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DVP5900
DVP3500
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safety
This “bolt of lightning” indicates
uninsulated material within your
t
unit may cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product covering.
The “exclamation point” calls
attention to features for which
s
you should read the enclosed literature
closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, this apparatus should
not be exposed to rain or moisture, and
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc
électriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No.____________________
symbols
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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.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
AC Polarized
Plug
12 .
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 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:
●
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
●
Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
●
Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.
16.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
17.
Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled
objects, lighted candles).
Use only with the 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.
CAUTION
– To
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18.
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.
EL 6475-E005: 04/01
3
This warning label is located on the
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the unit has
a double insulation system
rear panel and inside this laser
INVISIBLE
:
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
:
DANGER
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET
VARO !
ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA
KATSO SATEESEEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
VARNING!
OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
or
DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
apparatus.
product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
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
English:
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.
Français:
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Class B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada.
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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.
ATTENTION
L'utilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non-respect des
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l'irradiation.
ATENCIÓN
El uso de mando o ajustes o la
ejecucción de métodos que no sean
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar
peligro de exposición a radiación.
Important Note:
Due to the numerous versions of new
CD-Audio copy protection or
enhanced CD-Audio protection
recently available on certain discs,
Philips is unable to guarantee that
this DVD Player is fully compatible
with such new discs. Should you have
difficulty playing any such CD-Audio
discs, kindly refer them to your CDAudio disc retailer.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from DigitalTheater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. Nois.5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 andother U.S. and world-wide patents issuedand pending. "DTS" and "DTS DigitalSurround" are registered trademarksof Digital Theater Systems, Inc.All Right Reserved.
Due to the inconsistency of disc formats
provided by various disc manufacturers, your
DVD system may require a playability
enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology
advances, these enhancements will become
common and will be easy to complete.
Go to www.philips.com/support for
software upgrade.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT
ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS
TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE
QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p
AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
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General Information
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 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.
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.
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.
DivX, DivX Certified, and
associated logos are
trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc and
are used under license.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the bottom of your DVD VIDEO player
and enter below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. DVP5900
Serial No. _______________
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Important Note:
Due to the numerous versions of new
CD-Audio copy protection or
enhanced CD-Audio protection
recently available on certain discs.
Should you have difficulty playing
any such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer
them to your CD-Audio disc retailer.
LASER
TypeSemiconductor laser
GaAlAs
Wave length650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degree
Index
English ----------------------------------------- 6
To clean a disc, use a micro fibre 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 discs.
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD
system 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.
Setup
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a flat, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.
– Do not position the set on top of
other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g., receiver or amplifier).
– Do not put anything under the set
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this system 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 (4.5”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
the set and 5cm (2.3”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
5cm (2.3")
10cm (4.5")
5cm (2.3")
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 (e.g., liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
10cm (4.5")
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Connecting TV
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
OUT
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
2
1
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
U (Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
Y
Connections
English
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
AUDIO
IN
2
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
1
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
OUT
AUDIO
HDMI
OUT
IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make one
video connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your TV system.
–Connect the DVD system
directly to the TV.
Using Composite Video jacks
(CVBS)
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow)
to connect the DVD Player’s CVBS
(VIDEO) jack to the video input jack (or
labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or
Baseband) on the TV (cable supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through your TV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV
(cable supplied).
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video
quality is only possible when using Y
Pb Pr and a progressive scan TV is
required.
Using Component Video jacks
(Y Pb Pr)
1 Use the component video cables (red/
blue/green) to connect the DVD system’sY Pb Pr jacks to the corresponding
Component video input jacks (or labeled
as Y Pb Pr) on the TV (cable not supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through your TV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV
(cable supplied).
3 Proceed to page 19 for detailed
Progressive Scan set up.
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Connections
English
RF coaxial cable to TV
Antenna or
Cable TV signal
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
AUDIO
HDMI
OUT
IMPORTANT!
–If your TV 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 TV. See your
electronics retailer for details on RF
modulator availability and
operations.
