Page 2 - Know these; safety; symbols; Dear PHILIPS product owner:; For Customer Use; ATTENTION
8239 300 30551 2 Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, sodon't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure: Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Know the...
Page 3 - CAUTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 8239 300 30551 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilationopenings. Install in accordance withthe manufacturer´s instructions. 8. Do n...
Page 4 - Class II equipment symbol; This symbol indicates that the unit has; This warning label is located on the rearside; Canada
8239 300 30551 4 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other thanherein may result in hazardous radiationexposure or other unsafe operation. ATTENTION L'utilisation des commandes ou réglagesou le non-respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par uneexpositio...
Page 5 - Index
English F ran ç ais 5 8239 300 30551 Espa ñ ol Index English ----------------------------------------- 8 Français -------------------------------------- 41 Español -------------------------------------- 77
Page 6 - Environmental information
8239 300 30551 6 Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.We have tried to make the packaging easy toseparate into three materials: cardboard(box), polystyrene foam (buffer) andpolyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which canbe recyc...
Page 7 - English; Contents
7 English General Information Supplied accessories ............................................ 8Care and safety information .............................. 8 Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer .. 9Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 10Step 3: Connecting TV ....................
Page 8 - General Information; FM wire antenna; Supplied accessories; Avoid condensation problem; Care of disc
8 English General Information Composite videocable (yellow) Audio cable(white, red) FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote Controland two AAbatteries Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture,water and dust – Do not expose the system, batteriesor discs to hum...
Page 9 - Connections; Step 1: Placing the speakers
9 English Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer 1 1 3 3 4 2 Center speaker Front Speaker (Left) Front Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Right) Subwoofer For best possible surround sound, all thespeakers (except subwoofer) should beplaced at the same distance from the...
Page 10 - Step 2: Connecting speakers
10 English Connections Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer SUBWOOFER REAR L REAR R CENTER FRONT L FRONT R Front Speaker (Right) Front Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Left) Passive Subwoofer Center Speaker Connect the supplied speaker systemsusing the fixed speaker cables byma...
Page 11 - Step 3: Connecting TV; Using Composite Video jack; button and
11 English Connections Step 3: Connecting TV 1 2 2 1 IMPORTANT!– You only need to make one videoconnection from the followingoptions, depending on thecapabilities of your TV.– Connect the DVD system directlyto the TV. Using Composite Video jack 1 Use the supplied composite video cable(yellow) to con...
Page 12 - OUT
12 English Connections 1 3 2 AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN TO TV INT IN CH3 CH4 ANT IN 2 1 RF coaxial cable to TV IMPORTANT!If S-Video is used for DVD playbackconnection, the system’s VIDEOOUT setting will need to be changedaccordingly. Using S-Video jack 1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) toconnect the ...
Page 13 - antennas; AM; jack. Place the AM loop; FM; and fix its ends to the wall.
13 English Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas Step 5: Connecting the power cord 1 2 ➠ FM antenna AM antenna fix the claw into the slot ~ AC MAINS 1 Power Outlet 1 Connect the supplied AM loop antennato the AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a standor wall. 2 Con...
Page 14 - Viewing and listening to the playback; AUX; VIDEO OUT
14 English Connections (optional) Connecting a VCR orCable/Satellite Box Connecting digital audioequipment FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER DIGITAL IN (for example)CD Recorder 2 1 4 3 L R ~ AC MAINS Viewing and listening to the playback 1 Connect the VCR or Cable / ...
Page 15 - Functional Overview; Main unit and remote control; Adjusts the volume level.
15 English Functional Overview * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 11 10 Main unit and remote control 9 PROG – DISC: starts programming. – TUNER: starts manual preset programming. 0 VOLUME (VOL +- ) – Adjusts the volume level. ! PHONES – For plugging in the hea...
Page 17 - Getting Started; Step 1: Inserting batteries; ÉÅ; Step 2: Setting the TV; SOURCE; DISC
17 English Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remotecontrol 1 3 2 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,following the indications ( +- ) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. Using the remote control tooperate the system 1 Aim the remote control...
Page 18 - SYSTEM MENU; Setting the TV shape
18 English TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1 . To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU . Getting Started Selecting the color system thatcorresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVDsystem, the color system of the DVD, theTV and the DVD player should match.Before changing the ...
Page 19 - Step 3: Setting the speakers; Adjusting the delay time; OK
19 English Getting Started Step 3: Setting the speakers You can adjust the delay time (center andrear speakers only) and volume level forindividual speakers. These adjustments letyou optimize the sound according toyour surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test...
Page 20 - Step 4: Setting language
20 English Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred languagesettings so that this DVD system willautomatically switch to the language for youwhenever you load a disc. If the languageselected is not available on the disc, thedisc’s default setting language will be usedinstea...
