Page 2 - Dear PHILIPS product; Know these; safety; symbols; ATTENTION; For Customer Use
Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPSproduct. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.And take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registration card today t...
Page 3 - Contents 3
Getting Started Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Remote Control Setup,General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Hookups . . . . ....
Page 4 - Safety Information
4 Safety Information Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. Laser Safety This unit employs a lase...
Page 6 - Introduction
Welcome! This Digital Video Disc Player enables you to use the endless features on DigitalVideo Discs (DVDs). The possibilities are limited only by your choices and the mate-rials on the DVD. To get the most from this Player, read this manual carefully. Itdescribes how you can access these features....
Page 7 - Playable Discs 7; Region Codes and Color Systems; ALL regions or; See page; DVD Player Upgrades; ALL; Playable Discs
Playable Discs 7 Region Codes and Color Systems DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems beforeyou can use them with this Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this Player. You cannot play Discs that are labeled for other regions. ...
Page 8 - Remote Control Setup, General Information; Remote Control Setup; When you purchase this Player, a thin piece of plas-; pull the plastic out.; Battery Replacement; Use your fingernail or a pointed, non-metallic object; BATTERY CAUTION; Using the Remote Control
8 Remote Control Setup, General Information Remote Control Setup 1 When you purchase this Player, a thin piece of plas- tic is in the battery compartment of the remotecontrol.This keeps the lithium battery fresh.Youmust remove the plastic before the remote willwork.To do so, simply pull the plastic ...
Page 9 - Hookups 9; See pages; If you are using an RF modulator, set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... Your existing equipment, especially your TV, determines your hookup possibili-ties. These guidelines describe which options give the best picture and sound. Component Video (red/green/blue jacks) provides the best picturequality. See page 12. If ...
Page 11 - Use
Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack L R AUD I O V I DEO COAXIAL VIDEO Y Pb Pr MAINS 120V ~ 60HZ Back of TV (example only) LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN 3 1 2 LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN 1 Connect the Player’s yellow VIDEO Outjack to the VIDEO I...
Page 12 - Connecting to a TV Only; Use component video cables
12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks (red, green, and blue) L R AUD I O V I DEO COAXIAL VIDEO Y Pb Pr MAINS 120V ~ 60HZ Back of TV (example only) 3 2 LEFTAUDIO IN RIGHTAUDIO IN Pr/Cr Y Pb/Cb 1 RIGHTAUDIO IN LEFTAUDIO IN Pr/Cr Y Pb/Cb 1 Connect the Player’s Y Pb...
Page 13 - Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo; The supplied video
Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or left/right Audio In jacks) VIDEO IN Stereo (example only) Back of TV (example only) 3 VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN L R AUD I O V I DEO COAXIAL VIDEO Y Pb Pr MAINS 120V ~ 60HZ 2 1 1 Connect the sup...
Page 14 - Use a coaxial digital audio; • To use the Y Pb Pr jacks
14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Digital TM or MPEG2) L R AUD I O V I DEO COAXIAL VIDEO Y Pb Pr MAINS 120V ~ 60HZ VIDEO IN Back of TV (example only) 3 2 1 VIDEO IN Stereo (example only) COAXIALDIGITALAUDIO IN 1 Connect the Player’s COAXIAL Out jackto the Stereo’s...
Page 15 - Quick Disc Play 15; Place the; • If a Disc is locked, enter; Helpful Hints
Quick Disc Play 15 2 1 Press POWER to turn on the DVD Player.Turn on your TV. Set it to the correctVideo In channel. You should see the blue DVD screen on the TV. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to release the Disc compartment lid on top of the Player. Place the Disc on the Disc hub , with the Disc label fac- in...
Page 16 - 6 Remote Control; See
16 Remote Control Number Buttons Press to select numbered menu items. Use to play a Chapter/Title/Track. See page 19. RETURN/TITLE Button Press to go to a previous Disc menu or to access a DVD’s Title menu.Theseoptions are not available with all Discs. DISC MENU Button Press during play to access a ...
