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QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 2 Support If you need help with your MCP9350i, please visit the Philips support website: www.P4C.philips.com If the website does not provide the solution you are looking for, please contact the Philips helpdesk: UK 0906 1010 017 £ 0.
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QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 4 Contents Page What’s in the box .................................................................. 3 1 Functional overview ......................................................... 5 Front view .............................................................................................................................. Rear view .............................................................................................................................
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 5 Functional overview 1 Front view 2 1 8 98 9 11 10 3 12 13 1 y STANDBY-ON Switches the Media Center ON and to standby (lowpower mode). STANDBY/ON indicator (on the key) – Lights up orange when the Media Center is connected to the mains supply.The Media Center is then in lowpower mode, consuming only minimum power. – Lights up red when the Media Center is switched to standby with the y Standby key (1) on the remote control.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 6 Rear view 1 2 4 5 11 12 13 3 6 14 15 8 9 16 17 18 19 10 20 21 1 RF IN - FM - Radio For connecting to the antenna system or to a roofmounted FM antenna (with an impedance of 75 W (ohm). 12 VIDEO IN 2 - Video (CVBS) Video input socket for connecting to the CVBS (composite video) output socket of a TV, cable/satellite set-top box, DVD player/recorder, etc. 2 RF IN - TV For connecting to the cable antenna system.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 7 Remote control In this chapter we will only describe RC key functions in Media Center (PC) mode. For a desciption of key functions in other modes (TV, AMP, SAT and DVD), please refer to the RC4370 user manual. 1 24 2 23 C3 22 4 21 5 20 6 7 19 18 8 9 17 10 Notes: – After switching on the Media Center, the remote control will automatically switch to Media Center mode as well.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 8 12 0 - 9 digit keys Used to enter numbers or letters (depending on selected function) that are used to change TV channels, enter text into a Media Center search or text box, etc. 1 13 P 1 P (*) Previous program / channel. 24 2 23 3 22 4 21 5 20 6 7 19 18 8 9 17 14 CLEAR Deletes the previous selection you made (functions as the backspace key on a keyboard). 15 ENTER Selects desired action or window option.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 9 Wireless keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 1 Left and right mouse keys 2 Connect Connects the keyboard with the Media Center.To be used together with the CONNECT RF KEYBOARD key (17) on the front of the Media Center. 3 Back Returns to the previous screen. 9 10 11 12 13 15 13 Trackball (mouse) Controls the cursor on the screen. 14 Opens Windows® Start menu. 15 Starts Internet Explorer. 4 Start Opens the Media Center menu.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 2 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 10 Installing your Philips Media Center CAUTION! Be sure the Media Center is switched off and disconnected from the mains before making any connections. Notes: – Unless indicated otherwise, all Media Center inputs and outputs mentioned are located on the rear of the Media Center. – First make all required video (TV / monitor) connections, then refer to the ‘Connecting audio’ chapter for instructions on how to make audio connections on the Media Center.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 11 1. DVI-D connection (recommended) • Connect the DVI-D cable between the DVI-D IN socket of the TV /monitor and the DVI OUT socket (7) of the Media Center.Tighten the screws on both connectors. DVI Video input (DVI-D IN) TV / Monitor (DVI-D) Note: If your DVI-D TV / monitor is equipped with a fixed DVI-D connection cable, simply plug this cable into the DVI OUT socket (7) of the Media Center and tighten the screws. 2.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 12 5. S-Video connection • Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO IN socket of the TV / monitor and the S-VIDEO OUT socket (6) of the Media Center. S-Video Video input (S-VIDEO IN) TV / Monitor (S-Video) Note:When using normal PC applications, picture quality may not be optimal. Connecting video (e. g. set-top box) S-Video connection S-Video connection offers the best picture quality.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 13 Connecting an IR-blaster 1 Remove the adhesive tape from the infrared sensor of the IR blaster. 3 Place the IR blaster in front of the IR receiver eye of the cable / satellite set-top box. 4 Connect the IR blaster cable to one of the IR BLASTER outputs (14) of the Media Center. > You can now select channels on your cable/satellite set-top box, using the Media Center remote control.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 14 Connecting to the Internet The Media Center requires an Internet connection to access the Internet. Make sure you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 15 Wireless connection Wireless base stations (and wired Internet gateway routers) share their broadband Internet access automatically within the network. Notes: – We strongly recommend the use of an encryption key to protect your network against intruders. – Wireless LAN antennas (802.11b/g) are already integrated in the set so there is no need for connecting a wireless USB adapter in order to integrate the Media Center in your wireless netwerk.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 16 Connecting antennas TV antenna connection 1 Disconnect the TV antenna cable from the cable antenna system. 2 Connect the 10 cm TV antenna cable to the RF IN TV socket (2) of the Media Center and to the cable antenna system. Wallsocket 10cm Radio antenna connection 1 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) to the RF IN FM connector (1) of the Media Center. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the cable antenna system.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 17 Connecting to the mains / Switching ON and to standby Connecting to the mains After connecting all desired equipment as described, you can connect the Media Center to a wall socket. 1 Make sure all connections have been made before connecting the Media Center to the mains supply. 2 First connect the mains lead to the AC-INPUT (10) and then to a wall socket. > The Standby/On indicator (on the STANDBY-ON key 1) lights up orange.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 18 Installing the wireless keyboard 1 Remove the battery compartment cover and insert three AA (1.5 V) batteries, noting the + and – configuration in the battery compartment. 2 Replace the cover. 3 Make sure the Media Center is connected to the mains. 3x 4 Press the y STANDBY-ON key (1) to switch on the Media Center. > The Standby/On indicator (on the STANDBY-ON key 1) goes out. 5 Press the CONNECT RF KEYBOARD key (17) on the Media Center.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 3 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 19 Setup of your Philips Media Center Microsoft Windows® setup After switching on your Media Center for the first time, the initial Microsoft Windows setup screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this setup. Notes: – Before switching on the Media Center, be sure to switch on your monitor or TV first and select a channel for the Media Center on your TV.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 20 The Welcome screen of Media Center setup wizard is displayed. 1 Click Next. > Media Center Setup required and optional setup information is displayed. 2 Click Next. > Media Center Privacy Policy information is displayed. 3 Click Next. > Enhanced Playback screen is displayed. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, make your selection and click Next. > Join Wireless Network screen is displayed.
