Philips DVD793C User manual

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safetysymbols
he_ 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 hterature closely
to prevent operating and main-
tenance 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 6viter les
choc 61ectriques, 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 infor-
mation for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.

Index
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a lasen Due to possible eye injury, only
a qualified service person should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device,
USE OF CONTROLS ORADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
LASER
Type
Wave length
Output Power
Beam divergence
Semiconductor laser GaAIAs
650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
7 mW (DVD)
I0 mW (VCD/CD)
60 degree
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories_
"Dolby" and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works Copyright
1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc All rights reserved,
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
protectson technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended lot home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, Reverse engmeenng or
disassembly is prohibited
"DTS"and "DTSDigital Out" am trademarks of Digital
The region code for this set is 1,
Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at
different times in different regions of the world, all
players have region codes and discs can have an optional
region code, If you load a disc of a different region code
to your player, you will see the region code notice on
the screen.The disc will not play and should be
unloaded.
NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT
BETWEEN COUNTRIES.
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS
WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON.
CAUTION
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM
(WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER
COVERSHIELD ORTHE BACKPLATE OF SET)
Su nd
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the back of your DVDVideo Player and enter below the Serial Number Retain
this information for future reference,
Nodel No, DVD793C Serial No,
INDEX 3

General Information
This symbol warns the user that uninsu[ated voltage
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock¸ Therefore, it is dangerous to make
any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit¸
This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance ofthis
unit has been included¸ Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any problems.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of-fire or" electric shocl<,do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Use of controls or"adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure,
The set complies with the FCC Rules, Part I5 and with 21
CFRI040.10.
Canada
This digitalapparatusdoes not exceedthe ClassB limitsfor
radio noiseemissionsfrom digitalapparatusasset oul in
the RadioInterference Regulationsof the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Ce symbole indique la presence d'une tension
suffisamment 6levee pour engendrer un risque de
chocs _lectriques.
_1 e symbole indique que le manuel d'installation
fourni avec I'appareil contient d'importantes
recommandations quant au fonctionnement et
Pentretien de ce demier
AVISO
Para reducir el riesgo de luego o choque el6ctrico, no
exponga el aparato a la Iluvia o humedad.
ATENCION
El usode mando o ajusteso la ejecucci6nde m6todos que
no seanlosaqu(descdtos puede ocasionar peligrode
exposlci6na radiaci6n.
Elaparato cumple lasnormas FCC,PartelS y21 CFR
1040.10.
_1 Este simbolo tiene pot flnalidad advertir al usuario de
la presencia de tensi6n peligr0sa no aislada dentro de
la caja de1aparato, que puede ser l0 suficientemente
fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque electrico.
/k Este simbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la
presencia de instrucciones de manejo V
mantenimiento {servici0) ]mportantes en el matlual
que acompaffa al aparato
AVIS
Afin de r_duire tout risque d'incendie ou de choc
dlectdque, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil _ la pluie ou
I'humiditd.
ATTENTION
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des proc6dures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une
exposition dangereuse _ I'irradi_tion,
L'appareil r6pond aux normes FCC, Part I5 et 21 CFR
1040,10.
Canada
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4GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-Read beforeoperatingequipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards,There are, howevec some
installation and operation precautions which you should be
particularly aware o_
1. Read these instructions All the safety and operating
instruclions should be read before the appliance is
operated,
2. Keep these instructions The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference,
3. Heed all warnings All warningson the applianceand m
the operating instructionsshouldbe adheredto.
4. Follow all instructions All operating and use
instructionsshould be followed
5. Do not use this apparatus near water for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, etc
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.The appliance should
be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturen
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa,rug, or similar surface or placed in a
built in installation, such asa bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings,
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 Plug
the othe_ A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safetxWhen 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,
| |. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manu_cturen
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manubcWrer or sold
with the apparatus, When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip oven
3. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
14, Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objecls have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moislure, or if the unit does not operate normall 7or has
been dropped.
|5. Battery usage CAUTION prevent bakery leakage
that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
• In£all all batteries correcfiy, +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.
EL 6475-E001:00/8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

Contents
Introduction
Philips DVDVideo Introduction
Unpacking
Remote Control Battery Installation
Safety Information
Cleaning Discs
7
7
7
7
7
Functional Overview
Front Panel and Display ................................... 8
Remote Control 9
Rear Panel 10
Preparation
General Notes
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to Optional Equipment
General Explanation
On-Screen Display
Temporary Feedback Field Icons
Personal Preferences
11
11
12
13
13
13
13-16
Operation
Loading Discs
Playing DVD andVideo CD discs
General Features
Special DVD Features
Special VCD Features
Playing an Audio CD
Program
Playing MP3 Recordings
17
17
17-19
19
20
20
21
21-22
Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service ............................... 23
Specifications
Specifications 24
Appendix
Country Code List ...................................... 25
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty 26-27
6CONTENTS

