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‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTETHAT NOT
ALL HIGH DEFINITIONTELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS
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. IFTHERE ARE
QUESTIONS REGARDING OURTV SET
COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS MODEL 525p
AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
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.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Due to the inconsistency of disc formats
provided by various disc manufacturers, your
DVD system may require a playability
enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology
advances, these enhancements will become
common and will be easy to complete.
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
upgrade.
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Contents
Introduction
Disc Operations
Supplied accessories ....................................... 6
Care and safety information.......................... 6
Playable Discs ................................................. 16
Region Codes ................................................. 16
Playing discs............................................... 16-17
Auto Eco Power standby mode ................ 17
Basic playback controls................................. 17
Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions 17
Repeat play mode ......................................... 17
Repeating a section within a chapter/track .
......................................................................... 17
Operations for video playback ................... 18
Using the Disc Menu.................................... 18
Zooming in ..................................................... 18
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point ................................................................ 18
Using the OSD menu .................................. 18
Special DVD features .................................... 19
Playing aTitle ................................................. 19
Camera Angle ................................................ 19
Changing the Audio Language .................... 19
Subtitles .......................................................... 19
SpecialVCD & SVCD Features ............. 19-20
Playback Control (PBC) .............................. 19
Preview ........................................................... 20
Playing MP3/Picture disc (JPEG/DivX/
Connections
ConnectingTV.............................................. 7-8
Using CompositeVideo jacks (CVBS)........ 7
Using S-Video jack .......................................... 7
Using ComponentVideo jacks (Pr PbY) ... 8
Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 8
Connecting the power cord.......................... 9
Optional : Connecting to an Audio System .
........................................................................... 10
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or
Right / Left Audio In jack ............................ 10
Optional: Connecting Digital AV Receiver ...
........................................................................... 10
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG2 decoder............................................ 10
Functional Overview
Front and Rear Panels .................................. 11
Remote Control ............................................ 12
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
MPEG-4) .......................................................... 21
General Operation....................................... 21
Selecting a folder and track/file ................. 21
Special picture disc features ........................ 22
Preview Function .......................................... 22
Zoom picture ................................................ 22
Playback with multi-angles .......................... 22
Scan Effect ...................................................... 22
Playing MP3 music and JPEG picture
Remote Control ............................................ 13
Using the Remote Control to operate the
Player ............................................................... 13
Step 2: Setting up theTV ........................13-14
To deactivate Progressive manually ... 13-14
Selecting the color system that
corresponds to your TV............................. 14
Step 3: Setting language preference ........... 15
Setting the OSD Language.......................... 15
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu
language .......................................................... 15
simultaneously ............................................... 22
Digital Media Reader Operations
Digital Media Reader .................................... 23
Playable Media ................................................ 23
Playing pictures or videos files from
memory card .................................................. 24
Special picture or video features from
memory card ............................................ 24-25
Searching a track/file .................................... 24
Hot-plug detection .......................................25
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Contents
DVD Menu Options
General Setup menu ...............................26-27
Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing ... 26
Dimming system’s display screen .............. 26
Programming disc tracks.......................26-27
OSD Language............................................... 27
Screen Saver - turning on/off ..................... 27
DivX(R)VOD registration code ............... 27
Audio Setup Menu ...................................28-29
Digital Audio Setup....................................... 28
Setting the analogue output ....................... 28
CD Upsampling ............................................. 29
Night Mode - turning on/off....................... 29
Video Setup Menu ...................................29-31
TVType ........................................................... 30
Setting theTV Display ................................. 30
Progressive - turning on/off ........................ 30
Picture Setting ............................................... 31
Preference Setup Menu ..........................31-33
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu.......................... 32
Restricting playback by Parental Control.....
......................................................................... 32
MP3/JPEG Menu - turning on/off............... 32
Changing the Password ............................... 33
Setting the DivX Subtitle ............................ 33
Restoring to original settings ..................... 33
Troubleshooting ......................... 34–35
Specifications ...................................... 36
Glossary ......................................................................37
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General Information
G Do not block the vents
Supplied accessories
– Do not operate the DVD Player in an
enclosed cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1
inches) of free space all around the player
for adequate ventilation.
