Philips DVP9000S/93 User manual

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DVD/SACD VIDEOPLAYER DVP9000S
Usermanual
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General Information
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
GaAlAs
Wave length 650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degree
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the rear of your DVD Player and enter
below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.DVP 9000S
Serial No. _______________
Environmental Information
All unnecessary packaging has been
omitted.The packaging has been made
easy to separate into three materials:
cardboard (box),polystyrene foam
(buffer) and polyethylene (bags,protective
foam sheet).
Your DVD player consists of materials
which can be recycled and reused if
disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
“DCDi” is a trademark of
Faroudja,a division of
Genesis Microchip,Inc.
CAUTION
(WARNING LOCATION:ONTHE
BACKPLATE OFTHE SET)
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE
CONNECTIONSWITHTHE
POWER SWITCHED ON.
Laser safety
This unit employs a laser.Due to possible
eye injury,only a qualified service person
should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device.
NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE
DIFFERENT BETWEEN
COUNTRIES.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTETHAT NOT
ALL HIGH DEFINITIONTELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSEARTIFACTS
TO BE DISPLAYED INTHE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS,IT IS RECOMMENDED
THATTHE USER SWITCHTHE
CONNECTIONTOTHE‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IFTHEREARE
QUESTIONS REGARDINGYOURTV SET
COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS MODEL 525p
AND 625p DVD PLAYER,PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
Important Note:
Due to the numerous versions of new
CD-Audio copy protection or
enhanced CD-Audio protection
recently available on certain discs,
Philips is unable to guarantee that
this DVD Player is fully compatible
with such new discs. Should you have
difficulty playing any such CD-Audio
discs, kindly refer them to your CD-
Audio disc retailer.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
apparatus.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories“Dolby”,“Pro-Logic”and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Español ------------------------------------ 40
English --------------------------------------- 8
Index
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Bahasa Melayu--------------------------186
Português --------------------------------- 76
English
Español
Português
Bahasa Melayu
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Introduction
Supplied accessories ....................................... 6
Care and safety information.......................... 6
Connections
ConnectingTV.............................................. 7-9
Using CompositeVideo jack (CVBS) ......... 7
Using S-Video jack.......................................... 7
Using ComponentVideo jacks (Pr PbY) ... 8
Scan Mode (Progressive/Interlace selector)
............................................................................ 8
Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 9
Connecting the power cord.......................... 9
Optional:Connecting to a HDMI/DVI Device
...........................................................................10
Using HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) sockets ......................................... 10
Optional: Connecting to a Multi-channel
Receiver ...........................................................11
Receiver has multi-channel audio input jack
..........................................................................11
Optional :Connecting to anAudio System .11
Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or Right / Left
Audio In jacks ................................................ 11
Optional:Connecting to a Digital Receiver ..12
Receiver has a PCM,Dolby Digital,or
MPEG2 decoder............................................ 12
Functional Overview
Front Panels ....................................................13
Rear Panels......................................................14
Remote Control ............................................15
Getting Started
Step 1:Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control ............................................16
Using the Remote Control to operate the
Player ............................................................... 16
Step 2:Setting up theTV........................16-17
Selecting the color system that corresponds
to yourTV ...................................................... 17
Selecting theTV Shape ................................ 17
Step 3:Setting language preferences .........18
Setting the Menu Language......................... 18
Setting the DefaultAudio and Default
Subtitle languages.......................................... 18
Step 4:Setting the speakers’ channels.......19
Advance Bass Management ........................ 19
– Movie Mode .............................................. 19
– Music Mode............................................... 19
Disc Operations
Playable Discs .................................................20
Region Codes .................................................20
Playing discs.....................................................21
Display on LCD..............................................21
Using the Disc Menu.....................................21
Playback controls .....................................22-25
Pausing playback............................................ 22
Selecting a title (track) /chapter................ 22
Zoom .............................................................. 22
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point ................................................................ 22
Shuffle .............................................................. 22
Repeat ............................................................. 23
RepeatA-B ..................................................... 23
Scan.................................................................. 23
Time Search ................................................... 23
Slow Motion .................................................. 24
Searching......................................................... 24
Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback . 24
Program playback ......................................... 25
Special DVD features....................................25
Selecting aTitle ............................................. 25
CameraAngle ................................................ 25
Changing theAudio Language.................... 25
Subtitles ..........................................................25
SpecialVCD & SVCD Features...................26
Playback Control (PBC) .............................. 23
Preview .................................................... 23-24
Playing MP3/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD........26
Special features for picture disc playback.....
