2nc: 3139 115 22081 Printed in China Use this simple and quick way to watch your favorite DVD movie and enjoy your Home Cinema experience! MX5500D IMPORTANT! Attach the front speakers and the rear (surround) speakers to the mini speaker stands before making the connections to the DVD system. Refer to owner’s manual for detailed set up instructions.
continue... SUPER VIDEO AV IN OPEN•CLOSE DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 TREBLE PLAY• PAUSE DISC 2 STOP SEATING SOURCE VOLUME CENTRE FT D ISC RIG DVD HT LE DISC 3 DISC 4 SEARCH SURROUND DISC 5 PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER SU RR 5 DISC CHANGER RL SU SU B BASS iR SENSOR STANDBY-ON MEDIA SLOT EJECT Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! DISC/ MEDIA TV/AV AUX/DI TUNER 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SOUND SURR.
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Canada CAUTION English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Environmental information All 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 specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Contents English General Information Disc Operations Supplied accessories ...................................................... 10 Care and safety information ..................................... 10 Playable discs ..................................................................... 24 Playing discs ........................................................................ 24 Turning on/off auto Eco standby mode ...... 25 Using the Disc Menu ....................................................
Contents English Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ............................................... 37 Presetting radio stations .............................................. 37 Using the Plug and Play ........................................ 37 Automatic presetting ............................................. 38 Manual presetting ..................................................... 38 Selecting a preset radio station ............................... 38 Deleting a preset radio station ............
General Information English Supplied accessories Care and safety information Speaker cables (5x) 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 dust getting on the lens.
Connections Set up the speakers Step 2: Placing the speakers and subwoofer English Step 1: Front Speaker (Left) Center speaker and DVD system 1 2 3 1 1 2 OR 2 Surround Speaker (Left) 1 4 Subwoofer 3 Surround Speaker (Right) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except the subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Pr/Cr AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pb/Cb L AM R FM ANTENNA C AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR SUB Pb R Y 3 P-SCAN ON OFF FM ANTENNA C SL 1 AM AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR SUB Pr Pb R 3 Y P-SCAN ON OFF S-VIDEO
English Connections RF coaxial cable to TV 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Back of RF Modulator (example only) Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN INT IN TO TV Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y CH3 CH4 1 L AM R SL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR SUB SPEAKER SYSTEMS FM ANTENNA C Pr Pb R Y DIGITAL IN P-SCAN ON OFF 3 AM FM ANTENNA C SL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT SUB
Connections English Step 4: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas Front Left Front Right FM antenna ➠ Center AM antenna fix the claw into the slot R DIGITAL OUT SL AUX IN L SR SUB SPEAKER SYSTEMS R DIGITAL IN Subwoofer Surround Right Surround Left Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the jacks.
Connections Connecting the power cord English Step 6: ~ AC MAINS AM FM ANTENNA AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L Pb R DIGITAL IN Pr P-SCAN ON OFF Y S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. On the DVD system, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" may appear on the display panel.
Connections (optional) English Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS SUBWOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT TO TV ~ AC MAINS L AM R FM ANTENNA C SL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT SUB 3 Pr CVBS Pb R Y P-SCAN ON OFF S-VIDEO 2 2 VIDEO OUT L SR DIGITAL IN 1 ~ AC MAINS VCR or Cable/Satellite Box ANT IN 4 Viewing and listening to the playback Using the VCR for recording DVDs Connect the VCR
Connections (optional) English ~ AC MAINS L SUBWOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS Connecting digital audio equipment AM R FM ANTENNA C AUDIO 2 SL DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT Pr CVBS L SR SUB R 1 DIGITAL IN Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT (for example) CD Recorder Listening to the playback 1 Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio device.
Functional Overview (illustrations on page 3) English Main unit and remote control 1 STANDBY ON – – – – DISC: starts/pauses playback. (see page 25) TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or starts preset radio station installation (only on the main unit.) (see page 37) – – Exits an operation. DISC: stops playback or *clears a program. (see page 25, 27) TUNER: *erases a preset radio station. (see page 38) Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system. (see page 42) *Switches to standby mode.
^ VOLUME (VOL +-) ª TV VOL +- – – Adjusts the volume level. & BASS / TREBLE – Selects bass or treble sound. Use the VOLUME control to select the desired enhancement level. (see page 41) Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 42) º REPEAT A-B – Repeats a specific section on a disc. (see page 26) * n ⁄ ZOOM – – Plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers output will be cancelled. – ( SYSTEM MENU (DVD mode only) – Enters or exits system setup menu.
Getting Started English Step 1: Step 2: Inserting batteries into the remote control Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("12:00 AM" or "00:00" for example.) 3 1 buttons on front panel 2 DVD system’s display panel CLOCK•TIMER SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER 2 1 2 3 CLOCK•TIMER Open the battery compartment. CLOCK 3 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. SEARCH 4 Close the cover.
Step 3: Setting the TV Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV IMPORTANT! This DVD system is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the color system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD system should match. Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 12-13 “Connecting TV”.) 1 2 Adjust SOURCE control until “DISC X” appears on the display panel (or press DISC/MEDIA on the remote.
Getting Started English Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SYSTEM MENU 1 2, 3 DISC MENU SEATING ZOOM PREV SETUP MENU Changing seating control position Normally, the best sound spot and the ideal setting position is in the middle of the room. With this ‘SEATING’ feature, it allows you to select the current seating position in the room and the speaker setting will automatically adjust for optimum performance. NEXT ➠ 4 OK STOP 7 PLAY/PAUSE 1 SURR.
