Digital Video Disc Player &
Video Cassette Recorder
DVD 757VR
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General Information
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
– Description refers to playback of DVD-video discs
– Description refers to playback of Audio CDs
– Description refers to playback of MP3 files
– Description refers to playback of video CDs.
CD
MP3
VCD
DVD-V
Introduction
English
The region code for this set is 2.
Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released
at different times in different regions of the
world, all players have region codes and discs can
have an optional region code. If you load a disc
of a different region code to your player, you will
see the region code notice on the screen.The
disc will not playback, and should be unloaded.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
This product incorporates copyright protectiontechnology 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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
The DVD/VCR is in conformity with the
EMC directive and low-voltage
directive.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the bottom of
your DVD/VCR and enter below the Serial No.Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. DVD/VCR
Serial No. ________________________________________
Laser safety
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a
qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt
to service this device.
USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
wThank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/ VCR.This
Owner’s Manual explains the basic operation of this DVD/VCR.
Environmental Information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
Packaging has been made easy to separate into three materials:
cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet).
Your DVD/VCR consists of materials which can be recycled
and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Supplied Accessories
• Remote control •
• SCART cable
• RF Coaxial cable • Owner’s Manual
Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
(not available for all versions)
• Audio Cable
Safety Information
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this device to rain or moisture.
• Before operating the DVD/VCR, check that the operating
voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication
beside the voltage selector) is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer.
• Place the DVD/VCR on a flat, hard and stable surface.
• There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the
disc tray to be opened.
• In cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space all around
the player for adequate ventilation.
• Do not expose your player to extreme of temperature or
humidity.
• If the DVD/VCR is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the DVD/VCR
player. Should this occur, the DVD/VCR would not operate
normally. Leave the player on for about one hour with no disc
in the DVD/VCR until normal playback is possible.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on this unit. If liquid is spilled
into the unit, consult qualified service engineer.
• When the DVD/VCR is switched to Standby mode, it
is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the
AC power plug from the wall socket.
Symbols Used in this Manual
The below symbols appear in some headings and notes with
the following meanings:
About the PBC Function of VIDEO CD
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of VIDEO CD standard,
with PBC function.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function):You can enjoy playback picture as
well as music CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function):When using a VIDEO CD with PBC
function,“PBC” appears on the display.
What is PBC? “PBC” stands for the
PlayBack Control.
You can play interactive software using a menu screens. Refer to
instructions of VIDEO CD.
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Helpful Hints!
• Some DVD video discs require specific functions or allow
only limited functions during playback.
•
“” may appears on the TV screen which means that
the function is not available on that specific DVD video
disc.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Functional Overview
STANDBY-ON
SOURCE
DVD
VCR
STOP
DIRECT DUBBINGPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD
TIMER
RECORD
RECORD PLAY
VIDEO
AUDIO
IR
TITLECHP. TRK.
VCD
PBC
REPEAT
A – B
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AERIAL
RF OUT
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
LRCOAXIAL OPTICAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VCR
213456789
Appears after the disc tray closes if the tray is empty, if
there is an error reading the disc, or if an unacceptable
disc is installed.
Tray is opening or is open.
Tray is closing. This also may appear as the Player tries
to load a Disc.
Disc is loading.
English
Front Panel
1. Disc Tray (DVD)
insert a disc here
2. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)
to open/close the disc tray
3. Cassette Compartment (VCR)
insert a tape here
4. A STOP/EJECT button (VCR)
when playback is stopped, press to eject the tape
5. AUDIO and VIDEO in jacks
connect to AUDIO and VIDEO OUT of an audio source
6. B PLAY button (VCR)
to play a tape
7. RECORD button (VCR)
Press once to start recording, repeatedly to start an OneTouch Recording
8. RECORD light (VCR)
light appears during recording, it flashes when a recording is
paused
9. RECORD TIMER light (VCR)
light appears when DVD/VCR is in standby mode for a timer
recording(also light appears during timer recording)
10. IR (Infrared) Remote Sensor (DVD,VCR)
receive signals from remote control
11. B PLAY button (DVD)
to start, pause or resume disc playback
12. C STOP button (DVD)
to stop playback
13. DIRECT DUBBING button (VCR)
to play DVD disc and record its’ content to video cassette
tape at the same time
14. DVD light (DVD)
light appears when DVD/VCR in DVD mode
15. VCR light (VCR)
light appears when DVD/VCR in VCR mode
16. SOURCE button (DVD,VCR)
to select between DVD and VCR mode
17. ySTANDBY-ON button (DVD,VCR)
to switch the player to ON or OFF
STANDBY-ON light (DVD,VCR)
light appears when DVD/VCR turns on.
