Docking Entertainment System

DVD Kitchen Radio with dock for iPod

DCD778

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Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

– Relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT !

modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.

Remarque : Cet équipement a été testé et a été certifié conforme aux limites imposées pour un appareil numérique de Classe B, conformément à la partie 15 des réglements FCC. Ces limites sont définies aux fins d'assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle. Cet équipement génère, utilise et émet des fréquences radio qui, en cas d'une mauvaise installation ou d'une utilisation non-conforme aux instructions de ce manuel d'utilisation peuvent causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Il n'y a toutefois aucune garantie que des interférences nuisibles ne se produiront pas dans une installation donnée. Si cet équipement cause des interférences nuisibles avec votre poste radio ou de télévision, ce que vous pouvez déterminer en éteignant et en rallumant votre équipement, il est conseillé à l'utilisateur d'essayer de pallier à ces interférences nuisibles en prenant l'une ou l'autre des mesures suivantes:

– Changez la position de l'antenne de réception.

– Augmentez la séparation entre l'équipement et le récepteur.

– Branchez l'équipement sur une source d'alimentation différente de celle sur laquelle le récepteur est

branché.

– Consultez votre distributeur ou un technicien qualifié en la matière pour assistance.

IMPORTANTE !

las modificaciones no autorizadas por el fabricante pueden anular la autoridad de los usuarios para utilizar este aparato.

Nota : Este aparato ha sido probado y cumple con los límites correspondientes a un aparato digital de Clase frente a interferencias perjudiciales en una instalación residencial. Este aparato genera, utiliza y puede emitir energía de frecuencias de radio y, si no se instala y utiliza según el manual de instrucciones, puede provocar interferencias perjudiciales en las comunicaciones de radio. Sin embargo, no existe garantía de que las interferencias no ocurrirán en una instalación particular. Si este aparato provoca interferencias perjudiciales en la recepción de radio o television, que se puede identificar encendiendo y apagando el aparato, recomendamos al usuario que intente solucionar las interferencias siguiendo una o más de las siguientes medidas:

– Cambie la posición de la antena receptora.

– Aumente la separación entre el aparato y el receptor.

– Conecte el aparato a una toma de un circuito diferente al que está conectado el receptor.

– Consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico de radio/TV con experiencia para que le ayuden.

¡IMPORTANTE!

modificações não autorizadas pelo fabricante, podem causar danos na operação deste aparelho.

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C A U T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

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Serial No. __________________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Clean only with dry cloth.

materials

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system

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Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage

Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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 WORLDWIDE

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 protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reserve engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 8

Français -------------------------------------------- 38

Español --------------------------------------------- 70

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATTENTION

L’utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l’irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

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Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9

Environmental information ................................ 9

Maintenance .......................................................... 9

Safety information ................................................ 9

Mounting the Set under a

Cabinet

Preparation .......................................................... 10

Mounting the set ................................................ 10

Installation

Rear connections ............................................... 11

Connecting FM/AM antennas

Connecting TV antenna/CATV

Connecting an additional appliance

Power supply ....................................................... 12

Before using the remote control .................... 12

Replacing battery (lithium CR2025) into the

Remote control .................................................. 12

Setting the clock ................................................. 13

Using the TV screen ........................................... 13

Controls

Controls on the set ........................................... 14

Remote control ............................................ 15-16

Basic Functions

Switching on/ to standby mode and

selecting functions ............................................ 17

Adjusting volume and sound ............................ 17

Adjusting volume

DSC

Mute ...................................................................... 17

Display information ............................................ 17

Adjusting picture ................................................ 17

DOCK for iPod

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TV

Watching TV ........................................................ 19

TV Menu Operation .................................... 20-22

Radio

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 23

Storing preset radio stations ........................... 23

Manual programming

Autostore: Automatic programming

To listen to a preset station

Disc Operations

Playable discs ....................................................... 24

Region codes

Playing discs ......................................................... 24

Selecting and searching ..................................... 25

Selecting a different track/chapter

Fast rewinding/forwarding

GOTO

Different play modes:REPEAT, SHUFFLE and

REPEAT A< >B .................................................... 26

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

REPEAT A< >B

Display information ............................................ 27

Programming tracks/chapters .......................... 27

Playing MP3 disc .................................................. 28

Playing JPEG Picture CD ................................... 28

DVD/VCD Features

INTRO .................................................................. 29

Playing in slow motion ...................................... 29

ZOOM .................................................................. 29

AUDIO ................................................................. 29

SUBTITLE ............................................................. 29

Using the DISC MENU ..................................... 29

DVD Setup Menu

To navigate setup options ................................. 30

General Setup Page ............................................ 30

TV Display

Angle Mark

OSD Language

Screen Saver

Preference Page .................................................. 31

Parental

Default

Password Setup Page ......................................... 31

Timer

................................................................................ 32

External AV Source

................................................................................ 32

Specifications

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Troubleshooting

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Glossary

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General Information

This set complies with the FCC rules,

Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

– This device may not cause harmful interference, and

– This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Cleaning the disc lens

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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

Supplied accessories

– DC 12V adapter

– remote control loaded with CR2025 battery

– 6 iPod Dock adaptors

– Mounting kit: template, 4 spacers, 4 screws

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.

We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

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When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

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Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

Safety information

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Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface.

● Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

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Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system.

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Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power plug can be easily reached.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

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When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power.

To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

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Mounting the Set under a Cabinet

Preparation

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Ask a friend to help out. An extra hand to hold the set makes mounting easier and quicker.

