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Philips MCD708/05 User Manual

Philips MCD708/05
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MCD708
DVD Micro Theatre
User manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Manual del usuario
Benutzerhandücher
Gebruikershandleidingen
Manuale per l'utente
Användarhandböckerna
Brugermanual
pg 001-039_MCD708_-22 2006.10.31, 15:461

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Philips MCD708/05 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
ModelMCD708/05
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important notes for users in the U.K.

Mains plug

Safety instructions for replacing the fuse in the UK mains plug.

How to connect a plug

Guide to connecting the mains lead wires to a plug based on color coding.

Copyright in the U.K.

Legal notice regarding recording and playback of material.

General Information

Features

Overview of the DVD Micro Theatre's sound and theater technology features.

Supplied accessories

List of items included with the DVD Micro Theatre system.

Environment information

Details on packaging materials and recycling recommendations.

Connections

Step 1: Placing speakers

Instructions for positioning the left and right speakers for optimal listening.

Step 2: Connecting speakers

Guidance on connecting speaker cables to the system's terminals correctly.

Step 3: Connecting the control cable

How to connect the DVD player to the power amplifier using the control cable.

Step 4: Connecting TV

Options for connecting the DVD system to a TV via SCART, Composite, Component, or S-Video.

System Menu Options

Basic Operations

Overview of system menu navigation and basic setup pages.

General Setup Page

Settings for TV display, OSD language, screen saver, and DivX VOD.

Audio Setup Page

Options for configuring digital audio, Dolby Digital, 3D processing, HDCD, and night mode.

Video Setup Page

Settings for video output, TV mode, and color adjustments.

Preference Page

Options for TV type, audio, subtitle, disc menu, parental controls, and default settings.

Password Setup Page

Features for setting up password mode and managing passwords.

Other Functions

Radio Reception

Instructions for tuning to radio stations and RDS features.

Setting the clock

Guide to setting the system's clock using the remote control.

Setting sleep/wake-up timer

Procedures for setting the sleep and wake-up timers for automatic system operation.

General Information

Features

Details on the 2.0 channel full digital amplifier and home theater technology.

Supplied accessories

List of items included with the DVD Micro Theatre system.

Environmental information

Guidance on packaging disposal and system recycling.

Installation

Instructions for placing the system on a flat surface and ensuring ventilation.

General Information

Maintenance

Care instructions, including cleaning discs and protecting the system from elements.

Disposal of your old product

Information on how to properly dispose of the old product according to regulations.

Connections

Step 1: Placing speakers

Instructions for positioning the left and right speakers for optimal listening.

Connections

Step 2: Connecting speakers

Guidance on connecting speaker cables to the system's terminals correctly.

Step 3: Connecting the control cable

How to connect the DVD player to the power amplifier using the control cable.

Step 4: Connecting TV

Options for connecting the DVD system to a TV via SCART, Composite, Component, or S-Video.

Using SCART jack

Detailed steps for connecting the system to a TV using a SCART cable.

Using Composite Video jack

Steps for connecting the system to a TV using composite video and audio cables.

Connections

Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr)

Instructions for connecting via component video for progressive scan quality.

Using S-Video jack

Steps for connecting the system to a TV using an S-Video cable.

Connections

Using an accessory RF modulator

Guide for connecting the system to a TV with only an antenna input using an RF modulator.

Step 5: Connecting FM/MW antennas

Instructions for connecting the MW loop and FM antennas for radio reception.

Connections

Step 6: Connecting the power cord

Final step to connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

Additional: Connecting additional equipment

Guidance on connecting other audio/visual devices like VCRs or subwoofers.

Viewing and listening to the playback of other equipment

How to connect and play audio from external devices via AUX input.

Using the VCR for recording DVDs

Connecting the system to a VCR for analogue stereo recording.

Functional Overview

DVD player and power amplifier

Identification and function of controls on the main unit.

Remote control

Identification of buttons and their primary functions on the remote control.

Functional Overview

Remote control

Detailed explanation of the remote control buttons and their functions.

Functional Overview

Remote control

Continued explanation of remote control buttons and their functions.

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

Instructions for installing batteries into the remote control.

Using the Remote Control to operate the Player

Basic guidelines for aiming and using the remote control effectively.

Step 2: Setting up the TV

Steps to set up the TV to display the DVD player's output correctly.

Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only)

Guide to enabling progressive scan for enhanced picture quality on compatible TVs.

Getting Started

Setting up Progressive Scan feature

Continuation of progressive scan setup, including confirmation and troubleshooting.

To deactivate Progressive manually

Steps to manually disable progressive scan if issues arise.

Getting Started

Step 3: Setting language preference

How to select preferred OSD, audio, subtitle, and menu languages.

Setting the OSD Language

Procedure to set the on-screen display language.

Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language

Guide to configuring audio, subtitle, and disc menu languages.

Basic Operations

Switching the system on/off

How to power the system on, enter standby, and switch to Eco Power Standby mode.

Volume control

Adjusting the system's volume level using buttons or the remote.

Sound control

Features for DBB, DSC, and LOUDNESS sound enhancements.

Dimming the display screen

Adjusting the brightness level of the system's display screen.

Disc Operations

Playable Discs

List of disc formats and file types supported by the DVD player.