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QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 22 The Showline PC will tune all available channels. When complete … • • • • • Press the green start button in the centre of the remote control to access the media centre menu. Select Settings,TV, Guide, and Edit channels. From this screen it is possible to view each channel the media centre has installed. Please review the channels one by one and untick any which have a poor or non existent picture.This will ‘block’ these channels.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 23 Optimize how the Media Center looks on your display This option enables you to adjust display settings. 1 Select your display type. 2 Select the connection type of your display. Note: If you are using the SCART output (21) of the Media Center, select Component (YpbPr). 3 Adjust display settings to your personal preferences in Display Calibration. Note: If you select a wrong display setting the screen may turn black.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 24 Manual channel search For automatic channel search, see ‘TV Guide function - Seeking a TV program’ in the use cases. 1 Press the key (8) on the remote control. 2 Select Settings and press the OK key (19) on the remote control. 3 Select TV, then TV Signal Setup and press the OK key (19). 4 Select Yes in the TV Signal Setup inset window. 5 Select Start Scan and press the OK key (19). > The scanning for TV channels starts.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 25 Changing settings After you have completed the initial setup procedure with the Media Center setup wizard, changing of settings is always possible. Steps you have skipped during initial setup can also be completed. 1 Press the key (8) on the remote control. > The Media Center Start menu appears. 2 Select Settings. 3 Press the OK key (19).
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 26 Adjusting aspect ratio Aspect ratio is the relation between width and height of an image.The aspect ratio of the screen of a standard computer monitor and CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TV set is 4:3.The 4 means 4 units wide, and the 3 means 3 units high. High-definition TV (HDTV) format is 16:9. Your TV,TV content (video or DVD played on your TV) and Media Center may have different aspect ratios, resulting in horizontal or vertical bars on your screen.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 27 1 – If vertical bars appear: adjust aspect ratio of your TV. – If horizontal bars appear: adjust aspect ratio of the played content (video or DVD) as decribed under B and C. – ‘Wide screen’ content (e.g. DVDs) is not always recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio but slightly different. If this is the case, small horizontal bars might still appear. 2 ‘Wide screen’ content (e.g. DVDs) is not always recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio but slightly different.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 4 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 28 Additional connections Connecting a microphone • Connect a microphone to the MIC input (14) on the front of the Media Center. Connecting headphones 1 Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm jack to the HEADPHONE socket (13) on the front of the Media Center. 2 Set the headphone volume with the 4 HEADPHONE VOLUME 3 keys (12). • You can mute the headphones sound with the Mute (s) key (10) on the remote control.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 29 Connecting a portable media player (or HDD or photo camera) • Connect the Firewire (IEEE1394 / i.LINK) connector of your portable media player (e.g. an MP3 player, Hard Disk Drive or photo camera) to the FIREWIRE (IEEE1394 / i.LINK) connector (16) on the front of the Media Center. For this use a 4-pin firewire (IEEE1394 / i.LINK) cable (not supplied). OR: • Connect the USB connector of your portable media player (e.g.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 30 Inserting memory cards The first time a memory card is inserted in one of the memory card drives (SMART MEDIA - 8, COMPACT FLASH TYPE 1 / 11, MICRODRIVE - 9, MMC/SD - 10 or MS/MS PRO - 11) of the Media Center, the explorer creates four new drive letters. One for each drive. So if the last drive letter was for example, then the drive letters for the memory cards will be E, F, G and H and so on.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 5 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 31 Important information Data Loss Disclaimer Before sending the MCP9350i Media Center out for service, be sure to make a backup all data and remove all third party software. With respect to all service provided, it is your responsibility to back up the contents of your Media Center, including any data you have stored or software you have installed on the Media Center.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 32 Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Please refer to the user documentation supplied with wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, Bluetooth transmitter, or other devices in the wireless network for any additional safety notices. Local Restrictions on Radio Usage The 2.4GHz frequency bands used by the MCP9350i Media Center are not fully harmonized in all countries.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 33 • The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. • There are no user serviceable parts contained in this equipment. • Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 34 Information to the Consumer Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
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QIG_MCP9350i_Eng_UK.qxd 01-11-2005 09:21 Pagina 36 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. www.philips.com 3122 475 00 001.