2.5 cm
(1 inches)
Remote Control
and
2.5 cm
(1 inches)
PHILIPS
2.5 cm
(1 inches)
two AA batteries
P
R
E
V
I
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W
M
U
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E
G Care of the cabinet
DIM
SLEEP
MODE
SAVE
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
G Finding a suitable location
– Place the player on a flat, hard, and
stable surface.
Care and safety information
G Power consumption
– Check that the operating voltage
indicated on the typeplate (or beside the
voltage selector) is identical to the voltage
of your local power supply. If not, please
consult your dealer.
G Disc handling
– To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the center
towards the edge using a
soft, lint-free cloth. A
– When the system is switched to
Standby mode, it is still consuming power.
To disconnect the system from the power
supply completely, remove the AC power
plug from the wall jack.
cleaning agent may damage
the disc!
– Write only on the printed side of a
CDR(W) and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not
touch the surface.
G 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.)
G Avoid condensation problem
– 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.
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Connections
ConnectingTV
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
(Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
(Pb/Cb)
VIIN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
(Pb/Cb)
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
(Pb/Cb)
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
Y
1
2
1
2
C
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
CVBS
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
L
L
R
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
STEREO
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
STEREO
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
– S-Video connection provides
better picture quality.This option
must be available on yourTV.
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of yourTV system.
– Connect the DVD system directly
to theTV.
Using S-Video jack
1 Use the S-video cable to connect the
DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to
the S-Video input jack (or labeled asY/C
or S-VHS) on theTV (cable not supplied).
Using CompositeVideo jacks
(CVBS)
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS (VIDEO)
jack to the video input jack (or labeled as
A/V In,Video In, Composite or Baseband)
on theTV (cable not supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable not supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable not supplied).
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Connections
RF coaxial cable toTV
2
Back of RF Modulator
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
(example only)
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
INT IN
TO TV
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
IN
R
L
(Pb/Cb)
IN
COMPONENT
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
CH3 CH4
(Pb/Cb)
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
1
Antenna or
CableTV signal
2
1
CVBS
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
L
C
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
L
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
STEREO
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
STER
IMPORTANT!
– If yourTV only has a single
IMPORTANT!
– Component Video connection
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75
ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF
provides higher picture quality. This
option must be available on yourTV.
– The progressive scan video
quality is only possible through
ComponentVideo (Y Pb Pr) output.
modulator in order to view the DVD
playback on theTV. See your
electronics retailer or contact
Philips for details on RF modulator
availability and operations.
Using ComponentVideo jacks
(Y Pb Pr)
1 Use the component video cables (red/
blue/green) to connect the DVD system’s
Y Pb Pr jacks to the corresponding
Using an accessory RF modulator
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.
Component video input jacks (or labeled
as Y Pb Pr) on theTV (cable not supplied).
2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the RF modulator to yourTV’s
RF jack.
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable not supplied).
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Connections
Connecting the power cord
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
~
AC MAINS
(Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
CVBS
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
After everything is connected
properly, plug in the AC power cord
to the power outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
G If a disc is loaded, press STANDBY ON
on the DVD Player front panel,
➜ “DISC” appears on the display panel.
G If a memory card is inserted, press
STANDBY ON on the DVD Player
front panel,
➜ “SLOT1” or “SLOT2” appears on the
display panel.
G If there is neither a disc nor memory card
inserted,
➜ “NO DISC” appears on the DVD
Player display panel.
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Connections
Optional: Connecting Digital AV
Receiver
Optional: Connecting to an
Audio System
STEREO
OPTICAL
AV Receiver
AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
OR
CVBS
CVBS
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
L
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
STEREO
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic
or Right / Left Audio In jack
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital,
or MPEG2 decoder
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBSVIDEO IN, S-VIDEO IN, SCART,
COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on yourTV.
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBSVIDEO IN, S-VIDEO IN, SCART,
COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on yourTV.
2 Connect the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack
of the DVD Player to the corresponding
Digital Audio In jack on your Receiver
(cable not supplied).
