Philips DVD963SA98 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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the enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and
fully insert.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR

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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. ____________________________

General Information

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 playback, and should be unloaded.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

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 SURROUND” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.

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

NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE
CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER
SWITCHED ON.

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the
bottom of your DVD/SACD player and enter
below the Serial No.Retain this information for
future reference.

Model No. DVD/SACD
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.

NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAYBE
DIFFERENT BETWEEN COUNTRIES.

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

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any 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 the third prong are
provided for your safety. If 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.

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Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

AC Polarized

Plug

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as 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, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

Battery usage

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:

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

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Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).

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

To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, this apparatus should not be

objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.

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

CAUTION

EL 6475-E004: 02/8

WARNING

exposed to rain or moisture, and

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Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Contents

Introduction

Environmental Information ------------------------ 6
Supplied accessories -------------------------------- 6
Safety Information ----------------------------------- 6
Symbols Used in this Manual ----------------------6
Reality reproduced: Super Audio CD ------------ 7
The next standard: hybrid disc -------------------- 7
SACD: reality in sound...and vision ---------------7

Functional Overview

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

Preparation

Basic Connections --------------------------------- 11
Connecting to a TV-------------------------------- 11
Connecting to an Audio System ---------------- 12
Connecting to a Multi-channel Audio/(Video)
receiver with 6 connectors ---------------------- 13
Connecting to a Digital Audio Equipment ----- 13
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control - 14
NTSC/PAL Conversion --------------------------- 14
Switching On --------------------------------------- 14
Menu Bars on TV Screen --------------------- 14-15

Temporary Feedback Field Icons --------------- 15

Personal Preferences-------------------------- 15-20

General Operations ------------------------------ 15
Picture ------------------------------------------- 15-17
Sound -------------------------------------------- 17-18
6 Channel settings --------------------------------- 19
Delay times ------------------------------------- 19-20
Language -------------------------------------------- 20
Features --------------------------------------------- 20
Other Feature -------------------------------------- 20

Operation

Basic Playback -------------------------------------- 21
Playing a DVD-Video ------------------------------ 21

Playing a disc --------------------------------------- 21
Smart Resume ------------------------------------- 21

Playing a Video CD -------------------------------- 22

Playing a disc --------------------------------------- 22

Playing a Super Audio CD ------------------------ 22

Playing a disc --------------------------------------- 22
Sound Mode - SACD playback ----------------- 22

Playing an Audio CD ------------------------------ 23

Playing a disc --------------------------------------- 23

Special DVD features ----------------------------- 23

Title/Disc Menu ------------------------------------ 23
Camera Angle -------------------------------------- 23
Changing the Audio Language ------------------ 23
Subtitle Language ---------------------------------- 23

Special VCD & SVCD Features ------------------ 24

Playback Control (PBC) -------------------------- 24

Special CD, SACD & MP3 Features------------- 24

CD text, SACD text and MP3 text ------------ 24

General Features ------------------------------ 24-27

Moving to another title/chapter ---------------- 24
Search ----------------------------------------------- 24
Slow Motion ---------------------------------------- 25
Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback ---- 25
Scan -------------------------------------------------- 25
Repeat ----------------------------------------------- 25
Repeat A-B ----------------------------------------- 25
Shuffle ----------------------------------------------- 26
Time Search ---------------------------------------- 26
Zoom ------------------------------------------------ 26
FTS Video/Audio Program ------------------- 26-27
Auto Wake-up Timer ----------------------------- 27

MP3 Disc Features -------------------------------- 28

Album/Title Playback ----------------------------- 28
MP3 Album/Track/Disc --------------------------- 28

Access Control

Child Lock ------------------------------------------ 29
Parental Control ------------------------------- 29-30

Specifications

Specifications --------------------------------------- 31

Maintenance

Maintenance ---------------------------------------- 31

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting-------------------------------- 32-33

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DVD

VCD

CD

– Description refers to playback of DVD-video discs

– Description refers to playback of Video CDs

– Description refers to playback of Audio CDs

– Description refers to playback of Super Audio CDs

SACD

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD
player. This Owner’s Manual explains the basic
operation of this DVD/SACD player.

Environmental Information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. The
packaging has been made easy to separate into
three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective
foam sheet).

Your DVD/SACD player consists of materials
which 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.

Supplied accessories

– Remote control
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– Audio cable
– CVBS cable
– Owner’s Manual
– AC power cord

Safety Information

● Before operating the DVD player, 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 player 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 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 of the
disc unit inside the DVD player. Should this occur,
the DVD player would 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 par ts of the set contain self-

lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

● When the DVD player 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:

Helpful Hints!