.....................................................................26-27
Slide show playback setting ........................26
Rotating the picture.....................................26
Zoom picture ................................................ 27
Playback with multi-angles .......................... 27
Scan Effect ......................................................27
JPEG and MP3 simultaneous playback...... 27
Contents
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DVD Menu Options
Preferences ...............................................28-31
Picture ............................................................. 28
– Color Settings...........................................28
– Saturation/ Contrast/ Brightness ......... 28
– Sharpness................................................... 28
– Video Shift .................................................. 28
Advance Picture ..................................... 29-30
– TrueLife....................................................... 29
– DCDi .......................................................... 29
– Gamma....................................................... 29
– Chroma Delay .......................................... 29
– 4:3Aspect .................................................. 29
– HiVideoDef ............................................... 29
– Content Mode.......................................... 30
Sound .............................................................. 30
– Night Mode ............................................... 30
– Analog Output .......................................... 30
– CD Up-sample.......................................... 30
– ClearVoice ................................................ 30
– KaraokeVocal ........................................... 30
Features .......................................................... 31
– Wakeup timer ........................................... 31
– Helpline ...................................................... 31
– StatusWindow ......................................... 31
– Dimmer...................................................... 31
Setup...........................................................31-35
Language ......................................................... 32
– Menu Language ......................................... 32
– Default Subtitle/ DefaultAudio ............32
– Country ..................................................... 32
TV .................................................................... 32
– TV System .................................................. 32
– TV Shape .................................................... 32
Audio Menu .............................................32-33
– Digital Output .......................................... 32
– Subwoofer frequency .............................. 33
– SACD Direct ............................................ 33
– HDMIAudio .............................................. 33
– PCM Output ............................................. 33
Contents
Speakers (Advance Bass Management).... 33
Features .......................................................... 33
– PBC (Playback Control) ......................... 33
– SleepTimer ...............................................33
Access ...................................................... 34-35
– Enter PIN................................................... 34
– Parental Level..................................... 34-35
– Change PIN ............................................... 35
– Disc Lock................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ......................... 36–37
Specifications ......................................38
Glossary......................................................................39
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Care and safety information
●Power consumption
– When the system is switched to
Standby mode,it is still consuming power.
To disconnect the system from the power
supply completely,remove theAC power
plug from the wall jack.
Supplied accessories
Remote Control
and twoAA
batteries
Audio cable
(white,red)
Composite video
cable (yellow)
Introduction
●Avoid high temperatures,moisture,
water and dust
– Do not expose the player,batteries or
discs to humidity,rain,sand or excessive
heat (caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight).
●Avoid condensation
– The lens may cloud over when the
player is suddenly moved from cold to
warm surroundings,making it impossible
to play a disc.Leave the player in the
warm environment until the moisture
evaporates.
●Do not block the vents
– Do not operate the DVD Player in an
enclosed cabinet.Allow about 10 cm (4
inches) of free space around the player for
adequate ventilation.
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches) 10 cm
(4 inches)
PHILIPS
●Care of the cabinet
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
●Finding a suitable location
– Place the player on a flat,hard,and
stable surface.
●Disc handling
– To clean a CD,wipe it in a
straight line from the center
toward the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. A cleaning
agent may damage the disc.
– Write only on the printed
side of a CD-R/CD-RW and only with a
soft felt-tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge;do not
touch the surface.
Component video
cables
(yellow, red,white)
AC power cable
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Connections
ConnectingTV
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
C
AN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
IN
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOIN
COMPONENT
VIDEOIN
IN
IN
3
1
2
Back of TV
IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of yourTV.
