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Contents English General Information Disc Operations Features .................................................................. 6 Supplied accessories ............................................ 6 Environmental information ................................ 6 Safety information ............................................ 6~7 Maintenance .......................................................... 7 Hearing Safety ....................................................... 7 Playable Discs ...................
English Contents Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations .................................... 32 Programming radio station .............................. 32 Automatic programming Manual programming Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 32 USB Connection Using USB connectivity .............................. 33~34 Clock/Timer Viewing clock ...................................................... 35 Setting clock ........................................................
General Information English Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Features Additional Component Connections Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components to the DVD micro system. Parental Control (Rating Level) Lets you set a ratings level so that your children cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set.
● Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached. ● Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side. ● The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Connections English Step 1: Placing speakers Step 2: Connecting speakers ● Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKER terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Fully inser t the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown. ● Place the left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.
Step 3: Connecting TV set 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 Using component Video In jack (Pr Pb Y) Using S-Video In jack ● Use the component video cables (red/blue/ green, not supplied) to connect the system’s PR/ PB/ Y jacks to the corresponding Component video input jacks (or labeled as Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y or YUV) on the TV set. ● To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red, supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
Step 4: Step 6: Connecting the FM antenna ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 Ω) jack at the back of the main unit. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall. English Connections Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box Using the VCR for recording DVDs Step 5: Connecting the power cord IMPORTANT! – Never make or change any connection with the power switched on. Y 1 2 ● After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power socket.
Connections English Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment Y PB Step 8: Connecting portable audio player PR Y PB PR Digital audio recorder Recording (digital) Portable audio player(MP3) Connect the system’s COAXIAL OUT (digital out) jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device (DTS-Digital Theater System compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for example). Before operation, set COAXIAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. Connect the system’s AUX jack (diameter 3.
English Functional Overview ! D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 Controls on the system 1 STANDBY ON (2) – switches the system on or to Eco-power standby /standby mode. 2 SOURCE – – selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/ FM/AUX. switches on the system. 2; ........................... starts or interrupts disc playback. 9 ............................. stops disc playback or erases a programme. í/ ë Disc ....................... press to skip to the previous/ next chapter/title/track. Tuner .................
Functional Overview English 6 OK – – – 1 2 3 4 5 # $ % 6 confirms a selection. 4 / 3 / 5/6 selects an item in a menu. moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right. 5/6 Disc ....................... fast searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. Tuner .................... tunes to radio stations. clock/timer.... ..... adjusts the hours for the clock/ timer function. 7 DSC (Digital Sound Control) – 7 8 ^ 9 & selects different types of preset sound equalizer settings.
English Functional Overview ^ LOUD/DBB – – enables or disables automatic loudness adjustment. enables or disables bass enhancement. & VOL +/– adjusts the volume upward/downward. * MUTE – disables or enables sound output. ( AUDIO – – for VCD sets stereo, mono left, mono right or mix mono sound mode. for DVD selects an audio language. ) ZOOM – zoom in or out the picture. ¡ SUBTITLE – selects a subtitle language.
Getting Started English Step 1: Using Remote Control Step 2: Setting up the TV IMPORTANT! – Before using the remote control, remove the insulation plastic tab as shown in the picture below. – If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range is reduced, replace the battery with a new (CR2025) battery. IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See “Connecting TV”). 1 2 Push to open the battery tray. 3 Push the battery tray back to close it.
1 2 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Press à / á / 4 / 3 keys on the remote control to navigate in the menu. ➜ Move to “Video Setup Page”and press 4. ➜ Move to “TV TYPE” and press á. PAL – Select this if the connected TV set is PAL system. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output to PAL format. NTSC – Select this if the connected TV set is NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a PAL video disc and output to NTSC system. 1 2 Turn on your TV.
Getting Started English To deactivate Progressive manually Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language ● When the distorted sign still appears on the TV, it may be because the connected TV does not accept progressive signals, and progressive is set by mistake. You must reset the unit to interlace format. 1 2 Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to interlaced mode (refer to your TV user manual).
IMPORTANT! – Before you operate the system, complete the connection procedures. – When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming power.To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, reomve the AC power plug from the wall socket. Plug and Play (for tuner installlation) Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up 1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY " is displayed.
Basic Operations English Volume control LOUDNESS Press VOLUME (or VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ The display briefly shows ”VOL” and a volume value from “01” to “31” ( “MIN” or “MAX” is displayed when adjusted to the lowest or highest volume level). To switch off the volume temporarily ● Press MUTE on the remote. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and “MUTE” appears.
IMPORTANT! – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player malfunction. – If the inhibit icon 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. Playable Discs Region Codes DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
Disc Operations English 1 2 Playing discs Playback control (PBC) For DVDs and VCDs, make sure that the system is properly connected to your TV (See Connecting a TV), and your TV is turned on and set to video-in channel (See Setting up the TV). PBC playback allows you to play Video CD interactively, following the menu on the display. Press SOURCE on the system once or more to select DVD mode ( or DISC on the remote control). ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV.
