Philips DVD740VR User manual

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Safety and General Information 3
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes
or modifications to this equipment void the user's authority to operate it.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with
21 Center for Radiation (CER) chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manufacture.
Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove
the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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LOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. THE BEAM ISLOCATED INSIDE,
NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.
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norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: Thisreminder is providedto call
the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code,
which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as possible.
High Quality: This VCR of the DVD/VCRhas a High Quality (HQ) system and is
compatible with Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
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Model Number: DVD740VR
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4 Table of Contents
General Information
Safety and General Information ................. 3
Table of Contents ........................... 4
Introduction ............................... 5
Playable Discs and Video Cassettes ............. 6
Initial DVEIVCR S_tup
Hookups .............................. ;/-13
Remote Control Setup ...................... 14
First-time DVDNCR Setup ................... 15
Basic Playback
Video Cassette Playback ..................... 16
Disc Playback .............................. 17
Basic DVDNCR Controls
DisplayPanel(DVD) ........................ 18
DisplayPanel(VCR) ........................ 19
Front Panel .............................. 20
RearPanel ............................... .21
Remote Control Buttons .................. 22-23
Disc Playback Features
Disc Menus ............................... 48
Fast Forward/Reverse Search ................. 49
Specific Title/Chapter Playback,
Specific Time Playback ....................... 50
Specific Track Playback ...................... 51
Paused and Step-by-Step Playback,
Resuming Playback .......................... 52
Repeat, A-B Repeat ......................... 53
Markers ................................. 54
Subtitles, Camera Angles ..................... 55
Parental Controls Password .................. 56
Parental Controls Levels ..................... 57
Audio Language ............................ 58
Slow Motion, Zoom ........................ 59
Programmed Playback ....................... 60
Random Playback, Stereo Sound Mode .......... 61
MP3 Playback .............................. 62
MP3 Display Information, MP3 Track Selection ...63
Random MP3 Playback,
Programmed MP3 Playback ................... 64
Additional VCR Setup
Channel Setup .......................... 24-26
Clock (VCR) ............................. .27
Daylight-Savings Time ...................... .28
LanguageSelection (VCR) ................... .29
VCR On-Screen Status Displays ............... 30
DVD Player Setup Options
On-Screen Displays ......................... 65
Display Settings ........................ .66-67
Language Settings ....................... .68-69
Audio Settings ............................. 70
Black Level Settings, TruSurround Setting ........ 71
VCR Recording Options
Video Cassette Recording .................... 31
Recording One Channel/Watching Another ...... 32
One-Touch Recording ...................... 33
Timer Recording ........................ 34-37
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) ............... 38
Information You May Need
Care and Maintenance/SpecificaUons ........... 72
Glossary ................................. 73
Helpful Hints .......................... ;/4-77
Limited Warranty ....................... ;/8-79
Information Index .......................... 80
Video Cassette Playing Options
Repeat Play ............................... 39
Real-time Tape Counter Memory ............. AO
Time Search ............................. .41
Special Effects Playback ..................... .42
Automatic Operation Features ............... .43
Additional VCR Features
Multi-Channel Television Sound ............. 44-45
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound ........................ .46
Blue Background .......................... .47