–Connect the DVD Player directly
to theTV.
Using CompositeVideo jack
(CVBS)
1Use the supplied composite video cable
(yellow) to connect the DVD Player’s
yellowVIDEO OUT (CVBS) jack to
theVIDEO IN jack (labeled asVideo In,
Composite,CVBS,or Baseband) on the
TV (cable supplied).
2Set the SCAN MODE switch to
INTERLACE.
3To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV,use the audio cables
(white/red) to connectAUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
correspondingAUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable supplied).
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
SCAN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
IN
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOIN
COMPONENT
VIDEOIN
IN
IN
3
1
2
Back of TV
IMPORTANT!
–S-Video provides better picture
quality.This option must be available
on yourTV.
Using S-Video jack
1Use the S-video cable to connect the
DVD Player’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the
S-Video in jack (labeled asY/C or S-VHS)
on theTV (cable not supplied).
2Set the SCAN MODE switch to
INTERLACE.
3To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV,use the audio cables
(white/red) to connectAUDIO OUT
(L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
correspondingAUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable supplied).
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Connections
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
C
AN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
IN
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOIN
COMPONENT
VIDEOIN
IN
IN
3
1
2
Back of TV
IMPORTANT!
–The progressive scan video quality
is only possible when usingY Pb Pr
and a progressive scanTV is
required.
–DO NOT connect both video and
Y Pb Pr to aTV,it may affect the
picture quality.
Using ComponentVideo jacks
(Pr PbY)
1Use the component video cables
(yellow,red,white) to connect the DVD
Player’s Pr PbY jacks to the
corresponding Component video in jacks
(labeled as Pr/Cr Pb/CbY orYUV) on
theTV (cable supplied).
2Set the SCAN MODE switch to
PROGRESSIVE.
3To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV,use the audio cables
(white/red) to connectAUDIO OUT
(L/R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
correspondingAUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable supplied).
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
COMPONENT
SCAN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICA
DIGITAL OUT
Scan Mode
(Progressive/Interlace selector)
This switch will change the type of signal
output from the ComponentVideo Out
on the DVD player.
Interlace:
Select this setting when connected to a
standard (interlace format)TV.
Progressive:
Select progressive when you have aTV
that can accept progressive signals (480/
525p) to enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
Helpful hints:
– During Progressive mode,4:3 aspect
images are distorted whenTV Shape is set to
‘16:9’.Change theTV screen’s aspect ratio
settings toAUTO to avoid image distortion.
(see page 29“4:3Aspect”).
– SomeTVs and projectors are not
compatible with this DVD Player.If picture
distorted during progressive signals,switch
the SCAN MODE to Interlace.
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Connections
IMPORTANT!
–If yourTV only has a single
Antenna In jack (labeled as 75 ohm
or RF In), you will need an RF
modulator in order to view DVD
playback on theTV. The RF
modulator is not supplied with the
DVD Player.See your electronics
retailer or contact Philips for details
on RF modulator availability and
operations.
Using an accessory RF modulator
1Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.
2Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the RF modulator to yourTV’s
RF jack.
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
E
E
RLACE
G
RESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
~ AC
MAINS
AUDIO IN
R L
VIDEO
IN
TO TVANT IN
CH3 CH4
3
12
4
ANT IN
RF coaxial cable toTV
Back of RF Modulator
(example only)
Antenna or
CableTV signal
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
TAL/
G
PTICAL
UT
R
AUDIO OUT
~ AC
MAINS
~AC MAINS
AUDIO
OUT V(Pr/Cr)
U(Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOIN
COMPONENT
VIDEOIN
After everything is connected
properly,plug theAC power cord
into the power outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
When no disc is loaded,press
STANDBY ON on the DVD Player
to turn it on.
Connecting the power cord
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Using HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) sockets
●HDMI connects untouched and
uncompressed digital transmissions for
the highest and cripest sound/image
quality.
●It has plug and play capability using only
one cable for both audio/video output.
