Philips DVD953 User Manual

Digital Video Disc Player Owner’s Manual

DVD953

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material

within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features

for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet.Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.________________ Serial No. ________________

Index

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service per son should remove the cover or attempt to ser vice this device.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

LASER

Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length 650 nm (DVD)

780 nm (VCD/CD)

Output Power 7 mW (DVD)

10 mW (VCD/CD)

Beam divergence 60 degree

The region code for this set is 1.

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 play and should be unloaded.

NOTE: PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN COUNTRIES.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic ,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories , Inc. All rights reser ved.

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.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

For Customer Use:

NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON.

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD OR THE BACKPLATE OF SET)

Read carefully the information located at the back of your DVD Video Player and enter below the Serial Number. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. DVD VIDEO 953 Serial No. __________________________

INDEX

General Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES

NE PAS OUVRIR

Attention: Afin de prévenir le risque de chocs électriques,

Toute réparation devrait être confiée à un personnel qualifié.

ne pas retirer les vis.

Ce symbole indique la présence d’une tension suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques.

Ce symbole indique que le manuel d’installation fourni avec l’appareil contient d’importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de ce dernier.

AVISO

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO

Atención: Para reducir el riesgo de choque elécrico,

En su interior no hay piezas que el usuario pueda reparar.

no quite la tapa (o el panel posterior).

Para servicio dirijase a personal calificado.

Este símbolo tiene por finalidad advertir al usuario de la presencia de tensión peligrosa no aislada dentro de la caja del aparato, que puede ser lo suficientemente fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque eléctrico.

Este símbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (servicio) importantes en el manual que acompaña al aparato.

NO ABRIR

AVISO

Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o choque eléctrico, no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o humedad.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR

1040.10.

AVIS

Afin de réduire tout risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation.

L'appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15 et 21 CFR

1040.10.

Canada

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

– Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.There are,however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for example,

near a bathtub,washbowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.The appliance should

be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. For example, the appliance should not be

situated on a bed,sofa, rug,or similar surface or placed in a built-in installation,such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ﬂow of air through the ventilation openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug.A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

AC Polarized

Plug

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket,

or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used,use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, been dropped.

or if the unit does not operate normally or has

15. Battery usage CAUTION– To prevent battery leakage

that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:

● Install all batteries correctly,+ and - as marked on the unit.

● Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and

alkaline,etc.).

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Introduction

Philips DVD Video Introduction ------------------------- 7 Unpacking---------------------------------------------------- 7 Remote Control Battery Installation ------------------- 7 Safety Information------------------------------------------ 7 Cleaning Discs ---------------------------------------------- 7

Functional Overview

Front Panel and Display ----------------------------------- 8 Remote Control-------------------------------------------- 9 Rear Panel --------------------------------------------------10

Preparation

General Notes ---------------------------------------------11 Connecting to a TV ---------------------------------------11 Connecting to Optional Equipment--------------------12 General Explanation --------------------------------------13 On-Screen Display ----------------------------------------13 Temporary Feedback Field Icons -----------------------13 Personal Preferences----------------------------------13-16

Operation

Loading Discs-----------------------------------------------17 Playing DVD and Video CD discs -----------------------17 General Features --------------------------------------17-19 Special DVD Features-------------------------------------19 Special VCD Features -------------------------------------20 Playing an Audio CD --------------------------------------20 Program -----------------------------------------------------21 Playing MP3 Recordings ------------------------------21-22

Before Requesting Service

Before Requesting Service -------------------------------23

Appendix

Speaker Settings ----------------------------------------- 24

Specifications

Specifications -----------------------------------------------25

CONTENTS

Limited W arranty

Limited Warranty --------------------------------------26-27

Introduction

Philips DVD Video Introduction

Your Philips DVD Video Player will play digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD Video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality, as well as stereo or multi-channel sound (depending on the disc and your playback setup). The unique features of DVD Video, such as selection of sound track, subtitle languages and different camera angles (again, depending on the disc), are all included. In addition to DVD Video discs, you will be able to play all Video CDs and Audio CDs (including finalized CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD Rewritable (CD-RW)).

DVD Video

You will recognize DVD Video discs by the logo shown. Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.), the disc may have one or more Titles.

DVD-VIDEO DISC

TITLE 1 TITLE 2

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3

Unpacking

First check and identify the contents of your DVD Player’s package. You should have the following items:

– DVD Player – Remote Control with batteries – Audio cable – Video cable – S-Video cable – Instructions for use

If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or Philips. Keep the packaging material for future transportation.