Introduction 5
Welcome!
This DVD/VCR combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player and a Hi-Fi Video Cassette
Recorder (VCR) into one unit, letting you play DVDs, Audio Compact Discs (Audio
CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment.
Read this owner's manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.
Features
VCR
•Automatic Channel Setup • 19 Micron head
•Automatic Head Cleaner • Real-Time Tape Counter
•Daylight-Savings Time • Recording: One-Touch
•English/Spanish displays and Timer
•Multi-Channel TV Sound • Repeat Play
DVD I IAUDIO COl MP3
Audio Languagechoices*
Bit Rate display
Camera Angle *
Display Panel and Dimmer
Dolby Digital Sound
Dynamic Range Control
FastlPausedlSlowlStep-by-
Step Playback
• Markers
• Parental Lock*
• Program Playback
(Audio CD, MP3)
• Random Playback
(Audio CD, MP3)
• Repeat (A-B, Chapter,
Title, Track, Disc)
•Searching: Time, Forward,
and Reverse
•Slow Motion
•Still Picture
•Tracking Adjustment
•Screen Saver
•Search (Title/Chapter,
Time, Track)
•SRSTruSurround
•Subtitles*
•Zoom Playback
* If available on the DVD
Package Contents
The following items are provided with your new DVDNCR.
•Remote Control and two AA batteries
•One black RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm
•One set of Audio (red and white tips) and Video (yellow tips) cables
When referring to this manual, remember...
VCR I Indicates the feature is available on Video Cassettes when the
DVD/VCR is in VCR mode
DVD I Indicates the feature is available on some Digital Video Discs when
the DVDNCR is in DVD mode.
AUDIO CDI Indicates the feature is available on some Audio CDs when the
DVD/VCR is in DVD mode
MP3 IIndicates the feature is available with MP3 fileswhen the DVD/VCR is
in DVD mode.
DVD Disc Menus...
Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus DVD manufacturers set the
menus, which vary among DVDs All DVDs do not have menus. If the DVD has a menu,
access the DVD Disc menu by pressing DVD, then DISC/MENU on the remote control
Details are on page 48.
DVD Player Setup Menu...
Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player's Setup menu to set up features of
the DVD Player or a DVD. Access the DVD Player menu by pressing SETUP on the
remote control when playback is stopped. Even if a feature is set in the DVD Player's
menu, it may not be available if the current DVD does not include that feature.
Available Disc Features...
r_ All features described in this manual are not available on every Disc. If
the feature is not available on the Disc, you cannot use the DVD/VCR to
make it available. An "X" will appear in the top right corner of the TV
screen if you try to access a feature that is not currently available

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Playable Discs
The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Audio Compact Discs (CDs), and
some finalized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW) and Compact Discs Rewritable
(CD-RW). The DVD Player can play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW as well.
To play a DMD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color
Systems as described below.
Discs that have the following Iogos will play on the DVD Player.
V I D E O OlGn]tLALmm _DVD÷Ro1AMkeMn
DVD DVD Audio CD CD-RW DVD+RW
Region Codes
This DVD/VCR has a Region One (I) DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL
regions or for Region I in order to play on the DVD Player. You can not play DVDs that
are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region
symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this DVD Player.
@@
The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the
United States, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, and small regions near Australia.
A DVD labelled for a specific region format can only play on DVD Players with the
same region code.
Color Systems
DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout the world. The most com-
mon color systems are NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and
North America), PAL, and SECAM.
This DVD Player uses NTSC, so DVDs you play must be recorded in the NTSC sys-
tem. You cannot play DVDs recorded in other formats. The color system of the
DVD may be listed on the DVD or on the Disc case.
Unacceptable Discs
If you insert an unacceptable Disc, "Please insert a playable disc" will appear on the
TV screen. (Also, " " will appear on the display panel.) The following Discs will
not play on this DVD Player.
o CD-ROM
o DVD-RAM
o DVD-ROM
o Super Audio CD (SACD) (The Audio
CD layer of a hybrid SACD may play.)
Audio of the following discs might play, but video will not be accessible.
o Compact Disc-Graphic (CD-G) o Compact Disc-Video (CD-V)
o Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I)
o Photo CD
Video Single Disc (VSD)
Playable Video Cassettes
The VCR of this DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with
existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips recommends you use only
Video Cassettes that have the _ mark. The use of other tapes may result in poor
picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered
by the warranty if damage occurs.
The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which provides a better picture when you view
tapes recorded in slow speed (SLP).