2
TO TVINT IN
VIDEO
CVBS
Cb/Pb
VIDEO OUT
Back of RF Modulator
(example only)
AUDIO IN
IN
R L
CH3 CH4
1
YCr/Pr
Using an accessory RF modulator
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow)
to connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack
to the video input jack on the RF
modulator.
2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied)
to connect the RF modulator to your
TV’s RF jack.
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Connecting the power cord
T
C
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
~ AC MAINS
U (Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
AUDIO
After everything is connected
properly, plug in the AC power cord
to the power outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
Cr/Pr
CVBS
VIDEO OU
HDMI
OUT
Connections
English
When no disc is loaded, press
STANDBY ON on the DVD Player
front panel,
“NO DISC” may appear on the
display panel.
NO DISC
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IR
13
Connections
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
HDMI VIDEO AUDIO
HDMI IN
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
HDMI VIDEO AUDIO
1
TV
English
Optional: Connecting to a
HDMI compatible device
HDMI compatible
device
VIDEO
HDMI IN
AUDIO
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Using HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) sockets
● HDMI connects untouched and
uncompressed digital transmission for the
highest and cripest sound/image quality.
● It has plug and play capability using only
one cable for both audio/video output.
● Use a HDMI cable (not supplied) to
connect the HDMI OUT on the DVD
Player to HDMI IN on an HDMI
compatible device (eg.; PC, DVD Player,
Set Top Box).
➜ It may take a while for the DVD
player and input device to communicate
and initialise.
➜ Playback starts automatically.
● The HDMI is backward compatible with
some DVI devices using an appropriate
adaptor plug.
➜ If a DVI device is connected, an
additional audio cable will be needed for
audio transmission.
➜ This DVD player supports HDCP
compliance devices only.
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
OUT IN
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
● To enjoy optimum multi-channel
surround sound
HDMI
compatible
TV
HDMI
compatible
amplifier
● To enjoy optimum multi-channel
surround sound without HDMIcompatible television
HDMI
compatible
amplifier
● Most older DVI enable devices are not
HDCP compliant and playback is not
possible.
➜ A pop-up menu will appear on the TV
screen.
Helpful hint:
– HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) is a specification that provides a
secure transmission of digital contents
between different devices (to prevent
unauthorised copy-right).
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Connections
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
AV Receiver
Optional: Connecting to an
Audio System
STEREO
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
AUDIO
HDMI
OUT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic
or Right / Left Audio In jack
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT
VIDEO IN) depending on the options
available on your TV.
2 Use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding
AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo system
(cable supplied).
Optional: Connecting Digital
AV Receiver
English
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital,
or MPEG2 decoder
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT
VIDEO IN) depending on the options
available on your TV.
2 Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD
Player to the corresponding Digital Audio
In jack on your Receiver (cable notsupplied).
3 Set the DVD Player’s Digital Output to
PCM or ALL depending on the
capabilities of your Receiver (see page 33
“Digital Output”).
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Helpful Hint:
– 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.