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You may install the unit in the kitchen with or without spacers.

a Find a mounting location near a wall outlet.

Mounting the Set

For full details on how to use the Mounting kit, please refer to the printed instructions in the

Quick Start Guide and Template.

a

Template

B

Using the spacers options. Depending on the thickness of you cabinet bottom (with/ without an overhang), these notch lengths correspond to the 4 notch height in the space holders, and allow you to adjust to the best height to help you mount the unit.

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Measure the height of the cabinet bottom and/overhang.

Turn the spacer counterclockwise to determine which of the 4 heights is most suitable: High • •

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Insert the spacers accordingly.

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Spacer

L (Low)

Arrow

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• Manually fasten the 4 screws down into the spacer holder holes to mount your set. If the overhang is more than 1 1/4 inch, use longer screws (not included).

C

Tip

To prevent damage to your set, do not use an electric drill

– Hold the unit horizontally when installing it, since the CD tray may open if the unit is shaken.

– Use the cable manager to manage excess power cord length.

b b Use the mounting template to test the design and thickness of your kitchen cabinet bottom.

c Decide whether you want to connect the set with other audio/ video equipment.

IMPORTANT!

– Never plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet before installation is completed.

– Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached.

– Do not use a converter or extension cord.

– Install the set as far as possible from sources of interference, such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, fluorescent lamp, etc.

– There should be at least 2.5" distance between the unit and the wall.

– To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking appliance beneath the set, especially while the LCD screen is open or on view.

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Rear connections

Warning:

Never make or change connections with the mains supply switched on.

Connecting FM antenna

It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.

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Fully extend the FM antenna.

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Keep the FM antenna as horizontal as possible

(as far away as possible from the AC adapter,

VCR or other radiation sources).

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Fix the antenna’s end to the wall.

Connecting TV antenna/CATV

(cables not included)

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As shown, plug a TV antenna (for air channel)/

CATV cable (for cable channel) into TV ANT.

Installation

Connecting an additional appliance

It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g.

VCR, video game player, with the set.

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VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

External AV source

1

Connect one end of the AV cable (red/white/ yellow, not supplied) to AV IN jacks on the set, red plug to AUDIO IN R , white plug to

AUDIO IN L , yellow plug to VIDEO IN.

2

Connect the other end of the AV cable to the corresponding AV OUT terminals of the additional appliance.

Before star ting operation, press TV/AV on the remote control to select “AV” in order to activate the input source.

Helpful hints:

– If the connected device has only a single audio

out terminal, connect it to the AUDIO IN L

terminal. Alternatively, you can use a “single to

double” cinch cable, but the output sound will

remain mono.

– Always refer to the owner’s manual of other

equipment for complete connection.

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Installation

Power supply

– The type plate is located on the bottom panel.

– Make sure all connections have been made before connecting the power adapter to the wall outlet.

Before using the remote control

1

Pull out the plastic protective sheet.

2

Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example DISC, TUNER).

3

Then select the desired function (for example

É, í, ë).

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Insert the DC plug of the supplied power adapter to the DC 12V socket on the back panel.

2

Plug the AC plug of the power adapter to the wall outlet.

Replacing battery (lithium

CR2025) into the remote control

1

Push to open the battery tray.

2

Replace a new battery according to the indicated polarity.

3

Push the battery tray back to close it.

CAUTION!

– To avoid the hanging power supply cord from touching other heating or cooking apparatus to cause danger, please use the fixer to fasten the cord on the wall or route it away from other appliances when installing the unit.

CAUTION!

– Remove battery if it is exhausted or will not be used for a long time.

– Battery contains chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

– Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Installation

Setting the clock

The time is displayed using the 12-hour clock.

1

Check the set is switched to standby mode.

(see Basic Functions, Switch on/to standby )

➜ --:-- flashes by default if the clock is not set.

2

On the set, press CLOCK on the set.

➜

The hour digits start flashing (AM

12: 00 by default).

3

Hold down or press TUNING

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( + - ) on the set to set the hour. Release TUNING

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( + - ) when you have reached the correct setting.

4

Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.

➜

The minute digits start flashing.

5

Repeat step 3 to set the minute.

6

Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.

➜

The clock shows the set time.

Helpful hints:

– You may lose your clock setting when the power cord is disconnected or power failure occurs.

Using the TV screen

The set is equipped with a 8.5” TFT LCD monitor. You can watch TV on it. If you insert a disc, it will serve as an additional display for messages (e.g. PLAY, STOP), and information stored on the disc.

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Press PUSH at the bottom of the set to release

TV panel.

2

Pull the down the panel (maximum 110 0 ).

3

Turn around the panel to find the screen.

4

Adjust the screen to a suitable angle (maximum

270 0 ).

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Controls

Controls on the set (illustrations on page 3)

Front panel

1

B

– switches the set on or to standby mode

2

SOURCE

– selects functions: DVD (VCD, CD or MP3),

TUNER, TV or AV

3

iPod

– selects iPod source

4

CLOCK

– activates/confirms clock time setting

5

PROG

– RADIO/TV: programs preset stations/channels

6

iR (REMOTE SENSOR)

– sensor for the infrared remote control

Helpful hints: Always point the remote control towards this sensor.

