivX Certified products: DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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English ------------------------------------------------ 6

Franais -------------------------------------------- 40

Espaol --------------------------------------------- 75

Deutsch ------------------------------------------- 110

Nederlands -------------------------------------- 148

Italiano -------------------------------------------- 183

Svenska ------------------------------------------- 218

Dansk --------------------------------------------- 252

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Contents
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General Information
Features .................................................................. 8 Supplied accessories ............................................ 8 Environmental information ................................ 8 Safety information ............................................ 8~9 Maintenance .......................................................... 9 Hearing Safety ....................................................... 9

Disc Operations
Playable Discs ...................................................... 21 Region Codes ...................................................... 21 Playing discs ......................................................... 22 Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 22 Resuming playback ............................................. 22 Selecting and searching .............................. 22~23 Selecting a different track/chapter Fast forwarding/reversing Slow forwarding/reversing Different play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE and REPEAT A-B ......................................................... 23 REPEAT Repeat A-B Programming favourite chapters/tracks ........ 24 Display information ............................................ 24 Moving to another title/chapter ..................... 24 Viewing from another angle ............................. 25 ZOOM .................................................................. 25 AUDIO ................................................................. 25 SUBTITLE ............................................................. 25 Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) . 25~26 Playing MP3 music and JPEG pictures simultaneously ..................................................... 26 Playing a Divx disc .............................................. 27

Connections
Step 1: Placing speakers .................................... 10 Step 2: Connecting speakers ............................ 10 Step 3: Connecting TV set ......................... 11~12 Using Video In jack (CVBS) Using Headphone jack Using Scart jack Using S-Video In jack Using an accessory RF modulator Step 4: Connecting the FM antenna ............... 13 Step 5: Connecting the power cord ............... 13 Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box ................................................................................ 13 Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment . 14 Step 8: Connecting portable audio player .... 14

Functional Overview
Controls on the system .................................... 15 Remote control ........................................... 16~17

System Menu Options

Basic operations ................................................. 28 General Setup Page ............................................ 28 OSD Lang Screen Saver DIVX VOD Audio Setup Page ........................................ 28~29 Night Mode Digital Output Dolby Digital Setup Video Setup Page ......................................... 29~30 TV Display Component TV Type Preference Page ........................................... 30~31 Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Divx Subtitle Default

Getting Started
Step 1: Using the Remote Control ................. 18 Step 2: Setting up the TV ........................... 18~19 Selecting the color system that matches your TV set Component Setting Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 19 Setting the OSD Language Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language

Basic Operations
Switching the system on/off ............................. 20 Power saving automatic standby ..................... 20 Volume control ................................................... 20 Sound Control .................................................... 20 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) DSC (Digital Sound Control) LOUDNESS

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Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 32 Programming radio station .............................. 32 Automatic programming Manual programming Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 32

USB Connection
Using USB connectivity .............................. 33~34

Clock/Timer
Viewing clock ...................................................... 35 Setting clock ........................................................ 35 Setting wake-up timer ....................................... 35 Setting sleep timer ............................................. 35

Specifications ........................................... 36 Troubleshooting ............................. 37~38 Glossary ......................................................... 39

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General Information
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8 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. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. 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. Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Notes for battery disposal Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.

Features
Additional Component Connections Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the DVD micro system. Parental Control (Rating Level) Lets you set a ratings level so that your children cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set. Sleep/Wake-up Timer Enables the system to switch on/off automatically at a preset time.

Supplied accessories
Remote control with one CR2025 battery Two speakers 1 X certified AC/DC 24V adaptor (Brand name: PHILIPS, Model No.: OH-1065B2402700U-EU Input: 100-240V ~50/60Hz 1.5A MAX, Output: 24.0V 2.7A) A/V cable (yellow/red/white) FM wire antenna User Manual and Quick Start Guide If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or Philips.

Safety information
Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnet device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached.

Environmental information
All 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).

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Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible. The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket. Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates.

Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume. Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

Set your volume control at a low setting. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distor tion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss. Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks.

Maintenance
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out, in a straight line. Do not expose the player, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the lens. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for colour discs. The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.

Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time. Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts. Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you. You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

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Step 1:

Placing 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 inser t the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.

Place the left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. Notes: To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV set. Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD System. IMPORTANT! The type plate is located on the bottom of the system. 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. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it.

Notes: For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

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Step 3: Connecting TV set
Using Headphone jack

IMPORTANT! You only need to make one video connection from the following options, according to the capabilities of your TV system. S-Video connection provides higher picture quality. This option must be available on your TV set. Connect the system directly to the TV set. Using Video In jack (CVBS) To listen to TV through this system, use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect AUX IN jack (3.5mm) to the HEADPHONE jack on the TV set (with a 3.5mm-diameter stereo jack). Or, you may use a cinch calbe (not supplied) to connect AUX IN jack (3.5mm) to audio out jacks on the TV set.

