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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.
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Contents English General Information Features ................................................................ 10 Discs for playback .............................................. 10 Supplied accessories .......................................... 10 Environmental information .............................. 11 Care and safety information ............................ 11 Hearing Safety ..................................................... 12 Connections Step 1: Placing speakers ...............................
System Menu Options Basic operations ................................................. 28 SYSTEM SETUP ............................................ 28-30 TV SYSTEM SCREEN SAVER TV TYPE PASSWORD RATING DEFAULT DIVX(R) VOD registration code LANGUAGE SETUP .......................................... 30 VIDEO SETUP .................................................... 30 BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE SATURATION AUDIO SETUP .............................................
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 system so you can use the system’s surround sound speakers. 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.
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.
General Information/Maintenance English Hearing Safety Finding a suitable location ● Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. ● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. 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.
English Connections FM wire antenna Speaker (left) 110127v Speaker (right) 220240v R L + – SPEAKER 4Ω AC power cord IMPORTANT! – The type plate is located at the rear of the system. – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. – Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. – High voltage! Do not open.You run the risk of getting an electric shock. – The machine does not contain any userserviceable parts.
Connections English Step 2: Connecting speakers 1 Step 4: Connecting TV IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. 2 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 insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
1 2 Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the system's S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video input jack (or labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set. To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red-not supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
Connections English Step 5: Connecting the power cord the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on the remote in order to activate the input source. IMPORTANT! – Never make or change any connection with the power switched on. Note: – If you are connecting equipment with a mono output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a “single to double” cinch cable (the output sound still remain mono).
Controls on the system – 1 iR sensor – infrared sensor for remote control. 2 STANDBY-ON y – ! LOUDNESS/DBB – @ switches the system on or standby mode. 3 CLOCK – # Standby mode sets the system clock. Playback mode – displays track information. 4 OPEN•CLOSE 0 – to open or close the disc door. – – $ 5 Mode Selection – – – 9 ............................. In DISC/USB mode, to stop playback or clear a program. 2; ........................... In DISC/USB mode, to start or interrupt playback.
Controls English 6 DISC MENU (disc mode only) – – DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents menu. VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on or off . – – – Tuner press to tune to a lower/higher radio frequency gradually. press and hold, then release the key to start automatic search for a radio frequency downward/upward. Disc (not for MP3 CD) searches backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in the disc menu or system menu bar.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Before using the remote control 1 2 3 Pull out the plastic protective sheet. Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example CD, TUNER). Then select the desired function (for example ÉÅ , à , á). Remove the plastic protective sheet English Preparations Step 1: Setting the clock 1 2 Go to Standby mode. Press and hold CLOCK on the front panel.
Preparations English Step 2: Setting video preference PAL – If the connected TV is PAL system, select this mode. It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format. IMPORTANT! – Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See "Connections-Connecting TV".) AUTO – If the connected TV is multi system, select this mode.The output format will be in accordance with the video signal of the disc. – Setting TV TYPE Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
Note: The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Type will not affect the picture during playback. OSD LANGUAGE (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the TV screen. Select the language from the displayed list. AUDIO LANG (DVD only) Switches the display language of the sound track. Select the language from the displayed list. To exit the menu Press SYSTEM MENU again. SUBTITLE LANG (DVD only) Switches the display language of the subtitle.
Basic Functions English Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON B on the front panel. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press SOURCE repeatedly (or DISC, TUNER,TAPE, USB or AUX on the remote). ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. Power-saving automatic standby As a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a disc has stopped playing.
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 Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG) 1 2 Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA) Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the video image during playback. Press ZOOM on the remote repeatedly to enlarge or reduce the playback video image. 1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point. ➜ The section A and B can be set only within the same chapter/track. ➜ The section will now repeat continuously. 3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT A-B again.
