Philips DVD726AT/17, DVD726AT, DVD726/98 User Manual

Digital Video Disc Player Owner's Manual

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

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Contents 3

Getting Started

Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Quick Disc Playback

Quick Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DVD Player Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disc Playback and Features

Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback,Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Zoom/Reduce, Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Repeat/Shuffle, Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DVD Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DVD Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DVD Disc Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Parental Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Disc Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Parental Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

JPEG and MP3 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DVD Player Setup Options

TV Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Smart Picture, Picture Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

TV Type, Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Digital Output, LPCM Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Sound Mode, 3D Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Display Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Screen Saver, Display Dim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

DVD Player Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Information You May Need

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Specifications, Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Information Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. SmartPictureTMis a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics. Copyright 2003 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

Safety Precautions

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 laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.THE BEAM IS LOCATED INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

Special Information for Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Radio/TV Interference

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 instructions, 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:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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

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

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited. 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DVD726 Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810 Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316

4 Safety Information

Safety Information (cont’d) 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product.

2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. Heed warnings.Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Move a product and cart combination with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure at right.

15. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep it from touching such power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.This can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings; they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions.An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.This indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat - Situate this product away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

25. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Example of Antenna Grounding

per National Electrical Code

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

6 Introduction

Welcome!

This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features on Digital Video Discs (DVDs).Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene repeatedly. Hear a movie in different languages, or listen only to the soundtrack.The possibilities are limited only by your choices and the materials available on the DVD. We hope you enjoy this DVD Player and learn to use its features.To get the most from the DVD Player, read this manual carefully. It will describe how you can access these features.

Features

Package Contents

● DVD Player

● Remote control with two AA batteries

● One set of audio cables (red and white)

● One video cable (yellow)

● This owner’s manual and registration materials

● Quick-Use Guide

Environmental Information

Your system has materials that 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.

Safety Information

● Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand, heat, or humidity.

● Place the DVD Player on a firm, flat surface.

● Keep the DVD Player away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.

● When placing the DVD Player in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the DVD Player for

ventilation. Leave enough room in front of the DVD Player for the disc tray to open completely.

● If the DVD Player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,or is placed in a very damp room,

moisture may condense on the lens inside the DVD Player. If this occurs,the DVD Player will not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the DVD Player until normal playback is possible.

● The mechanical parts of the Player contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

● When the DVD Player is turned off, it is still consuming some power.To disconnect the system from

the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the power outlet.

● Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

Cleaning Discs

● When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from the center to the edge

in a straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular pattern.

● Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray

intended for analog discs.

● Closed Captions

● Disc Lock

● Language options for Audio, Subtitles, and Disc

Menus

● MP3 and JPEG file playback with menu

Navigator

● Parental controls

● Paused/Fast/Slow/Frame-by-

Frame/Zoomed/Reduced playback

● Preview (Video CDs)

● Programmed playback

● Repeat and Repeat A-B Playback

● Screen Saver

Playable Discs 7

Region Codes and Color Systems

DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them with the DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Player.You cannot play Discs that are labeled for other regions.These symbols must appear on your DVDs, or you cannot play the DVD in this Player.

The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near Australia. Furthermore, recordings are made according to different color systems throughout the world.The most common color systems are NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and North America), PAL,and SECAM. This DVD Player is compatible with NTSC and PAL. Make sure the Discs you play were recorded in NTSC or PAL and your TV is NTSC or PAL compatible.You must set the DVD Player’s TV TYPE to match your TV and your DVDs. Details are on page 38. The color system of the DVD may appear on the DVD or on the Disc case.

DVD Player Upgrades

If a DVD does not play properly, please contact Philips at 1-800-531-0039 for assistance. Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats provided by various Disc manufacturers, your DVD Player may require a playability enhancement.As DVD technology has advanced, these enhancements have become both common and easy to complete.

Playable Discs

This DVD Player will play various types of Discs. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will play on this Player.

DVD (Digital Video Disc)

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

Video CD and Super Video CD

CD-R (CD-Recordable) and CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Finalize CD-Rs when you record them. Otherwise, you cannot play them on this Player.

DVD+R (DVD + Recordable) and DVD+RW (DVD + Rewritable) Finalize these Discs when you record them. Otherwise, you cannot play them on this DVD Player.

Recordable

ReWritable

8 General Information

Battery Installation

Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the

remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid.

Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their +and –ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old

and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

When using the remote control to operate the DVD Player, aim the remote toward the front of the Player (not toward the TV).

When referring to this manual, remember...

The feature is available on some Digital Video Discs.

The feature is available on some Audio Compact Discs.

The feature is available on some Video Compact Discs or Super Video CDs.

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe the DVD Disc Menus, which vary among DVDs. Movie producers set these menus, and not all DVDs have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access the Disc Menu by pressing the DISC MENU button on the remote control. Details are on page 20.

