Philips DVD781CH98 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Important!
Return your Warranty Registration
Card within 10 days. See why inside.
DVD/CD
5-Disc Changer
DVD781CH

Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a
PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your
purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
Return your Warranty Registration card today to
ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No.
which is located on the rear of
the cabinet. Retain this infor-
mation for future reference.
Model No.________________
Serial No. ________________
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to the “family!”
Dear PHILIPS product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You’ve selected one of
the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we’ll do
everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase
for many years to come.
As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection
by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding ser-
vice networks in the industry.
What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the infor-
mation and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to
accessories from our convenient home shopping network.
And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising
commitment to your total satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in
a PHILIPS product.
Sincerely,
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS
product, you must return your Warranty
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail
it to us right now!
Know these
safetysymbols
This “bolt of lightning” indi-
cates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety
of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product
covering.
The “exclamation point”
calls attention to features
for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and mainte-
nance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent elec-
tric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les
choc électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu’au
fond.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Warranty
Verification
Registering your product within
10 days confirms your right to max-
imum protection under the
terms and conditions of your
PHILIPS warranty.
Owner
Confirmation
Your completed Warranty
Registration Card serves as
verification of ownership in the
event of product theft or loss.
Model
Registration
Returning your Warranty
Registration Card right away guaran-
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tion and special offers which you
qualify for as the owner of your
model.
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Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt
to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA-
TION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. THE BEAM IS LOCATED INSIDE, NEAR THE
DECK MECHANISM.
Special Information for Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Radio/TV Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Copyright Protection
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: DVD781CH
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville, TN 37914-1810
[phone]
Safety Information 3
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR®is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with
the ENERGY STAR®label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. (© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.)
DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc. in the United States of America.
Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

4 Table of Contents
General Information
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Started
Remote Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
DVD Player Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Disc Playback and Features
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Pausing Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step by Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Fast Forward/Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Track Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Title/Chapter Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Specific Time Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
A-B Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Audio Language/Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Parental Lock Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Parental Lock Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
DVD Player Setup and Features
Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42
Other Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Information You May Need
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Introduction 5
Welcome!
This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer
sound, and endless playback features available on Digital Video Discs (DVDs).
Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a direc-
tor’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene
over and over again. Hear a movie in different languages, or listen only to the
soundtrack. The possibilities are limited only by your choices and the materials
available on the DVD.
Of course, you can listen to your favorite Audio Compact Discs on this DVD
Player as well. Determine the order in which you want to hear the songs, or play
the Disc repeatedly - all while seeing the status of the CD on your television.
We hope you enjoy this DVD Player and learn to use all of its features. To get the
most out of the DVD Player, read this owner’s manual carefully. It will describe
how you can access all the features listed below.
Features
When referring to this manual, remember...
Indicates that the feature described is available on some Digital Video Discs.
Indicates that the feature described is available on some Audio Compact
Discs.
Disc Menus...
Some explanations in this manual are intended to describe the Disc Menus. These
menus are set by the movie producers or by the music industry, and the menus will
vary among Discs. Furthermore, not all Discs are guaranteed to have menus.
However, if the Disc has a menu, you can access the Disc Menu by pressing the
MENU button on the remote control.
DVD Player Menus...
Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s menu to set up features of
the DVD Player or the Disc. You get to the DVD Player Menu by pressing the SETUP
button on the remote control when playback is stopped. Even if a feature is set up in
the DVD Player’s menu, it may not be available if the current Disc does not include
that feature.
Available Disc Features...
Not all of the features described in this manual may be available on every
DVD or Audio CD. If the feature is not available on the Disc, you cannot
use the DVD Player to make these features available. The “No feature”
symbol will appear on the TV screen if you try to set up a feature that is
not available on the current Disc or not available at the current time.
DVD
AUDIO CD
• Audio Language/Sound Mode Choices
• Automatic Detection of Disc Type
(Audio CD or DVD)
• DVD Menus in a Desired Language *
• On-Screen Display for DVD Player
• Parental Lock
• Paused/Fast/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback
• Program Playback (Audio CD only)
• Random Playback (Audio CD only)
• Screen Saver
• Selecting a Camera Angle *
• Subtitles in a Desired Language *
* If available on the Disc

