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Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de manejo PRECAUCI N - ADVERTENCIA No abrir, riesgo de choque el ctrico ATENCI N Verifique que el voltaje de alimentaci n sea el requerido para su aparato Para evitar el riesgo de choque el ctrico, no quite la tapa. En caso de requerir servicio, dirijase al personal calificado. Descripción: Modelo : Alimentación: Consumo: Importador: Domicilio: Sistema receptor/reproductor de DVD MX2600 110 / 220V~; 50–60 Hz 110 W Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Av.
Index English -------------------------------- 4 WARNING Español ------------------------------37 Español Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. English CAUTION The standby switch does not disconnect the apparatus from mains. B . Po r t u g u ê s To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. B.
Contents English General Information Supplied accessories ............................................ 5 Care and safety information .............................. 5 Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer . 6 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 7 Step 3: Connecting TV .................................... 8-9 Using Composite Video jack ........................ 8 Using Component Video jacks(Y Pb Pr) .... 8 Using S-Video jack ..........................................
Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting dust on the lens.
Connections English Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Center speaker 2 Front Speaker (Right) Front Speaker (Left) 1 1 4 3 Rear Speaker (Left) Subwoofer For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. 1 Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.
Connections Front Speaker (Right) English Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker (Left) Center Speaker FRONT R FRONT L CENTER 110V 220V 4 REAR R REAR L SUBWOOFER Subwoofer Rear Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Left) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables. Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting TV Option 2 Option 1 1 4 4 2 2 * IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. Using Composite Video jack * IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and a progressive scan TV is required.
English Connections Option 3 4 2 1 * IMPORTANT! – If S-Video is used for DVD playback, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly. Using S-Video jack 1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD system’s S-Video OUT jack to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV. 2 To hear the TV channels through this 3 DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/ red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.
Connections English Step 4: Connecting FM /AM antennas fix the claw into the slot ➠ Step 5: Connecting the power cord AM antenna 110V 1 220V FM antenna 2 1 ~ AC MAINS Power Outlet 1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (751) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall. For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied).
Connections (optional) VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box Connecting digital audio equipment English Connecting a VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box DIGITAL IN 1 ~ AC MAINS VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box 3 (for example) CD Recorder L R 4 4 2 4 Viewing and listening to the playback 1 Connect the VCR or Cable / Satellite Box to the TV as shown. 2 Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO INAUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
Functional Overview English Main unit and remote control 1 2 3 1 STANDBY ON – Switches to standby mode or turns on the system. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN /CLOSE 0 (DISC mode only) – Opens / Closes the disc tray. 4 System display panel 5 ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE – DISC: starts/pauses playback. 4 5 6 0 VOLUME (VOL +-) – Adjusts the volume level. ! PHONES – For plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers output will be cancelled. Ç STOP Exits an operation. DISC: stops playback or clears a program.
Functional Overview & REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes. English Control buttons available on the remote only * REPEAT A-B – Repeats a specific section on a disc. 27 8 26 12 10 13 25 14 14 6 5 6 24 23 22 21 7 15 16 17 18 20 19 ( SUBW +– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. REAR +– Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level. CENTER +– Adjusts center speaker’s sound level. TV VOL +– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only). ) SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function.
Getting Started English Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 3 1 2 Step 2: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 8–9 “Connecting TV”). 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote). 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.
Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. Setting the TV shape Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback.
Getting Started English Step 3: Setting the speakers You can adjust the delay time (center and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each speaker. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu.
Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD 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 disc’s default setting language will be used instead. The OSD (on-screen display) language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages. Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu languages 1 In disc stop mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
Getting Started English Progressive Scan The progressive scan produces 60 complete frames per second, rather than 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning (normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution, eliminates bothersome motion artifacts and jaggier edges on moving objects. To enjoy the quality offered by progressive scan, a progressive scan TV is required.
– IMPORTANT! If the inhibit icon (or X) 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. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Disc Operations English Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item ● Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback. To access the menu ● Press DISC MENU on the remote. For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) ● During playback, pressing DISC MENU will return to the menu screen (if PBC is on).
Repeating a section within a title/ track 1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B Clearing the program ● Stop playback, then press the Ç again. ➜ "PROG CLR" appears. at the starting point. Helpful Hints: – If the DVD system is disconnected from the power supply, it will erase the program. – For VCD, the program option is only possible if the PBC mode is turned off. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again to end the section. ➜ The section A and B can be set only within the same title/track.
Disc Operations English Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) During playback, you can; ● Press S / T to select another title/ picture in the current folder. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting the TV”.) ● Use 1 2 3 4 keys to rotate / flip the picture files. ● Select “ZOOM ON”, then press and hold the S / T (or select Q R on the system menu, then press 4 ) to zoom the picture in or out.
Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you enter (SETUP MENU), after which the playback will pause. , SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language that is available on the DVD. LANGUAGE DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language that is available on the DVD. VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL, RIGHT VOCAL, MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT or STEREO.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Using the Setup Menu Setting the video output This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD system and your TV. Stop playback, then follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > VIDEO OUT , 4 TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUT SCR SAVER 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Playback will pause.
Progressive Scan – turn on/off To select this item you must set “Video Output” to Y PR PB and ensure that your TV has progressive scan (see page 9). Screen Saver – turning on/off The screen saver will help to prevent your TV display device from getting damaged.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Smart power – turn on/off When in “Stop” or “No Disc” mode, the DVD system will switch to standby mode, after 15 minutes of inactivity for energy saving. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select: > SMART POWER Night mode – turning on/off When the night mode is activated, the high volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be brought upward to an audible level.
DVD Setup Menu Options icon and press 4. English 2 Select Setting the DEFAULT function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for Parental Control and Video Output. Move to and press 2. Move to {PARENTAL} and press 2.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Rating explanations NO PARENTAL – All discs will play. 8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence, or language. 7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not recommended viewing for children under age 17. 5-6 PG-R – Parental Guidance - Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The next radio station will tune automatically. 3 To tune a weak station, press S / T briefly and repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.
Other Functions English Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. ● Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™ OFF ™ 15 … ➜ “SLEEP” icon will be shown on the display, except if "OFF" is selected. To check or change the setting ● Press SLEEP once to show the remaining time before switching off.
Volume control ● Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/-on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ "VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the volume level. To listen through the headphones ● Plug in the headphones to the PHONES socket at the front of the DVD system. ➜ The speakers will be muted. To turn off the volume temporarily ● Press MUTE. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" appears. ➜ To restore the volume, press MUTE again or increase the volume level.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION MAIN UNIT PMPO Power Total output power Home Theater Mode 1% THD - Front - Rear - Center - Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity - AUX In - TV In 2400W Power Supply Rating 200W 120W 20W1 x 2 20W1 x 2 20W1 20 W2 180 Hz – 14 kHz / (3 dB > 60 dB (A-weighted) Power Consumption Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight 1 4 ohm, 160 Hz - 20 kHz, 1% THD 450 mV 450 mV 2 4 ohm, 40 Hz - 160 Hz, 1% THD TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87.
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, please consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power. Solution – – No picture. – – – Completely distorted picture or black/white picture.
Troubleshooting English Problem The DVD player does not start playback. Solution – – – – – – There is no sound from the center and rear speakers. – – – – Radio reception is poor. – – – – The remote control does not function properly. – – – – – The TV screen has no display when progressive scan function is activated. – – – 34 Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised. Check the disc type, colour system and region code.
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. JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image.
Glossary English Sampling Frequency: Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many time the original analog signal is sampled per second. Surround: A system for creating realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener. Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want.
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