Philips Mcd149 User Manual

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System Menu Options
LANGUAGE SETUP
The options included in LANGUAGE SETUP
page are: OSD LANGUAGE, AUDIO LANG,
SUBTITLE LANG and MENU LANG.
See Preparations-Step 4: Setting language
preference for details.
VIDEO SETUP
The options included in VIDEO SETUP page are:
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, HUE,
SATURATION and TV MODE.
 
TV MODE
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness level. Range: 0-12.
CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast level. Range: 0-12.
HUE
Adjusts the hue level. Range: -6-+6.
SATURATION
Adjusts the saturation level. Range: 0-12.
TV MODE
Selects interlace or P-SC AN video output mode
when Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y is selected.
➜P-SCAN and INTERLACE.
In the progressive scan mode, you can enjoy the
high quality picture with less flicker s. It only
works when you have connected the DVD
players Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that suppor ts
the progressive video input. Otherwise, a
distor ted picture will appear on the TV. For
proper progressive scan set up, see
“Preparations-Setting up Progressive Scan
feature”.
AUDIO SETUP
The options included in AUDIO SETUP page
are: DIGITAL OUT, DOWNMIX,3D
PROCESSING, LPCM and NIGHT MODE.
DIGITAL OUT
➜DIGITAL/OFF: Turns off the digital output.
➜DIGITAL/RAW:  If you have connected
your DIGITAL OUT to a multi-channel decoder/
receiver.
➜DIGITAL/PCM: Only if your receiver is not
capable of decoding multi-channel audio.
DOWNMIX
This options allows you to set the stereo
analogue output of your DVD Player.
➜LT/RT: Select this option if your DVD Player
is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
➜STEREO: Select this option when output
delivers sound from only the two front speakers.
➜VSS: Allows the DVD player to use vir tual
surround sound effects.
3D PROCESSING
3D processing provides a vir tual surround sound
experience using just two speakers.
➜OFF, CONCERT, CHURCH, PASSIVE,
WIDE and LIVE
LPCM
If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM
compatible receiver via the coaxial terminal, you
may need to adjust LPCM.
Discs are recorded at a cer tain sampling rate .
The higher the sampling rate , the better the
sound quality.
➜48K: Playback a disc recorded at the sampling
rate of 48kHz.
➜96K: Playback a disc recorded at the sampling
rate of 96kHz.
➜192K: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 192kHz.
NIGHT MODE
➜OFF: Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic range.
➜ON: Select this to level out the volume. High
volume outputs will be softened and low volume
outputs are brought upward to an audible level.
This feature is only available for movies with
Dolby Digital mode.
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Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations
1
Press SOURCE on the set or TUNER on the
remote repeatedly until the desired waveband
(FM) is displayed.
2Press and hold TUNING 22/33 and release
the button.
➜The radio automatically tunes to a station
with sufficient reception.
3Repeat Step 2 if necessar y until you find the
desired station.
●To tune to a weak station, press TUNING
22/33 briefly and repeatedly until you have
found optimal reception.
Programming radio stations
You can store up to a total of 20 radio stations
in the memory.
Automatic programming
Press PROG/ANGLE on the remote for
more than three seconds to activate
programming.
➜All available stations are programmed.
➜AUTO is displayed and available stations are
programmed in order of waveband.
Manual programming
1Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to
radio stations”).
2Press PROG/ANGLE to activate
programming.
➜PROG flashes on the display.
3Press í/ë to allocate a number from 1 to 20
to this station.
4Press PROG/ANGLE again to confirm the
setting.
➜PROG disappear s.
5Repeat the above four steps to store other
stations.
●You can override a preset station by storing
another frequency in its place.
Tuning to preset radio stations
●Press í/ë until the desired preset station is
displayed.
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External Sources
Using a non-USB device
1
Connect the systems AUX IN jack to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on another audio/visual
device (such as a VCR, Laser Disc player or
cassette desk).