Playable Discs
This DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs) and Audio CDs. In order to play
a DVD or Audio CD on this DVDPlayer, make sure the Disc meets the requirements
for Region Codes and Color Systems as described on this page. Also, the Discs should
be labelled with the following logos and should meet these standards.
•CD-ROM
•Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I)
•Compact Disc-Recordable (CD-R)
•Digital Video Disc-Video Recordable
(DVD-VR)
•DVD-RAM
•DVD-ROM
•Photo CD
•Video CD
•Video Single Disc (VSD)
Digital
Video
Disc
12 cm
12 cm
Approx. 4 hours
(single-sided)
Approx. 8 hours
(double-sided)
Approx. 80 minutes
(single-sided)
Approx. 160 minutes
(double-sided)
20 minutes
8 cm
8 cm
(singles)
Logo Maximum
Playback Time
ContentsDisc Type
Sound
and
Pictures
Audio
CD
Disc Size
Sound 74 minutes
Disc
Segments
DVDs are
divided into Titles,
which are divided
into Chapters.
Titles and Chapters
are numbered.
Audio CDs are divided
into numbered Tracks, i.e.,
a track may be one song.
6 Playable Discs
Region Codes
DVDs also must be labelled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to be played on
this DVDPlayer. You can not play Discs that are labelled for other regions.
Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols do not appear on
your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this DVD Player.
The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the
United States, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, and small regions near Australia.
A Disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played on DVD Players with
the same region code. For example, if a Disc is labelled for Region 2, you can not play
the DVD on this DVD Player.
Color Systems
Different color systems are available throughout the world. The most common color
systems are NTSC, which is used primarily in the United States and North America,
PAL, and SECAM.
This DVD Player uses the NTSC color system. Therefore, the Discs that you play
must be recorded in the NTSC system. You cannot play Discs recorded in other for-
mats. The color system of the DVD may be listed on the DVD or on the Disc jacket.
Unacceptable Discs
The following Discs cannot be played on this DVD Player.
•Compact Disc-Graphic (CD-G) •Compact Disc-Video (CD-V)
The following discs may be played, but only the audio will be available.
There will be no picture.

Remote Control Setup 7
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and man-
ganese batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Helpful Hints
Using the Remote Control
●Point the remote control at the DVD Player’s remote sensor
(see page 14) when using the remote control to operate the
DVD Player.
●Do not put objects between the remote control and the DVD
Player.
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
1
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the
remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their +and –ends aligned as indicated.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
1
2
3
Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety
Your new product and its packaging contain materials that can be
recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product
to increase the amount that needs to be properly disposed.
Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of as small chemical waste. Please
find out about the local regulations on disposal of your old product,
batteries, and packaging whenever you replace existing equipment.

8 Hookups
Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only (no stereo or amplifier)
TV has AUDIO (red and white) and VIDEO (yellow) IN jacks
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
R L
1
2
Y
Cb
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VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
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in
1
VIDEO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
RIGHT AUDIO IN
You may connect the DVD Player several different ways, depending on your existing equipment and your pref-
erences for sound and picture quality. To determine which hookup is best for you, examine the options on the
following pages, then see which best matches your situation. Before you hook up the DVD Player, remember:
●Connect the DVD Player directly to a TV. If you connect the DVD Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR
to the TV, the picture may be distorted by the copyright protection system.
●Turn off the power of all equipment before making any connections.
●Refer to the owner’s manuals of your other equipment for additional information.
●Depending on your connection, you may need to purchase additional cables.
●If you do not connect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS
to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 11 and 38-39. If you play a DVD when the settings are
wrong, the sound will be distorted or you may damage the speakers.
1
Connect the red and white audio cables to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD
Player (either 1 or 2) and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the TV, matching the cable
colors to the jack colors. If the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the white audio cable to connect the
DVD Player’s white AUDIO OUT jack to the TV’s AUDIO IN jack. You will not use the red audio cable.
2
Connect the yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV.
3
Connect the TV’s power cord to a power outlet.
Turn on the TV and set it to the Audio/Video In channel, which also may be referred to as A/V In or
Auxiliary In. This channel usually is located near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details.
4
Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to a power outlet.
Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the DVD
Player’s display panel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen briefly. If you do not, check your con-
nections and make sure the TV is set to the correct Audio/Video In channel. If there is no disc in the DVD
player, “no DISC” will appear on the display panel.
1
2
Back of TV
(example only)
DVD Player

