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DVD Setup Menu Options
TIPS:To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.
CONTRAST
Increase the value will sharpen the
picture or vice versa.  Choose zero (0) to
balance the contrast.
TINT
Increase the value will darken the picture
or vice versa.  Choose zero (0) for
average setting.
COLOUR
Increase the value will enhance the
colour in your picture or vice versa.
Choose zero (0) to balance the colour.
5Press 1 2 to adjust the setting that best
suit your personal preference.
6Repeat steps 4~5 for adjusting other
colour features.
7Press OK to confirm.
Preference Setup Menu
1
Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
then press SETUP.
2Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Setup’
icon.
3Press OK to confirm.
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu
These menus contain various language
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu
which may be recorded on the DVD.  For
details, see page 18.
Restricting playback by Parental
Control
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.  You can prohibit the
playing of certain discs that are not
suitable for your children, or have certain
discs played with alternative scenes.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
TIPS:To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.
1In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2.
2Press 34 to highlight a rating level for
the disc inserted and press OK.
➜To disable Parental controls and allow
all discs to play, select {1 KID SAFE}.
3Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the six-digit password (see page 33
“Changing the password”).
➜DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you
enter your six-digit password.
Rating explanations
1KID SAFE – 2 G
– General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
3 PG
– Parental Guidance suggested.
4 PG13
– Material is unsuitable for children under age
13.
5 PGR – 6 R
– Parental Guidance - Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow to view only
when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
7 NC-17
– No children under age 17; not recommended
viewing for children under age 17.
8  ADULT
– Mature material; should be viewed only by
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence
or language.
Helpful Hints:
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so
parental control has no effect on these type
of discs. This also applies to most illegal
DVDs.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the Disc cover.  The rating level feature does
not prohibit play of such Discs.
PBC
You can set the PBC to ON or OFF.  This
feature is available only on Video CD 2.0
with playback control (PBC) feature.  For
details, see page 24.
MP3/JPEG Menu - turning on/off
MP3/JPEG Navigator can be set only if the
disc is recorded with menu.  It allows you
to select different display menus for easy
navigation.
1In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {MP3/JPEG NAV}, then press 2.
WITHOUT MENU
Select this to display all the files
contained in the MP3/Picture CD.
WITH MENU
Select this to display only the folder menu
of the MP3/Picture CD.
2Press 34 to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
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Changing the Password
The same password is used for both
Parental Control and Disc Lock.  Enter
your six-digit password to play a
prohibited disc or if prompted for a
password.  The default password is
136900.
1In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to
select {CHANGE}.
2Press OK to enter the ‘Password Change
Page’.
3Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your old six-digit password.
➜When doing this for the first time, key
in ‘
136900’.
➜If you forget your old six-digit
password, key in ‘
136900’.
4Enter the new six-digit password.
5Enter the new six-digit password a
second time to confirm.
➜The new six-digit password will now
take effect.
6Press OK to confirm.
DVD Setup Menu Options
Restoring to original settings
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control and Disc
Lock.
1In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {DEFAULT}, then press 2 to
select {RESET}.
2Press OK to confirm.
➜All settings will now reset to factory
defaults.
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IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW
antennas are connected.
Tuning to radio stations
1
Press TUNER on the remote (or press
SOURCE control on front panel) to
select “FM” or “MW”.
2Press 34 briefly on the remote.
➜SEARCH appears.
➜The next radio station will tune
automatically.
3To tune a weak station, press S / T
briefly and repeatedly until an optimal
reception is found.
Helpful Hint:
– If the FM radio station is transmitting RDS
(Radio Data System) data, the RDS name
will be displayed and stored.
Tuner Operations
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 20 FM and 10 MW
preset radio stations in the memory.
Helpful Hints:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no valid frequency is detected during
Plug and Play,CHECK ANTENNA appears.
Using the Plug and Play
Plug and Play allows you to store all
available radio stations automatically.
  
 AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY
12
1For first time setup, press SOURCE
on front panel to select TUNER mode.
➜AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY
appears.
2Press 2; on the front panel to start
installation.
➜INSTALL TUNER appears.
➜Once completed, the last tuned radio
station will play.
➜FM followed by MW bands will be
stored.
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Tuner Operations
DVD system’s
display panel
Automatic presetting
You can start the automatic presetting
from a selected preset number.
1
3
02
FM
  AUTO
2
/
1Press TUNER on the remote to select
“FM” or “MW”.
2Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a preset number to begin.
3Press and hold PROG until AUTO
appears.
➜If a radio station is stored in one of the
earlier presets, the same radio station will
not store under another preset number.
➜If no preset number is selected,
automatic preset will begin from preset
(1) and all your former presets will be
overridden.Manual presetting
You can choose to store only your
favourite radio stations.
1Tune to your desired radio station (see
“Tuning to radio stations”).
2Press PROG.
3Press 1 2 to select a preset number.
4Press PROG again to store.
Selecting a preset radio
station

Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a preset number.
➜The waveband, preset number follow
by radio frequency will appear.
Deleting a preset radio station

Press and hold 9 until “MWXX DELETED”
or “FMXX DELETED” appears.
➜The current preset radio station will
be deleted.
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Sound Control
IMPORTANT!
For proper surround sound, make
sure the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 9).
Selecting surround sound

Press SURR to select :
MULTI-channel or STEREO.
➜The availability of the various surround
sound modes depends on the number of
speakers used and the sound available on
the disc.
➜The centre and surround speakers
operate only in Multi-channel surround
mode.
➜The available output modes for Multi-
channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS
(Digital Theatre Systems) Surround and
Dolby Pro Logic II.
➜Stereo broadcasts or recordings will
produce some surround channel effects
when played in a surround mode.
However, mono (single channel sound)
sources will not produce any sound from
the surround speakers.
Helpful Hints:
– SURR button is not functional for SACD
playback.  You have to access to the disc
menu in order to select between multi-
channel and stereo tracks, see page 26.
– You are not able to select the surround
sound mode if the system setup menu is
turned on.
Sound and Volume Controls
Selecting digital sound effects
Select a preset digital sound effects that
matches your disc’s content or that
optimises the sound of the musical style
you are playing.

Press SOUND on the remote.
When playing movie discs or in TV mode,
you can select :
CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.
When playing music discs or while in
TUNER or AUX/DI mode, you can select :
ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ.
Helpful Hint:
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or
CLASSIC .
Volume control

Adjust VOLUME control (or press
VOL +/- on the remote) to increase
or decrease the volume level.
➜VOL MIN is the minimum volume
level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum
volume level.
To turn off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE on the remote.
➜Playback will continue without sound
and MUTE appears.
➜To restore the volume, press MUTE
again or increase the volume level.
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Other Functions
Switching on/off
Switching to active mode

Press the SOURCE control to select :
DISC  ™ FM ™  MW™  TV ™ AUX ™
DI ™ DISC ....
OR
Press DISC, TV, TUNER or AUX/DI on
the remote.
Switching to Eco Power standby
mode

