Philips Lx8500w 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...

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Connections
IMPORTANT!
–The progressive scan video quality
is only available when using Y Pb Pr
connection 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....

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Connections
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.
IMPORTANT!
Remove the REAR L speaker power cord
from the power supply if not in use to
avoid unwanted noise.
Step 8:Connecting the
power cord
TO AV SUBWOOFER
AUDIO 
OUTS-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INSCART IN~ AC MAINS
DVD system
AV SubwooferAV Inter-connect cable
TV
Rear L...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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
–DISC: selects multichannel surround or
stereo mode.
–TUNER: selects stereo or mono signal.
%REPEAT A-B
–Repeats a specific section on a disc.
^SOUND
–Selects a sound effect.
–*Selects another transmission channel for
the rear wire-less speakers.
&NIGHT (in DVD mode...

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Functional Overview
* = 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/
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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...

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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...