Philips FW-D550 manual Disc Operations, Playing discs, Using the disc menu

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Disc Operations

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IMPORTANT!

This system is designed for regular discs.Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the disc mechanism.

Do not move the system during playback. Doing so may damage the system.

Do not push on the disc tray or put any object other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the system to malfunction.

DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc matches the regional code of your player.

According to the format requirement of DVD or VCD, some operations may be different or restricted.

Playing discs

4Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the disc tray.

“READING DISC” will be displayed.The selected disc, total number of tracks and the playing time will appear on the display.

A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded in the disc tray.

In the stop mode, press DISC on the remote control repeatedly to select DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 cyclically.

Some discs can play automatically. For discs with Table Of Contents, a memu may appear on the TV screen. When the menu is displayed, press 5 / 4 / 2 / 3 keys to highlight your selection and press OK to confirm.To select a play option, press numeric keys (0-9).

If a disc menu shows on the TV screen, see “Using the Disc Menu”.

If the disc is locked by parental control, you must enter your four-digital password (See page 33, – Changing the password).

5Press 38 to start playback.

For MP3-CD only

1Press STANDBY ON 2 to switch on the system, and then press DISC to select disc mode.

2Power on the TV system and set to the correct Video In channel (See page 20, Setting the TV set).

You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV set.

3Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load a disc respectively in the first two disc tyays. To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.

The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading.

Make sure the disc label is facing up. For double-sided discs, load the side you want to play facing up.

Load an MP3-CD in the disc tray.

The number of total tracks will be shown for 3 seconds on the display, and then playback starts from the first track.

Press DISC MENU to select menu on/off.

Notes:

Load discs with the label side facing up.

To ensure good system performance, wait until disc reading is completed before proceeding.

Using the disc menu

For disc with Table Of Contents, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load the disc.

To select a playback feature or item

Press 5 / 4 / 2 / 3 or numeric keys (0- 9) on the remote control, then press 38 or OK to start playback.

To access or remove the menu

Press DISC MENU on the remote control.

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Contents D550 Page Page Page Index 132Contents Tape Operation/Recording Clock/Timer OperationsTuner Operations Other FunctionsGeneral Information FeaturesSupplied accessories Discs for playbackCare and safety information General Information/MaintenanceEnvironmental information Connections Step Connecting speakersStep Using Video In jack Cvbs Connecting TV setUsing component Video In jack Pr Pb Y Using S-Video In jack Using an accessory RF modulatorTo the local power line voltage Connecting FM/MW antennasConnecting the power cord On the DVD Mini Hi-Fi SystemUsing the VCR for recording DVDs Recording digital Viewing and listening to playbackFunctional Overview Controls on the system§ Language Prev / Preset / Next O P∞ Subtitle ≥ ProgramRemote control Demonstration mode Plug and Play for tuner installationBasic Functions Setting the clock Inserting batteries into the remote controlUsing the remote control to operate the system PreparationsAuto Setting the TV setSelecting the color system that matches your TV set NtscSetting language preference Disc Operations Using the disc menuPlaying discs Continuing playback from the last stop point Selecting various mode functions Repeat play modeBasic playback controls Skipping to another title track / chapterRepeating a section within a chapter/track Shuffle play modeUsing the menu bar to program Programing favorite tracksChanging discs during playback Special DVD/VCD featuresPlaying in slow motion mode Changing subtitle languageMoving to another title track / chapter Searching for a particular passageDisplaying the disc information during playback Playing from a selected pointSpecial VCD/SVCD features Playback control PBC Advancing by frames Checking the contents of DVDViewing from another angle MP3 / Jpeg picture disc MP3 / Picture Disc OperationsPlaying MP3 / picture disc Kodak, Jpeg Kodak picture discUsing the menu bar DVD Menu OperationsRemoving the menu Press System Menu or OK Using the setup menu user preference settingsSetting the TV shape 169 Wide screen LB Letter Box PS Pan ScanSetting the screen saver Setting the video outSetting the PCM output You can change the four-digit code used as Password Night mode turning on/offChanging the password Icon and pressDefault Restricting playback by setting parental levelPress System Menu again to cancel the menu Rating explanationsAutomatic preset programming Tuning to radio stationsPresetting radio stations Tuner OperationsChanging tuning grid Manual preset programmingSelecting a preset radio station Deleting a preset radio stationTape playback Tape Operation/RecordingGeneral information on recording To stop recording Dubbing tapesDisc synchro recording To stop dubbingSetting the timer Clock/Timer OperationsViewing clock To activate the timer for the same preset Timer OperationsSetting the sleep timer To check or change the settingSound control Sound and Volume ControlsVolume control Changing the volume level MAX soundListening through headphones Switching off the volume temporarilyFor Philips TVs only Other Functions Karaoke Key controlEcho Listening to external sourcesSpecifications Troubleshooting Problem SolutionClock/Timer setting is erased Reversed Remote control does notTimer is not working Sound cannot be heard or isGlossary

FW-D550 specifications

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