Philips MX6050D/37B Quick Start Manual

S E E W H Y I N S I D E I M P O R T A N T ! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your new product right away! CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT! 1-800-531-0039 or Visit us on the web at www.philips.com MX6050D MX6050D

you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. • So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once, and take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty. Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of owner- ship in the event of prod- uct theft or loss. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model. t This “bolt of lightning” indi- cates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. s The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No. which is locat- ed on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _______________________ Serial No. ________________________ MAC5097 Know these safety symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

and welcome to the “family!” Dear Philips product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome – and thanks for investing in a Philips product. Sincerely, Lawrence J. Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now! R E G I S T R A T I O N N E E D E D W I T H I N 1 0 D A Y S Hurry! Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com

2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15.Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: G Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit. G Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). G Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AC Polarized Plug 16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. 17. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). 18. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these material may be regulated due to environment considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. EL 6475-E004: 03/12

Wave length 650nm Output Power 7mW Beam divergence 60 degree CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. ATENCIÓN El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación. CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. DANGER:INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VARO! AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA KATSO SATEESEEN. VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. DANGER- Invisible laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. or This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product. Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ IMPORTANT NOTE Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CD- Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD-Audio disc retailer. Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

... then play (see next page) Front Speaker (left) Rear Speaker (right) Rear Speaker (left) Center Speaker AM loop antenna FM antenna Composite video cable 12nc: 8239 300 30561 Printed In China Front Speaker (right) Subwoofer B C G H A B C J H J D A E F G Helpful Hints To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can choose to connect an extra video connection if your TV has the same input connector: A or B. If your TV has this video input jack(s) A B Use this video cable (not supplied) S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN ANTENNA IN Do not switch the P-SCAN to ‘ON’ position, unless you have connected the DVD system to a Progressive Scan TV using the Component (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) video jacks. When listening to TV programs, press TV/AV button on the remote to set the DVD system to TV/AV mode in order for the sound to be heard. For connecting to a VCR, see page 15 in the owner’s manual for more details. P-SCAN OFF ON If your TV has only a single Antenna In jack, you will need an accessory RF modulator. The RF modulator converts the video from the DVD system so it can play through the TV’s Antenna connector. Refer to your owner’s manual for proper connection (refer to page 13 in the owner’s manual.)

PLAY/PAUSE DVD VIDEO / CD PLAYER OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON SOURCE STOP PROG PREV NEXT VOLUME PHONES 1 4 5 4 CHANNEL 3 2 3 1 ALL Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the accompanying owner’s manual. Playing a disc 1 Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel. 2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode. You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV (if no disc in the DVD system.) 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the front of the DVD system and load a disc, then press OPEN•CLOSE 0 again to close the disc tray. Make sure the disc label is facing up. For double-sided discs, load the side you want to play face up. 4 Press ÉÅ to start playback. If a disc menu appears, use 3 4 1 2 buttons on the remote to make the necessary selection, then press OK to confirm. Or, use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features. Follow the instructions given in the disc menu. 5 To stop playback, press STOPÇ. Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM PLAY/PAUSE DVD VIDEO / CD PLAYER OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON SOURCE STOP PROG PREV NEXT VOLUME PHONES ➠ TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUT SCR SAVER DIGITAL OUT CNTR DELAY NIGHT MODE REAR DELAY TEST TONE AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS MENU LANG 1 2 ➠ ➠ Using the DVD setup menu Check the AV (Audio/Video) mode on your TV. * Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO. * Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel. * Or, your TV remote control may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes. * Do not use channel 3 or 4 on the TV unless you are using an RF modulator. * See your TV manual for more details. No picture?