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LCD display

– displays the status of the set

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0 EJECT

– opens/closes the disc tray

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DISPLAY

– toggles clock (or timer) display/ status of the set

0

MUTE

– switches the sound off temporarily

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3 , 4 PRESET / CHANNEL

– RADIO: selects a preset radio station

(down, up)

– TV/CATV: selects a TV channel

(down, up)

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VOL / TIMER

– adjusts the volume level

– activates or deactivates timer

– alarm timer with setting options from 1 to 180 minutes

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TUNING +/-

– DVD/VCD/CD: skips tracks or chapters backward/forward

– RADIO: tunes to radio stations

– CLOCK: adjusts the hour/minute

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– DISC: stops or pauses disc playback

– RADIO: selects wavebands, FM or AM

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starts or pauses disc playback.

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MODE

– selects different play modes; e.g. REPEAT or

SHUFFLE (random order)

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DSC (Digital Sound Control)

– selects predefined sound settings: CLASSIC, POP,

MOVIE, SPEECH

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PRESET 1/2/3/4/5

– RADIO: quickly access the stored stations

Bottom panel

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OPEN

– pulls to open the dock door.

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TV screen

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iPod cradle

– cradles iPod

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PUSH

– push here to release LCD monitor

Rear panel

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DC 12V

– socket for the supplied 12V AC/DC adapter

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AV IN

– connects to the AV OUT jacks on the external appliance

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TV ANT

– connects to the external TV antenna or CATV

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FM pigtail antenna

– improves FM reception

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Remote control

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IMPORTANT!

– First, select the source you wish to control by pressing a source button(DISC,

RADIO or TV for example).

– Then, select the desired functions ( í,

ë, for example).

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Controls

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B

– switches the set on or to standby mode

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Source buttons

DISC /TUNER

– DISC: selects disc functions: DVD, VCD, CD or

MP3

– RADIO: selects tuner source iPod / AV

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selects iPod source

– selects the input from an external connected appliance

DTV/ATV

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selects Digital TV (DTV) or Analog TV (ATV)

3

REPEAT / SHUFFLE

– selects play modes of REPEAT or SHUFFLE

(random order)

4

REPEAT A-B

– repeats a section on a disc

5

SYSTEM MENU

– enters or exits the system or TV menu.

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AUDIO

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selects audio channels or selects a sound track language in a DVD

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EPG / ÉÅ

– starts/ pause disc playback

– DTV: turns on/off EPG (Electronic Program

Guide)

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DVD/VCD/CD: skips tracks or chapters backward/forward

– RADIO: selects a preset radio station

(up, down)

– TV: selects a TV channel (up, down)

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Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– DVD/VCD/CD: selects a track/title/chapter

number

– TV: selects a TV channel number

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DSC (Digital Sound Control)

– selects predefined sound settings: CLASSIC, POP,

MOVIE, SPEECH

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Controls

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– opens/closes the disc tray

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ERASE/ WRITE

– TV: skips a programmed channel, or store a new analog TV channel.

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PICTURE

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toggle to select picture setting options: BRIGHT,

CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT

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DISC MENU

– enters or exits the disc content menu

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3 / 4 / à / á

– navigation controls (up, down, left, right) to scroll through disc/menu options

à / á

– DISC: starts fast search backward or forward

2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X

– RADIO: tunes to radio stations

OK

– confirms selection

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MUTE

– turns on/off the speaker output.

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VOL +/-

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adjusts the volume level

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adjusts the picture values.

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V-CHIP /

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– stops playback/ cancels program function.

– TV: displays V-Chip password entry

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/ GOTO

– goes directly to desired title, chapter, time or track.

– DTV: enables sub-channel number input

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CC / SUBTITLE

– DVD: selects a subtitle language

– TV: turns on/off TV caption

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INFO. / DISPLAY

– toggles clock (or timer) display/ status of the set

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QUIT / ZOOM

– enlarges or reduces the video image during playback.

– TV: goes back to previous on-screen display menu

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ANGLE / PROG

– RADIO/TV: programs preset stations/channels

– VCD/CD: programs tracks

– views picture from different recorded camera angles (if available on your disc)

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Basic functions

Switching on/ to standby and selecting functions

1

To switch on, press B, or press SOURCE, or iPod (or DISC/TUNER, iPod/AV, or DTV/

ATV on the remote control).

➜

The system will switch on the last selected source.

2

To select your function, press SOURCE or iPod once or more (or DISC/TUNER, iPod/AV, or

DTV/ATV on the remote control).

3

Press B to switch the set to standby.

Helpful hints:

– In the standby mode, the tone, sound settings, tuner presets, and the volume level (up to a maximum volume level of 20) will be retained in the set’s memory.

Display information

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During playback, press DISPLAY to switch between the clock/timer display and the status of the set (or on the remote control, INFO /

DISPLAY ).

Adjusting picture

On the TV screen, you can adjust your picture settings: Brightness, Contrast, Color and Tint.

Adjusting picture

On the TV screen, you can adjust your picture settings: Brightness, Contrast, Color and Tint.

1

On the remote control, press PICTURE once or more to select BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,

COLOR and TINT.

2

Press VOL +/- to adjust the value between 00 and 32.

Adjusting volume and sound

Adjusting Volume

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Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume.

➜

Display shows

VOLUME and. a number from

00 to 32.

DSC

D igital Sound Control enables you to select predefined sound settings.

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Press DSC repeatedly to select your desired sound setting:

➜

CLASSIC, POP, MOVIE or SPEECH is displayed.

MUTE

During playback, you can temporarily switch off the sound without switching off the set.

1

Press MUTE to switch off the sound.

➜

MUTE appears on the TV screen .

Playback continues without sound.

2

To switch on the sound, press MUTE again or adjust the volume with VOL controls.

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DOCK for iPod

Playing Apple iPod using

DCD778

The set is equipped with a dock for iPod. By connecting Apple iPod dock to the set, you can listen to the sound of the docked player through the powerful speakers of the set, and view the iPod video (if available) through the set’s LCD.