● Some DVD video discs require specific

functions or allow only limited functions
during playback.

● “ Ä“ may appears on the TV screen

which means that the function is not
available on that specific DVD video disc.

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1 CD Layer that plays on any of

your existing CD players

High Density layer containing:

2 - High Quality DSD Stereo
3 - High Quality DSD Multi-channel

Introduction

Reality reproduced: Super Audio
CD

The future in digital sound reproduction is no
longer limited to a close simulation of reality. The
new audio standard IS reality! The human ear is
no longer capable of distinguishing audible reality
from digital reproduction. At Philips the future
starts today with the Super Audio Compact Disc
player. This Super Audio CD player combines
superior sound quality with the possibility of
playing almost all existing audio and video
formats with a single player.

The Super Audio standard is based on Direct
Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This new
direct-stream digital format comprises a 1-bit
system that has a digital sampling frequency that
is 64 times higher than that of conventional
audio CD. The results are spectacular: a
frequency response of over 50k Hz and a 120dB
dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum.
Mixed with as many of the original frequencies as
possible, the audio information audible for
human ears sounds much more natural.

The next standard: hybrid disc

The Super Audio CD is the evolution of the CD
that provides ultra-high-quality sound. Additional
features, including multi-channel, can be offered.
On the high density (HD) Super Audio CD you
may have access to separate areas, containing
two-channel stereo and multi-channel.

But that is not all! The hybrid version of the
SACD guarantees backward compatibility with
the installed base of CD and DVD players. In
addition to the HD layer, the hybrid disc contains
a standard density CD layer with conventional
two-channel stereo CD audio information. The
two layers are read from the same side of the
disc. The HD layer is read by and DVD laser. The
bottom reflective layer with conventional CD
sound is read by the CD laser through the
second, semi-transmissive HD layer.

SACD: reality in sound...and
vision

This SACD player will not only surprise you with
its superior reproduction of almost all existing
audio formats. Connected to your TV, your
SACD player presents VCD and DVD-video
information as perfect digital studio-quality
images with truly 3-dimensional digital multi­channel audio.

Super Audio CD

You will recognize Super Audio CDs by the logo.
There are three types of Super Audio CDs:
single-layer, dual-layer and hybrid discs. Each type
may contain two areas of recorded information:
a High Quality Stereo area and a High Quality
Multi-channel area.
– The single layer disc may contain both
information areas.
– The dual layer disc may contain both
information areas but a double amount of
information can be stored on the disc thanks to
the second layer.
– The hybrid disc may contain not only both
information areas but also a second, standard
CD layer, making it playable on standard CD
players.
Recorded information may vary per area. This is
indicated in the disc inlay. Areas can be selected
separately before or during playback, while
playing Super Audio CDs via the remote control
or via the On-Screen Display on your TV.

SACD Disc Types

Single layer Disc

HD layer HD layer HD layer

Dual layer Disc Hybrid layer Disc

CD layer

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Functional Overview

Front Panel

STANDBY-ON

– to switch the player to standby mode

or ON

STANDBY INDICATOR

– lights up when the player is in Standby

mode

DISPLAY

– shows the current status of the player

DVD963SA

STANDBY-ON

DVD VIDEO/SACD PLAYER

UPSAMPLING

PROGRESSIVE

SOUND MODE

SCAN

Disc tray

SOUND

– selects required sound mode

• for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel

(if available)

• for DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby
Surround-compatible, 3D sound or
Multi-channel

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

– LED lights up when the P-Scan is ON

and the output is Progressive Output

UPSAMPLING

– LED lights up when the CD

upsampling is applied

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

– interrupts audio/video playback or

; PA U SE

moves to the next frame

B PLAY

– star ts audio/video playback

9 STOP

– to stop playback

AUDIO DIRECT

– shut down video circuity to obtain

better audio quality

AUDIO DIRECT

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

REPEAT

PLAY

PREV

/ OPEN/CLOSE

– to open/close the disc tray

REPEAT

– repeat chapter, track, title, disc

S PREV

– goes to previous chapter or track

T NEXT

– goes to next chapter or track

PAUSE

NEXT

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Rear Panel

MAINS (AC Power Cord)

– connect to a standard AC outlet

COAXIAL (Digital audio out)

– connect to AUDIO inputs of a digital

(coaxial) audio equipment

OPTICAL (Digital audio out)