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Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the systems COMPOSITE VIDEO jack to the video input jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV set. To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red, supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

Before starting operation, press AUX on the remote control to select AUX in order to activate the input source.

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Using Scart jack

Use the scart cable (not supplied) to connect the systems SCART jacks to the corresponding SCART input jacks on the TV set.
TO TV

Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the systems S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set. To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red, supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Using an accessory RF modulator

TO TV

To listen to TV channels through this system, use the scart cable (not supplied) to connect the systems SCART jack to the corresponding SCART output jack on the TV set.
TO TV

IMPORTANT! If your TV set only has a single 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.

TO TV

Before starting operation, press AUX on the remote control to select AUX in order to activate the input source. The music will be heard through the speakers. Using S-Video In jack

Use the supplied composite cable (yellow) to connect the systems COMPOSITE VIDEO jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator. Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the RF modulator to your TVs RF jack.

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Step 4: Connecting the FM antenna

Step 6:

Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ) jack at the back of the main unit. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall.

Using the VCR for recording DVDs

Step 5: Connecting the power cord

IMPORTANT! Never make or change any connection with the power switched on.

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After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power socket.

Some DVDs are copyright-protected. You cannot record or dub protected discs using VCR. Connect the systems COMPOSITE VIDEO jack to the VIDEO IN jacks on the VCR. Connect the systems LINE OUT (R/L) jacks to to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to make analog stereo (two channels, right and left).

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Step 7:

Connecting digital audio equipment

Step 8:

Connecting portable audio player

Digital audio recorder

Recording (digital) Connect the systems COAXIAL OUT (digital out) jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device (DTS-Digital Theater System compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for example). Before operation, set COAXIAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection.

Portable audio player(MP3) Connect the systems AUX jack (diameter 3.5mm) to the HEADPHONE jack (diameter 3.5mm) on a portable audio player. Before starting playback, press AUX on the remote control to select AUX in order to activate the input source. The music will be heard through the speakers.

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Controls on the system 1 STANDBY ON (2)

switches the system on or to Eco-power standby /standby mode. selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/ FM/AUX. switches on the system. 2; ........................... starts or interrupts disc playback. 9 ............................. stops disc playback or erases a programme. / Disc ....................... press to skip to the previous/ next chapter/title/track. Tuner .................... selects a preset radio station clock/timer ........ adjusts the minutes for the clock/ timer function.

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selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play mode for a disc (For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off). adjusts the volume upward/downward. Disc ....................... displays the current status and/or disc information. clock ...................... sets and views the clock.

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7 VOLUME

8 DISPLAY/CLOCK

9 OPEN/CLOSE0
opens/closes the disc door. connects to external USB mass storage device. point the remote control towards this sensor.

0 USB port ! iR SENSOR

TUNING / Tuner .................... tunes to a radio station Disc ....................... fast searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. clock/timer ........ adjusts the hours for the clock/ timer function. DSC (Digital Sound Control) selects different types of preset sound equalizer settings. DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) enables or disables bass enhancement. 15

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6 OK
confirms a selection. 4 / 3 / 5/6 selects an item in a menu. moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right.

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Disc ....................... fast searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. Tuner .................... tunes to radio stations. clock/timer.... ..... adjusts the hours for the clock/ timer function.

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selects different types of preset sound equalizer settings. starts or interrupts disc playback. Disc ....................... press to skip to the previous/ next chapter/title/track. Tuner .................... selects a preset radio station clock/timer... ...... adjusts the minutes for the clock/ timer function.

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stops disc playback or erases a programme.

! Numeric Keypad (0-9)

inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc. Picture CD ........ during playback, to select a slide show mode. DVD ..................... selects a DVD camera angle. Tuner .................... program the favourite stations. Tuner. .................... press and hold to start automatic preset programming. Disc/USB ............ program the favourite tracks.

@ ANGLE/PROG Remote control 1B

switches the system on or to Eco-power standby /standby mode. selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/ FM/AUX. switches on the system. selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play mode for a disc (For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off). enters or exits the system menu. repeats playback of a specific section within a chapter or a track.

2 Source buttons

# SLEEP/TIMER
activates/deactivates or selects the sleep timer. activates/deactivates or sets the wake-up timer. Disc ....................... displays the current status and/or disc information. clock ...................... sets and views the clock. DISC MENU for DVD, enters or exits disc contents menu. for VCD/SVCD, toggle between PBC ON or OFF.

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$ DISPLAY/CLOCK

4 SYSTEM MENU

5 REPEAT A-B

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^ LOUD/DBB
enables or disables automatic loudness adjustment. enables or disables bass enhancement. adjusts the volume upward/downward. disables or enables sound output.

& VOL +/* MUTE ( AUDIO

for VCD sets stereo, mono left, mono right or mix mono sound mode. for DVD selects an audio language. zoom in or out the picture. selects a subtitle language. In DISC mode, to fast search in a disc by entering a time, title, chapter or track.

