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Contents 1 Important Safety 2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System Introduction What's in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Connect Place the unit Connect FM antenna Connect speakers Connect video options Connect power 4 Get started Prepare the remote control Turn on Change system menu language Find the correct viewing channel Select the correct TV system Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 5 Play Play from disc Play from USB or recored discs Control play Play options Enjoy karaoke
1 Important Safety h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. i Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. j Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Warning •• Never remove the casing of this device.
DVD region code Countries Latin America What's in the box Check and identify the contents of your package: • Main unit • Subwoofer x 2 • Tweeter x 2 • 3.
Overview of the main unit a n m b l k j c d e i h f g a Nitro Boost button b c d e (power button/indicator and Bluetooth indicator) • Turn the unit on or off. • Switch to standby mode or Eco standby mode. • Indicate the power/Bluetooth connection status. • Start, pause, or resume play. • Stop play. • Socket for a USB mass storage device. f AUDIO IN • Audio input jack (3.5mm) for an external audio device. i SOUND • Select a preset sound effect.
a b t d f e r q g g h i p j DBB k l o n m • Return to the previous display menu. g +/• Adjust volume. h s f ): Set the subtitle e OK • Confirm a selection. u c SUBTITLE ( language. • Overview of the remote control i • • / Skip to the previous or next title, chapter, track, or file. Start, pause, or resume play. j Numeric buttons • Select a title/chapter/track to play. • Select a preset number. k MENU • Access the DISC/USB menu.
r s • • • • Press to switch between the speakers' light effects during play: [PEACE] (peace), [POWERFUL] (powerful), [SAMBA] (samba), [FIESTA] (fiesta), [CIELO] (cielo), [CUSTOM] (custom) and OFF (off). / ( / ) Navigate through the menu. In DISC/USB mode, search within a track. Tune to a radio station.
1 2 3 Place the supplied paper card on one corner of the main unit; the side lines of the paper card should align with the side of the corner. Stick the one rubber pad to the position of the opening circle of the paper card. Connect speakers Note •• For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only. •• Connect only speakers with impedance that is the same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual.
Connect video options Option 2: Connect to the TV through composite video Select the best video connection that the TV can support. • Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI cable (for an HDMI, DVI or HDCPcompliant TV). • Option 2: Connect to the composite video jack (for a standard TV). Basic quality video If your TV does not have HDMI connectors, use a composite video connection. A composite connection does not support high-definition video.
Connect power 4 Get started Caution •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit. •• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. •• Before you connect the AC power cord, make sure that you have completed all other connections.
Turn on • Auto(eng) Press . »» The unit switches to the last selected source. Switch to standby mode • Auto Standby Press again to switch the unit to standby mode. Note •• The unit switches Standby mode if there is no operation for 15 minutes. To switch to ECO standby mode: • Press and hold for more than two seconds. »» "ECO" is displayed on the display panel, and then the display panel is dimmed. 4 To exit the menu, press On (Home).
[NTSC]- For TV with NTSC color system. • 4 5 To return to the previous menu, press To exit the menu, press . . Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) This unit supports Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices that are connected through HDMI can be controlled by a single remote control. Note •• Depending on the manufacturer, HDMI-CEC is known by many names. For information about your device, see the user manual of the device.
+GY_2OTQ :U[IN 6RG_ :U[IN 9ZGTJH_ 9_Y '[JOU )UTZXUR 5T 5T 5T 5T '[JOU 3GVVOTM 5 Play Play from disc Caution • 5 6 To play the audio from the TV speakers, select [Off], and skip the following steps. Select [HDMI Setup] > [EasyLink Setup] > [Audio Mapping]. Follow the onscreen instructions to map the connected device to the audio inputs on your unit. • If you connect your unit to the TV through an HDMI ARC connection, make sure that the TV audio is mapped to the ARC input on your unit.
Use the disc menu When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. Press MENU to access or exit disc menu manually. For VCD with PlayBack Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only): With the PBC feature, you can play VCD interactively according to the menu screen. During play, press MENU to enable/disable PBC. »» When PBC is enabled, the menu screen is displayed. »» When PBC is disabled, normal play is resumed.
2 SOURCE L IG HT Navigate to the photo folder/album and press to start the slideshow. »» Slideshow begins and continues till the end of the photo folder or album. »» Audio continues till the end of the last file. • • To play a specified file: 1 2 3 4 Press to stop play. Press / to select a folder, and then press OK to confirm. • To return to the previous menu, press . Press Press / to select a file from the folder. To return to the previous menu, press To stop the slideshow, press .
• [Angle]: switch between camera angles. Note •• Some DVDs contain alternate scenes, such as scenes recorded from different camera angles. For such DVDs, you can select from the available alternate scenes. • • • • • • • [Microphone]: turn on or off the microphone sound output. [Karaoke Setup]: increase or decrease the volume level and echo level of microphone input, and the key level of music. [Vocal]: select various Karaoke audio modes, or turn off the original vocal.
