Philips Mcd179 User Manual

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Using  Headphone jack
●To listen to TV through this system, use a cinch
cable (not supplied) to connect AUX IN jack
(3.5mm) to the HEADPHONE jack on the TV
set (with a 3.5mm-diameter stereo jack).
Or,  you may use a cinch calbe (not supplied) to
connect AUX IN jack (3.5mm) to audio out
jacks on the TV set.
Before star ting operation, press AUX on the
remote control to select “AUX ” in order to
activate the input source.
Step 3: Connecting TV set
IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make 
one video
connection from the following options,
according to the capabilities of your TV
system.
–S-Video connection provides higher
picture quality.  This option must be
available on your TV set.
–Connect the system directly to the TV
set.
Using  Video In jack (CVBS)
●Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow)
to connect the system’s COMPOSITE
VIDEO jack to the video input jack (or labeled
as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on
the TV  set.
●To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
your TV, use the audio cables (white/red,
supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO
IN jacks on the TV.
Connections
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TO  TV
TO  TV
●Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect
the system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video
input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the
TV set.
●To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
your TV, use the audio cables (white/red,
supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO
IN jacks on the TV.
Using Scart jack
●Use the scar t cable (not supplied) to connect
the system’s SCART jacks to the corresponding
SCART input jacks on the TV set.
Using S-Video In jack
Connections
Using an accessory RF modulator
IMPORTANT!
–If your TV set only has a single
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or
RF In), you will need a RF modulator in
order to view the DVD playback via TV.
See your electronics retailer or contact
Philips for details on RF modulator
availability and operations.
●Use the supplied composite cable (yellow) to
connect the system’s COMPOSITE VIDEO
jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator.
●Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the RF modulator to your TV’s RF jack.
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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.
●After ever ything is connected properly, plug in
the AC power cord to the power socket.
Subwoofer
AC power cord DVD Player
DIN IN
Step 6: Connecting a VCR or
cable/satellite box
Using the VCR for recording DVDs
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).
Connections
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Step 7: Connecting digital
audio equipment
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
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.
Digital audio  recorde r
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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 ,
TUNER).
–Then select the desired function (for
example
É, 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.
– –   Video Setup Page   – –
TV Display
Component
TV Type
PA L
Multi
NTSC
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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.
Component Setting
Component selection enables you to choose the
type of video output suitable for your DVD
system.
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 “Component” and press á.
S-VIDEO
– Select S-VIDEO if you have connected the S-
VIDEO output to your TV using S-VIDEO jack.
SCART
– Select SC ART if you have connected the
SC ART output to your TV using SCART jack.
3Select an item and press OK.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
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,  stop playback and 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
Thai
Chinese
English
Others
1In disc mode,  stop playback and 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)
2Press 4 / 3 to select a language and press OK.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
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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.
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.
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.
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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