Philips DVD962SA99 User Manual

DVD962SA

Digital Video Disc Player

Owner's Manual

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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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Table of Contents 3

General Information

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

Getting Started

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

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

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14

NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Basic Disc Playback and Features

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Searching, Track/Chapter Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Scan, Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

DVD Player Controls

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Menu Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

On-screen Symbols, Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Advanced Disc Playback and Features

Disc Menus, Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Audio and Subtitle Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Zoom, Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-34

Repeat, Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Video FTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Audio CD FTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Advanced DVD Player Setup and Features

TV Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Video Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Digital Crystal Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

SACD Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Night Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Karaoke Vocal, Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Audio Direct Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Information You May Need

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics.

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 modifica-

tions 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. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into the beam. The beam is located inside, near the deck mechanism.

Special Information for Canadian Users

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.

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: DVD962SA Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

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

4 Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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 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.

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, or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of

these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

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

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding

per National Electrical Code

Safety Information (cont’d) 5

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) and Video Compact Discs (Video CDs). 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. Of course, you can listen to your favorite Audio and Super Audio Compact Discs on this DVD Player, too. Determine the order in which you want to hear the songs, or play the Disc repeatedly - all while seeing the status of the CD on your television. Some Super Audio CDs, known as hybrid discs, may also be played on a standard CD player. 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

When referring to this manual, remember...

Indicates the feature is available on some Digital Video Discs.

Indicates the feature is available on some Audio and Super Audio Compact Discs.

Indicates the feature is available on some Video Compact Discs.

Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe the Disc Menus. These menus are set by the movie producers or by the music industry; the menus will vary among Discs. Furthermore, not all Discs have menus. However, if the Disc has a menu, you can access the Disc Menu by pressing DISC MENU on the remote control. Details are on pages 16 and 26.

DVD Player Menus...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s menu (or the System Menu) to set up features of the DVD Player or the Disc. You get to the DVD Player Menu by pressing SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. Even if a feature is set up in the DVD Player’s menu, it may 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 DVD or Audio CD. If the feature is not available on the Disc, you cannot use the DVD Player to make these features available. An “X” will appear in the top left corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature

that is not available on the current Disc or not available at the current time. The “X” may not be visible if the DVD you are playing is in Widescreen format (with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture).

DVD

AUDIO CD

VIDEO CD

• Access Control*

• Audio Language

choices*

• Automatic Detection of Disc type (Audio CD, Video CD, or DVD)

• Camera Angle*

• Display Panel

• Digital Theater System

• Dolby Digital Surround Sound

• DVD Menus in a desired lan-

guage*

• Fast Forward/Reverse Search

• Favorite Track Selection

• Karaoke Vocal*

• NTSC/PAL compatibility

• On-Screen Display for DVD

Player

• Paused/Fast/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback

• Program Playback

• Repeat (A-B segment,

Chapter, Title, Track, Disc)

• Screen Saver

• Shuffled Playback

• Subtitles in a Desired

Language *

• Time Search

• Zoom Playback

* If available on the Disc

Playable Discs

This DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Video CDs, Super Video CDs, Audio CDs, and Super Audio CDs. This Player also supports the MP3 format, or music tracks that are compressed with MPEG Audio Layer 3 technology. In order to play a Disc on this DVD Player, make sure the Disc meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems described below. The Discs should have the following logos and should meet these standards.

Playable Discs 7

Region Codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Player. You can not play Discs that are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this DVD 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. A Disc encoded in a specific region format can play only on DVD Players with the same region code. For example, if a Disc is labeled for Region 2, you can not play the DVD on this DVD Player. A message will appear on the TV screen, but not the DVD Player display panel. The DVD Player may appear to be off.

Color Systems

Different color systems are available 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 can use either the NTSC or PAL color system. Follow the

steps on page 15 to select NTSC or PAL for the DVD Player. Choose a setting that matches the color system of your TV. Make sure the Discs you play are in NTSC

or PAL. The color system of the DVD may appear on the DVD or on the Disc case.

• Super Video CDs are based on the Super VCD IO Standard, referring to the Standard of Electronics Industry of the People’s Republic of China.

• On multi-session discs, this DVD Player supports only the first session.