●Use HDMI connection (cable not supplied)
if you have a valid HDMI input devices
(eg.;LCD/Projector/Plasma/ProjectionTV,
or HDTV).
➜Playback starts automatically.
OR
●The DVD Player’s {HIVIDEODEF} menu
will appear on theTV screen (see page 29
{HIVIDEODEF}).
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CEN
T
SUBW
O
6CHDIS
C
LL
R
COMPONENT
SCAN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
TV/Display
HDMI
Optional audio cable
Optional: Connecting to a HDMI/
DVI Device
Connecting (Optional)
●The HDMI is backward compatible with
many DVI devices using an appropriate
adaptor plug.
➜If a DVI device is connected,an
additional audio cable will be needed for
audio transmission.
➜Audio transmission is possible when
{HDMIAudio} is switch to on.
➜This DVD Player will support HDCP
compliance only.
Helpful hint:
– Set the SCAN MODE switch to
PROGRESSIVE.
Optional: Connecting to a HDMI
Device - cont’d
Using HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) sockets
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Connections
Receiver has multi-channel audio
input jack
1Select one of the video connections
(CVBSVIDEO IN,S-VIDEO IN,SCART or
COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on yourTV.
2Set the PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE
switch to INTERLACE for CVBS or S-
VIDEO connections.
3Set the PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE
switch to PROGRESSIVE for
COMPONENTVIDEO IN connection
with a Progressive ScanTV.
4Use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO OUT (Front L&R,
Center,Surr L&R,SubWoofer) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding
AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver
(cable supplied).
S-VIDEO
YPb
MIXED 2CH
MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
E
O
IDEO OUT
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO IN
SUBW.
AV Receiver
REARFRONT
CENTER REARFRONT
LL
RR
Optional: Connecting to a Multi-
channel Receiver
Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or Right
/ LeftAudio In jacks
1Select one of the video connections to
yourTV (CVBSVIDEO IN,S-VIDEO IN,
or COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending
on the options available on yourTV.
2Set the PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE
switch to INTERLACE for CVBS or S-
VIDEO connections.
3Set the PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE
switch to PROGRESSIVE for
COMPONENTVIDEO IN connection
with a Progressive ScanTV.
4Use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding
AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo system
(cable supplied).
Helpful Hint:
– For optimum stereo sound quality,always
connect Left and Right channel from the
multi-channel output and set [Analog
Output] setting to‘STEREO’,see page 30).
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
N MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
IN
STEREO
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Optional: Connecting to an
Audio System
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Connections
Optional: Connecting to a Digital
Receiver
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH
LL
R
COMPONENT
SCAN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
A
U
AUDIO
IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Receiver
OR
Receiver has a PCM,Dolby Digital,
or MPEG2 decoder
1Select one of the video connections to
yourTV (CVBSVIDEO IN,S-VIDEO IN,
or COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending
on the options available on yourTV.
2Connect either the COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jack of the DVD Player to the
corresponding DigitalAudio In jack on
your Receiver (cable not supplied).
3Set the DVD Player’s Digital Output to
PCM-ONLY orALL depending on the
capabilities of your Receiver (see page 32
{DIGITAL OUTPUT}).
Helpful Hint:
– If the audio format of the digital output
does not match the capabilities of your
receiver,the receiver will produce a strong,
distorted sound or no sound at all.
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Functional Overview
Front Panel
SYSTEM MENU
DISC MENU
STOPPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
SOUND MODE
AUDIO DIRECT
STANDBY-ON
OK
DVP9000S
STANDBY-ON B
– To switch the DVD Player to Standby
mode or ON
Display
– Shows the current status of the DVD
Player
IR Sensor
– Point the remote control towards this
sensor
SYSTEM MENU
–Access or exit DVD Player’s system menu
OK/Cursor (1 2 3 4)
–Acknowledge menu selection/
– Selects an item in the menu/
fast forward/backward,slow forward/
backward
OPEN/CLOSE /
– Open/Close the disc tray
Disc tray
– Strip lights up when playback SACDs.
