DVD Mini-HiFi System FWD796
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Contents English General Information/ Maintenance Features .................................................................. 8 Discs for playback ................................................ 8 Region codes Supplied accessories ............................................ 8 Environmental information ................................ 9 Care and safety information .............................. 9 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer ........ 10 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer..
Tuner Operations Specifications ........................................... 46 Tuning to radio stations .................................... 37 Presetting radio stations ............................ 37~38 Troubleshooting ............................. 47~48 Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 38 Deleting a preset radio station Changing tuning grid .......................................... 38 Glossary ..........................
General Information/Maintenance English Features Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System with 2-channel full digital 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. – Following formats can’t be supported • The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS, *.
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.
Connections English Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer subwoofer Rear speaker ( left surround ) ● ● ● ● Rear speaker ( right surround ) For best possible surround sound, all speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position . Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.
English Connections Step 3: Connecting TV set 8 8 IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, according to the capabilities of your TV system. – S-Video or Component Video connection provides higher picture quality. These options must be available on your TV set. – Connect the system directly to the TV set.
Connections English 8 8 Using S-Video In jack ● Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the SVideo input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set. ● To listen to TV channels through this system, use the audio cables (white/red) to connect AUX IN jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV set.
Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas English Connections Step 5: Connecting the power cord MW antenna FM antenna fix the claw into the slot 8 COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb 8 VIDEO IN Y ● Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall.
Connections English Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y 1 A 3 2 4 Viewing and listening to playback 1 2 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV system as shown. Before operation, set the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. (See Using the Setup Menu – Setting the digital output).
Controls on the system 8 DEMO•STOP 7 for DISC .................... to stop playback or to clear a programme. for DEMO ................ (in Standby or ECO power mode) to activate/deactivate demonstration. for PLUG&PLAY ... (on the system only) to exit plug&play mode. 1 ECO POWER/ STANDBY ON – to switch the system on, to Eco Power or Standby mode. 2 DISPLAY SCREEN – to view the current status of the system.
Functional Overview English (; – Remote control to connect headphones. ) VOLUME – to increase or decrease the volume. @ ¡ SENSOR – 1 point the remote control towards this sensor. # ™ INTERACTIVE VU METER – to show the VU (volume unit) meter in music or volume mode depending on the display mode selected. 2 3 £ DISC TRAYS ≤ OPEN•CLOSE – to open or close the disc tray. ∞ DISC1/ DISC2/ DISC3 to select a disc tray for playback. – 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! • ≥ § ∞ § DISC CHANGE – to change disc(s).
41 ( ECHO – – – – 5 – – /¡/ 5 / 4 to select movement direction in disc contents menu/system menu bar. to tuner mode, to tune to lower or higher radio frequency. (1 / ¡) in Disc mode, press to fast reverse/forward the disc. O/ P in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next chapter/track. in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station number 6 PLAY/PAUSE 2; – – to adjust the echo level in karaoke mode. ) KEY – to change the tone level to suit your vocal range.
Basic Functions English 1 2 1 2 Plug and Play (for tuner installation) Demonstration mode Plug and play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. The system has a demonstration mode that shows various features offered by the system. If plug and play has not been installed When you turn on the system, “AUTO INSTALL- PRESS PLAY” will be displayed. Activating demonstration ● In Standby or ECO power mode, press and hold DEMO•STOP 7 for more than 5 seconds to activate demo mode.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control English Preparations Step 2: Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24hour mode (“PM 00:00” or “00:00” for example). 1 The clock can be set in any source mode. ➜ If you have not set the clock, “--:--” will be shown on the display. 3 1 2 2 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment.
Preparations English Notes: – The clock will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs. – During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 10 seconds, the system will exit the setting mode and go back to it’s previous status. 1 2 3 IMPORTANT! – Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See Connections – Connecting TV set) 2 Selecting the color system that matches your TV set This DVD Mini Hi-Fi System is compatible with both NTSC and PAL.
Step 4: Setting speakers English Preparations Step 5: Setting language preference IMPORTANT! – This function is only available when you have connected other 3.1-channel speakers. You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD Mini Hi-Fi 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 language set by default will be used instead.
