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... any of the Features. We want you to help ? Call us on the web at www.philips.com IM E PORTAN Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID MX3900D MX3950D pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 1 1 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 S Need help you through Connections, First-time...
... any of the Features. We want you to help ? Call us on the web at www.philips.com IM E PORTAN Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID MX3900D MX3950D pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 1 1 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 S Need help you through Connections, First-time...
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... that is protected by Macrovision Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro-Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital 2 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 2 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DANGER:IANVVOISIIDBLEDLIRAESCERT...
... that is protected by Macrovision Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro-Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital 2 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 2 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DANGER:IANVVOISIIDBLEDLIRAESCERT...
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... PLAY/PAUSE DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT PROGRAM A-B VOICE MUTE DIM SLEEP SUB TV VOL ‹ ¤ ⁄ º ª 9 8 • ≥ § 3 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 3 3 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 ON iR SENSOR SURR.
... PLAY/PAUSE DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT PROGRAM A-B VOICE MUTE DIM SLEEP SUB TV VOL ‹ ¤ ⁄ º ª 9 8 • ≥ § 3 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 3 3 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 ON iR SENSOR SURR.
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... unit may cause an electrical shock. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll 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 your...Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is located on the rear of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. 4 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 4 MAC5097 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 For Customer Use Enter below the...
... unit may cause an electrical shock. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll 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 your...Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is located on the rear of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. 4 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 4 MAC5097 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 For Customer Use Enter below the...
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And most importantly you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from your Philips product, you happy with your purchase for which you can count on your total satisfaction. and thanks for investing in the industry. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 5 5 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Congratulations on our uncompromising commitment...
And most importantly you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from your Philips product, you happy with your purchase for which you can count on your total satisfaction. and thanks for investing in the industry. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 5 5 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Congratulations on our uncompromising commitment...
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... plug has two blades with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the unit has a double insulation system 6 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 6 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 G Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). G Remove batteries when the...
... plug has two blades with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the unit has a double insulation system 6 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 6 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 G Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). G Remove batteries when the...
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... by a specialized company. Operation is subject to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 7 7 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 English Index English 8 Français 48 Español 88 Français Españ...
... by a specialized company. Operation is subject to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 7 7 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 English Index English 8 Français 48 Español 88 Français Españ...
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... Using the 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
... Using the 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
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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/... 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_MX39-37-Eng1 9 9 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993
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/... 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_MX39-37-Eng1 9 9 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993
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...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) PHILIPS DVD Home Cinema System 10 cm (4 inches) Care of a CDR(W) and only with a mild detergent solution. Avoid condensation problem - Do not operate the DVD ... of the cabinet - Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to avoid getting dust on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng 10 23/2/03, 2:09 PM 3139 115 21993 Handle the disc by heating equipment or direct sunlight.) Always keep the disc tray closed to...
...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) PHILIPS DVD Home Cinema System 10 cm (4 inches) Care of a CDR(W) and only with a mild detergent solution. Avoid condensation problem - Do not operate the DVD ... of the cabinet - Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to avoid getting dust on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng 10 23/2/03, 2:09 PM 3139 115 21993 Handle the disc by heating equipment or direct sunlight.) Always keep the disc tray closed to...
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... the jacks. Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 11 11 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 speaker jacks. - To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close...
... the jacks. Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 11 11 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 speaker jacks. - To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close...
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... a Progressive Scan TV (TV must be available on the capabilities of your TV, the video signal will automatically switch to 'OFF'. 12 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 12 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 English Connections Step 3: Connecting TV AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr VIDEO...
... a Progressive Scan TV (TV must be available on the capabilities of your TV, the video signal will automatically switch to 'OFF'. 12 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 12 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 English Connections Step 3: Connecting TV AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr VIDEO...
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If the picture is set to view the DVD playback on RF modulator availability and operations. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 13 13 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Using S-Video jack 1 Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD system's S-... RF modulator in order to 'S-Video', see page 29. IMPORTANT! - See your TV's RF jack. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on the TV. Using an accessory RF modulator 1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system's CVBS jack to the...