2 Use 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 not supplied).
3 Set the DVD Player’s Analog Output to
‘Stereo’ which delivers sound from only
the two front speakers. (see page 28
“Setting the analogue 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 and Rear Panels
9 STOP
–To stop playback
T NEXT
STANDBY-ON B
–To search or select next chapter or track
–
To switch the DVD Player to Standby
mode or ON
2;PLAY/PAUSE
–To start or interrupt playback
Disc tray
PREV S
–To search or select previous chapter or
track
OPEN/CLOSE /
–
Open/Close the disc tray
Display
Digital Media Reader (Slot 2)
–To slot in Compact Flash (Type 1) card
–
Shows the current status of the DVD
Player
Digital Media Reader (Slot 1)
–To slot in Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia
Card (MMC), SmartMedia (SM) and
Memory Card (MC) card
IR Sensor
–
Point the remote control towards this
sensor
DIGITAL
MEDIA
IR
READER
See page 23 for Digital Media
Reader Operation
Mains (AC Power Cord)
–
Connect to a standard AC outlet
COAXIAL (Digital audio out)
–
Connect to coaxialAUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
OPTICAL (Digital audio out)
–
Connect to opticalAUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
Audio Out (Left/Right)
– Connect toAUDIO inputs of an amplifier,
receiver or stereo system
S-Video Out
–
Connect to S-Video input of aTV
YPbPr
– Connect toYPbPr input of aTV
CVBS (VIDEO Out)
–
Connect to CVBSVideo input of aTV
CVBS
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital
L
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
Pr
Pb
STEREO
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Functional Overview
Remote Control
RETURN / TITLE
–To go back to previous menu /
show title menu
POWER B
–
To switch the DVD player to
standby mode or ON
DISC MENU
– Enters or exits the disc contents
menu
– Switches on or off the playback
control mode (forVCD version
2.0 only)
0-9 numerical key pad
–
Selects numbered items in a
menu
DISPLAY
–
Displays information onTV
screen during playback
1 2 3 4
– Selects an item in the menu/
fast forward/backward, slow forward/
backward
SYSTEM MENU
–
Access or exit DVD Player’s
system menu
OK
PREVIEW MUTE
–Acknowledge menu selection
T
DIM
SLEEP SOUND SURROUND
–
To search or select next chapter
or track
S
–To search or select previous
chapter or track
SUBTITLE
–
To access subtitle language
system menu
STOP ( 9 )
–To stop playback
ANGLE
–
PLAY ( B )
–To start playback
Selects a DVD camera angle
ZOOM
–
PAUSE ( ; )
–To pause playback temporarily /
frame-by-frame playback
Enlarge a picture on theTV
screen
AUDIO
–
To access audio language system
menu
REPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes
REPEAT (A-B)
– Repeats playback a specific section
on a disc
DIM
–
Selects different levels of
brightness for display panel
PREVIEW
–To preview the content of a track
or whole disc
SLEEP
–
Sets the sleep timer function.
MODE
MUTE
– Disables or enables sound output
–
Selects the relevant active mode:
DISC or MEDIA SLOT 1 or 2
SAVE
–
Not applicable for this model.
Helpful Hint:
Press “STOP” for about 2 seconds to
OPEN or CLOSE disc tray.
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Getting Started
Step 2: Setting up theTV
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
pages 7-8 “ConnectingTV”).
3
1
2
1 Turn on theTV and set to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the
Philips DVD background screen on the
TV.
1 Open the battery compartment.
➜ Usually 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.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the Remote Control to
operate the Player
1 Aim the Remote Control
IR
directly at the remote
sensor (iR) on the front
panel.
2 If you are using external equipment, (eg.
audio system or receiver), turn it on and
select the appropriate input source for
the DVD Player output. Refer to the
equipment owner’s manual for detail.
2 Do not put any objects
between the Remote
Control and the DVD
Player while operating the
DVD Player.
To deactivate Progressive manually
The progressive scan display present 60
complete frames per seconds, rather than
30 frames per second of interlaced
scanning (ordinary normalTV system).