Step 5: Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (center and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Speaker settings are only active on Multichannel audio outputs. Setting language preference 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.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! – 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. – 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 discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Disc Operations This is a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Eco standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. buttons on front panel 1 2 STANDBY-ON STOP DVD system’s display panel 13:38 AUTO ECO ON 1 Press and hold STANDBY ON to switch the system to standby mode. ➜ The clock appears. 2 Press and hold Ç until “AUTO ECO ON” appears. ➜ To turn off the setting, repeat step 2 until “AUTO ECO OFF” appears.
Disc Operations Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) English Selecting various repeat functions You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to 99 tracks can be stored. Repeat play mode ● While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select : REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD) – to repeat playback of the current chapter. REPEAT ALBUM (MP3) – to repeat playback of the current album.
4 Press S, then use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the disc number. ➜ "DISC X" appears. Using the menu bar to program 5 Press T, then use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the track number. ➜ "TRACK X" appears. You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) 6 7 Press OK to store the track. 8 9 IMPORTANT! SYSTEM MENU Repeat steps 4~6 to select other discs and tracks. 2, 3 Press ÉÅ to start program playback.
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! In stop mode, you can; ● Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to move within the menu and press OK to select the desired file to play. You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) ● In picture menu, you can use the joystick (1 2 3 4) to select S or T in the menu to view the previous/next page (if available.) English Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) 1 2 Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc.
Media Slot Operations The MEDIA SLOT allows you to playback the contents (for example, digital still pictures) stored in the memory card (PCMCIA) without the need of using the device itself (for example, digital camera, digital camcorder, MP player) or a computer.
DVD Menu Options English Using the menu bar SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. (SETUP The exception is when you enter MENU,) the playback will pause. AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD. VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL, RIGHT VOCAL, MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT or STEREO.
Using the Setup Menu Setting the TV shape This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Shape will not affect the picture during playback.
DVD Menu Options English Setting the video output Setting the analog output Set the Video Output according to your video connection. Set Analog Output to match your DVD home cinema system’s playback capability. This function can also be accessed via the SURR. button on the remote control (or SURROUND on the front panel.
Setting the digital output Setting the PCM output Set Digital Output according to your optional audio equipment connections. Set your PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) output only after you have set the system’s Digital Output to ‘PCM only.’ (See “Setting the digital output”.
DVD Menu Options English Night mode - turning on/off Restoring to original settings Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Night Mode Parental Control Digital Output Night mode Analog Output > Defaults Off On Speakers Password Menu Language Defaults Reset Speaker Layout PCM Output Set Night mode Off Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.
Restricting playback by Parental Control (only available in region 1 players) 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.
DVD Menu Options 4 English Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. The default password is ‘1234.’ DISC/ MEDIA TV/AV 1 4, 5, 6 TUNER 2 AUX/DI 4 5 6 8 9 0 SOUND Parental Control VOL SYSTEM MENU 1, 7 2, 3 Enter your new four-digit password. 3 7 SURR. 5 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your original four-digit password at “Enter code.” ➜ If you are asked to enter the code for the first time, key in ‘1234.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. – The TUNING button on the front panel is used to toggle between frequency tuning and preset tuning. When in preset tuning mode, pressing S / T buttons on the front panel will change the preset number. Otherwise, pressing S / T will change the radio frequency. Presetting radio stations Tuning to radio stations Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically.
Tuner Operations English Automatic presetting Manual presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. You can choose to store only your favorite radio stations. DVD system’s display panel DISC/ MEDIA TV/AV TUNER AUX/DI 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SOUND SURR.
6 Setting the timer The system can switch on to DISC or TUNER mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually to the last tuned volume level. If the last tuned volume level is too low, the set will then increase to a predetermined minimum audible level.
Timer Operations English Setting the Sleep timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time. ● Press SLEEP on the remote 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 will show on the display panel, except if "OFF" is selected. ➜ Before the system switches to Eco Power standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed.
Sound Control Adjusting Bass/Treble level IMPORTANT! The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone) features enable you to define the soundprocessor settings. For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 14.) Selecting surround sound ● Press SURROUND (SURR.) to select : MULTI-channel, 3D SOUND or STEREO. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc.
Other Functions English Switching on/off Switching to active mode ● Adjust the SOURCE control to select : DISC 1....DISC 5 ™ FM TUNER ™ AM TUNER ™ TV/AV ™ AUX ™ DI ™ MEDIA SLOT ™ DISC 1.... OR Recording to an external device 1 2 Press DISC/MEDIA, TUNER, TV/AV or AUX/DI on the remote. 3 Switching to Eco Power standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON (B). ➜ ECO POWER button lights up. ➜ The display screen will go blank. Connect the external recording device to LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT.
AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power 600 W Total power - Stereo mode (DIN) 100 W + 100 W RMS / 2 x 80 W FTC 1 - Surround mode (1 kHz) 100 W RMS/channel Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65 dB (CCIR) Input Sensitivity - AUX In 880 mV - TV In 350 mV Output Sensitivity - Headphone 32 Ω – 1000 Ω - Line Out 600 mV - Digital In acc IEC 60958 & IEC 61937 1 8ohm, 120 Hz~12.
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 call 1-800-531-0039 for help. Problem Solution No power. – – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
Problem The DVD player does not start playback. Solution – – – – – – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. (see page 24) Check the disc type, color system and region code. (see page 24) Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen. Change the rating level. (see page 35) Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour.
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, Stereo, etc.).
Glossary English Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions). S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. You can use S-Video only if your TV has S-video In jack.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