A Altavoz delantero (derecha) B Altavoz delantero (izquierdo) C Altavoz central D Cable de vídeo compuesto E Antena de cuadro AM F Antena de alambre FM G Subwoofer H Altavoz trasero (izquierdo) J Altavoz trasero (derecho) ...y después reproduzca Reproducción de un disco Asegúrese de que su sistema de DVD y su televisor estén conectados y encendidos! 1 Pulse DISC en el control remoto. También puede pulse SOURCE en el panel delantero hasta que en el panel de visualización aparezca “DISC”. 2 Encienda el televisor y seleccione el modo de entrada de video correcto. Debería ver la pantalla de fondo azul de DVD (si no hay disco en el sistema DVD). 3 Pulse OPEN/CLOSE 0 en la parte delantera del sistema DVD y coloque un disco, y vuelva pulsar el botón OPEN/CLOSE 0 correspondiente para cerrar la bandeja de discos. Asegúrese de que la etiqueta del disco esté cara arriba. En el caso de discos de dos caras, coloque el disco con la cara que quiere reproducir hacia arriba. 4 Pulse ÉÅ para iniciar la reproducción. Si aparece un menú de disco, utilice los botones 3 4 1 2 del control remoto para realizar la selección necesaria y después pulse OK para confirmarla. O utilice el teclado numérico del control remoto para seleccionar funciones. Siga las instrucciones dadas en el menú del disco. 5 Para detener la reproducción, pulse STOP Ç. Utilización del menú de configuración de DVD En el manual del propietario adjunto se describen funciones de reproducción detalladas y funciones adicionales. Si su televisor solamente tiene un conector de entrada de antena, necesitará un modulador de RF accesorio. El modulador de RF convierte el vídeo del sistema DVD de forma que pueda reproducirse a través del conector de antena del televisor. Para una conexión correcta, consulte su manual del propietario (Consulte la página 49). No ponga P-SCAN a la posición ‘ON’, a menos que haya conectado el sistema DVD a un televisor de exploración progresiva utilizando los conectores de vídeo Componente (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y). Cuando escuche programas de televisión, pulse el botón TV/AV en el control remoto para ajustar el sistema DVD al modo de TV/AV para que se oiga el sonido. Si desea conectar su VCR, véase la página 51 del manual del usuario para más detalles. P-SCAN ON OFF Consejo útiles Puede hacer una conexión de vídeo extra con una de las opciones siguientes si su televisor tiene el mismo conector de entrada : A o B. ANTENNA IN ¿No imagen!! Compruebe el modo (AV/Audio/Video) en su televisor. * Normalmente, estos canales se encuentran entre los canales más altos y más bajos y pueden llamarse FRONT, A/V IN o VIDEO. * O, puede ir al canal 1 de su televisor y pulsar el botón de reducción de número de canal hasta que vea el canal de entrada de vídeo. * O, el control remoto de su televisor puede tener un botón o interruptor que seleccione diferentes modos de video. * No utilice el canal 3 o 4 de su televisor a menos que se utilice un modulador de RF. * Para más detalles, consulte el manual de su televisor. Guía de utilización rápida Pulse para acceder al submenú. Pulse para resaltar la selección. Pulse para confirmarla. Pulse regresar al nivel anterior. Pulse para retirar el menú. A B S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Utilice este/estos cable(s) de video (no suministrado) Si su televisor tiene este/ estos conector(es) de entrada de video

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Care and safety information .............................. 9 Connections Step 1: Set up the speakers .............................. 10 Step 2: Placing the speakers and subwoofer 10 Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 11 Step 4: Connecting TV ....................................... 12 Using Composite Video jack ...................... 12 Using Component Video jack (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y)............................................. 12 Using S-Video jack ........................................ 13 Using an accessory RF modulator ............ 13 Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas............. 14 Step 6: Connecting the power cord ............... 14 Connections (optional) Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box .... 15 Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 15 Using the VCR for recording DVD playback........................................................... 15 Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 15 Digital Recording .......................................... 15 Functional Overview Main unit and remote control ......................... 16 Control buttons available on the remote only ................................................... 17 Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control ................................................... 18 Using the remote control to operate the system ...................................................... 18 Step 2: Setting the TV ........................................ 18 Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV.............................. 19 Setting the TV shape .................................... 19 Step 3: Setting the speakers ............................. 20 Test Tone - turning on/off ........................... 20 Adjusting the delay time.............................. 20 Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 20 Step 4: Setting language preferences .............. 21 On-screen display (OSD) language........... 21 Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language.. 21 Disc Operations Playable discs ....................................................... 22 Playing discs ......................................................... 22 Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 23 Basic playback controls ..................................... 23 Resuming playback from the last stopped point ................................................ 23 Selecting various repeat functions .................. 24 Repeat play mode ......................................... 24 Repeating a section within a chapter/track (DVD/VCD/CD) ................. 24 Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) ..................................... 24 Clearing the program .................................. 24 Using the menu bar to program ..................... 25 Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ........ 25 DVD Setup Menu Options Using the menu bar ........................................... 26 Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 27 Setting the video output ............................. 27 Screen saver - turning on/off...................... 28 Setting the digital output ............................ 28 Night mode- turning on/off ........................ 29 Restoring the original settings ................... 29 Restricting playback by parental control . 30 Changing the password ............................... 31 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations .................................... 32 Presetting radio stations ................................... 32 Automatic presetting ................................... 32 Manual presetting ......................................... 32 Selecting a preset radio station....................... 32 Deleting a preset radio station.................. 32 Other Functions Sound Control .................................................... 33 Selecting surround sound ........................... 33 Selecting digital sound effects .................... 33 Volume Control .................................................. 33 Dimming system’s display screen .................... 33 Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television ............................................................... 34 Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 34 Specifications .......................................................... 35 Troubleshooting........................................... 36–37 Glossary ......................................................................... 38 Limited Warranty.............................................. 39 Contents