Hookups (cont’d) 9
Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only (no stereo or amplifier)
TV has audio (red and white) and S-Video In jacks
●For better picture quality, use an optional S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD
Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. You will not use the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD
Player, and you will not need the yellow video cable.
●Set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 38-39. If you play a DVD
when the settings are wrong, the sound will be distorted or you may damage the speakers.
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
R L
1
2
Y
Cb
Cr
VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
in
1
S-VIDEO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
RIGHT AUDIO IN
1
Connect the red and white audio cables to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks (either 1 or 2)
on the DVD Player and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the TV, matching the cable col-
ors to the jack colors. If the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the white audio cable to connect the DVD
Player’s white AUDIO OUT jack to the TV’s AUDIO IN jack. You will not use the red audio cable.
2
Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and to
the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
3
Connect the TV’s power cord to a power outlet.
Turn on the TV and set it to the S-VIDEO IN channel. This channel usually is located near channel 00.
See your TV owner’s manual for details.
4
Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to a power outlet.
Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the DVD
Player’s display panel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen briefly. If you do not, check your con-
nections and make sure the TV is on the correct S-Video In channel. If there is no disc in the DVD player, “no
DISC” will appear on the display panel.
1
2
Back of TV
(example only)
DVD Player

10 Hookups (cont’d)
Connecting to a TV and a Stereo
TV has Component Video In Jacks
●Set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 38-39. If you play a DVD
when the settings are wrong, the sound will be distorted or you may damage the speakers.
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
R L
1
2
Y
Cb
Cr
Y
Cb/B-Y
Cr/R-Y AUDIO (RIGHT) IN
AUDIO (LEFT) IN
Back ofTV
(example only)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Back of Stereo
(example only)
VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
in
1
DVD Player
1
Connect the red and white audio cables to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks (either 1 or 2)
on the DVD Player and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the Stereo, matching the cable
colors to the jack colors.
2
Connect an optional component video cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
DVD Player and to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.
3
Plug in the Stereo’s power cord. Turn on the Stereo and select the Stereo’s Auxiliary IN station.
During Disc playback, you will adjust the volume at your Stereo. See your Stereo owner’s manual for details.
4
Plug in the TV’s power cord. Turn on the TV and set it to the Component Video In channel,
which usually is located near channel 00. During Audio CD playback, you may check the status of Audio
CDs on your TV screen. During DVD playback, you will watch the program on the TV. See your TV owner’s
manual for details.
5
Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to a power outlet.
Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the DVD
Player’s display panel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen briefly. If you do not, check your con-
nections and make sure the TV is on the correct channel. If there is no disc in the DVD player, “no DISC” will
appear on the display panel.
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Hookups (cont’d) 11
Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or DTS Decoder
Some Discs are recorded in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround or Digital Theater System (DTS) Surround
format. These Discs will sound best if you connect the DVDPlayer to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.
●You will need a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied). Details are on page 12.
●If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.
●If you connect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital Decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL to ON. Details are on
pages 38-39.
●If you connect the DVD Player to a DTS Decoder, set DTS to ON. Details are on pages 38-39.
If the DVD Player is not connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to
OFF. Incorrect settings may cause noise distortion and damage the speakers.
●Select the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound in the Disc menu.
●Connect a subwoofer and the center, front, and surround speakers to the Decoder as described in the
Decoder owner’s manual.
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
R L
1
2
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Cb
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VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
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in
1
VIDEO IN Back of Decoder
(example only)
Back ofTV
(example only) COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
DVD Player
1
Connect a coaxial digital audio cable to the COAXIAL jack on the DVD Player and to the
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Decoder. (Or, you may connect an audio optical cable to
the OPTICAL jack on the DVD Player and to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Decoder.)
2
Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and
to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. (Or, you may connect an optional component video cable to the COM-
PONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player and to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Or,
you may connect an optional S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO
IN jack on the TV.)
3
Plug in the Decoder’s power cord. Turn on the Decoder and select the Auxiliary IN station.
During Disc playback, you will adjust the volume at the Decoder. See your Decoder owner’s manual for
details.
4
Plug in the TV’s power cord. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. During
Audio CD playback, you may check the Disc status on your TV screen. During DVD playback, you will watch
the program on the TV. See your TV owner’s manual for details.
5
Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to a power outlet. Press the POWER button to turn on
the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the DVD Player’s display panel. You should see the DVD
logo on the TV briefly. If you do not, check your connections and make sure the TV is on the correct channel.
If there is no disc in the DVD player, “no DISC” will appear on the display panel.
1
2