Introd uction
Philips DVD Video Introduction
Your"PNlips DVDVideo Player will play digital video discs
conforming to the universal DVDVideo siandard.Wilh it,
you will be able to enjoy full length movies with true
cinema picture quality, aswell as stereo or" multi<hannel
sound (depending on the disc and your playback setup).
The unique features of DVD Video, such as selection of
sound track_ subtitle languages and different camera angles
(again,depending on the disc), are all included.
In addition to DVD Video discs, you will be able to play all
Video CDs and Audio CDs (including finalized CD
Recordable (CD R) and CD Rewritable (CD RW)).
DVD Video
You will recognize DVDVideo discs by the logo shown
below,
Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips,
a drama series, etc,), the disc may have one or more Titles.
VIDEO"
V,doo O
You will recognizeVideo CDs by this logo. (131GITALVlD_O]
Audio CD
Audio CDs contain music tracks only, rn I_]'_
You will recognize Audio CUs by this logo, uI-_IM_-----JI-_mU_AL_UOKi
In addition, this unit can play a CD R or CD RV_ as well as
b'lP3 data.
Notes:
• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or
the CD-R/CD-RW, some CD-R/CD-RWs can not play on this
uniL
•The unit can not play CD-R/CD-RWs that contain no data or
data other than MP3.
Unpacking
First checl< and identify the contents of your DVD Player's
pad<age.You should have the following items:
DVD Player"
Remote Control with batteries
Audio cable
Video cable
Instructions for use
Ifany item is damaged or missing,contacl Philips,
Keep the packaging material for future transportahon.
Remote Control Battery
Installation
Q Insert batteries asindicated inside the battery compartment,
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Never
mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline,
etc.).
Safety Information
Q Do not expose the system to excesswe moisture, rain, sand,
or heat sources.
Q Place the player on a firm, fiat surface,
Q Keep the player away from domestic heating equpment
and direct sunlight.
Q In a cabinet, allow about 2,5 cm (1 inch) of free space all
around the player for adequate ventilation,
Q The lens may cloud overwhen the DVD Player"issuddenly
moved from cold to warm surroundings,PlayingaCD/DVD is
not possible then,Leavethe power on for about one hour with
no disc in the unit until normal playback ispossible.
Cleaning Discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out,
Q Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antl-£atlc spray intended for analog
discs,
INTRODUCTION 7

Front Panel and Display
_STANDBY-ON
.......switches the player to ON or OFF
_TANDBY INDICATOR
.......lights red when the player is in Standby
mode (off)
_RANDOM
.......play tracks in random order
_REPEAT
.......repeat chapter, track, tide, disc
CLEAR
.......clear a number on the Program FTS menu or
a mar< on the MARKER SEARCH menu
•OPEN/CLOSE
.......opens/closes the disc tray
II PAUSE
.......interrupts playback
I_l_l NEXT
.......go to next title/chapter/track
.......press and hold {or two seconds {or" a
last Forward search
•PLAY
.......starts playback
PREV
.......go to beginning of current title/chapter/
track or to previous title/chapter/track
.......press and hold lot two seconds {or a {ast
reverse search
•STOP
.......stops playback
O©©O©
Disc number (1 -5)
.......press to select a disc tray for
playback
Remote Sensor
.......point the DVD Player remote
control here
DISC TRAY I
.......insert a disc here
EX-CHANGE
.......to change a disc (other than the
one playing) during playback
DISC SKIP
.......to move to the next available disc
tray; to rotate the disc tray so you
can load/unload discs.
tDISPLAY
shows the current status of the player
Indicates current player function:
Playbacl4 Pause etc,
A Fightwill appear ifa disc is in the disc tt'a}4
MP3 P1P3disc inserted
VCD Video CD inserted
CD Audio CD inserted
DVD inserted
_lq ANGLE active
TITLE CurrentTitle number
CHP/TRK Current Chapter orTr'ack number
PROG. PROGRAM playback active
RANDOM RANDOM playback active
AC:_B REPEATA Bactive
ALL REPEAT disc active
8 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Remote Control
0-9 numerical key pad
.......select numbered dems m a
menu
DISC MENU
.......access menu ofa DVD disc
SYSTEM MENU
.......access or remove DVD Player's
menu
<• AV
.......(left/right/up/down) select an
ttem in the menu
OK
.......acknowledge menu selection
STOP ( •)
.......stops playback
PLAY ( •)
.......starts playback
PAUSE ( II )
.......pause playback temporarily /
press repeatedly for frame by
frame playback
CLEAR
.......clear a track number on the
Program FTS menu or a mark
on the bIARKER SEARCH menu
MARKER
.......access or remove MARKER
SEARCH menu
FTS (PROGRAM)
.......access or remove Program FTS
menu
TITLE
.......display theTitle menu of the
disc if available
@
CD (2} (3D
G) G) G)
CD (3D(3D
RETURN DISPLAY
C) (2DC)
STOP PLAY PAUSE
CLEAR MARKEA FTS TITLE
0000
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM AUDIO
0000
REPEAT A-B RANDOM DISC SKIP
0000
POWER
.......switch DVD Player ON or OFF
RETURN
.......remove the DVD Player's menu
DISPLAY
.......access the On Screen Display
.......search forward x /go to next
chapter or track
1_141
.......search backward ÷ /go to
beginning of current chapter or
track or go to prevtous chapter
or track
*Press and hold key for about two
seconds
SUBTITLE
.......select a subtitle language
ANGLE
.......select DVD camera angle if
available
ZOOM
.......enlarge video image
AUDIO
.......select an audio language (DVD)
or an audio channel (Audio CD)
REPEAT
.......repeat chapter, track, title, disc
A-B
.......repeat sequence
RANDOM
.......play tracks in random order
DISC SKIP
.......to move to the next available
disc in the tray
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 9

Rear Panel
qAC Power Cord
.......connect to a power source
VIDEO OUTPUT Switch
.......select either S VIDEO or COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN,
depending on how you connected the DVD Player to theTV
S-VIDEO OUT
.......connect toaTVwth SVdeo nputs
COPIPONENTVIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
Y Pr/Cr Pb/Cb
.......connect to aTV withY Pr/Cr Pb/Cb inpuls
VIDEO OUT
.......connect to aTV with a yellowVIDEO IN jack (also called CVBS)
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
.......connect to digital (optical) audio equipment
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) 1,2
.......connect to an amplifier, receiver;TV, or stereo system
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT |
.......connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipr'_ent
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks
on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to the unit.
10 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW