Philips Mcd179 User Manual

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31 4 PG 13
–Material is unsuitable for children under age
13. Parental Guidance suggested.
5-6 PG-R, R
–Parental Guidance – Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow them to view
only when super vised by a parent or adult
guardian.
7 NC-17
–No children under age 17; not recommended
for children under age 17.
8 ADULT
–Material for adults only; viewed only by adults
due to graphic sexual scenes, violence , or
language.
Password
You can enter your four-digit password to
activate or deactivate rating control.
To change password
1Move to Password and press á or OK to
enter its submenu.
2Press OK to enter the menu below.
3Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) to enter your
four-digit code.
     ➜ The password supplied by default is 1234.
4Enter your new four-digit password using
Numeric Keypad (0-9).
5Enter the new password again for confirmation.
6Press OK to confirm and the new password
takes effect.
Note:
–The default password (1234) is always active
even if the password has been changed.
Divx Subtitle
Select the font type that suppor ts the recorded
Divx subtitle.
➜ 
Standard: Display a standard list of Roman
subtitle fonts provided by this unit.
➜ 
Central Europe: Display Central Europe
for nts.
➜ 
Cyrillic: Display Cyrillic font.
Default
Setting the “Default” function will reset all
options and your personal settings to the factor y
defaults and all your personal settings will be
erased.
1Press 5/4 to highlight “Default”.
2Highlight “Reset” by pressing á.
3Press OK to confirm selection.
Caution!
–When this function is activated, all
settings will be reset to factory defaults.
System Menu Options
– –   Preference Page   – –
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Divx Subtitle
DefaultChange
PWD
OK
– –   Preference Page   – –
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Divx Subtitle
Default
Reset
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Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations
1
Press SOURCE on the set (or FM on the
remote control ) repeatedly until FM is displayed.
2Press down on TUNING à / á(or à / á
on the remote control) and release the button.
➜The radio automatically tunes to a station
with sufficient reception. Display indication during
automatic tuning: SEARCH.
3Repeat step 2 if necessar y until you find the
desired station.
●To tune to a weak station, press TUNING à /
á(or à / á on the remote control) briefly
and repeatedly until you have found optimal
reception.
Programming radio stations
You can store up to a total of 20 FM radio
stations  in the memor y.
Automatic programming
Automatic programming will star t with a chosen
preset number. From this preset number
upwards, former programmed radio stations will
be overridden. The system will only programme
stations which are not in the memor y already.
1Press í/ ë to select the preset number where
programming should star t.
Note:
–If no preset number is selected, default is preset
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.
2Press PROG on the remote control for more
than 2 seconds to activate programming.➜AUTO is displayed and available stations are
programmed in order of waveband reception
strength. The first preset automatically stored will
then be played.
Manual programming
1Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio
stations).
2Press PROG on the remote control to activate
programming.
➜
PROG flashes in the display.
3Press í/ ë to allocate a number from 1 to 20
to this station.
4Press PROG on the remote control again to
confirm the setting.
➜
PROG disappears, the preset number and the
frequency of the preset station are shown.
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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Using USB connectivity
●MCD179 is fitted with a USB por t in the front
panel, offering a plug and play feature which
allows you to play, from your MCD179 , digital
music and spoken contents stored on a USB
mass storage device.
●Using a USB mass storage device, you can also
enjoy all the features offered by MCD179 which
are explained and instructed in the sections of
disc operation.
Compatible USB mass storage devices
With the MCD179, you can use
–USB flash memor y (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
–USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
•USB device which requires driver
installation under Windows XP is not
suppor ted.
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
MCD179 device).
Supported formats:
–USB or memor y file format FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 4096 bytes)
–MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and
variable bit r ate
–WMA v9 or earlier
–Director y nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels
–Number of albums: maximum 99
–Number of tracks: maximum 800
–ID3 tag v2.0 or later
–File name in Uicode 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. NTFS audio files
•DRM protected WMA files
•WMA files in Lossless formatPlaying a USB mass storage device1Make sure that your MCD179 is being powered
on.
2Plug a compatible USB mass stor age device to
MCD179 ’s USB por t marked 
 . If needed,
use a suitable USB cable to connect between
the device and MCD179 ’s USB por t.
➜The device will automatically power on.
●If the device is not powered on, turn on the
power manually, then re-connnect it.
3Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the
remote) to enter USB mode.
➜NO AUDIO appears if no audio file is found
in the USB device.
4Press 2; on your MCD179 to star t play.
●To use other playback features, see the section
of CD/MP3 Operation.
Helpful hints:
–Make sure that 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).
–For USB device playing, if the display shows
OL, it means that the USB device is
electrically overloading MCD179. You need to
change a USB device.
USB Connection
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USB Connection
INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT:
1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this
micro system:
a) This micro system supports most USB Mass
storage devices (MSD) that these devices 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  showing up on your
computer after you have plugged the mass
storage device into your computer, most likely
it is MSD compliant and it will work with this
micro system.
b) If your Mass storage device requires a battery/
power source, please make sure you have a
fresh battery in it or charge the USB device
first and then plug it into the micro system
again.
2. Suppor ted Music type:
a) This device only supports unprotected music
with 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 ended with the
following are not supported:  .wav; .m4a; .m4p;
.mp4; .aac and etc.
3. No Direct connection can be made from a
Computer USB por t to the micro system even
you have either or both mp3 or wma file in your
computer.
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Clock/Timer
Viewing clock
●The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby
mode.
To view the clock in any sound source
(CD or FM for example )
●Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK (or CLOCK
on the remote control ).
Setting clock
1
In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/
CLOCK.
➜The clock digits flash on the display panel.