Removing the dock adaptor

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Slightly push up the adaptor to un-latch, then take it out.

Push up

Compatible iPod player

●

Most Apple iPod models with 30-pin dock connector as follows:

20GB, 40GB, 20/30GB Photo, 40/60GB Photo,

30GB Video, 60GB Video, Mini and Nano.

● iPod Shuffle is not supported.

Playing Apple iPod

1

Correctly place the iPod in the dock, then close the door.

Dock adaptor

Before plugging your player in the dock, snap the suitable dock adaptor (supplied) into the dock to provide a snug fit for the player to be docked.

Selecting the correct dock adaptor

●

6 iPod dock adaptors are included. Each adaptor has indication to match different iPod types.

Installing the dock adaptor

1

Open the dock door as shown below.

2

As the arrow indicated in the figure, fit in the selected adaptor, then gently push the adaptor inward to latch it.

2

Press iPod on the main unit (or iPod / AV on the remote control) .

3

Power on your iPod.

4

Select and playback your favourite song/video/ photo on the iPod.

Notes:

– Using the following buttons only (

2;, à / á ,

O

P, VOLUME, DSC, PICTURE and MUTE ) on the DCD778 and its remote control, you can control some iPod playback features, such as, Play/

Pause, selecting next/previous track, fast forwarding/rewinding and changing volume. For other iPod operation features (such as menu navigation), use the buttons on your iPod.

– Stop ( Ç) function of disc playback is not available to the docked player.

Dock adaptor

Charging iPod battery using the dock

In the standby or the iPod mode, you can charge the iPod while docking.

Note:

– iPod charging is not available in DISC, TUNER and TV mode.

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TV

Watching TV

The set can receive both Digital TV (DTV) and

Analog TV (ATV).

1

Check your TV set has been properly connected and placed. (see Installation, Connecting TV antenna/CATV and Using the TV Screen)

2

Press DTV / ATV on the remmote control to select DTV ( Digital TV ) or ATV (Analog TV) (or

SOURCE on the set).

●

Pressing SOURCE can select either digital TV or analog TV only, depending on the last selected TV source.

3

To receive cable channel, select HRC, IRC or

STD through the TV Menu Operation on the next page (See “Setting up TV”).

4

The first time you use the TV, press and hold PROG until the auto scann progress bar

(digital TV or analog TV) appears.

Using EPG (Electronic Program Guide) -

Digital TV only

In Digital TV, you can access EPG content which may include program availability, backgroud information, etc..

1

In Digital TV, press EPG on the remote control to turn on EPG information.

2

If necessary, use 3 / 4 / à / áand OK on the remote control to select and confirm your selection.

3

To turn off EPG, press EPG again.

Turning on/off TV caption

●

Press CC / SUBTITLE once or more to turn on or off TV caption (if available), or display various caption displaying effects.

Selecting audio language (Digital TV only)

●

Press AUDIO on the remote control to select language spoken on the TV (if available).

➜

Available channels (DTV or ATV) are programmed,

➜

After all channels are stored, the first autostore channel will then automatically play.

5

Press PRESET / CHANNEL 3 4 to select your desired channel (on the remote control, O

P CH ) or

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to select the channel number directly. e.g.

Channel 2: Press 0 and then, 2

Channel 10, Press 1 and then, 0

●

For Digital TV, you also need to press /GOTO on the remote control to enable sub-channel selection, then input your desired sub-channel number.

Helpful hints:

– To receive the cable channels, you must connect your TV to the cable TV outlet using a CATV cable

(not supplied), and program your TV by select TV source (HRC, IRC or STD) in the TV menu according to your region.

Using ERASE/WRITE button on the remote control

To skip a stored channel

1

Selelect the channel you want to skip.

2

Press once ERASE/ WRITE on the remote control.

➜

The current channel number appears in red.

● The channel will skip when using 3 or 4 to select a TV channel.

To restore a skipped channel to be selectable

1

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter the skipped channel number.

2

Press ERASE/ WRITE on the remote control.

➜

The skipped channel will be selectableusing 3 or 4.

To store a new channel (Analog TV only)

1

When a new analog channel is found, use the

Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter a desired channel number.

2

Press ERASE/ WRITE on the remote control.

● The new channel will be stored.

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TV Menu Operation

Using the TV menu

This TV menu enables you to access the advanced TV features or setup options.

1

In TV mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

➜

The TV menu will appear.

2

Press 3 or 4 on the remote to select the desired menu page: Channel or Setup.

3

Press á to enter the selected menu page.

4

Press 3 or 4 on the remote to highlight an option.

5

To access an option, press á.

If sub-options are available, press á repeatedly until the desired appears.

If sub-menu needs navigation, use à / á to select, then press OK to confirm.

To return to the upper-level menu

●

Press QUIT (in cases of value adjustment).

To remove the menu

●

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

Channel Page

The options included in Channel page are “TV

Input”, “TV Source”, “Auto Program”, and

“Erase/Write”.

Setting up TV

Set up your TV for the cable or air reception.

1

In the Channel page, when TV Input is highlighted, press á once or more to select

Digital TV or Analog TV.

2

In the Channel page, when TV Source is highlighted, press á repeatedly to select AIR,

STD, HRC or IRC.

●

To receive the cable channels, select STD, HRC or IRC.

●

To receive air channels, select AIR.

Helpful hints:

– To receive the cable channels, you must connect your TV to the cable TV outlet using a CATV cable

(not supplied).