) ZOOM SUBTITLE GOTO

Notes for remote control: First select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example DISC , TUNER). Then select the desired function (for example, , ).

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Getting Started
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Step 1: Using Remote Control

IMPORTANT! Before using the remote control, remove the insulation plastic tab as shown in the picture below. If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range is reduced, replace the battery with a new (CR2025) battery.

Step 2: Setting up the TV

IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See Connecting TV).

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Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC source. (See Switching the system on/ off ). Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Usually these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO. See your TV manual for more details. Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel up button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel. Or, the TV Remote Control may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes. Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator. Selecting the color system that matches your TV set This DVD system is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. For the playback of a DVD disc on this DVD system, the color systems of the DVD, TV set and DVD System should match.

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Push to open the battery tray. Replace a new battery according to the indicated polarity. Push the battery tray back to close it. Using the Remote Control to operate the Player

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Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select buttons on the remote. Then select the desired function (for example, , or ). CAUTION! Remove the battery if it is exhausted or if the Remote Control is not being used for a long time. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

Video Setup Page TV Display Component TV Type PAL Multi NTSC

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In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Press / / 4 / 3 keys on the remote control to navigate in the menu. Move to Video Setup Pageand press 4. Move to TV TYPE and press . PAL Select this if the connected TV set is PAL system. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output to PAL format. NTSC Select this if the connected TV set is NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a PAL video disc and output to NTSC system. MULTI Select this if the connected TV set is compatible with both NTSC and PAL (multi system). The output format will be consistent wit the video signal of the disc.

Step 3: Setting language preference

You can select your own preferred language settings. This DVD system will automatically switch to the selected language whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the discs default language will be used instead. The OSD language in the system menu will remain once selected. Setting the OSD Language

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In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU Press / / 4 / 3 keys on the remote control to navigate in the menu. Move to General Setup Page and press 4. Move to OSD Lang and press . Press 4 / 3 to select a language and press OK. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language

Select an item and press OK. The screen messages for further setting confirmation may appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to confirm the setting or not. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU.

Preference Page

Component Setting Component selection enables you to choose the type of video output suitable for your DVD system.

Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Divx Subtitle Default

English Spanish Portuguese Thai Chinese English Others

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In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Press / / 4 / 3 keys on the remote control to navigate in the menu. Move to Video Setup Pageand press 4. Move to Component and press . S-VIDEO Select S-VIDEO if you have connected the SVIDEO output to your TV using S-VIDEO jack. SCART Select SCART if you have connected the SCART output to your TV using SCART jack.

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In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU Press / / 4 / 3 keys on the remote control to navigate in the menu. Move to Preference Page and press 4. Move to one of the following and press . Audio (discs soundtrack) Subtitle (discs subtitles) Disc Menu (discs menu) Press 4 / 3 to select a language and press OK. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU.

Select an item and press OK. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU.

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Basic Operations
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20 IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the connection procedures. When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming power.To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, reomve the AC power plug from the wall socket.

Volume control
Press VOLUME (or VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. The display briefly shows VOL and a volume value from 01 to 31 ( MIN or MAX is displayed when adjusted to the lowest or highest volume level). To switch off the volume temporarily Press MUTE on the remote. Playback will continue without sound and MUTE appears. To activate sound reproduction, you can: press MUTE again; adjust the volume controls; change source.

Switching the system on/off

In standby/Eco-power standby mode, press STANDBY-ONB or SOURCE on the set, or DISC, USB, FM or AUX on the remote to switch on the system. The system will switch to the selected or last selected source. To switch the system to standby mode In power-on mode, press briefly STANDBYONB (B on the remote). The clock time will be displayed. Or "--:--" will be displayed if clock time is not set. To switch the system to Eco-power standby mode In power-on mode, press and hold STANDBYONB (B on the remote). ECO POWER is displayed briefly. Eco-power lamp B on the front panel will light up. The LCD display will go blank. Helpful hints: Pressing and holding B on the remote can switch between Eco-power standby and normal standby.

Sound Control
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) DBB enhances the bass response. Press breifly LOUD/DBB to enable or disable DBB feature. If DBB is activated, DBB will be shown. Helpful hints: Some discs might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume. DSC (Digital Sound Control) DSC provides a different type of preset sound equalizer setting. Press DSC on the remote (or on the system) repeatedly to select: POP(default), CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ. LOUDNESS LOUDNESS feature enables the system to automatically increase the treble and bass sound effect at low volume (the higher the volume, the lower the treble and bass increase). Press and hold LOUD/DBB on the remote control to enable/disable LOUDNESS feature. icon appears/disappears after this feature is enabled/disabled.

Power saving automatic standby

As a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Standby mode if you dont press any button within 15 minutes in the stop mode.

Disc Operations
IMPORTANT! Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player malfunction. If the inhibit icon appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time.

