Philips Mcd177 User Manual

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Step 6: Connecting a VCR or
cable/satellite box
Using the VCR for recording DVDs
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Some DVDs are copyright-protected. You cannot
record or dub protected discs using VCR.
1Connect the system’s COMPOSITE VIDEO
jack to the VIDEO IN jacks on the VCR.
2Connect the system’s LINE OUT (R/L) jacks to
to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. This will
allow you to make analog stereo (two channels,
right and left).
Step 4: Connecting the FM
antenna
●Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75
Ω) jack at the back of the main unit. Extend the
FM antenna and fix its end to the wall.
Step 5: Connecting the power
cord
IMPORTANT!
– Never make or change any
connection with the power switched on.
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●After ever ything is connected properly, plug in
the AC power cord to the power socket.
Connections
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Step 7: Connecting digital
audio equipment
Digital audio  recorde r
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Recording (digital)
Connect the system’s COAXIAL OUT (digital
out) jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital
recording device (DTS-Digital Theater System
compatible , with a Dolby Digital decoder, for
example).
Before operation, set COAXIAL OUTPUT
according to the audio connection.
Connections
Step 8: Connecting portable
audio player
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Portable audio player(MP3)
Connect the system’s AUX jack (diameter
3.5mm) to the HEADPHONE jack (diameter
3.5mm) on a por table audio player.
Before star ting playback, press AUX on the
remote control to select “AUX” in order to
activate the input source . The music will be heard
through the speakers.
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Functional Overview
Controls on the system
1
STANDBY ON (2)
–switches the system on or to Eco-power standby
/standby mode.
2SOURCE
–selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/
FM/AUX.
–switches on the system.
2;........................... star ts or interr upts disc playback.
9............................. stops disc playback or erases a
programme.
í/
 ë
Disc ....................... press to skip to the previous/
next chapter/title/track.
Tuner .................... selects a preset radio station
clock/timer ........ adjusts the minutes for the clock/
timer function.
3 TUNING à / á
Tuner .................... tunes to a radio station
Disc ....................... fast searches backward/forward
in a disc at different speeds.
clock/timer ........ adjusts the hour s for the clock/
timer function.
4 DSC (Digital Sound Control)
–    selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings.
5 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
–enables or disables bass enhancement.
6MODE
–selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play
mode for a disc (For  VCD with PBC feature,
PBC must be turned off).
7VOLUME
–adjusts the volume upward/downward.
8DISPLAY/CLOCK
Disc ....................... displays the current status and/or
disc information.
clock ...................... sets and views the clock.
9OPEN/CLOSE0
–opens/closes the disc door.
0USB port
–connects to external USB mass storage device.
!iR SENSOR
–point the remote control towards this sensor.
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Functional Overview
Remote control
1
B
–switches the system on or to Eco-power standby
/standby mode.
2Source buttons
–selects the respective sound source: DISC/USB/
FM/AUX.
–switches on the system.
3MODE
–selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play
mode for a disc (For  VCD with PBC feature,
PBC must be turned off).
4SYSTEM MENU
–enters or exits the system menu.
5REPEAT A-B
–repeats playback of a specific section within a
chapter or a track.
6OK
–confirms a selection.
    4 / 3 / 
5 / 6
–selects an item in a menu.
–moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right.
5 / 6
Disc ....................... fast searches backward/forward
in a disc at different speeds.
Tuner .................... tunes to radio stations.
clock/timer.... ..... adjusts the hour s for the clock/
 timer function.
7DSC (Digital Sound Control)
–    selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings.
8ÉÅ
–star ts or inter rupts disc playback.
9¡ / ™
Disc ....................... press to skip to the previous/
next chapter/title/track.
Tuner .................... selects a preset radio station
clock/timer... ...... adjusts the minutes for the clock/
timer function.
0 9
stops disc playback or erases a programme.
!Numeric Keypad (0-9)
–inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.
@ANGLE/PROG
Picture CD ........ during playback, to select a slide
show mode.
DVD..................... selects a DVD camera angle.
Tuner .................... program the favourite stations.
Tuner. .................... press and hold to star t automatic
preset programming.
Disc/USB ............ program the favourite tracks.
#SLEEP/TIMER
–activates/deactivates or selects the sleep timer.
–activates/deactivates or sets the wake-up timer.
$DISPLAY/CLOCK
Disc ....................... displays the current status and/or
disc information.
clock ...................... sets and views the clock.