Auto Program

Auto search and store all the available digital or analog channels.

1

When Auto Program is highlighted, press á to enter its sub-option.

The following message will appear “ Do you really want to do it ?”.

2

Use à / áto select “Yes” or “No”, then press

OK to confirm.

➜

If “Yes” is confirmed, the TV will start to search all available DTV or ATV channels.

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TV Menu Operation

Skipping TV channel

1

In the Channel page, when Erase/Write is highlighted, press á to enter its sub-menu.

2

Press à / á to select Digital TV or Analog

TV you are in.

3

Use 4 or 3 to enter Channel and Skip section, or go back to the upper section (Digital TV and

Analog TV).

4

Use à / á to select “Channel” .

➜

The stored TV channels will appear under

“Channel” option.

5

Use 3 / 4 / à / áto select the desired channel number.

6

Use 3 / 4 / à / áto select “Skip” , then select “Yes” or “No” to confirm the selection to skip or not.

Setup Page

The options included in Setup page are “

Language”, “Time”, “V-Chip”, “Transparent”, and

“Default Setting”.

Language

There are three different OSD languages for selection.

●

Select English, French or Spanish

Time Zone ( Digital TV only)

The following USA time zones are offered:

Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic and Eastern.

V-Chip

Using the V-Chip feature, you can put different restriction levels on what your children watch.

To unlock the V-Chip

The V-Chip uses 4-digit numerical password. The default password is 3308.

1

In the SETUP page, press 3 or 4 to highlight V-

Chip , then press á to enter.

●

You may also press V-CHIP /

9 to bring up the password menu.

2

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter either default password or current password.

➜

The V-Chip will be unlocked, and you can enter its sub-menus: V-Chip Lock, TV Ratings,

Movie Ratings, Change PINa and Region

Ratings .

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TV Menu Operation

To Change your V-Chip password

1

Unlock the V-Chip if locked (See “Unlock the

V-Chip ”).

2

In the V-Chip sub-menu, use 3 or 4 to highlight

Change PIN , then press á to enter.

➜

The message “ Enter New PIN” will appear:

3

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter your new 4-digit password.

4

Enter again the new password to confirm.

➜

The password is now changed.

Helpful hints:

– The V-Chip lock can be unlocked by either the default password or the currently set password.

To enable/disable the V-Chip lock

1

In the V-Chip sub-menu, use 3 or 4 to highlight

V-Chip Lock .

3

Press á to select “On’’ or “Off ” to enable or disable the lock.

To set TV ratings

1

In the V-Chip sub-menu, use 3 or 4 to highlight

TV ratings , then press á to enter.

➜

The menu appears

2

Use 3 / 4 / à / áto highlight the desired rating, press OK to confirm.

To set Movie ratings

The rating options are shown onscreen in descending order of suitability for children. For example, setting a rating at PG-13 will lock out playback of scenes rated PG-13 onwards.

1

In the V-Chip sub-menu, use 3 or 4 to highlight

Movie Ratings , then press á to enter the options:

G

PG

PG - 13

R

NC - 17.

X

NR

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2

Press 3 / 4 to select your option.

3

Press OK to confirm.

●

To unlock a rating, press OK again.

To set Region ratings

This setup is only available for digital TV channel containing the signal of V-Chip 2.0.

1

In the V-Chip sub-menu, use 3 or 4 to highlight

Region Ratings , then press á to enter the the following options: “Tumbolia region, alternate US ”, “0. Humor Level”,

“1. Intelligenoe Level”.

2

When “0. Humor Level” or “1. Intelligenoe

Level ” is highlighted, press á repeatedly to select desired sub-options.

Transparent

You can turn on/off the display transparency for the menu by selecting “On” or “Off ”.

Miscellaneous

By selecting “Miscellaneous, you can reset the TV menu setups to the default.

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Radio

Tuning to radio stations

1

Press SOURCE once or more to select TUNER mode.(or on the remote control, DISC /

TUNER ).

➜Display: The waveband, radio station frequency and if programmed, a preset number are shown.

2

Press Ç/ BAND on the set once or more to select your waveband: FM or AM.

3

Press and hold TUNING -, + (or à / á on the remote control ) until the frequency in the display starts running.

➜

The radio automatically tunes to a station of sufficient reception. Display shows Srch during automatic tuning.

4

Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired radio station.

● To tune to a weak station, press TUNING -, +

(or à / á on the remote control ) briefly and repeatedly until optimal reception is found.

Autostore: automatic programming

Autostore automatically starts programming radio stations from preset 1. Any previous presets e.g. manually programmed will be erased.

●

Press and hold PROG until

AUTO appears.

➜

Available stations are programmed (20FM and 10 AM).

➜

After all stations are stored, the last autostore preset station automatically plays.

To listen to a preset station

●

Press PRESET / CHANNEL 3 4 until the desired preset station is displayed (or on the remote control O

P CH).

Or, press PRESET 1/2/3/4/5 buttons to quickly access the stored stations.

Storing preset radio stations

You can store up to 30 preset radio stations in the memory (20 FM and 10AM).

Manual programming

1

Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to radio stations”).

2

Press PROG to activate programming.

➜ Display shows: current radio frequency and

PROG flashes.

3

Press PRESET / CHANNEL 3 4 to select a preset number (on the remote control, O

P

CH )

OR, To store a quick-access station later, press one of PRESET 1/2/3/4/5 buttons.

● Repeat step 1 to 3 to store other quick access.

● Totally 5 stations can be assigned to quick access.

4

Press PROG to confirm.