Hookups 7
Determining the best possible connection...
Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV. However, the fol-
lowing guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality.
If your television has Component Video Injacks (which also could be labelled Y Cr Cb, Y Pr Pb,
or YUV and may be green, blue, and red), use the Component Video jacks (Y Cr Cb) for the
best picture quality.
If you use only this video connection, only the DVD features of the DVDNCR will be available.
To see DVD features on the TV, set the TV to its Component Video In channel. Details are on
page 12.
If your TV has S-Video Injacks (which also may be labelled Y/C or S-VHS), use the S-Videojack
for excellent picture quality. If you use only this video connection, only the DVD features of the
DVDHCR will be available. To see DVD features on the TV, set the TV to its S-Video In chan-
nel. Details are on page 11.
If your TV has a single yellow Video Injack (which also may be labelled CVBS, Composite, or
baseband), use the yellow Video jack for good picture quality. This connection allows you to
use both the DVD and VCR features. To see DVD or VCR features on the TV, set the TV to
its Video In channel. Details are on page 11.
If your TV only has an RF-stylejack, usually labelled Antenna In, RF In, or 75 ohm, use the
ANT-OUT jack of the DVDHCR to connect to the TV. Set your TV to channel 3 or 4 - the
same channel to which the CH3/CH4 switch of the DVDHCR is set. This connection allows
you to use both the DVD and VCR features. Details are on page eight.
If you have a Stereo Receiver with DIGITAL AUDIO IN jacks, digital audio connections provide
the clearest sound. Connect the DVDNCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your
Stereo Receiver for the best sound quality. If you use only this audio connection, only the DVD
features of the DVDNCR will be available. Details are on page 73.
If digital audio connections are not possible, connect the DVD/VCR's red and white AUDIO
OUT jacks to the Audio Injacks of your Stereo Receiver or TV. This connection allows you to
use both the DVD and VCR features. Details are on page 77.
Before you begin...
@ Refer to the manuals of your TV, Cable Box, Stereo Receiver, or other devices asnecessary. Note the style
of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In
channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVDNCR material playing on the TV,
Stereo, etc.
@ Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after
you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment connected to
the power outlet.
Remember...
@ Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,
AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or External In, etc. These channels often are located near channel 00. See
your TV owner's manual for details. Ifyou do not see the DVD or VCR playback on the TV, just keep
changing TV channels until you see the DVD or VCR picture on the TV.
@ Set the Stereo Receiver to the correct channel or "source" mode.
@ Depending on your connection, you may need to purchase additional cables.
@ To use the VCR features, you must include a connection with the supplied yellow video cable and red/white
audio cables or with the supplied RF coaxial cable.
Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 8-13. Follow the specific steps
for the hookup you choose. After hooking up the DVDNCR, go to page 15 before turning on the
DVDNCR.

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DVD/VCR to TV only
Simplest connection using only supplied black RF coaxial cable
This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to theANT-IN (Antenna In)Jack of your DVD/VCR.
Antenna Back of DVD/VCR
Indoor/Outdoor
(300 ohm) _
ANTqN
Cable
(75 ohm)
AN_OUT
CH3 CH4
Connect the supplied black RF coaxial cable to the ANT-OUT(Antenna Out) Jack on the back of the DVD/VCR and to the
ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.
Antenna or
Cable
In Jack
Black RF (on back of TV)
coaxial cable
(supplied) example only
3
4
Plug in the power cords of the TV and the DVD/VCR.
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVDNCR to CH3 or
CH4, whichever TV channel is not used or least used in your area. Set the
TV to the same channel. For example, if the CH3/CH4 switch is set to
CH3, the TV should be on channel 03.
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You are ready to turn on the DVDNCR. Go to page 15 before turning
on the DVDNCR.

Hookups (cont'd) 9
DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV
Using only basic RF coaxial cables
This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Connections
1
2
Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
Use an RF coaxial cable (as the one supplied) to connect the OUT
Jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack on the
DVD/VCR. On the VCR of the DVD/VCR, set the TV channel to 03
or 04 (your Cable Box output channel).
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the ANT-OUT (AntennaOut) Jack on the DVDIVCR to the TV's Antenna In jack. Set the TV
to channel 03 or 04 (the channel to which the CH3/CH4 switch is set
on the back of the DVD/VCR).
Remember...
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the DVD/VCR. With the
connection on this page:
@ Select TV channels at the Cable Box/DBS, not the DVD/VCR. To record or view
TV channels, follow these steps:
1) Press OUTPUT SELECT to put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. The green VIDEO
light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR
2) Press VCR/TV to choose VCR position. The green VCR/TV light will appear on
the front of the DVD/VCR
3) Press VCR, then press the CHANNEL/SKIP I_1_1/1_1_1(v/A) buttons to set the
DVD/VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).
4) Set the TV to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch of the DVDNCR.
5) Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/DBS.
@ You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.
@ You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set your Cable
Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. When you enter the channel you
want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS
output channel). (This is step 5 on page 35.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a
timer recording.

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DVDIVCR to Cable BoxlDBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV
Using only basic RF coaxial cables
This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
1DVD/VCR
2Cable Box/DBS
Cable coaxial
Signal cable
RF coaxial 3
cable
TV's ANTENNA
IN Jack
Connections
Connect a Cable signal to the DVD/VCR's ANT-IN (Antenna In)
Jack.
2
3
Use an RF coaxial cable (as the one supplied) to connect the ANT-
OUT (Antenna Out) Jack on the DVD/VCR to the IN Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS.
Use asecond RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.
Remember...
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the DVD/VCR. With the
connection on this page:
You may watch one channel while recording another. Follow these steps:
1) Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the DVD/VCR's CH3/CH4
switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).
2) Press OUTPUT SELECT to put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. The green VIDEO
light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. Then, press the VCR button, then
press VCR/TV to choose VCR position. The green VCR/TV light will appear on
the front of the DVD/VCR
3) Press CHANNEL/SKIP I_1_1/1_1_1(v/A) to select the channel you want to
record at the DVD/VCR. Start the recording.
4) Press the VCR/TV button once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. The
VCR/TV light will go off.
5) Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS.
When you play a tape or Disc, make sure the Cable Box/DBS is set to the same
channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the DVD/VCR. Set the TV to the Cable
Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

Hookups (cont'd) 11
DVDIVCR to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks
Using the supplied red, white, and yellow cables
This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Audio and
Video [*' '
on
Antenna or
Cable TV
Signal to
ANT-IN Jack
Video Cable
_ 2 Audio Cables
1
2
3
4
Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna
In),jack of your DVDNCR.
Connect the red and white audio cables (supplied) to the red and
white DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the red
and white AUDIO IN jacks on the TV, matching the cable colors to
the jack colors, If the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the white audio
cable to connect the DVD/VCR's white DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jack to the
TV's AUDIO IN jack. You will not use the red cable.
Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the DVD/VCR VIDEO
OUT.jack on the DVDIVCR and to the VIDEO IN,jack on the TV.
For better DVD picture quality, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-
VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV instead.
However, the S-Video connection only supplies video (picture) for the DVD Player of
the DVD/VCR. Therefore, in order to use the VCRfeatures or view TV channels at
the DVD/VCR, you still need to either connect the REcoaxial cable between the
ANT-OUT jack of the DVD/VCR and the TV'sAntenna Injack, or connect the yellow
video cable as described earlier. To connect the supplied RFcoaxial cable, see step 2
on page eight.
Connect the power cords of the TV and the DVD/VCR to a power
outlet. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct Audio/Video In
channel. If you are using the red/white/yellow audio/video cables for VCR or
DVD playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel at your TV. If you are using
the S-Video cable for DVD playback, choose the S-Video In channel at your
TV. If you are using the RF coaxial cable for VCR or DVD playback, choose
channel 3 or 4 at the TV. See your TV owner's manual for more details. Or,
simply continue changing channels at the TV until you see VCR or DVD play-
back on the TV screen.
You are ready to turn on the DVD/VCR. Go to page 15 before turn-ing on the DVDNCR.

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DVDIVCR to a Stereo and to a TV that has Component Video In jacks
_Antenna/Cable
TV _al
1
DVD/VCR
2................0t t0
AUDIO (RIGHT) IN
•J
Back of Stereo (example only)
CO_E_T 1
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_tpb
Back of TV (example only)
1
2
Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna
In),jack of your DVD/VCR.
Connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the red and
white DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the
red and white AUDIO IN,jacks on the Stereo, matching the cable
colors to the jack colors.
3Connect component video cable (not supplied) to the COMPO-
NENT VIDEO OUT,jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the COMPO-
NENT VIDEO IN,jacks on the TV.
The Component Video connection only supplies video (picture) for the DVD Player of
the DVD/VCR. Therefore, in order to use the VCRfeatures or view TV channels at
the DVD/VCR, you still need to either connect the RFcoaxial cable between the
ANT-OUT,Jack of the DVD/VCR and the TV's Antenna Injack, or connect the yellow
video cable. To connect the supplied RFcoaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight. To
connect the supplied yellow video cable, see step 3 on page 11.
4Connect the power cords of all the equipment to a power outlet. Turn on the Stereo and select the Stereo's Auxiliary IN station.
Turn on the TV and set it to the Component Video In channel, if
you are using the RF coaxial cable for VCR playback, choose channel 3 or 4 at
the TV. If you are using the red/white/yellow audio/video cables for VCR play-
back, choose the Audio/Video In channel at your TV. Or, simply continue
changing channels at the TV until you see VCR or DVD playback on the TV
screen.
5
6
You are ready to turn on the DVD/VCR. Go to page 15 before turn-
ing on the DVD/VCR.
After you complete the VCR setup as described on page 15, set
DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF in the DVD Player's Setup menu. Details
are on page 70. If you play a DVD when the settings are wrong, the sound will
be distorted or you may damage the speakers.

