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... Plug and Play 34 Automatic presetting 35 Manual presetting 35 Selecting a preset radio station 35 Deleting a preset radio station 35 8 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 8 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993 English Contents General Information Supplied accessories 10 Care and safety information 10 Connections Step 1: ...to operate the system 18 Step 2: Setting the clock 18 Step 3: Setting the TV 19 Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via the remote control 19 Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV 19 Step 4: Selecting speaker layout 20 Changing seating control position 20 Setting...
... Plug and Play 34 Automatic presetting 35 Manual presetting 35 Selecting a preset radio station 35 Deleting a preset radio station 35 8 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 8 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993 English Contents General Information Supplied accessories 10 Care and safety information 10 Connections Step 1: ...to operate the system 18 Step 2: Setting the clock 18 Step 3: Setting the TV 19 Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via the remote control 19 Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV 19 Step 4: Selecting speaker layout 20 Changing seating control position 20 Setting...
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English Timer Operations Setting the timer 36 Activating/Deactivating the timer 36 Setting the Sleep timer 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control 38 Selecting surround sound 38 Turning on/off clear voice effect 38 Changing subwoofer volume level 38 Adjusting Bass/... Eco Power standby mode ...... 39 Switching to standby mode (view clock) ... 39 Dimming system's display screen 39 Recording to an external device 39 Using the remote to operate your television ... 39 Troubleshooting 40-41 Specifications 42 Glossary 43 Limited Warranty 44 Contents pg 001-044_MX39...
English Timer Operations Setting the timer 36 Activating/Deactivating the timer 36 Setting the Sleep timer 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control 38 Selecting surround sound 38 Turning on/off clear voice effect 38 Changing subwoofer volume level 38 Adjusting Bass/... Eco Power standby mode ...... 39 Switching to standby mode (view clock) ... 39 Dimming system's display screen 39 Recording to an external device 39 Using the remote to operate your television ... 39 Troubleshooting 40-41 Specifications 42 Glossary 43 Limited Warranty 44 Contents pg 001-044_MX39...
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... the lens. Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng 10 23/2/03, 2:09 PM 3139 115 21993 Leave the player in an enclosed cabinet ... of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS DVD Home Cinema System 10 cm (4 inches) Care of disc - Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a... (white, red) Composite video cable (yellow) Component video cables (red/blue/green) FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote Control and two AA batteries DISC/ TV/AV MEDIA TUNER AUX/DI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SURR...
... the lens. Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng 10 23/2/03, 2:09 PM 3139 115 21993 Leave the player in an enclosed cabinet ... of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS DVD Home Cinema System 10 cm (4 inches) Care of disc - Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a... (white, red) Composite video cable (yellow) Component video cables (red/blue/green) FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote Control and two AA batteries DISC/ TV/AV MEDIA TUNER AUX/DI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SURR...
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...the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. (See page 30 "Setting the digital output".) Notes: - Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on the remote to select "AUX" in order to activate the input source. To view DVD playback while recording, you to make analog stereo (two channel, right and... left) recordings. Recording (digital) 2 Connect the DVD system's DIGITAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on the VCR. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 15 15 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Recording DVDs Some DVDs are copy-protected. Listening to the playback 1 Connect the DVD...
...the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. (See page 30 "Setting the digital output".) Notes: - Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on the remote to select "AUX" in order to activate the input source. To view DVD playback while recording, you to make analog stereo (two channel, right and... left) recordings. Recording (digital) 2 Connect the DVD system's DIGITAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on the VCR. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 15 15 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Recording DVDs Some DVDs are copy-protected. Listening to the playback 1 Connect the DVD...
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... 1 STANDBY ON - SURROUND (SURR.) - Adjusts the volume level. % BASS / TREBLE - The speakers output will be cancelled. 16 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for a few seconds. (see page 18) $ VOLUME (VOL +-) - Switches between AUX and DIG IN (Digital... ÉÅ PLAY•PAUSE - DISC: toggles between FM and AM band. - TUNER: toggles between DISC 1~5. - English Functional Overview (illustrations on the remote to select the desired seating position. (see page 20) ! Selects bass or treble sound. or 24-hour clock display. (see page 23) - DISC: starts...
