The region code for this set is 2.
Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at
different times in different regions of the world,all
players have region codes and discs can have an
optional region code.If you load a disc of a different
region code to your player,you will see the region code notice on
the screen.The disc will not playback,and should be unloaded.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,Inc.US
Pat.No. 5,451,942,5,956,674, 5,974,380,5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending.“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems,Inc.All Rights
Reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protectiontechnology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S.patents and other intel-
lectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners.Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation,and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision Corporation.Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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English
General Information
Thank you for purchasing this Philips System.This Owner’s
Manual explains the basic operation of this System.

Environmental Information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
Packaging has been made easy to separate into three materials:
cardboard (box),polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags,protective foam sheet).
Your System consists of materials which can be recycled and
reused if disassembled by a specialised company.Please observe
the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materi-
als,exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Supplied Accessories

• Remote control •
Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
• SCART cable
(not available for all versions)
• MW antenna • FM antenna • Speaker set
• RF Coaxial cable • Owner’s Manual

Safety Information

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,do not expose
this device to rain or moisture.
• Before operating the System,check that the operating voltage
indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside
the voltage selector) is identical with the voltage of your local
power supply.If not,please consult your dealer.
Place the System on a flat,hard and stable surface.
• There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the
disc tray to be opened.
• In cabinet,allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space all around
the player for adequate ventilation.
• Do not expose your player to extreme of temperature or
humidity.
If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,or
is placed in a very damp room,moisture may condense on the lens
of the disc unit inside the System player.Should this occur,the
System would not operate
normally.Leave the player on for about one hour with no disc in
the System until normal playback is possible.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bear-
ings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on this unit.If liquid is spilled
into the unit,consult qualified service engineer.
When the System is switched to Standby mode,it is
still consuming some power.To disconnect the sys-
tem from the power supply completely,remove the
AC power plug from the wall socket.

Symbols Used in this Manual

The below symbols appear in some headings and notes with
the following meanings:

Laser safety

This unit employs a laser.Due to possible eye injury,only a
qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt
to service this device.
USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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The System is in conformity with the EMC
directive and low-voltage directive.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your System and
enter below the Serial No.Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. MX5100VR
Serial No.
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length 655 nm (DVD) 790 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 0.8 mW (DVD) 0.5 mW (VCD/CD)
WARNING LOCATION:
ON THE BACKPLATE OF SET
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
Helpful Hints!
Some DVD video discs require specific functions or allow
only limited functions during playback.
“”may appears on the TV screen which means that
the function is not available on that specific DVD video
disc.It also appears when a prohibited operation has been
encountered by this unit or the disc.
– Description refers to playback of Audio CDs
– Description refers to playback of MP3 files
– Description refers to playback of video CDs.

CD

MP3

VCD

– Description refers to playback of DVD-video discs

DVD-V

About the PBC Function of VIDEO CD

This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of VIDEO CD standard,
with PBC function.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function):You can enjoy playback picture as
well as music CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function):When using a VIDEO CD with PBC
function,“PBC” appears on the display.

What is PBC? “PBC” stands for the PlayBack

Control.

You can play interactive software using a menu screens.Refer to
instructions of VIDEO CD.
Note:
– When playing Video CDs with PBC function,some opera-
tions (e.g.,select and repeat tracks) cannot be per-
formed unless the function is cancelled temporarily
(refer to page 16).
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