Philips LX3600 warranty Glossary

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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. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space on a Disc.

Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right and centre). DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

JPEG: A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-

1)Audio Layer 3. By using MP3 format. one CD- R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can. Multichannel: DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

Parental control: A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analogue sound signal to digital signal for later processing, with no data compression used in conversion.

Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as well as software having a search function.

Plug and Play: First time power up to the Tuner mode, the system will prompt the user to proceed with the automatic installation of radio stations by simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit.

Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand.This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).

RGB: A video signal system where parts of information necessary for reproducing image signal comprised of the three primary colour (Red, Green, Blue) of light are transmitted via separate signal lines.

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has S- video In jack.

Surround: A system for creating realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener. Title: The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD System that sends video to a TV.

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Contents LX3600 Owner Confirmation Warranty VerificationModel Registration For Customer UseDear Philips product owner HurryOnly use attachments/accessories Class II equipment symbolUse only with the cart, stand EL 6475-E004 02/8Français EnglishEnvironmental information Español IndexContents Troubleshooting Sound and Volume ControlsDVD Menu Options Tuner OperationsCare and safety information Supplied accessoriesGeneral Information Connections Set up the speakers Connecting speakers SubwooferPlacing the speakers and subwoofer Connecting TV Using Composite Video jack CvbsUsing Component Video jacks Pr Pb Y Using an accessory RF modulator Using S-Video jackOn the DVD system, press Source to select Tuner mode Connecting FM/AM Antennas Power cordUsing the VCR for recording DVD playback Connecting a VCRConnections Optional Viewing and listening to the playbackFunctional Overview Main unit and remote controlControl buttons available on the remote only Inserting batteries into the remote control Setting the TVGetting Started Setting the speakers’ channels Selecting the color system thatCorresponds to your TV Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language Setting the OSD LanguageLanguage Code Playable discs Disc OperationsPlaying discs Your DVD home cinema system will playAuto Eco Power standby mode Using the Disc MenuRepeat play mode Repeat A-B DVD/VCD/CDZoom Special DVD Features Special VCD & Svcd Features Playback Control PBCPreview Function You have to turn on your TV and set to Setting the TVGeneral Operation Playback selectionSpecial MP3/JPEG features DVD Menu Options General Setup menuBasic Operations Program not for Picture CD/MP3Playback tracks Program cont’dQuit the program playback Screen SaverAudio Setup Menu Speaker SetupAnalog Output TV Display Video Setup MenuTV Display cont’d 169 Letter Box Pan ScanClosed Caption ProgressiveTo deactivate Progressive manually Password Setup Menu Picture SettingBrightness Parental Preference Setup MenuMP3/JPEG Navigator Default SetupPresetting radio stations Tuning to radio stationsUsing the Plug and Play Tuner OperationsSelecting a preset radio station Automatic presetting Manual presettingDeleting a preset radio station Volume control Sound and Volume ControlsSwitching on/off Setting the Sleep timerUsing the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television Other FunctionsProblem TroubleshootingCheck the disc type, color system and region code. see Amplifier Section SpecificationsGlossary Limited Warranty