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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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Contents Language code Introduction Supplied accessories ... 8 Cleaning discs ... 8 Setup ... 8 Connections Connecting TV ... 9-10 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) ... Using an accessory RF modulator ... Connecting the power cord ...
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DVD Setup Menu Options General Setup menu ... 26-27 Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing ... Programming disc tracks ... OSD Language ... Sleep ... Audio Setup Menu ... 28-30 Analogue output ... Digital Audio Setup ... Sound Mode ... Night Mode - turning on/off ... Video Setup Menu ...
Introduction Supplied accessories Composite video cable (yellow) Audio cable (white, red) AC power cable Remote Control two AAA batteries Cleaning discs To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. CAUTION! Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or...
(or labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV (cable supplied). To hear the sound of this DVD player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/...
RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the TV. 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 (VIDEO...
Connect the COAXIAL 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 PCM-ONLY or ALL depending on the capabilities of your Receiver (see page 28 “Digital Output”).
Functional Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON B – Turns the player on or switches it to standby mode Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE / – Opens or closes the disc tray ON LED – LED lights up when the power is on PLAY LED –...
Remote Control DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD version 2.0 only) RETURN / TITLE – To go back to previous menu / show title menu PREV ( ¡...
Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator. If you are using external equipment, (e.g.. audio system or receiver), turn it on and select the appropriate input source for the DVD player output. Refer to the equipment owner’s manual for detail.
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a progressive scan TV is required. 2) You have connected the DVD player to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 9.) Turn on your TV. Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on interlaced mode (refer to your TV user manual.)
This DVD player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc to play on this player, the colour system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD player should match. Press SETUP. Press 2 to select {VIDEO SETUP PAGE}.
Step 3: Setting language preference The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. Setting the OSD Language The On-screen language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Region Codes This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc package.
➜ The DVD background screen appears on the TV. Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the front of the DVD player. You can also hold down the STOP Ç button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray. Place a disc into the disc tray with the lable facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSE ➜...
Disc Operations Operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
OSD (On-Screen Display) (DVD/ VCD/SVCD) Using the OSD menu OSD menu shows the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/ subtitle language), a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. During playback, press DISPLAY. ➜...
Disc Operations Audio/Subtitle Press 3 4 to highlight {Audio} or {Subtitle}, then press 2 to access. ➜ Audio or Subtitle menu appears on the Press 3 4 to select one language, then press OK to confirm. ➜ Current audio or subtitle language will be changed to the selected language.
Press 3 4 to select the PREVIEW type, then press OK. ➜ The picture of each segment will appear on the screen. (example for 6 thumbnail pictures display) Press 3 4 1 2 to select a track or input your selected track number using the numeric keypad (0-9), then press OK.
Disc Operations Playing MP3Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting up the TV”). General Operation Load a disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.
Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting up the TV”). General Operation Connect a microphone (not supplied) to MIC on the side panel of the DVD player. Press KARAOKE repeatedly to access karaoke menu MIC ON/OFF. ➜ ‘MIC ON/OFF’ appears on the TV screen.
DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD player to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon.
In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {SLEEP}, then press 2. 15 Mins Turn off the DVD Player after 15 minutes. 30 Mins Turn off the DVD Player after 30 minutes. 45 Mins Turn off the DVD Player after 45 minutes.
Stereo Select this option when output delivers sound from only the two front speakers. LT/RT Select this option if your DVD player is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. V SURR Allows the DVD player to use virtual surround sound effects.
LPCM Output If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM compatible receiver via the digital terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc, you may need to adjust ‘LPCM Output’. Discs are recorded at a certain sampling rate. The higher the sampling rate, the better the sound quality.
DVD Setup Menu Options Night Mode - turning on/off In this mode, the high volume outputs are softened. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {NIGHT MODE}, then press 2.
Setting the TV Display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback.
DVD Setup Menu Options Picture Setting This DVD Player provides three predefined sets of picture colour settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself. In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PICTURE SETTING}, then press STANDARD Select this for standard picture setting.
Preference Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Page’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu These menus contain various language options for audio, subtitle and disc menu which may be recorded on the DVD.
DVD Setup Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control Press 3 4 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK. ➜ To disable Parental controls and have all Discs play, select {8 ADULT}. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the six-digit password (see page 35 “Changing the password”).
Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 136900. In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}.
DVD No sound or distorted sound No audio at digital output Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power.
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DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs Menu items cannot be selected Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off – Check that the output of the video signal is switch to Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support Troubleshooting Solution – The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised.
Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108MHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp — 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD MPEG 1 for VCD 50Hz Horiz.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.