Connecting to a TV and an Amplifier with Coaxial Digital Audio In jacks,
a Mini-Disc Deck or a Digital Audio Tape Deck
●Use a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied) for this connection.
●If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.
●If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using
a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape Deck.
●Set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 38-39. If you play a DVD
when the settings are wrong, the sound will be distorted or you may damage the speakers.
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
R L
1
2
Y
Cb
Cr
VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
in
1
VIDEO IN
COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
Back ofTV
(example only)
Back ofAmplifier
(example only)
DVD Player
12 Hookups (cont’d)
1
Connect a coaxial digital audio cable to the COAXIAL jack on the DVD Player and to the
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Amplifier. (Or, you may connect an audio optical cable
to the OPTICAL jack on the DVD Player and to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Amplifier.)
2
Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and
to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. (Or, you may connect an optional component video cable to the COM-
PONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player and to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Or,
you may connect an optional S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO
IN jack on the TV.)
3
Plug in the Amplifier’s power cord. Turn on the Amplifier and select the Auxiliary IN station.
During Disc playback, you will adjust the volume at the Amplifier. See your Amplifier owner’s manual for
details.
1
2
• Optical cable (not supplied) may be
damaged when bent at acute angles.
Ensure cables are coiled
in loops with a diameter
of 6 inches or more
when storing them.
• Use a cable which is 9.8
feet or shorter.
• Insert cable plugs firmly into the jacks
when making connections.
• If a plug has minor scratches or is
dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before
inserting it into a jack.
• Replace the protective cap on the
OPTICAL jack when it is not in use.
Helpful Hints
4
Plug in the TV’s power cord. Turn on the TV and set it to
the correct Video In channel. During Audio CD playback, you
may check the status of the Disc on your TV screen. During DVD
playback, you will watch the program on the TV. See your TV
owner’s manual for details.
5
Plug in the DVD Player’s power cord. Press the POWER
button to turn on the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear
briefly on the DVD Player’s display panel. You should see the DVD
logo on the TV briefly. If you do not, check your connections and
make sure the TV is on the correct channel. If there is no disc in
the DVD player, “no DISC” will appear on the display panel.
Minimum 6 in.
in diameter

Lit when anAudio CD
is inserted.When the
CD light is on,the disc is
loaded completely and is
ready for playback.
Lit when a DVD is
inserted.When the
DVD light is on,the
disc is loaded completely
and is ready for playback.
Displays a chapter (DVD)
or track (Audio CD) number
Displays a title
number (DVD)
Displays the elapsed time
of the current title (DVD)
or track (Audio CD)
DVD/CD 5-DISC CHANGER
SKIP POWER
PLAY STOP
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC 1
2
3
4
5
SELECT
DVD Player Display 13
Display
Messages about current
DVD Player operations
appear here. See Display
Messages below.
Disc loading tray
Insert a Disc here. Keep your fingers
clear of the disc tray.
Power is turning off.
Tray is changing.
Disc is not placed correctly in the tray.
Appears after the disc tray closes if the tray
is empty.
Appears briefly when you press the SKIP buttons
to search for the next or previous chapter/track.
Power is turning on.
Disc is loading.
Tray is opening or is open.
Tray is closing.
Display Messages

14 Front Panel
DVD/CD 5-DISC CHANGER
SKIP POWER
PLAY STOP
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC 1
2
3
4
5
SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE Button
Press to open or close the Disc tray.
Details are on page 18.
PLAY Button
Press to start or resume Disc play-
back. Details are on page 18.
STOP Button
Press to stop Disc playback.
Details are on page 18.
POWER Button
Press to turn the power on and off.
Details are on page 18.
SKIP Buttons
Press to go to subsequent or previous Tracks
or Chapters. Details are on pages 24-25.
Remote Sensor
Receives a signal from your remote
control so you can operate your
DVD Player from a distance.
DISC SELECT Button
Press to select the Disc tray or a Disc
for playback. Details are on page 18.
DISC Number (1-5) Buttons
Press to directly select your desired Disc
tray when the tray is open. Press to select
and play your desired Disc when the tray is
closed. Details are on page 18.

