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DVD Video Home Theatre System MX2500D/78
User manual
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001-035-MX2500D-78-Eng2 1 7/20/04, 3:11 PM
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México Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de manejo. PRECAUCIÓN - ADVERTENCIA No abrir, riesgo de choque eléctrico ATENCIÓN Verifique que el voltaje de alimentación sea el requerido para su aparato Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico, no quite la tapa. En caso de requerir servicio, dirijase al personal calificado. Descripción: Reproductor de Disco de Video Digital Modelo : MX2500D/78 Alimentación: 110–127 / 220–240V~; 50–60 Hz Consumo: 120 W Importador: Philips Mexicana, S.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Español --------------------------------------------- 36 Português ------------------------------------------ 68 Manufactured under license from IMPORTANT NOTE Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Due to the numerous versions of new Logic” and the double-D symbol are CD-Audio copy protection or trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. enhanced CD-Audio protection Confidential Unpublished Works. recently available on certain discs, C1992-2000
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English Contents Basic playback controls ..................................... 19 General Information Resuming playback from the last Supplied accessories ............................................ 5 stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD) .............. 19 Care and safety information .............................. 5 Selecting various repeat functions .................. 20 Repeat play mode ......................................... 20 Connections Repeating a section within a Step 1: Placing the speakers an
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General Information Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust Composite video – Do not expose the system, batteries cable (yellow) 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 Audio cable dust on the lens. (white, red) Avoid condensation problem – The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings
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English Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Centre speaker 2 Front Speaker Front Speaker (Right) (Left) 1 1 4 3 3 Passive Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Left) Subwoofer (Right) Helpful Hints: For best possible surround sound, all the – To avoid magnetic interference, do not speakers (except subwoofer) should be position the front speakers too close to placed at the same distance from the your TV. listening position. – Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD system. 1 Place the f
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Connections Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker Front Speaker Centre (Right) (Left) Speaker FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT Passive Subwoofer Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Right) (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.
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English Connections Step 3: Connecting TV Option 1 Option 2 MW OOFER OOFER MW 2 3 2 3 1 IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video The progressive scan video quality is connection from the following only possible when using Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr, options, depending on the and a progressive scan TV is required. capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly Using Component Video jack to the TV. (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) 1 Use a component video cables (red/blue/ Using Composite Video jack g
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Connections Option 3 Option 4 ANT IN RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator 2 (example only) INT IN TO TV VIDEO AUDIO IN IN R L CH3 CH4 Antenna or 3 Cable TV signal OOFER REAR SUBWOOFER LEFT 2 1 3 4 IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback, If your TV only has a single Antenna In the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will jack (labelled as 75 ohm or RF In), need to be changed accordingly. you will need an RF modulator in Details are on page 23. order to view DVD pla
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English Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/MW Step 5: Connecting the antennas power cord fix the claw into 1 MW the slot antenna FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT 1 ➠ FM antenna 2 2 ~ AC MAINS Power Outlet 1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna After everything is connected to the MW jack. Place the MW loop properly, antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand 1 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the or wall. local power line voltage. 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to
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Connections (optional) Connecting a VCR or Connecting digital audio Cable/Satellite Box equipment DIGITAL IN 1 OUT IN TO TV VIDEO VCR or Cable/ S-VIDEO IN Satellite Box AUDIO (for example) CD Recorder 3 4 2 FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT Viewing and listening to the playback Digital Recording 1 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box 1 Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL to the TV as shown. OUT-COA
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English Functional Overview Main unit and remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0 ! 1 STANDBY ON 9 PROG – Switches to standby mode or turns on – DISC: starts programming. the system. – TUNER: starts manual preset programming. 2 Disc tray 0 VOLUME (VOL +-) 3 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (DISC mode only) – Adjusts the volume level. – Opens/Closes the disc tray. ! PHONES 4 System display panel – Plugging in the headphones jack. 5ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE The speakers output will be cancelled. – DISC: starts/pauses playback. 6 S PR
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Functional Overview ^ SOUND Control buttons available on the – Selects a sound effect. remote only & REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes. ≥ ( * REPEAT A-B 8 – Repeats a specific section on a disc. ( § ( SUBW +- – Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. REAR +- @ ( 0 DVD MENU – Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level. # ∞ CENTER +- $ $ – Adjusts centre speaker’s sound level. 6 ( 6 TV VOL +- 5 ( ≤ – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only). 7 £ ( % ( ™ ) SLEEP ^ ( ¡ – Sets the sleep timer function. & ) * ¡ DIM (
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English Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into Step 2: Setting the TV the remote control IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all 3 the necessary connections. (See pages 8–9 “Connecting TV”). 1 2 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote). 2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct 1 Open the battery compartment. video-in channel. You should see the blue 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, DVD background screen on the TV. followin
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Getting Started Selecting the colour system that Setting the TV shape corresponds to your TV Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player In order for a DVD to play on this DVD according to the TV you have connected. system, the colour system of the DVD, The format you select must be available the TV and the DVD player should match. on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Before changing the TV system, determine display will not affect the picture during the colour system of your TV. playback.
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English Getting Started {CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the Step 3: Setting the speakers delay time in relation to the listening You can adjust the delay time (centre and position/distance for the centre speaker rear speakers only) and volume level for (5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF). individual speakers. These adjustments let {REAR DELAY} – Select this to set the you optimise the sound according to your delay time in relation to the listening surroundings and setup. position/distance for rear sp
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Getting Started Step 4: Setting language Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu languages preferences 1 In disc mode, stop playback and press You can select your preferred language SYSTEM MENU. settings so that this DVD system will ➜ Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote automatically switch to the language for you to navigate in the menu. whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the 2 Highlight icon and press 4. disc’s default setting language will be used Move to
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English Disc Operations IMPORTANT! Region Codes – If the inhibit icon (or X) appears DVDs must be labelled for ALL ALL on the TV screen when a button is regions or for Region 4 in order pressed, it means the function is not to play on this DVD system. You available on the current disc or at cannot play discs that are labelled 4 the current time. for other regions. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Helpful Hints: Before playing a disc, make sure the – It may not be
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Disc Operations Using the Disc Menu Basic playback controls Depending on the disc, a menu may Pausing playback appear on the TV screen once you load in Press ÉÅ. the disc. ➜ To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ again. To select a playback feature or item Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric Selecting another track/chapter keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press Press S / T or use the numeric OK to start playback. keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number. To access the menu ➜ If repeat mode i
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English Disc Operations Selecting various repeat Programme favourite tracks functions (audio CDs and VCDs) You can play the contents of the disc in Repeat play mode the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to 99 While playing a disc, press REPEAT to tracks can be stored. select various repeat mode. ➜ "REPEAT” icon will appear on the display, 1 Stop playback, then press PROG on the except REPEAT OFF mode. front panel to enter programme mode. DVD 2 Use the numer