➜If the clock has not been set, 00: 00 flashes
2Press TUNING à / á (or à / á on the
remote) to set the hours.
3Press í/ ë to set the minutes.
4Press PROG to select between 12 hour and 24
hour display.
5Press DISPLAY/CLOCK agian to store the
setting.
➜The clock star ts wor king.
Notes:
–The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
–The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
–To exit clock setting without storing, press STOP
on the system to exit.
Setting wake-up timer
The system can switch on to DISC, TUNER or
USB mode automatically at a preset time, ser ving
as an alarm to wake you up.
IMPORTANT!
–Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
–To set a new timer, you need to
deactivate the previously set timer.
1In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/
TIMER on the remote for more than 2 seconds
to enter timer setting mode.
➜The source and timer digits will be lighted on
the display panel.
➜“ 00: 00 “ will be displayed briefly if wake-up
timer is not set.
2Press DISC, USB or TUNER to select the
desired source.
●Before setting timer, make sure the music source
has been prepared.
DISC – load the disc.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
USB – connect a USB device.
3Press TUNING à / á (or à / á on the
remote) to set the hours.
4Press í/ ë to set the minutes.
5Press SLEEP/TIMER to store the time.
●At the preset time, the selected source will play.
To deactivate the wake-up timer
●In standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER until
“TIMER OFF” is displayed on the panel.
Notes:
–The system will exit timer setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
–Display shows 
 if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.
Setting sleep timer
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time.
1During playback, press SLEEP/TIMER on the
remote control repeatedly to select sleep
options.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™120 ™ OFF
2Press SLEEP/TIMER until you reach the
desired length of time.
To deactivate the sleep timer
●Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until OFF is
displayed, or press the STANDBY ON y
button.
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36AMPLIFIER
Output power
L/R speaker s ............................. 25 W /channel RMS
Subwoofer ..................................................... 50 W  RMS
Speaker channel
Frequency Response .......................................................
........................................... 200 Hz - 18 kHz / ± 3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...... > 60dB (A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity
AUX In .................................................................. 500 mV
Output Sensitivity
Line Out (1KHZ 0dB) ................................ 2 + 0.2V
TUNER
Tuning Range .............................. FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................ FM ≥ 50 dB
DV D
Laser Type ................................................ Semiconductor
Disc Diameter .............................................. 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding ........................... MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
Video DAC ................................................................ 12 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
S-Video Output ..........................  Y - 700 Vp-p, 75 Ω
.............................................................. C - 300 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Audio DAC .......................................... 24 Bits / 96 kHz
USB PLAYER
USB ................................................................. 12 Mb/s, V1.1
......................................... suppor t MP3 and WMA files
Number of albums/folders ................. maximum 99
Number of tracks/titles ...................... maximum 800
Specifications
Main unit
Power Supply Rating ................. 220 -240V / 50 Hz
Power Consumption
Active .......................................................................... 60 W
Eco-power standby ............................................. 
						

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37 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.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No power.
No picture.
Distorted or poor picture.
Completely distorted picture or black/
white picture.✔Check if the AC power cord is proper ly
connected.
✔Press STANDBY ONB on the DVD System or
source buttons on the remote to turn on the
power.
✔Check if the TV is switched on.
✔Check the video connection.
✔Press SOURCE on the DVD player repeatedly to
select “DVD” or press DISC on the remote.
✔Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This
channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you may
have a button on the TV remote control that
selects Auxiliar y or A/V IN channel. See your TV
owner’s manual for details. Or, change channels at
the TV until you see DVD screen on the TV.
✔Sometimes a small amount of picture distor tion
may appear. This is not a malfunction.
✔Clean the disc.
✔TV has a colour system standard. If the disc’s or
DVD system’s colour system is different than
your TV’s colour system, the picture may be
distor ted or colourless.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
shape.
No sound or distorted sound.✔The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
✔Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to
change the aspect ratio.
✔Adjust the volume .
✔Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
✔Replace the speaker cables.
✔Disconnect the headphones.
✔The system is in pause, slow motion or fast
forward/reverse mode, press ÉÅ (or ÉÅ
on the remote) to resume normal play mode.
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Troubleshooting
✔Inser t a readable disc with the playback side
facing down.
✔Check the disc type, colour system and regional
code. Check for any scratches or smudges on
the disc.
✔Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup
menu screen.
✔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 outlet and
inser t again.
✔Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded
on the DVD.
✔Changing the language for the sound or subtitle
is prohibited on the DVD.
✔The features may not be available on the disc.
✔If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
✔Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi
System and your TV or VCR. The micro DVD player does not start
playback.
The DVD micro system does not respond
when the buttons are pressed.
Cannot activate some features, such as
Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.
Radio reception is poor.
The timer is not working.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
The remote control does not function.
Low hum or buzz sound.
Low bass response.✔Set the clock correctly.
✔Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
✔Select the correct source (DISC or AUX for
example) before pressing the function button.
✔Point the remote control at the remote sensor
of the unit.
✔Reduce the distance to the player.
✔Remove any possible obstacles.
✔Replace the batter y with new one.
✔Check that the batter y is loaded correctly.
✔Place the DVD micro system as far away as
possible from electrical devices (such as
speakers, TV) that may be causing interference .
✔Check all speakers for correct polarity.
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Glossary
Analog:  Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. 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 the
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.
Component Video Out Jacks:  Jacks on the
back of the DVD System that send high-quality
video to a TV set that has Component Video In
jacks (R/G/B,  Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
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 Experts 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 refers 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).
S-Video:  Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for luminance and the color. You
can use S-Video only if your TV set has S-Video
In jack.
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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