➜ Display: PROG disappears.

5

Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations.

Helpful hints:

– You can erase a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.

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Disc Operations

IMPORTANT!

– Use 12cm discs only!

– The set is designed for regular discs.

Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc.

– Depending on the format of DVDs or

VCDs, some operations may be different or restricted.

– If the inhibit icon appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time.

– CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record companies may be unplayable on this system.

Playable discs

Your DVD Player will play:

– Digital Video Discs (DVDs).

– Video CDs (VCDs).

– Super Video CDs (SVCDs).

– Digital Video Discs + Recordable

(DVD+R).

– Digital Video Discs + Rewritable

(DVD+RW).

– Compact Discs (CDs).

– MP3 disc on CD-R (W).

– Maximum 16 characters display.

– Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1

kHz, 48 kHz.

– Supported Bit-rates: 32~192 kbps, variable bitrates.

– Picture (JPEG) files on CD-R(W).

– JPEG/ISO 9660 format.

Region Codes

To play on this DVD player, DVDs must be labelled for ALL regions or Region 1. You cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions.

Note:

– If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Improper formatted discs will not play on this DVD Player.

Playing discs

1

Press SOURCE once or more to select DVD mode (or on the remote control, DISC/

TUNER ).

➜

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

2

Press

0 EJECT to open the disc tray.

3

Insert a disc with the print side facing up and close the disc tray.

4

Playback will start automatically (depending on the disc type).

➜

If a disc menu appears on the screen, use the navigation controls 3 / 4 / à / á and press OK to select your playback options.

➜

If the disc is locked by parental control, see

DVD Setup Menu, PREFERENCE PAGE .

4

To pause playback., press

9 .

5

Press ÉÅ to resume playback from the last position.

6

To stop playback, press

9 again.

7

To remove the disc, press

0 EJECT .

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Disc Operations

Selecting and searching

Selecting a different track / chapter

GOTO

1

During playback, press /GOTO once or more on the remote control.

➜

TV screen shows various search bars in the sequence as follows:

For DVD/VCD/CD:

●

During playback, briefly press

∞

/

§

TUNING +/ once or more until your desired track/chapter number appears (or on the remote control, O

P CH)

or

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to select the track/chapter number directly. e.g.

Track/chapter 2: Press 0 and then, 2

Track/chapter10, Press 1 and then, 0

For DVDs:

(used to select chapter number, or title fitle field using à / á on the remote control)

(used to select playtime within the current title)

For MP3/JPEG:

●

Use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / à / á and OK to select the desired file or file folder.

(used to select playtime within the current chapter)

For VCDs/CDs:

(used to select playtime within the entire disc)

(used to select playtime within the current track)

Fast backwarding/forwarding

1

During playback, press à / á on the remote control repeatedly to select fast search speed

(x2, x4, x8 , x16 or x32).

➜

The disc plays at a high speed.

2

When you recognize the passage you want, press ÉÅ or OK.

➜ Normal playback resumes.

(used to select a track number within the entire disc)

For MP3:

(used to select a file number within the entire disc)

(used to select playtime within the current file)

2

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to input your title/track/chapter number or playtime.

➜

After selecting, playback will automatically start from the selected chapter/track or playtime.

Helpful hints:

– An invalid input value for the current disc will be ingored.

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Disc Operations

Different play modes: REPEAT,

SHUFFLE and REPEAT A<>B

REPEAT

DVDs:

CHAPTER: Repeats current chapter

TITLE: Repeats current title

ALL: Repeats the entire disc

Audio CDs:

TRACK: plays current track repeatedly.

ALL: plays all the tracks repeatedly.

MP3/JPEG:

SINGLE: plays a selected file

REPEAT ONE: plays an MP3 file repeatedly or keep a JPEG image still on the screen.

REPEAT FOLDER: plays all files in the selected folder repeatedly.

FOLDER: plays a selected file folder

1

During playback, press REPEAT/SHUFFLE

(or MODE on the set) once or more to select play modes.

2

To return to normal playback, press REPEAT/

SHUFFLE (or MODE on the set) repeatedly until no more play mode appears.

➜ You can also press

Ç

to cancel your play modes

Repeat A<>B

You can play a certain scene or passage repeatedly.

1

During playback , press REPEAT A-B on the remote control to mark the start point of the chosen scene or passage.

➜ A appears in the TV screen.

2

Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point.

➜ AB appears .

3

To return to normal playback, press REPEAT A-

B repeatedly until “Repeat A-B” disappears .

➜ You can also press

Ç

to cancel your play modes.

SHUFFLE

You can play the contents in a disc in a random order.

1

During playback, press REPEAT/SHUFFLE

(or MODE on the set) once or more to select or cancel SHUFFLE mode

●

Shuffle play begins only when the current playback ends.

➜

You can also press

Ç

to cancel your play modes.

FOLDER: plays a selected file folder

1

Press REPEAT/SHUFFLE (or MODE on the set) once or more to select play modes.

2

To return to normal playback, press

Ç

and then,

ÉÅ .

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MP3 only:

SHUFFLE: plays all files in the selected folder in random order.

**The REPEAT A-B function can only be set within the same chapter or track.

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Disc Operations

Display information

During playback, press DISPLAY/INFO. on the remote control repeatedly to select your display options:

CDs/VCDs:

Single Elapsed - elapsed playback time of current track.

Single Remain - remaining time of current track.

Total Elapsed - elapsed playback time of disc.

Total Remain - remaining playback time of disc.

DVDs:

Title Elapsed - elapsed playback time of current title.