Game Operations English About Gameport Starting Operation Gameport allows you to connect your game console to this mini system which enables you to enjoy a total game immersion experience through powerful sound output. 1 Preparation before use 2 3 8 1 2 3 4 Connect your game console’s video and audio output to the GAMEPORT video and audio inputs respectively (See Connecting to game console). Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel.
IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs.Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the disc mechanism. – Do not move the system during playback. Doing so may damage the system. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any object other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the system to malfunction. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
Disc Operations English Basic playback controls To play discs in all the disc trays ● Press 38. ➜ All the available discs will play once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. To start playback from a selected disc tray ● Press DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3. To interrupt playback ● Press 38. ● To resume playback, press 38 again. To stop playback ● Press 7.
MENU OFF: ● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following: REPEAT TRACK ➜ REPEAT DISC ➜ REPEAT ALL ➜ REPEAT OFF Notes: – When you open the disc tray, the Repeat function will be cancelled automatically. – For CVD, SVCD and VCD 2.0 discs, the Repeat function is not available unless the PBC function is set to OFF. – If discs of different formats are loaded, the Repeat function is only available for the current disc.
Disc Operations English For DVD or MP3/ WMA Changing discs during playback 1 2 (reverse): FR X2 p FR X4 p FR X6 p FR X8 p PLAY (forward): FF X2 p FF X4 p FF X6 p FF X8 p PLAY Press DISC CHANGE. ➜ The disc tray will open without interrupting playback. To change the inner disc, press DISC CHANGE again. ➜ The active disc will stop playing and the disc tray will close to retrieve the inner disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.
IMPORTANT! Some operations may be different or restricted according to the disc format. Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing. Playing from a selected point This function allows you to start playback at any chosen time on the disc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 For DVD Press GOTO twice to activate time menu. PBC For CVD, SVCD,VCD or CD Press GOTO to activate time menu, “GOTO -- : --” will be displayed on the TV screen.
Disc Operations English 1 2 3 Select from the menu bar and press 4 repeatedly to change the following zooming scale: ZOOM X1.5 pZOOM X2 pZOOM X4 pZOOM OFF To pan through the enlarged image, press SYSTEM MENU to exit and press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 buttons to move the zoomed picture left, right, up or down. 1 2 1 2 If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple camera angles , the ANGLE mark on the setup page will be set to ON automatically. This allows you to view the picture from different angles.
Playing MP3/ WMA/ Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) 7 IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV set and set to the correct Video In channel. (See Setting the TV set.) 1 2 Kodak Picture disc MP3/ WMA/ JPEG Picture disc 1 Load an MP3/WMA/ Picture (JPEG) disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration. 2 Playback will start automatically. ➜ The album/picture menu will appear on the TV screen. If not, press DISC MENU on the remote control.
MP3/ WMA/ DivX/ Picture Disc Operations English Notes: – Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio MP3 (DAM), only digital audio music will play. – It is normal to experience an occasional “skip” while you are listening to your MP3 discs. – For multi-session discs with different formats, only the first session can be read and played. – DISC MENU does not function during Kodak Picture disc playback.
Using the menu bar You can continue some operations directly via the menu bar on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. But when you enter (SETUP MENU), the playback will pause. 1 2,3 4 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV set screen. PBC 2 3 Slow Motion The slow motion speed will display. Press 4 repeatedly to select a reverse or forward slow motion speed. To cancel the slow function, press 2;.
DVD Menu Operations English Using the setup menu (user preference settings) This DVD setup is carried out via your TV set, enabling you to customize the DVD Mini Hi-Fi System to suit your particular requirements. Setting the TV shape Make sure the format you need is available on the disc. If not, your setting will be invalid. PBC 1 2,3 4 1 2 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. Select icon and press 4 to enter the setup menu.
Setting the screen saver English DVD Menu Operations Setting the PCM output PBC PBC If set to ON, the screen saver will be activated when you leave the system in stop or pause mode for 3 minutes. The default setting is ON. Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to your optional audio equipment connections. PBC PCM 96K Select this if the optional audio equipment is capable of processing digital signal input with sampling rate of 96 kHz.
