Philips DVD950 User manual

Published by MW 9970 Service PaCE Printed in the Netherlands Subject to modification 53122 785 10130
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DVD-Video Player DVD 950
DVD950/171
TRACK
TITLE
SCAN TIME
TRACKTOTAL
CHAPTER
CD
SHUFFLE
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TITLE TRACK
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REPEAT
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OPEN/ CLOSE PAUSE STOP
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D-SOUND
PLAY
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MPEG Multichannel
STAND BY
LEVEL
DIGITAL OUT
DVD 950 • DVD /VIDEO CD /CD PLAYER
Contents Page
1 Technical specifications and connection facilities 2
2 Warnings and laser safety instructions 3
3 Directions for use 5
4 Service hints 24
5 Blockdiagram 25
Dismantling instructions 26
Exploded view 27
Wiringdiagram 28
6Electrical diagrams and print-layouts Diagram PWB
Power supply 29 30
Troubleshooting Power supply 31
Volume / Standby (Diagr. C1/D1) 32 32
Headphone / Microphone panel (Diagram B1) 33 34
Display panel 35 36
Troubleshooting Display Board 37
Troubleshooting A/V Board 37/39
Oscillograms 40
A/V Boards (Diagr A1-A3) 41 44
7 Diagnostic software & script interfaces 45
8 Servicing DVD-module & Mono board 53
9 Test instructions Display board 54
10 Current mode power supply 30PS203 56
11 List of abbreviations 61
12 Spareparts list 62

Technical specifications
GB 2 DVD 9501.
1. Technical specifications
Specifications
PLAYBACK SYSTEM
DVD-Video
Video CD
CD (CD-R and CD-RW)
OPTICAL READOUT SYSTEM
Lasertype Semiconductor AlGaAs
Numerical Aperture 0.60 (DVD)
0.45 (VCD/CD)
Wavelength 650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
DVD DISC FORMAT
Medium Optical Disc
Diameter 12cm (8cm)
Playing time One layer 2.15 h*
(12cm) Dual layer 4 h*
Two side 4.30 h*
Single layer
Two side 8 h*
Dual layer
TV STANDARD EUROPE USA
(PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)
Number of lines 625 525
Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC)
VIDEO FORMAT
DA Converter 10 bits
Signal handling Components
Digital Compression MPEG2 for DVD
MPEG1 for VCD
DVD 50Hz 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution 720 pixels** 720 pixels**
Vertical Resolution 576 lines 480 lines
VCD
Horiz. Resolution 352 pixels** 352 pixels**
Vertical Resolution 288 lines 240 lines
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Video output 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
S-Video output Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
C: 0.300 Vpp into 75 ohm
Y 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
CR0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
CB0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
Black Level Shift On/Off
Video Shift Left/Right
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital MPEG Compressed Digital
DTS/AC-3
PCM 16, 20, 24 bit
fs, 48, 96 kHz
Analog Sound Stereo & Dolby Surround™
(VCD & downmix from multichannel sound)
Full decoding of multi-channel surround sound
3D Sound for visual 5.1 channel sound on 2 speakers
CONNECTIONS
S-Video Output Mini DIN, 4 pin
Video Output Cinch (yellow)
Component Video Y Cinch
CRCinch
CBCinch
Audio L+R output Cinch (white/red)
Audio Front Left/Right Cinch (white/red)
Audio Surround Left/Right Cinch (white/red)
Audio Centre Cinch (blue)
Audio Subwoofer Cinch (black)
Digital Output 1 coaxial, 1 optical
IEC958 for CDDA / LPCM
IEC1937 for MPEG1, MPEG2 and AC-3
DTS
Headphone 6.5 mm Jack
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 88 x 315 (inch)
Weight 4 Kg
PACKAGE CONTENTS
DVD-Video Player
Universal Remote Control
Power cord
User Manual
S-Video cord
Audio/Video cord
GENERAL FUNCTIONALITY
Stop / Play / Pause
Fast Forward / Backward (3-speed)
Time search
Step Forward / Backward (on Virtual Jog/Shuttle)
Slow (3-speed on Virtual Jog/Shuttle)
Title / Track Select
Skip Next / Skip Previous
Repeat (Chapter / Title / All) or (Track / All)
A-B Repeat
Shuffle
Scan
Enhanced (“One OSD”) menus
Perfect Still with digital multi-tap filter
Zoom (xl.33, x2. x4) with picture enhancement
3D Sound
Per speaker setting of Volume, Delay, Range
DVD FUNCTIONALITY
Multi-angle Selection
Audio Selection (1 out of max. 8 languages)
Subtitles Selection (1 out of max. 32 languages)
Aspect Ratio conversion (16:9, 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan Scan)
Parental Control and Disk lock
Disc Menu support (Title Menu and Root Menu)
Resume (5 discs) after stop / standby
Screen Saver (Dim 75% after 15 min.)
Programming Titles/chapters with Favorite Selection
VIDEO CD FUNCTIONALITY
Playback Control forVCD 2.0 discs
Disc lock
Resume (5 discs) after stop / standby
Screen Saver (Dim 75% after 15 min.)
Programming Tracks with Favorite Selection
AUDIO CD FUNCTIONALITY
Time Display (Total / Track / Remaining Track Time)
Full audio functionality with remote control
Programming with Favorite Track Selection
* typical playing time for movie with 2 spoken languages and 3 subtitle languages.
** equivalent to 500 lines on your TV

Warnings and Laser safety instructions GB 3DVD 950 2.
2. Warnings and Laser safety instructions
SHOCK, FIRE HAZARD SERVICE TEST:
CAUTION: After servicing this appliance and prior to returning to customer, measure the resistance between
either primary AC cord connector pins (with unit NOT connected to AC mains and its Power switch ON), and the
face or Front Panel of product and controls and chassis bottom,
Any resistance measurement less than 1 Megohms should cause unit to be repaired or corrected before AC
power is applied, and verified before return to user/customer.
Ref.UL Standard NO.1492.
NOTE ON SAFETY:
Symbol : Fire or electrical shock hazard. Only original parts should be used to replace any part with symbol
Any other component substitution(other than original type), may increase risk or fire or electrical shock hazard.