Press STANDBY ON (B).
➜The display screen will go blank.
Using the remote to operate
your ‘Philips’ television
1
3
2
2
4
1Press and hold TV to turn on your TV.
2Press ¡1 / 2™ or use the numeric
keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.
3Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s
volume level.
4Press and hold B to turn off your TV.
Helpful Hint:
– When listening to TV or AUX/DI
programmes, press the respective TV or
AUX/DI button on the remote in order for
the sound to be heard.
Recording to an external
device
1
Connect the external recording device to
LINE OUT (R/L) (see page 12
“Connections-optional“).
2Select the source to record from your
DVD system (DISC, TUNER, TV or
AUX/DI) and start playback (if
necessary).
3For ultimate recording, press SOUND
to select ‘CLASSIC’ or ‘CONCERT’ and
press SURR to select ‘STEREO’.
4Start recording on the external recording
device.
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the owner’s manual of the
connected equipment for details.
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 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ OFF ™ 15…
➜
SLEEP will show on the display panel,
except if OFF is selected.
➜Before the system switches to Eco
Power standby mode, a countdown of 10
seconds is displayed.
SLEEP10 ™ SLEEP 9.... ™
SLEEP1 ™ SLEEP
To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF
appears or press the STANDBY ON
(B) button.
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WARNINGUnder 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. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
No power.
No picture.
Completely distorted picture or black/
white picture.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the
TV display.
No sound or distorted sound.
The DVD player does not start playback.–Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
–Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the
DVD system to turn on the power.
–Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In
channel selection.  Change the TV channel until
you see the DVD screen.
–Press DISC on the remote.
–If this happens when you changing the setting
of the ‘TV TYPE’, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
–Check the video connection.
–Sometimes a small amount of picture
distortion may appear.  This is not a
malfunction.
–Clean the disc.
–The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
–Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to
change the aspect ratio.
–Adjust the volume.
–Check the speaker connections and settings.
–Press the correct source button on the
remote (TV or AUX/DI, for example) to
choose the equipment that you want to hear
through the DVD system.
–Insert a readable disc with the playback side
facing down.  The DVD+R/CD-R must be
finalised.
–Check the disc type, colour system (PAL or
NTSC) and region code.
–Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
–Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen.
–You may need to enter the password in order
to change the parental control rating level or
to unlock the disc for playback.
–Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about an hour.
Problem
Solution
Troubleshooting
Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support
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EnglishCannot activate some features such as
Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language
Audio.
No able to select some Items in the
setup/system menu.
There is no sound from the centre and
surround speakers.
Radio reception is poor.
The remote control does not function
properly.
Low hum or buzz sound.
Unable to play DivX movies.
The DVD system does not work.–The features may not be available on the DVD.
–Changing the language for the sound or
subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.
–Press STOP button twice before selecting the
setup/system menu.
–Depending on the disc availability, some menu
items cannot be selected.
–Make sure the centre and surround speakers
are connected correctly.
–Press SURR button to select a correct
surround sound setting.
–Make sure the source you are playing is
recorded or broadcast in surround sound
(DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).
–The wireless transmitter and receiver must
using the same transmission frequency.
–If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
–Increase the distance between the system and
your TV or  VCR.
–Tune in to the correct frequency.
–Place the antenna farther away from any
equipment that may be causing the noise.
–Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for
example) before pressing the function button
(ÉÅ, S,
  T).
–Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
–Replace the batteries with new ones.
–Point the remote control directly toward the
IR sensor.
–Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
–Place the DVD system as far away as possible
from electrical devices that may be causing
interference.
–Check that the DivX file is encoded in ‘Home
Theatre’ mode with DivX 5.x encoder.
–Disconnect the power cord from the power
outlet for a few minutes.  Reconnect the power
cord and try to operate again as usual.
Problem
Solution
Troubleshooting
Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support
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AMPLIFIER SECTION
Output power
- Front 50 W RMS / channel
- Rear 50 W RMS / channel
- Centre 50 W RMS
- Subwoofer 75 W RMS
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity
- AUX  In 900  mV
- DIGITAL In 450 mV
TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz)
MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dB
MW 4 µV/m
Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB
MW 28 dB
IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB
MW 24 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM 60 dB
MW 40 dB
AM Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB
Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 3%
FM Stereo 3%
MW 5%
Frequency Response FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB
DISC SECTION
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diametre 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4
/ DivX 3.11, 4.x & 5.x
Video DAC 12 Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N 56 dB (minimum)
Composite Video  Output 1.0 Vp-p,  75 Ω
S-Video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Audio DAC 24 Bits / 96 kHz
Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)
PCM IEC 60958
Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937
DTS IEC 60958, IEC 61937
SACD D/A converter DSD
SACD cut-off frequency 30 kHz
Specifications
MAIN UNIT
Power Supply Rating 220 – 240 V; 50 Hz
Power Consumption 80 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 360 mm x 55 mm x 325 mm
Weight 3 kg
FRONT SPEAKERS
System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 92 mm x 170 mm x 64 mm
Weight
0.73 kg/each
REAR SPEAKERS
System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance (LX3900SA) 4 Ω
Impedance (LX3950W) 8 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 92 mm x 170 mm x 64 mm
Weight 0.73 kg/each
CENTRE SPEAKER
System 3-way, closed box system
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 245 mm x 92 mm x 68 mm
Weight 1.3 kg
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
System Bass Reflex System
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker driver 6 1/2” woofer
Frequency response 20 Hz – 120 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 154 mm x 361 mm x 350 mm
Weight 4.2 kg
WIRELESS SYSTEM (ONLY FOR LX3950W)
Power supply 220 – 240V; 50Hz/60Hz
Transmission frequency 863.3 MHz – 864.5 MHz
Transmission channel 4
Dimension (w x h x d)
-Transmitter 131 mm x 34 mm x 130 mm
- Receiver 207 mm x 55 mm x 186 mm
Weight 1.12kg
Specifications subject to change without prior
notice
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