%DISC MENU
–for DVD, enters or exits disc contents menu.
–for VCD/SVCD, toggle between PBC ON or
OFF.
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Functional Overview
^LOUD/DBB
–enables or disables automatic loudness
adjustment.
–enables or disables bass enhancement.
&VOL +/-
–adjusts the volume upward/downward.
*MUTE
–disables or enables sound output.
(AUDIO
for VCD
–sets stereo, mono left, mono right or mix mono
sound mode.
for DVD
–selects an audio language.
)ZOOM
–zoom in or out the picture.
¡SUBTITLE
–selects a subtitle language.
™GOTO
–In DISC mode, to fast search in a disc by
entering a time, title, chapter or track.
Notes for remote control:
–First select the source you wish to control
by pressing one of the source select keys on
the remote control (for example DISC ,
FM).
–Then select the desired function (for
example
ÉÅ, í, ë).
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Step 1: Using Remote Control
IMPORTANT!
–Before using the remote control,
remove the insulation plastic tab as
shown in the picture below.
–If the remote control does not
function correctly or the operating range
is reduced, replace the battery with a
new (CR2025) battery.
     
1Push to open the batter y tray.
2Replace a new batter y according to the
indicated polarity.
3Push the batter y tray back to close it.
Using the Remote Control to operate
the Player
1Aim the Remote Control
directly at the remote sensor
(IR) on the front panel.
2Select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the
source select buttons on the
remote.
3Then select the desired
function (for example, ÉÅ, ¡
or ™).
CAUTION!
–Remove the battery if it is exhausted
or if the Remote Control is not being
used for a long time.
–Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
Getting Started
Step 2: Setting up the TV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See
“Connecting TV”).
1Switch the DVD system on and then select
DISC source. (See “Switching the system on/
off ”).
2  Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in
channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on the TV.
➜Usually these channels are between the
lowest and highest channels and may be called
FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO. See your TV manual
for more details.
➜Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then
press the Channel up 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.
➜Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are
using an RF modulator.
Selecting the color system that matches
your TV  set
This DVD system is compatible with both NTSC
and PAL. For the playback of a DVD disc on this
DVD system, the color systems of the DVD, TV
set and DVD System should match.
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Getting Started
1In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press à / á / 4 / 3 keys on the remote
control to navigate in the menu.
➜Move to “Video Setup Page”and press 4.
➜Move to “TV TYPE” and press á.
PAL
–Select this if the connected TV set is PAL
system. It will change the video signal of an
NTSC disc and output to PAL format.
NTSC
–Select this if the connected TV set is NTSC
system. It will change the video signal of a PAL
video disc and output to NTSC system.
MULTI
–Select this if the connected TV set is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL (multi
system). The output format will be consistent wit
the video signal of the disc.
3Select an item and press OK.
➜The screen messages for fur ther setting
confirmation may appear. Follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed to confirm the setting or
not.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan display twice the number
of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning
(ordinar y normal TV system). With near ly double
the number of lines, progressive scan offers
higher picture resolution and quality.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure:
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a
progressive scan TV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD player to your
TV using Y Pb Pr (see “Connecting TV set”)
3) Make sure Component has been set to YUV.
1Turn on your TV.
2Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
3Press STANDBY-ONB to turn on the DVD
player.
4Select the correct Video Input channel.
5In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
6Press à / á / 4 / 3 keys on the remote
control to navigate in the menu.
➜Move to “Video Setup Page”and press 4.
➜Move to “Progressive”>”On” and press OK.
There will be a distorted picture on your
TV at this state until you turn on the
progressive scan mode on your TV.
7Turn on your TV progressive scan mode (refer to
your TV user manual).
8In the confirmation menu, press à / á to
highlight OK in the menu and press OK on the
remote to confirm.
➜Progressive scan is now set on.
➜If distor ted picture still appears, it indicates
that your TV doesn’t suppor t progressive scan. In
this case, turn off progressive scan as described
in “To deactivate Progressive manually”.
9Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote to exit
the system menu.
➜The setup is complete now and you can star t
enjoying the high quality picture.
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To deactivate Progressive manually
●When the distorted sign still appears on
the TV, it may be because the connected TV
does not accept progressive signals, and
progressive is set by mistake. You must reset the
unit to interlace format.
1Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on to interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
2Turn off progressive scan by selecting “OFF”
under PROGRESSIVE menu, then pressing OK
on the remote control.