With nearly double the number of line,
progressive scan offers higher picture
resolution and eliminates bothersome
motion artifacts those jagged edge on
moving objects.
PREVIEW MUTE
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control
is not being 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.
To enjoy the full quality potential offered
by progressive scan feature, a progressive
scanTV is required.To activate
progressive function, refer to ‘Progressive
- turning on/off’ on page 30.
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Getting Started
4 Press 34 to highlight one of the options
To deactivate Progressive manually -
cont’d
below:
PAL – Select this if the connectedTV is
PAL system. It will change the video signal
of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.
If the progressive function is activated, but
yourTV does not support progressive
function orYPbPr cable is not connected
accordingly, there will be a blank screen.
You can deactivated progressive function
as below:
NTSC – Select this if the connectedTV
is NTSC system. It will change the video
signal of a PAL disc and output in NTSC
format.
1 Press STANDBY ON on the front panel
to switch on the DVD player.
Multi – 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.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel
to open the disc tray.
3 Press 1 then, press MUTE on the
remote control.
5 Select an item and press OK.
➜ You should see the Philips DVD
background screen on theTV.
Helpful Hints:
–
Before changing the currentTV
Standard setting, ensure that yourTV
supports the ‘selectedTVType’ system.
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to yourTV
–
If there is no proper picture on
This DVD Player is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc
to play on this Player, the colour system of
the Disc, theTV and the DVD Player
should match.
yourTV, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
CHANGING PAL TO NTSC
1. ENSURE THAT YOUR TV SYSTEM SUPPORTS
NTSC STANDARD.
2. IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE
DISPLAYED ON THE TV, WAIT 15 SECONDS
FOR AUTO RECOVER.
- - VIDEO SETUP PAGE - -
OK
Cancel
TV TYPE
PAL
TV DISPLAY
NTSC
MULTI
PROGRESSIVE
PICTURE SETTING
BLACK LEVEL
COMPONENT
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE NEW TV TYPE SETTING.
OK Cancel
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2repeatedly to select {VIDEO
SETUP PAGE}.
3 Press 34 to highlight {TVTYPE}, then
press 2.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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Getting Started
Step 3: Setting language
preference
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc
menu language
You can choose your own preferred
language or soundtrack from audio,
subtitles and disc menu languages. If the
language selected is not available on the
disc, the disc’s default language will be
used instead.
You can select your own preferred
language settings.This DVD Player will
automatically switch to the language for
you whenever you load a disc.
Setting the OSD Language
The On-screen language for the system
menu will remain as you set it, regardless
of various disc languages.
- - PREFERENCE PAGE - -
AUDIO
ENGLISH
CHINESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
POLISH
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PBC
- - GENERAL SETUP PAGE - -
MP3/JPEG NAV
PASSWORD
DivX SUBTITLE
DISC LOCK
DISPLAY DIM
PROGRAM
ITALIAN
OSD LANGUAGE
SCREEN SAVER
DivX(R) VOD CODE
ENGLISH
CHINESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
1 Press STOP twice then, press SYSTEM
PORTUGUESE
MENU.
2 Press 2repeatedly to select
{PREFERENCE PAGE}.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Press 34 to highlight one of the options
below at a time, then press 2.
– ‘Audio’ (disc’s soundtrack)
– ‘Subtitle’ (disc’s subtitles)
2 Press 2to select {GENERAL SETUP
PAGE}.
3 Press 34 to highlight {OSD
LANGUAGE}, then press 2.
– ‘Disc Menu’ (disc’s menu)
4 Press 34 to select a language and press
4 Press 34 to select a language and press
OK.
OK.
If the language you want is not in the
list, then select {OTHERS},
then use the numeric keypad (0-9) on
the remote to enter the 4-digit language
code ‘XXXX’ (see page 108 {Language
Code}) and press OK.
5 Repeat steps 4~5 for other language
settings.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
Region Codes
– If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears
on theTV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– Depending on the DVD orVIDEO
CD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
DVD discs must be labeled for ALL
regions or Region 4 in order to
play on this Player.You cannot play
Discs that are labeled for other
regions.