Page 17 - POWER Button; Press to turn the Player on or off.; Disc Compartment
Top/Front Panel 17 POWER Button Press to turn the Player on or off. IR (Infrared) Remote sensor This sensor receives commands from thePlayer’s remote control. Point the remotehere (not toward your TV). Disc Compartment Insert a Disc here. Load theDisc with the label facing upand the shiny side facin...
Page 18 - 8 Rear Panel; • You only need one audio; COAXIAL Out jack
18 Rear Panel VIDEO Out (yellow) jack Connect the supplied video cable (yellow) here and to the TV’s Video Injack. See page 11. Or, connect this jack to an RF modulator(not supplied) if your TV does not have aVideo In jack. See page 10. Y Pb Pr (green/blue/red) Out jacks Connect component video cabl...
Page 19 - Chapter/Track Selection; You can select a Title or Chapter in the display.
Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection 19 Title/Disc menus 1 Press DISC MENU during DVD play. The main Disc menu (or Root menu) willappear. These menus vary among DVDs,depending on the features on the Disc. Or, if the current Title has a specific Titlemenu, press RETURN/TITLE to access theTitle m...
Page 20 - 0 Smart Play, Virtual Remote; Smart Play; SMART PLAY; Virtual Remote; Refer to the available options below.
20 Smart Play, Virtual Remote 1 Smart Play Some DVDs start play with movie previews, adver-tisements, or other theatrical trailers. To skip theseand play the main feature, use Smart Play. 1 During Disc play, press and hold the Next ¢ button for two seconds. SMART PLAY will appear briefly in the top ...
Page 21 - Slow Motion, Searching 21; Searching; times the normal speed. Sound will be mute.; Slow Motion
Slow Motion, Searching 21 Searching 1 To fast forward a DVD or Video CD, press 2 repeatedly to select two, four, eight, 16, or 32 times the normal speed. Sound will be mute. Or, press 1 repeatedly to play the DVD or Video CD backward at two, four, eight, 16, or 32 times the normal speed. The sound w...
Page 22 - 2 Still Picture, Time Search; Still Picture; to see the Display information on the TV.
22 Still Picture, Time Search Still Picture 1 Press PAUSE 8 on the remote to pause a DVD or Video CD picture. 2 Press PAUSE 8 repeatedly to advance the still picture one frame at a time. 3 Press PLAY to resume regular play. Time Search 1 Press DISPLAY during DVD or Video CDplay to see the Display in...
Page 23 - Camera Angle
Zoom/Reduce, Camera Angle 23 Zoom/Reduce You can reduce or enlarge the picture during play. 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly during Disc play to make the picture two, three, or four timeslarger. Or, keep pressing ZOOM to reduce thepicture to 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 its normal size. 2 Press 341 2 to move around in t...
Page 24 - Depending on the Disc, you may; To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT; until all; Press PLAY to play the Disc.; The segment will
24 Repeat/Shuffle, Repeat A-B Repeat/Shuffle You may play a Chapter,Track,Title, or Disc repeatedly. 1 During play, press REPEAT to choose aRepeat option. Depending on the Disc, you may choose Chapter, Track,Title, or Disc (ALL). Or, continue to press REPEAT to chooseSHUFFLE or SHUFFLE REPEAT. The T...
Page 25 - Audio Languages 25; twice
Audio Languages 25 Some DVDs are recorded in multiple languages.Choose the language you want to hear by adjustingAUDIO.The easiest way to choose a different language isto press AUDIO on the remote during DVD play. 1 Press STOP twice to stop play. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select t...
Page 26 - to choose
26 Subtitles Some DVDs include subtitles. The easiest way tochoose subtitles is to press SUBTITLE on theremote repeatedly during play. 1 Press STOP twice to stop DVD play. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select the PREFER- ENCE PAGE, then press OK. You can select PREFERENCE PAGE only if...