FATTENTION
Tous les IC et beaucoup d’autres semi-
conducteurs sont sensibles aux décharges
statiques (ESD).
Leur longévité pourrait être considérablement
écourtée par le fait qu’aucune précaution
n’est prise a leur manipulation.
Lors de réparations, s’assurer de bien être
relié au même potentiel que la masse de
l’appareil et enfiler le bracelet serti d’une
résistance de sécurité.
Veiller a ce que les composants ainsi que les
outils que l’on utilise soient également a ce
potentiel.
DWARNUNG
Alle IC und viele andere Halbleiter sind
empfindlich gegen elektrostatische
Entladungen (ESD).
Unsorgfältige Behandlung bei der Reparatur
kann die Lebensdauer drastisch vermindern.
Sorgen sie dafür, das Sie im Reparaturfall
über ein Pulsarmband mit Widerstand mit
dem Massepotential des Gerätes verbunden
sind.
Halten Sie Bauteile und Hilfsmittel ebenfalls
auf diesem Potential.
WAARSCHUWING
Alle IC’s en vele andere halfgeleiders zijn
gevoelig voor elektrostatische ontladingen
(ESD).
Onzorgvuldig behandelen tijdens reparatie
kan de levensduur drastisch doen
verminderen.
Zorg ervoor dat u tijdens reparatie via een
polsband met weerstand verbonden bent met
hetzelfde potentiaal als de massa van het
apparaat.
Houd componenten en hulpmiddelen ook op
ditzelfde potentiaal.
AVVERTIMENTO
Tutti IC e parecchi semi-conduttori sono
sensibili alle scariche statiche (ESD).
La loro longevita potrebbe essere fortemente
ridatta in caso di non osservazione della piu
grande cauzione alla loro manipolazione.
Durante le riparazioni occorre quindi essere
collegato allo stesso potenziale che quello
della massa dell’apparecchio tramite un
braccialetto a resistenza.
Assicurarsi che i componenti e anche gli
utensili con quali si lavora siano anche a
questo potenziale.
All ICs and many other semi-conductors are
susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD).
Careless handling during repair can reduce
life drastically.
When repairing, make sure that you are
connected with the same potential as the
mass of the set via a wrist wrap with
resistance.
Keep components and tools also at this
potential.
WARNING
Safety regulations require that the set be restored to its original condition
and that parts which are identical with those specified be used.
Veiligheidsbepalingen vereisen, dat het apparaat in zijn oorspronkelijke
toestand wordt terug gebracht en dat onderdelen, identiek aan de
gespecifieerde worden toegepast.
Bei jeder Reparatur sind die geltenden Sicherheitsvorschriften zu beachten.
Der Originalzustand des Gerats darf nicht verandert werden.
Fur Reparaturen sind Original-Ersatzteile zu verwenden.
Le norme di sicurezza esigono che l’apparecchio venga rimesso nelle
condizioni originali e che siano utilizzati pezzi di ricambiago idetici a quelli
specificati.
Les normes de sécurité exigent que l’appareil soit remis a l’état d’origine et
que soient utilisées les pièces de rechange identiques à celles spécifiées.
“Pour votre sécurité, ces documents
doivent être utilisés par des
spécialistes agrées, seuls habilités à
réparer votre appareil en panne.”
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Warnings and Laser safety instructions
GB 4 DVD 9502.
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.
LASER DEVICE UNIT
Type: SemiconductorlaserGaAlAs
Wave length: 650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power: 7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence: 60 degree
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Repair handling should take place as much as possible with a disc loaded inside the player
WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD
CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅUDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES UNNGÅEKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN
VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN
VARO! AVATT AESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄKATSO SÄTEESEEN
VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETSEN
DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
ATTENTION RAYO NNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU
Warning for powersupply on position 1005
The primary side of the powersupply including the heatsink carries live mains voltage when the
player is connected to the mains even when the player is swiched off !
This primary area is not shielded so it is possible to touch copper tracks and/or components when
servicing the player. Service personnel have to take precautions to prevent touching this area or
components in this area .
The primary side of the powersupply has been indicated with a lightning stroke and a stripe-marked
printed on the printed wiring board
Note:
The screws on the basic Engine (position 218 in on the exploded viewdrawing) may never be
touched removed or re-adjusted.
Handle the Basic engine with care when the unit has to be exchanged!
The mechanism of the basic engine is very sensative for droping or shocks
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Directions for use GB 5DVD 950 3.
3. Directions for use
Know these
safety
symbols
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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
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The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
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. ____________________________
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.
• Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’re eligible to
receive all the privileges of owning a Philips.
• 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.
Warranty
Verification
Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum 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 guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model.
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 service networks in the industry. What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information 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 yourWarranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now!
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This symbol warns the user that uninsulated 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 of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
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.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Ce symbole indique la présence d’une tension suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques. Ce symbole indique que le manuel d’installation fourni avec l’appareil contient d’importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de ce dernier.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES
NE PAS OUVRIR
Attention: Afin de prévenir le risque de chocs électriques,
ne pas retirer les vis.
Toute réparation devrait être confiée à un personnel qualifié.
AVIS Afin de réduire tout risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil àla pluie ou àl’humidité. ATTENTION L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-
respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire
par une exposition dangereuse àl'irradiation. L'appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15 et 21 CFR 1040.10.
Canada 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 édictépar
le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad advertir al usuario de la presencia de tensión peligrosa no aislada dentro de la caja del aparato, que puede ser lo suficientemente fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque eléctrico. Este símbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (servicio) importantes en el manual que acompaña al aparato.
AVISO
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO
NO ABRIR
Atención: Para reducir el riesgo de choque elécrico,
no quite la tapa (o el panel posterior).
En su interior no hay piezas que el usuario pueda reparar.
Para servicio dirijase a personal calificado.
AVISO Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o choque eléctrico, no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o humedad. ATENCIÓN El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquídescritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación. El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR 1040.10.