15
Functional Overview
English
Front and Rear Panels
STANDBY-ON B
– To switch the DVD Player to Standby
mode or ON
Disc tray
OPEN/CLOSE /
– Open/Close the disc tray
Display
– Shows the current status of the DVD
Player
IR Sensor
– Point the remote control towards this
sensor
9 STOP
– To stop playback
T NEXT
– To search or select next chapter or track
2; PLAY/PAUSE
– To start or interrupt playback
PREV S
– To search or select previous chapter or
track
Video Upscaling and Progressive
Scan LED
– Led ON in Video Upscaling or Progressive
Scan mode
IR
Mains (AC Power Cord)
– Connect to a standard AC outlet
Digital Coaxial Out
– Connect to coaxial AUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
Audio Out (Left/Right)
– Connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier,
receiver or stereo system
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
YCr/Pr
Cb/Pb
– Connect to YPbPr input of a TV
CVBS (VIDEO Out)
– Connect to CVBS Video input of a TV
– Connect to an HDMI -compatible device
(example; LCD/Projector/Plasma/
Projection TV, HDTV or receiver)
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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YPbPr
HDMI
Remote Control
Functional Overview
English
– To go back to previous menu/ show
RETURN/TITLE
title menu
DISC MENU
– Enters or exits the disc contents
menu
– Switches on or off the playback
control mode (for VCD version
2.0 only)
1 2 3 4
– Selects an item in the menu/
fast forward/backward, slow forward/
backward
OK
– Acknowledge menu selection
S
– To search or select previous
chapter or track
STOP ( 9 )
– To stop playback
PLAY ( B )
– To start playback
PAUSE ( ; )
– To pause playback temporarily /
frame-by-frame playback
REPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes
REPEAT (A-B)
– Repeats playback a specific section
on a disc
PREVIEW
– To preview the content of a track
or whole disc
MUTE
– Disables or enables sound output
PREVIEW MUTE
POWER B
– To switch the DVD player to
standby mode or ON
0-9 numerical key pad
– Selects numbered items in a
menu
DISPLAY
– Displays information on TV
screen during playback
SYSTEM MENU
– Access or exit DVD Player’s
system menu
T
– To search or select next chapter
or track
SUBTITLE
– To access subtitle language
system menu
ANGLE
– Selects a DVD camera angle
ZOOM
– Enlarge a picture on the TV
screen
AUDIO
– To access audio language system
menu
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17
Getting Started
English
Step 1: Inserting batteries
into the Remote Control
3
1
2
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the Remote Control to
operate the Player
1 Aim the Remote Control
directly at the remote
sensor (iR) on the front
panel.
2 Do not put any objects
between the Remote
Control and the DVD
Player while operating the
DVD Player.
Step 2: Setting up the TV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
page 11-12 “Connecting TV”).
1 Turn on the TV and set to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the
DVD background screen on the TV.
2 Usually these channels are between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO. See
your TV 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 switch that chooses different
video modes.
IR
➜ Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you
are using an RF modulator.
3 If you are using external equipment, (eg.
audio system or receiver), turn it on and
select the appropriate input source for
the DVD Player output. Refer to the
equipment owner’s manual for detail.
CAUTION!
–Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control
is not being 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 properly.
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Getting Started
Setting up Progressive Scan feature
(for Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan display 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.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure:
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals,
a progressive scan TV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD player to
your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 11.)
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Turn off your TV progressive scan mode
or turn on interlaced mode (refer to
your TV user manual.)
3 Press POWER on the remote control to
turn on the DVD player.
4 Select the correct Video Input channel.
(See page 18).
➜ The DVD background screen appears
on the TV.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
6 Press 2 to select {Video}, then press OK
to confirm.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
Off
On
7 Select {Video Output} to {YPbPr}, then
press OK to confirm.
8 Select {Progressive} to {On}, then OK to
confirm.
➜ The below menu will appear on the TV.
ACTIVATING PROGRESSIVE SCAN:
1. ENSURE YOUR TV HAS PROGRESSIVE SCAN.
2. CONNECT USING YPBPR (GBR) VIDEO CABLE.
3. IF THERE IS DISTORTED PICTURE
WAIT 15 SECONDS FOR AUTO RECOVERY.
OK
9 Press 1 to highlight
Cancel
OK
in the menu
and press OK to confirm.
There will be a distorted picture on
your TV at this state until you turn
on the progressive scan mode on
your TV.
0 Turn on your TV progressive scan mode
(refer to your TV user manual.)
➜ The below menu appears on the TV.
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE PROGRESSIVE
SCAN. IF THE PICTURE IS GOOD,
PRESS OK BUTTON ON REMOTE.
OK
! Press 1 to highlight
Cancel
OK
in the menu
and press OK to confirm.
➜ The set up is complete now and you
can start enjoy the high quality picture.
If no picture:
● Wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
OR
1 Press OPEN CLOSE0 on the DVD
system to open the disc tray.
2 Press 2 followed by AUDIO the remote
control.
➜ The DVD background screen will
appear on the TV.
Helpful Hint:
– There are some progressive scan TV and
High-Definition TV sets that are not fully
compatible with this DVD system, 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
system and your TV set.
English
TIPS:To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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19
Getting Started
English
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV
This DVD Player is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc
to play on this Player, the colour system of
the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player
should match.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
NTSC
PAL
MULTI
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Video}, then
press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to select {TV Type}.
