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General Information

English

The region code for this set is 2.

 

Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at

2

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.

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 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.

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)

 

 

 

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

WARNING LOCATION:

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

ON THE BACKPLATE OF SET

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

 

CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER

 

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).

Symbols Used in this Manual

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

DVD-V – Description refers to playback of DVD-video discs

CD

– Description refers to playback of Audio CDs

MP3

– Description refers to playback of MP3 files

VCD

– Description refers to playback of video CDs.

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.

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