➜Progressive scan is turned off.
Step 3: Setting language
preference
You can select your own preferred language
settings. This DVD system will automatically
switch to the selected language whenever you
load a disc. If the language selected is not
available on the disc, the disc’s default language
will be used instead. The OSD language in the
system menu will remain once selected.
Setting the OSD Language
1In disc mode,  press SYSTEM MENU
2Press à / á / 4 / 3 keys on the remote
control to navigate in the menu.
➜Move to “General Setup Page” and press 4.
➜Move to “OSD Lang” and press á.
3Press 4 / 3 to select a language and press OK.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Setting the Audio,  Subtitle and Disc
Menu language
– –   Preference Page   – –
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Divx Subtitle
DefaultEnglish
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese
Thai
1In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU
2Press à / á / 4 / 3 keys on the remote
control to navigate in the menu.
➜Move to “Preference Page” and press 4.
➜Move to one of the following and press á.
–“Audio” (disc’s soundtrack)
–“Subtitle” (disc’s subtitles)
–“Disc Menu” (disc’s menu)
3Press 4 / 3 to select a language and press OK.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Getting Started
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Basic Operations
IMPORTANT!
–Before you operate the system,
complete the connection procedures.
–When the system is switched to
Standby mode,  it is still consuming
power.To disconnect the system from the
power supply completely, reomve the AC
power plug from the wall socket.
Plug and Play (for tuner installlation)
Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.
First time setup/power up
1When you turn on the main supply,  AUTO
INSTALL -  PRESS PLAY  is displayed.
2Press ÉÅ on the system to star t installation.
➜PLUG AND PLAY .... INSTALL is
displayed, followed by TUNER and AUTO.
➜
PROG star ts flashing.
➜The system will automatically store the radio
stations (FM only ) with sufficient signal strength.
➜When all the available radio stations are
stored or the memor y for 20 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.
To reinstall Plug and Play
1In standby mode, press and holdÉÅon the
system until AUTO INSTALL -  PRESS
PLAY is displayed.
2Press ÉÅagain to star t installation.
➜All previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.
To exit without storing the Plug and Play
●Press 9 on the system.
➜If you do not complete the Plug and Play
installation, the function will be restar ted when
you next turn on the main supply again.
Notes:
–If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug
and Play, CHECK ANTENNA will be displayed.
Switching the system on/off
●In standby/Eco-power standby mode, press
STANDBY-ONB or SOURCE on the set,
or DISC, USB, FM or AUX on the remote to
switch on the system.
➜The system will switch to the selected or last
selected source.
To switch the system to standby mode
●In power-on mode, press briefly STANDBY-
ONB (B on the remote).
➜The clock time will be displayed. Or --:--
will be displayed if clock time is not set.
To switch the system to Eco-power
standby mode
●In power-on mode, press and hold STANDBY-
ONB (B on the remote).
➜ “ECO POWER” is displayed briefly.
➜Eco-power lamp B on the front panel will
light up.
➜The LCD display will go blank.
Helpful hints:
 – Pressing and holding 
B on the remote can
switch between Eco-power standby and normal
standby.
Power saving automatic standby
As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode if you
don’t press any button within 15 minutes in the
stop mode.
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Volume control
Press VOLUME (or VOL +/- on the remote)
to increase or decrease the volume level.
➜The display briefly shows ”VOL” and a volume
value from “01” to “31” (  “MIN” or “MAX” i s
displayed when adjusted to the lowest or highest
volume level).
To switch off the volume temporarily
●Press MUTE on the remote.
➜Playback will continue without sound and
“MUTE” appears.
●To activate sound reproduction, you can:
–press MUTE again;
–adjust the volume controls;
–change source.
Sound Control
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
DBB enhances the bass response .
●Press breifly LOUD/DBB to enable or disable
DBB feature.
➜If DBB is activated, “DBB” will be shown.
Helpful hints:
 – Some discs might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the
volume.
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
DSC provides a different type of preset sound
equalizer setting.
●Press DSC on the remote (or on the system)
repeatedly to select:
POP(default), CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ.
Basic Operations
LOUDNESS
LOUDNESS feature enables the system to
automatically increase the treble and bass sound
effect at low volume (the higher the volume, the
lower the treble and bass increase).
●Press and hold LOUD/DBB on the remote
control to enable/disable LOUDNESS feature.
➜
 icon appears/disappears after this feature
is enabled/disabled.
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