Region Codes
DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or Region 2 in order to play on this DVD system. You cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions.

Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play: Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) Video CDs (VCDs) Super Video CDs (SVCDs) Finalised DVD recordable (DVDR) Digital Versatile Discs + Recordable (DVD+R) Digital Versatile Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW) Audio Compact Discs (CDs) MP3/WMA discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CD-R (W) ISO 9660/UDF format JPEG resolution support up to 3073x2048 Supported sampling frequencies: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz. Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps), variable bit rates (average 128kbps) DivX files on CD-R(W)/DVD+R(W):
DivX 3/4/5

Note: If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Improper formatted disc will not play on this DVD Player.

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For DVDs and VCDs, make sure that the system is properly connected to your TV (See Connecting a TV), and your TV is turned on and set to video-in channel (See Setting up the TV). Press SOURCE on the system once or more to select DVD mode ( or DISC on the remote control). You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Push OPEN/CLOSE on the top of the system to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the print side facing up and close the disc tray. Playback will start automatically (depending on the disc type). If a disc menu appears on the TV, see Using the Disc Menu. If the disc is locked by parental control, you must enter your six-digit password. (See Changing the password).

Playback control (PBC) PBC playback allows you to play Video CD interactively, following the menu on the display. Press DISC MENU to toggle between PBC ON and PBC OFF. Playing a disc with PBC function If PBC OFF, the system will start playback automatically. If PBC ON, the PBC menu (if available) will appear on the TV screen for selection. Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your choice. Note: This function is not available for DVD/CD/MP3/ DivX disc.

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Resuming playback
During playback, press 9 once to stop the playback in resume mode, then press to start playback from where you have stopped. To cancel the resume mode In the stop position, press 9 again to fully stop the playback. Or open the disc door, or switch the system to standby mode.

To interrupt playback Press . is displayed on the TV screen. To resume playback, press again.

Selecting and searching

To stop playback Press 9. Selecting a different track/chapter For DVD/VCD/CD/MP3: During playback, briefly press / to select the previous or next track/chapter. Or, use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to directly input your track number. After selecting, playback will automatically start from the beginning of the selected track. Helpful hints: Some VCDs have a single track, so track selecting or an invalid input value for the current disc will be ignored. If the player has been set to repeat chapter (track), pressing this button will replay the same chapter (track) from its beginning.

Using the Disc Menu 1

Press DISC MENU on the remote control. If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed. Press / / 4 / 3 to select the desired title or chapter, and then press or OK. Playback starts from the selected title or chapter. Press DISC MENU on the remote control to go to disc menu of the disc. Note: If no title menu or root menu is recorded in the DVD disc, pressing this button will restart playback from the first track.

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Fast forwarding/reversing For VCDs/SVCDs/CDs REPEAT TRACK: Repeats the current track REPEAT ALL: Plays all the tracks repeatedly SHUFFLE: Random play REPEAT OFF: Switchs off play mode For MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX REPEAT ONE: Repeats the current track REPEAT ALL: Plays all the tracks repeatedly SHUFFLE: Random play REPEAT OFF: Switchs off play mode To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly until various play modes are no longer displayed. In shuffle playback mode: Press button to select another track in a shuffle order. Press 9 to stop shuffle playback. To cancel Shuffle mode: Press MODE repeatedly to select repeat off to cancel Shuffle mode. Notes: In Tuner or AUX mode, this button does not function. When the disc tray is opened, Shuffle/Repeat function will be cancelled automatically. Repeat A-B You can play a specific section in a chapter/track repeatedly.

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For DVD/VCD/DivX/WMA/MP3: During playback, press / repeatedly to select fast search speed in forward or reverse playback. To resume to normal playback, press . Or, press / repeatedly until is displayed on the TV screen. Helpful hints: Fast searching forward/backward is available only within the same track. Slow forwarding/reversing

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For DVD/VCD: During playback, press 3 / 4 repeatedly to select slow search speed in forward or reverse playback. To resume to normal playback, press . Or, press 3 / 4 repeatedly until is displayed on the TV screen. Helpful hints: For VCD, slow reverse is unavailable.

Different play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE and REPEAT A-B

REPEAT For DVDs/VCD/CD/MP3 During playback, press repeatedly MODE on the system to choose desired repeat play modes. For VCD with PBC feature, PBC must be turned off first. For DVDs CHAPTER REPEAT: Repeats the current chapter TITLE REPEAT: Repeats the current title REPEAT ALL: Plays all the content repeatedly SHUFFLE: Random play REPEAT OFF: Switches off play mode

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Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen start point. Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point. The passage will now repeat continuously. To resume normal play, press REPEAT A-B again. Note: The A-B function can only be set within the same chapter or track.

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Programming favourite chapters/tracks

You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want.

PROG to remove it from programme playlist.

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Press STOP to stop program playback . Press DISC MENU return to disc menu. Notes: At most 20 tracks can be stored for DVD/VCD/ SVCD/CD/CDG. At most 100 tracks can be stored for MP3/ WMA/JPEG.

For DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD/CDG Press PROG on the remote control. The programming menu appears.

Display information
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In disc mode, press DISPLAY/CLOCK repeatedly to select the following display information.

Use the numeric keys (0-9) to input the track /chapter number in the order you want. (two digits must be entered, e.g., 06 ). If there are more than ten tracks to be programmed in total, select {NEXT} on the screen and press OK (or press 3I on the remote control) to access the next programming page. To remove the track/chapter from the programming menu, select the track/chapter and press OK. Select {Start} to play the program. To stop playback, press 9 once. To exit the program mode, press 9 twice. For MP3/WMA/JPEG

Menu

Moving to another title/chapter

Some discs may contain more than one title or chapter. If the disc has a title or chapter menu recorded on it, you can start playback from the selected item. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to display the message of title and chapter. Use 4 / 3 to highlight an item and press OK. Use numeric keys (0-9) to select a desired title/chapter number. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to exit the disc information menu. Note: Selecting a title or chapter might not be possible on certain discs.

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Press 4 / 3 to select a track/picture on the disc menu. Then press PROG to add the track/ picture to playlist. Add To Playlist will show on the disc menu. Press DISC MENU three times. playlist menu will appear. Press 4 / 3 to select a track/picture on the disc menu. Then press PROG to add the track/ picture to playlist. Press 4 / 3 to select a track/picture and press OK to start playback. You can select a track/picture and press

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Viewing from another angle
If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple camera angles, this function allows you to view the picture from different angles. Angle selection is determined by the disc format.

SUBTITLE
Press repeatedly SUBTITLE on the remote control to select different subtitle languages. The feature is disc dependant.

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Press DISPLAY/CLOCK on the remote control to display the message of title and chapter. Use 4 / 3 to highlight Angle and press OK.

Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG)

IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV set and set to the correct Video In channel. MP3/JPEG Picture disc

Use numeric keys (0-9) to select desired angle. Or, you may directly press ANGLE to change the views from different angles.

ZOOM
Zooming allows you to enlarge the video/ JPEG image during playback. For DVDs/VCDs Press ZOOM repeatedly to change the zooming scale. 2X -->3X -->4X -->1/2X-->1/3X--> 1/4X For JPEG Press ZOOM repeatedly to change the zooming scale. 100% -->125%-->150%-->200%-->75%-->50% To pan through the enlarged image, press /6 / 3 / 4 buttons.

Load an MP3/Picture (JPEG) disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration. The disc menu appears on the TV

Select a track in the menu and press OK to start playback. For MP3/WMA, playback will start automatically.
(MP3 disc menu)

Press ZOOM repeatedly to exit ZOOM mode.

AUDIO
For DVDs On the remote control, press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language for sound track. The feature is disc dependant. For VCDs Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio channel for sound output displayed on the TV screen. STEREO, MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT or MIX MONO.

During music playback, press 3 / 4 or use the numeric keys (0-9) to select a desired picture file from the disc menu and press OK. If the disc main menu contains various folders, use 3 / 4 to select a desired folder, and press OK to open the folder. Press / to select previous/next track. To stop simultaneous playback, press DISC MENU followed by STOP.

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If the MP3 menu is switched off While in playback mode, press or to select the previous/next track. Note: No album search function in menu off mode. Kodak Picture disc

Load a Kodak Picture disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration. During playback, press 9. 12 thumbnail pictures will appear on the TV screen.
(example for picture disc menu)

During JPEG or Kodak Picture disc playback, press PROG repeatedly to select different scan effect. There are 16 types of scan effect for selection. The selected scan effect will be displayed on the TV screen.

Playing MP3 music and JPEG pictures simultaneously

You can create a musical slide show if the disc contains both the MP3 music and JPEG picture files.

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Insert a MP3/WMA disc that contains music and pictures. Select a track in the menu and press OK to start playback. During music playback, press 4 / 3 keys to select a desired picture file from the disc menu and press OK. The picture files will be played back through to the end of the folder. The music keeps playing back and will be repeated when reaching the end of the selected album, playlist or track. To stop simultaneous playback, press DISC MENU followed by STOP.

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Press / to view the previous/next page (if available). Press / / 4 / 3 to move within the menu and press OK to select the desired picture to play. Press PROG to select the slide-show mode.

During playback, you can: Press or to select another title/picture in the current folder. Press 5 / 6 / 5 / 4 on the remote control to rotate or flip the picture files. Press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom the picture in and out. Press 2; to pause/resume playback. Notes: Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio MP3 (DAM), only digital audio music will play. It is normal to experience an occasional skip while you are listening to your MP3 discs. For multi-session discs with different formats, only the first session can be read and played.

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Playing a Divx disc
The unit supports the playback of Divx movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. See {DVD Menu Operations} Divx(R)VOD Code for details.

