DVD Mini-HiFi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual FWD872 PHILIPS English Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX Certified products: "DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other counties. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reserve engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. 2 3 English 4 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 ------------------------------------------------- 47 CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVSION 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 CONNECTIN 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. 5 English Contents English 6 General Information/Maintenance Features .................................................................. Discs for playback ................................................ Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental information ................................ Care and safety information .............................. 8 8 8 9 9 Disc Operations Playing discs ......................................................... 20 Using the disc menu .......................................... 20 Basic playback controls ..................................... 20 Skipping to another title (track)/chapter Fast search Continuing playback from the last stop point Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer ........ 10 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer. 10 Step 3: Connecting TV set ...................... 11~12 Using Video In jack (CVBS) Using Line out jack(L/R) Using Component Video In jack (Pr Pb Y) Using S-Video In jack Using Headphone jack Using an accessory RF modulator Selecting various modes ............................. 21-22 Repeat play / Shuffle play mode Repeating a section within a chapter/track Programming favorite tracks ........................... 22 Playing in slow motion mode ........................... 22 Special DVD/VCD features ........................ 23-24 Changing subtitle language Changing the pictures scales Changing sound track language Searching for a particular passage Displaying the disc information during playback Moving to another title / chapter Playing from a selected point Viewing from another angle Playback control (PBC) Checking the contents of DVD Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas ........... 13 Step 5: Connecting the power cord ............... 13 Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box ......................................................................... 14 Viewing and listening to playback Using the VCR for recording DVDs Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment . 14 Functional Overview Basic function ...................................................... 15 Switching the system on To switch the system to Eco-power standby mode Switching the system to Standby mode Power-saving automatic standby MP3/WMA/Picture / Divx Disc Operations Playing MP3/WMA/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) . ................................................................................ 25 MP3/WMA/JPEG picture disc Kodak picture disc Playing a Divx disc .............................................. 26 Controls on the system .................................... 15 Remote control ........................................... 16~17 Demonstration mode ........................................ 17 DVD Menu Operations Using the menu (user preference settings)... 27 Setting the TV shape .......................................... 28 Improving the image for progressive scan video output setting .................................................... 29 Setting the screen saver .................................... 29 DivX (R) VOD Code ....................................... 29 Night mode - turning on/off ............................ 30 Changing the password ..................................... 30 Restricting playback by setting parental level 31 Divx Subtitle ........................................................ 31 Default .................................................................. 31 Preparations Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control .................................................................. 18 Step 2: Setting the TV set ........................... 18-19 Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 19 Contents Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations .................................... 32 Presetting radio stations ............................ 32~33 Using auto install Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Other Functions Dimming the display .......................................... 41 Vocal ...................................................................... 41 KARAOKE setup ................................................ 41 Mic Mic Volume Echo level Key Score Karaoke ................................................................ 42 Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 33 Changing tuning grid .......................................... 33 Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback ...................................................... 34 General information on recording ................. 34 Preparation for recording ................................ 35 Disc synchro recording ..................................... 35 Specifications ............................................... 43 Troubleshooting ................................... 44-45 Glossary ........................................................... 46 AUX Operations Listening to an external source ...................... 36 Clock / Timer Operations Setting the clock. ................................................ 37 Viewing the clock.................................. ............. 37 Setting wake-up timer....................... ................ 37 Viewing the timer................................. .............. 37 Setting sleep timer................................ .............. 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound control ..................................................... 38 Selecting sound effect Selecting DBB effect Selecting MAX SOUND effect Volume control ................................................... 38 Changing the volume level Switching off the volume temporarily USB Operations Using a USB device ............................................ 39 USB playback ...................................................... 40 About recycling These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.The electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling center. Please observe the local regulations regarding disposal of packaging materials , exhausted batteries and old equipment. 7 English General Information/Maintenance English 8 Features Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System with 2-channel full analog amplifier creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. Other features include: Additional Component Connections Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the system so you can use the system's speakers. Night mode Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing the difference in loudness between different sounds in Dolby Digital mode. Parental control (rating level) Lets you set a rating level so that your children cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set. Sleep timer Enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. Progressive Scan Provides high quality flicker-free images for film based sources. When a picture refreshes, its vertical resolution can double to 525 lines. Note: ­ To fully enjoy the progressive scan feature, you need a progressive scan TV. ­ Following formats can't be supported · The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS, *.WAV · Non-English Album/Title name · The discs recorded under Joliet format Region codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 3 in order to play on this system. You cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions. 3 Notes: ­ For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be selected for playback according to the recording format. ­ 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 system. Discs for playback Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System will play: ­ Digital Video Discs (DVDs) ­ Video CDs (VCDs) ­ Super Video CDs (SVCDs) ­ Digital Video Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW) ­ Compact Discs (CDs) - Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W) ­ Supported MP3-CD / WMA / DivX format. · ISO 9660 / UDF format · Max. title/album name ­14 characters Max. title number plus album is 300. · Max. nested directory is 8 levels. · The max. MP3 track number is 648. · Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. · Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps). Supplied accessories ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 1 Composite video cable (yellow) 1 Compoent video cables (red/blue/green ) 1 Audio cables (white, red) 1 FM wire antenna 1 MW loop antenna 1 Remote Control & 2 AAA batteries 1 AC power cable This instruction booklet and a Quick Use Guide General Information/Maintenance Environmental information Any unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). --Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Cleaning the cabinet Use soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution ontaining alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning discs To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line from the center towards the edge using soft and lint-free cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc. Write only on the printed side of a CDR(W) and only with a soft felt-tipped pen. Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Cleaning the disc lens After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner. Finding a suitable location Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. Cleaning the head and the tape paths To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the head A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation. Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. You also can clean the head by playing a cleaning tape once. Demagnetising the head Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer. 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 disc trays closed to avoid dust buildup on the lens. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 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 system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about ...