Page 21 - Progressive Scan; STANDBY ON
21 English TIPS : To return to the previous menu, press 1 . To eixt the menu, press SYSTEM MENU . Getting Started Progressive Scan The progressive scan produces 60complete frames per second, rather than30 frames per second of interlacedscanning (normal TV system). With nearlydouble the number of lin...
Page 22 - Disc Operations; Playable discs; Region Codes; Playing discs
22 English ALL ALL 1 Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (or X)appears on the TV screenwhen a button is pressed, it means the function is not availableon the current disc or at the currenttime.– DVD discs and players aredesigned with regional restrictions.Before playing a disc, make sur...
Page 23 - Using the Disc Menu; Repeat play mode
23 English Disc Operations Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appearon 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 ...
Page 24 - PROG; Clearing the program; PROG CLR; SYSTEM; FULL; To clear the program
24 English Disc Operations Repeating a section within a title/track 1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the starting point. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again to end the section. ➜ The section A and B can be set only within the same title/track. ➜ The section will now repeat continuously. 3 Press REPE...
Page 25 - MP3/ JPEG picture disc; Q R
25 English Disc Operations TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always referto the instructions supplied with the discs. Playing MP3 / Picture disc(Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT!You have to turn on your TV and setto the correct Video In channel. (See page 17 ...
Page 26 - DVD Setup Menu Options; Using the menu bar
26 English DVD Setup Menu Options Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operationsdirectly via the multiple menu bars on theTV screen without interrupting the discplayback. The exception is when youenter (SETUP MENU), after which the playback will pause. , 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU...
Page 27 - Using the Setup Menu; Highlight; Use; Setting the video output
27 English DVD Setup Menu Options Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV,enabling you to customize the DVD systemto suit your particular requirements. , 4 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU . ➜ Playback will pause. 2 Highlight icon and press 4 to enter the setup menu. Then pres...
Page 29 - Smart power – turning on/off; Smart Power is disabled.; ON
29 English DVD Setup Menu Options TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1 . To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU . Smart power – turning on/off When in “Stop” or “No Disc” mode, theDVD system will switch to standby mode,after 15 minutes of inactivity for energysaving. Follow the steps of “Using...
Page 30 - Restoring the original settings; RESET
30 English DVD Setup Menu Options Restoring the original settings Setting the DEFAULT function will resetall options and your personal settings tothe factory defaults, except yourpassword for Parental Control and VideoOutput. Follow the steps of “Using the SetupMenu” and select : > D EFAULTS RESE...
Page 31 - Rating explanations; Changing the password; four times
31 English DVD Setup Menu Options Rating explanations NO PARENTAL – It will play all discs. 8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexualmaterial, violence, or language. 7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not recommended viewing for childrenunder age 17. 5-6 PG-R ...
Page 32 - Tuner Operations; Tuning to radio stations; Automatic presetting; AUTO PROG; Manual presetting; Deleting a preset radio station
32 English Tuner Operations IMPORTANT!Make sure the FM and AM antennasare connected. 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 indicationstarts to change, then rel...
Page 33 - Other Functions; Setting the Sleep Timer; Sound Control; Selecting surround sound
33 English Other Functions Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system toswitch to standby mode automatically at apreset 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 ™ ...
Page 34 - Selecting digital sound effects; Volume control; VOL XX
34 English Selecting digital sound effects Select a preset digital sound effects thatmatches your disc’s content or thatoptimizes the sound of the musical styleyou are playing. ● Press SOUND to select the available sound effect. When playing movie discs, you can select:CONCERT, ACTION, DRAMA, or SCI...
Page 35 - Specifications
35 English Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Total Output Power- Home Theater Mode 700 W - FTC 330 W Front 50 W 1 x 2 Rear 50 W 1 x 2 Center 50 W 1 Subwoofer 80 W 2 Frequency Response 180 Hz – 16 kHz / ±3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity- AUX In 500 mV - TV In 500 mV...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; No sound or distorted sound.; Problem
36 English Troubleshooting WARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate 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 forrepair. If you a...
Page 37 - The DVD player does not start playback.
37 English Troubleshooting Problem Solution The DVD player does not start playback. There is no sound from the center andrear speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not functionproperly. Progressive Scan. – Insert a readable disc with the playback sidefacing down. The DVD+R/CD-R ...
Page 38 - Glossary; Component Video Out Jacks:
38 English Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digitalsound has specific numerical values. Thesejacks send audio through two channels, the leftand right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. Thehorizontal ...
Page 40 - PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY
8239 300 30551 40 Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026 One (1) Year Labor and Parts Repair PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject toany conditions set forth as follows: PROOF OF PURCHASE: You must h...