2Press AUX to select external equipment.
➜AUX is displayed.
Note:
–All the sound control features (DSC or DBB, for
example) are available for selection.
–Refer to the operating instructions for the
connected equipment for details .
Using a USB mass storage device
By connecting a USB mass storage device to the
system, you can enjoy the devices stored music
through the powerful speakers of the system.
Compatible USB mass storage devices
With the system, you can use:
–USB flash memor y (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
–USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
–memor y cards (requires an additional card
reader to wor k with this system)
Note:
–In some USB flash players (or memor y devices),
the stored contents are recorded using copyright
protection technology. Such protected contents will
be unplayable on any other devices (such as this
product).
–Compatibility of the USB connection on this
product:
a) This product supports most USB Mass storage
devices (MSD) that are compliant to the USB
MSD standards.
i) Most common Mass storage class devices are
flash drives , memory sticks, jump drives and etc.
ii) If you see a Disc Drive show up on your
computer after you plugged the mass storage
device into your computer, most likely it is MSD
compliant and it will work with this product.b) If your Mass storage device required a battery/
power source. Please make sure you have a fresh
batter y in it or charge the USB device first and
then plug it into the product again.
–Supported Music type:
a) This device only supports unprotected music
with the following file extension:
.mp3
.wma
b) Music bought from on-line music stores are not
supported because they are secured by Digital
Rights Management protection (DRM).
c) File name extensions that end with the
following are not supported:
.wav; .m4a; .m4p; mp4; .aac and etc .
–No Direct connection can be made from
Computer USB por t to the product even you have
either or both mp3 or wma files in your computer.
Supported formats:
–USB or memor y file format FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
–MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and
variable bit rate
–WMA v9 or earlier
–Director y nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels
–Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99
–Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
–ID3 tag v2.0 or later
–File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum length:
128 bytes)
The system will not play or support the
following:
–Empty albums: an empty album is an album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and
will not be shown in the display.
–Non-suppor ted file formats are skipped. This
means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or
MP3 files with extension .dlf are ignored and
will not be played.
–AAC, WAV, PCM audio files
–DRM protected WMA files
–WMA files in Lossless format
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EnglishHow to transfer music files from PC to a
USB mass storage device
By dragging and dropping music files, you can
easily transfer your favorite music from PC to a
USB mass storage device.
For the flash player, you can also use its music
management software for the music transfer.
However, those WMA files may be
unplayable for compatibility reasons.
How to organize your MP3/WMA files on
the USB mass storage device
This Hi-Fi system will browse the MP3/WMA
files in the folders/sub-folders/titles order.
Example:
                         Root
                                   Title 001
                                   Title 002
                                   Title 003
                                   Album 01
                                           Title 001
                                          Title 002
            Title 003
            Album 02
                                                    Title 001
                                                    Title 002
                                                    Title 003
                                  Album 03
                                          Title 001
                                          Title 002
                                          Title 003
Organize your MP3/WMA files in different
folders or subfolders as required.
Notes:
–If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
any albums on your disc , an album 00 will be
automatically assigned for all those files.
–Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end
with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files end
with .wma.
–For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion. Visit
www.microsoft.com for details about Windows
Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media
Digital Rights Management).
External Sources
Playing a USB mass storage device
1Check the USB device has been properly
connected. (See Connections: Connecting a
USB device or memory card).
2Press SOURCE once or more (or press USB
on the remote control) to select USB source.
- NO USB appears if no audio file is found in
the USB device.
3Play the USBs audio files as you do with the
albums/tracks on a CD (See Disc
Operations).
Notes:
–For compatibility reasons, the album/track
information may differ from what it is displayed
through flash players music management
software.
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Clock/Timer
Clock setting
See Preparations-Step 2: Setting the clock.
Timer setting
●The system can be used as an alarm clock,
whereby DISC, USB or TUNER is switched on at a
set time (one time operation). The clock time
needs to be set first before the timer can be used.
