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Philips MX5900SA User Manual

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DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM
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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your new product right away!
  • Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’ r e eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. Warranty Verification Registering your product...
  • Page 3 As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 5 Canada 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. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 10 Care and safety information ... 10 Connections Step 1: Set up the surround speakers ... 11 Step 2: Set up the front speakers with the subwoofer stands ... 11 Step 3: Connecting speakers and twin subwoofer ...
  • Page 9 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ... 41 Presetting radio stations ... 41 Using the Plug and Play ... 41 Automatic presetting ... 42 Manual presetting ... 42 Selecting a preset radio station ... 42 Deleting a preset radio station ... 42 Timer Operations Setting the timer ...

  • Page 10: General Information

    Finding a suitable location (2x) – Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System...

  • Page 11: Connections

    Step 1: Set up the surround speakers screws mini speaker stand Before connecting the speakers to the DVD system, firmly attach the mini speaker stands to the surround speakers using the supplied screws. Alternatively, you can choose to mount the speakers on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Connecting Speakers And Twin Subwoofer

    Connections Step 3: Connecting speakers and twin subwoofer front speaker with subwoofer stand (right) Surround speaker (right) 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.

  • Page 13: Step 4: Placing The Speakers And Subwoofer Stands

    Step 4: Placing the speakers and subwoofer stands Center speaker and DVD system Front speaker with subwoofer stand (Left) Surround Speaker (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the left and right front speakers with subwoofer stands at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of...

  • Page 14: Step 6: Connecting Tv

    Connections Step 6: Connecting TV AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO Pb/Cb VIDEO IN FM ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO LINE DIGITAL DIGITAL S-VIDEO IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system.

  • Page 15: Using S-Video Jack

    RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s CVBS jack...

  • Page 16: Step 7: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connections Step 7: Connecting the power cord FM ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL LINE CVBS P-SCAN DIGITAL S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet.

  • Page 17: Connections (Optional)

    Connecting a VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box AUDIO ANT IN Cable/Satellite TO TV DIGITAL DIGITAL Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable /Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.

  • Page 18: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview Main unit and remote control OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 5 DI S C C H A N GE R STANDBY-ON iR SENSOR 1 STANDBY ON –...

  • Page 19: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only

    § SUB +- – Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. (see page 45) ⁄ TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) º (see page 46) • REPEAT A-B ª – Repeats a specific section on a disc. (see page ª...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Setting The Tv

    DISC/ MEDIA on the remote.) Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Selecting Speaker Layout

    Getting Started Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SYSTEM MENU SEATING Digital output Analog output Multi-channel Night mode Karaoke vocal Square Speaker layout Speakers Settings... PCM output 48 kHz In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select icon and press 4. Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu.

  • Page 23: Setting The Speakers' Channels

    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 Multi-channel audio outputs. Digital output Analog output Multi-channel...

  • Page 24: Disc Operations

    Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press one of the OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to open the disc tray and load a disc, then press the same button again to close the disc tray.

  • Page 25: Turning On/Off Auto Eco Standby Mode

    Turning on/off auto Eco standby mode It 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 DVD system’s front panel display panel 13:38...

  • Page 26: Selecting Various Repeat Functions

    Disc Operations Selecting various repeat functions 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. REPEAT TRACK/TITLE –...

  • Page 27: Clearing The Program

    Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the track number. Press OK to store the track. Repeat steps to select other tracks. Press ÉÅ to start program playback. Only the tracks programmed from audio CDs will play. Press Ç...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu Bar To Program

    Disc Operations Using the menu bar to program Favorite Track Selection (FTS) lets you play your favorite Titles / Chapters or Tracks/ Indexes in the order you select. An FTS program can contain 20 items (Titles, Chapters, etc.). IMPORTANT! – It is only possible to program from the current selected disc tray.

  • Page 29: Playing Mp3 Disc

    Playing MP3 disc IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “ Setting the TV” .) Load an MP3 disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory / file configuration.

  • Page 30: Dvd Menu Options

    DVD Menu Options 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) the playback will pause. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV...

  • Page 31: Using The Setup Menu (User Preference Settings)

    Using the Setup Menu (User Preference Settings) This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV STOP PLAY/PAUSE In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen.

  • Page 32: Improving The Image For Ntsc Setting

    DVD Menu Options Improving the image for NTSC setting This feature is only applicable if you have set the ‘TV System’ to ‘NTSC’ setting (see page 21.) Follow the steps of “Using the setup menu” and select : > Black level shift TV Shape Black Level shift Video shift...

  • Page 33: Fine-Tuning The Personal Color Setting

    Fine-tuning the personal color setting If you choose ‘Personal’ from Color Settings menu, you can adjust the color parameters to suit your preference. Follow the steps of “Using the setup menu” and select : > Personal Color TV Shape Saturation Black Level shift Brightness Video shift...

  • Page 34: Setting The Digital Output

    DVD Menu Options Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to your optional audio equipment connections. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Digital Output Digital output PCM only Analog output Night mode Karaoke vocal Speaker layout Speakers PCM output...

  • Page 35: Setting The Analog Output

    Setting the analog output 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.) Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu”...

  • Page 36: Status Window - Turning On /Off

    DVD Menu Options Status window – turning on/ off Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Status window Access control Status window Help text Select this to remove the status window from the TV screen. Select this if you want the status window to display on the TV screen.

  • Page 37: Changing The Password

    Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used for Access Control. DISC/ TV/AV MEDIA SURR. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV STOP In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select icon and press 4. Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu.

  • Page 38: Restricting Playback By Setting Parental Level

    DVD Menu Options Restricting playback by setting Parental Level (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.

  • Page 39: Locking/Unlocking The Dvd For Viewing

    Locking/Unlocking the DVD for viewing Not all DVDs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent a specific DVD from playing by locking or unlocking the DVD, regardless of its rating. DISC/ TV/AV MEDIA SURR. SYSTEM MENU SEATING PREV STOP...

  • Page 40: Enabling Play One/Play Always

    DVD Menu Options Enabling Play once/Play Always You can enable or disable viewing of a specific disc. The DVD system can memorize settings for 120 discs. When you select ‘Play Always,’ the disc currently in the player moves to the top of the list. When the list is full and you add a new disc, the last disc in the list will drop out of the list.

  • Page 41: Tuner Operations

    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.

  • Page 42: Automatic Presetting

    Tuner Operations Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. DVD system’s display panel DISC/ TV/AV MEDIA TUNER AUX/DI SURR. SOUND SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU SEATING ZOOM PREV NEXT STOP PLAY/PAUSE PROGRAM DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT VOICE MUTE...

  • Page 43: Timer Operations

    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.

  • Page 44: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Timer Operations 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 ™...

  • Page 45: Sound And Volume Controls

    Sound Control IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 12.) 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.

  • Page 46: Other Functions

    Other Functions 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 ™ DISC 1... Press DISC/MEDIA, TUNER, TV/AV or AUX/DI on the remote. Switching to Eco Power standby mode Press STANDBY ON (B.)

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output/Input SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital/DTS IEC 60958, IEC 61937...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Problem The DVD player does not start playback. Cannot activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. There is no sound from the center and surround speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working.

  • Page 50: Glossary

    Glossary 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.
  • Page 51 Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution. A progressive-scan TV is needed to receive progressive scan output from the player.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit- ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

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