18. TRK (DVD)
Stays on when repeat track function is on.
19. CHP. (DVD)
Stays on when repeat chapter function is on.
20. TITLE (DVD)
Stays on when repeat title function is on.
21. REPEAT (DVD)
Stays on when the repeat function is on.
22. A-B REPEAT (DVD)
Stays on when the A-B repeat function is on.
23. B (DVD,VCR)
Stays on when the inserted disc or cassette is being played back.
24. k (DVD,VCR)
Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause.(DVD)
Lights up when the playback is in a still or in a slow
mode.(VCR)
25. Digital Display (DVD,VCR)
Displays how long a current title or track has been played
back.When a chapter or track has switched, the number of a
new title, chapter or track is displayed.(DVD)
Works as a clock, or a tape counter. Also displays a channel
number, and remaining time for OTR.(VCR)
26. CD
Lights up when a CD is inserted on the tray.
VCD
Lights up when a VCD is inserted on the tray.
PBC
Lights up when a VCD(with PBC function) is inserted on the
tray.
27. DVD
Lights up when a DVD is inserted on the tray.
Display Message
Rear Panel
1. RF OUT jack
use supplied RF coaxial cable to connect to the ANTENNA
IN on your TV, cable box or Direct Broadcast System
2. AERIAL jack
3. AV2 (DECODER) jack (VCR only)
4
connect to an antenna or cable
connect SCART cable from another DVD/VCR, camcoder or
an audio/video source
4. AV1 (TV) jack
connect SCART cable to a TV
5. S-Video Out jack (DVD only)
connect to a TV with S-Video inputs
6. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) jacks (DVD only)
connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier, receiver or stereo
system
7. COAXIAL (Digital audio out) jack (DVD only)
connect to AUDIO inputs of a digital (coaxial) audio equipment
8. OPTICAL (Digital audio out) jack (DVD only)
connect to digital (optical) audio equipment
9. MAINS (AC Power Cord)
connect to a standard AC outlet
Functional Overview
STANDBY-ON
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
PLAY
SYSTEM
VCR
DVD
OK
MENUMENU
SYSTEM
CLEARDISPLAY
STATUS/EXIT
SKIP / P
DISC/VCR
PAUSESTOP
SLOWRECORDSV / V+
TITLEANGLE RETURN AUDIO
MODE REPEAT REPEAT ZOOM
TIMER
SET
INDEX SUBTITLE SEARCH
MODE
+10
0
123
6
5
4
+
7
8
9
A-B
3
1
2
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5
7
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9
11
12
13
14
15
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24
25
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Remote Control
1. ySTANDBY-ON
switch DVD/VCR ON or OFF
2. 0-9 numerical key pad/+10
select numbered items in a menu
use +10 button to enter number 10 and above (DVD)
to select TV channels in VCR mode
3. SYSTEM
4. DVD
5. SYSTEM MENU
6. OK
7. {BKL
doesn’t work on this model
press to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode and before using
the remote control for DVD features
to access or remove the DVD setup menu (DVD)
acknowledge menu selection (DVD)
(left/right/up/down) select an item in the menu
8. h
to view DVD picture in fast reverse motion (DVD)
to rewind the tape (VCR)
9. STOP ( C )
to stop a DVD disc playback (DVD)
to stop playback, recording(VCR)
10. PLAY ( B )
to start a DVD disc playback (DVD)
to start a tape playback(VCR)
11. SV/V+
to programme timer recording with the SHOWVIEW system
(VCR)
12. TITLE
to display title menu of a disc (DVD)
13. ANGLE
select DVD camera angle (DVD)
14. MODE
to set up programmed or random playback (Audio CD)
15. REPEAT
repeat chapter, track, title, disc (DVD)
16. TIMER SET
to put the DVD/VCR into standby mode for a timer recording
17. INDEX SEARCH
to fast forward or rewind the tape at index number (VCR)
18. SUBTITLE
subtitle language DVD selector (DVD)
19. SEARCH MODE
to access or remove search display (DVD)
20. REPEAT (A-B)
repeat a specific segment (DVD)
21. ZOOM
enlarge DVD video image (DVD)
22. RETURN
to return previous or remove setup menu (DVD)
23. AUDIO
to choose audio languages or sound modes (DVD)
to choose sound modes (VCR)
24. SLOW
to view tape playback in slow motion (VCR)
25. RECORD
to record the TV channel selected at this moment or press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording (VCR)
26. PAUSE ( k )
pause playback temporarily / frame-by-frame playback (DVD)
pause playback and during recording temporarily (VCR)
27. g
to view DVD picture in fast forward motion (DVD)
to fast forward the tape (VCR)
28. DISC/VCR MENU
to display the menu of the DVD disc or to access VCR menu
29. VCR
press to put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode and before using