AM loop antenna Remote Control and two AA batteries (12nc: 3139 238 04481) speaker brackets and screws (4x) DVD MENU Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Do not expose the system, 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 getting dust on the lens. Avoid condensation problem – The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates. Do not block the vents – Do not operate the DVD system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System PHILIPS Care of disc – To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line from the center toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents, as they may damage the disc. – Write only on the printed side of a CD-R/CD-RW and only with a soft felt- tipped pen. – Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch the surface. Care of the cabinet – Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Finding a suitable location – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface.

and subwoofer 1 1 3 3 2 4 Center speaker and DVD system Front Speaker (Left) Front Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Right) Subwoofer You can choose to hang the speakers on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws. Then mount a screw (not supplied) on the wall where the speaker is to be hung and hook the speaker securely onto the mounted screw. CAUTION! You should get a qualified person to attach the brackets to the wall. DO NOT do it by yourself to avoid unexpected damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Helpful Hints: – The rear speakers are labelled as REAR L (left) or REAR R (right). – The front speakers are labelled as FRONT L (left) or FRONT R (right). For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. 1 Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. 2 Place the center speaker above the TV or the DVD system so that the center channel’s sound is localized. 3 Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall. 4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV. Step 1: Set up the speakers bracket screws

and subwoofer FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER 3 Front Speaker (Right) Front Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Left) Subwoofer Center Speaker Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit.

3 2 1 OOFER 3 2 1 OOFER IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. Using Composite Video jack 1 Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack (or labeled as A/V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the TV. 2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF.’ IMPORTANT! The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y, and a progressive scan TV is required. Using Component Video jacks (Pr/Cr Pb /Cb Y) 1 Use a component video cables (red/blue/ green - not supplied) to connect the DVD system’s Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks to the corresponding Component video input jacks (or labeled as Pr Pb Y or YUV) on the TV. 2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. 3 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability), set the P-SCAN switch to ‘ON’. Otherwise, set it to ‘OFF.’ Helpful Hint: – You have to power off the DVD system or switch to standby mode before changing the P-SCAN switch setting. Option 1 Option 2

IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback connection, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly. Details are on page 27. Using S-Video jack 1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV. 2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF.’ IMPORTANT! If your TV only has a single Antenna In jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you will need an RF modulator in order to view DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator 1 Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator. 2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV. 3 Connect the Antenna or Cable TV service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may have been connected to your TV previously. Disconnect it from the TV.) 4 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF.’ Option 3 Option 4 Back of RF Modulator (example only) Antenna or Cable TV signal

antennas Step 6: Connecting the power cord 1 2 ➠ FM antenna AM antenna fix the claw into the slot ~ AC MAINS FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER Power Outlet 1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall. For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied.) Helpful Hints: – Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception. – Position the antennas as far as possible from your TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent unwanted interference. After everything is connected properly, plug the AC power cord into the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. Helpful Hint: – Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the system for identification and supply ratings.

Cable/Satellite Box Connecting digital audio equipment FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER DIGITAL IN (for example) CD Recorder FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER TO TV VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO S-VIDEO IN 1 2 4 3 VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box Viewing and listening to the playback 1 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV as shown. 2 Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO IN- AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box. Before starting operation, press AUX on the remote to select “AUX” in order to activate the input source. Using the VCR for recording DVD playback 3 Connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. 4 Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to make analog stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings. To view DVD playback while recording, you must connect the DVD system to your TV using S-VIDEO (as shown above) or Component (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) video connection. Digital Recording G Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack on a digital recording device (such as Dolby Digital decoder, CD recorder.) Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. (See page 28 “Setting the digital output”.) Helpful Hints: – Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device. – Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and usage details.

1 89 0 ! 7 6 5 4 3 2 Main unit and remote control 9 PROG – DISC: starts programming. (see page 24) – TUNER: starts manual preset programming. (see page 32) 0 VOLUME (VOL +-) – Adjusts the volume level. ! PHONES – Plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers output will be cancelled. 1 STANDBY ON – Switches to standby mode or turns on the system. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (DISC mode only) – Opens/Closes the disc tray. 4 System display panel 5 ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE – DISC: starts/pauses playback. (see pages 22, 23) 6 S PREV / T NEXT – DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a track. (see page 23) – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down. (see pages 32) – TV: selects previous/next channel on Philips TV (on remote only.) 7 Ç STOP – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback or clears a program. (see page 23, 24) – TUNER: *erases a preset radio station (see page 32). 8 SOURCE – Selects the relevant active mode : TV, DISC, TUNER (FM/AM) or AUX.

