Philips Mcd988 User Manual

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System Menu Options
COMPONENT
Sets the video output according to your video
connection. This setting is not required if you are
using the AV  OUT jack to connect the DVD
micro system to your TV.
➜S-VIDEO: Select this if you have connected
the DVD micro system to your TV using S-Video
jack.
➜Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y: Select this if you have
connected the DVD micro system to your TV
using Component video jacks.
Note:
–This option is available only when the HDMI
is set to OFF.
TV MODE
Selects interlace or...

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Notes:
–This option is available only when the HDMI
is set to ON.
–If no display appears on the TV screen due to
unsupported resolution, reconnect any available
interlace video output to your display and re-adjust
the resolution settings to 480p/576p.
PREFERENCE PAGE
The options included in Preference page are: “TV
TYPE”, “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE”, “DISC  MENU”,
“PARENTAL”, “DEFAULT”  and “PASSWORD
SETUP”.
Note:
–Preference features can be selected only when
no disc is in the...

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PASSWORD SETUP
The options included in Password Setup page
are: “PASSWORD MODE” and “PASSWORD”.
PASSWORD MODE
This feature is used to enable/disable password
by selecting “ON”/”OFF”.
PASSWORD
Enter your four digit password when a hint is
displayed on the screen. The default password is
1234.
1Press 3 4 to highlight “PASSWORD”.
2Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
3Press OK to open the page for inputting a new
password.
4Enter the existing 4-digit code.
5Enter a new 4-digit...

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Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations
1Press STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote)
to switch on the last selected source.
2Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to
select FM mode.
3Press and hold 1 / 2 on the remote until the
frequency indication star ts to change, then
release.
➜The system automatically tunes to the next
strong radio station.
●To tune to a weak station, press 1 / 2 on the
remote briefly and repeatedly until an optimal
reception is found.
4Repeat Step 3 if necessar y until you find...

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Other Functions
Setting sleep/wake-up timer
Sleep timer setting
In power-on mode, the sleep setting enables
the system to switch to standby mode
automatically at a preset time.
1In power-on mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on
the remote repeatedly to select a preset time.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
00 ➜ 10 ➜ 20 ➜ 30 ➜ 40 ➜ 50 ➜ 60 ➜ 70
➜ 80 ➜ 90 ➜ 00
2When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing SLEEP/TIMER.
➜
 appears.
To deactivate the sleep timer
●Press SLEEP/TIMER...

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External Sources
Using a non-USB device
1
Connect the systems LINE-IN jack to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on another audio/visual
device (such as a VCR, Laser Disc player or
cassette desk) using a single-to-double cinch
cable (with one end providing a 3.5 connector
for connection to the LINE-IN jack while the
other end providing two white/red connectors
for connection to the other devices AUDIO
OUT jacks).
2Press AUX to select external equipment.
➜LINE-IN is displayed.
Note:
–All the sound control...

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External Sources
How 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...

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Total output power ..................................  400W RMS
AC Power ........................... 110 – 127 / 220 – 240 V;
....................................................... 50/60 Hz Switchable
Rated wor king power consumption (1/8 rated
output power) ........................................................≤ 85W
AUX input sensitivity .....................................≤ 500mV
Channel Separation .............................................≥ 40dB
Distor tion...

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39 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/...

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The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
shape.
No sound or distorted sound.
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
Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language
Audio.
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.✔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...