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omitted. The packaging has been made
easy to separate into two materials;
cardboard (box) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).
Your DVD player 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.
Manufactured under license from
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and the double-D symbol are
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Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible
eye injury, only a quali ed service person
should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device.
NOTE:
Pictures shown maybe different
between countries.
CAUTION:
WARNING LOCATION: ON THE
BACKPLATE OF THE SET
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE
CONNECTIONS WITH THE
POWER SWITCHED ON.
Speci cations are subject to change without
notice. Trademarks are the property of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their
respective owners.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the bottom or rear of your DVD Video
player and enter below the Serial No.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. DVP 3126
Serial No. ___________________
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
InGaAlP (DVD)
AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length 658 nm (DVD)
790 nm (CD)
Output Power 7.0 mW (DVD)
Region codes ...............................................................................................................................................9
Connections
Connecting to television .......................................................................................... 10-11
Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) .............................................................................................. 10
Using Component Video jacks (YPbPr) ........................................................................................... 10
Using an accessory RF modulator ......................................................................................................11
Connecting the power cord ...........................................................................................12
Optional connections
Connecting to a Multi-channel Receiver .....................................................................12
Receiver has a Dolby Digit al decorder .......................................................................................................12
Connecting to a stereo system .....................................................................................13
Stereo system has right/left Audio In jacks ....................................................................................13
Connecting to a digital AV receiver .............................................................................13
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder ................................................................ 13
Product Overview
Front and Rear panels ....................................................................................................14
Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 15
Operations for video playback .................................................................................... 22
Using the Disc Menu .............................................................................................................................22
Zooming in ...............................................................................................................................................22
Resuming playback from the last stopped point ............................................................................22
Selecting various repeat functions ...................................................................... 23
Repeat play mode ................................................................................................................................... 23
Repeating a section within a chapter/track .....................................................................................23
Time Search ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Special DVD Features ................................................................................................... 25
Playing a Title ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Changing the Audio Language ............................................................................................................. 25
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) ..................................................................................................... 27
DVD Menu Options
Using the Language setup menu ................................................................................. 28
OSD Language ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Subtitle / Audio / DVD Menu ..............................................................................................................28
Using the Video setup menu ................................................................................... 29-31
Setting the Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................................................... 29
TV System ................................................................................................................................................30
Video Out ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Using the Audio setup menu ................................................................................... 32-34
Front / Center / Surround Speakers .................................................................................................32
Subwoofe r ................................................................................................................................................33
Digital Output ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Night Mode ..............................................................................................................................................34
Down Sampling .......................................................................................................................................34
Using the Rating setup menu ..................................................................................35-36
Changing the Password ......................................................................................................................... 36
Using the Misc (Miscellaneous) setup menu .........................................................37-38
Restoring to the original settings .......................................................................................................37
Volume Control ...................................................................................................................................... 38
DANGER!
High voltage! Do not open the
device. You run the risk of getting
an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts. Please leave
all maintenance work to quali ed
personnel.
Setup
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a at, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a
carpet.
– Do not put any equipment or heavy
objects on top of the set.
– Do not position the set on top of
other equipment that might heat it up
(such as receiver or ampli er).
Do not put anything under the set
–
(such as CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be
reached easily.
Space for ventilation
– Place the apparatus in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent
internal heat build up. Allow at least
10 cm (4.0”) clearance from the rear
and the top of the set and 5cm (2.0”)
from the left and right to prevent
overheating.
5cm (2.0")
10cm (4.0")
10cm (4.0")
Cleaning discs
Some problems occur because the disc
inside the player is dirty (frozen picture,
sound disruptions, picture distortions).
To avoid these problems, discs should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
To clean a disc, use a micro bre cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from the center
to the edge in a straight line.
CAUTION!
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static sprays intended for analog
discs. Since the optical unit (laser) of the
DVD player operates at a higher power
than regular DVD or CD players,
cleaning CDs intended for DVD or CD
players may damage the optical unit
(laser). Therefore, refrain from using a
cleaning CD.