ALL
4
Helpful Hints:
–
It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW
– Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than disc on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player malfunction.
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. Improper formatted disc will
not play on this DVD Player.
Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play:
– DigitalVersitale Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)
– Super Audio CDs (SACDs)
– Digital Versitale Discs +
Recordable [Rewritable] (DVD+R[W])
– Compact Discs (CDs)
Playing discs
1 Connect the power cords of the DVD
Player andTV (and any optional stereo or
AV receiver) to a power outlet.
2 Turn on theTV power and set to the
correctVideo In channel. (See page 13
“Setting up theTV”).
– MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files
on CD-R(W).
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format
3 Press STANDBY-ON on the DVD Player
front panel.
– 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
– MPEG-4 disc on CD-R(W):
– Simple profile
– Advanced simple profile (640-480)
– DivX disc on CD-R[W]/DVD+R[W]:
– DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x
➜ You should see the Philips DVD
background screen on theTV.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open
the disc tray and load in a disc, then press
the same button again to close the disc
tray.
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up.
For double-sided discs, load the side you
want to play facing up.
5 Playback will start automatically. If not
press PLAY B.
– GMC (Global Motion Compensation)
and QP (Quarter Pixel) not supported.
➜ If a disc menu appears on theTV.
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control,
you must enter your six-digit password.
(See page 33).
TIPS:
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Selecting various repeat/shuffle
functions
Auto Eco Power standby mode
This is a power-saving feature, the system
will automatically switch to Eco Power
standby mode if you do not press any
button within 30 minutes after a disc has
stopped playing.
Pressing STANDBY-ON or POWER
key repeatedly will switch Eco Power
standby mode to on/off.
Repeat play mode
G While playing a disc, press REPEAT
continuously to choose a ‘Play Mode’.
DVD
™ RPT ONE (repeat chapter)
™ RPTTT (repeat title)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT SHF (repeat shuffle)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)
Basic playback controls
Unless otherwise stated, all operations
described are based on Remote Control
use.
VCD/SVCD/CD
™ RPT ONE (repeat track)
™ RPT ALL (repeat disc)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT SHF (repeat shuffling)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)
Pausing playback
1 During playback, press Å.
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be
muted.
Helpful Hint:
2 Press Å again to select the next picture
–
ForVCD, repeat playback is not possible
frame.
if the PBC mode is switched on.
3 To resume normal playback, press
PLAY B.
Repeating a section within a
chapter/track
Selecting track/chapter
1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B
G Press S/ Tor use the numeric
keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter
number.
at your chosen starting point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen
end point.
➜ If repeat mode is active, pressing S/
T will replay the same track/chapter.
➜ The section A and B can be set only
within the same chapter/track.
➜ The section will now repeat
continuously.
Searching backward/forward
G Press and hold S/ T, then press
PLAY Bto resume normal playback.
➜ While searching, pressing S/ T
again will decrease/increase the search
speed.
3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT
A-B.
Helpful Hint:
–
Repeat A-B playback is not possible for
JPEG.
Stopping playback
G Press Ç.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
Using the OSD menu
Operations for video playback
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)
OSD menu shows the disc playback
information (for example, title or chapter
number, elapsed playing time, audio/
subtitle language), a number of operations
can be done without interrupting disc
playback.
Using the Disc Menu
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on theTV screen once you load in
the disc.
1 During playback, press DISPLAY.
➜ A list of available disc information
appears on theTV screen.
To select a playback feature or item
G Use 1234keys or numeric keypad
(0-9) on the remote, then press OK to
start playback.
MENU
Title
02/14
02/14
5.1CH
02/14
1/1
0:56:14
0:07:02
OFF
Chapter
AUDIO
To access or remove the menu
G Press DISC MENU on the remote.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
TT Time
CH Time
REPEAT
Time Disp. TITLE ELAPSED
Zooming in
Bitrate
This function allows you to enlarge the
picture on theTV screen and to pan
through the enlarged picture.