Page 27 - Disc Menu Language 27
Disc Menu Language 27 DVDs have a Disc menu that lets you select fea-tures. Features vary among DVDs, so the menusare different for every DVD.Disc menus may be available in multiple languages.To choose a language, follow these steps. 1 Press STOP twice to stop play. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press 2 re...
Page 28 - 8 Parental Password; PASSWORD will be highlighted.
28 Parental Password You need a password to change the PARENTALsettings or to play Locked Discs. To set your pass-word, follow the steps below.To adjust the PARENTAL level so DVDs cannotplay if they exceed that level, see page 30.To prevent specific DVDs from playing, regardlessof how you set PARENT...
Page 30 - 0 Parental Levels
30 Parental Levels The Player can block or play a DVD based on itsrating. Some DVDs let you enter your password toplay a Disc. If not, remove the DVD, then change thePARENTAL setting so you can watch the Disc.Not all DVDs conform to the levels you select, asnot all DVDs are coded or protected by the...
Page 34 - 4 JPEG and MP3 Features
34 JPEG and MP3 Features General Information on CD-R and CD-RWs When you make CDs, the Disc should have at least 6-10 pictures or 2-3 MP3 musicfiles. Make sure there are at least 3 MB (three megabytes) of information on theDisc. The maximum files per folder is 500.JPEG file names should end with the...
Page 35 - TV Display 35; • DVDs only play in the
TV Display 35 You may set the Player to display video in one ofthree formats: Letter Box, Pan & Scan, orWidescreen (16:9). To choose a format, followthese steps. The format you select must be on theDisc. If it is not, the settings for TV DISPLAY willnot affect the picture during playback. 1 Pres...
Page 36 - 6 Smart Picture, Picture Setting; You may want
36 Smart Picture, Picture Setting Just as you can adjust your picture on your TV, youcan adjust some picture elements at the DVDPlayer. Choose a Smart Picture setting that best dis-plays the Disc you are playing. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 2 to select the VIDEO SETUP PAGE. Press OK. 3 Press 4 to s...
Page 37 - the element; Press SYSTEM MENU; to remove the
Smart Picture, Picture Setting (cont’d) 37 8 An adjustment scale will appear on the TVscreen. Press 1 or 2 to adjust the element you selected.• For BRIGHTNESS, choose a more positivevalue to brighten the color on the screen andadd white to the picture. Choose a negativevalue to darken the color. Cho...
Page 38 - • Your DVD must be; Helpful Hint
• Your DVD must be recorded in NTSC orPAL. Discs recorded inother color systems willnot play on this Player.Check the Disc case fordetails. NTSC or PALmay appear on theinside ring of the DVD. Helpful Hint 38 TV Type DVDs are recorded in a color system, usually NTSCor PAL. NTSC is the most common in ...
Page 39 - Progressive Scan 39; Choose ON if your TV has
Progressive Scan 39 If you connected the Player to a TV using the Y Pb Prjacks and your TV has Progressive Scan, set PRO-GRESSIVE to ON. This provides the best picture. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 2 to select the VIDEO SETUP PAGE, then press OK. 3 Press 3 or 4 to select PROGRESSIVE, then press 2 . ...
Page 40 - 0 Analog Output; ANALOG AUDIO SETUP will be selected.
40 Analog Output 1,6 2-5 Use ANALOG AUDIO SETUP to adjust some of thePlayer’s audio settings.Adjust DOWNMIX according to how you connectedthe Player to your TV and/or Stereo. Balance the vol-ume during playback by adjusting Dynamic RangeControl (D.R.C.). 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 2 to select the ...
Page 41 - Digital Output 41; DIGITAL OUTPUT will be selected.
Digital Output 41 If you connected the Player to a Stereo using theCOAXIAL jack as shown on page 14, adjust DIGI-TAL OUTPUT (audio) as described below. If youare not using the COAXIAL jack, no adjustment isnecessary. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 2 to select the AUDIO SETUP PAGE, then press OK. 3 Pre...