To clear Bluetooth pairing history: • Pressand hold on the main unit for 8 seconds. »» The current Bluetooth connection is disconnected. »» After successful clearing, beep sounds. SOURCE NTRX300 1 2 3 4 PIN 0000 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the Bluetooth source. »» [BT] (Bluetooth) is displayed. »» The power/Bluetooth indicator flashes blue.
6 Listen to the radio Tune to a radio station Tip •• Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR, or other radiation source. •• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the Program radio stations manually 1 2 3 4 position of the antenna. 1 2 3 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the TUNER mode. Press and hold / ( / ) for more than two seconds. »» The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
7 Adjust volume level and sound effect • Select a preset sound effect • The Sound Control Effect enables you to enjoy special sound effects. During play, press SOUND repeatedly to select: •• [ROCK] (rock) •• [POP] (pop) •• [TECHNO] (techno) •• [SAMBA] (samba) • Stage 2: The sound volume increases to a higher level and stays at this level for 5 seconds. The display panel shows [FIRING] (firing); Stage 3: The sound volume gradually decreases to its original level in 10 seconds.
8 Other features USB record Ripping MP3 tracks from disc Note •• Make sure a disc and a USB drive are inserted. •• The rip process consists of various stages (ripping, compressing, converting, etc.). After the initial rip stage is complete, It takes approximately 15 minutes to process the ripped data. This happens in the background and during this time you can operate the Mini Hi-Fi system as normal.
5 Choose the settings of [Speed] and [Bitrate] and select [Continue]. Change settings or press Continue to start creating Mp3 file. 6 When ripping is complete, select [Finish]. Complete! Speed Press continue to start again, or press Finish to end. Slow Fast Bitrate 128kbps (good) 192kbps (better) Continue Continue 256kbps (best) Finish Cancel System settings Options Description [Speed] [Slow] The unit will rip and play the selected MP3 tracks.
3 4 Start play on the external audio device and adjust volume. »» You can hear music from the Mini Hi-fi system. Set the sleep timer • Use the controls on your audio device to control music play. Listen to an MP3 player You can listen to an external device through this unit (cable not supplied). To set the sleep timer, in power-on mode, press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). »» When the sleep timer is activated, is displayed.
Choose your favorite light effects 1 2 During play, press repeatedly to enter the [Custom] mode. Rotate the (light dial) on the main unit to change the color of the light. »» The unit will display selected color during play. Note •• In default mode, speakers' light color will change continuously. 9 Adjust settings 1 2 3 Press . Select the [Setup] page. Select a setting and press OK. • To return to the previous menu, press . • To exit the menu, press .
[TV Display] (TV display):The TV format determines the aspect ratio of display according to the type of TV you have connected. 4:3 Pan Scan (PS) 4:3 Letter Box (LB) 16:9 (Wide Screen) [4:3 Pan Scan]- For 4:3 screen TV: fullheight display with the trimmed sides. • [4:3 Letter Box]- For 4:3 screen TV: widescreen display with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. • [16:9]- For wide-screen TV: display ratio 16:9. [Picture Setting]: Select a predefined set of picture color settings.
[Parental Control]: Restrict access to discs that are unsuitable for children. These types of discs must be recorded with ratings. 1) Press OK. 2) Select a rating level, and then press OK. 3) Press the numeric keys to enter the password. Note •• Rated discs above the level you set in [Parental Note •• Ensure that the subtitle file has the exact same file name as the movie file. If for example the file name of the movie is ‘Movie.avi’, and then you will need to name the text file ‘Movie.sub’ or ‘Movie.
10 Product information Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. USB Direct Version USB 5 V Power Amplifier Total Output Power 400W RMS @10% THD (-1dB) Frequency Response 60 Hz - 16 kHZ; ±3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio ≥70 dB Total Harmonic <30% Distortion Audio Input 600 mV RMS Speakers Sensitivity 4 ohm 4"woofer + 20mm tweeter >83 dB/m/W Bluetooth Bluetooth version Frequency band Range V2.1 + EDR 2.4GHz ~ 2.
Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) - Speaker Box (W x H x D) Weight - Main Unit - Speaker Box 180 x 164 x 402 mm 160 x 440.5 x 385 mm 3.3 kg 5.68 x 2 kg Supported disc formats • • • • • • • Digital Video Discs (DVDs) Video CDs (VCDs) Super Video CDs (SVCDs) Digital Video Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW) Compact Discs (CDs) Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W) DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W): DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x Supported MP3-CD formats: • ISO 9660 • Max. title/album name: 12 characters • Max.
11 Troubleshooting Warning •• Never remove the casing of this device. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this device, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www. philips.com/support). When you contact Philips, make sure that the device is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
Audio or subtitle languages cannot be set •• The disc is not recorded with sound or subtitles in multiple languages. •• The audio or subtitle language setting is prohibited on the disc. Cannot display some files in USB device •• The number of folders or files in the USB device has exceeded a certain limit. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. •• The formats of these files are not supported. •• •• Some mobile phones may connect and disconnect constantly when you make or end calls.
12 Notice Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries.
This apparatus includes this label: Note •• The type plate is located on the back of the device.
Specifications are subject to change without notice © 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. NTRX300_X78_UM_V1.