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
LASER SAFETY
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 intented for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“AC-3”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your DVD-VIDEO player and enter below the Serial N°. Retain this information for future reference. Model N°. DVD-VIDEO 950 Serial N°. __________________________
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON.
LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length 650 nm (DVD)
785 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degree.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION:INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD)
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.
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TruSurround and the SRS symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs., Inc.TruSurround technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs., Inc.
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Directions for use GB 7DVD 950 3.
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
90 Days Free Labor
One Year Exchange Warranty on Parts
This product must be carried in for repair.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days to one year from the day of purchase, all parts will be repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor charges. After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges. All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires. WHAT IS EXCLUDED? Your warranty does not cover: • 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 misuse, accident,
unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna
systems outside the unit.
• 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.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequen- tial damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copy- righted or not copyrighted.)
• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is offi- cially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manu- al(s) are not readily available).
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call. TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS... Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair. When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particu- lar purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express war- ranty. Because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.) TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA... Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied war- ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, inci- dental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.) REMEMBER... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL # ___________________________________________ SERIAL # ___________________________________________
EL6191E003 / MAC 6058 / 12-98
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, [phone]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1.Read these instructions –All the safety and
operating instructions 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 warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow all instructions –All operating and
use instructions should be followed.
5.Do not use this apparatus near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6.Clean only with a damp cloth.The
appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Install in accordance with the
manufacturers 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 as a 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 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.When 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 particulary at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a 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.
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.
EL 4562-E004: 99/3
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Introduction Functional overview Front panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Rear panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Display ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Remote control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
On screen display information Menu bar/Status window ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
Status window icons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Default screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Temporary feedback field icons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
Preparation Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16-19 Remote Control battery installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
NTSC/PAL Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
General explanation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Turning on the power -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Initial Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21-22 Personal Preferences -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22-24 Access Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24-26
Operation Loading discs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27 Playing a DVD-Video disc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27
Playing aVideo CD-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 General Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28-31 Special DVD features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Special VCD features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Playing an Audio CD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33-34
FTS Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
Before requesting service Before requesting service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
Cleaning discs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Specifications Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38
CONTENTS 7
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Directions for use GB 9DVD 950 3.
Video CD You will recognize Video CDs by the logo shown at left. Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) the disc may have one or more tracks.Tracks may have one or more indexes, as indicated on the disc case.To make playback easy and convenient, your player lets you select tracks and indexes. Audio CD Audio CDs contain music tracks only. You will recognize CDs by their logo which is shown at left. You can play them in conventional style through a stereo system, using the keys on the remote control and/or front panel, or via the TV using the On-Screen Display (OSD). Unpacking First check and identify the contents of your DVD-Video player package. You should have the following items. - DVD-Video player - Remote Control with two AA batteries - A/C power cord - Audio/Video cord - S-Video cord - Instructions for use If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or Philips. Keep the packaging materials; you may need them to transport your player in the future. Placement
●
Place the player on a firm, flat surface.
●
Keep the player away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
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In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.
●
If the DVD-Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs correctly, use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking the DVD-Video player to be repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens.Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
●
The lens may cloud over when the DVD-Video player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD/DVD is not possible then. Leave the DVD-Video player in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates.
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23 56789101112...41
TRACKS
AUDIO CD
TRACK 1 TRACK 2
INDEX 1 INDEX 2 INDEX 1 INDEX 2 INDEX 3
VIDEO CD
INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction
Entertainment for the new millennium Video was never like this before! Digital video discs provide perfect digital, studio-quality pictures; with three dimensional digital, multi- channel audio, story sequences screened from your choice of camera angle; sound tracks in as many as eight languages; and up to 32 subtitles if available on disc.Whether you watch DVD-Video on wide-screen or regular TV, you always see it the way it was meant to be. Digital video DVD-Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG2 data compression technology to register an entire movie on a single 5-inch disc. DVD’s variable bitrate compression, running at up to 9.8 Mbits/second, captures even the most complex pictures in their original quality. The crystal-clear digital pictures have a horizontal resolution of over 500 lines, with 720 pixels (picture elements) to each line.This resolution is more than double that ofVHS, superior to Laser Disc, and entirely comparable with digital masters made in recording studios. DVD-Video discs conform to either the PAL or NTSC video standard. This player can play both PAL and NTSC discs, presenting them in the best possible way on your multi-standard TV screen. As the universal video system of the future, DVD-Video offers optimal pictures on anyTV screen. Introduction Your Philips DVD-Video player will play digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD-Video standard.With it, you will be able to enjoy full- length movies with true cinema picture quality, as well as stereo or multi-channel 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.What’s more, Philips Child Lock lets you decide which discs your children will be able to see. In addition to DVD-Video discs, you will be able to play allVideo CDs and Audio CDs (including finalized CD Recordable and CD Rewritable). You will find the On-Screen Display, player display, and remote control make the player easy to use.The manual provides all information you will need, so read on! DVD-Video You will recognize DVD-Video discs by the logo shown on left. Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) the disc may have one or more Titles. Each Title may have one or more Chapters.To make playback easy and convenient, your player lets you select Titles and playback Chapters.
TITLE 1 TITLE 2
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3
DVD-VIDEO DISC
8 INTRODUCTION

Directions for use
GB 10 DVD 9503.