4 Enter its submenu by pressing OK.
5 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
PAL – Select this if the connected TV is
PAL system. It will change the video signal
of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.
NTSC – Select this if the connected TV
is NTSC system. It will change the video
signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and
output in 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.
6 Select an item and press OK.
➜ Follow the instructions show on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
Helpful Hints:
– Before changing the current TV
Type setting, ensure that your TV
supports the ‘selected TV Type’
system.
– If there is no proper picture on
your TV, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
CHANGING PAL TO MULTI
1. ENSURE THAT YOUR TV SYSTEM SUPPORTS
MULTI MODE
2. IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE DISPLAYED
ON THE TV, WAIT 15 SECONDS FOR AUTO
RECOVER
OK Cancel
To reset to default TV colour
system:
● Wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
OR
1 Press OPEN CLOSE0 on the DVD
system to open the disc tray.
2 Press 2 followed by SUBTITLE the
remote control.
➜ The DVD background screen will
appear on the TV.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
Step 3: Setting language
preference
You can select your preferred language
settings. This DVD Player will
automatically switch to the language for
you whenever you load a disc.
Setting the OSD Language
The On-screen language for the system
menu will remain as you set it, regardless
of various disc languages.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
OSD Language
DVD Subtitle
Audio Track
DVD Menu
DivX Subtitle
English
English
English
English
Cent. Eur.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Portugiesisch
Holandês
Danisk
Norsk
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2 to select {Language}, then press
OK.
3 Press 3 4 to select {OSD Language}.
4 Enter its submenu by pressing OK.
5 Press 3 4 to select a language and press
OK.
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and DVD
menu language
You can choose your own preferred
language or soundtrack from audio,
subtitles and DVD menu languages. If the
language selected is not available on the
disc, the disc’s default language will be
used instead.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
OSD Language
DVD Subtitle
Audio Track
DVD Menu
DivX Subtitle
English
English
English
English
Cent. Eur.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Portugiesisch
Holandês
Danisk
Norsk
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2 to select {Language}, then press
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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21
Disc Operations
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
English
IMPORTANT!
–Depending on the DVD or
VIDEO CD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
–Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than disc on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player malfunction.
Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play:
– Digital Versitile Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Digital Video Discs + Recordable
– DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x
– Q-pel accurate motion compensation
– Global Motion Compensation (GMC)
playback
– Maximum files/folders per disc:
– Maximum files displayed 1,500
– Maximum folders 150
Region Codes
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.
Helpful Hints:
– 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 cer tain
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
Improper formatted disc will not play on this
DVD Player.
Discs that can
Region
U.S.A. and
Canada regions
U.K and
Europe regions
Asia Pacific, Taiwan,
Kor ea
Australia, New
Zealand, Latam
Russia and India regions
China, Calcos Islands,
Walls and Futuna Islands
be played
(Example)
1
2
3
4
5
6
TIPS:
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
If the inhibit icon (ø) 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.
Playing discs
1
Connect the power cords of the DVD
Player and TV (and any optional stereo or
AV receiver) to a power outlet.
2 Turn on the TV power and set to the
correct Video In channel. (See page 18
“Setting up the TV”).
3 Press STANDBY-ON on the DVD Player
front panel.
➜ You should see the DVD background
screen on the TV.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open
the disc tray and load in a disc, then press
the same button again to close the disc
tray.
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up.
For double-sided discs, load the side you
want to play facing up.
5 Playback will start automatically. If not
press PLAY B.
➜ If a disc menu appears on the TV, see
“Using the Disc Menu”.
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control,
you must enter your four-digit password.
(See page 35-36).
6 At any time, simply press STOP to stop
playback.
Using the Disc Menu
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen once you load
the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
● Use the 1 234or numeric keypad
(0-9) on the Remote Control, then press
PLAY B to start playback.
To access or exit from the menu
● Press DISC MENU on the Remote
Control.
For VCD with Playback Control
(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)
PBC playback allows you to play Video
CDs interactively, following the menu on
the display.
● In stop mode, use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a track and PBC will turn
off.