the remote control for VCR features
30. DISPLAY STATUS/EXIT
to access or remove the display screen during DVD or Audio
CD playback(DVD)
to access or remove VCR’s on-screen status display(VCR)
to remove VCR’s menu(VCR)
31. CLEAR
to reset the setting (DVD)
to reset the counter (VCR)
to delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)
(VCR)
32. SKIP/P (j/ – /i/ + )
to skip chapter/tracks (DVD)
to change TV channels (VCR)
33. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT
to insert discs into or remove them from the tray (DVD)
to remove the tape from the VCR (VCR)
English
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
AERIAL
RF OUT
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
LRCOAXIAL OPTICAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VCR
OR
ANTENNA IN
AERIAL
RF OUT
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
LRCOAXIAL OPTICAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VCR
VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
in
1
Antenna In
(on back of TV)
example only
OR
Antenna
Indoor/Outdoor
(300 ohm)
Cable
(75 ohm)
75
ANT
CABLE
Back of DVD/VCR
Black RF
coaxial cable
(Supplied)
AERIAL
RF OUT
AERIAL
RF OUT
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
DVD OUTPUTONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
LRCOAXIAL OPTICAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VCR
STEREO
AUDIO (LEFT) IN
AUDIO (RIGHT) IN
AERIAL
RF OUT
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
LRCOAXIAL OPTICAL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VCR
COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
AUDIO RECEIVER
English
Basic Connections
• Please refer to the instruction books of your TV,VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
• Make one of the following connections, depending on the
capabilities of your existing equipment.
The following guidelines are options for the best picture and
sound quality available on your DVD/VCR.
Picture
1 Use SCART RGB Output (DVD/VCR(AV1 TV)) for best pic-
ture quality (for DVD features).
2 Use S-VIDEO Output for the better picture quality (for DVD
features only).
3 Use SCART Composite Output for good picture quality (for
DVD and VCR features).
4 If your TV only has a RF-style (Antenna IN or 75 ohm) input,
use the RF OUT for connection and set your TV to channel
22 ~ 69 with the same channel for DVD/VCR is set (for DVD
and VCR features).
Sound
1
Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect
the DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (either COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) to your amplifier or receiver (for DVD features only).
2 Use SCART Output (DVD/VCR(AV1 TV)) for better sound
quality (for DVD and VCR features).
If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD/VCR
ANALOG AUDIO OUT(Left and Right) to your amplifier,
receiver, stereo or TV (for DVD features only).
Warning!
– Never make or change connections with the power
switched on.
– Connect the DVD/VCR directly to your TV, instead of eg.
a VCR, to avoid distortion because DVD video discs are
copy protected.
– Do not connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT of DVD/VCR
to PHONO IN of your amplifier or receiver.
– If you use the Euro audio/video cable, it is not necessary
to connect the analog audio cable.
Simplest connection using only supplied
black RF coaxial cable
1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL of your DVD/VCR.
3 Connect black RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT on the rear
panel of the DVD/VCR and to the ANTENNA IN on the TV.
4 Plug in the power cords of the TV and DVD/VCR.
Connecting to an Audio System(for DVD
features)
1 You can also listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video
discs by connecting to an optional stereo system.
2 Connect DVD/VCR ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Left and Right)
to the audio in on the stereo system.
Connecting to a TV
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL of your DVD/VCR.
2 Connect the DVD/VCR (AV1 TV) on the DVD/VCR to the
corresponding connector on the TV.
Note:
– Ensure that the “TV” indication on SCART cable is con-
nected to the TV set and “DVD ” indication on SCART
cable is connected to the DVD/VCR.
If your TV is not equipped with a SCART input, you can select
the following connection:
If your TV has a S-Video input connector,
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL of your DVD/VCR.
2 Connect the S-Video out on the DVD/VCR to the S-Video in
on the TV.
