DVD Micro Hi-Fi System MCD280
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of dolby Laboratories. MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 AND OTHER WORLDWIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING.“DTS”AND “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” ARE RESISTERED TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. COPYRIGHT 1996, 2000 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
México Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de manejo. PRECAUCIÓN - ADVERTENCIA No abrir, riesgo de choque eléctrico ATENCIÓN Verifique que el voltaje de alimentación sea el requerido para su aparato Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico, no quite la tapa. En caso de requerir servicio, dirijase al personal calificado. Microsistema de Audio MCD280/ 21 110–127 / 220–240V; ~50/60 Hz 30 W Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Av. La Palma No.6 Col.
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Français -------------------------------------------- 39 Français Español --------------------------------------------- 71 Español English ------------------------------------------------ 7 English Index ------------------------------------------------------ 103 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
General Information Features .................................................................. Discs for playback ................................................ Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental information ................................ Care and safety information .............................. 8 8 8 9 9 Connections Rear connections ............................................... 10 Step 1: Placing speakers ....................................
General Information English IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. Features Your DVD Micro 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.
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 FM wire antenna Television L Cr IN Cb R MW loop antenna Y IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT Speaker (right) FM aerial 75 Y B S-VIDEO OUT AM aerial R AUX in L LINE OUT SUBWOOFER OUT Speaker (left) + R - L + SPEAKER 8 A AC power cord Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system.
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions). English Connections Step 1: Placing speakers Front speaker ( right ) Front speaker ( left ) B Antennas Connection Connect the supplied MW loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.
Connections English Step 2: Connecting speakers Step 3: Connecting TV set SUBWOOFER OUT + speaker (right) speaker (left) R - L + SPEAKER 8 Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to “R” and left speaker to “L”, coloured (marked) wire to “+” and black (unmarked) wire to “–”. Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
English Connections COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb FM aerial 75 Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb FM aerial 75 Y S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AM aerial R AUX in AM aerial L R AUX in L LINE OUT LINE OUT SUBWOOFER OUT SUBWOOFER OUT IMPORTANT! – To set the VIDEO OUT (put) to ‘Cr Cb Y’, (see Setting video preference).
Connections English Step 4: Connecting the subwoofer (not supplied) RF coaxial cable to TV TO TV VIDEO AUDIO IN IN R L ANT IN Subwoofer CH3 CH4 Antenna or Cable TV signal Back of RF Modulator (example only) 4 SUBWOOFER OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb FM aerial 75 Y speaker (right) + R - speaker (left) L + SPEAKER 8 DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! – If your TV set only has a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you will need a RF modulator in order to
Step 5: Connecting Digital out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb English Connections Step 6: Connecting the power cord FM aerial 75 + Y R - DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO OUT L AM aerial R AUX in + L LINE OUT SPEAKER 8 DIGITAL IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y Power Outlet IMPORTANT! To select ALL or PCM 48 KHz for Digital Out, please see Setting Digital Out.
Controls English Controls on the system # ÉÅ / CLOCK SET for DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD…to start or interrupt playback. for Tape ............... to start playback. *for Clock .......... (on the system only) to set the clock function. 1 STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to standby mode. 2 Display screen – to view the current status of the system. 3 SOURCE $ iR sensor – – to select the respective sound source : DISC TUNER, TAPE or AUX. 4 BAND / DISPLAY – for Tuner .............
6 GOTO ) – – to start playback at any chosen time on the disc (for VCD operation with PBC off). SUBTITLE to select the preferred language for subtitle. ¡ REPEAT A-B for CD: to repeat a specific section within the same track. for DVD/VCD: to repeat a specific section in a disc. 7 PROGRAM for VCD/CD/MP3-CD…to program disc tracks. for Tuner ............. to program preset radio stations. for DVD ............. to view the same scene from different angles if the DVD is recorded with multi-angles.
Preparations English IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Step 2: Setting the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Place two batteries (Type R06 or AA) in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by “+” and “–” symbols. Close the cover.
To remove the menu Step 3: Setting language preference Press SYSTEM MENU. You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD Micro 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. But the menu language of the DVD Micro System cannot be changed once selected.
Preparations English – Setting TV Shape – Setting TV System Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected. Allows you to select the color system matching the connected TV set. 4:3 PS (Pan and Scan mode ) – If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. A wide picture is displayed on the whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off.
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. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc matches the regional code of your player.