Rear panel Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel connectors. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND
SUB WF
CENTRE
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/AC3
SURROUND FRONT
FRONT
MAINS
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
YS-VIDEO
L1
2
R
C
B
C
R
OUT
CINEMA
LINK
L
R
Video Out (CVBS) - connect to a TV with CVBS video inputs Video Out (S-Video) - connect to a TV with S- Video (Y/C) inputs Video Out (C
R
C
B
Y)
- connect to a TV receiver with C
R
C
B
Y inputs
Digital audio out jack (optical) - connect to digital (optical) equipment
Digital audio out jack (coaxial)
- connect to digital (coaxial) equipment
Audio / L/R (Left/Right)
- connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system MAINS power jack - connect to the power source
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 11
Multichannel connections (Connect to a multichannel receiver) - center speaker connection - subwoofer connection - front speakers connections - surround speakers connections
Functional overview
Front panel
PHONES - for connecting headphones
LEVEL
- headphone volume control
9STOP
- stops video/audio play
;PAUSE
- interrupts video/audio play or advances
to the next picture frame
/OPEN/CLOSE
- opens/closes the disc tray
Disc tray
/
TRACKTITLE
SCAN
TIMETRACKTOTAL
CHAPTER
CD
SHUFFLE
CHAPTER
TITLE TRACK
V
REPEAT-BA
OPEN/ CLOSE PAUSE STOP
SOUND
PLAY
PHONES
MPEG Multichannel
STANDBY-ON
DVD 9500DVD VIDEO CD CD PLAYER
/
LEVEL
DIGITAL OUT
SOUND
- selects Stereo, Dolby Surround,
3D Sound or Multichannel Sound
S
- PREVious title/chapter/track
2PLAY
- starts video/audio play
T
- NEXT title/chapter/track
Display - shows the current status of the player Standby indicator - lights up red when the player is in Standby mode only
STANDBY-ON - switches the player to Standby mode or to ON
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Directions for use GB 11DVD 950 3.
Remote control
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 13
MENU DVD - access menu of a DVD T/C - mode selector title/chapter
MENU OSD
- access or remove On-screen
display
0-9 numerical key pad TV VOL +/- - Volume up/down OK - acknowledge menu selection RETURN - go back to previous menu 9 - stop CH +/- - search channel forward/backward FTS - FTS active PAU SE - pause playback temporarily SHUTTLE - alternative fast forward and
rewind
JOG - frame-by-frame playback
TV VOL
SHUFFLE
13
2
465
79
8
0
Å
É
É
É
É
ECHO
JOG/PAUSE
REV FWD
FTS
TV MUTE
PBC
ON/OFF
STANDBY
ON
MENU DVD T/C MENU OSD
SKIP/REW PLAY
OK
RETURN
STOP
SKIP/FF
A/B
REPEAT
SCAN
/i
H
É
É
í
2
É
í
STANDBY-ON PBC ON/OFF
TV MUTE
- DVD-mode: selects Stereo, Dolby
Surround, 3D Sound reproduction
- TV-mode: mute ON/OFF REPEAT - repeat chapter, track, title, disc REPEAT A-B - repeat sequence
SCAN
- playback of the first 10 seconds
of each chapter within a title (DVD) or the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc (VCD/CD)
S
- skip/rewind
2
- play
T
- skip/fast forward
1 2 3 4
- (left/right/up/down) cursor
movement
SHUFFLE - playback tracks in random order
/
- select DVD camera angle / - subtitle language selector - audio language selector - enlarge video image
Display
Front (left and right) speakers active Center speaker active Test tone active Active audio format Surround (left and right) speakers active Subwoofer active DVD disc inserted (V)CD disc inserted Indicates current player function: Play, Pause, Search, etc. DVD TITLE number DVD CHAPTER number VCD/CD TRACK number TRACKTIME in hours, minutes and seconds TOTAL TIME in hours, minutes and seconds
REPEAT CHAPTER/TITLE/TRACK active
Remote control active (flashing) FTS active SCAN active REPEAT A-B active SHUFFLE active
SHUFFLE
REPEAT-BA
SCAN
TRACKTITLE
SCAN
TIMETRACKTOTA L
CHAPTER
CD
SHUFFLE
CHAPTER
TITLE TRACK
V
REPEAT-BA
TIMETOTAL
TIMETRACK
TRACK
CHAPTER
TITLE
CD
V
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Directions for use
GB 12 DVD 9503.
Temporary Feedback Field icons
Scan Repeat All Repeat Title Repeat Track Repeat Chapter Shuffle Shuffle Repeat Repeat A to end Repeat A-B Angle Child Lock On Child Safe Resume Action prohibited
ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION 15
On-screen display information
Menu bar/Status window V
User preference
f
Slow motion
W
Title/Track
g
Fast motion
X
Chapter/Index
h
Time search
Y
Audio language
Z
Subtitle language
}
Angle
a
Zoom
c
Video Program
b
Color Setting
d
Sound
e
Picture by Picture
Status window icons The status window displays the current status of the player and appears with the first part of the menu bar. (You must activate this in the Features Menu, see Personal Preferences for details). General
Disc type Tray status
Default screen The default screen is displayed when the player is in STOP mode. It may contain a ‘Status Window’and a ‘Temporary Feedback Field’.This screen gives information concerning prohibited actions, playback modes, available angles, etc.
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Directions for use GB 13DVD 950 3.
Connecting to optional equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo
●Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks of the DVD player to the
audio left and right on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the optional audio cable (D).
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM)
1
Connect the player’s digital audio out jack (optical For coaxial E) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical For coaxial E) audio cable. (not supplied)
2
You will need to activate the player’s digital output (see ‘Personal
Preferences’).
Connecting to an A/V receiver equipped with a multi- channel decoder (Dolby, MPEG 2 and DTS) Digital Multi-channel sound Digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel A/V receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD player (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital (AC3) and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.
1
Connect the DVD-player’s digital audio output (optical
F
or coaxial
E
) to
the corresponding input on the receiver using an optional digital (optical
F
or coaxial
E
) audio cable.
(not supplied)
2
You will need to activate the player’s digital output (see ‘Personal
Preferences’).
Note: 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.The selected audio format of the DVD is displayed in the Status Window when the Menu OSD is activated or Audio button is activated. Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. To see the selected audio format of the current DVD in the StatusWindow, press the MENU OSD or the Audio Language selector button.
All
TV
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND
SUB WF
CENTRE
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/AC3
SURROUND FRONT
FRONT
MAINS
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
YS-VIDEO
L1
2
R
C
B
C
R
OUT
L
R
AMPLIFIER
EFG
PREPARATION 17
Preparation
General notes - Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect,
there are various ways you could connect the player. Possible connections are shown in the following drawings. Please refer to the manuals of your TV,VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
- Do not connect your DVD-player via your VCR.The video
quality could be distorted by the copy protection system.
