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... IM E PORTAN Return your new product right away! Philips representatives are ready to start enjoying your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID MX3900D MX3950D pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 1 1 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 DVDVIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM MX3900D • MX3950D DVD HOME CINEMA SYSTEM T! We want you...
... IM E PORTAN Return your new product right away! Philips representatives are ready to start enjoying your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID MX3900D MX3950D pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 1 1 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 DVDVIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM MX3900D • MX3950D DVD HOME CINEMA SYSTEM T! We want you...
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... Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital 2 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 2 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Fran...
... Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital 2 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 2 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993 OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Fran...
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... PLAY/PAUSE DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT PROGRAM A-B VOICE MUTE DIM SLEEP SUB TV VOL ‹ ¤ ⁄ º ª 9 8 • ≥ § 3 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 3 3 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993
... PLAY/PAUSE DISC SKIP REPEAT REPEAT PROGRAM A-B VOICE MUTE DIM SLEEP SUB TV VOL ‹ ¤ ⁄ º ª 9 8 • ≥ § 3 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 3 3 2/25/03, 10:32 AM 3139 115 21993
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...Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. • So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your ... household, please do not remove product covering. Warranty Verification Registering your product within your Philips warranty. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Return your Warranty Registration card today to ...ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is located on the rear of the cabinet. Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty...
...Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. • So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your ... household, please do not remove product covering. Warranty Verification Registering your product within your Philips warranty. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Return your Warranty Registration card today to ...ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is located on the rear of the cabinet. Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty...
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and thanks for investing in Philips.You've selected one of saying welcome - And most importantly you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 5 5 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Remember, to get the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in our power...
and thanks for investing in Philips.You've selected one of saying welcome - And most importantly you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 5 5 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Remember, to get the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in our power...
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...´s instructions. 8. Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the unit has a double insulation system 6 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 6 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer...
...´s instructions. 8. Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the unit has a double insulation system 6 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 6 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer...
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... that may not cause harmful interference, and - This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 7 7 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of materials which can be recycled and reused...
... that may not cause harmful interference, and - This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 7 7 2/25/03, 10:34 AM 3139 115 21993 Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of materials which can be recycled and reused...
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... Using the Plug and Play 34 Automatic presetting 35 Manual presetting 35 Selecting a preset radio station 35 Deleting a preset radio station 35 8 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 8 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993 English Contents General Information Supplied accessories 10 Care and safety information 10 Connections Step 1: Placing the...
... Using the Plug and Play 34 Automatic presetting 35 Manual presetting 35 Selecting a preset radio station 35 Deleting a preset radio station 35 8 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 8 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993 English Contents General Information Supplied accessories 10 Care and safety information 10 Connections Step 1: Placing the...
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English Timer Operations Setting the timer 36 Activating/Deactivating the timer 36 Setting the Sleep timer 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control 38 Selecting surround sound 38 Turning on/off clear voice effect 38 Changing subwoofer volume level 38 Adjusting Bass/... external device 39 Using the remote to operate your television ... 39 Troubleshooting 40-41 Specifications 42 Glossary 43 Limited Warranty 44 Contents pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 9 9 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993
English Timer Operations Setting the timer 36 Activating/Deactivating the timer 36 Setting the Sleep timer 37 Sound and Volume Controls Sound Control 38 Selecting surround sound 38 Turning on/off clear voice effect 38 Changing subwoofer volume level 38 Adjusting Bass/... external device 39 Using the remote to operate your television ... 39 Troubleshooting 40-41 Specifications 42 Glossary 43 Limited Warranty 44 Contents pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 9 9 2/25/03, 10:35 AM 3139 115 21993
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... an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS DVD Home Cinema System 10 cm (4 inches) Care of disc - Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat... slightly moistened with a soft felttipped pen. - To clean a CD, wipe it impossible to avoid getting dust on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng 10 23/2/03, 2:09 PM 3139 115 21993 Place the player on the lens.
... an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS DVD Home Cinema System 10 cm (4 inches) Care of disc - Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat... slightly moistened with a soft felttipped pen. - To clean a CD, wipe it impossible to avoid getting dust on a flat, hard, stable surface. 10 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng 10 23/2/03, 2:09 PM 3139 115 21993 Place the player on the lens.
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... Right (FR) (R) black red Center (C) black green Surround Left (SL) black blue Surround Right (SR) black gray Subwoofer (SUB) black purple Notes: - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 11 11 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to short...