1In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/
TIMER on the remote control for more than
three seconds.
➜SELECT SOURCE is displayed briefly.
2Press DISC, USB or TUNER to select your
desired source and press SLEEP/TIMER to
confirm.
➜SET ON TIME is displayed briefly. Then, the
hour digits flash on the display screen.
●Before setting timer, make sure the music source
has been prepared.
DISC – load the disc.
USB – connect a suitable USB device.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
3Press VOLUME +/- on the front panel or VO L
+/- on the remote to set the hours and press
SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
➜The minute digits flash on the display panel.
4Press VOLUME +/- on the front panel or VO L
+/- on the remote to set the minutes and press
SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
➜The timer is now set and activated.
5In standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on the
remote control to activate or deactivate the
timer.
➜Display shows 
 if activated, and disappears
if deactivated.
Sleep timer setting
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time.
1In active mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on the
remote control repeatedly to select a preset
time.
➜
The selections are as follows (time in minutes):OFF ™ SLEEP 90 ™ SLP 80 ™ SLEEP 70 ™
SLEEP 60 ™ SLEEP 50 ™ SLEEP 40 ™
SLEEP 30 ™ SLEEP 20 ™ SLEEP 10™ OFF
➜“SLEEP XX“ or “OFF” is displayed. “XX“
denotes the time in minutes.
2When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing the SLEEP/TIMER button.
To deactivate the sleep timer
●Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until OFF is
displayed, or press ECO POWER/STANDBY
ON y (or y on the remote).
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER
Output power .................. 2 x 50 W + 100W RMS
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................................≥ 60 dBA
Frequency response .......... 35– 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB
Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.9 V (max. 2 V)
Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 4 Ω
DVD PLAYER
Laser Type ................................................ Semiconductor
Disc Diameter .............................................. 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding ........................... MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
Video DAC ................................................................ 10 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
Audio DAC .......................................... 24 Bits / 96 kHz
Frequency Response .... 4 Hz - 20 kHz (44.1kHz)
...................................................... 4 Hz - 22 kHz (48kHz)
...................................................... 4 Hz - 44 kHz (96kHz)
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 16
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................................≥ 65 dBA
Channel separation ..........................≥ 40 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distor tion ............... < 0.1% (1 kHz)
USB PLAYER
USB ................................................................... 12Mb/s, V1.1
......................................... suppor t MP3 and WMA files
Number of albums/folders ................. maximum 99
Number of tracks/titles ...................... maximum 999TUNER
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
Sensitivity at 75 Ω
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio ............ 2.8 µV
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio ........ 61.4 µV
Selectivity .................................................................≥ 28 dB
Total harmonic distor tion .....................................≤ 5%
Frequency response ............ 63 – 5500 Hz (-6 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio ......................................≥ 50 dBA
SPEAKERS
2-way bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) ....................................................
...................................................... 125 x 250 x 232 (mm)
SUBWOOOFER
Impedance ........................................................................ 8 Ω
Speaker driver ..................................... 5.25” subwoofer
Frequency response ........................... 60 Hz – 1 KHz
Dimensions(w x h x d ) . 199 x 311 x 390 (mm)
Weight ............................................................................ 5.2 kg
GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power ..................................... 220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) .218 x 90 x 221.5 (mm)
Weight (with/without speakers) .... 10.4 / 1.13 kg
Standby power consumption ............................≤ 6W
Eco power Standby ................................................ < 1W
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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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. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem
Solution
Troubleshooting
No power.
“NO DISC” is displayed.
No picture.
Distorted or poor picture.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
shape.
The DVD player does not start playback.
The DVD player does not respond when
buttons are pressed.✔Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
✔Check if the disc is inser ted upside down.
✔Wait until the moisture condensed at the lens
has cleared.
✔Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
✔Use a readable disc or correctly recorded format
MP3-CD.