For VCDs/SVCDs/CDs REPEAT TRACK: Repeats the current track REPEAT ALL: Plays all the tracks repeatedly SHUFFLE: Random play REPEAT OFF: Switchs off play mode Fast forwarding/reversing 1 2 For DVD/VCD/DivX/WMA/MP3: During playback, press à / á repeatedly to select fast search speed in forward or reverse playback.
Disc Operations English Programming favourite chapters/tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want. 1 PROG to remove it from programme playlist. 5 6 Press STOP to stop program playback . Press DISC MENU return to disc menu. Notes: – At most 20 tracks can be stored for DVD/VCD/ SVCD/CD/CDG. – At most 100 tracks can be stored for MP3/ WMA/JPEG. For DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD/CDG Press PROG on the remote control. ➜ The programming menu appears.
Viewing from another angle SUBTITLE If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple camera angles, this function allows you to view the picture from different angles. Angle selection is determined by the disc format. 1 2 3 ● Press repeatedly SUBTITLE on the remote control to select different subtitle languages. ➜ The feature is disc dependant. Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) Press DISPLAY/CLOCK on the remote control to display the message of title and chapter.
Disc Operations English If the MP3 menu is switched off ● While in playback mode, press ¡ or ™ to select the previous/next track. Note: – No album search function in menu off mode. 6 During JPEG or Kodak Picture disc playback, press PROG repeatedly to select different scan effect. There are 16 types of scan effect for selection. The selected scan effect will be displayed on the TV screen. Kodak Picture disc 1 Load a Kodak Picture disc.
English Disc Operations Playing a Divx disc The unit supports the playback of Divx movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. See {DVD Menu Operations} Divx(R)VOD Code for details. 1 2 Insert a Divx disc. 3 Press OK to start playback. Use à / á / 4 / 3 keys to navigate to the title you want to play. During playback: ● If the Divx disc has multilingual subtitles, you can press SUBTITLE on the remote control to change the subtitle language.
System Menu Options English Basic operations Screen Saver 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. This function is used to turn the screen saver on or off. 2 3 4 5 Press à/á to select a page to be set. 6 Press 5/4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing á or OK. Move the cursor by pressing 5/4 to highlight the selected item. ➜ In cases of value setting. press 5/4 to adjust values. Press OK to confirm. To return to the upper-level menu ● Press à.
Dolby Digital Setup Video Setup Page The options included in the Dolby Digital Setup page is: “Dynamic”. The options included in Video Setup Page are: "TV Display" , “Progress” and "TV Type". English System Menu Options – – Audio Setup Page – – NIGHT MODE DIGITAL Output Dolby Digital Setup Dynamic TV Display Optimises the dynamic sound output. High volume outputs are softened, enabling you to watch your favourite movie without disturbing others.
System Menu Options English 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. Progress See "Getting Started-Step 2: Setting up the TV" for details. TV Type See "Getting Started-Step 2: Setting up the TV" for details.
5-6 PG-R, R – Parental Guidance – Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow them to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian. 7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not recommended for children under age 17. 8 ADULT – Material for adults only; viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual scenes, violence, or language. 5 6 Enter the new password again for confirmation. Press OK to confirm and the new password takes effect.
Radio Reception English Manual programming D 7 Tuning to radio stations 1 Press SOURCE on the set (or FM on the remote control ) repeatedly until FM is displayed. 2 Press down on TUNING à / á (or à / á on the remote control) and release the button. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display indication during automatic tuning: SEARCH. 3 1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio stations). 2 Press PROG on the remote control to activate programming.
Using USB connectivity ● MCD177 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your MCD177 , digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device. ● Using a USB mass storage device, you can also enjoy all the features offered by MCD177 which are explained and instructed in the sections of disc operation. Compatible USB mass storage devices With the MCD177, you can use – USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.
USB Connection English INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT: 1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this micro system: a) This micro system supports most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that these devices are compliant to the USB MSD standards. i) Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc.
2 Viewing clock ● The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby mode. To view the clock in any sound source (CD or FM for example ) ● Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK (or CLOCK on the remote control ). Setting clock 1 In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK. ➜ The clock digits flash on the display panel. ➜ If the clock has not been set, "00: 00" flashes 2 Press TUNING à / á (or à / á on the remote) to set the hours. 3 4 Press í/ ë to set the minutes.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power L/R speakers ............................. 20 W /channel RMS Speaker channel Frequency Response ....................................................... ........................................... 200 Hz - 18 kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...... > 60dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity AUX In .................................................................. 500 mV Output Sensitivity Line Out(1KHZ 0dB) ................................. 2 + 0.
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 Solution No power. ✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
Troubleshooting English Problem Solution The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape. ✔ The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. ✔ Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio. No sound or distorted sound. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ The micro DVD player does not start playback. ✔ Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. ✔ Check the disc type, colour system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
Problem Solution The Clock/Timer setting is erased. ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. The remote control does not function. ✔ Select the correct source (DISC or AUX for example) before pressing the function button. ✔ Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit. ✔ Reduce the distance to the player. ✔ Remove any possible obstacles. ✔ Replace the battery with new one. ✔ Check that the battery is loaded correctly.
Glossary English 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.).
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