Philips LX3950W/05 Quick Start Manual

Philips LX3950W/05 Quick Start Manual

Dvd video digital surround home cinema system
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DVD HOME
DVD HOME
DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM
CINEMA
CINEMA
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
LX3900SA • LX3950W
LX3900SA
LX3950W
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  • Page 1 DVD HOME DVD HOME DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM CINEMA CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTEM LX3900SA • LX3950W LX3900SA LX3950W...
  • Page 2 Si dichiara che l’apparecchio LX3900SA/ LX3950W, Magnavox risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.
  • Page 3 LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length 650 nm (DVD) 780 nm (VCD/CD) Output Power 7 mW (DVD) 10 mW (VCD/CD) Beam divergence 60 degree Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 4 English Hereby, Philips Consumer Electronics, B. U. Peripherals & Accessories, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Français Par la présente, Philips Consumer Electronics, B. U. Peripherals & Accessories, déclare que l’appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 5 As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www. p4c.philips.com for software upgarde. En raison de la diversité des formats utilisés par les fabricants, votre système DVD peut nécessiter l'ajout de périphériques ou une mise à...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 8 Care and safety information ... 8 Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer ... 9 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer ... 9 Step 3: Connecting TV ... 10 Using Scart jacks ... 10 Using S-Video jack ...
  • Page 7 Switching to an active mode ... 37 Switching to Eco Power standby mode ... 37 Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television ... 37 Recording to an external device ... 37 Setting the Sleep timer ... 37 Troubleshooting ... 38–39 Specifications ...
  • Page 8: General Information

    – Do not operate the DVD system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System Care of disc –...
  • Page 9: Connections

    Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer DVD System Centre speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker (Left) Rear speaker Subwoofer (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from...
  • Page 10: Step 3: Connecting Tv

    Connections Step 3: Connecting TV IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. – Scart (RGB) Video provides better picture quality than S-Video.
  • Page 11: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Mw Antennas

    Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas antenna fix the claw into the slot FM/MW ANTENNA CVBS S-VIDEO SCART Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall.
  • Page 12: Connections (Optional)

    Connections (Optional) Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box S-VIDEO AUDIO SCART IN VIDEO IN Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
  • Page 13: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

    Connecting digital audio equipment (for example) CD Recorder Listening to the playback Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio device. Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on the remote to select “DI” in order to activate the input source.
  • Page 14: Functional Overview

    – Selects the relevant active source mode: DISC, TV, TUNER or AUX/DI. – DISC: switches to DISC source mode. – TV: switches to TV source mode and/or *to turn on the Philips TV (only on the remote control). – TUNER: toggles between FM and MW band.
  • Page 15 – Enters a track/title number of the disc. – Enters a number of a preset radio station. ª – Switches to Eco Power standby mode. – In TV mode, *switches Philips TV on/off. 3139 115 22872 3/15/04, 6:10 PM ª...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
  • Page 17: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv

    Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV.
  • Page 18: Step 3: Setting Language Preferences

    Getting Started Step 3: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.
  • Page 19: Step 4: Setting The Speakers' Channels

    Step 4: Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (centre and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. IMPORTANT! Press SURR button on the remote to select Multi-channel surround mode before adjusting the speaker settings.
  • Page 20: Disc Operations

    Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
  • Page 21: Auto Eco Power Standby Mode

    Auto Eco Power standby mode This is a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Eco Power standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. Basic playback controls Pausing playback During playback, press Å...
  • Page 22: Other Operations For Video Playback (Dvd/Vcd/Svcd)

    Disc Operations Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
  • Page 23: Resuming Playback From The Last Stopped Point

    Resuming playback from the last stopped point Resume playback of the last 10 discs is possible, even if the disc was ejected or the power switched off. Load one of the last played 10 disc. “LOADING” appears. Press PLAY B (2;) and the disc will be played back from the last stop point.
  • Page 24: Playback Control (Pbc) (Vcd Only)

    Disc Operations Playback Control (PBC) (VCD only) PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display. This function can also be accessed via the ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’ menu (see page 32). For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) When play is stopped, press DISC MENU to toggle between ‘PBC ON’...
  • Page 25: Playing Mp3/Jpeg/Divx/ Mpeg-4 Disc

    Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX/ MPEG-4 disc This player can playback DivX, MPEG-4, MP3, JPEG, VCD & SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 16 “Setting the TV”).
  • Page 26: Playing Super Audio Cd (Sacd)

    Disc Operations Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) There are three types of SACD discs : single layer, double layer or hybrid disc. The hybrid disc contains both Super Audio CD and standard audio CD layers, only the SACD layer is possible to playback on this DVD player.
  • Page 27: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing Not all discs are rated or coded by the...
  • Page 28: Osd Language

    To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SETUP. 001-041-LX39-22-Eng2 ® DivX VOD registration code Philips provide you the DivX ® (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX ® VOD service.
  • Page 29: Audio Setup Menu