- For better sound reproduction, connect the player’s audio out jacks
to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or A/V equipment. See ‘Connecting to optional equipment’.
Caution: Do not connect the player’s audio out jack to the phono in jack of your audio system. Connect to a TV Component Video (Y CRCB) connection
1
Connect the C
R
,C
B
,Y jacks on the DVD-player to the corresponding
jacks on the TV (cable not included) (A).
2
Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (C). S-Video (Y/C) connection
1
Connect the S-Video jack on the DVD-player to the S-Video in jack on the TV using an optional S-Video cable (B).
2
Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (C). Video CVBS connection
1
Connect the Video out (CVBS) jack to the video in jack on the TV using the audio/video cable supplied (C).
2
Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV.
TV
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND
SUB WF
CENTRE
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/AC3
SURROUND FRONT
FRONT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
YS-VIDEO
L1
2
R
C
B
C
R
OUT
L
R
C
BA
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Directions for use
GB 14 DVD 9503.
PREPARATION 19
Connecting the power cord
1
Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the Mains jack on the rear of the player.
2
Connect the other end of the cord to an AC outlet. Note:
When the player is in the “STANDBY”mode, it is still consuming some
power. If you wish to disconnect your player completely from the power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
Caution: Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Remote control battery installation Loading the batteries
1
Open the battery compartment cover.
2
Insert two 'AA' batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.
3
Close the cover. Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.) NTSC/PAL Settings You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD player to match the video signal of your TV.This setting only affects the television’s on-screen
display that shows the stop and setup modes.You may select either NTSC or PAL.To change the DVD player setting to PAL or NTSC, follow the steps below.
1
Unplug the DVD player from the mains.
2
Press and hold 9and Ton the front of the DVD player.While
holding 9and T, plug in the mains.
3
After PAL or NTSC appears on the display panel of the DVD player, release 9and Tat the same time.The PAL or NTSC that appears on
the display panel indicates the current setting.
4
To change the setting, press Twithin three seconds.The new setting
(PAL or NTSC) will appear on the display panel.
Analog connection to a multi-channel A/V receiver with 6 CH connectors This DVD player contains a multi-channel decoder.This enables playback of DVDs recorded in Multi-channel Surround without the need for an optional decoder.
1
Connect the audio out jacks for Center speaker and Subwoofer connection
(H)
to the corresponding in jacks on your receiver.
Note: If the subwoofer is equipped with its own amplifier, the Subwoofer connection should be connected to the subwoofer directly. Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks for Front speaker connection (G)
to the corresponding in jack sockets on your receiver.
Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks for Surround speaker connection
(I)
to the corresponding in jacks on your receiver.
2
Make the appropriate Sound settings for Analog Output and Speaker Settings in the Personal Preferences menu. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround™ Dolby Surround sound
1
Connect the player to the TV, then connect the player’s audio Left and Right out jacks to the corresponding in jacks on the Dolby Surround™ Audio/Video receiver, using the audio/video cable supplied
(C)
.
If your amplifier is equipped with a Dolby Digital™decoder,
●Connect the player as described in ‘Connecting to an A/V receiver with
multi-channel decoder’. If yourTV is equipped with a Dolby Surround™decoder,
●Connect
the player to the TV as described in ‘Connecting to a TV’.
T
V
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND
SUB WF
CENTRE
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/AC3
SURROUND FRONT
FRONT
MAINS
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
Y
S-VIDEO
L1
2
R
C
B
C
R
OUT
L
R
AMPLIFIER
HJI
18 PREPARATION
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND
SUB WF
CENTRE
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/AC3
SURROUND FRONT
FRONT
CVBS
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
YS-VIDEO
L1
2
R
C
B
C
R
OUT
L
R
C
BA

Directions for use GB 15DVD 950 3.
PREPARATION 21
Turning On the power
1
Switch on the TV and select the video in jack channel for your DVD-
Video player.
2
Press STANDBY-ON or any other button ➤The player display lights , and the ‘Initial Setup Screen’appears. The ‘Initial Setup’will only appear the very first time you turn on the player. In ‘Initial Setup’, you may have to set your personal preferences for some of the player’s most relevant items. See ‘Initial Setup’. Initial Setup General In ‘Initial Setup’you may have to set your preferences for some of the player features. Manual Operation After switching on the player for the very first time, the ‘Initial Setup Screen’will appear. The menu for the first item to be set is displayed and the first option is highlighted.
●Use the wvkeys to go through the options in the menu.
The icon of the selected option will be highlighted.
●Use OK to confirm your selection and to go to the next menu.
Automatic setting:
When settings will be taken over from your TV or Home Cinema system, the message ‘Auto configuring in process’will appear. Menus for which no settings are available will be displayed.They have to be set manually. Note: Preferences have to be set in the order in which the item menus will appear on the screen. The ‘Initial Setup’screen will only disappear after the settings for the last item have been confirmed. If any keys other than wvor OK are pressed, will appear on the screen. If the player is switched off while setting personal preferences, all preferences have to be set again after switching the player on again.
Initial Setup
Menu language
English Español Français Português Chinese Malay
OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE
3
D-SOUND
PLAY
PHONES
STANDBY
DIGITALOUT
TV VOL
É
É
É
É
ECHO
OK
RETURN
20 PREPARATION
General explanation About this manual This manual gives the basic instructions for operating this DVD player. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. In these cases, the player may not respond to all operating commands.When this occurs, please refer to the instructions contained with the DVD. When the symbol appears on the TV screen, the operation is not permitted by the player or the disc. Remote control operation - Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the
remote control.Always point the remote control directly at the player, making sure there are no obstructions in the path of the infrared beam. When there are corresponding keys on the front panel of the player, they can also be used.
Menu bar operation - A number of operations can be carried out via the menu bar on the
screen.The menu bar can be accessed by pressing any of the following keys on the remote control: MENU OSD,T, C,Angle,Audio Language, Subtitle Language and Zoom.