Rear Panel 15
• You only need one audio connection and one
video connection, so you will not have a cable
connected to every jack. For example, if you
are using the S-VIDEO OUT jack, you will not
use the yellow VIDEO OUT jack or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Helpful Hint
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks
Connect an optional component video
cable here and to the component Video
In jacks of a television or stereo. Details
are on pages 10-12.
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
R L
1
2
Y
Cb
Cr
AC Power Cord
Connect to a standard AC outlet to
supply power to the DVD Player.
COAXIAL Jack
Connect an optional coaxial
digital audio cable here and to
the Coaxial Digital Audio In
jack of a decoder or amplifier.
Details are on pages 11-12.
S-VIDEO OUT Jack
Connect an optional S-Video
cable here and to the S-Video
In jack of a television. Details
are on pages 9, 11, and 12.
VIDEO OUT Jack
Connect the yellow video
cable (supplied) here and
to the TV’s Video In jack.
Details are on pages 8 and
11-12.
AUDIO OUT Jacks
Connect the supplied audio
cables here and to the Audio In
jacks of a television or stereo.
Details are on pages 8-10.
OPTICAL Jack
Connect an optional audio optical
cable here and to the Optical Digital
Audio In jack of a decoder or amplifi-
er. Details are on pages 11-12.
When the OPTICAL jack is not in
use, make sure its protective cap is in
place.

16 Remote Control Buttons
Number Buttons
Press to directly select a Track (Audio CD) or a Chapter or Title
(DVD) for playback. Details are on pages 24-25. For single-digit
Tracks, press a single number button. For example, to play Track
three, press the Number 3 button. For Tracks numbered 10 and
above, press the +10 button as often as needed, then press the
Number button of the second digit. For example, to play Track 12,
press the +10 button, then press the Number 2 button. For Track
22, press the +10 button twice, then press the Number 2 button.
Press to program Tracks (Audio CD) for playback.
Details are on page 29.
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
CLEAR
REPEAT
+10
3
6
9
0
2
5
8
1
4
7
ENTER RETURN
SEARCH MODE
MODE
REV STOP
PLAY
FWD
POWER
DISPLAY
SETUP
SKIP
PAUSE
SLOW
DISC SELECT
A-B
TITLEMENU
1 2 3
DISC
DVD/CD 5-DISC
CHANGER
4 5
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER Button
Press to turn the power on and off. “HELLO” appears briefly on
the display panel as the DVD Player turns on. “BYE” appears
briefly as the DVD Player turns off.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu of the Disc. Details are on pages 5 and 19.
ENTER Button
Press to select a setting in the Player menu or to select a feature
in the Disc menu.
ARROW Buttons
Press to select an item in the DVD Player menu or in the Disc menu.
REV (reverse) hButton
Press to view the picture in fast reverse motion (DVD) or to
reverse playback of an Audio CD. Details are on page 22.
CLEAR Button
Press to remove Track numbers from a Program. Details are on page 29.
SKIP Buttons
Press to skip Chapters or Tracks. Details are on pages 24-25.
AUDIO Button
Press the AUDIO button, then press the o/pbuttons to choose
one of the audio languages or sound modes available on the Disc.
Details are on page 31.
ANGLE Button
Press to view the picture from a different angle (if available). Press
the ANGLE button, then press the o/pbuttons to choose one
of the available angles. Details are on page 33.
SEARCH MODE Button
Press to access or remove the SEARCH menu, which allows you to
go directly to a specific Title/Chapter/Track/Time. Details are on
pages 24-26.
DISPLAY Button
Press to display information about the disc. Details are on page 36.
SETUP Button
When Disc playback is stopped, press to access or remove the
DVD Player’s SETUP menu. Details are on pages 34-35 and 37-43.