Helpful Hints

Disc

Type

Digital Video

Disc

Audio

Super Audio

Video

Logo

Contents

Sound

and

Pictures

Sound

and

Pictures

Disc Size

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

(singles)

12 cm

Maximum

Playback Time

Approx. 4 hours

(single-sided)

Approx. 8 hours

(double-sided)

Approx. 80 minutes

(single-sided)

Approx. 160 minutes

(double-sided)

74 minutes

20 minutes

Disc

Segments

DVDs are

divided into Titles,

which are divided

into Chapters.

Titles and Chapters

are numbered.

Audio CDs are

divided into numbered

Tracks, i.e., a track

may be one song.

Super Audio CDs are divided into numbered

Tracks, i.e., a track

may be one song.

Video CDs are

divided into Tracks.

8 General Information

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remote con-

trol 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

Unless stated otherwise, the remote control can perform all operations. Always point the remote control directly at the front of the DVD Player, not the TV. Make sure there are no barriers between the remote control and the DVD Player.

Environmental Information

Your system consists of 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, or heat

sources.

● 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.

Cleaning Discs

● When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the

Disc from the center out, in a straight line.

● Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available

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

● If the DVD Player cannot read Discs correctly, use a commonly avail-

able cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens. Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

● The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the DVD Player from cold

to warm surroundings. Playing a Disc is not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the unit until normal playback is possible.

Hookups 9

Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the connections described in the following pages.

Before you begin...

● Refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices

as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels 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.

Determining the best possible connection...

Your hookup will be determined primarily by feature availability of your existing equipment. However, the following guidelines describe which options have the best picture and sound quality.

 Use Component Video jacks (Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y) for the best

picture quality.

 Use Progressive Scan (PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT Pr/Cr,

Pb/Cb, Y) if your TV has Progressive Scan Video In jacks. Use the DVD Player’s PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT jacks instead of the Player’s Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y Component Video jacks.

 Use the S-Video jack for excellent picture quality.  Use the yellow CVBS Video jack for good picture quality.  If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled

Antenna In or 75 ohm, you will need an adapter in order to connect the DVD Player to the TV. Ask your

electronics retailer for details. The DVD picture still will exceed the quality of videotapes and other analog recordings.

 Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound.

Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to your Stereo Receiver for the best sound quality.

 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 Receiver or TV.

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 further distort the DVD image.

● 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, EXT2, or External In, etc. These channels often are located near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

● Set the Stereo Receiver 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 Receiver.

● You only need one audio connection and one video connection.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 10-14. Follow the specific steps for the hookup you chose.

10 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has Component Video In Jacks

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital/DTS

MAINS

FRONT

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT

FRONT

CVBS

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

b/CbPr/Cr

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WF

b/CbPr/Cr

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

LEFT AUDIO INLEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO INRIGHT AUDIO IN

Pr/CrPr/Cr

Pb/CbPb/Cb

Connect the Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Use component video cables (not supplied).

Connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the red and white Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player. Connect the other end of the cables to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to the MAINS jack on the rear of the DVD Player. Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV to the power outlet. Turn on the power of the TV and the DVD Player.

Set the TV to the correct Component Video In channel. This

channel may be near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, continue to change channels at the TV until you see the DVD Player’s screen saver on the TV screen.

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Your TV may have a different jack panel than the one shown. You will only need the jacks shown on this page for this hookup.

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If your TV has Progressive Scan, use the PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks instead. Only use the PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT jacks of the DVD Player if your TV has Progressive Scan. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

Helpful Hints

Connect the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. Use an S-Video cable (not supplied).

Set the TV to the correct S-Video In channel. This channel might

be near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, continue to change channels at the TV until you see the DVD Player’s screen saver on the TV screen.

Hookups (cont’d) 11

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has an S-Video In Jack

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital/DTS

MAINS

FRONT

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT

FRONT

CVBS

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

b/CbPr/Cr

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WF

b/CbPr/Cr

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

S-AUDIO IN

12 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has a single (CVBS) Video In jack

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital/DTS

MAINS

FRONT

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT

FRONT

CVBS

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

b/CbPr/Cr

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WF

b/CbPr/Cr

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT

Back of TV

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

Connect one of the yellow CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the

supplied yellow video cable.

