DVD Video / SACD Player DVP900SA/00_A DVP900SA/69 User manual Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support /00_3139 246 13871 01-41 DVP900_00A1 15/09/2004, 10:00 AM...
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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A.
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As DVD technology advances, these enhancements will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www.p4c.philips.com for software upgrade. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD Player is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing any such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD- Audio disc retailer.
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English --------------------------------------- 8 Français ------------------------------------ 42 Deutsch ------------------------------------ 78 Nederlands ------------------------------ 114 Español ----------------------------------- 150 Italiano ------------------------------------ 186 Svenska ----------------------------------- 222 This DVD player is in conformity with the EMC directive and low- voltage directive. /00_3139 246 13872 15/09/2004, 10:00 AM...
Contents Introduction Supplied accessories ... 8 Care and safety information ... 8 Connections Connecting TV ... 9-11 Using SCART jack ... Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) ... Using S-Video jack ... Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) . Scan Mode (Progressive/Interlace selector) Using an accessory RF modulator ...
Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates. Do not block the vents – Do not operate the DVD Player in an enclosed cabinet. Allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space around the player for adequate ventilation.
Audio and Video in the DVD Player. Using SCART jack Use the SCART cable (black) to connect the DVD Player’s SCART jack (AV) to the corresponding Scart input jacks on the TV (cable supplied). Helpful Hint: –...
TV (cable not supplied). Set the SCAN MODE switch to INTERLACE. To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV (cable not supplied).
DVD playback on the TV. The RF modulator is not supplied with the DVD Player. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack to...
AC power cord into the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. When no disc is loaded, press STANDBY ON on the DVD Player to turn it on. 01-41 DVP900_00A1 Optional: Connecting to a HDMI Device...
➜ Switch {Plug and Play} feature to “OFF” to get digital output from your DVD player when using DVI or HDMI connection (see page 35 {PLUG AND PLAY}). Helpful hint: – Set the SCAN MODE switch to PROGRESSIVE.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your TV. Connect either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding Digital Audio In jack on your Receiver (cable not supplied). Set the DVD Player’s Digital Output to...
Front Panel STANDBY-ON B – To switch the DVD Player to Standby mode or ON Display – Shows the current status of the DVD Player IR Sensor – Point the remote control towards this sensor STANDBY-ON AUDIO DIRECT SOUND MODE OPEN/CLOSE / –...
Functional Overview Rear Panel HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) – Connect to a valid HDMI device (eg.; LCD/Projector/Plasma/Projection TV, HDTV or receiver) SCAN MODE (Interlace/Progressive) – To switch between Progressive or interlace Component Y Pb Pr – Connect to Y Pb Pr input of a TV SCAN MODE HDMI INTERLACE...
– Plays the first 10 seconds of each track/ chapter within a disc Important! – This RC is a Philips system remote which is capable of controlling other Philips equipment (eg., Recorder, TV or DVD-RW player). – Refer to manuals for other equipment as necessary.
9-11 “Connecting TV”). Turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video-In channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the Usually these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.
TV This DVD Player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD to play on this Player, the color system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player should match. Setup TV System...
Getting Started Step 3: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings.This DVD Player will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. Setting the Menu Language The On-screen language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
Step 4: Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (centre and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. IMPORTANT! The speaker settings only available on Multi-channel audio outputs.
Improperly formatted disc will not play on this DVD Player. 01-41 DVP900_00A1 Region Codes This DVD Player is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc package. If the number does not match the Player’s region number (see table...
TV”). Press STANDBY-ON B on the front of the DVD Player. ➜ You should see the Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the disc tray and load a disc. Press again to close the disc tray.
Disc Operations Playback controls Unless otherwise stated, all operations described are based on Remote Control use. Some operations can be carried out using the DVD system Menu. Pausing playback (DVD/DVD-A/VCD/CD) During playback, press PAUSE ;. ➜ Play will pause and sound will be mute. Press PAUSE ;...
Repeat (DVD/DVD-A/VCD/CD/ MP3/SACD/JPEG) You can play a chapter, track, title or entire disc repeatedly. Press REPEAT continuously to choose a Repeat mode during playback appears on the TV screen. ➜ ‘ ’. CHAPTER TITLE DISC ➜ VCD / CD ‘ ’.
Disc Operations Slow Motion (DVD/DVD-A/VCD/SVCD) Slow motion can be activated by pressing the 4 button. To exit slow motion mode, press PLAY B. Press SYSTEM MENU and press 3 4 to select {TOOLBAR} option. Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the Remote Control to navigate in the menu.
Program Playback (DVD/DVD-A/VCD/CD/SACD/MP3) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. Press SYSTEM MENU and press 3 4 to select {TOOLBAR} option. Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the Remote Control to navigate in the menu.
Disc Operations Playing MP3/JPEG/Kodak Picture This player can playback MP3, JPEG, or Kodak Picture CD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 18 “Setting up the TV”).
The hybrid disc contains both Super Audio CD and standard audio CD layers, only the SACD layer is possible to playback on this DVD player. to rotate Load a SACD. ➜ The disc menu appears on the TV screen.
DVD Menu Options This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD player setting to suit your own requirements. Preferences Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 3 4 to select {PREFERENCES}. In {PREFERENCES}, press 1 2 to highlight one of the preferred option.
Advance Picture Allows you to fine-tune the following video parameters. Adv.Picture Sound Preferences TrueLife DCDi Gamma Chroma Delay Use ← or → to select other options, ↓ to enter the submenu, RETURN to leave the menu. TrueLife (for Progressive Scan output only) Produces a more dynamic picture by increasing the contrast and color...
TIPS: To remove the menu, press 01-41 DVP900_00A1 ➜ Dolby Surround-compatible – Use this option when your DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks are connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. ➜ 3D Sound – 3D Sound provides a virtual surround sound experience using just two speakers.
Use ← or → to select other options, ↓ to enter the submenu, RETURN to leave the menu. Wakeup timer The DVD Player will turn on automatically after the preset time. Pressing any button during standby mode will cancel the wakeup timer mode.
TV. For details, see page 19. TV Shape This menu contains the options for setting the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the connected TV. For details, see page 19. Audio Menu...
Sleep Timer Sleep timer turns this DVD Player to standby mode when playback is stopped for 20 minutes. ➜ On – DVD Player will go to standby after a pre-defined time. ➜ Off – Select this to disable the {SLEEP TIMER}.
DVD Menu Options Access Access Setup Enter PIN Country Parental Level Change PIN Use ← or → to select other options, ↓ to enter the submenu, RETURN to leave the menu. Enter PIN Press SYSTEM MENU and press 4 to select {SETUP}.
Parental Level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependant. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes (if...
No audio at digital output Disc can’t play No return to start-up screen when disc is removed Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 01-41 DVP900_00A1 Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Press the STANDBY ON B on the front of the DVD Player to turn on the power.
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Player does not respond to some operating commands during playback. DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs Menu items cannot be selected Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support 01-41 DVP900_00A1 Troubleshooting Solution – Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.
Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Component video Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm output PbPr: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm Video output 1 Vpp into 75 ohm S-Video output Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm C: 0.3 Vpp into 75 ohm Video Shift Left/Right...
4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.). Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music;...