5cm (2.0")
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (such as liquid lled
objects, lighted candles).
This DVD player is designed to support
the Region Management System. Check
the regional code number on the disc
package. If the number does not match
the player’s region number (see table
below), the player may be unable to
playback the disc.
Tips:
– It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW
or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
– If you are having trouble playing a certain
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
Improper formatted disc will not played on
this DVD player.
IMPORTANT!
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your television.
– Connect the DVD player directly
to the television.
Using Composite Video jacks
(CVBS)
A
Use the composite video cable (yellow)
to connect the DVD player’s TV OUT
(CVBS) jack to the video input jack (or
labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or
Baseband) on the television (cable
supplied).
B To hear sound of this DVD player
through your television, use the audio
cables (white/red) to connect FRONT (L/
R) AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD player
to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks
on the television (cable supplied).
REAR R
AUDIO OUT
OUT
FRONT R
COAXIAL
AUDIO
IN
TV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN
OUT
AUDIO
IN
TV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
1
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
U (Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
Y
2
DIGITAL
FRONT L
REAR L
CENTER
FRONT R
REAR R
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video quality
is only possible when using YPbPr
and a progressive scan television is
required.
Using Component Video jacks
(YPbPr)
A
Use the component video cables (red/
blue/green) to connect the DVD player’s
YPbPr jacks to the component video
input jacks (or labeled as YPbPr) on the
television (cable not supplied).
B To hear sound of this DVD player
through your television, use the audio
cables (white/red) to connect FRONT (L/
R) AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD player
to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on
the television (cable supplied).
C Proceed to page 17 for detailed
progressive scan setup.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
IMPORTANT!
– If your television only has a single
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75
ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF
modulator in order to view the
DVD playback on the television. See
your electronics retailer or contact
Philips for details on RF modulator
availability and operations.
Using an accessory RF modulator
Use the composite video cable (yellow)
A
to connect the DVD player’s TV OUT
(CVBS) jack to the video input jack on
the RF modulator.
B Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack
on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA
IN jack on the television.
C To hear sound of this DVD player
through your TV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect FRONT (L/R)
AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD player to
the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on
the RF modulator (cable supplied).
D Connect the Antenna or Cable TV
service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF
IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may
have been connected to your TV
previously. Disconnect it from the TV).
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
(CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT
VIDEO IN) depending on the options
available on your television.
B Use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect FRONT (L/R) AUDIO OUT
jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the
stereo system (cable supplied).
TV OUT
FRONT L
OUT
FRONT R
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting to a digital AV
receiver
AV Receiver
REAR L
FRONT L
CENTER
REAR R
FRONT R
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO OUT
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital
or MPEG decoder
A
Select one of the video connections
(CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT
VIDEO IN) depending on the options
available on your television.
B Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD
player to the corresponding Digital Audio
In jack on your receiver (cable not
supplied).
C Set the DVD player’s digital output to
PCM-Only or ALL depending on the
capabilities of your receiver (see page 33
{Digital Output}).
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
TV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
English
Tip:
– 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.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
following the indications (+ –) inside the
compartment.
C Close the cover.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is 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 of properly.
Using the remote control to
operate the system
Step 2 : Finding your viewing
channel
A Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD
player to turn it on.
B Turn on the TV and set it to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the blue
DVD background screen.
Usually these channel are between the
lowest and highest channels and may
be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO.
See your TV’s manual for more
details.
Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down
button repeatedly until you see the
Video In channel.
Or, the TV remote control may have
a button or turn that chooses
different video modes.
Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if
you are using an RF modulator.
C If you are using external equipment, (such
as audio system or receiver), turn it on
and select the appropriate input source
for the DVD player output. Refer to the
equipment user’s manual for detail.
DISC
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
TITLE
SETUP
NEXT
PREV
PLAY/PAUSE
MUTE
STOP
A Aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
B Do not put any objects between the
remote control and the DVD player
while operating the DVD player.
The progressive scan displays twice the
number of frames per seconds than
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV
system). With nearly double the number
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
Before you start...
– Ensure that you have connected this
DVD player to a progressive scan TV
using the Y Pb Pr connection (see page
10).
– Ensure that you have completed the
basic installation and set-up.
A Turn on your TV and set to interlace
mode (refer to your TV user manual).
B Press STANDBY ON 2 on the
remote control to turn on the DVD
player.
C Select the correct video-in channel.
The DVD background menu appears.
D Press SETUP.
E Press S T to select { Video }, then
press X.
Language
Language
Language
Video
Video
Video
Audio
Audio
Audio
Rating
Rating
Rating
Misc
Misc
Misc
F Press S T repeatedly to select { Video
Out }, then press X.
Aspect Ratio:
Aspect Ratio:
Aspect Ratio:
View Mode :
View Mode :
View Mode :
TV System :
TV System :
TV System :
Video Out:
Video Out:
Video Out
Smart Picture :
Smart Picture :
Smart Picture
P-Scan
Auto Fit
Auto Fit
Auto Fit
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
Component
Component
Interlaced
Personal
Personal
4:3
4:3
4:3
Getting Started (continued )
G Select { P-Scan }, then press OK to
con rm.
The menu will appear on the TV.
Activating Progressive Scan
1.Ensure your TV system supports
Progressive Mode
2.If there is a distorted picture on
the TV, wait 15 seconds for
automatic recover
Yes
H Press W to highlight { Yes } and press
OK to con rm.
I Turn on your TV progressive scan mode
(refer to your TV user manual).
The menu will appear on the TV.
Confirm again to use new setting
Revert to original setting in 14 seconds
Yes
J Press W to highlight { Yes } and press
OK to con rm.
The setup is now completed and you
can start enjoy the high quality
picture.
To deactivate Progressive Scan
manually:
Wait for 15 seconds for the auto
recovery.
OR
A Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the DVD
player to open the disc tray.
B Press numeric keypad ‘1’ on the
remote control for few seconds.
The DVD background screen appears.
Tip:
– There are some progressive scan TVs and
High-De nition TVs that are not fully
compatible with this unit, resulting in the
unnatural picture when playing back a DVD
VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In
such a case, turn off the progressive scan
feature on both the DVD player and your TV.
NO
NO
English
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
The color system of the DVD player, disc
and TV should match in order for the
disc to play. Before changing the TV
system, determine the color system of
your TV.
Language
Language
Language
Video
Video
Video
Audio
Audio
Audio
Rating
Rating
Rating
Misc
Misc
Misc
Aspect Ratio :
Aspect Ratio :
View Mode :
View Mode :
TV System :
TV System NTSC
Video Out :
Video Out PAL
Smart Picture :
Smart Picture Multi
4:3
4:3
Auto Fit
Auto Fit
NTSC
Component
Personal
F Press W to highlight { Yes } and press
OK to con rm.
To reset to default TV color system:
Wait for 15 seconds for the auto
recovery.
A Press SETUP.
B Press S T to select { Video }, then
press X.
C Press S T repeatedly to select { TV
System }, then press X.
D Use S T to select one of the options
below:
{ PAL }
Select this if the connected TV has the
PAL colour system. It will change the
video signal of an NTSC disc and output
it to PAL format.
{ NTSC }
Select this if the connected TV has the
NTSC colour system. It will change the
video signal of a PAL disc and output it to
NTSC format.
{ Multi }
Select this if the connected TV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
18
OR
A Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the DVD
player to open the disc tray.
B Press numeric keypad ‘3’ on the
remote control for few seconds.
The DVD background menu appears.
Tips:
– Before changing the current TV colour
setting, ensure that your TV supports the
‘selected TV System’.
– If there is no proper picture on your TV,
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
Select PAL for Asia Paci c region.
Select NTSC for Taiwan region.
Changing NTSC to PAL
1.Ensure your TV system supports
PAL Standard
2.If there is a distorted picture on
the TV, wait 15 seconds for
automatic recover
Yes
Confirm again to use new setting
Revert to original setting in 14 seconds
The language options are different
depending on your country or region. It
may not correspond to the illustrations
shown on the user manual.
On-screen display (OSD) language
Select this to change the language of this
DVD player screen display menu.
The menu language (on-screen display)
for the system will remain as you set it.
Language
Video
Audio
Rating
Misc
OSD language English
Subtitle Traditional Chinese
Audio
DVD menu
A Press SETUP.
B Press S T to select { Language }, then
press X.
C Press S T to select { OSD Language },
then press X.
D Use S T to select a language and press
OK to con rm.
Thai
Korean
:English
Bahasa Melayu
Audio, Subtitle and DVD menu
languages
You can choose your preferred language
or sound track from audio, subtitles and
DVD menu languages. If the selected
language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default language will be used
instead.
Language
Video
Audio
Rating
Misc
OSD language
Subtitle
Audio
DVD menu
: English
: Auto
English
Chinese
Thai
Korean
Bahasa Melayu
A Press SETUP.
B Press S T to select { Language }, then
press X.
C Press S T to highlight one of the
options below, then press X.
{ Audio }
Select this to change disc sound track
language.
{ Subtitle }
Select this to change the subtitle language.
{ DVD menu }
Select this to change the language of the
disc menu.
D Use S T to select a language and press
OK to con rm.
E Repeat steps C - D for other language
settings.
English
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
IMPORTANT!
– If the INVALID KEY appears on
the TV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– DVD discs and players are designed
with regional restrictions. Before
playing a disc, make sure the disc is
for the same zone as your player.
Playable discs
Using this DVD player, you can playback
on the following discs:
DVD Video(Digital Versatile
Disc)
DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable)
Audio/Video format or
MP3/WMA/JPEG les.
DVD±R (DVD Recordable)
Audio/Video format or
MP3/WMA/JPEG les.
CD-R(CD-Recordable)
Audio/Video format or
MP3/WMA/JPEG les.
CD-RW(CD-Rewritable)
Audio/Video format or
MP3/WMA/JPEG les.
Super Video CD
MP3-Disc
Supported formats
MP3/WMA tracks
– The le extensions has be to be
‘.mp3’, ‘.wma’
– JPEG/ISO format
– Maximum 15 characters display.
– Supported sampling frequencies and
corresponding bit-rates;
32kHz 64 – 320 kbps
44.1kHz, 48kHz 80 – 320 kbps
JPEG pictures
– The le extensions has be to be ‘.JPG’
and not ‘.JPEG.’
– JPEG/ISO format
– It can only display DCF-standard still
pictures or JPEG pictures such as
TIFF.
Tips:
– Maximum 100 sessions for CD and 10
multi border for DVD are supported.
– For DVD-R and DVD-RW multi border,
only nalized disc are supported.
– For DVD+R and DVD+RW multi border
both nalized and un nalized disc are NOT
supported.
Audio CD(Compact Disc
Digital Audio)
Video CD
(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD player due to the con guration and characteristics of
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.
number for the DVD player (e.g. ‘EXT’,
‘0’, ‘AV’).
B Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on
the DVD player.
C Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the front of
the DVD player.
You can also hold down the STOP
button on the remote control to open
and close the disc tray.
D Place a disc into the disc tray with the
label facing up, then press OPEN/
CLOSE ç.
For double-sided discs, load the side
which you want to play facing up.
E Playback may start automatically.
If not, press PLAY/PAUSEu.
If a disc menu appears on the TV, see
page 22 'Using the Disc Menu'.
If the child lock was activated for the
inserted disc, you have to enter your
four-digit password (see page 36).