- The following functions are available via the menu bar:
-
V
User preference
-
W
Title/Track
-
X
Chapter/Index
-
Y
Audio language
-
Z
subtitle language
-
}
Angle
-
a
Zoom
-
b
Color Setting
-
c
Video Program
-
d
Sound
-
e
Picture by Picture
-
f
Slow motion
-
g
Fast motion
-
h
Time search
- The various items can be selected by pressing the MENU OSD
button, then the w/v keys or by pressing the relevant keys on the
remote control.
- Pressing MENU OSD while the menu bar is displayed will clear the
menu bar from the screen.
- When selecting an item in the menu bar, the selected item will be
highlighted and the appropriate cursor keys to operate this item will be displayed below the icon.
- < or > indicates that more items are available at the left/right of the
menu bar. Press tor uto select these items.
TV VOL
É
É
É
É
ECHO
SKIP/REW PLAY
OK
SKIP/FF
É
É
í
É
í

Directions for use
GB 16 DVD 9503.
24 PREPARATION
Features - Access Control
Access Control contains the following features: Child Lock - When Child Lock is set to ON, a 4-digit code needs to be entered in order to play discs. Parental control - Allows the conditional presentation of DVDs containing Parental Control information. (see ‘Access Control’)
- Status Window
Displays the current status of the player and is displayed with the menu bar.When disc playback is stopped, it is displayed with the ‘Temporary Feedback Field’in the default screen. See ‘On Screen Display information;
Factory setting is ON. Select OFF to suppress display of the Status Window.
- Low power Standby
If this is set to ON, the player will go in low-power standby when the standby button is pressed (front panel or remote control).
Access control; child lock (DVD and VCD) Activating/deactivating the child lock
1
When disc playback is stopped, select ACCESS CONTROL in the features menu using the w/vkeys.
2
Enter a 4-digit code of your own choice.
3
Enter the code a second time.
4
Move to Child lock using the w/v keys.
5
Move to LOCK/UNLOCK icons using the u key.
6
Select LOCK icon using the w/v keys.
7
Press OK or tto confirm, then press tagain to exit the menu.
➤Now unauthorized discs will not be played unless the 4-digit code is
entered.
8
Select UNLOCK icon to deactivate the Child Lock.
Note: Confirmation of the 4-digit code is necessary when: - The code is entered for the very first time (see above); - The code is changed (see ‘Changing the 4-digit code’); - The code is cancelled (see ‘Changing the 4-digit code’);
Authorizing discs
●Insert the disc. See ‘Loading disc’.
➤The ‘child protect’dialog will appear.
You will be asked to enter your secret code for ‘Play Once ‘or ‘Play Always.’If you select ‘Play Once’, the disc can be played as long as it is in the player and the player is ON. If you select ‘Play Always’, the disc will
become child safe (authorized) and can always be played, even if the Child Lock is set to ON. Notes:The player memory maintains a list of 50 authorized (‘Child safe’) disc
titles. A disc will be placed in the list when ‘Play Always’is selected in the ‘child protect’dialog. Each time a ‘child safe’disc is played, it will be placed on top of
the list.When the list is full and a new disc is added, the last disc in the list will be removed from the list. Double sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. In order to make the disc ‘child safe’, each side has to be authorized. Multi-volume VCDs may have a different ID for each volume. In order to make the complete set ‘child safe’, each volume has to be authorized.
Choose 'Play once' to remove the disk from the child-safe list
Choose 'Play always' to remove the disk from the child-safe list
22 PREPARATION
The following items may have to be set in Initial Setup: Menu language The On Screen Menus will be displayed in the language you choose. You can choose from different languages. Audio language The sound will be in the language you choose if it is available on the disc in play. If the language you select is not available, speech will revert to the first spoken language on the disc.You can choose from different languages. Subtitle language The subtitles will be in the language you choose if it is available on the disc in play. If the language you select is not available, subtitles will revert to the first subtitle language on the disc.You can choose from 16 different languages. TV Shape If you have a wide screen (16:9)TV, select 16:9. If you have a regular (4:3)TV, select 4:3. If you have a 4:3 TV, you can also select between: Letterbox for a ‘wide-screen’picture with black bars top and bottom, or Pan Scan, for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed. If a disc has Pan Scan, the picture then moves (scans) horizontally to keep the main action on the screen. Country Select your country.This also is used as input for the ‘Parental Control’
feature. (see ‘Access Control’) Note: All these items may have to be set during ‘Initial Setup’. After that, they can always be changed in the Personal Preferences Menu.
Personal preferences You can set your personal preferences for some of the player features. General operation:
●Press MENU OSD on the remote control. ●Select Vin the menu bar.
➤The Personal Preferences menu appears.
●Use the tuwvkeys to toggle through the menus, sub menus
and submenu options. ➤When a menu item is selected, the cursor keys (on the remote control) to operate the item are displayed next to the item.
●Press OK to confirm and return to the main menu.
The following items can be adapted: Picture - TV Shape
See ‘Initial Setup’
13
2
MENU DVD T/C MENU OSD
H
2
LETTERBOX PAN SCAN
Initial Setup
Subtitle language
English Español Français Português Russian Polish
Initial Setup
Audio language
English Español Français Português Russian Polish
TV VOL
É
É
É
É
ECHO
OK

Directions for use GB 17DVD 950 3.
26 PREPARATION
Changing the 4-digit code
1
When disc playback is stopped, select ACCESS CONTROL in the Features menu using the w/v keys.
2
Enter the old code.
3
Move to CHANGE CODE using the wkey.
4
Press the ukey.
5
Enter the new 4-digit code.
6
Enter the code a second time and reconfirm by pressing OK.
7
Press tto exit the menu. Note: If you forget your 4 digit code, it can be cancelled by pressing 9four
times in the ‘Access Control’dialog.You can then enter a new code (twice!) as
described above. Parental Control Disclaimer "This DVD player features the PARENTAL CONTROL system which is intended to activate when playing DVD discs furnished with certain software coding made.This is according to technical standards adopted by the set maker and disc content industries. Please note that the PARENTAL CONTROL system will not activate to the extent a DVD disc is not furnished with the appropriate software coding.Also note that at the time of release of this DVD player, certain aspects of the said technical standards had not been fully settled among set maker and the disc content industries. On this basis Philips cannot warrant functioning of the PARENTAL CONTROL system and disclaims any liability of unintended watching of disc contend. If in doubt, please check system functioning with the disc before you allow children access or apply to the relevant disc publisher."