Special disc features Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/ CD/MP3/WMA) 1 2 Press TUNING 22/33 during playback to select the required speed: X2, X4, X8 or X20 (backward or forward). ➜ Sound will be muted. To return to normal speed, press 2;. Time search & search by chapter/track number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/DivX) 1 2 Press GOTO until the time or chapter/track edit box appears. Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the time edit box using the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
Disc Operations English Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Disc IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See "Setting up the TV".) Playing MP3/WMA disc General operation Playback selection During playback, you can: ● Press PRESETí/ë to select another file in the current folder. ● Use 22/33/5/4 on the remote to rotate/ flip the picture files. ● Press 2; repeatedly to pause/resume playback. ● Press 9 to stop playback and return to the disc content menu.
Special JPEG features Playing a DivX disc Zoom picture (JPEG) This DVD player supports the DivX movie playback that you download from your computer onto a CD-R/RW. Load a DivX disc. ● During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales (X2, X3, X4, X1/2, X1/3 and X1/4). ● Use 22/33/5/4 to view the zoomed picture.
System Menu Options English Basic operations 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. 2 3 4 5 Press 22/33 to select a page to be set. 6 Press 5/4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 33 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. ➜ ON: In STOP, PAUSE or No DISC mode, if no actions are performed about 3 minutes, the screen saver will be activated.
4 PG 13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. Parental Guidance suggested. RATING 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 dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
System Menu Options English DIVX(R) VOD registration code ® 1 2 Philips provides you the DivX VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/ vod. In SYSTEM SETUP page, press 3 4 to highlight DIVX(R) VOD. ➜ The registration code will appear. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod.
English System Menu Options DIGITAL OUT ➜ DIGITAL/OFF: Turns off the digital output. ➜ DIGITAL OUT: If you have connected your DIGITAL OUT to a multi-channel decoder/ receiver. ➜ DIGITAL/PCM: Only if your receiver is not capable of decoding multi-channel audio. DOWNMIX These options allow you to set the stereo analogue output of your DVD Player. ➜ LT/RT: Select this option if your DVD Player is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
Radio Reception English TAPE APE Tuning to radio stations 1 Press SOURCE on the set or TUNER on the remote repeatedly until the desired waveband (FM) is displayed. 2 Press and hold TUNING 22/33 and release the button. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the desired station. ● To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 22/33 briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception.
Using a USB mass storage device By connecting a USB mass storage device to the Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the music stored on the external device through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system. Compatible USB mass storage devices With the Hi-Fi system, you can use – USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1) – USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.
USB English Playing a USB mass storage device 1 2 3 Check the USB device has been properly connected. (See Connections: Connecting an additional equipment) Press SOURCE once or more to select USB (or USB on the remote control). ➜ The icon appears. – NO TRACK appears if no audio file is found in the USB device. Play the USB’s audio files as you do with the albums/tracks on a CD (See CD).
English Tape Operation/Recording General information on recording ● For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I) tapes on which the tabs have not yet been broken. This deck is not suitable for recording on METAL (IEC IV) type tapes. ● The best recording level is set automatically. Altering the VOLUME, INCREDIBLE SURROUND or DBB will not affect the recording in progress. Tape playback 1 Press SOURCE on the front panel repeatedly (or TAPE on the remote control) to select the TAPE source.
Tape Operation/Recording English 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/DVD – load the disc. TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. AUX – connect external equipment. USB – connect a USB mass storage device When recording is in progress ● To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0. ● It is not possible to listen to another source.
English Clock/Timer TAPE APE Activating and deactivating TIMER Clock setting See "Preparations-Step 2: Setting the clock". Timer setting ● The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the selected source (DISC, TUNER or USB) starts playback at a preset time. Make sure the clock is set before using the timer. 1 In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/ TIMER on the remote control until appears. ➜ SELECT SOURCE displays.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ....................................... 2 x 50 W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 60 dBA Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V) Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 4 Ω Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω DVD PLAYER Laser Type ................................................ Semiconductor Disc Diameter ....
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 Solution ✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly No power. connected.
Troubleshooting English Problem Solution The language for the sound or subtitle cannot be changed when playing a DVD. ✔ 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.
Problem Solution The USB device doesn’t play on my MCD396. ✔ It is not set in the USB mode. Select USB mode. ✔ The device is not securely connected to MCD396’s USB port. Re-connect the device. ✔ The device is not supported by MCD396, or the audio file format stored on the device is not supported by MCD396. Use a compatible device/ playable audio file format.
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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