For more playback features, see pages
21~27.
Tips:
– Do not overturn the DVD player while disc
loading, playing or ejecting.
– Do not close the disc tray manually even if
the power switched off.
Basic playback controls
Unless otherwise stated, all operations
described are based on Remote Control
use.
Pausing playback
During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
A
u to pause playback and display a still
picture.
Sound will be muted.
B To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE u again.
Selecting title/chapter/track
Press PREV í / NEXTë to go to
the previous or next title/chapter/track.
Press DISPLAY to display the disc
information text line for title/chapter/
track (example - 00/08).
Use alphanumeric keypad (0-9) to
enter valid title/chapter/track number,
then press OK.
The playback skips to the selected
title/chapter/track.
Stopping playback
Press STOP
Tips:
– Screen saver will start automatically if the
disc playback is stopped for about 5 minutes.
– The player will automatically switch to
Power Standby mode if you do not press any
buttons for about 15 minutes after the disc
has stopped playing.
.
English
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen once you load
in the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
Use STWX keys or numeric
keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press
OK to start playback.
To access or remove the menu
Press DISC MENU on the remote.
Zooming in
This function allows you to enlarge the
picture on the TV screen and to pan
through the enlarged picture.
A During playback, press ZOOM
repeatedly to display the picture with
different scales.
Use STWX keys to pan through
the enlarged picture.
Playback will continue.
B Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to
the original size.
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point
Resume playback of the last 5 discs is
possible, even if the disc was ejected
(open) or standby. Auto resume is active
for DVD,VCD,SVCD,CD types of discs.
Load one of the last 5 discs.
‘Play from start, press [PREV]’ appears
during playback for rst 10 seconds.
During the message appears on the TV
screen, press PREV to start playback
from the beginning.
Playback restarts from the rst title
(DVD) or the beginning of the title/
track (VCD/CDDA/SVCD).
To remove the message from the TV
screen, press DISPLAY.
Slow Motion
You can slow forward or slow reverse a
disc during playback and select a different
speed.
For DVD,VCD,SVCD
A Press S T during playback to select the
required speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16
(forward or backward).
Sound will be muted.
B To return to normal speed, press PLAY/
PAUSE u.
Forward / Reverse Searching
You can fast forward or fast reverse a
disc during playback and select a desired
search speed.
For DVD,VCD,SVCD,CD
A Press W X directly or press íë for 2
seconds during playback to select the
required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X
(backward or forward).
Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or
intermittent (CD).
B To return to normal speed, press PLAY/
PAUSE u.
Tip:
– For CD, fast forward or fast reverse is
available only when pressing í ë for few
seconds or more.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
You can view the disc information (such
as current title/chapter/track number,
total elapsed time or playing time on the
disc) without interrupting the disc
playback.
A During playback, press DISPLAY
repeatedly on the remote control.
The available disc information appears
on the TV screen with the following
sequence.
Title/Chapter
Tit le /1 C ha pt er 6/ 161
Time
Tim e 00 :0 3: 36 /0 1 :2 2: 34
Repeat/ Repeat A-B/ Angle
Off
Rep Off1/1
Track
Tra ck 3 /2 1
Time
Tim e 00 :0 0 :5 6/ 00 :0 3 :3 4
Repeat/ Repeat A-B
Off
Rep Off
(DVD)
(DVD)
(DVD)
(VCD)
(VCD)
(VCD)
Time Search
When {Time} information appears on the
A
TV screen, press OK to access.
B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to
input the valid time (such as 0:34:27).
C Press OK to con rm.
The playback skips to the chosen
time.
Angle
A
When {Angle} information appears on
the TV screen, press WX to highlight
{Angle}.
B Press OK repeatedly to switch between
different angle.
Playback will go to the selected angle.
Title/Chapter/Track selection
A
Press W X to select {Title} / {Chapter}
or {Track}, then press OK to access.
B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to
input a valid number.