SOUND MODE
– LED lights up when the SOUND MODE
is applied
– Selects required sound mode
• for SACD:In Stop Mode,selects either a
CD Layer or SACD layer for hybrid discs.
During playback,allows you to select CD,
Stereo or Multi-channel (if available).
• for DVDs/VCDs:to select either Stereo,
Dolby Surround-compatible,3D sound or
Multi-channel
AUDIO DIRECT
– LED lights up when theAUDIO DIRECT
is applied
– Switches video output on and off during
audio disc playback.
PLAY B
–To start playback
STOP 9
–To stop playback
DISC MENU
– Enters the disc contents menu
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Mains (AC Power Cord)
– Connect to a standardAC outlet
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
(For connection to a stereo and
multichannel receiver)
– center speaker,subwoofer,front and
surround speakers connection
Audio Out (Left/Right)
– Connect toAUDIO inputs to a stereoTV
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
MIXED 2CH MAIN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
6CHDISCRETE SURROUND
LL
R
L
R
COMPONENT
SCAN MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
PCM / DIGITAL/
DTS / MPEG
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
~ AC
MAINS
HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface)
– Connect to a valid HDMI device (eg.;
LCD/Projector/Plasma/ProjectionTV,
HDTV or receiver)
SCAN MODE
(Interlace/Progressive)
– To switch between Progressive or
interlace
ComponentY Pb Pr
– Connect toY Pb Pr input of aTV
Caution:Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
Functional Overview
Rear Panel
S-Video Out
– Connect to S-Video input of aTV
VIDEO OUT (CVBS)
– Connect to CVBSVideo input of aTV
COAXIAL (Digital audio out)
– Connect to the coaxialAUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
OPTICAL (Digital audio out)
– Connect to the opticalAUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
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Functional Overview
Remote Control
AUDIO DIRECT
– Switches video output on and off
during audio disc playback.
SELECT
– Selects the relevant device to
control:DVD,RECVR,TV,DVD+RW
DIM
–To select 3 different brightnesses
for the display
RETURN
– Return to the previous menu on a
video CD (VCD) or some DVDs
SYSTEM MENU
–Access or exit DVD Player’s system
menu
Cursor
– Selects up (3),down (4),left (1) and
right (2) direction in the menu
OK
–Acknowledge menu selection
S
–To search or select previous chapter
or track
9(STOP)
–To stop playback
B(PLAY)
–To start playback
;(PAUSE)
–To pause playback temporarily /
frame-by-frame playback
REPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes
REPEAT (A-B)
– Repeats playback a specific section on
a disc
SHUFFLE
– Plays tracks/chapter in random order
SCAN
– Plays the first 10 seconds of each track/
chapter within a disc
POWER B
– To switch the DVD player to
standby mode or ON
LCD Screen
– Indicates active source mode.
(See important note below)
Numerical keypad (0-9)/
– Selects numbered items in a menu
DISPLAY
– Displays information onTV screen
during playback
DISC MENU
– Enters the disc contents menu
T
– To search or select next chapter or
track
VOL (+ / –), MUTE and
TV CH (+/-)
– Not applicable for this model.
SUBTITLE
– To access subtitle language system
menu
ANGLE
– Selects a DVD camera angle
ZOOM
– Enlarge a picture on theTV screen
AUDIO
– To access audio language system
menu
FTS
– Activate/deactivate FavoriteTrack
Selection
SOUND MODE
– Selects required sound mode
• for SACD:In Stop Mode,selects
either a CD Layer or SACD layer
for hybrid discs.
During playback,allows you to
select CD,Stereo or Multi-channel
(if available).
• for DVDs/VCDs:to select either
Stereo,Dolby Surround-compatible,
3D sound or Multi-channel
Important!
– This RC is a Philips system remote which is capable of
controlling other Philips equipment (eg.,Recorder,TV
or DVD-RW player).
– Refer to manuals for other equipment as necessary.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert two batteries type R06 orAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3Replace the cover.