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DVDIVCR to a TV and to a Stereo Receiver that is Dolby Digital-compatible
Using Digital Audio connections
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Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In)
jack of your DVD/VCR.
Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the DVD/VCR's
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and to the COAXIAL DIGI-
TAL AUDIO IN jack on the Stereo Receiver.
This digital audio connection only provides sound for the DVD Player of the DVD/VCR. So, in
order to use the VCRfeatures or view TV channels at the DVD/VCR, you still need to either
connect the RF coaxial cable between the ANT-OUT jack of the DVD/VCR and the TV's
Antenna Injack, or connect the supplied red/white audio cables. To connect the supplied RF
coaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight. To connect the red/white audio cables, see step 2 on
page 11.
Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow DVD/VCRVIDEO OUTjack on the DVD/VCR and to the VIDEO IN jack on the
TV. To use component video cable or S-Video cable instead for the DVD
Player, see pages 11-I 2. You will still need the yellow video cable or RF coaxial
cable for VCR features.
Plug in the power cords of the stereo receiver, TV, and DVD/VCR.Turn on the stereo receiver and select its Auxiliary IN channel. Turn
on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel.
You are ready to turn on the DVD/VCR. Go to page 15 before turning on
the DVD/VCR.
Remember...
Some DVDs are recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround. Select 5.1 channel
Dolby Digital Surround Sound in the DVD Disc menu.
If you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Stereo Receiver, set DOLBY DIGITAL
to ON in the DVD Player's Setup menu. Details are on page 70. If the DVD/VCR is not
connected to a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo Receiver, set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF.
Incorrect settings may cause noise distortion and damage the speakers.

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Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottomof the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the
lid.
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compart-
ment with their + and -ends aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery compartment lid.
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control at the DVD/VCR's remote sensor
(see page 20) when using the remote control to operate the
DVD/VCR. Do not point the remote control at the TV.
@Do not put objects between the remote control and the
DVD/VCR.
Recycling GuidelineslBattery Safety
Your new product and its packaging contain materials that can
be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your
product to increase the amount that needs to be properly dis-
posed. Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown
away when depleted but should be disposed of as small chemi-
cal waste. Please find out about the local regulations on disposal
of your old product, batteries, and packaging whenever you
replace existing equipment.
Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on the
battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon with
alkaline; and
Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long
time.
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First-timeDVDNCR Setup 75
Before turning on your DVD/VCR, make sure batteries are in the
remote control and the DVDNCR and TV are connected correctly. Turn on the TV.
You cannot program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a
Direct Broadcast System.
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Press VCR, then press POWER ©. "P-ON" will
appear briefly on the front of the DVD/VCR. The green
VIDEO light, the VCR/TV light, and the Power light will
appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Turn on the TV. Set it to the same channel as the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVDNCR. The
display shown below will appear. (If the display does not
appear, check your hookups, then follow the steps on page
24 to set up channels and page 29 to select a language.)
ENGLISH ON
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MAKE SELECTION OR
USH MENU TO CONTINUE
Within 60 seconds, press PLAY I_ (A) or STOP •
(v) to select English or Spanish as the language for
VCR on-screen displays and menus.
Press DISC/MENU.
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Within 60 seconds, press CHANNEL/SKIP _ (A)
to begin automatic channel programming. AUTO
CH PROGRAMMING IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will
appear on the TV screen, The DVD/VCR will memorize all
available channels, When all channels are memorized,
CHAN NELS ARE SET will appear on the screen briefly,
then TV programming will appear,
These channels will be available when you want to watch
TV while in VCR mode, To put the DVDNCR in VCR
mode, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light
appears. Then press VCR/TV so the VCR/TV light appears.
Press the VCR button, then use CHAN NEL/SKIP
I_1_1/1_1_1(v/A) and the Number buttons to select a TV
channel for viewing.
To skip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed.
To skip step 3, press DISC/MENU.
All on-screendisplays will be in
English.To skip step 5, press STOP
•(v). Channels will not be pro-
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SETwill appear on the screen.
If you try to program channels
when there is no antenna or Cable
TV signal connected to the ANT-IN
jack of the DVD/VCR, programming
will appear to take place, but even-
tually a NO 71/SIGNALSmessage
will appear. Connect an antenna or
Cable TV signal to the DVD/VCR's
ANT-IN (Antenna In)jack and press
CHANNEUSKIPI_I_I (A) again. If
channel programming doesnot
resume follow the stepson page 24.
You may need to repeat the steps
on thispage if the power fails.

