Philips MX5800SA/21 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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General Information
Supplied accessories ............................................ 8
Care and safety information .............................. 8
Connections
Step 1: Set up the surround speakers.............. 9
Step 2: Set up the front speakers
with the subwoofer stands................................. 9
Step 3: Connecting speakers and
twin subwoofer................................................... 10
Step 4: Placing the speakers and subwoofer
stands .................................................................... 11
Step 5: Connecting FM/MW antennas .......... 11
Step 6: Connecting TV....................................... 12
Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) ....... 12
Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y). 12
Using S-Video jack........................................ 13
Using an accessory RF modulator ............ 13
Step 7: Connecting the power cord............... 14
Connections (optional)
Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box ... 15
Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 15
Using the VCR for recording DVDs ......... 15
Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 15
Listening to the playback ............................ 15
Recording (digital) ........................................ 15
Functional Overview
Main unit and remote control .................. 16–17
Control buttons available on the
remote only ................................................... 17
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
remote control ................................................... 18
Using the remote control to operate
the system ...................................................... 18
Step 2: Setting the clock ................................... 18
Step 3: Setting the TV ........................................ 19
Changing the NTSC/PAL setting via
the remote control ...................................... 19
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV.............................. 19
Step 4: Selecting speaker layout ...................... 20
Changing seating control position ............ 20
Setting the speakers’ channels ................... 21
Step 5: Setting language preference................ 21
Disc Operations
Playable discs....................................................... 22
Playing discs ......................................................... 22
Turning on/off auto Eco standby mode .. 23
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 23
Basic playback controls ..................................... 23
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD) ........................ 23
Replacing discs without interrupting
playback........................................................... 23
Selecting various repeat functions.................. 24
Repeat play mode ......................................... 24
Repeating a section within a
chapter/track ................................................. 24
Programme favourite tracks
(audio CDs only)......................................... 24–25
Clearing the programme............................. 25
Using the menu bar to programme ............... 26
Playing MP3 disc.................................................. 27
Programme MP3 disc................................... 27
DVD Menu Options
Using the menu bar ........................................... 28
Using the Karaoke feature ............................... 29
Using the Setup Menu (User Preference
Settings) ................................................................ 30
Setting the TV shape .................................... 30
Improving the image for NTSC setting ... 31
Adjusting the picture position on the TV 31
Selecting a predefined colour setting....... 31
Fine-tuning the personal colour setting .. 32
Improving the image for Progressive Scan
Video output setting .................................... 32
Setting the digital output ............................ 33
Setting the PCM output .............................. 33
Setting the analogue output ....................... 34
Night mode – turning on/off..................... 34
Status window – turning on/off................ 35
PBC (Playback Control) – turning on/off 35
Help text – turning on/off ......................... 35
Changing the password ............................... 36
Restricting playback by setting
Parental Level ................................................ 37
Locking/Unlocking the DVD for viewing 38
Enabling Play one/Play always.................... 39
Changing the country .................................. 39
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