Using the Remote Control to
operate the Player
1Aim the Remote
Control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on
the front panel of the
DVD Player.
2Do not put any objects
between the Remote
Control and the DVD
Player while operating
the DVD Player.
CAUTION!
–Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control
will not be used for a long time.
–Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
–Batteries contain chemical
substances,so they should be
disposed properly.
Step 2: Setting up theTV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
pages 7-8“ConnectingTV”).
1Turn on theTV and set it to the correct
Video-In channel. You should see the blue
Philips DVD background screen on the
TV.
2Usually these channels are between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT,A/V IN,orVIDEO.See your
TV manual for more details.
➜Or,you may go to channel 1 on your
TV,then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see theVideo In
channel.
➜Or,theTV Remote Control may have a
button or switch that chooses different
video modes.
➜Or,set theTV to channel 3 or 4 if you
are using an RF modulator.
3If you are using other external equipment
(audio system or receiver),turn it on and
select the appropriate input source for
the DVD Player.Refer to the equipment
owner’s manual for details.
SOUN
D
AUDIO DIRECT
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Selecting the color system that
corresponds to yourTV
This DVD Player is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL.In order for a DVD to
play on this Player,the color system of the
Disc,theTV and the DVD Player should
match.
Use ↓or ↑to change the values, OK to confirm, ←to leave the
submenu
TV
TV System
TV Shape
Setup TV System
PAL
NTSC
Auto
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 4to select {SETUP}.
3Use the 1234keys on the Remote
Control to navigate in the menu.
Move to {TV} and press 4.
Move to {TV SYSTEM} and press 2.
PAL – Select this if the connectedTV has
the PALcolor system.It will change the
video signal of an NTSC disc and output it
in PAL format.
NTSC – Select this if the connectedTV
has the NTSC color system. It will change
the video signal of a PAL disc (VCD only)
and output it in NTSC format.
Auto – Select this if the connectedTV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.
4Select an item and press OK.
Helpful Hints:
– Some image distortion occurs when
switching NTSC and PAL mode.
– AUTO will be selected during progressive
or HDMI mode.
Getting Started
TIPS: To return to the previous menu,press 1.
To remove the menu,press SYSTEM MENU.
Selecting theTV Shape
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to theTV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc.If it is not,the setting forTV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
Use ↓or ↑to change the values, OK to confirm, ←to leave the
submenu
TV
TV System
TV Shape
Setup TV Shape
4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letterbox
Widescreen
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 4to select {SETUP}.
3Use the 1234keys on the Remote
Control to navigate in the menu.
Move to {TV} and press 4.
Move to {TV SHAPE} and press 2.
4:3 Pan Scan
➜If you have a regular
TV and want both
sides of the picture to
be trimmed or
formatted to fit yourTV
screen.
4:3 Letter Box
➜If you have a standard
TV.In this case,a wide
picture with black bands on the upper and
lower portions of theTV screen will be
displayed.
Widescreen
➜If you have a wide
screenTV.
4Select an item and press OK.
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Step 3: Setting language
preferences
You can select your preferred language
settings.This DVD Player will
automatically switch to the language for
you whenever you load a disc.
Setting the Menu Language
The On-screen language for the system
menu will remain as you set it,regardless
of various disc languages.
Use ↓or ↑to change the values, OK to confirm, ←to leave the
submenu
Language
Menu Language
Setup Menu Language
Svenska
English
Español
Français
Português
Default Subtitle
Default Audio
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 4to select {SETUP}.
3Use the 1234keys on the Remote
Control to navigate in the menu.
Move to {LANGUAGE} and press 4.
Move to {MENU LANGUAGE} and press
2.
4Select a language and press OK.
Getting Started
Setting the DefaultAudio and
Default Subtitle languages
You can select the audio language spoken
and subtitle languages in a video disc.If
the language selected is not available on
the disc,the disc’s default setting language
will be used instead.
Use ↓or ↑to change the values, OK to confirm, ←to leave the
submenu
Language
Menu Language
Setup Default Audio
Svenska
English
Español
Français
Português
Default Subtitle
Default Audio
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 4to select {SETUP}.
