Philips MX2500 - Manual (Page 4)

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English General Information
Supplied accessories ............................................ 5
Care and safety information .............................. 5
Connections
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer . 6
Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 7
Step 3: Connecting TV ....................................... 8
Using Scart jack ............................................... 8
Using S-Video jack .......................................... 8
Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) ......... 8
Step 4: Connecting FM /MW antennas ............ 9
Step 5: Connecting the power cord ................. 9
Connections (optional)
Connecting a VCR or Cable / Satellite Box ... 10
Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 10
Using the VCR for recording DVD
playback ........................................................... 10
Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 11
Digital Recording .......................................... 11
Functional Overview
Main unit and remote control ......................... 12
Control buttons available on the
remote only ................................................... 13
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
remote control ................................................... 14
Using the remote control to operate
the system ...................................................... 14
Step 2: Setting the TV ........................................ 14
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV .............................. 15
Setting the TV shape .................................... 15
Step 3: Setting the speakers ............................. 16
Test Tone – turning on / off .......................... 16
Adjusting the delay time .............................. 16
Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 16
Step 4: Setting language preferences .............. 17
On-screen display (OSD) language ........... 17
Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language .. 17
Disc Operations
Playable discs ....................................................... 18
Playing discs ......................................................... 18
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 19
Basic playback controls ..................................... 19
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD / VCD / CD) .............. 19
Selecting various repeat functions .................. 20
Repeat play mode ......................................... 20
Repeating a section within a
chapter / track ................................................ 20
Programme favourite tracks
(audio CDs and VCDs) ..................................... 20
Clearing the programme ............................. 20
Using the menu bar to programme ............... 21
Playing MP3 / Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ....... 21
JPEG and MP3 simultaneously playback ... 21
DVD Setup Menu Options
Using the menu bar ........................................... 22
Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 23
Setting the video output ............................. 23
Screen saver – turning on / off .................... 24
Setting the digital output ............................ 24
Night mode – turning on / off ..................... 25
Restoring the original settings ................... 25
Restricting playback by parental control . 26
Changing the password ............................... 27
Tuner Operations
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 28
Presetting radio stations ................................... 28
Automatic presetting ................................... 28
Manual presetting ......................................... 28
Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 28
Deleting a preset radio station .................. 28
Other Functions
Sound Control .................................................... 29
Selecting surround sound ........................... 29
Selecting digital sound effects .................... 29
Volume Control .................................................. 29
Dimming system’s display screen .................... 29
Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’
television ............................................................... 29
Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 30
Specifications .......................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ........................................... 32–33
Glossary ................................................................. 34–35
Contents
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