Deauthorizing discs
●Insert the disc. See ‘Loading disc’.
➤Playback starts automatically.
●Press 9 while
{
is visible.
➤The |will appear and the disc is now deauthorized.
Access control; Parental control (DVD- Video only) Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children.Therefore, disc may contain ‘Parental Control’information which applies to the
complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternative, more suitable scenes are available on the disc. Ratings are country dependent.The ‘Parental Control’feature
allows you to prevent discs from being played by your children or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
Activating/Deactivating Parental Control
1
When disc playback is stopped, select ACCESS CONTROL in the Features menu using the w/vkeys.
2
Enter your 4-digit code. If necessary, enter the code a second time.
3
Move to Parental Control using the w/v keys.
4
Move to VALUE ADJUSTMENT (1-8) using the u key.
5
Then use the w/vkeys or the numerical keys on the remote control to
select a rating from 1 to 8 for the disc inserted. Rating 0 (displayed as ‘– –’):
Parental Control is not activated.The Disc will be played in full. Ratings 1 to 8: The disc contains scenes not suitable for children. If you set a rating for the player, all scenes with the same rating or lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative is available on the disc.The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, play will stop and the 4-digit code has to be entered.
6
Press OK or tto confirm, then press tagain to exit the menu. Country
1
When disc playback is stopped, select ACCESS CONTROL in the Features menu using the w/v keys.
2
Enter the 4-digit code.
3
Move to CHANGE COUNTRY using the wkey.
4
Press the ukey.
5
Select a country using w/v.
6
Press OK or tto confirm, then press tagain to exit the menu.
PREPARATION 25

Directions for use
GB 18 DVD 9503.
Playing a Video CD Playing a disc - After inserting the disc and closing the tray, playback starts
automatically and the status window and the player display show the type of disc loaded, as well as information about the disc’s contents and playing time.
- The disc may invite you to select an item from a menu. If the selections
are numbered, press the appropriate numerical key.
- The currently playing track number is displayed in the menu bar and the
player display.The elapsed playing time is shown in the status window and the player display.
●If required, you can use the SOUND key to select Stereo, Dolby
Surround, 3D-Sound or Multichannel.
●To stop play at any time, press 9.
➤The default screen will then appear.
●You can resume play from the point at which you stopped play. Press 2;
when you see the Resume icon on the screen ., press 2again.
The RESUME feature applies not only to the disc in the player, but also to the last four discs you have played. Simply reload the disc, press 2;
when you see the Resume on the screen icon ., press 2again.
General features Note: Unless stated otherwise, all operations described are based on remote control operation.A number of operations can also be carried out via the menu bar on the screen. (see ‘Menu bar operation’) Moving to another title/TRACK When a disc has more than one title or track (which you can see from both the menu bar and the player display), you can move to another title as follows:
●Press T (title), then press Pbriefly during play to select the next
title/track.
●Press T (title), then press Obriefly during play to return to the beginning
of the current title/track. Press Obriefly to step back to the previous title/track.
Moving to another chapter/index When a title on a disc has more than one chapter or a track has more than one index (which you can see from the player display and on the menu bar), you can move to another chapter/index as follows:
●Press Pbriefly during play to select the next chapter/index.
●Press Obriefly during play to return to the beginning of the current
chapter/index. Press Otwice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/index.
●To go directly to any chapter or index, select C (chapter), then enter the
title number using the numerical keys (0-9). Note: If the number has more than one digit, press the keys in rapid succession.
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Operation
Loading discs
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Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the player.The disc tray opens.
2
Load your chosen disc in the tray, label side up (also when a double sided DVD is inserted). Make sure it is sitting properly in the correct recess.
3
Gently push the tray, or press OPEN/CLOSE, to close the tray. ➤READ appears in the status window and on the player display, and playback starts automatically. Note: If ‘Child Lock’is set to ON and the disc inserted is not in the ‘child safe’
list (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized. (see ‘Access Control’)
Playing a DVD-video disc Playing a title ➤After inserting the disc and closing the tray, playback starts automatically and the status window and the player display show the type of disc loaded, as well as information about the disc’s contents and playing time. The disc may invite you to select an item from a menu. If the selections are numbered, press the appropriate numerical key; if not, use the w/v,
t/ukeys to highlight your selection, then press OK.
➤The currently playing title and chapter number are displayed in the menu bar and the player display. The elapsed playing time is shown in the status window and the player display.
●If required, you can use the Sound key to select Stereo, Dolby
Surround, 3D-Sound or Multichannel. Play may stop at the end of the Title, and the player may in return to the DVD menu.To go on to the next title, press 2.
●To stop play at any other time, press 9.
➤The default screen will appear, giving information about the current status of the player.
●You can resume play from the point at which you stopped play. Press 2;
when you see the Resume icon .on the screen, press 2again.
➤The RESUME feature applies not only to the disc in the player, but also to the last four discs you have played. Simply reload the disc, press 2; when you see the Resume icon .on the screen , press 2
again. Note: Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes. Discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code into your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen.The disc will not play and should be removed from the player.
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Directions for use GB 19DVD 950 3.
30 OPERATION
Repeat A-B To repeat a sequence in a title:
●Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point;
➤
A
-appears briefly on the screen.
●Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point;
➤
A
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B REPEAT
appears briefly on the display, and the repeat sequence
begins.(
A
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is displayed on the front panel of the player)
●To exit the sequence, press REPEAT A-B.
Scan Plays the first 10 seconds of each chapter/index on the disc.
●Press SCAN. ●To continue play at your chosen chapter/index, press SCAN again or
press 2. Shuffle DVD-Video discs This shuffles the playing order of chapters within a title, if the title has more than one.
●Press SHUFFLE during play.
➤SHUFFLE appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.
●To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again.
Video CDs This shuffles the playing order of the tracks, if the disc has more than one.
●Press SHUFFLE during play.
➤SHUFFLE appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.