C Press OK to con rm.
The playback skips to the chosen title/
chapter/track.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
The picture shape can be adjusted to t
your TV and the format must be available
on the playback disc. Otherwise, the TV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
A In ‘Video’, press ST to select { Aspect
Ratio }, then press X.
{ 4:3 }
Select this if you have a
normal TV. A ‘widescreen’ display with
black bars on the top
and bottom will be
displayed on the TV screen.
{ 16:9 }
Select this for
wide-screen TV
(frame ratio
16:9).
B Use S T to select a setting and press
OK to con rm.
English
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
This option is only available for
subwoofer connection.
A In ‘Audio’, press ST to select
{ Subwoofer }, then press X.
{ Present }
Select this option when a subwoofer is
connected.
{ None }
Select this option when no subwoofer is
connected.
B Use S T to select a setting and press
OK to con rm.
Digital Output
Select this if you connect to a
multichannel decoder/receiver.
A In ‘Audio’, press ST to select { Digital
Output }, then press X.
{ All }
Select this if the connected device has a
built-in multichannel decoder that
supports one of the multichannel audio
format (Dolby Digital, MPEG-2).
{ PCM }
Select this if the connected device is not
capable of decoding multichannel audio.
The DVD player will convert the Dolby
Digital and MPEG-2 multichannel signals
to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
{ Off }
To deactivate the digital audio output.
For example, if you use the FRONT (L/R)
AUDIO OUT sockets to connect to a TV
or stereo system.
B Use S T to select a setting and press
OK to con rm.
Tips:
– If { Digital Output } is set to { All }, all
audio settings except MUTE are invalid.
– If { Digital Output } is set to { All } while
playback MPEG, MP3/WMA les, the player
will output PCM signals.
English
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
This mode optimizes playback of sound at
low volume. High volume outputs will be
softened and low volume outputs are
brought upward to an audible level.
A In ‘Audio’, press ST to select { Night
Mode }, then press X.
{ On }
Select this to set low volume output. This
feature is only available for movie discs
with Dolby Digital mode.
{ Off }
Turns off night mode feature. Select this
to enjoy the surround sound with its full
dynamic range.
B Use S T to select a setting and press
OK to con rm.
Down Sampling
You can enable and disable the digital
signal for better sound output quality.
A In ‘Audio’, press ST to select { Down
Sampling }, then press X.
{ On }
Playback a disc recorded at the sampling
rate of 48kHz.
{ Off }
Playback a disc recorded at the sampling
rate of 96kHz. This rate can only be
achieved in Stereo-Classic (Flat) mode.
B Use S T to select a setting and press
OK to con rm.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
Depending on the DVD, you may be
asked to change the parental level while
playing the disc. The rating levels are
from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.
You can prohibit the playing of certain
discs that are not suitable for your
children, or have certain discs played with
alternative scenes.
A In ‘Rating’, press S T to select { Parental
control }, then press X.
B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to
enter the four-digit password (see page
36 ‘Changing the Password’, then press
X.
{ 1.Kid Safe }
Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all
ages.
{ 2. G }
General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
{ 3. PG }
Parental Guidance suggested.
{ 4. PG – 13 }
Unsuitable for children under age 13.
{ 5. PG – R }
Parental Guidance; recommended that
parents restrict children under 17 from
viewing.
{ 6. R }
Restricted; recommended only when
supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
{ 7. NC – 17 }
No Children under age 17; not
recommended viewing for children under
age 17.
{ 8. Adult }
Mature Material; should be viewed only
by adults due to graphic sexual material,
violence or language.
English
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
you selected will not play unless you
enter your four-digit password.
Tips:
– This feature will not limit viewing if the
disc manufacturer did not code the disc.
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication,
so parental control has no effect on these
type of discs. This also applies to most illegal
DVDs.
– Some DVDs are not coded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the disc cover. The rating level feature does
not prohibit play of such discs.