Disc Operations English 3 Playback starts automatically. Programing favorite tracks In shuffle playback mode: ● Press ë button to select another track in a shuffle order. 4 Press 9 to stop shuffle playback. To cancel Shuffle mode: ● Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select SHUFFLE OFF. Notes: – In Tuner, Tape or AUX mode, this button does not function. – When the disc tray is opened, the Shuffle function will be cancelled automatically. – The Shuffle playback mode is not available for DVD.
Fast search GOTO 1 Press and hold 4 or ¢ on the front panel to fast reverse or forward the disc. This function allows you to start playback at any chosen time on the disc. 2 Press 22 or 33 on the remote control to fast reverse or forward the disc. 1 Press GOTO during playback. ➜ A window appears on the TV for you to input time and track number.
Disc Operations English Zooming in 1 2 3 Press ZOOM on the remote control to change the following zooming scale: For DVD/VCD: X1 pX2 pOFF For picture disc: X1 pX2 pX3pOFF To pan through the enlarged image, press 22 / 33 / 5 / 4 buttons to move the zoomed picture left, right, up or down. To exit ZOOM mode, press ZOOM to select ”OFF”. Special VCD/SVCD features Playback control (PBC) PBC playback allows you to play Video CD interactively, following the menu on the display.
To display the subtitle (DVD only) Using the system menu For DVDs recorded in multiple languages, you can change the subtitle language during playback, or turn on or off the subtitle display whenever you want. To enter the system menu, you should stop playback first. 1 For example, you can select the language you undersand and turn the subtitle on for better understanding. 2 ,3 4 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly on the remote control during playback.
DVD Menu Operations English 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. Night Mode - turning On / Off Off Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.
6 1 KID SAFE - Suitable for children. To change the password Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric keys (0-9), and then press OK. The lock icon is closed and the parental control setting is completed. You can change the four-digit code used as Password. To deactivate the rating control function Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric keys (0-9), and then press OK. The lock icon is opened and the parental control setting is turned off.
MP3 / Picture Disc Operations English Playing MP3 / picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV set and set to the correct Video In channel. Load an MP3/Picture disc. CD-R cd01 l l l l l Press 3/4 to select a desired title, then press OK to start playback. ● You can also use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your choice. To stop playback, press 7. To show the menu for a picture disc Playback will start automatically. ➜ The album menu will appear on the TV screen.
English Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations 1 2 3 4 Select TUNER source. ➜ “TUNER” is displayed briefly. Press BAND to select the desired waveband : FM or MW. Press and hold S or ¢ (or 22 / 33 on the remote control) and then release it. ➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found. Manual programming 1 2 3 4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired station.
Radio Reception English Tuning to preset radio stations ● Press 4 or 3 until the desired preset station is displayed. Changing tuning grid (not available for all versions) In North and South America, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. Changing the tuning grid will erase all previously stored preset radio stations. Press and hold 9 on the system in the tuner mode.
English Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback 1 2 3 Select TAPE source. TAPE ➜ The display shows “TAPE TAPE” briefly. Press OPEN ç to open the tape door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ● Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left. 4 Press ÉÅ to start playback. To stop playback ● Press Ç. To reset the tape counter display ● In stop mode, press Ç once. Rewinding / Fast forwarding 1 2 Stop playback, press S or ¢ .
Tape Operation/Recording English preset radio station and to set a start (ON) and finish (OFF) time. Preparation for recording 1 2 3 Select TAPE source. Load a recordable tape into the tape deck with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to be recorded. CD/VCD – load the disc. TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. AUX – connect external equipment. When recording is in progress ➜ REC is shown. ● To stop recording, press 9. ● It is not possible to listen to another source.
English Clock/Timer Activating and deactivating timer Clock setting See page 18. Timer setting ● The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the CD, TUNER or TAPE is switched on at a set time (one time operation). The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used. 1 2 ● In standby or during playback, press TIMER SET once on the remote control. if activated, and disappears ➜ Display shows if deactivated.
Sound and Volume Controls English Sound control Adjusting volume and sound 1 2 3 Press VOLUME –/+ to decrease or increase volume on the system. ➜ “VOLUME XX” is displayed. ➜ “VOLUME MAX” is displayed at maximum level. ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from MIN1, 2, ...30, 31 MAX. Press SOUND repeatedly to select the desired sound effect: JAZZ/ROCK/POP/OPTIMAL. Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off. ➜ Display shows: DBB ON or DBB OFF.
AMPLIFIER Output power ....................................... 2 x 10 W RMS ......................................................................... 400 W PMPO Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 62 dBA Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V) Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω DVD PLAYER Laser Type ....................
Troubleshooting English 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.
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.
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.).