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Insert a Divx disc. Use / / 4 / 3 keys to navigate to the title you want to play. Press OK to start playback.

During playback: If the Divx disc has multilingual subtitles, you can press SUBTITLE on the remote control to change the subtitle language. If the Divx disc has different audio tracks, you can press AUDIO on the remote control to change the audio stream. Press 5 / 6 keys on the remote control to perform fast reverse and forward. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK repeatedly until the time search menu appears, key in he time where playback should start. Playback skips to the time entered. Helpful Hints: Subtitle files with the following file name extensions(.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are supported but do not appear on the file navigation menu. The subtitle file name has to be the same as the file name of the movie. The subtitle can only be displayed up to an average of 45 characters.

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System Menu Options

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Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. Press / to select a page to be set. Press 5/4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 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. To return to the upper-level menu Press . To exit from the menu Press SYSTEM MENU again. The settings will be stored in the players memory even if the player is switched off. Note: Some of the features in the System Menu Options are described in Getting Started.

Screen Saver This function is used to turn the screen saver on or off. DIVX VOD Philips provides you with the Divx(R)VOD registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from Divx(R) VODE service at www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded videos from Divx(R)VOD can only be displayed back on this unit. Press or OK to enter its submenu, then press OK again to see the registration code. Div

Audio Setup Page

The options included in Audio Setup Page are: Night Mode, Digital Output and Dolby Digital Setup.

General Setup Page

The options included in General Setup Page are: OSD Lang, Screen Saver and DIVX VOD. Night Mode On: Select this to level out the volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. Off: Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range. This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode. Digital Output OSD Lang See "Getting Started-Step 3: Setting language preference" for details. Digital Off: Turns off the digital output. Digital / Raw: If you have connected your DIGITAL OUT (COAXCIAL or OPTICAL) to a multi-channel decoder/receiver. SPDIF / PCM: Only if your receiver is not capable of decoding multi-channel audio.

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Dolby Digital Setup The options included in the Dolby Digital Setup page is: Dynamic.

Video Setup Page

The options included in Video Setup Page are: "TV Display", "Component" and "TV Type".

Audio Setup Page NIGHT MODE DIGITAL Output Dolby Digital Setup

Video Setup Page TV Display Component TV Type

Dynamic Optimises the dynamic sound output. High volume outputs are softened, enabling you to watch your favourite movie without disturbing others.

TV Display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. 4:3 (panscan): If you have a normal TV and want both sides of the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen.

Dolby Digital Page Dynamic

4:3 (letterbox): If you have a normal TV. In this case, a wide picture with black bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen will be displayed. The levels for dynamic selection: FULL, 3/4, 1/ 2, 1/4 and OFF. Note: DTS surround audio output is not available in this DVD player. 16:9: If you have a wide-screen TV.

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30 Component Sets the video output according to your video connection. This setting is not required if you are using the COMPOSITE VIDEO jack (yellow) to connect the DVD micro system to your TV. S-Video: Select this if you have connected the DVD micro system to your TV using S-Video jack. SCART: Select this for SCART connection. TV Type See "Getting Started-Step 2: Setting up the TV" for details.
Preference Page Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Divx Subtitle Default 1 KID SAF 2G 3 PG 4 PG 13 5 PGR 6R 7 NC 17 8 ADULT

Parental 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.

Preference Page
The options included in Preference Page are: "Audio", "Subtitle", Disc Menu, Parental, Password, Divx Subtitle and "Default".

Preference Page Audio Subtile Disc Menu Parental Password Divx Subtitle Default

VCD, SVCD and CD have no level indication, so parental control function has no effect on those kinds of discs. This applies to most illegal DVD discs.

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Press 5/4 to highlight Parental. Enter its submenu by pressing . Use 5/4 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted. DVDs that are rated above the level you selected will not play unless you enter your fourdigit password and choose a higher level rating. Note: Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating may be printed on the Disc cover. The rating level feature does not work for such Discs. Rating explanations 1 KID SAFE Suitable for children. 2G General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. 3 PG Parental Guidance suggested.

Audio See "Getting Started-Step 3: Setting language preference" for details. Subtitle See "Getting Started-Step 3: Setting language preference" for details. Disc Menu See "Getting Started-Step 3: Setting language preference" for details.

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4 PG 13 Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. Parental Guidance suggested. 5-6 PG-R, R Parental Guidance Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow them to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian. 7 NC-17 No children under age 17; not recommended for children under age 17. 8 ADULT Material for adults only; viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual scenes, violence, or language. Password You can enter your four-digit password to activate or deactivate rating control.

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Enter your new four-digit password using Numeric Keypad (0-9). Enter the new password again for confirmation. Press OK to confirm and the new password takes effect. Note: The default password (1234) is always active even if the password has been changed. Divx Subtitle Select the font type that supports the recorded Divx subtitle. Standard: Display a standard list of Roman subtitle fonts provided by this unit. Central Europe: Display Central Europe fornts. Cyrillic: Display Cyrillic font. Default

Preference Page Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Divx Subtitle Default Change

Setting the Default function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults and all your personal settings will be erased.