... 1 STANDBY ON - SURROUND (SURR.) - Adjusts the volume level. % BASS / TREBLE - The speakers output will be cancelled. 16 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for a few seconds. (see page 18) $ VOLUME (VOL +-) - Switches between AUX and DIG IN (Digital... ÉÅ PLAY•PAUSE - DISC: toggles between FM and AM band. - TUNER: toggles between DISC 1~5. - English Functional Overview (illustrations on the remote to select the desired seating position. (see page 20) ! Selects bass or treble sound. or 24-hour clock display. (see page 23) - DISC: starts...
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... Mutes or restores the volume. (see pages 27-28) * Joystick 1 2 3 4 - Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 35) ( OK - English Control buttons available on the TV screen. Turns on/off playback...8734; SLEEP - In stop mode, turns on a disc. (see page 39) pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 17 17 2/25/03,...1 2 to select a preset radio station. (see page 39) • REPEAT A-B - Enlarges a picture on the remote only & SYSTEM MENU (DVD mode only) - During playback, returns to standby mode. (see page 24) ª ...
... Mutes or restores the volume. (see pages 27-28) * Joystick 1 2 3 4 - Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 35) ( OK - English Control buttons available on the TV screen. Turns on/off playback...8734; SLEEP - In stop mode, turns on a disc. (see page 39) pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 17 17 2/25/03,...1 2 to select a preset radio station. (see page 39) • REPEAT A-B - Enlarges a picture on the remote only & SYSTEM MENU (DVD mode only) - During playback, returns to standby mode. (see page 24) ª ...
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...:38 CLOCK•TIMER 6 13:38 1 Press STANDBY ON to be set the minutes and hours. Notes: - English Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 3 1 2 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.... wish to store the setting. ➜ The clock will exit clock setting mode. 18 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 18 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Using the remote control to set in combination. - Do not use old and new or different types of the source select...
...:38 CLOCK•TIMER 6 13:38 1 Press STANDBY ON to be set the minutes and hours. Notes: - English Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 3 1 2 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.... wish to store the setting. ➜ The clock will exit clock setting mode. 18 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 18 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Using the remote control to set in combination. - Do not use old and new or different types of the source select...
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...to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator. In order for more details. ➜ Or, you see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV and set the TV to stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use...navigate in disc tray 1. ➜ Wait until "DISC X" appears on the display panel (or press DISC/MEDIA on the remote.) 2 Turn on the TV. ➜ Usually this DVD system, the color system of the disc. You should match. ... an item and press OK. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 19 19 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993
...to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator. In order for more details. ➜ Or, you see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV and set the TV to stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use...navigate in disc tray 1. ➜ Wait until "DISC X" appears on the display panel (or press DISC/MEDIA on the remote.) 2 Turn on the TV. ➜ Usually this DVD system, the color system of the disc. You should match. ... an item and press OK. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 19 19 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993
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... seating position. ➜ During playback, you can hear the changing of the room. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. 20 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 20 2/25/03, 10:29 AM 3139 115 21993 Move to 'Speaker Layout' and press 2. To change the speaker layout, see "Changing...front panel) repeatedly to select 'Multi-channel'. 2 Press SEATING. ➜ The seating control diagram which represents your current speaker layout appears on the remote to select your speakers' arrangement, then press OK. ➜ The speaker output will revert to select the current seating position in the room and ...
... seating position. ➜ During playback, you can hear the changing of the room. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. 20 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 20 2/25/03, 10:29 AM 3139 115 21993 Move to 'Speaker Layout' and press 2. To change the speaker layout, see "Changing...front panel) repeatedly to select 'Multi-channel'. 2 Press SEATING. ➜ The seating control diagram which represents your current speaker layout appears on the remote to select your speakers' arrangement, then press OK. ➜ The speaker output will revert to select the current seating position in the room and ...
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... Go to language setup page 1 In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu. Move to and press 2. Move to 'Menu Language' and press 2. 4 Select a language and press OK. 5 Use the joystick (1 2 ... system's Menu Language, it will remain once selected. Speaker settings are closer to the listener than the front speakers. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 21 21 2/25/03, 9:57 AM 3139 115 21993 Getting Started English Setting the speakers' channels You can select your preferred language...