➜ Playback will start automatically
● During playback, press DISC MENU;
➜ If PBC was ON, it will switch to OFF
and continue playback.
➜ If PBC was OFF, it will switch to ON
and return to menu screen.
● During playback, pressing RETURN/
TITLE will return to the menu screen (if
PBC is on).
English
TIPS:The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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23
Disc Operations
English
Basic playback controls
Unless otherwise stated, all operations
described are based on the use of
Remote Control.
Pausing playback
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
1 During playback, press PAUSE ;.
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be
muted.
2 Press PAUSE ; again to select the next
picture frame.
3 To return to normal playback, press
PLAY B.
Selecting track/chapter
(DVD/CD)
1 Press T briefly during playback to go to
the next chapter/track
2 Press S to go to the previous track or
chapter.
3 To go directly to any chapter/track, enter
the chapter/track number using the
numerical keys (0-9).
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD)
● Press STOP 9 once to activate the auto
resume mode.
● Press PLAY B and the disc will play from
the last point.
● Press STOP 9 to cancel the resume
mode.
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)
Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce
the video image during playback.
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to increase and
decrease the playback video image.
2 Press 1 234 to pan across the TV
screen (JPEG).
Repeat (DVD/VCD)
● Press REPEAT continuously to choose a
Repeat mode during playback.
REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD)
–to repeat playback of the current
chapter.
REPEAT TITLE (DVD)
–to repeat playback of the current
title.
REPEAT SINGLE (VCD)
–to repeat playback of the current
track.
REPEAT ALL (VCD)
–to repeat playback of all the disc.
OFF (DVD/VCD)
–to cancel the repeat mode.
Helpful Hint:
– REPEAT function is not available for VCD
2.0 when PBC is on.
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD)
1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen
starting point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen
end point.
➜ The section will now repeat
continuously.
3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT A-B.
TIPS:The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.
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Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
Disc Operations
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
1 Press 3 4during playback to select the
required speed: 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 (backward
or forward).
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY B.
Forward / Reverse Searching
(DVD/VCD/CD)
1 Press 1 2during playback to select the
required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X or 20X
(backward or forward).
➜ Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or
intermittent (CD).
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY B.
Preview (DVD/VCD)
The Time Search function allows you to
start playing at any chosen time on the
disc.
1 Press PREVIEW.
2 Use 1 2 keys to select an option.
3 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from
left to right in the time edit box using
remote control numerical key pad.
(e.g. 0:34:27)
For DVD
➜ Time (example - 00:34:27)
➜ Title/Chapter (example - 000/008)
Bulgarian, Belorussian, English,
Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian, Serbian
and Ukrainian.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Simplified Chinese
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
DVD Setup Menu Options
Video Setup
Press SYSTEM MENU.
1
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Video}.
3 Press OK to confirm.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
TV Type
This menu contains the options for
setting the aspect ratio of the DVD
Player according to the connected TV. For
details, see page 20.
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
Setting the TV Display
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to the TV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
4:3 PANSCAN
4:3 LETTERBOX
16:9
1 In ‘Video’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {TV Display}, then
press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
4:3 PANSCAN –
Select this if you have
a normal TV and want
both sides of the
picture to be
trimmed or formatted to fit your TV
screen.
English
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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4:3 LETTERBOX –
Select this if you have a
normal TV. In this case, a
wide picture with black
bands on the upper and lower portions
of the TV screen will
be displayed.
16:9 – Select this if
you have a widescreen TV.
4 Select an item and press OK.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Progressive - turning on/off
In the progressive scan mode, you can
enjoy the high quality picture with less
flickers. It only works when you have
connected the DVD player’s Y Pb Pr jacks
to your TV that supports the progressive
video input. Otherwise, the a distorted
picture will appear on the TV. For proper
progressive scan set up, see page 30.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
1 In ‘Video’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Progressive}, then
press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
Off
To disable Progressive Scan function.
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
➜ Follow the instructions shown on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
➜ If a distorted picture appears on the
TV screen, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
To reset Progressive Scan to OFF:
1 Press OPEN CLOSE 0 on the DVD
system to open the disc tray.