    Audio Setup Menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Setting the analogue output Set Analogue Output to match your DVD home cinema system’s playback capability. This function can also be accessed via the SURR.
  • Page 30: Video Setup Menu

    DVD Setup Menu Options Video Setup Menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm. TV Type This menu contains the options for selecting the colour system that matches the connected TV. For details, see page TV Display This menu contains the options for setting the aspect ratio of the DVD...
  • Page 31: Preference Setup Menu

    CONTRAST Increase the value will sharpen the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance the contrast. TINT Increase the value will darken the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for average setting. COLOUR Increase the value will enhance the colour in your picture or vice versa.
  • Page 32: Pbc

    DVD Setup Menu Options In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2. Press 34 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK. To disable Parental controls and allow all discs to play, select {1 KID SAFE}. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the six-digit password (see page 33 “Changing the password”).
  • Page 33: Changing The Password

    Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is 136900. In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}.
  • Page 34: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “MW”. Press 34 briefly on the remote. "SEARCH" appears. The next radio station will tune automatically.
  • Page 35: Automatic Presetting

    Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. DVD system’s display panel Press TUNER on the remote to select “FM” or “MW”. Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number to begin. Press and hold PROG until "AUTO"...
  • Page 36: Sound And Volume Controls

    Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 9). Selecting surround sound Press SURR to select : MULTI-channel or STEREO. The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc.
  • Page 37: Other Functions

    Press STANDBY ON (B). The display screen will go blank. Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television Press and hold TV to turn on your TV. Press ¡1 / 2™ or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display. No sound or distorted sound. The DVD player does not start playback. Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 001-041-LX39-22-Eng2 Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
  • Page 39 The remote control does not function properly. Low hum or buzz sound. Unable to play DivX movies. The DVD system does not work. Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 001-041-LX39-22-Eng2 Troubleshooting Solution – The features may not be available on the DVD.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power - Front 50 W RMS / channel - Rear 50 W RMS / channel - Centre 50 W RMS - Subwoofer 75 W RMS Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio >...
  • Page 41: Glossary

    Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue 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 vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
  • Page 42 Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (right) (left) Front Speaker Front Speaker (right) (left) Wireless Transmitter Helpful Hints You only need to make one video connection to your TV in order to view the DVD playback. If your TV is not equipped with a S-VIDEO CVBS SCART connector, connect your TV...
  • Page 43: Playing A Disc

    Wireless Receiver Setup table stand Playing a disc Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel. Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.
  • Page 44 Guide de démarrage rapide Commencez par connecter ... A Enceinte avant (droite) B Enceinte avant (gauche) C Enceinte centrale D Caisson de basses E Câble SCART (Péritel) F Antenne-cadre MW G Antenne filaire FM H Enceinte arrière (gauche) J Enceinte arrière (droite) K Émetteur sans fil L Récepteur sans fil (voir configuration complète page suivante) Conseils utiles...
  • Page 45 Kurzanleitung Erst anschließen ... A Lautsprecher vorne (rechts) B Lautsprecher vorne (links) C Center-Lautsprecher D Subwoofer E Scart-Kabel F MW-Antenne G FM-Antenne H Surround-Lautsprecher (links) J Surround-Lautsprecher (rechts) K Drahtlossender L Drahtlosempfänger (vollständige Einrichtung siehe nächste Seite) Hilfreiche Tipps: Sie müssen nur einen Video-Anschluss an Ihr Fernsehgerät vornehmen, um sich die DVD-Wiedergabe anschauen zu können.
  • Page 46 Eller, tryck SOURCE på spelarens framsida tills ”DISC” visas på teckenfönstret. Sätt på TV:n och ställ in den på korrekt videoingångskanal. Du bör se den blå Philips DVD-bakgrundsbilden på TV:n (om det inte sitter någon skiva i DVD-spelaren). Tryck på knappen OPEN •CLOSE 0 en gång för att öppna skivfacket och sätt i en skiva.
  • Page 47 Hurtigbrugsguide Tilslut først…. A Fronthøjttaler (højre) B Fronthøjttaler (venstre) C Midterhøjttaler D Subwoofer E Scart-kabel F MW-antenne G FM-antenne H Surround-højttaler (venstre) J Surround-højttaler (højre) K Trådløs transmitter L Trådløs modtager Nyttige tips: For at se DVD-afspilning er det kun nødvendigt at foretage én videotilslutning til TV’et.
  • Page 48 Guia de Utilização Répida Primeiro Ligue... A Altifalante frontal (direito) B Altifalante frontal (esquerdo) C Altifalante central D Subwoofer E Cabo Scart F Antena MW G Antena FM H Altifalante surround (esquerdo) J Altifalante surround (direito) K Transmissor sem fios L Receptor sem fios Sugestões Úteis: Só...
  • Page 49 Wskazówki: Zestaw DVD i odbiornik TV muszą być połączone i włączone! OPEN •CLOSE 0 Brak obrazu!! Убедитесь, что микросистема DVD и телевизор соединены и OPEN •CLOSE 0 STOP Ç. включены! OPEN •CLOSE 0 STOP Ç.

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