DVD Player Menus...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s Setup menu to set features of the Player or the Disc.You get to the Setup Menu by pressing SYSTEM MENU on the remote control.Even if a feature is set in the Player’s menu, it will not be available if the current Disc does not include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

Features in this manual may not be available on every Disc. If the feature is not available, you cannot use the DVD Player to make the feature available. The B will appear in the top left corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature that is not available. For example, the feature may not be available at the present time. Some features are only available during playback, while other items can be accessed only when play is stopped.Try stopping or starting playback, then try the feature again.

DVD

AUDIO CD

VIDEO CD

Hookups 9

Determining the best possible connection...

The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality.

.... Component Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 13.

If your TV accepts Progressive Scan through the Component Video connection, set PROGRESSIVE to ON at the Player. Details are on page 38.

... S-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 12. .. Composite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality. Details are on page 11. .. Your TV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm or

RF In.You will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD Player at your TV.

Details are on page 10.

.... Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound, but you must have a digital stereo

receiver. Connect the DVD Player’s COAXIAL digital audio out jack to your Stereo for the best sound quality. Details are on page 15.

... If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT

jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo,TV, or RF modulator. Details are on pages 10-14.

Before you begin...

● Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, or other equipment as necessary. Note the style of jacks and

connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels/sources on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.

● Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only

after you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.

Remember...

● Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the DVD Player to a VCR,

then connect the VCR to a TV.This type of connection may distort the picture and sound.Also, your VCR might have the copy protection system, which could distort the DVD image or prevent playback of some Discs.

● Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,

AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc.These channels are often near channel

00. See your TV manual for details. Go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change TV channels downward until you see the DVD screen saver on the TV. Or, your TV’s remote may have a button or switch that selects Video In channels. Check your TV manual for details. If you are using an RF modulator, set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

● Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.

● Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of your Stereo.

● You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the DVD Player and your TV

and/or Stereo. So,you will not use all the jacks on the DVD Player.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 10-15. Follow the steps for the hookup you choose.

Before you begin, make sure you have an RF modulator and extra RF coaxial cables. These are not supplied with the Player, but are available from Philips or most consumer electronics retailers.

Connect the supplied video cable (which has yellow markings) to the Player’s yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack. Connect the other end of the cable to the VIDEO IN jack on the RF modulator. The VIDEO IN jack on the RF modulator is usually yellow and

might be labelled VIDEO, CVBS, COMPOSITE, or BASEBAND.

Connect the supplied audio cable (which has red and white markings) to the Player’s AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks. Connect the other ends of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN jacks on the RF modulator. Audio jacks on the RF modulator usually are red (right) and white (left). Match the

cable colors to the jack colors.

You probably already have an Antenna or Cable TV signal connected to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Disconnect it now from the TV. Reconnect the Antenna or Cable TV

signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on your RF modulator.

Connect an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to the RF OUT, ANTENNA OUT, or TO TV jack on the RF modulator. The RF OUT jack may be labelled differently among different brands. Refer to the instructions provided with your RF modulator. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on your Television.

Your RF Modulator should have a Channel 3/4 switch.The setting of this switch determines the TV channel on which you will watch materials playing on the DVD Player.

Set the RF Modulator’s Channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever TV channel is least used in your area. If your RF modulator has a Modulator/Antenna switch, set it

accordingly. Refer to the instructions that came with the RF Modulator.

Connect the power cords of all the equipment to a power outlet.

Turn on your TV and choose channel 3 or 4. Choose the same channel to which you set

the RF Modulator’s Channel 3/4 switch.

Turn on the DVD Player by pressing STANDBY-ON yy. You should see the Player’s blue

DVD screen on the TV.

10 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has only a single Antenna In or RF In jack

Back of TV

(example only)

ANT IN

TO TV

AUDIO IN RL

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

Back of RF Modulator

(example only)

Antenna or Cable TV Signal

ANTENNA IN

RF IN

Hookups (cont’d) 11

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has a yellow Video In jack

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Connect the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use

the supplied video cable, which has yellow markings.

Connect the supplied audio cable to the red and white AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks on the DVD Player and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. The supplied

audio cables have red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

Plug the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV into an active power outlet. Press STANDBY-ONyyon the front of the DVD Player to turn it on.

Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See

your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD screen on the TV.

• On the TV, the Video In jack is usually yellow and might be labeled video, CVBS, composite, or baseband.

• If your TV has a single Audio In jack instead of separate left/right Audio In jacks, you will need a different audio cable. You need a “splitter” audio cable to go from the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the single Audio In jack on your TV. See your electronics retailer for details.

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Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack.

Connect the supplied audio cable to the red and white AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks on the DVD Player and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. The supplied

audio cable has red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

Plug the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV into an active power outlet. Press STANDBY-ONyyon the front of the DVD Player to turn it on.

Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct S-Video In channel. See

your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD screen on the TV.