Set the TV to the correct Audio/Video In channel. This channel

may be near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, continue to change channels at the TV until you see the DVD Player’s screen saver on the TV screen.

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There are two CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks, in case you wish to connect the DVD Player to another device in addition to a TV. You may not need to use both CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks.

Helpful Hint

Hookups (cont’d) 13

Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Receiver

Stereo has Dolby Surround or

Stereo has 2-channel analog (right and left Audio In jacks)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital/DTS

MAINS

FRONT

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT

FRONT

CVBS

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

b/CbPr/Cr

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WF

b/CbPr/Cr

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT

Back of TV

(example only)

Stereo

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

CVBS

Connect one of the yellow CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Or, use the

S-VIDEO or Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks. Details are on pages 10 and

11. You only need one video connection.

Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. This channel may be near

channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, continue to change channels at the TV until you see the DVD Player’s screen saver on the TV screen.

Set your Stereo Receiver to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the owner’s manual of the Stereo Receiver.

14 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV and a Multi-channel Receiver that has 2-channel digital stereo (PCM) or

supports Dolby Digital

, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital/DTS

MAINS

FRONT

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT

FRONT

CVBS

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

b/CbPr/Cr

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WF

b/CbPr/Cr

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT

Back of TV

(example only)

S-AUDIO IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN

Receiver

(example only)

VIDEO IN

Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the corresponding digital audio in jack on your Stereo Receiver. You only need one connection, so you will not

use both jacks. Use a digital audio cable (not supplied).

Connect one of the yellow CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Or, use the

S-VIDEO or Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks. Details are on pages 10 and

11. You only need one video connection.

Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. These channels often are

near channel 00. See your TV manual. Or, change TV channels until you see the DVD logo on the TV screen.

Set your Stereo Receiver to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo’s manual.

Set the DVD Player’s digital output. Details are on page 43.

• If your Digital Output setting does not match your Stereo’s capabilities, the Stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your Stereo has a Digital Multichannel Decoder.

• You may connect a subwoofer and speakers to the corresponding MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player. Follow the instructions supplied with the subwoofer and your Receiver.

• Your Stereo must support MPEG2, Dolby DigitalTMor Digital Theater System (DTS). Check the Stereo’s manual.

Helpful Hints

NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level Shift 15

NTSC/PAL Settings

You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD Player to match the color system of your TV. Most TVs in the United States use the NTSC color system. So, if your TV uses NTSC, set the DVD Player to NTSC. The Discs you play should have the same color system (NTSC or PAL) that you choose for the DVD Player and TV. To change the DVD Player’s NTSC/PAL setting, follow the steps below. Read through all the steps first to become familiar with the process.

Press POWER ON/OFF on the front of the DVD Player to turn off the DVD Player.

Press and hold STOP C and NEXT G on the front of the DVD Player. While still holding STOP C and NEXT G, press POWER ON/OFF to turn on the DVD Player.

After PAL or NTSC appears on the DVD Player’s display panel, release STOP C and NEXT G. The PAL or NTSC indicator that

appears is the current setting.

To change the setting, press NEXT G within three seconds. The

new setting (PAL or NTSC) will appear on the display briefly.

Black Level Shift

If you set the DVD Player to NTSC, set Black level shift to On. This will improve the color contrast during Disc playback. Black level shift has no effect if the DVD Player is set to PAL. To set Black level shift to On, follow these steps.

Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select VV. Press p.

p will be selected. Press B.

Press p to select Black level shift, then press B. Press o or p to select On or Off, then press OK.

Press the SYSTEM MENU button to remove the menu.

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• You may need to turn off the DVD Player, then turn it on again, before your NTSC/PAL changes take effect.

• You also may select NTSC, PAL, or Auto in the DVD Player’s menu. Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select VV; press p. p will be selected; press B. Then, press p repeatedly to select TV System, then press B. Press o or p to choose NTSC, PAL, or Auto, then press OK. Press the SYSTEM MENU button to remove the menu.

