5Installing the Batteries, Main remote control

15.MODE (p. 41)

•Press to display the setting for the rapid playback and the picture adjustment (BD/DVD).

•Press to display the setting for the virtual surround (BD/DVD).

•Press to display the setting for the noise reduction (DVD).

•In stop mode with BD inserted, press to display a menu for setting the BD audio mode (BD).

•In stop mode with audio CD inserted, press to display menus for program and random playback (CD).

16.POP MENU (p. 39)

Press to display the pop-up menu / disc menu (BD/DVD).

17.SEARCH MODE (p. 43)

Press to display the search menu.

18.CLEAR (p. 41)

•Press to clear the numbers entered incorrectly.

•Press to cancel the point A for A-B repeat.

•Press to remove the track number in program input (CD).

19.ANGLE (p. 48)

Press to access various camera angles on the disc (BD/DVD).

20.EJECT A (p. 39)

Press to eject the disc.

21.SMART PICTURE (p. 25)

Press to select the desired smart picture setting.

22.SMART SOUND (p. 26)

Press to select the desired smart sound setting.

23.SLEEP (p. 18)

Press to activate the sleep timer.

24.SAP (p. 19 / p. 47)

Digital mode (DTV)

•Press to select the audio language.

Analog mode (TV)

• Press to select the audio mode.

BLU-RAY mode

•Press to select the audio language (BD/DVD), or sound mode (CD).

25.FORMAT (p. 21)

Press to select aspect ratio available for the TV screen.

26.INFO (p. 20 / p. 45)

Digital mode (DTV)

•Press to display the channel information, signal type

and TV setting.

Analog mode (TV)

•Press to display the channel number, signal type and TV setting.

External input mode

•Press to display the external input mode, signal type and TV setting.

BLU-RAY mode

• Press to display the current status.

27.CH + / - (p. 18 / p. 19)

Press to select channels and the external input mode. 28. REV E / FWD D (p. 40)

Press to begin slow forward playback during the pause mode (BD/DVD) and search forward or backward through the disc.

29.STOP C (p. 39)

Press to stop the disc playback.

30.PLAY B (p. 40)

Press to begin the disc playback.

31.REPEAT (p. 41)

Press to toggle between various repeat modes.

32.SUBTITLE (p. 46)

Press to display the subtitle menu (BD/DVD).

33.A-B(p. 41)

Press to playback a defined section between point A and B repeatedly.

34.PIP (p. 48)

Press to turn the picture-in picture feature on or off (only applicable to BD-video which supports the PIP fiunction).

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION WATCHING TV OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAYBLU-RAY

5Installing the Batteries

Install the batteries matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.

Main remote control

(AA x 2)

Simple remote control

(AAA x 2)

SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION

Battery Precautions:

•Be sure to follow the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

•Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g., Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc, or rechargeable batteries like ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

•If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

•Do not try to recharge batteries; they can overheat and rupture.

42MD459B specifications

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Philips 42MD459B user manual 5Installing the Batteries, Main remote control, Battery Precautions

Models: 42MD459B