12 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has an S-Video In Jack

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

• On the TV, the S-Video In jack may be labeled Y/C, S-Video, or S-VHS (super video).

Helpful Hints

Hookups (cont’d) 13

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has Component Video In Jacks (red, green, and blue)

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Connect the DVD Player’s Y Pb Pr (VIDEO OUT) jacks to the corresponding COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Use component video cables (not supplied).The Component

Video jacks are red, green, and blue. On your TV,you may have additional Component Video In jacks that are specifically labelled Progressive Scan. If you use these instead, set PROGRESSIVE to ON at the Player. (See step 5.)

Connect the DVD Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

Use the supplied audio cables, which have red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

Plug the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV into an active power outlet. Press STANDBY-ONyyon the front of the DVD Player to turn it on.

Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct Component Video In channel. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your

lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD screen on the TV.

If your TV has Progressive Scan, set PROGRESSIVE to ON at the DVD Player. Details are on page 38.

Select Progressive Scan at your TV also if necessary. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

•

On the TV, the component video in jacks may be labeled YUV or Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y and may be green, blue, and red.

Helpful Hint

14 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo

(Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks)

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Stereo

(example only)

VIDEO IN

Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. The supplied video cable has yellow markings.

Connect the supplied audio cable to the red and white AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks on the DVD Player and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the Stereo. Match the

cable colors to the jack colors.

Plug the power cords of the DVD Player, Stereo, and the TV into an active power outlet. Press STANDBY-ONyyon the front of the DVD Player to turn it on.

Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner’s manual for

details.

Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See

your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD screen on the TV.

• If you prefer or need to use the S-VIDEO or Y Pb Pr jacks instead, see pages 12-13.You only need one video connection between the TV and the DVD Player.

Helpful Hint

Hookups (cont’d) 15

Connecting to a TV and a Stereo

(Stereo has Dolby Digital

or MPEG2)

Back of TV

(example only)

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN

Stereo

(example only)

VIDEO IN

Connect the Player’s COAXIAL jack to the Stereo’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack. Use a coaxial digital

audio cable (not supplied). See your electronics retailer for details and availability.

Connect the supplied video cable to the Player’s yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. The supplied video cable has yellow markings.

Plug the power cords of the DVD Player, Stereo, and the TV into an active power outlet. Press STANDBY-ONyyon the front of the DVD Player to turn it on.

Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner’s manual for

details.

Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See

your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD screen on the TV.

• Set DIGITAL OUTPUT and LPCM OUTPUT accordingly. Details are on page 40.

• Your Stereo must support MPEG2 or Dolby DigitalTM. Check the Stereo’s manual.

• If you prefer or need to use the S-VIDEO or Y Pb Pr jacks instead, see pages 12-13.

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16 Quick Disc Playback

There are many playback features and options available on Discs.After familiarizing yourself with the DVD Player as described on pages 17-19, see pages 20 and following to try additional features.

Press STANDBY-ON yyor POWER yyto turn on the DVD Player. Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. You should see the blue DVD screen on the TV.

Press OPEN/CLOSE / to open the disc tray. Load your Disc in the tray, with the label facing up. If the Disc

(DVD) is two-sided, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up.

Press OPEN/CLOSE / again to close the tray.

Play may start automatically. If not:

• If you are playing a DVD, a Disc menu may appear. If the Title or Chapter selections are numbered, press a Number button to select an item. Or, press 341 2 to select an item, then press OK. Playback will begin. Or, follow the on-screen instructions as detailed in the DVD Disc menu.

• If you are playing an Audio CD, press PLAY 3 to start play.

• If a Video CD has Playback Control, press DISC MENU to access its menu while play is stopped. Or, press RETURN/TITLE to see the menu during playback. Press the Previous 4, Next ¢, 3,4, 1, 2, or Number buttons to select an item, then press OK. Follow the instructions provided by the Video CD. Not all Video CDs have Playback Control.See the Disc case or menus for details.

To stop play at any time, press STOP 7.

If you press STOP 7 only once, play will resume at the same point if you press PLAY 3 later to restart play.This is known as the Resume feature. Resume applies to the last five Discs. Press PLAY 3 immediately after inserting the Disc in the Player (while LOADING shows on the TV screen). RESUME PLAY will appear on the TV screen briefly. If you press STOP 7 more than once to stop playback, play will start at the beginning of the Disc again if you press PLAY 3 later to restart playback.

• If the Disc is locked by Parental controls, you must enter your password or unlock the Disc. Details are on pages 28-30.

• DVDs have a region code.This Player will play only DVDs of Region 1 or ALL. Details are on page seven.

• If there is no activity at the Player or its remote for 15 minutes, the Player will turn itself off. Press STANDBY-ON yon the Player or POWER yor PLAY 2 on the remote to turn on the Player.

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DVD

AUDIO CD VIDEO CD

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