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 17
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
CLEAR
REPEAT
+10
3
6
9
0
2
5
8
1
4
7
ENTER RETURN
SEARCH MODE
MODE
REV STOP
PLAY
FWD
POWER
DISPLAY
SETUP
SKIP
PAUSE
SLOW
DISC SELECT
A-B
TITLEMENU
1 2 3
DISC
DVD/CD 5-DISC
CHANGER
4 5
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP Button
Press to stop Disc play.
PLAY Button
Press to begin Disc play.
OPEN/CLOSE Button
Press to open or close the Disc tray.
FWD (forward) g/SLOW Button
Press to fast forward the Disc. Details are on page 22.
Press the PAUSE button, then press the FWD g/SLOW button to
begin slow motion playback. Press the FWD g/SLOW button
repeatedly to change the forward speed of slow motion.
Details are on page 23.
RETURN Button
Press to return to the previous DVD Player SETUP menu or to
remove the SETUP menu from the TV screen.
PAUSE Button
Press to pause Disc playback. Details are on page 20. Press repeat-
edly to advance the DVD picture step by step (or one frame at a
time). Details are on page 21.
REPEAT Button
Press to repeat playback of the current Disc or Track (Audio CD)
or a Title or Chapter (DVD). Details are on page 27.
TITLE Button
Press to display the Title menu of the Disc, if available. Details are
on page 19.
MODE Button
Press to set up programmed or random playback for an Audio
CD. Details are on pages 29-30.
DISC SELECT Button
Press to select the Disc tray or a Disc for playback.
Details are on page 18.
SUBTITLE Button
During disc playback, press to access the subtitle menu, then press
the o/pbuttons to select a language for the subtitles (among
those available) or to turn off the subtitles. Details are on page 32.
DISC Number (1-5) Buttons
Press to directly select your desired Disc tray when the tray is
open. Press to select and play your desired Disc when the tray is
closed. Details are on page 18.
A-B REPEAT Button
Press to set up A-B Repeat Play, which repeatedly plays a specific
segment of a Disc. Details are on page 28.

Insert a Disc.
18 Playing a Disc
• A “No Feature” symbol may
appear at the bottom right of the TV
screen. This symbol means either the
feature you tried is not available on
the Disc, or the DVD Player can not
access the feature at this time. This
does not indicate a problem with the
DVDPlayer.
• If a Disc is dirty or has scratches, the
pictures may appear distorted and
playback may stop. In such cases,
remove the Disc and turn off the DVD
Player. Disconnect the power cord,
then reconnect it. Clean the Disc, then
turn on the DVD Player again and
reinsert the Disc for playback.
• When the DVD or CD light appears
on the display panel, the Disc is
loaded completely and is ready for
playback.
• Playback will end when the current
disc stops playback.
• If the disc has not been set on the
tray, the DVD Player will play the disc
which is set on the right side tray.
• When you want to select another disc,
press the DISC SELECT button
repeatedly or the DISC Number but-
ton for your desired disc.
• Be careful to keep your fingers clear
of the disc tray.
Helpful Hints
Playing a DVD or an Audio CD
Before you begin...
Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other equipment
connected to the DVD Player. Make sure the TV and the stereo
or amplifier (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details
are on pages 8-12.
2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the Disc tray.
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player.
“HELLO” will appear briefly on the display panel.
4
Place a Disc into the tray. Make sure the Disc is sitting prop-
erly in the correct recess.
Some DVDs are recorded on both sides. Make sure the side you
want to play is facing up. Or, if the DVD is recorded on only one
side, place the Disc in the tray with the label facing up.
●Repeat steps 3 and 4 to load more discs.
5
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button or the
PLAY button. The tray will rotate and close
automatically, and playback will begin at the first
Chapter or Track of the Disc placed in the left
side tray.
Or, you may close the tray by gently pressing the Disc tray toward
the DVD Player; DVD playback will start automatically.
If the DVD in the tray has a menu, the menu may appear on the
screen instead. Details are on page 19.
With some Audio CDs, playback will not begin unless you press the
PLAY button.
6
Press the STOP button to stop playback.
DVD AUDIO CD
Remember, this DVD Player
will play only certain Discs.
See page six for details.
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
CLEAR
REPEAT
+10
3
6
9
0
2
5
8
1
4
7
ENTER RETURN
SEARCH MODE
MODE
REV STOP
PLAY
FWD
POWER
DISPLAY
SETUP
SKIP
PAUSE
SLOW
DISC SELECT
A-B
TITLEMENU
1 2 3
DISC
4 5
OPEN/CLOSE
12
5
6
4
3
3
Press the DISC SELECT button or the DISC Number
buttons to move the disc tray (Disc 1, Disc 2, etc.) to the
front position.
Left side
tray
Right side
tray