✔Select the appropriate video input mode on the
TV set.
✔Check if the TV set is switched on.✔Check the video connection.
✔Check if the system is securely connected.
✔Sometimes a slight picture distor tion may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
✔Clean the disc.
✔The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.✔The aspect ratio may not be changed for some
TV systems.
✔Inser t a readable disc.
✔Check the disc type, color system and region
code.
✔Clean the disc.
✔Place the disc with the playback side down.
✔Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup
menu.
✔Cancel the parental control rating function or
change the rating level.
✔Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about an hour.
✔Disconnect the power plug from the jack, and
inser t again.
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Problem
Solution
The language for the sound or subtitle
cannot be changed when playing a DVD.
No image is output when a function is
selected.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality
Poor radio reception.
Left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
The remote control does not function.
The timer is not working
The Clock/Timer setting is erased
✔Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded
on the DVD.
✔Changing the language for the sound or subtitle
is prohibited on the DVD.
✔Make sure the component is connected
correctly.
✔Press the correct function button for the input
source.
✔Adjust the volume.
✔Disconnect the headphones.✔Check that the speaker s are connected correctly.
✔Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
✔If the system is in pause, slow motion or fast
forward/reverse mode, press PLAY/PAUSE 2;
to resume the normal play mode.
✔Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within 32-
256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
✔Ensure that the DTS disc also suppor ts Dolby
Digital output.
✔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 set or VCR.
✔Check the speaker connections and location.
✔Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor of the unit.
✔Reduce the distance to the player.
✔Remove any possible obstacles.
✔Replace the batteries with new ones.✔Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
✔Set the clock correctly.
✔Power has been interr upted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
Troubleshooting
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Glossary
Analog:  Sound that has not been turned into
number s. 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 ver tical and
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The
horizontal vs. ver tical ratio of conventional TVs. is
4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks:  Jacks on the back of the
DVD System that send audio to another system
(TV set, Stereo, etc.).
Bit Rate:  The amount of data used to hold a
given length of music; measured in kilobits per
second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you
record. Generally, the higher the bit rate better
the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use
more space on a Disc.
Chapter:  Sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A
title is composed of several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling
you to locate the chapter you want.
Disc menu:  A screen display prepared for the
selection of images, sound, subtitles, multi-angles,
etc recorded on a DVD.
Digital:  Sound that has been conver ted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available when
you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL
or OPTICAL jacks. These jacks send audio
through multiple channels, instead of just two
channels as analog does.
Dolby Digital:  A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up
to six channels of digital audio (front left and
right, surround left and right and center).
JPEG:  A still-picture data compression system
proposed by the Joint Photographic Exper t
Group, which features small decrease in image
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
MP3:  A file format with a sound data
compression system, “MPE” is the abbreviation of
Motion Picture Exper ts Group 1 (or MPEG-1)
Audio Layer 3. Through the MP3 format, one
CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel:  DVD is specified to have all
sound tracks constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refer s to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
Parental control:  A function of the DVD to
limit playback of the disc by the age of the users
according to the limitation level in each countr y.
The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback will be prohibited if the
software’s level is higher than the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system
for conver ting analog sound signal to digital
signal for later processing without data
compression.
Playback control (PBC):  Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
reproduction control. By using screen menus
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that suppor ts
PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as
well as software having a search function.
Region code:  A system allowing discs to be
played only in preset regions. This unit will only
play discs that have compatible region codes. You
can find the  region code of your unit from the
product label. Some discs are compatible with
more than one region (or ALL regions).
Sampling Frequency:  Frequency of data
sampling when analog data is conver ted to
digital data. Sampling frequency numerically
represents how many times the original analog
signal is sampled per second.
Surround:  A system for users to create
realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of
realism by arranging multiple speaker s around
the listener.
Title:  The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or
the entire album in audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack:  Jack on the back of the
DVD System that sends video to TV.
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