... Go to language setup page 1 In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu. Move to and press 2. Move to 'Menu Language' and press 2. 4 Select a language and press OK. 5 Use the joystick (1 2 ... system's Menu Language, it will remain once selected. Speaker settings are closer to the listener than the front speakers. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 21 21 2/25/03, 9:57 AM 3139 115 21993 Getting Started English Setting the speakers' channels You can select your preferred language...
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... you want to play once, then stop. ➜ If a disc menu shows on the TV, see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the current disc or at a time. Video CDs (VCDs) - Compact Discs (CDs) - ...the OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to open the second tray before the second tray opens. 22 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 22 2/25/03, 9:57 AM 3139 115 21993 Digital Video Discs + Rewritable(DVD+RW) - MP3... 1 Adjust SOURCE control until "DISC X" appears on the display panel (or press DISC/MEDIA on the remote.) 2 Turn on the TV power and set to close before closing the first tray, the first tray ...
... you want to play once, then stop. ➜ If a disc menu shows on the TV, see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the current disc or at a time. Video CDs (VCDs) - Compact Discs (CDs) - ...the OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to open the second tray before the second tray opens. 22 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 22 2/25/03, 9:57 AM 3139 115 21993 Digital Video Discs + Rewritable(DVD+RW) - MP3... 1 Adjust SOURCE control until "DISC X" appears on the display panel (or press DISC/MEDIA on the remote.) 2 Turn on the TV power and set to close before closing the first tray, the first tray ...
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... To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ again. G During playback, pressing DISC MENU will return to the menu screen (if PBC is on the remote, then press ÉÅ or OK to start automatically. ➜ If you can replace the discs on some discs. Searching backward/forward G Press and... mode This is playing, you select 'PBC ON', the disc menu (if available) will start playback. Stopping playback G Press Ç. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 23 23 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Selecting another disc tray will cancel the resume feature. - Notes: - To select a playback...
... To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ again. G During playback, pressing DISC MENU will return to the menu screen (if PBC is on the remote, then press ÉÅ or OK to start automatically. ➜ If you can replace the discs on some discs. Searching backward/forward G Press and... mode This is playing, you select 'PBC ON', the disc menu (if available) will start playback. Stopping playback G Press Ç. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 23 23 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Selecting another disc tray will cancel the resume feature. - Notes: - To select a playback...
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... will start automatically. ➜ With picture discs, 9 thumbnail pictures will play . G During playback, press PROG on the front panel to toggle between program on the remote to select S or T in the current folder. MP3 "Title Name 1" 14 MP3 "Title Name 2" 15 MP3 "Title Name 3" 16 MP3 "Title Name 4" 17 ... 1 Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may be distorted during MP3 program playback. 26 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 26 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Repeat function is normal to experience an occasional "skip" while listening to your TV and set...
... will start automatically. ➜ With picture discs, 9 thumbnail pictures will play . G During playback, press PROG on the front panel to toggle between program on the remote to select S or T in the current folder. MP3 "Title Name 1" 14 MP3 "Title Name 2" 15 MP3 "Title Name 3" 16 MP3 "Title Name 4" 17 ... 1 Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may be distorted during MP3 program playback. 26 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 26 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Repeat function is normal to experience an occasional "skip" while listening to your TV and set...
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To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. Some operations may be muted. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 27 DVD Menu Options SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD. Select a ..., SF x3. (SF=Slow Forward, SR=Slow Rerverse) FAST REVERSE DVD : FR x2, FR x4, FR x6, FR x8. The volume will appear on the remote to navigate in the menu. ➜ Press 1 2 to begin automatically. CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XX:YY) Select a Chapter for VCD 2.0 with multiple angles. "XX" - the playback...
To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. Some operations may be muted. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 27 DVD Menu Options SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD. Select a ..., SF x3. (SF=Slow Forward, SR=Slow Rerverse) FAST REVERSE DVD : FR x2, FR x4, FR x6, FR x8. The volume will appear on the remote to navigate in the menu. ➜ Press 1 2 to begin automatically. CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XX:YY) Select a Chapter for VCD 2.0 with multiple angles. "XX" - the playback...