Preference Page Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password

To change password

Divx Subtitle Default Reset

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Move to "Password" and press or OK to enter its submenu. Press OK to enter the menu below.

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PWD OK

Press 5/4 to highlight Default. Highlight Reset by pressing . Press OK to confirm selection. Caution! When this function is activated, all settings will be reset to factory defaults.

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Radio Reception
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AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength. The first preset automatically stored will then be played. Manual programming

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Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio stations). Press PROG on the remote control to activate programming. PROG flashes in the display. Press / to allocate a number from 1 to 20 to this station. Press PROG on the remote control again to confirm the setting. PROG disappears, the preset number and the frequency of the preset station are shown. Repeat the above four steps to store other stations.

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Press SOURCE on the set (or FM on the remote control ) repeatedly until FM is displayed. Press down on TUNING / (or / on the remote control) and release the button. The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display indication during automatic tuning: SEARCH. Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the desired station.

You can override a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.

To tune to a weak station, press TUNING / (or / on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception.

Tuning to preset radio stations

Press / until the desired preset station is displayed.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 20 FM radio stations in the memory. Automatic programming Automatic programming will start with a chosen preset number. From this preset number upwards, former programmed radio stations will be overridden. The system will only programme stations which are not in the memory already.

Press / to select the preset number where programming should start. Note: If no preset number is selected, default is preset (1) and all your presets will be overridden.

Press PROG on the remote control for more than 2 seconds to activate programming.

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USB Connection
Using USB connectivity
MCD177 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your MCD177 , digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device. Using a USB mass storage device, you can also enjoy all the features offered by MCD177 which are explained and instructed in the sections of disc operation. Compatible USB mass storage devices With the MCD177, you can use USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) USB device which requires driver installation under Windows XP is not supported. Note: In some USB flash players (or memory devices), the stored contents are recorded using copyright protection technology. Such protected contents will be unplayable on any other devices (such as MCD177 device). Supported formats: USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 4096 bytes) MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and variable bit rate WMA v9 or earlier Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels Number of albums: maximum 99 Number of tracks: maximum 800 ID3 tag v2.0 or later File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length: 128 bytes The system will not play or support the following: Empty albums: an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will not be shown in the display. Non-supported file formats are skipped. This means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3 files with extension. dlf are ignored and will not be played. AAC, WAV, PCM. NTFS audio files DRM protected WMA files WMA files in Lossless format 33 Playing a USB mass storage device

Make sure that your MCD177 is being powered on. 2 Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to MCD177 s USB port marked . If needed, use a suitable USB cable to connect between the device and MCD177 s USB por t. The device will automatically power on. If the device is not powered on, turn on the power manually, then re-connnect it.

Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the remote) to enter USB mode. NO AUDIO appears if no audio file is found in the USB device.

Press 2; on your MCD177 to start play. To use other playback features, see the section of CD/MP3 Operation. Helpful hints: Make sure that file names of MP3 files end with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files end with .wma. For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion. Visit www.microsoft.com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management). For USB device playing, if the display shows "OL", it means that the USB device is electrically overloading MCD177.You need to change a USB device.

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34 INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT: 1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this micro system: a) This micro system supports most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that these devices are compliant to the USB MSD standards. i) Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc. ii) If you see a "Disc Drive" showing up on your computer after you have plugged the mass storage device into your computer, most likely it is MSD compliant and it will work with this micro system. b) If your Mass storage device requires a battery/power source, please make sure you have a fresh battery in it or charge the USB device first and then plug it into the micro system again. 2. Supported Music type: a) This device only supports unprotected music with file extension: .mp3 .wma b) Music bought from on-line music stores are not supported because they are secured by Digital Rights Management protection (DRM). c) File name extensions that ended with the following are not supported: .wav; .m4a; .m4p; .mp4; .aac and etc. 3. No Direct connection can be made from a Computer USB port to the micro system even you have either or both mp3 or wma file in your computer.

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Viewing clock
The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby mode. To view the clock in any sound source (CD or FM for example ) Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK (or CLOCK on the remote control ). Press DISC, USB or TUNER to select the desired source. Before setting timer, make sure the music source has been prepared. DISC load the disc. TUNER tune to the desired radio station. USB connect a USB device.

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In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK. The clock digits flash on the display panel. If the clock has not been set, "00: 00" flashes Press TUNING / (or / on the remote) to set the hours. Press / to set the minutes. Press PROG to select between 12 hour and 24 hour display. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK agian to store the setting. The clock starts working. Notes: The clock setting will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply. The system will exit clock setting mode if no button is pressed within 90 seconds. To exit clock setting without storing, press STOP on the system to exit.

