Philips Lx8300sa User Manual

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Connections
IMPORTANT!
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your TV.
– Connect the DVD system directly
to the TV.
– Scart (RGB) Video provides better
picture quality than S-Video and
Composite Video.  These options
must be available on your TV.
Helpful Hint:
– To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use the audio cables (white/red - not
supplied) to connect AUX IN jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV
(not required if you are using Scart
connection).
Step 3:Connecting TV
AUDIO 
OUTS-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INSCART IN
OR
OR
Using Scart jack

Use the supplied scart video cable (black)
to connect the DVD system’s SCART
jack to the corresponding Scart input
jacks on the TV.
OR
Using S-Video jack

Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO
jack to the S-Video input jack (or labelled
as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.
OR
Using Composite Video jack

Use a composite video cable (yellow -
not supplied) to connect the DVD
system’s VIDEO jack to the video input
jack (or labelled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
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Connections
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video quality
is only possible when using Y Pb Pr
and a progressive scan TV is required.
– DO NOT connect both SCART
and Y Pb Pr to a TV, it may affect the
picture quality.
Using Component Video jacks
(Y  Pb Pr)
1Use the component video cables (red /
blue / green - not supplied) to connect the
DVD system ’s  Y Pb Pr  jacks to the
corresponding component video input
jacks (or labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr /Cr or
YUV) on the TV.
2Change the component video setting
manually to YUV, see page 19.
3Activate the progressive scan function,
see page 34.
Step 4: Connecting a
Progressive Scan TV
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Step 5:Placing the speakers
and AV  subwoofer
Front Speaker
(Left) Front Speaker
(Right)
AV Subwoofer Rear speaker
(Right)
Rear speaker
(Left)
DVD System
Centre speaker
For best possible surround sound, all the
speakers (except AV subwoofer) should
be placed at the same distance from the
listening position.
1Place the front left and right speakers at
equal distances from the TV and at an
angle of approximately 45 degrees from
the listening position.
2Place the centre speaker above the TV so
that the centre channel
’s sound is
localised.
3Place the rear speakers at normal
listening ear level facing each other or
hang on the wall.
4Place the AV subwoofer on the floor near
the TV.
Helpful Hints:
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not
position the front speakers too close to your
TV.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the
DVD system/AV subwoofer.
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Connections
1Connect the supplied MW loop antenna
to the MW jack.  Place the MW loop
antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand
or wall.
2Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM jack.  Extend the FM antenna and fix
its ends to the wall.
For better FM stereo reception, connect
an external FM antenna (not supplied).
 
Helpful Hints:
– Adjust the position of the antennas for
optimal reception.
– Position the antennas as far as possible
from your TV, VCR or other radiation source
to prevent unwanted interference.After everything is connected
properly, plug the AC power cord
into the power outlet.
The red STANDBY LED on the DVD
system will light up.  Never make or
change any connections with the power
switched on.
(optional)
This DVD system comes with a cable
cover, it allows you to organise all the
connecting cables neatly through the
opening and you can use the velcro strip
that attached to the inter-connect cable
to tie up rest of the cables together.
TO AV SUBWOOFER
TO AV SUBWOOFER
➠
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate on the rear of the
AV subwoofer for identification and supply
ratings.
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2
➠MW
antenna fix the claw
into the slot
Step 7:Connecting the
power cord
TO AV SUBWOOFER
AUDIO 
OUTS-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INSCART IN~ AC MAINS
Step 6: Connecting FM/MW
antennas
FM
antennaDVD system
AV SubwooferAV Inter-connect cable
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Viewing and listening to the
playback
1Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box
to the TV as shown.
2Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN
(R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on
the VCR or cable/satellite box.
Before starting operation, press
SOURCE to select “AUX” in order to
activate the input source.
Connections (Optional)
Connecting a VCR or
Cable/Satellite Box
TO AV SUBWOOFER
AUDIO 
OUTS-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INSCART IN
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~ AC MAINS
3
VCR or Cable/
Satellite Box
Using the VCR for recording DVD
playback
Some DVDs are copy-protected.  You
cannot record or dub protected discs
using a VCR.
3Connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO
jack to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
4Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT
(R/L) jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on
the VCR.
This will allow you to make analogue
stereo (two channel, right and left)
recordings.
To view DVD playback while
recording,
you must connect the DVD system to
your TV using SCART (as shown above)
connection.
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Listening to the playback

Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL
IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a
digital audio device.
Before starting operation, press
SOURCE to select “DIGI IN” in order
to activate the input source.
Helpful Hints:
– Some DVDs are copy-protected.  You
cannot record the disc through a VCR or
digital recording device.
– You cannot hear or record the SACD or
MP3-CD playback if you use the digital
connection.
– For your playback through DIGITAL IN
connection, set the digital output of that
player to PCM format.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the
other equipment for complete connection
and use details.
Connecting digital audio
equipment
(for example)
CD Recorder
TO AV SUBWOOFER
Connections (Optional)
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Functional Overview
Remote control
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* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
1SOURCE
–Selects the relevant active source mode:
DISC, TUNER  (FM/MW), TV  or AUX/DI.
2DISPLAY
–Displays the current status or disc
information.
3PROGRAM
–DISC: starts programming.
–TUNER: starts *automatic/ manual preset
programming.
4SYSTEM MENU
–Enters or exits system setup menu.
5Cursor
–Selects movement direction in the menu.
–TUNER: press left or right to select a
preset radio station.
–TUNER: up or down to select auto
tuning.
6OK
–Confirms a selection.
7S  /  T
–DISC: *searches backward/forward or
selects a track.
–TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips
TV only).
–TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/
down.
8Ç
–Exits an operation.
–DISC: stops playback.
–DISC: holding down the button will open
and close the disc tray.
–TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.
9MUTE
–Mutes or restores the volume.
0VOL +-
–Adjusts the volume level.
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* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
!ANGLE
–Select a DVD disc camera angle (if
available).
@SUBTITLE
–Selects a subtitle language.
#REPEAT
–Selects various repeat modes.
$SURR
–Selects multichannel surround or stereo
mode.
%REPEAT A-B
–Repeats a specific section on a disc.
^SOUND
–Selects a sound effect.
&NIGHT (in DVD mode only)
–Optimises the dynamics of the sound
output.
*CD UP SAMP.
–Converts music CD to a higher sampling
rate for better sound quality.
(BASS/TREBLE
–Selects BASS (low tone) or TREBLE (high
tone) sound mode and use the VOLUME
control to change the tone level.
)AUDIO
–Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (CD).
¡ZOOM
–Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.
™TV VOL +-
–Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).
£É
–DISC: starts playback.
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–DISC: pauses playback.
∞DISC MENU
–Enters or exits disc contents menu.
–For VCD version 2.0 only;
In stop mode, turns on/off playback
control (PBC) mode.
During playback, returns to main menu.
§RETURN/TITLE
–To go back to previous menu.
–Displays the disc’s Title menu (if available).
≥Numeric Keypad (0-9)
–Enters a track/title number of the disc.
–Enters a number of a preset radio station.
•DIM
–Selects different levels of brightness for
display panel.
–*Sets the sleep timer function.
ªB
–Switches to Eco Power standby mode.
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* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
1STANDBY ON (B)
–Switches to Eco Power standby mode or
turns on the system.
2OPEN/CLOSE 0
–Opens/Closes the disc tray.
3ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE
–DISC: starts/pauses playback.
–TUNER: starts preset radio station
installation in Plug & Play mode.
4S  PREV / NEXT T
–DISC: *searches backward/forward or
selects a track.
–TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips
TV only).
–TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/
down.
5Ç STOP
–Exits an operation.
–DISC: stops playback.
–TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.
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SOUND
–Selects a sound effect.
7SOURCE
–Selects the relevant active source mode:
DISC, TUNER  (FM/MW), TV  or AUX/DI.
8VOLUME
–Adjusts the volume level.
9System display panel
0SACD indicator
–Lights up when playing Super Audio CD.
!iR
–Point the remote control towards this
sensor.
@STANDBY ON indicator
–Lights up when in Eco Power standby
mode.
#Disc tray
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Getting Started
Step 1:Inserting batteries into
the remote control
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3Close the cover.
Using the remote control to operate
the system
1Aim the remote control
directly at the remote
sensor (iR) on the front
panel.
2Press SOURCE button
on the remote to select
the mode you wish to
control (for example TV,
DISC).  The selected
source mode will light
up on the LED panel for
a few seconds.
3Then select the desired
function (for example
É,
 S,  T).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is not to
be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
Step 2:Setting the TV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
page 11 “Connecting TV”)
1Press SOURCE control until “DISC”
appears on the display panel.
2Turn on the TV and set to the correct
video-in channel.  You should see the blue
DVD background screen on the TV.
➜Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.
➜Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see the Video In
channel.
➜Or, the TV remote control may have a
button or switch that chooses different
video modes.
Switching to  YUV/RGB video output
setting
If the TV shows a blank screen or
distorted picture, it may be due to the
DVD system’s component video setting
does not match with the video
connection.  You can change the
component video setting between YUV
and RGB as below:
1Press STANDBY ON on the front
panel to switch on the DVD system.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the top
panel to open the disc tray.
3Press 2 on the remote.
4Press MUTE on the remote.
➜You should see the blue DVD
background screen on the TV.
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Getting Started
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV
In order for a DVD to play on this DVD
system, the colour system of the DVD,
the TV and the DVD player should match.
Before changing the TV system, determine
the colour system of your TV.
1In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO
SETUP PAGE}.
3Press 34 to highlight {TV TYPE}, then
press 2.
4Press 34 to highlight one of the options
below:
PAL – Select this if the connected TV has
the PAL colour system. It will change the
video signal of an NTSC disc and output it
to PAL format.
NTSC – Select this if the connected TV
has the NTSC colour system. It will
change the video signal of a PAL disc and
output it to NTSC format.
MULTI – Select this if the connected TV
is compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system).  The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.
5Select a setting and press OK.
➜Follow the instructions shown on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
➜If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.Setting the TV Display
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to the TV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc.  If it is not, the setting for TV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
1In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO
SETUP PAGE}.
3Press 34 to highlight {TV DISPLAY}, then
press 2.
 
4Press 34 to highlight one of the options
below:
4:3 PAN SCAN – Select this if you have
a conventional TV and want both sides of
the picture to be trimmed or formatted
to fit your TV screen.
4:3 LETTER BOX – Select this if you
have a conventional TV.  In this case, a
wide picture with black bands on the
upper and lower portions of the TV
screen will be displayed.
16:9 – Select this if you have a wide-
screen TV.
5Select a setting and press OK.
TIPS:To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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