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Select AUTO only if your TV has both NTSC and PAL and you are using the CVBS VIDEO OUT jack. Slight picture distortions may occur; this is normal. AUTO provides the best picture quality.

Helpful Hints

DVD

962SA

DVD-VIDEO/SACD PLAYER

VIDEO

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

16 Playing a Disc

Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the front of the DVD Player to turn on the DVD Player. Turn on your TV. Make sure it is set to the correct Video In channel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen. Details are on

page 9.

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

Disc is two-sided, make sure the side you want to play is facing up.

Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray. READING appears on the DVD Player’s display. Playback may begin automatically.

If DVD playback does not start automatically, a Disc menu may appear. If the Title or Chapter selections are numbered, press a Number button to select an item. Or, press the posBbuttons to select an item, then press OK. The number of the current Title and Chapter

will appear on the display panel. Playback will begin.

If Audio or Super Audio CD playback does not start automatically, press PLAY B to begin CD playback. If necessary, the SOUND

MODE key may be used to select the desired audio reproduction mode.

Playback will stop at the end of the Title or after the last Track.

To stop playback at any time, press STOP C.

To resume playback at the point at which you last stopped playback on a DVD, press PLAY B. While you see Resume IB on the TV screen, press PLAY B again. The resume feature applies not only to the current DVD, but also to the last four discs you played. Reload a Disc and press the RESUME button. Or, press PLAY B while you see Resume IB on the TV screen.

POWER

REPEAT SHUFFLE SCANREPEAT

A-B

STOP

DISPLAY DIM

RETURN

DISC SYSTEM

ANGLE ZOOM AUDIOSUBTITLE

PLAY

PAUSE

FTS

T-C RESUME

SOUND MODE

• If the Disc is Locked by Access Control, you must enter the 4digit code or authorize the Disc. Details are on pages 30-34.

• DVDs have a region code. Your Player will not play discs that have a region code different from the region code of your Player. The Player’s region code is 1 (one). Details are on page 7.

• Resume may not be available with some DVDs.

Helpful Hints

DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD

2-3

VIDEO

DVD

962SA

DVD-VIDEO/SACD PLAYER

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

Searching, Track/Chapter Selection 17

Forward and Reverse Searching

On a DVD, to search the Disc at four times the normal speed, press and hold H or G for about two seconds during playback.

To search at 32 times the normal speed, press and hold H or G again. The sound will be muted during searching on a DVD.

On an Audio CD, to search the Disc at four times the normal speed, press and hold H or G for about two seconds during playback. Sound will be partially muted. To search at eight times the nor-

mal speed, press and hold H or G again. The sound will be muted. Each press and hold of H or G switches between the slower and faster search speed. If the TV is on, search speed and direction are indicated on the screen.

To end the search, press PLAY B to resume playback or press STOP C to stop playback.

Selecting Another Chapter/Track

Press G briefly during playback to go to the next Track/Chapter. Press H briefly to return to the beginning of the current Track/Chapter.

Press H repeatedly and quickly to step back to previous Tracks/Chapters.

To go directly to any Track/Chapter during playback, press the Number buttons to enter the Track/Chapter number. If you enter

an invalid number, an “X” may appear in the top left corner of the TV screen. The current Track or Chapter will continue to play. Or, an incorrect Track/Chapter may begin to play. Make sure the Track/Chapter number you enter is available on the Disc.

DVD

AUDIO CD

DVD

AUDIO CD

VIDEO CD

• You also can press s or B for a reverse or forward search during playback of some DVDs.

• To search at eight times the normal speed, use the Fast Motion playback function in the System Menu bar.

Helpful Hint

POWER

REPEAT SHUFFLE SCANREPEAT

A-B

STOP

DISPLAY DIM

RETURN

DISC SYSTEM

ANGLE ZOOM AUDIOSUBTITLE

PLAY

PAUSE

FTS

T-C RESUME

SOUND MODE

POWER

REPEAT SHUFFLE SCANREPEAT

A-B

STOP

DISPLAY DIM

RETURN

DISC SYSTEM

ANGLE ZOOM AUDIOSUBTITLE

PLAY

PAUSE

FTS

T-C RESUME

SOUND MODE

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