Region Codes

Explanation of DVD region codes and compatibility.

Playing discs

Step-by-step instructions for loading and playing discs.

Disc Operations

Using the Disc Menu

Navigating and selecting options within the disc's menu system.

Basic playback controls

Controls for pausing, resuming, and selecting tracks/chapters.

Resuming playback from the last stopped point

How to continue playback from where a disc was last stopped.

Zoom (DVD/VCD/DivX/JPEG)

Function to enlarge or reduce the video image during playback.

Disc Operations

Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/WMA)

Feature to repeat a specific section of a disc.

Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)

Selecting different slow-motion playback speeds for DVDs and VCDs.

Program (not for Picture CD)

How to create a custom playback sequence of tracks or chapters.

Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/DivX/CD/MP3/WMA)

Fast searching through discs at various speeds.

Disc Operations

Special disc features

Features like playing titles, camera angles, audio languages, and subtitles.

Playing a Title (DVD)

Accessing and playing specific titles from a DVD menu.

Camera Angle (DVD)

Selecting different camera angles available on a DVD.

Changing the Audio Language (for DVD recorded with multiple languages)

Selecting different audio languages for DVD playback.

Subtitles (DVD)

Selecting preferred subtitle languages for DVD playback.

Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture CD

Instructions for playing MP3, WMA, and JPEG files from discs.

Disc Operations

Playing JPEG Picture CD

How to load, navigate, and play JPEG picture files from a CD.

Playback selection

Controls for navigating files, rotating, pausing, and resuming playback of picture CDs.

Special JPEG features

Features for previewing, zooming, and slide show modes for JPEG files.

Preview function (JPEG)

Displaying thumbnails of pictures in a folder or on the disc.

Disc Operations

Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)

Rotating and flipping JPEG images during playback.

Playing a DivX disc

How to play DivX movies, including subtitle handling.

System Menu Options

Basic operations

General guide to entering and navigating the system setup menu.

TV Display

Setting the aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9) to match your TV screen.

OSD Language

Setting the language for on-screen display menus.

Screen Saver

Enabling or disabling the screen saver function.

DIVX(R) VOD registration code

Information on obtaining and using the DivX VOD registration code.

System Menu Options

DIVX(R) VOD registration code

Details on registering the player for DivX Video On Demand service.

Audio Setup Page

Accessing configuration options for audio settings.

Digital Audio Setup

Configuring digital audio output settings (SPDIF OFF, ALL, PCM only).

Dolby Digital Setup

Setting up the Dolby Digital audio output, including Dual Mono options.

System Menu Options

3D Processing

Applying reverb effects for virtual surround sound with two speakers.

HDCD

Settings for High Definition Compatible Digital discs, including filter options.

Night Mode

Adjusting volume levels for late-night viewing without disturbing others.

Video Setup Page

Accessing video output and color setting options.

Video Output

Selecting video output type (Component, S-Video, RGB) based on TV connection.

System Menu Options

TV Mode

Selecting interlace or progressive scan output mode.

Color Setting

Adjusting video quality parameters like sharpness, brightness, and contrast.

Preference Page

Accessing settings for TV type, audio, subtitles, and parental controls.

Parental

Setting playback rating levels to restrict content for children.

System Menu Options

Password Setup Page

Features for managing player passwords and parental control lock codes.

Password Mode

Enabling or disabling the password protection feature.

Password

Procedure for setting or changing the player's password.

Other Functions

Radio Reception

Detailed guide on tuning radio stations and using RDS features.

Presetting radio stations

How to store up to 40 radio stations for quick access.

RDS

Information about Radio Data System and its display features.

Setting the RDS clock

Setting the system clock using RDS time signals from radio stations.

Other Functions

Setting the clock

Steps to set the system clock manually using the remote control.

Setting sleep/wake-up timer

How to set the sleep timer for automatic standby and wake-up timer for auto-on.

Sleep timer setting

Setting the timer for the system to switch to standby mode automatically.

Wake-up timer setting

Setting the timer for the system to switch on automatically.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

No power.

Solutions for issues related to the system not powering on.

No picture.

Troubleshooting steps for when no image is displayed on the TV.

Distorted or poor picture.

Advice for resolving picture quality issues like distortion.

Completely distorted picture or black/white picture.

Solutions for severe picture distortion or black and white display.

Troubleshooting

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape.

Explanation for fixed aspect ratios determined by the disc.

No sound or distorted sound.

Steps to diagnose and fix audio problems like no sound or distorted audio.

The micro DVD player does not start playback.

Solutions for when the DVD player fails to start disc playback.

The DVD micro system does not respond when the buttons are pressed.

Troubleshooting steps when the system's buttons or remote are unresponsive.

Unable to activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.

Reasons why certain features might not be available or activatable.

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

Tips for reducing noise and improving radio reception.

Troubleshooting

The remote control does not function.

Steps to resolve issues with the remote control not working.

The display is dark.

Solutions for a dark or blank display screen on the unit.

Low hum or buzz sound.

Advice for reducing unwanted hum or buzz noises from the system.

Low bass response.

Tips for improving or fixing low bass sound output.

Unable to select Progressive Scan

Troubleshooting steps for when the progressive scan feature cannot be selected.

No sound and picture

Checks for ensuring both sound and picture are transmitted correctly.

Glossary

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