Changing the Password
You need to enter your four-digit
password to play a prohibited disc or if
prompted for a password.
A In ‘Rating’, press ST to select { Set
Password }, then press OK.
You will be prompted to enter your
four-digit password.
Enter Password
B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to
enter the four-digit password.
When doing this for the rst time,
enter the default password ‘0000’.
If you forget your old four-digit
password, enter the default password
‘0000’.
C Press OK again to enter the new four-
digit password.
The new four-digit password will now
take effect.
Enter New Password
D Press OK to con rm.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item.
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem Solution
No power.
Remote control does not work.
No picture.
The picture is distorted or black &
white during playback.
No sound.
Disc does not play.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot
be changed.
– Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD
player to turn on the system.
– Make sure the AC outlet has power.
– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front
of the DVD player (not towards TV).
– Remove any obstacles between DVD player and the remote
control.
– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.
– Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the
remote control (± signs).
– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel
for the DVD player. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV,
then press the channel down button on your TV’s remote
control until you see the TV program.
– Check the video connection between the DVD player and
the TV.
– The disc does not match with the TV color system standard
(PAL/NTSC).
– The disc is dirty, clean the disc.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
– To deactivate progressive scan function manually;
1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode (or set to
interlaced mode)
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the DVD player disc tray.
3) Press the alphanumeric keypad ‘1’ for few seconds.
– Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are
connected correctly.
– Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you
connected to the DVD player.
– Insert the disc with the label facing up.
– Wrong region code.
– Wrong disc type. Read chapter “Playback from Disc -
Playable discs” for details.
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the
disc or replace a new one.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– The aspect ratio is xed on the DVD disc.
– Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the
Not able to select some items in the
setup/system menu.
The DVD player does not start
playback.
Picture freezes momentarily during
playback.
Unable to select Progressive Scan on/
off.
– Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system
menu.
– Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot
be selected.
– Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.
– Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC) and region
code.
– Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
– Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen.
– You may need to enter the password in order to change the
parental rating level or to unlock the disc for playback.
– Moisture may have condensed inside the system. Remove the
disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour.
– Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few
minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate again
as usual.
– Check the disc for ngerprint/scratches and clean with a soft
cloth wiping from center to edge.
– Check that the output of the video signal is turn to
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound
has speci c numerical values. These jacks send
audio through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is
4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the
DVD System that send audio to another system
(TV, Stereo, etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a
given length of music; measured in kilobits per
seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you
record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or the
higher the recording speed, the better the sound
quality. However, higher bit rates use more space
on a Disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece
on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate
the chapter you want.
Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the
back of the DVD System that send high-quality
video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks
(R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,
multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available when
you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jacks. These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as
analog does.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to
six channels of digital audio (front left and right,
surround left and right, center and subwoofer).
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format.
A still-picture data compression system proposed
by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which
features small decrease in image quality in spite of
its high compression ratio.
MP3: A le format with a sound data
compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of
Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1)
Audio Layer 3. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data
volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel: DVD is speci ed to have each
sound track constitute one sound eld.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks
having three or more channels.
Parental Control: A function of the DVD to
limit playback of the disc by the age of the users
according to the limitation level in each country.
The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback will be prohibited if the
software’s level is higher than the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for
converting analog sound signal to digital signal for
later processing, with no data compression used in
conversion.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on
a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can
enjoy interactive-type software as well as software
having a search function.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
This system can convert the interlaced video from
DVD into progressive format for connection to a
progressive display. It dramatically increases the
vertical resolution.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be
played back only in the region designated
beforehand. This unit will only play discs that have
compatible region codes. You can nd the region
code of your unit by looking on the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than one
region (or ALL regions).
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or
the entire album in audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate the
title you want.
TV OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD
System that sends video to a TV.
WMA: Windows Media Audio. Refers to an
audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be
encoded by using Windows Media Player version 9
or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Files
are recognized by their le extension “WMA.”