Page 42 - 2 LPCM Output
42 LPCM Output If you connected the Player to a Stereo using theCOAXIAL jack as shown on page 14, adjust LPCMOUTPUT.Discs are recorded in a certain sampling rate. Thehigher the sampling rate, the better the sound quali-ty. Some Discs are recorded in a high sampling rateof 96 kHz. Set LPCM OUTPUT to ...
Page 43 - Sound Mode 43
Sound Mode 43 Select the sound mode that matches the type ofmusic you play most often. These preset soundmodes adjust the frequency bands of the audio toenhance your favorite music style. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 2 to select the AUDIO SETUP PAGE, then press OK. 3 ANALOG AUDIO SETUP will be selec...
Page 45 - Display Language 45; The GENERAL SETUP PAGE will be selected.; Press; • If you have Spanish or
Display Language 45 You can set the DVD Player’s Setup menus and on-screen messages to appear in English, Spanish, orFrench. These are the only three languages available.This language selection will not affect the languagesof DVD Disc or Title menus or any audio, subtitle,or Closed Caption languages...
Page 46 - 6 Closed Captions
46 Closed Captions Closed captions are hidden in the video signal of someDiscs. Different than subtitles, closed captions areintended for the hearing impaired and also showsound effects. For example, closed captions mayinclude information such as “phone ringing” or “foot-steps approaching,” while a ...
Page 47 - Screen Saver 47
Screen Saver 47 The Screen Saver is the moving DVD logo thatappears on your TV screen when Disc play isstopped. It prevents damage to your TV screencaused by leaving a still image on the TV too long. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 The GENERAL SETUP PAGE will be selected. Press OK. 3 Press 4 to select SCREEN...
Page 50 - 0 Helpful Hints; No power
50 Helpful Hints No power • Press down POWER on the Player.The POWER button on the remote will turn on the Player only when the Player is in Standby mode.The Standby light will be on. • Connect the supplied power cord securely to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on the rear of the Player. Connect the power...
Page 51 - See page 8
Helpful Hints (cont'd) 51 Disc will not play. • Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. • Check the Parental controls. See pages 28-30. • Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All ...
Page 52 - 2 Specifications
52 Specifications PLAYABLE DISCS DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD Super Video CD Picture CD MP3-CD CD Recordable (CD-R) CD Rewritable (CD-RW) DVD Recordable (DVD+R) DVD Rewritable (DVD+RW) TV STANDARD PAL/50Hz NTSC/60Hz Number of lines 625 525 Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE VIDEO Out...
Page 53 - Language Codes 53
Language Codes 53 A Abkhazian . . . . .6566Afar . . . . . . . . .6565Afrikaans . . . . . .6570Albanian . . . . . .8381Amharic . . . . . .6577Arabic . . . . . . . .6582Armenian . . . . .7289Assamese . . . . .6583Avestan . . . . . . .6569Aymara . . . . . . .6589Azerbaijani . . . .6590 B Bashkir . . . ...
Page 54 - 4 Limited Warranty; Digital Video Disc Player
54 Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player 90 days Free Product Exchange/91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of the date of purchase toexchange your product. A sales receipt or otherdocument showing the date that you purchasedthe product is considered such p...
Page 55 - EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS; EXCHANGE FORM; • Accessories supplied with the
Limited Warranty (cont’d) 55 To exchange your product with Philips (per the warranty conditions stated previously),remember: • If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you.* • If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year a...
Page 56 - 6 Information Index
56 Information Index AC power cord . . . . . .10-14ALL (Digital output) . . . . .41Analog audio setup .40, 43-44ANGLE button . . . . . .16, 23Arrow 341 2 buttons . . . . . . . . .16, 19, 21 AUDIO button . . . . . .16, 25AUDIO OUT jacks 10-13, 18 Battery installation . . . . . . .8BRIGHT . . . . . . ...