●To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again.
Shuttle
●As an alternative, the SHUTTLE knob, can be used to search forwards or
backwards.
●Turning the SHUTTLE knob will allow you to return to PLAY (same as
pressing 2).
Time search The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc.
●Select h(Time Search) in the menu bar.
●Press w.
➤The player will now go into PAUSE mode. ➤A time edit box appears on the screen, showing the elapsed playing
time of the current disc.
●Use the digit keys to enter the required start time. Enter hours, minutes
and seconds from right to left in the box. ➤Each time an item has been entered, the next item will be highlighted.
●Press OK to confirm the start time.
➤The time edit box will disappear and play starts from the selected
time position on the disc.
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Slow Motion
●Select
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(Slow motion) in the menu bar.
●Use the wkeys to enter the Slow Motion menu.
➤The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
●Use the cursor keys t u to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -
1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 (forward).
●Select 1 to play at normal speed again. ●If ;is pressed, the speed will be set to 0. ●To exit slow motion mode, press 2 or v.
You can also select Slow Motion speeds by using the
H
button on the
remote control.
Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback
●Select
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(picture by picture) in the menu bar.
●Use the wkey to enter the picture by picture menu.
➤The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
●Use the cursor keys t u to select the previous or next picture frame.
●To exit Picture by picture mode, press 2 or v.
You can also step forward by pressing ;repeatedly on the remote control.
Search
●Select
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(Fast motion) in the menu bar.
●Use the wkeys to enter the Fast Motion menu. ●Use the t u keys to select the required speed: -32, -8 or -4
(backward), or +4, +8, +32 (forward).
●Select 1 to play at normal speed again. ●To exit Fast Motion mode, press 2 or v.
To search forward or backward through different speeds, you can also hold down Qor R.
Repeat DVD-Video Discs - Repeat chapter/title/disc
●To repeat the currently playing chapter, press REPEAT.
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REPEAT CHAPTER
appears on the player display.
●To repeat the currently playing title, press REPEAT a second time
➤
REPEAT TITLE
appears on the display.
●To repeat the entire disc, press REPEAT a third time
➤
REPEAT
appears on the display.
●To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a fourth time.
Video CDs - Repeat track/disc
●To repeat the currently playing track, press REPEAT.
➤
REPEAT TRACK
appears on the player display.
●To repeat the entire disc, press REPEAT a second time.
➤
REPEAT
appears on display and screen.
●To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
REPEAT
TRACK
REPEAT
REPEAT
TITLE
REPEAT
CHAPTER
REPEAT
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Directions for use
GB 20 DVD 9503.
32 OPERATION
If you wish to erase all selections:
●In STOP mode, select Video FTS cin the menu bar.
●Use w to select CLEAR ALL.
●Press OK.
➤All selections will now be erased.
●Press MENU OSD to exit.
Special DVD-features Checking the contents of DVD-Video discs: Menus For titles and chapters, selection menus may be included on the disc. The DVD’s menu feature allows you to make selections from these
menus. Press the appropriate numerical key; or use the w,v,u,tkeys
to highlight your selection, then press OK. Title menus
●Press MENU DVD.
➤If the current title has a menu, the menu now will appears on the screen. If no menu is present in the title, the disc menu will be displayed.
●The menu can list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options,
and chapters for the title.
●To remove the title menu, press MENU DVD again.
Disc menu
●Press T then press MENU DVD.
➤The disc menu is displayed.
●To remove the disc menu, press T, then press MENU DVD.
Camera Angle If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon appears, showing the number of available angles and the angle being shown currently.You can then change the camera angle if you wish.
●Use the w/vkeys to select the required angle in the angle icon.
➤After a small delay, play changes to the selected angle.The angle
icon remains displayed until multiple angles are no longer available.
Changing the audio language
●Select Y(Audio) in the menu bar. ●Press Yor w/vrepeatedly to see the different languages.
Subtitles
●Select Z(Subtitle) in the menu bar. ●Press Zor w/vrepeatedly to see the different subtitles.
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OPERATION 31
Zoom The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to pan through the enlarged image.
●Select a(Zoom) in the menu bar. ●Press w/vto activate the ZOOM function and select the required zoom
factor: 1.33 or 2 or 4. ➤The player will go into Pause mode. ➤The selected zoom factor appears below the Zoom icon in the
menu bar and ‘Press OK to pan’appears below the menu bar.
➤The picture will change accordingly.
●Press OK to confirm the selection.
➤The panning icons appear on the screen: v w t u and OK.
●Use the v w t u keys to pan across the screen. ●When OK is pressed only the zoomed picture will be shown on the
screen.
●If you wish to zoom at any moment, press a(Zoom) and select the
required zoom factor as described above.
●To exit Zoom mode:
–Press 2. ➤Playback will resume. –Press STOP,MENU OSD.
FTS-Video - The FTS-Video function allows you to store your favorite titles and
chapters (DVD) and favorite tracks and indexes (VCD) for a particular disc in the player memory.
- Each FTS program can contain 20 items (titles, chapters). - Each time an FTS program is played it will be placed on top of the list.
When the list is full and a new program is added, the last program in the list will be removed from the list.
- The selections can be called up and played at any time. Storing a FTS-Video Program
●In STOP mode, select Video FTS cin the menu bar. ●Press w to open the menu.
➤The Video FTS menu appears.
●Press t or uor FTS to select ON or OFF.
Storing titles/tracks
●Press w to select TITLES.
●Use uand t to select the required title. ●Press OK if you wish to store the entire title.
➤The title number will be added to the list of selections.
Storing chapters/indexes
●Press w on the selected title number.
➤The title number will be marked and the highlight moves to the first available chapter number for this title.
●Use uand t to select the required chapter number. ●Press OK to confirm the selection.
➤The title/chapter selection will be added to the list of selections.
●Press OK or MENU OSD to exit the Video FTS cmenu.
Erasing a FTS-Video Program
●In STOP mode, select Video FTS cin the menu bar. ●Use w to select PROGRAM. ●Use uand t to select the required selection number. ●Press OK to erase the selection. ●Press MENU OSD to exit.
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