Using the Title Menu
Some DVDs have a Title Menu, which lists the Titles available on
the Disc. Use the Title Menu to start playback at a specific Title.
Some DVDs may allow you to choose Chapters from the Title
menu.
For example, if a DVD has 10 Titles and you want to go directly
to Title 5, follow these steps.
1
Press the TITLE button. The Title Menu will appear.
If a Title menu is not available, the
symbol will appear on the TV screen.
NOTE: If the DVD only has a main menu, the main menu may
appear when you press the TITLE button.
2
Press the arrow buttons (o/p/s/B)to select the
desired Title, then press the ENTER button.
Playback will begin at the Title you selected.
• Menus may vary among Discs.
Refer to the information accompa-
nying the Disc for details.
• Not all DVDs have Title menus.
• Some DVDs may refer to Chapters
as “scenes.” Some DVDs may refer
to the Title Menu as the “scene
index.”
Helpful Hints
Disc Menus 19
1
Press the MENU button. The DVD’s main menu will appear.
2
Press the arrow buttons (o/p/s/B)to select an item,
then press the ENTER button. Continue this process to set
up all the features you wish to see on the Disc.
Using the DVD Menus
Some DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the Disc
or allow you to customize Disc playback. For example, the menu
may offer choices for subtitle languages, director’s commentary,
or soundtrack playback.
To use the DVD menu and select playback features, follow these
steps.
DVD
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
CLEAR
REPEAT
+10
6
9
0
5
8
4
7
ENTER RETURN
A-B
TITLEMENU
1 2 3
DISC
DVD/CD 5-DISC
CHANGER
4 5
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
CLEAR
REPEAT
+10
6
9
0
5
8
4
7
ENTER RETURN
A-B
TITLEMENU
1 2 3
DISC
DVD/CD 5-DISC
CHANGER
4 5
To access the DVD’s Main Menu...
1
2
To access the DVD’s Title Menu...
1
2

20 Pausing Playback
Pausing Playback
1
During playback, press the PAUSE button. Playback will
pause and the sound will be muted.
2
Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
• Memory On can be erased by press-
ing the STOP button a second time
while playback is stopped. MEMO
OFF will appear briefly at the top left
corner of the TV screen.
• Memory On is not available with
Audio CDs.
• The DVD player will turn itself off
automatically after being in Pause
mode for 30 minutes. This helps
avoid the possible burning of the still
image into the TV screen.
•
To see the on-screen display messages,
such as PLAY, STOP, or PAUSE, set
OSD MESSAGE to ON. Details are on
page 43.
Helpful Hints
PAUSE
PLAY
Memory On:
Resuming playback from the point
where playback stopped
1
Press the STOP button during playback. Playback will stop,
and STOP will appear at the top right corner of the TV screen. In
a few seconds, MEMO ON (Memory On) will appear in the top
left corner of the TV screen.
STOP
MEMO ON
2
Press the PLAY button. Playback will resume from the
point where playback stopped last.
PLAY
DVD AUDIO CD
DVD
SEARCH MODE
MODE
REV STOP
PLAY
FWD
POWER
DISPLAY
SETUP
SKIP
PAUSE
SLOW
DISC SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
Memory On...
1
2
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
CLEAR
REPEAT
+10
3
6
9
0
2
5
8
1
4
7
SEARCH MODE
MODE
REV STOP
PLAY
FWD
POWER
DISPLAY
SETUP
SKIP
PAUSE
SLOW
DISC SELECT
A-B
OPEN/CLOSE
Pausing Playback...
1
2