Control buttons available on the remote only 8 @ # $ 7 6 5 % ^ & * $ ( ¡ ( ) ( ™ ( £ ( ≤ ( 6 ( 0 ( § ( ≥ ∞ DVD MENU @ DISC MENU – Enters disc contents menu. (see page 23) # SYSTEM MENU (DISC mode only) – Enters or exits system setup menu. (see pages 26–27) $ 1 2 3 4 – Selects movement direction in the menu. – Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station. (see page 32) % SURROUND – Selects multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II) or stereo mode. (see page 33) ^ SOUND – Selects a sound effect. (see page 33) & REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes. (see page 24) * REPEAT A-B – Repeats a specific section on a disc. (see page 24) ( SUBW +- – Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. REAR +- – Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level. CENTER +- – Adjusts center speaker’s sound level. TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 34) ) SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function. (see page 34) ¡ DIM – Selects different levels of brightness for display panel. (see page 33) ™NIGHT (DVD mode only) – Optimizes the dynamic of the sound output (see page 29) £ MUTE – Mutes or restores the volume. ≤RESUME – Continues disc playback after an interruption. (see page 23) ∞OK – Confirms a selection. § Numeric Keypad (0-9) – Enters a track/title number of the disc. – Enters a number of a preset radio station. ≥B – Switches to standby mode. – In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off. Functional Overview

into the remote control 1 3 2 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system 1 Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. 2 Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select buttons on the remote control (for example TV, TUNER.) 3 Then select the desired function (for example ÉÅ, S, T). CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. STOP PREV NEXT PLAY/PAUSE DVD MENU Step 2: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 12–13 “Connecting TV”.) 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote.) 2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV. ➜Usually this channel is 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 down 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.

To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. Getting Started Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the color system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, ensure that your TV supports the selected color system. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {TV SYSTEM} and press 2. AUTO NTSC PAL SET TV STANDARD TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUT SCR SAVER AUTO – Select this if the connected TV is compatible with both NTSC and PAL (multi-system.) The output format will be in accordance with the video signal of the disc. NTSC – Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and output it to NTSC format. PAL – Select this if the connected TV has the PAL system. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it to PAL format. 3 Press 34 to select a setting and press OK to confirm. ➜Follow the instructions show on the TV to confirm the selection (if any). ➜If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery. Setting the TV shape Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {TV SHAPE} and press 2. 4:3 PS 4:3LB 16:9 SET TV DISPLAY MODE TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUT SCR SAVER 4:3 PS (PanScan) – Select this if you have a conventional TV and want both sides of the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen. 4:3 LB (letterbox) – Select this if you have a conventional TV. In this case, a wide picture with black bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen will be displayed. 16:9 – Select this if you have a wide- screen TV. 3 Press 34 to select a setting and press OK to confirm.

You can adjust the delay time (center and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each speaker. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {TEST TONE} and press 2. OFF ON DIGITAL OUT CNTR DELAY NIGHT MODE REAR DELAY TEST TONE TEST TONE 3 Press 34 to select a setting. Adjusting the delay time 4 Press 34 to highlight one of the options below at a time, then press 2. DIGITAL OUT CNTR DELAY NIGHT MODE REAR DELAY TEST TONE SET CENTER DELAY OFF 5ms {CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance for the center speaker (5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF). {REAR DELAY} – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance for rear speakers (15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF). 5 Press 1 2 to adjust the settings that best suit your surround sound needs. 6 Press OK to confirm. Helpful Hint: – Use longer delay time settings when the rear speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers. Adjusting the speaker output levels You can adjust the rear speakers, center speaker and subwoofer output levels by comparing the sound from the front speakers. G Press the respective buttons on the remote (REAR +-, CENTER +- and SUBW +-) to adjust the output level between -15dB ~ 10dB. Helpful Hint: – If you have selected Stereo mode, adjusting the center and rear speakers’ volume level will have no effect. TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. The OSD (on-screen display) language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages. On-screen display (OSD) language 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {MENU LANG} and press 2. ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS MENU LANG SET OSD LANGUAGE 3 Press 34 to select a language and press OK to confirm. Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language 1 In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to highlight one of the options below at a time, then press 2. – {AUDIO} (disc’s soundtrack) – {SUBTITLE} (disc’s subtitles) – {DISC MENU} (disc’s menu) AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH GOTO LANGUAGE SETUP PAGE 3 Press 34 to select a language and press OK to confirm. 4 Repeat steps 2~3 for other settings. Getting Started TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction. Playable discs Your DVD home cinema system will play: – Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) – Video CDs (VCDs) – Super Video CDs (SVCDs) – Audio Compact Discs (CDs) – MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CD-R(W) – JPEG/ISO 9660 format – Maximum 12 characters display – Supported sampling frequencies : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz – Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps), variable bit rates Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system. You cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions. Helpful Hints: – It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. – If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Improperly formatted discs will not play on this DVD system. Playing discs 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote.) 2 Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 18 “Setting the TV”.) ➜You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV. 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the disc tray and load a disc, then press the button again to close the disc tray. ➜Make sure the disc label is facing up. For double-sided discs, load the side you want to play face up. 4 Press ÉÅ to start playback. ➜If a disc menu shows on the TV, see next page on “Using the Disc Menu.” ➜If the disc is locked by parental control, you must enter your four-digit password (see page 30–31.) TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item G Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback. To access the menu G Press DISC MENU on the remote. For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) G During playback, pressing DISC MENU will return to the menu screen (if PBC is on.) ➜Use S / T to select a play option and press OK to confirm or use the numeric keypad (0-9). Basic playback controls Pausing playback G Press ÉÅ. ➜To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ again. Selecting another track/chapter G Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number. ➜If repeat mode is active, pressing S / T will replay the same track/chapter. Searching backward/forward G Press and hold S / T, then press ÉÅ to resume normal playback. ➜While searching, pressing and holding S / T again will increase the search speed. Stopping playback G Press Ç. Resuming playback from the last stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD) G When play is stopped and the disc has not been ejected, press RESUME. To cancel the resume mode G When play is stopped, press Ç again. Helpful Hints: – Open the disc tray or disconnect the DVD system from the power supply will cancel the resume option. – For VCD disc, pressing RESUME button will turn off the PBC mode and playback will start from the beginning. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