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VCR
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.
1Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4,
whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the
DVD/VCR is set to. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to
the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct
audio and video in channel at the TV. Details are on page 77.
2With the DVD/VCR power off, insert a tape in the cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. The Power,
VIDEO, VCR/TV, and CST. IN lights will appear on the
front of the DVD/VCR. If the tape's record tab has been
removed, playback will start automatically.
If the DVD/VCR power is already on, press OUTPUT
SELECT to put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode if necessary.
The green VIDEO light will appear on the front of the
DVD/VCR.
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4
If playback does not start automatically, press VCR,
then press PLAY II_ (A).
Press STOP •(v) to stop playback.
Turn on the TV.
Insert a tape in the
DVDIVCR.
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Press REW _(_1) to rewind the tape.
After the tape stops, press STOP/EJECT on theDVD/VCR to remove the tape.
Press STOP/EJECT on the
DVD/VCR.
If the tape you want to play is
already in the DVD/VCR,make sure
the DVD/VCRpower ison and the
DVD/VCRis in VCRmode and VCR
position. (Thegreen VIDEO light and
the VCR/TVlight will appear on the
front of the DVD/VCR.)PressVCR,
then pressPLAYI_ (A).
Other tape playback options and
features are on pages 39-46.
When you play a tape recorded in
S-VHSformat on this unit, you can
not get the high resolution that
would be available on an S-VNS
VCR.Noise lines (black and white
streaks) may appear on the picture.
If REPEATPLAYis ON, playback will
beginautomatically when you insert
a tape, evenwhen the record tab is
intact. Details are on page 39.
You must connect the DVD/VCR to
a TV using the REcoaxial cable or
the audio/video cablesin order to
use the VCRfeatures.

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Disc Playback 77
DVD I IAUDIO CDI
Before you begin, turn on the power of the TV, stereo receiv-
er and any other equipment connected to the DVD/VCR.
Make sure the TV and the stereo receiver (if applicable) are
set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 8-73.
Press POWER Oto turn on the DVD/VCR. "P-ON"
will appear briefly on the display panel. The DVD/VCR will
be in VCR mode.
Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light
appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Then, press
DVD.
Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the DVD/VCR
to open the Disc tray.
Place a Disc into the tray.
Some DVDs are recorded on both sides. Make sure the
side you want to play is facing up. Or, if the DVD is
recorded on only one side, place the Disc in the tray with
the label facing up.
Press PLAY I_ (A). The tray will close automatically,
and playback will begin at the first Chapter or Track of the
Disc.
Or, you may press OPEN/CLOSE or press the tray toward
the DVD/VCR to close the tray; DVD playback will start
automatically.
If a DVD menu appears instead, see page 48.
With some Audio CDs, playback will not begin unless you
press PLAY I_ (A).
Press STOP •(--) to stop playback. If Disc playbackis stopped for more than five minutes, a screen saver will
appear. Details are on page 75.
Remember, this DVDNCR
will play only certain Discs.
See page six for details. I
Press OPEN/CLOSE on
the DVD/VCR.
Insert a Disc.
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An "X" may appear at the top right
corner of the TV screen when you
try a feature. Either the feature is
not available on the Disc, or the
DVD/VCR cannot access the feature
at this time. This does not indicate
a problem with the DVD/VCR.
If a Disc is dirty or scratched,the
pictures may appear distorted or
playback may stop. Remove the
Disc and turn off the DVD/VCR.
Disconnect the power cord, then
reconnect it. Clean the Disc, then
turn on the DVD/VCR again and
reinsert the Disc for playback.
When the DVD or CD light appears
on the displaypanel, the Disc is
loaded completely and is ready for
playback.
When you press OPEN/CLOSEor
PLAY(DVD) on the front of the
DVD/VCR when the power is off,
the DVD/VCR will turn on automati-
cally and will be in DVD mode.