2 Press 2 followed by AUDIO the remote
control.
➜ The DVD background screen will
appear on the TV.
Off
On
On
To enable Progressive Scan function.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
HD JPEG Mode
You can enjoy unsurppressed pictures at
its native resolution via your HDMI
connection or progressive scan mode.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
HD JPEG
SD JPEG
1 In ‘Video’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {HD JPEG Mode},
then press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
HD JPEG (High Definition JPEG)
Displays picture at the actual resolution.
SD JPEG (Standard Definition JPEG)
Displays picture at suppressed resolution.
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
HDMI Output
For HDMI connection, you are able to
select the video output resolution
selection. The available options will be
displayed once you have connected the
HDMI connection (see page 14).
It may take a while for the DVD
player and input device to
communicate and initialise.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
TV Display
TV Type
Video Output
Progressive
HD JPEG Mode
HDMI Output
4:3 LETTERBOX
MULTI
YPbPr
Off
HD JPEG
Auto
480p/576p
720p
1080i
Auto
1 In ‘Video’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {HDMI Output},
then press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
480p
Progressive output in 480 lines for NTSC
TV.
576p
Progressive output in 576 lines for PAL TV.
720p
Progressive output upscale to 720 lines.
1080i
Interlaced output upscale to 1080 lines.
Auto (default setting)
Output automatically based on your
display’s supported resolution.
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
Helpful hints:
– If no display appears on the TV screen due
to unsupported resolution, reconnect any
available interlace video output to your
display and re-adjust the resolution settings
to 480p/576p.
– Select AUTO to automatically display the
best resolutions settings.
English
TIPS:
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To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Audio Setup
Press SYSTEM MENU.
1
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Audio
Track}.
3 Press OK to confirm.
Language
Digital Output
LPCM Output
Night Mode
Audio Track RatingVideo
PCM
96K
Off
Digital Output
Set the Digital output according to your
optional audio equipment connection.
PCM
96K
Off
Audio Track RatingVideo
PCM
All
Language
Digital Output
LPCM Output
Night Mode
1 In ‘Audio Track’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Digital Output},
then press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
All
If you have connected your DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT to a multi-channel
decoder/receiver.
PCM
Only if your TV or receiver is not capable
of decoding multi-channel audio.
4 Select an item and press OK.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
LPCM Output
If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM
compatible receiver via the digital
terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc,
you may need to adjust ‘LPCM Output’.
Discs are recorded at a certain sampling
rate. The higher the sampling rate, the
better the sound quality.
Language
Digital Output
LPCM Output
Night Mode
PCM
96K
Off
Audio Track RatingVideo
96K
48K
1 In ‘Audio Track’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {LPCM Output},
then press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
48K
Playback a disc recorded at the sampling
rate of 48kHz.
96K
Playback a disc recorded at the sampling
rate of 96kHz that can only be achieved
in Stereo-Classic mode.
4 Select an item and press OK.
Night Mode - turning on/off
In this mode, the high volume outputs are
softened and low volume outputs are
brought upward to an audible level. It is
useful for watching your favorite action
movie without disturbing others at night.
PCM
96K
Off
Audio Track RatingVideo
Off
On
Language
Digital Output
LPCM Output
Night Mode
1 In ‘Audio Track’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 34 to highlight {Night Mode}, then
press OK.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
On
Select this to level out the volume. This
feature is only available for movies with
Dolby Digital mode.
Off
Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic
range.
4 Select an item and press OK.
English
Helpful Hint:
– LPCM Output can be selected only when
PCM is activated.
TIPS:
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To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Rating
Press SYSTEM MENU.
1
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Rating}.
3 Press OK to confirm.
Language
Password
Rating
Factory defaults
DivX Registration
Audio Track RatingVideo
Change
8. Adult
Reset
Display
Changing the Password
The same password is used for both
Parental Control. Enter your 4 digit
password when prompted on the screen.
The default password is
0000.
1 In ‘Rating’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Change}
(Cambiar), then press OK.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your old four-digit password.
➜ When doing this for the first time, key
in ‘
0000’.
