Page 4 - Return your Product Registration Card or register online at; or register online at; Dear PHILIPS product owner:; *Additional Benefits; For Customer Use; Know these; safety; symbols; To reduce the risk of fire or; ATTENTION
4 Return your Product Registration Card or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, sodon't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registratio...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Class II equipment symbol; Clean only with dry cloth.; materials
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system Clean only with dry cloth. materials pg001-pg017_DCD778_37-EngA 9/2/07, 18:50 5
Page 6 - Canada
6 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceedthe Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus as setout in the Radio InterferenceRegulations of the CanadianDepar tment of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas debruits radioélectriques dépassant lesl...
Page 7 - rançais; Index; CAUTION; El uso de mando o ajustes o la
7 English Español F rançais Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Español --------------------------------------------- 70 Français -------------------------------------------- 38 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures otherthan herein may resul...
Page 8 - English; Contents
English 8 Contents General Information Supplied accessories ............................................ 9Environmental information ................................ 9Maintenance .......................................................... 9Safety information ..............................................
Page 9 - Supplied accessories; Cleaning the Cabinet; Safety information; General Information
English 9 This set complies with the FCC rules,Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Sup...
Page 10 - Mounting the Set; Quick Start Guide; Mounting the Set under a Cabinet; Preparation; Template; Arrow
English 10 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 . IMPORTANT!– Never plug in the AC power cord tothe power outlet before installation iscompleted.– Install the unit near the AC outlet andwhere ...
Page 11 - Installation; Rear connections; TV ANT
English 11 Installation Rear connections Warning:Never make or change connections withthe mains supply switched on. Connecting FM antenna It is unnecessar y to connect the FM pigtail antenna since it is fixed to the main unit. ● Fully extend the FM antenna. ● Keep the FM antenna as horizontal as pos...
Page 12 - Power supply; Perchlorate Material-special handling
English 12 Installation Power supply – The type plate is located on the bottompanel.– Make sure all connections have beenmade before connecting the power adapterto the wall outlet. 1 Inser t the DC plug of the supplied power adapter to the DC 12V socket on the back panel. 2 Plug the AC plug of the p...
Page 13 - Setting the clock
English 13 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 star t flas...
Page 14 - Controls on the set; Bottom panel; Controls
English 14 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 station...
Page 15 - Remote control; Source buttons; CH
English 15 Remote control 1 B – switches the set on or to standby mode 2 Source buttons DISC /TUNER – DISC: selects disc functions: DVD, VCD, CD or MP3 – RADIO: selects tuner source iPod / AV – selects iPod source – selects the input from an external connectedappliance DTV/ATV – selects Digital TV (...
Page 16 - EJECT
English 16 Controls ! 0 EJECT – opens/closes the disc tray @ ERASE/ WRITE – TV: skips a programmed channel, or store a new analog TV channel. # PICTURE – toggle to select picture setting options: BRIGHT,CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT $ DISC MENU – enters or exits the disc content menu % 3 / 4 / à / á – navig...
Page 17 - Basic functions; Adjusting volume and sound; Adjusting Volume; DSC; MUTE
English 17 Basic functions Switching on/ to standby andselecting 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 mo...
Page 18 - DOCK for iPod
18 English DOCK for iPod Playing Apple iPod usingDCD778 The set is equipped with a dock for iPod. Byconnecting Apple iPod dock to the set, you canlisten to the sound of the docked player throughthe powerful speakers of the set, and view theiPod video (if available) through the set’s LCD. Compatible ...
Page 19 - TV; Watching TV
English 19 TV Watching TV The set can receive both Digital TV (DTV) andAnalog TV (ATV). 1 Check your TV set has been properly connectedand 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 (Ana...
Page 20 - TV Menu Operation; Using the TV menu; Setting up TV
20 English 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 m...
Page 21 - Skipping TV channel; Setup Page; Language
English 21 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 andAnalog TV...
Page 22 - Transparent
22 English 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 contr...
Page 23 - Radio; Autostore: automatic programming; To listen to a preset station; Tuning to radio stations; Manual programming
English 23 Radio Autostore: automatic programming Autostore automatically star ts programmingradio stations from preset 1. Any previouspresets e.g. manually programmed will beerased. ● Press and hold PROG until AUTO appears. ➜ Available stations are programmed (20FM and 10 AM). ➜ After all stations ...
Page 24 - Playing discs; Disc Operations; Playable discs; Region Codes
24 English 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 Inser t a disc with the pr int side facing up andclose the disc tray. 4 Playba...
Page 25 - Selecting and searching; Selecting a different track / chapter; GOTO
English 25 Disc Operations Selecting and searching Selecting a different track / chapter For DVD/VCD/CD: ● During playback, briefly press ∞ / § TUNING +/- once or more until your desired track/chapter number appear s (or onthe remote control, O P CH ) or Use the Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote co...
Page 26 - REPEAT
26 English 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: p...
Page 27 - Programming tracks/chapters
English 27 Disc Operations Programming tracks/chapters You can select and program 20 tracks/ chapters for playback. If you like, store any track/chaptermore 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 ...
Page 28 - Playing MP3 disc; Playing JPEG Picture CD
28 English Playing MP3 disc 1 In disc mode, load an MP3/WMA disc. ➜ A data disc menu appear s on the TV screen. 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 star t p...
Page 29 - ZOOM
English 29 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%...
Page 30 - DVD Setup Menu; General Setup Page
30 English 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 Pageand Preference Page 3 Pre...
Page 31 - Password Setup Page; Parental
English 31 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 control to enter ...
Page 32 - Timer
32 English 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 001to 180 minutes.) 3 Pres...
Page 33 - Specifications; DISC PLAYER
English 33 Specifications DISC PLAYER LCD screen size ............................................... 8.5 inchesLaser wavelength ................................................................... ................. (CD) 790 + 20nm /(DVD) 655+ 15nm Video system ..........................................
Page 34 - Troubleshooting
34 English WARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate 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. Ifyou are unable to rem...
Page 35 - Cable channels cannot be; The menu navigation of the docked
English 35 Troubleshooting Cable channels cannot be received The menu navigation of the docked iPod cannot be carried out through thebuttons on DCD778 or its remotecontrol. The STOP 9 and some buttons on DCD778 and its remote control have nofunction. ✔ Program your TV for cable reception throughTV m...
Page 36 - Glossary
36 English Glossary Aspect ratio: The ratio of ver tical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. Thehorizontal vs. ver tical ratio of conventional TVs. is4:3, 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 persecond, or kb...
Page 37 - PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY
English 37 Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026 PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forthbelow. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or theperson receiving the product as a gi...
Page 38 - Español; CLASS 1; PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA
English F rançais Español CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DCD778 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA P.O. BOX 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/usasupport Printed In China PDCC-JH-0707 pg Back_DCD778_37 9/2/07, 19:34 62