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Display with Dimmer
Messages about current Disc oper-
ations appear here. See Display
Messages below. You can adjust
the brightness of the display.
Details are on pages 66-67.
DVD Light (red)
This light appears when the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode.
You can only watch DVDs when the red DVD light is on.
To make the red DVD light come on, press the SOURCE
button on the front of the DVD/VCR or OUTPUT
SELECT on the remote control.
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REPEAT: Appears ,_
during Repeat
Playback of a Disc,
along with A-B,
TITLE, CHP., or
Power Light
This light appears
when the power is on.
DVD: Lights when a
TRK., depending on DVD is in the tray and
the type of Repeat ready for playback.
Playback you have
selected. Details are TITLE CliP. TRK.
on ae 53 _ _ _ _
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I_: Appears during when play is current Title or Track, Briefly displays
Disc playback, paused, Title, Chapter, or Track numbers,
Display Messages
I:| Power is turning on.
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Appears after the disc tray closes if the tray is empty, if
there is an error reading the disc, or if an unacceptable
disc is installed.
|"_ |_ |_ |"| Tray is opening or is open.
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I-- I I--I C C Tray is closing. This also may appear as the DVD Player
I__ LI_I -IF tries to loadaDisc.
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i Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
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VIDEO Light (Green) ,_
This light appears when m
the DVD/VCR is in VCR
mode. You can only
watch video cassettes or
access VCR features and
TV channels when the
green VIDEO light is on.
To make the green
VIDEO light come on,
press OUTPUT SELECT
on the remote control
or SOURCE on the
front of the DVD/VCR.
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REC (record) Light I
This red light appears during
VCR recording. It flashes
when recording is paused.
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TIMER Light
This red light glows when the
DVD/VCR is set for a timer
recording or during a One-Touch
Recording.
It flashes if a timer recording is set
but no tape is in the DVD/VCR.
It flashes when all timer record-
ings or One-Touch Recordings are
finished. Details are on pages 33-37.
Power Light
This red light
appears when
the power is on.
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This green light appears
when the VCR is in VCR
position. This light does not
appear when the VCR is in
TV position.
To choose VCR position,
press VCR/TV on the
remote so the VCR/TV light
appears. In VCR position,
you can watch tapes and
watch or record TV chan-
nels (changing TV channels
at the VCR).
CST.IN Light
(cassette inside)
This green light appears
when a video cassette
is in the DVDIVCR.

20 Front Panel
SOURCE Button
Pressto select DVD mode or VCR mode. The red DVD light
appears in DVD mode. The green VIDEO light appears in the
VCR mode.
PLAY Button (DVD)
Press to start Disc playback.
Details are on page 77.
STOP Button (DVD)
Press to stop Disc playback.
Details are on page 17.
OPEN/CLOSE Button (DVD) ,
Press to open or close the Disc tray.
Details are on page 77.
Remote Sensor
Receives a signal from your
remote control so you can work
your DVD/VCR from a distance.
PHILIPS
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POWER ON/OFF Button
Press to turn the power on and off.
TIMER Button
Press to set a timer
recording.
Details are on page 36.
CHANNEL Air Buttons
In VCR mode, press to change
TV channels at the DVD/VCR.
Press to adjust tracking or to
remove jitter in a Still picture.
Details are on page 43.
REC (record)
button (VCR)
Press once to start a
recording. Press
repeatedly to start a
One-Touch Recording.
Details are on page 33.
PREV/NEXT SEARCH Buttons
(previous/next/search DVD)
Press during playback to go to previous
or subsequent Tracks or Chapters, Press
and hold for three seconds for aforward
or reverse search.
STOP/EJECT Button (VCR)
Press once to stop tape playback.
When playback is stopped, press to
eject the tape. Press to select an item
in the VCR menu.
Press to play a video cas-
sette. Pressto release
Slow, Search, or Still
mode and return to play-
back. Details are on page
42. Press to select an item
in the VCR menu.
REW, F.FWD Buttons
(rewind, fast forward VCR)
Press to rewind or fast forward
a video cassette. Details are on
page 42. Press REW to go to a
previous VCR menu. Press
F.FWD to go to the next VCR
menu.
AUDIO and VIDEO In Jacks
Connect audio and video cables com-
ing from the audio and video out jacks
of a camcorder, another VCR, another
DVD Player, or audio system here.
Details are on page 38.