➜ If you forget your old four-digit
password, key in ‘
0000’.
4 Enter the new four-digit password.
5 Enter the new four-digit password second
time to confirm.
➜ The new four-digit password will now
take effect.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
Old Password
New Password
Confirm Password
Done
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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6 Press OK to confirm.
DVD Setup Menu Options
Setting the Rating
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. This feature
lets you set a playback limitation level.
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.
1 In ‘Rating’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 34 to highlight {Rating}, then
press OK to select a rating level for the
disc inserted.
➜ To disable rating control and plays all
discs, select {8 Adult}.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the four-digit password (“Changing the
password”).
➜ DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you
enter your four-digit password.
Helpful Hints:
– VCD, CD have no level indication, so
parental control function has no effect on
these type of discs. This applies to most
duplicated DVD discs.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the Disc cover. The rating level feature does
not work for such Discs.
Rating explanations
1 KID SAFE
– Kids material; recommended especially for
children and viewers of all ages.
2 G
– General Audience; recommended as acceptable
for viewers of all ages.
3 PG
– Parental Guidance suggested.
4 PG13
– Material is unsuitable for children under age 13.
5-6 PG-R
– Parental Guidance - Restricted; recommended
that parents restrict children under 17 from
viewing or allow to view 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:
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To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Restoring to original settings
Setting the ‘Default’ function will reset all
options and your personal settings to the
factory defaults and all your personal
settings will be erased.
1 In ‘Rating’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Factory Defaults},
then select {Reset}.
3 Press OK to confirm.
➜ All settings will now reset to factory
defaults.
DivX registration
This DVD Player provides you the DivX
VOD (Video On Demand) registration
code that allows you to rent and
purchase videos using the DivX
®
VOD
service.
For more information, visit
www.divx.com/vod.
1 In ‘Rating’, press OK to enter the
submenu.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {DivX
Registration}, then select {Display}.
3 Press OK on the remote control.
➜ The registration code will appear.
LanguageAudio Track RatingVideo
DivX(R) Video On Demand:
Registration code is :
BX3W4DJE
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod
OK
4 Use the registration code to purchase or
rent the videos from DivX
at www.divx.com/vod.
Follow the instructions and download the
video onto a CD-R for playback on this
DVD player.
®
VOD service
®
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press OK.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Helpful Hint:
– All the downloaded videos from DivX
®
VOD can only be played back on this DVD
player.
Specifications
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)
Number of lines625525
PlaybackMultistandard (PAL/NTSC)
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter10 bit, 54mHz
YPbPr0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm
Video Output1Vpp — 75 ohm
48 kHz
Analog Sound Stereo
Dolby Surround compatible downmix from Dolby Digital
multi-channel sound
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter24 bit, 192 kHz
DVDfs 96 kHz4Hz- 44kHz
fs 48 kHz4Hz- 22kHz
CD/VCDfs 44.1kHz4Hz- 20kHz
Signal-Noise (1kHz)90 dB
Dynamic range(1kHz)85 dB
Crosstalk (1kHz)90 dB
Distortion/noise (1kHz)80 dB
MPEG MP3MPEG Audio L3
CONNECTIONS
YPbPr OutputCinch 3x
Video OutputCinch (yellow)
Audio Output(L+R) Cinch (white/red)
Digital Output1 coaxial
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM
IEC61937 for MPEG 1/2,
Dolby Digital
HDMI OutputType A surector
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d)435 x 48 x 310 mm
WeightApproximately 2.2 kg
POWER CONSUMPTION
Power Supply Rating120V; 60Hz
Power consumption14 W
Power consumption in Standby mode < 3 W
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
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Troubleshooting
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WARNING
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, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
ProblemSolution
No power– Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD
system to turn on the power.
No picture– Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In
channel selection. Change the TV channel until you
see the DVD screen.
– Check if the TV is switched on.
– If the progressive scan feature is activated but the
connected TV does not support progressive signals
or the cables are not connected accordingly, see
page 19 for proper progressive scan set up or
deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:
1) Press OPEN CLOSE on the DVD system to open
the disc tray.
2) Press 2 followed by AUDIO the remote control.