Title Remain - remaining time of current title.

Chapter Elapsed - elapsed playback time of current chapter.

Chapter Remain - remaining time of current chapter.

**Options available subject to type of disc. Not available for MP3-CDs.

Programming tracks/chapters

You can select and program 20 tracks/ chapters for playback. If you like, store any track/chapter more than once.

CDs/VCDs

1

Press PROG on the remote control to activate programming mode.

➜

The program pop-up appears for you to

enter the desired track/chapter numbers.

2

Use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / à / á on the remote control to select your desired program position.

●

If you need to go the next /previous page to continue programming, navigate to highlight

4 / ¢.

3

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter your desired track/ chapter number (in 2 digits)

E.g. Track/chapter 7, press 0 and then, 7.

4

To start playback, navigate to highlight START.

●

If necessary, press OK to confirm.

Erasing the program

Either:

●

Press PROG on the remote control again, or

●

Use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / à / á to highlight EXIT.

➜

The program pop-up disappears.

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Disc Operations

Playing MP3 disc

1

In disc mode, load an MP3/WMA disc.

➜

A data disc menu appears on the TV screen.

Playing JPEG Picture CD

1

Load a JPEG Picture disc.

➜

After several seconds of disc loading, pictures will be automatically slide showed on the TV screen at an interval of 4-5 seconds.

●

For the user-made JPEG disc, you may need to press OK on the remote control to start slideshow.

To exit slide show

1

Press Ç.

➜

Thumbnail pictures appear on the TV screen.

●

You may use to select a desired picture, then press OK on the remote control to display it in a full screen, and slide show will auto start from the selected picture.

2

Press 3 , 4 to select an album and press ÉÅ to open it.

3

Press 3 , 4 to highlight a desired track.

●

You may directly use the Numeric Keypad

(0-9) to input a track number.

4

To start playback, press ÉÅ.

●

During playback, press

∞

/

§

(or O

P on the remote control) to select the next or previous track.

●

During playback, press 3 , 4 to highlight another track, then press ÉÅ two times to start its playback.

Rotating pictures (JPEG)

●

During slide show, press to rotate a picture on the TV screen.

3 : Flip a picture vertically

4 : Flip a picture horizontally

à: Rotate a picture anti-clockwise

á: Rotate a picture clockwise

Zooming pictures (JPEG)

●

During slideshow, press ZOOM repeatedly to display a picture at enlarged sizes (125%, 150% or 200%) or reduced sizes (75% or 50%).

Use 3 / 4 / à / áto pan across the enlarged picture.

➜

Slide show is paused at a zoomed picture, and slide show will resume when the zoomed picture is adjusted to the normal size.

Slide show playback mode (JPEG)

During slide show, press DISPLAY repeatedly to select various slide-show playback modes.

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DVD/VCD Features

ZOOM

Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the video/ JPEG image during playback.

●

Press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom in and out on the playback video image.

➜

Image size enlarges at 2X, 3 X, 4 X or reduces at 1/2, 1/3, 1/4.

For JPEG: Image size enlarges at 125%, 150%,

200% or reduces at 50%, 75%,.

●

To return to normal playback, press ZOOM repeatedly until the numbers disappear

Using the DISC MENU

1

During playback, press DISC MENU on the remote control to enter the disc menu.

2

Use the navigation controls 1 / 2 / à / á to select your playback options.

3

Press OK to confirm.

4

Press DISC MENU to exit.

** DISC MENU available subject to format of disc.

AUDIO

DVDs:

●

On the remote control, press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language for sound track

VCDs/CDs:

●

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio channel for sound output:

MONO LEFT - MONO RIGHT - STEREO

SUBTITLE (DVD only)

●

Press SUBTITLE on the remote control repeatedly to select different subtitle languages.

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DVD Setup Menu

To navigate setup options

In the stop mode of DVD, use the remote control to select the setup options.

1

In the DISC mode, press SYSTEM MENU to enter SETUP mode.

2

Press à / á to select the desired SETUP page:

General Setup Page, Password Setup Page and Preference Page

3

Press 3 / 4 to highlight an option.

4

Enter its submenu by pressing á.

5

Move the cursor by pressing 3 / 4 to highlight the selected item.

6

Press OK to confirm.

To return to the upper-level menu

●

Press à or QUIT (in cases of value adjustment).

General Setup Page

TV Display (default WIDE)

●

Select PS (Pan and Scan) for TV display at 4:3 aspect ratio if your DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing

●

Select LB (Letterbox) for TV display at 4:3 aspect ratio if your DVD is formatted for widescreen viewing.

●

Select WIDE for TV display at 16:9 aspect ratio.

To remove the menu

●

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

Angle Mark (default OFF)

Views picture from different recorded camera angles (if available on your disc).

●

Select ON or OFF.

OSD Language (default English)

There are three different OSD languages for selection.

●

Select English, French or Spanish.

Screen Saver (default ON)

The screen saver appears after 3 minutes in the pause/ stop mode.

●

Select ON or OFF.

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DVD Setup Menu

Password Setup Page

You can change the PARENTAL password (3308 by default).

To change your password

1

In Password Setup Page, press 4 to select

Password .

2

Press á to select Change.

➜

The Password pop-up appears.

3

Use Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote

4 control to enter your old and new passwords in the 3 boxes.

Press OK to confirm.

Preference Page

Parental

The rating of DVD discs equipped with the child lock function is content-based and varies with different discs. Depending on the particular disc, you can lock out selected scenes or playback of the entire disc.