– connect to digital (optical) audio

equipment

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

MAINS

PCM/MPEG2/AC-3/DTS

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

Functional Overview

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT

– connect to a TV with Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

Progressive / Interlace SELECTOR

– to switch between Progressive or

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT

(For connection to a stereo and

multichannel receiver)

– center speaker, subwoofer, front and

surround speakers connection

CENTER

SUB WF

SURROUND

SURROUND

Progressive

L

R

1

2

AUDIO

CVBS

OUT

FRONT

L

L

R

R

FRONT

Interlace

inputs

interlace

VIDEO OUT

Pb/CbPr/Cr

Y

S-VIDEO OUT

– connect to a TV with S-Video inputs

– connect to CVBS Video inputs of a TV

CVBS (VIDEO OUT)

AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

– connect to AUDIO inputs of a TV

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

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Functional Overview

Remote Control

– select title/chapter

T- C

DIM

– to select 3 different

brightnesses for the display

FTS

– activate/deactivate Favorite

Track Selection

SOUND MODE

– selects required sound mode

• for SACD: CD, Stereo or

Multi-channel (if available)

• for DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby
Surround-compatible, 3D

sound or Multi-channel

RETURN

– go back to previous menu

DISC MENU

– access menu of a DVD disc

1 2 3 4

– (left/right/up/down) select an

item in the menu

OK

– acknowledge menu selection

S

– search backward* / go to a

previous chapter or track

REPEAT

– repeat chapter, track, title, disc

REPEAT (A-B)

– repeat a specific segment

SHUFFLE

– play tracks in random order

SCAN

– play the first 10 seconds of each

track/chapter within a disc

POWER

2

SOUND MODE

FTS

T-C DIM

12

4

5

8

7

RETURN

DISC SYSTEM

MENU

STOP

Ç

DISPLAY

0

MENU

É

OK

É

É

Éë

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PLAY

PAUSE

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ANGLE ZOOM AUDIOSUBTITLE

REPEAT SHUFFLE SCANREPEAT

A-B

POWER B

– switch DVD player ON or go

to standby-on mode

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0-9 numerical key pad

– select numbered items in a

menu

DISPLAY

– activate/deactivate CD text if

É

available on the disc (audio
CDs)

– to display bit rate indicator

Å

during playback (DVD, SVCD)

SYSTEM MENU

– access or remove player’s

system menu

T

– search forward* / next

chapter or track

STOP ( 9 )

– stop playback

PLAY ( B )

– star t playback

PAUSE ( ; )

– pause playback temporarily /

frame-by-frame playback

SUBTITLE

– subtitle language selector

ANGLE

– select DVD camera angle

ZOOM

– enlarge video image

AUDIO

– audio language selector

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* Press and hold key for about two seconds

Preparation

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/SACD player.

Picture

1 Use the CVBS Video Ouput for good picture

quality.

2 Use S-Video Output for the better picture

quality.

3 Use Component Video (Y CbPb CrPr) Output

for best picture quality.

Sound

1 Digital audio connections provide the clearest

sound. Connect the DVD player’s DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (either COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to your amplifier or receiver.

2 If digital connections are not possible, connect

the DVD player’s LEFT/RIGHT FRONT,
CENTER, SUBWOOFER, LEFT/RIGHT
SURROUND connectors to the corresponding
inputs on your multi-channel audio/video
receiver.

3 If both the above connections are not possible,

connect the DVD player’s Left and Right (white
and red) AUDIO OUT to your amplifier, receiver,
stereo or TV.

Connecting to a TV

● Make one of the following connections,

depending on the capabilities of your existing
equipment.

If your TV has a component video (Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb Y) input connector,

1 Connect the Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks

on the DVD player to the corresponding INPUT
on the TV using an optional Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y cable.

2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks

of the DVD player to the AUDIO Left/Right
INPUT on the TV.

Progressive / Interlace SELECTOR

This switch will change the type of signal output
from the Component Video Output on the
player.

Interlace:

Select this setting when connected to a standard
(interlace format) TV.

Progressive:

Select progressive when you have a TV that can
accept progressive signals (480/525p) to enjoy
accurate color reproduction and high quality
images.

Progressive

Interlace

Warning!
– Never make or change connections
with the power switched on.
– Connect the DVD/SACD player directly
to your TV, instead of eg. a VCR, to avoid
distortion because DVD video discs are
copy protected.
– Do not connect the DVD/SACD player
AUDIO OUT to the PHONO IN of your
amplifier or receiver.

VIDEO OUT

Pb/CbPr/Cr

Progressive

SURROUND

SURROUND

Interlace

L

R

FRONT

CENTER

L

R

FRONT

SUB WF

Y

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