3Press 34to highlight one of the
following:
– {DEFAULTAUDIO} (disc’s soundtrack)
– {DEFAULT SUBTITLE} (disc’s subtitles)
4Use the 1234keys on the Remote
Control to navigate in the menu.
5Select a language and press OK.
6Repeat steps 3~5for other language
settings.
Helpful Hint:
– Some discs (example Karaoke discs) are
recorded on multiple audio channels.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
choose LR to hear both channels,LL to hear
left channel (only music) and RR to hear
right channel (only vocal).
TIPS: To return to the previous menu,press 1.
To remove the menu,press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
Step 4: Setting the speakers’
channels
You can adjust the delay times (centre
and surround only) and volume level for
individual speakers. These adjustments let
you optimize the sound according to
your surroundings and setup.
IMPORTANT!
The speaker settings only available on
Multi-channel audio outputs. You can
also press SOUND MODE button to
select Multi-channel.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press 4to select {SETUP}.
3Press 12to highlight {SPEAKERS},then
press 4.
4Press 34 to highlight one of the options,
then press 2.
{FRONT SIZE,CENTER SIZE,
SURROUND SIZE}
OFF – when no speaker is connected.
LARGE – when connected speakers can
produce low frequency signals below
120Hz.
SMALL – when connected speakers
cannot produce low frequency signals
below 120Hz.
{SUBWOOFER}
ON – when a subwoofer is connected.
OFF – when no subwoofer is connected.
{FRONT DISTANCE}
– Sets the distance from your listening
place to the front speakers (1 ~ 11.8m).
{CENTER/REAR DISTANCE}
– Sets the distance from your listening
place to the center/rear speakers.(choices
different depending on the {FRONT
DISTANCE} setting).
5Press 1234to adjust the setting that
best suit your surround sound needs.
6Press OK to confirm.
Helpful Hints:
– Use the longer delay time settings when
the surround/rear speakers are closer to the
listener than the front speakers.
Advance Bass Management
Movie Mode
This menu allows you to adjust each
speaker volume for playing all discs
except SACD audio playback.
➜The volume balance value ranges from
-6dB to +7dB.
Music Mode
When music mode is set,speaker settings
will be applied during SACD playback
only.
Additional adjustments available in SACD
bass managements are:
– Cut-off frequency adjustment:
60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz and 120Hz
– Slope adjustment:
12dB/oct, 18dB/oct and 24dB/oct
Helpful Hint:
– These additional adjustments are
available in the subwoofer adjustments.
TIPS: To return to the previous menu,press 1.
To remove the menu,press SYSTEM MENU.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
–Depending on the DVD orVIDEO
CD,some operations may be
different or restricted.
–Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than discs in
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player to malfunction.
Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play:
– DigitalVersitile Discs (DVDs)
– DigitalVersitileAudio Discs (DVD-A)
– standard defination layer
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)
– SuperAudio CDs (SACDs)
– DigitalVideo Discs + Recordable
[Rewritable] (DVD+R[W])
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3 discs,picture (Kodak,JPEG) files
on CD-R(W).
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format
–Maximum 30 characters display.
–Supported sampling frequencies :
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (MPEG-2)
–Supported Bit-rates :32~256 kbps
(MPEG-1), 8~160 kbps (MPEG-2)
variable bitrates
SUPER VIDEO
Helpful Hints:
– It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW
or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
– If you are having trouble playing a
certain disc,remove the disc and try a
different one. Improperly formatted disc will
not play on this DVD Player.
Region Codes
This DVD Player is designed to support
the Region Management System. Check
the regional code number on the disc
package.If the number does not match
the Player’s region number (see table
below),the Player may be unable to
playback the disc.
Region Region
number of
the unit
Discs that can
be played
(Example)
U.S.A.and
Canada regions
U.K and
Europe regions
General regions
Australia region
1
2
3
ALL
4
ALL
ALL
ALL
1
2
3
4
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