Distorted picture– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear depending on the disc being played back. This
is not a malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or– Connect DVD Player directly to the TV.
black/white picture with DVD– Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/
Player.
– Ensure that the DVD Player’s TV Type is set to match
that of the Disc and your TV.
No sound or distorted sound– Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
No audio at digital output– Check the digital connections.
– Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS
and if not, please make sure the digital output is set
to PCM.
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your receiver capabilities.
Disc can’t be played– The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized.
– Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– Region code incorrect.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
ProblemSolution
Picture freezes momentarily– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and
during playbackclean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge.
No return to start-up screen when– Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on
disc is removedagain.
The player does not respond to– Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor
the Remote Controlon the front of the player.
– Reduce the distance to the player.
– Replace the batteries in the Remote Control.
– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–
signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work– To completely reset the player, unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
Player does not respond to some– Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
operating commands during playback.Refer to the instructions of the disc jacket.
DVD Player cannot read– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to
CDs/DVDsclean the lens before sending the DVD Player for
repair.
Menu items cannot be selected– Press STOP twice before selecting System Menu.
– Depending on the disc availability, some menu items
cannot be selected.
Unable to play DivX movies– Check that the DivX file is encoded with DivX 3.11,
4.x and 5.x encoder.
No sound during DivX movies playback – The audio codec may not be supported by the DVD
player.
No HDMI output– Check the video output is HDMI enabled.
– Check the connection between the TV and the
HDMI jack of DVD player.
– See if the TV supports this 480p/576p/720p/1080i
DVD player.
Abnormal HDMI output screen– If show noise appears on the screen, it means that
TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection).
Blank/ colored screen– Power off the set and wait for a while before turning
ON the set again.
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Glossary
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Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has
specific 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 widescreens 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.
DivX 3.11/4x/5x: The DivX codec is a patentpending, MPEG-4 based video compression
technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc., that
can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be
transported over the internet, while maintaining high
visual quality.
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 file 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.
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.
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 find the region code of your
unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or ALL
regions).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the color. You
can use S-Video only if your TV has S- video In jack.
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.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD
System that sends video to a TV.
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY
Ninety-One (91) Days-One (1) Year Reduced-Cost Exchange
Ninety (90) Days Free Product Exchange
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants this
product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to
any conditions set forth as follows:
PROOF OF PURCHASE:
You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange the
product. A sales receipt or other document showing the product and the date that you purchased the product as well as the
authorized retailer included, is considered such proof.
COVERAGE:
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if the
product is determined to be defective, Philips will exchange the
defective product with a new or renewed product, at its
option, at no charge.
From ninety-one (91) days to one year from the date of purchase, you will pay a preset exchange fee to obtain a new or
renewed product. Contact the Customer Care Center for limited exchange pricing. This exchange opportunity ends one year
after the date of purchase. The replacement product is covered
only for the warranty period of the original product. When the
warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on all
replaced products also expires. When it is necessary for you to
ship the product to Philips for exchange, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the shipping
costs when returning a product to you.
Note: The exchange model supplied will be the most comparable one in Philips current inventory. Shipping of your product to
Philips implies intent to follow the specified requirements of the
warranty and exchange program. Product received by Philips
cannot be returned. Replacement product can only be sent if all
warranty requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements can result in delay of exchange process.
EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE
Your warranty does not cover:
• Shipping charges to return defective product.
• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation
or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse,
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause
not within the control of Philips.
• Damage occurring to product during shipping when improperly packaged or cost associated with packaging.
• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).
• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt
can be provided.
• Products sold AS IS or RENEWED.
WHERE WARRANTY EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE:
Exchange is available in all countries where Philips officially distributes the product. In countries where Philips does not distribute the product, the local Philips organization will attempt
to exchange the product, although there may be a delay if the
appropriate product is not readily available, or special customs
processes are implied.
FOR EXCHANGE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR
U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS…
Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)
FOR EXCHANGE IN CANADA…
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish
Speaking)
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THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. PHILIPS
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a
service contract agreement with the PHILIPS partnership within
ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long
an implied warranty lasts does not apply.
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