functions Repeat play mode G While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select various repeat mode. ➜"REPEAT” icon will appear on the display, except REPEAT OFF mode. DVD CHAPTER REPEAT ON ™ TITLE REPEAT ON ™ REPEAT-OFF VCD/SVCD/CD REPEAT-ONE (repeat the current track) ™ REPEAT-ALL ™ REPEAT-OFF MP3 REPEAT-ONE ™ REPEAT-ALBUM ™ REPEAT-ALL ™ REPEAT-OFF Helpful Hint: – For VCD, repeat playback is not possible if the PBC mode is switched on. Repeating a section within a chapter/track 1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the starting point. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again at the point to end the section. ➜The section A and B can be set only within the same chapter/track. ➜The section will now repeat continuously. 3 Press REPEAT A-B again to resume normal playback. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to 99 tracks can be stored. 1 Stop playback, then press PROG on the front panel to enter program mode. 2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter a valid track number. ➜"FULL" will appear if you have programmed 99 tracks. 3 Press OK to store the track. 4 Repeat steps 2~3 to select other tracks. 5 Press ÉÅ to start program playback. 6 Press Ç to stop playback or exit program mode. Clearing the program G Stop playback, then press the Ç again. ➜"PROG CLR" appears. Helpful Hints: – If the DVD system is discoonected from the power supply, it will erase the program. – For VCD, the program option is only possible if the PBC mode is turned off.

to the instructions supplied with the discs. Using the menu bar to program IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 18 “Setting the TV”.) 1 Stop playback, then press SYSTEM MENU. ➜The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. 2 Press 1 2 to select and press 4 to enter the program menu. PROGRAM P 00 : 00 3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the track number to be programmed. ➜"FULL" will appear if you have programmed 99 tracks. 4 Press ÉÅ to start program playback. To clear the program G Stop playback, then press Çagain. Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 18 “Setting the TV”.) 1 Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc. ➜The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration. 2 Playback will start automatically. ➜The album/picture menu appears on the TV screen. If not, press DISC MENU on the remote. 3 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to select a desired album, then press OK to open the folder (for MP3 disc only.) ➜The title menu appears on the TV screen. 4 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to select a desired title, then press OK to start playback. G You can also use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your choice. During playback, you can; G Press S / T to select another title/ picture in the current folder. G Use 1 2 3 4 keys to rotate/flip the picture files. G Press ÉÅ to pause/resume playback. 5 To stop playback, press Ç. Helpful Hints: – 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 listening to your MP3 discs. – It may not be possible to play certain MP3 or JPEG disc due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc or condition of the recording. – For multi-session discs with different formats, only the first session will be available.

Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you enter (SETUP MENU), after which the playback will pause. DVD MENU , 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. 2 Use 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. ➜Press 1 2 to move through the menu bar. ➜Press 4 to enter the selection. If there are multiple choices available, press 4 repeatedly to select. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. IMPORTANT! – Some operations may be different or restricted, depending on the disc format. Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing. – Changing the Subtitle Language and Audio Language from the menu bar will only apply to the current disc, it will not change the default preset. SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD. VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL, RIGHT VOCAL, MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT or STEREO. SLOW MOTION Select a slow playback speed. The volume will be muted. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ. DVD : SF x1/2, SF x1/4, SF x1/8. SR x1/2, SR x1/4, SR x1/8, OFF. VCD : SF x1/1, SF x1/2, SF x1/3, OFF. (SF - Slow Forward, SR- Slow Rerverse) FAST REVERSE (FR) DVD / MP3 : FR x2, FR x4, FR x6, FR x8, OFF. VCD / CD : FR x1, FR x2, FR x3, FR x4, OFF. FAST FORWARD (FF) DVD / MP3 : FF x2, FF x4, FF x6, FF x8, OFF. VCD / CD : FF x1, FF x2, FF x3, FF x4, OFF. Select a search speed (FR - backward, FF - forward). The volume will be muted. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ. STATUS Allows viewing of the current status of the disc. The information will vary depending on the disc format. Available on DVD only TITLE SEARCH (TITLE XX:YY") Select a Title for playback to begin. CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XX:YY) Select a Chapter for playback to begin. "XX" - current title/chapter number. "YY" - total number of title/chapter. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to change the "XX" number, then press OK. TIME SEARCH (TIME __:__:__) Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the time (hours, minutes and seconds) at which you want playback to begin (for DVD and VCD with PBC-OFF only) . ZOOM Select an enlarge picture ratio : x1.5, x2 or x4. Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move within the enlarged picture on the TV. To resume normal playback, select 'ZOOM OFF' from the menu. ANGLE (for DVD only) Select to view the same scene from different angles if the DVD is recorded with multiple angles. STEP FORWARD Select to advance the still picture one frame forward. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ. PBC ON/OFF (for VCD 2.0 with PBC feature) Select between PBC On and Off. 'PBC OFF' - the playback will start automatically. PROGRAM Stop playback, then select this to enter the program menu (see page 25 "Using the menu bar to program".) 'PBC ON' - the disc menu (if available) will appear on the TV. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your choice.

Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. DVD MENU , 4 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Playback will pause. 2 Highlight icon and press 4 to enter the setup menu. Then press 3 4 to select one of the setup menu options and press 2 to enter the menu. SETUP MENU Picture Setup Sound Setup Language Setup Feature Setup 3 Use 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 4 Press OK to confirm your selection. NOTE: Some of the features in the Setup Menu are described in “Getting Started.” Setting the video output Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD system and your TV. Stop playback, then follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO PR PB Y / SCART SET VIDEO OUTPUT TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUT SCR SAVER S-VIDEO Select this if you have connected the DVD system to your TV using the S-Video jack. PR PB Y / SCART Select this if you have connected the DVD system to your TV using component video jacks. (SCART – this feature is not available for this model.) Helpful Hint: – You do not need to adjust the video output setting if you are using CVBS jack (yellow) to connect the DVD system to your TV. TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

The screen saver will help to prevent your TV display device from becoming damaged. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > SCR SAVER OFF ON SCREEN SAVER SETTING TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDOT OUT SCR SAVER OFF Select this to disable the screen saver function. ON Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen when play is stopped or paused for more than five (5) minutes. Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to the optional audio equipment you connected. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > DIGITAL OUT ALL PCM 96K PCM 48K OFF SELECT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT CNTR DELAY NIGHT MODE REAR DELAY TEST TONE AlL Select this if you have connected the digital output to an optional piece of audio equipment that has a multichannel decoder. PCM 96 kHz Select this if the optional audio equipment is capable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz. However, if the sound output is distorted or there is no sound, select ‘48 kHz’ instead. PCM 48 kHz Select this if the optional audio equipment is incapable of processing 96 kHz digital signal input. The signal will then be converted to a standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz. OFF Select this to deactivate the digital output. Helpful Hint: – Analog signal will also be available through the digital output. DVD Setup Menu Options TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. Night mode – turning on/off When activated the night mode, the high volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favorite action movie without disturbing others at night. This function can also be accessed via the NIGHT button on the remote. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > NIGHT MODE SET NIGHT MODE CNTR DELAY REAR DELAY TEST TONE OFF ON DIGITAL OUT NIGHT MODE OFF Select this when you want to enjoy the full dynamic of surround sound. ON Select this to level out the volume. This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode. Restoring to original settings Setting the DEFAULT function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for Parental Control. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > DEFAULTS RESET LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS MENU LANG RESET Pressing 2 to select {RESET}, all settings will now reset to factory defaults.