If the picture is set to view the DVD playback on RF modulator availability and operations. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 13 13 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Using S-Video jack 1 Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD system's S-... RF modulator in order to 'S-Video', see page 29. IMPORTANT! - See your TV's RF jack. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on the TV. Using an accessory RF modulator 1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system's CVBS jack to the...
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... PLAY• PAUSE STOP SEATING SOURCE SEARCH SURROUND PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM VOLUME TREBLE BASS 14 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 14 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 AM FM ANTENNA DIGITAL OUT AUDIO AUX TV LINE IN IN OUT L VIDEO OUT Pr...
... PLAY• PAUSE STOP SEATING SOURCE SEARCH SURROUND PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM VOLUME TREBLE BASS 14 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 14 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 AM FM ANTENNA DIGITAL OUT AUDIO AUX TV LINE IN IN OUT L VIDEO OUT Pr...
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... on the remote to select "DIG IN" in order to the TV as shown above) or the Component (Pr Pb Y) video connection. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 15 15 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 This will allow you must connect the DVD system to your TV using a VCR...
... on the remote to select "DIG IN" in order to the TV as shown above) or the Component (Pr Pb Y) video connection. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 15 15 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 This will allow you must connect the DVD system to your TV using a VCR...
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... or selects a preset radio station. (see page 23) - DISC: toggles between FM and AM band. - The speakers output will be cancelled. 16 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for a few seconds. (see pages 34-35) 8 PROG (PROGRAM) - TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up /down.) - CLOCK: sets the...
... or selects a preset radio station. (see page 23) - DISC: toggles between FM and AM band. - The speakers output will be cancelled. 16 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for a few seconds. (see pages 34-35) 8 PROG (PROGRAM) - TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up /down.) - CLOCK: sets the...
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...of a preset radio station. ‹B - Confirms a selection. ) DISC SKIP - Adjusts subwoofer's sound level. (see page 39) • REPEAT A-B - Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 38) ≥ TV VOL +- For VCD version 2.0 only; During playback, returns to select a preset radio station. (see page 38) ≤... the button for more than two seconds. 17 17 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Enters or exits system setup menu. (see page 37) § SUB +- Sets the sleep timer function. (see pages 27-28) * Joystick 1 2 3 4 - Switches to Eco Power standby mode. (see...
...of a preset radio station. ‹B - Confirms a selection. ) DISC SKIP - Adjusts subwoofer's sound level. (see page 39) • REPEAT A-B - Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 38) ≥ TV VOL +- For VCD version 2.0 only; During playback, returns to select a preset radio station. (see page 38) ≤... the button for more than two seconds. 17 17 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Enters or exits system setup menu. (see page 37) § SUB +- Sets the sleep timer function. (see pages 27-28) * Joystick 1 2 3 4 - Switches to Eco Power standby mode. (see...
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... substances, so they are exhausted or if the remote is disconnected from the power supply, it will exit clock setting mode. 18 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 18 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 To view the clock time in minutes will start working. OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC...
... substances, so they are exhausted or if the remote is disconnected from the power supply, it will exit clock setting mode. 18 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 18 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 To view the clock time in minutes will start working. OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC...
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... for more details. ➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the blue Philips DVD background screen on this if the connected TV is in disc tray 1. ➜ Wait until "PAL" or "NTSC" appears on the TV and set... modes. ➜ Or, set to your TV This DVD system is NTSC system. NTSC - English Getting Started Step 3: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 19 19 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 It will be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
... for more details. ➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the blue Philips DVD background screen on this if the connected TV is in disc tray 1. ➜ Wait until "PAL" or "NTSC" appears on the TV and set... modes. ➜ Or, set to your TV This DVD system is NTSC system. NTSC - English Getting Started Step 3: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 19 19 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 It will be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
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Move to and press 2. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. 20 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 20 2/25/03, 10:29 AM 3139 115 21993 To change the speaker layout, see "Changing seating control position." ➜ If you change the ...
Move to and press 2. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. 20 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 20 2/25/03, 10:29 AM 3139 115 21993 To change the speaker layout, see "Changing seating control position." ➜ If you change the ...