3 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT on the DVD/VCR to the
Left and Right audio in on the TV.
Note:
– You will still need the SCART cable or RF coaxial cable
for VCR features.
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Connecting to Optional Equipment (for
DVD features)
• A digital component with a built-in MPEG 2 or Dolby
DigitalTMdecoder allows you to enjoy the surround sound
while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a
concert hall.
• The player outputs the surround sound signals from the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL connector.
If your receiver has a MPEG 2 or Dolby Digital™ decoder,
1 Connect the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
of the DVD/VCR to the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN on your receiver.
Note:
– If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
– MP3 Audio is not available on the Digital Output.
– You will still need the video cable or RF coaxial cable for
VCR features.
Setting Up your DVD/VCR
1
2
External Input Mode (for VCR features)
To receive the signal from an external input (decoder, satellite
receiver, video camera, another VCR etc.), connect to the AV2
(DECODER) socket, and enter “002” with numerical key pads
button to appear “AV2” on the TV screen.
If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, enter “001” with numerical key
pads to appear “AV1” on the TV screen.
If you use the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, enter “003” with
numerical key pads to appear “AV3 ” on the TV screen.
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control
1 Open the battery cover.
2 Insert batteries (AA size) with the
correct polarity as indicated by the
+ and - symbols inside the battery
compartment.
3 Close the cover.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to be used
for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be
disposed off properly and kept away from children.
Using the Remote Control
• Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the
DVD/VCR.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave the remote control near extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control.
Playable Video Cassette Tapes
Philips Consume Electronics recommends that only video cassette tapes that have the VHS mark and High Quality (HQ) system is compatible with this DVD/VCR.This
DVD/VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
Recording Prevention
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to
ensure recordings are not erased accidentally.
1 To prevent recording, break off the tab with a
screw-driver.
2 To allow recording, cover the hole with cello-
phane tape.
Notes:
– Use only tapes with VHS mark.
– Remove any adhesive stick-on notes from the tape
before inserting into the DVD/VCR.
– Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your
DVD/VCR performance.
– Video heads will require replacement after a period of
time. Only an authorised service center should perform
this service.
Turning on your DVD/VCR
The following steps only be performed when you insert the AC
PLUG at the first time.
1 Turn on the TV and select the
video channel on the TV.
2
Plug in the DVD/VCR.
3 Press K/L repeatedly to select
your desired language.
4 Press DISC/VCR MENU.
5 Confirm with P+.
The automatic TV channel search
starts.
6 'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on
the TV screen.
7 Check 'TIME'. If required, please
change the time with numerical key
pads.
8 Check if the displayed settings for
'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are
correct.
9 When all information is correct,
save by pressing STATUS/EXIT.The
preparation for use is now complete.
Notes:
– If the DVD/VCR has been completed AUTO TUNING at
this procedure, this initial menu has never shown even if
power failure is occured or inserted AC plug again.)
SELECT KL
→ ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE
PLEASE WAIT
STARTFINISH
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
END=EXIT
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
TIME --:--
DATE --/--/--
SMART CLOCK [ON]
Video Channel Setting
Video channel setting will be necessary, if your DVD/VCR is
connected to the TV via the coaxial cable.
1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the DVD/VCR.The DVD/VCR
will turn on and start playback automatically.
If playback does not start, press PLAY B .
2 Select and adjust your TV to channel 36.
• If the playback picture appears on the TV screen, continue
with step 8.
• If channel 36 is employed for broadcasting, or interference
lines appear on the picture, the RF converter must be set to
a different channel between CH22 and CH69. Continue with
step 3.
3 Press DISC/VCR MENU.
4 Press K/L to select INITIAL SET
UP.Then, press B.
5 Press K/L to select RF OUT. Then,
press B twice.
6 Press K/L to select a channel
which is not used for broadcasted
between channel 22 and channel 69
in your area, then press B.
• You can also see the selecting RF channel in the display
7 Press STATUS/EXIT to exit.
Set the TV channel to the RF OUT CHANNEL which was
selected on the DVD/VCR.A picture from the VCR will appear
on the TV screen. If a picture does not appear, repeat steps 3
to 7 using a different channel which is not used for broadcast-
ed.
8 Press STOP C to stop the tape.
Note:
– You may also access the RF OUT CH menu by pressing
and holding DISC/VCR MENU for 3 seconds during power
off until the RF OUT CH menu appears.
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
→ RF OUT CH 36
SET=0-9
END=EXIT
English
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