Restricting playback by Parental Control (only available in region 1 players) 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. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Select icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {PARENTAL} and press 2. __ __ __ __ Enter code ENTER PARENTAL PASSWORD PARENTAL PASSWORD MENU LANG DEFAULTS 3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter ‘1234’ (default password) when you are asked to enter the four-digit password. You will have to enter the same code, exactly, twice. ➜To change the password, see page 31 “Changing the password.” 4 Select a rating level and press OK. ➜DVDs that are rated above the level you selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit password and choose a higher level rating. To disable Parental Controls and have all discs play, choose ‘NO PARENTAL.’ SET PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL PASSWORD MENU LANG DEFAULTS 1 G 3 PG 4 PG 13 6 PG-R 7 NC-17 8 ADULT No PARENTAL 5 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. Rating explanations NO PARENTAL – It will play all discs. 8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence, or language. 7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not recommended viewing for children under age 17. 6 PG-R – Parental Guidance - Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian. 4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. 3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested. 1 G – General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. Helpful Hints: – VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so parental control has no effect on these type of discs. This also applies to most illegal DVDs. – 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 prohibit play of such Discs. TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. Enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is ‘1234.’ 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Select icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {PASSWORD} and press 2. __ __ __ __ Enter old code PLEASE ENTER OLD PASSWORD PARENTAL PASSWORD MENU LANG DEFAULTS 3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your original four-digit password at “Enter old code.” ➜If you are asked to enter the code for the first time, key in ‘1234.’ ➜If you forget your password, press Ç four times to restore to the default password (1234.) 4 Enter your new four-digit password. __ __ __ __ Enter new code PLEASE ENTER NEW PASSWORD PARENTAL PASSWORD MENU LANG DEFAULTS 5 Enter the same new four-digit password again. __ __ __ __ Confirm code Confirm : PARENTAL PASSWORD MENU LANG DEFAULTS 6 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “AM.” 2 Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜The next radio station will tune automatically. 3 To tune a weak station, press S / T briefly and repeatedly until an optimal reception is found. Presetting radio stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory, starting from FM and followed by AM bands. Automatic presetting You can store all available radio stations automatically. G In tuner mode, press and hold PROG until "AUTO PROG" appears. ➜All the available radio stations with strong transmission signal will be stored. ➜Automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden. ➜If it has reached 40 presets, “PROG FULL” appears. ➜Once completed, “PROG END” appears. AUTO PROG Manual presetting You can choose to store only your favourite radio stations. 1 Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to a radio station”.) 2 Press PROG. ➜“PROGRAM” icon appears. 3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number. ➜If “PROGRAM” icon goes off before you select the desired preset number, press PROG again. 4 Press PROG again to store. 5 Repeat steps 1~4 to store other radio stations. Helpful Hints: – If you attempt to program more than 40 preset radio stations, “PROG FULL” appears. – The system will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within five seconds. Selecting a preset radio station G Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number. ➜The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband will appear. Deleting a preset radio station G Press and hold Ç until “PXX CLR” appears. ➜The current preset radio station will be deleted.

sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 11.) Selecting surround sound G Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode. ➜The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc. ➜The center and surround speakers operate only in Multi-channel surround mode. ➜The available output modes for multi- channel include: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. ➜Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some surround channel effects when played in a surround mode. However, monaural (single channel sound) sources will not produce any sound from the rear speakers. Selecting digital sound effects Select a preset digital sound effects that matches your disc’s content or that optimizes the sound of the musical style you are playing. G Press SOUND to select the available sound effect. When playing movie discs, you can select: CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI. When playing music discs or while in TV, TUNER or AUX mode, you can select: ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ. Helpful Hint: – For flat sound output, select CONCERT or CLASSIC. Volume control G Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/-on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜"VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the volume level. To listen through the headphones G Connect the headphones plug to the PHONES socket at the front of the DVD system. ➜The speakers will be mute. To turn off the volume temporarily G Press MUTE. ➜Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" appears. ➜To restore the volume, press MUTE again or increase the volume level. Dimming system’s display screen G In any active mode, press DIM to select desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW.

‘Philips’ television 1 Press TV. 2 Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel. 3 Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume level. 4 Press B to turn off your TV. Helpful Hint: – When listening to TV or AUX programs, press the respective TV or AUX button on the remote in order for the sound to be heard. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. G Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™ OFF ™ 15 … ➜“SLEEP” icon will show on the display, except if "OFF" is selected. To check or change the setting G Press SLEEP once to show the remaining time before switching off. If you continue pressing the SLEEP button, the next Sleep Timer option will appear. To cancel the sleep timer G Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears or press the STANDBY ON button. Other Functions