DVD Menu Operations English DivX(R) VOD Test Tone Philips provide you the DivX(R) VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX(R) VOD service. For more information, visit: www.divx.com/vod. PBC AUTO The system will start testing the speaker from left, center, right, right surround, left surround, subwoofer, cyclically until you exit tone test. The availability of the various channels test depends on the number of speakers connected.
4 Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used as Password. Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your four-digit code. ➜ The password supplied by default is 1234. ➜ If you forget the four-digit code, press 9 four times, the system will change back to the default password. ● Go to “Password” and enter your new code. Then, enter the same code again to confirm. PBC 4 1,5 2,3 CONFIRM NEW PASSWORD 5 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
DVD Menu Operations English Restricting playback by setting parental level 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 specific. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. 4 5 Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter the fourdigit code.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 2 3 Press TUNER to select “FM XX” or “MW XX”. Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The next radio station will be tuned automatically. ➜ i lights up for FM stereo reception. To tune a weak station, press 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control to search until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.
Tuner Operations English 1 2 3 4 Manual preset programming Changing tuning grid Press TUNER (BAND) repeatedly to select the desired tuner band: FM or MW. In some countries, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control to search a radio frequency. Press PROGRAM. ➜ “PROG” and “01” will display.
IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – Store tapes at room temperature and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV set or speaker). Tape playback 1 2 Press 5 to open the tape deck door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ● Load the tape with the open side down and the full spool to the left.
Tape Operation/Recording English IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only in tape deck 2. Preparation for recording 1 2 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to the recorded. DISC – load the disc(s) TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 with the full spool to the left.
English Clock/Timer Operations Viewing the clock 2 The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby mode. Press CLOCK on the system to view clock in any source mode (or press CLOCK/ TIMER on the remote control). ● Press DISPLAY on the system to select 12hour or 24-hour mode. ➜ If the clock has not been set, “--:--“ will blink until you set the clock. 3 4 Setting the timer 5 IMPORTANT ! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly.
Timer Operations English To exit without storing the setting ● Press 7 on the system. To deactivate the timer ● Press and hold TIMER or CLOCK/TIMER for more than 3 seconds. ➜ “TIMER OFF” will be displayed. Notes: – If the source is disc mode, playback will begin with the first track of the last selected disc or other trays if the disc is empty. If all disc trays are empty, the system will automatically switch to Tuner mode.
Sound control Selecting surround sound IMPORTANT! – This DVD Mini HiFi system can only produce 5.1 channel surround sound. ● Press SURROUND on the system or on remote control to select surround or stereo mode. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes (Dolby Digital Surround and DTS Surround) depend on the number of speakers used and the incoming sound information available on the disc. Notes: – The default is Stereo. – You cannot select the SURROUND SOUND mode if the SYSTEM MENU is turned on.
Other Functions English Switching on/off Vocal Switching the system ON This function allows you to fade out the original vocal from a karaoke. Press AUDIO key to select different audio modes. In ECO Power/ Standby/ Demonstration mode ● Press ECO POWER/ STANDBY ON ➜ The system will go back to its previous status. ● Press DISC, TUNER, TAPE, AUX/GAME ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. Switching the system to STANDBY mode In demonstration mode ● Press and hold DEMO•STOP 7 on the system.
Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the system to sing along with the music source. Key control This feature allows you to change the key tone when you play a DVD or VCD disc. ● Press KEY. ➜ “KEY CONTROL ON” will be displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds. ➜ The Key Control indicator will flash when you press VOL +/- to change the key tone level. ➜ If you don’t adjust the key control level within 5 seconds, the indicator will turn off. ● Press KEY again to exit key control mode.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power ..................................... 8500 W PMPO Stereo mode (DIN) ..... 140 W + 140 W RMS Rear ............................................. 50 W + 50 W RMS Center ......................................................... 100W RMS Subwoofer ................................................. 100W RMS Surround mode (1 kHz) ...................... DIN OUT Frequency Response . 180 Hz - 14 kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..........
English Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power. Solution ✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. “NO DISC” is displayed.
Troubleshooting English Problem The language for the sound or subtitle cannot be changed when playing a DVD. Solution ✔ Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD. ✔ Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. No image is output when a function is selected. ✔ Make sure the component is connected correctly. ✔ Press the correct function button for the input source. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Poor radio reception.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV set, Stereo, etc.).