... Right (FR) (R) black red Center (C) black green Surround Left (SL) black blue Surround Right (SR) black gray Subwoofer (SUB) black purple Notes: - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 11 11 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to short...
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... Pb Y) Video connections are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must be available on the TV. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to 'OFF'. 12 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 12 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Connect the DVD system directly to 'ON'. To set it to 'OFF'. IMPORTANT! - English Connections...
... Pb Y) Video connections are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must be available on the TV. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to 'OFF'. 12 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 12 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Connect the DVD system directly to 'ON'. To set it to 'OFF'. IMPORTANT! - English Connections...
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IMPORTANT! - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 13 13 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 If your TV's RF jack. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to the video input jack ... an accessory RF modulator 1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system's CVBS jack to 'OFF'. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on the RF modulator. 2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the RF modulator to your TV only has a single Antenna...
IMPORTANT! - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 13 13 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 If your TV's RF jack. 3 Set the P-SCAN switch to the video input jack ... an accessory RF modulator 1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system's CVBS jack to 'OFF'. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on the RF modulator. 2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the RF modulator to your TV only has a single Antenna...
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... PLAY• PAUSE STOP SEATING SOURCE SEARCH SURROUND PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM VOLUME TREBLE BASS 14 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 14 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the power outlet. AM FM ANTENNA...
... PLAY• PAUSE STOP SEATING SOURCE SEARCH SURROUND PROG TUNING CLOCK•TIMER DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM VOLUME TREBLE BASS 14 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 14 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the power outlet. AM FM ANTENNA...
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... OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital audio device. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device. - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 15 15 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on the remote to select "AUX" in order...
... OUT jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital audio device. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device. - pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 15 15 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Before starting operation, press AUX/DI on the remote to select "AUX" in order...
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... 22-23) - TUNER: *erases a preset radio station. (see page 35) - Selects bass or treble sound. The speakers output will be cancelled. 16 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for a few seconds. (see page 18) $ VOLUME (VOL +-) - Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on page 3) Main...
... 22-23) - TUNER: *erases a preset radio station. (see page 35) - Selects bass or treble sound. The speakers output will be cancelled. 16 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for a few seconds. (see page 18) $ VOLUME (VOL +-) - Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on page 3) Main...
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... menu. - Selects various repeat modes. (see page 23) ¡ REPEAT - Mutes or restores the volume. (see page 39) • REPEAT A-B - Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 38) ≤ DIM - Enlarges a picture on /off clear voice sound effect. (see page 38) £ MUTE - In stop mode, turns ... 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Enters a number of the disc. - Switches to Eco Power standby mode. (see page 39) pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for display panel. (see page 24) ª ZOOM - Enters or exits system setup menu. (see page 35) (...
... menu. - Selects various repeat modes. (see page 23) ¡ REPEAT - Mutes or restores the volume. (see page 39) • REPEAT A-B - Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) (see page 38) ≤ DIM - Enlarges a picture on /off clear voice sound effect. (see page 38) £ MUTE - In stop mode, turns ... 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Enters a number of the disc. - Switches to Eco Power standby mode. (see page 39) pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 * = Press and hold the button for display panel. (see page 24) ª ZOOM - Enters or exits system setup menu. (see page 35) (...
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... substances, so they are exhausted or if the remote is disconnected from the power supply, it will exit clock setting mode. 18 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 18 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Notes: - If you wish to set in minutes will roll over to the hours. 5 Press...
... substances, so they are exhausted or if the remote is disconnected from the power supply, it will exit clock setting mode. 18 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 18 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Notes: - If you wish to set in minutes will roll over to the hours. 5 Press...
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... (1 2 3 4) on the display panel. ➜ To change the video signal of the disc. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 19 19 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Make sure you see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. ➜ Usually this if the connected TV is between the lowest...
... (1 2 3 4) on the display panel. ➜ To change the video signal of the disc. pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 19 19 2/25/03, 10:28 AM 3139 115 21993 Make sure you see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. ➜ Usually this if the connected TV is between the lowest...
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... current speaker layout appears on the front panel) repeatedly to the personal speaker settings. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. 20 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 20 2/25/03, 10:29 AM 3139 115 21993 ➠ English Getting Started Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SETUP MENU 1 2, 3 4 SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU SEATING...
... current speaker layout appears on the front panel) repeatedly to the personal speaker settings. To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU. 20 pg 001-044_MX39-37-Eng1 20 2/25/03, 10:29 AM 3139 115 21993 ➠ English Getting Started Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SETUP MENU 1 2, 3 4 SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU SEATING...