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... the features in the Setup Menu are described in the menu. 4 Press OK to enter the menu. Black bars appear on the remote to "full size".) 28 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 28 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. Setting the TV shape The...
... the features in the Setup Menu are described in the menu. 4 Press OK to enter the menu. Black bars appear on the remote to "full size".) 28 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 28 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. Setting the TV shape The...
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...video output setting if you wish to dim the TV screen when disc playback is not available for more than five minutes. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 29 DVD Menu Options Setting the analog output Set Analog Output to match your video connection. This will prevent your TV using component ...video jacks. (SCART - button on the remote control (or SURROUND on /off Follow the steps of "Using the Setup Menu" and select : > Video Output TV Shape TV System Video Output Screen ...
...video output setting if you wish to dim the TV screen when disc playback is not available for more than five minutes. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 29 DVD Menu Options Setting the analog output Set Analog Output to match your video connection. This will prevent your TV using component ...video jacks. (SCART - button on the remote control (or SURROUND on /off Follow the steps of "Using the Setup Menu" and select : > Video Output TV Shape TV System Video Output Screen ...
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... restore all the items in the setup menu to an audible level. This feature is only available for your Parental Control password. turning on the remote will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to the original factory setting except for movies with its full dynamic range. DVD Menu... Speaker Layout PCM Output Set Night mode Off Select this to enjoy the surround sound with Dolby Digital mode. English Night mode - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 31 31 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 On Select this when you want to level out the volume.
... restore all the items in the setup menu to an audible level. This feature is only available for your Parental Control password. turning on the remote will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to the original factory setting except for movies with its full dynamic range. DVD Menu... Speaker Layout PCM Output Set Night mode Off Select this to enjoy the surround sound with Dolby Digital mode. English Night mode - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 31 31 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 On Select this when you want to level out the volume.
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... __ __ Enter code Set Parental control 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in region 1 players) Some DVDs may be viewed only by adults due to enter the four-digit password. Parental Guidance - Parental Guidance suggested... MENU again to certain scenes on the disc jacket. should be printed on the disc. not recommended viewing for such discs. 32 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 32 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Note: - ➠ English DVD Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control (only available...
... __ __ Enter code Set Parental control 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in region 1 players) Some DVDs may be viewed only by adults due to enter the four-digit password. Parental Guidance - Parental Guidance suggested... MENU again to certain scenes on the disc jacket. should be printed on the disc. not recommended viewing for such discs. 32 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 32 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Note: - ➠ English DVD Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control (only available...
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Parental Control Password Menu Language Defaults __ __ __ __ Enter code Please enter old password pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 33 33 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Move to navigate in '1234.' ➜ If you forget your password, press Ç ...10144; Parental Control Password Menu Language Defaults Change Change password 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to and press 2. Parental Control Password Menu Language Defaults __ __ __ __ Enter code Please reenter new password 7 Press SYSTEM MENU again to 'Password...
Parental Control Password Menu Language Defaults __ __ __ __ Enter code Please enter old password pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 33 33 2/25/03, 9:58 AM 3139 115 21993 Move to navigate in '1234.' ➜ If you forget your password, press Ç ...10144; Parental Control Password Menu Language Defaults Change Change password 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to and press 2. Parental Control Password Menu Language Defaults __ __ __ __ Enter code Please reenter new password 7 Press SYSTEM MENU again to 'Password...
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Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or adjust SOURCE control on front panel) to store all available radio stations automatically. G If you to select "...from FM and followed by AM bands. Using the Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you use S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to toggle between frequency tuning and preset tuning. PRESS PLAY" appears. When in the memory, starting ... Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" appears. English Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! - The system will play. 34 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 34 2/25/03, 9:59 AM 3139 115 21993
Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or adjust SOURCE control on front panel) to store all available radio stations automatically. G If you to select "...from FM and followed by AM bands. Using the Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you use S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to toggle between frequency tuning and preset tuning. PRESS PLAY" appears. When in the memory, starting ... Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" appears. English Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! - The system will play. 34 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 34 2/25/03, 9:59 AM 3139 115 21993