- Front 80 W RMS / channel 60 W FTC 1 / channel - Rear 80 W RMS / channel - Center 80 W RMS - Subwoofer 100 W RMS Frequency Response 180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity - AUX In 400 mV - TV In 400 mV 1 4ohm, 120 Hz~12.5 kHz, 10% THD TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (100 kHz steps) AM 530 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps) 26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dBf 26 dB Quieting Sensitivity AM 5000 µV/m Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB AM 28 dB IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB AM 24 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM 55 dB AM 40 dB AM Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 3% FM Stereo 3% AM 5% Frequency Response FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz) Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB DISC SECTION Laser Type Semiconductor Disc Diameter 12cm / 8cm Video Decoding MPEG-2 / MPEG-1 Video DAC 10 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 Ω S-Video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio DAC 24 Bits / 96 kHz Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937 MAIN UNIT Power Supply Rating 120 V / 60 Hz Power Consumption 160 W Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 48 x 350 (mm) 17.13 x 1.89 x 13.78 (inch) Weight 4.35 kg / 9.57 pounds SPEAKERS Front/Rear speakers System 2 ways, Bass Reflex system Impedance 4 Ω Speaker drivers 3” woofer, 1 3/4” piezo Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz Dimensions (w x h x d) 90 x 230 x 80 (mm) 3.54 x 9.06 x 3.15 (inch) Weight 0.835 kg/1.837 pounds CENTER SPEAKER System 5 multi directional driver Impedance 4 Ω Speaker drivers 4 x 3” woofer, 1 3/4” piezo Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 72 x 64 (mm) 17.13 x 2.83 x 2.52(inch) Weight 1.25 kg/2.75 pounds SUBWOOFER Impedance 3 Ω Speaker drivers 6 1/2” woofer Frequency response 30 Hz – 120 Hz Dimensions (w x h x d) 300 x 300 x 300 (mm) 11.81 x 11.81 x 11.81 (inch) Weight 4.5 kg/9.9 pounds Specifications subject to change without prior notice

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, please call 1-800-531-0039 for help. No power. No picture. Completely distorted picture or black/ white picture. The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display. No sound or distorted sound. The DVD system does not work. The disc tray cannot open and “TRAY LOCKED” is displayed. – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power. – Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel selection. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. (see page 18) – Press DISC on the remote. – Switch the P-SCAN at the back panel to “OFF” position if you are not using a Progressive Scan TV. – If this happens when you changing the setting of the ‘TV SYSTEM’, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery. (see page 19) – Check the video connection. (see pages 12-13) – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. – Clean the disc. (see page 10) – The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. – Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio. – Adjust the volume. – Check the speaker connections and settings. (see pages 11, 20) – Disconnect the headphones. – Press the correct source button on the remote (TV or AUX, for example) to choose the equipment that you want to hear through the DVD system. (see pages 12, 13, 15) – Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate again as usual. – Press and hold SOURCE button on the front panel for more than two seconds, then press PLAY button. Problem Solution

Cannot activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. There is no sound from the center and rear speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. The display panel is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized. (see page 22) – Check the disc type, color system and region code. (see page 22) – Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. – Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen. – You may need to enter the password in order to change the parental control rating level or to unlock the disc for playback. (see page 30) – Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour. – The features may not be available on the DVD. – Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. – Press CENTER +- or REAR +- to adjust the volume level. (see page 20) – Make sure the center and rear speakers are connected correctly. (see page 11) – Press SURROUND button to select a correct surround sound setting. (see page 33) – Make sure the source you are playing is recorded or broadcast in surround sound (DPL II, Dolby Digital, etc.) – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. – Increase the distance between the system and your TV or VCR. – Tune in to the correct frequency. – Place the antenna farther away from any equipment that may be causing the noise. – Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (ÉÅ, S, T.) – Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. – Replace the batteries with new ones. – Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor. – Check that the batteries are loaded correctly. – Press DIM again. (see page 33) – Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electrical devices that may be causing interference.

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, 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, or the higher the recording speed, 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 that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.) Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, 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, center and subwoofer.) Dolby Pro Logic II: It creates five full- bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. Decode only systems that derive 5.1 channels instead of the conventional 4 channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. 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. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG- 1) Audio Layer 3. By using the MP3 format. One CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data then a regular CD. Parental control: Limits Disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s 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, with no data compression used in conversion. Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching. Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format when the DVD Player is connected to a Progressive Scan TV. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution and provides the best picture. Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on 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 the luminance and the color. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack. Sampling Frequency: Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many time the original analog signal is sampled per second. Surround: A system for creating realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener. Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want. VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture video to a TV.

One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty ser- vice.A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges. All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires. WHAT IS EXCLUDED? Your warranty does not cover: • labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product. • product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips. • reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. • a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the coun- try for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications. • incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci- dental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copy- righted.) • a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes. WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips. In countries where Philips does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available). MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... Please check your owner's manual for assistance. If you have additional questions, call us at 1-800-531-0039. TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS... Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.) TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA... Please contact Philips at: 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) 1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking) (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other war- ranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit- ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.) REMEMBER... Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL # __________________________________ SERIAL # __________________________________ EL4965E007 / 8-02 This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, USA, (402) 536-4171