Remote Control Battery Installation

¶ Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Video CD

You will recognize Video CDs by this logo.

Audio CD

Audio CDs contain music tracks only. You will recognize Audio CDs by this logo.

In addition, this unit can play a CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 data.

Notes:

¶ Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or

the CD-R/CD-RW, some CD-R/CD-RW can not be played on this unit.

¶ The unit can not play CD-R/CD-RW that contain no data or

data other than MP3.

High Definition Compact Disc (HDCD)

HDCD decoding provides superior reproduction of all CDs, whether HDCD-encoded or not. When HDCDencoded discs are played, special circuitry reveals detail and fidelity not possible in ordinary CDs. HDCD®, High Definition Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

Safety Information

¶ Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand,

or heat sources.

¶ Place the player on a firm, flat surface. ¶ Keep the player away from domestic heating equipment

and direct sunlight.

¶ In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all

around the player for adequate ventilation.

¶ If the DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs correctly, use a

commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking the DVD Player to be repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens. Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

¶ The lens ma y cloud ov er when the D VD Player is suddenly

moved from cold to warm surroundings. Pla ying a CD/D VD is not possible then. Lea v e the pow er on for about one hour with no disc in the unit until normal playback is possible.

Cleaning Discs

¶ When a disc becomes dirty , clean it with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

¶ Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially

available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog discs.

INTRODUCTION

Functional Overview

Front Panel and Display

STANDBY-ON

– switches the player to ON or OFF

STANDBY INDICATOR

– lights red when the player is in Standby

mode (off)

DISPLAY

– shows the current status of the player

DISC TRA Y

– insert a disc here

– acknowledge menu selection

DISC MENU

– access or remove menu of a DVD disc

1 2 3 4

– (left/right/up/down) select an item in the menu

T NEXT

– go to NEXT title/chapter/tr ack

press and hold for a fast forward search

S PREV

– go to beginning of current title/chapter/tr ack or

to PREVious title/chapter/track

press and hold for a fast reverse search

/ OPEN/CLOSE

– opens/closes the disc tr ay

DVD

TITLEMP3 VCD HD CD A

DVD

CHP/TRK

PROG.

Remote Sensor

TITLEMP3 VCD HD CD

CHP/TRK

RANDOM ALL

PROG.

RANDOM ALL

9 STOP

– stops playback

2 PLAY

– starts playback

; PAUSE

– interr upts playback

Indicates current player function: Playback, Pause etc.

MP3 MP3 disc inserted VCD Video CD inserted HD CD HDCD inserted CD Audio CD inserted

DVD

DVD inserted

flashes if REPEAT CHAPTER or REPEAT TRACK is active.

CHP/TRK Current Chapter or Track number;

RANDOM RANDOM playback active

ANGLE active

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

TITLE Current Title number;

flashes if REPEAT TITLE is active.

PROG. PROGRAM playback active

REPEAT A-B active

ALL

REPEAT disc active

Remote Control

0-9 numerical key pad

– select numbered items in a

DISC MENU

– access menu of a DVD disc

SYSTEM MENU

– access or remove DVD Player’s

1 2 3 4

– (left/right/up/down) select an

item in the menu

– acknowledge menu selection

STOP ( 9 )

– stops playback

PLAY ( 2 )

– starts playback

PAUSE ( ; )

– pause playback temporarily /

frame-by-frame playback

POWER

123 456 789

RETURN

DISC SYSTEM

STOP

CLEAR MARKER FTS TITLE

SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM AUDIO

REPEAT A-B RANDOM SOUND

PLAY

DISPLAY

PAUSE

POWER

– switch DVD Player ON or OFF

RETURN

– remove the DVD Player’s menu

DISPLAY

– access the On-Screen Display

– search forward* / go to next

chapter or track

– search backward* / go to

beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track

* Press and hold key for about two

seconds

SUBTITLE

– select a subtitle language

ANGLE

– select DVD camera angle

CLEAR

– clear a track number on the

PROGRAM menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu

MARKER

– access or remove MARKER

SEARCH menu

FTS (PROGRAM)

– access or remove PROGRAM

TITLE

– display the Title menu of the

disc if available

ZOOM

– enlarge video image

AUDIO

– select an audio language (DVD)

or an audio channel (Audio CD)

REPEAT

– repeat chapter, track, title, disc

A-B

– repeat sequence

RANDOM

– play tracks in random order

SOUND

– select 3D SURROUND during

disc playback

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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