To set your parental rating

1

In Preference Page, Press 4 to select

Parental .

2

Press á to enter the options:

KID SAFE

G

PG

PG 13

PGR

R

NC 17

ADULT

3

Press 3 / 4 to select your option.

4

Press OK to confirm.

➜

The password pop-up appears

5

Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter your 4-digit password

(3308 by default)

●

To change the password, see Password Setup

Page .

Default

You can use this function to reset all settings except for your PARENTAL password.

1

Use the navigation controls to select Default.

2

Press á to select RESET.

3

Press OK to confirm.

➜

The rating options are shown onscreen in descending order of suitability for children.

For example, setting a rating at PG will lock out playback of scenes rated PG-13 onwards.

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Timer

TIMER

Set the timer period to activate a beeper alarm.

Setting the timer

1

On the set, press TIMER on the set to activate.

➜

Display shows

TIMER and the 000 digits flashes.

2

Turn the TIMER control on the set counter-/ clockwise to adjust your timer period (from 001 to 180 minutes.)

3

Press TIMER again (within 90 seconds) to confirm.

➜

Timer period starts to count down.

To cancel the timer

Press TIMER during the countdown.

➜

Clock time appears.

External AV Source

External AV source

It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g.

VCR, video game player, with the set.

1

Check the external appliance has been properly connected (see Installation, Connecting an additional appliance ).

2

Press repeatedly SOURCE to select AV source

(or on the remote control, B and iPod/AV).

3

To avoid noise distor tion, turn down the volume on your external device.

4

Press the PLAY key on the connected appliance to start playback.

5

To adjust the sound and volume, use the sound controls on your external equipment and the

DCD778.

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DISC PLAYER

LCD screen size ............................................... 8.5 inches

Laser wavelength ...................................................................

................. (CD) 790 + 20nm /(DVD) 655+ 15nm

Video system ............................................................. NTSC

Video resolution ......................................... > 250 lines

Video signal-to-noise ............................................... 60dB

Frequency response .............................. 20Hz~20kHz

Audio signal-to-noise ..........................................

≥ 60dB

Audio distortion + noise ...............

≤ 65 dB (1kHz)

Channel separation .............................

≥ 45dB (1kHz)

Dynamic range ........................................................... 70dB

Radio

System ................................................................................. PLL

Frequency range

AM ........................................................... 530~1700 kHz

FM ............................................................ 87.5~108 MHz

GENERAL

Power ................................... AC100V~240V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption ............................................

∼ 30W

Dimension .... 369mmx290mmx91mm (W/H/D)

........................................ 14.5” x 11.4” x 3.6” (W/H/D)

Weight .............................................................. About 6lb

Philips reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.

Specifications

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or

PHILIPS for help.

Disc cannot play

Problem

No sound

Solution

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Make sure a disc is loaded.

Make sure a disc is loaded with the label side up.

Disc dirty or damaged. Clean the disc.

Make sure the region code of the player is the same as that of the DVD disc loaded.

Moisture has condensed in the player. Remove the disc and leave the player power-on until the moisture evaporates.

✔

✔

✔

Check whether the set is connected securely.

Make sure the set is not in the MUTE mode. If it is, press MUTE to turn on the speaker.

Check whether the volume on the set has been set to the lowest level. If it has, turn up the volume.

No picture

Remote control does not work

✔ Check whether the set is connected securely.

✔

✔

✔

✔

First, select the source you wish to control by pressing a source button (DVD, RADIO or TV for example). Then, select the desired functions

( í, ë, for example).

Remove obstacles between the remote control and the player, and point directly instead of at a wide angle at the infrared sensor on the player.

Make sure the battery has been inser ted properly (check polarity).

Battery maybe exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one.

Radio reception is poor.

The Clock setting is erased.

✔

✔

If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception.

Increase the distance between the set and a TV,

VCR or radiation source.

✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock.

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Cable channels cannot be received

Troubleshooting

✔

✔

Program your TV for cable reception through

TV menu operation.

Make sure that your TV is connected to the cable outlet, and that the cable is securely attached.

The menu navigation of the docked iPod cannot be carried out through the buttons on DCD778 or its remote control.

✔ The buttons on DCD778 and its remote control can have some iPod playback features. To navigate the menu, use the controls on the docked iPod.

The STOP

9 and some buttons on

DCD778 and its remote control have no function.

✔ Only the buttons (

2;, à / á, O P

VOLUME, MUTE, DSC ) function.

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Glossary

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.

Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate 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 the selection of images, sound, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

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, “MPE” is the abbreviation of

Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1)

Audio Layer 3. Through the MP3 format, one

CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

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.

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

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.

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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY

ONE (1) YEAR

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below.

WHO IS COVERED:

Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase

(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.

WHAT IS COVERED:

The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect arises and a valid claim is received by Philips within the Warranty Period.

At its option, Philips will either (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory, or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product.

Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty, whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property.

When a refund is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.

Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.

Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements can result in delay.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIM-

ITATIONS:

This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manufactured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even if packaged or sold with the product. Non-

Philips manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their own products packaged with the bundled product.

Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or other information is not covered under this Limited

Warranty.

This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b) to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than

Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.

• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips.

• Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or for lost data or lost software.

• Damage occurring to product during shipping.

• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes

(including but not limited to rental purposes).

• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt can be provided.

• Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO

RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:

1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish

Speaking)

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS

WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON-

SUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN-

TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF

ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD-

UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICA-

BLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI-

TY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS

PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION

OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

3121 233 48801

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PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA

P.O. BOX 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/usasupport

DCD778

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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