Press TUNING / (or / on the remote) to set the hours. Press / to set the minutes. Press SLEEP/TIMER to store the time.

At the preset time, the selected source will play. To deactivate the wake-up timer In standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER until TIMER OFF is displayed on the panel. Notes: The system will exit timer setting mode if no button is pressed within 90 seconds. Display shows if activated, and disappears if deactivated.

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Setting sleep timer

The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time.

Setting wake-up timer

The system can switch on to DISC, TUNER or USB mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. To set a new timer, you need to deactivate the previously set timer.

During playback, press SLEEP/TIMER on the remote control repeatedly to select sleep options. The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 30 45 60 90 120 OFF Press SLEEP/TIMER until you reach the desired length of time. To deactivate the sleep timer

Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed, or press the STANDBY ON y button.

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36 AMPLIFIER Output power L/R speakers ............................. 20 W /channel RMS Speaker channel Frequency Response ....................................................... ........................................... 200 Hz - 18 kHz / 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...... > 60dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX In .................................................................. 500 mV Output Sensitivity Line Out(1KHZ 0dB) ................................. 2 + 0.2V TUNER Tuning Range .............................. FM 87.5 108 MHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................ FM 50 dB DVD Laser Type ................................................ Semiconductor Disc Diameter .............................................. 12cm / 8cm Video Decoding ........................... MPEG-2 / MPEG-1 Video DAC ................................................................ 12 Bits Signal System ............................................... PAL / NTSC Video Format ..................................................... 4:3 / 16:9 Video S/N ........................................... 56 dB (minimum) Composite Video Output ................ 1.0 Vp-p, 75 S-Video Output .......................... Y - 700 Vp-p, 75 .............................................................. C - 300 Vp-p, 75 Audio DAC .......................................... 24 Bits / 96 kHz USB PLAYER USB ................................................................. 12 Mb/s, V1.1 ......................................... support MP3 and WMA files Number of albums/folders ................. maximum 99 Number of tracks/titles ...................... maximum 800 Main unit Power Supply Rating ........... 100 -240V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Active .......................................................................... 30 W Eco-power standby ............................................. <1 W Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 232 x 85 x 275 (mm) Weight ........................................................................... 1.24kg Package Dimension (w x h x d) .................................. ...................................................... 554 x 405 x 225 (mm) Gross weight. .............................................................. 7.6 kg SPEAKERS System ................................................... 1-way, Bass reflex Impedance ........................................................................ 4 Speaker drivers .............................................. 3 fullrange Frequency response ........................ 80 Hz 20 kHz Dimension (w x h x d) .. 160 x 250 x 180 (mm) Weight ................................................................ 1.8 kg each

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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 No power. Solution Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. Press STANDBY ONB on the DVD System or source buttons on the remote to turn on the power.

No picture.

Check if the TV is switched on. Check the video connection. Press SOURCE on the DVD player repeatedly to select DVD or press DISC on the remote. Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV owners manual for details. Or, change channels at the TV until you see DVD screen on the TV.

Distorted or poor picture.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. Clean the disc. TV has a colour system standard. If the discs or DVD systems colour system is different than your TVs colour system, the picture may be distorted or colourless.

Completely distorted picture or black/ white picture.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape.

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.

No sound or distorted sound.

Adjust the volume. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Replace the speaker cables. Disconnect the headphones. The system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press (or on the remote) to resume normal play mode. 37

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38 Problem The micro DVD player does not start playback. Solution Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. Check the disc type, colour system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu screen. Cancel the parental control rating function or change the rating level. Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again. Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD. Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. The features may not be available on the disc. If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR. Set the clock correctly. Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. Select the correct source (DISC or AUX for example) before pressing the function button. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit. Reduce the distance to the player. Remove any possible obstacles. Replace the battery with new one. Check that the battery is loaded correctly. Place the DVD micro system as far away as possible from electrical devices (such as speakers, TV) that may be causing interference. Check all speakers for correct polarity.

The DVD micro system does not respond when the buttons are pressed. Cannot activate some features, such as Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.

Radio reception is poor.

The timer is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

The remote control does not function.

Low hum or buzz sound.

Low bass response.

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. 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.). Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate the better the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space on a Disc. Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send high-quality video to a TV set that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.). Disc menu: A screen display prepared for the selection of images, sound, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD. Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does. Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right and center). JPEG: A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system, MPE is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. Through the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can. Multichannel: DVD is specified to have all sound tracks constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels. Parental control: A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the softwares level is higher than the user-set level. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing without data compression. Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for reproduction control. By using screen menus recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as well as software having a search function. Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in preset regions. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit from the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions). S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for luminance and the color. You can use S-Video only if your TV set has S-Video In jack. Sampling Frequency: Frequency of data sampling when analog data is converted to digital data. Sampling frequency numerically represents how many times the original analog signal is sampled per second. Surround: A system for users to create realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener. Title: The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD System that sends video to TV.

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