MENU
Track
02/14
Disc Time
0:49:17
1 During playback, press ZOOM
repeatedly to display the picture with
different scales.
Track Time 0:03:43
REPEAT OFF
Tune Disp. TOTAL ELAPSED
Bitrate
➜ Use 1234keys to pan through the
enlarged picture.
➜ Playback will continue.
2 Press 34 to view the information and
press OK to access.
2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input
the number/time or press 34to make
the selection, then press OK to confirm.
➜ Playback will change to the chosen
time or to the selected title/chapter/
track.
the original size.
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point
Resume playback of the last 10 discs is
possible, even if the disc was ejected or
the power switched off.
G Load one of the last 10 discs.
➜ “LOADING” appears.
G Press PLAY Band the disc will be played
back from the last point.
To cancel resume mode
G In stop mode, press STOP 9again.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Special DVD Features
Playing aTitle
SpecialVCD & SVCD Features
Playback Control (PBC)
1 Press DISC MENU.
➜ The disc title menu appears on theTV
screen.
ForVCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)
G Press DISC MENU to toggle between
‘PBC ON’ and ‘PBC OFF’.
2 Use 341 2 keys or numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a play option.
➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu
(if available) will appear on theTV.
➜ Use the S/ T or the numeric
keypad (0-9) to select a play option.
3 Press OK key to confirm.
Camera Angle
G During playback, pressing RETURN will
G Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
return to the menu screen (if PBC is on).
different desired angle.
If you want to skip the index menu
and playback directly from the
beginning,
Changing the Audio Language
For DVD
G Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
G Press DISC MENU key on the remote
different audio languages.
control to switch to PBC off.
Changing the Audio Channel
ForVCD
G Press AUDIO to select the available
audio channels provided by the disc (LEFT
VOCAL, RIGHTVOCAL, MONO LEFT,
MONO RIGHT, STEREO).
Subtitles
G Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select
different subtitle languages.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
Preview Function
A
E
I
B
F
J
C
G
K
D
H
L
1 Press PREVIEW.
2 Press 34 to highlight {TRACK DIGEST},
{DISC INTERVAL} or {TRACK
INTERVAL}.
3 Press OK to open one option.
(example for 12 thumbnail pictures display)
SELECT DIGEST TYPE:
TRACK DIGEST
4 Use 1234keys to select a track or
use numeric keypad (0-9) to input the
selected track number next to {SELECT}.
DISC INTERVAL
TRACK INTERVAL
5 Press S/ Tto open the previous
Track Digest
or next page.
This function will minimise the picture of
every track in order to display every six
of these tracks on the screen to help you
know the content of every track on the
disc.
6 Press OK to confirm.
To quit preview function
G Use 1234keys to highlight {EXIT} and
press OK to confirm.
Disc Interval
This function is used to divide a disc into
six parts by regular intervals and display
them on one page to preview the whole
disc.
To return to preview menu
G Use 1234keys to highlight {MENU}
and press OK to confirm.
Track Interval
For CD
This function is used to divide a single
track into six parts by regular intervals
and display them on one page to help you
preview the selected track.
G At stop mode, press PREVIEW on the
remote control.
➜ Each track will be played for a few
seconds.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
During playback, you can;
Playing MP3/DivX/MPEG-4/
JPEG/Kodak Picture CD
G Press S / T to select another track/
file in the current folder.
IMPORTANT!
G To select another folder from the current
disc, press 1to return to the root menu,
then press 34to make your selection
and press OK to confirm.
You have to turn on yourTV and set to
the correctVideo In channel. (See page
13 “Setting up theTV”).
G Press REPEAT continuously to access
General Operation
different ‘Play Mode’.
1 Load a disc.
MP3
➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30
seconds due to the complexity of the
directory/file configuration.
➜ The data disc menu appears on theTV
screen.
™ RPT ONE (repeat track)
™ RPT FLD (repeat folder)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)
2 Playback will start automatically. If not
JPEG
press PLAY B.
™ RPT ONE (repeat track)
™ RPT ALL (repeat disc)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)
00:00 00:00
001/020
Coco Lee
MPEG4/DivX
™ RPT ONE (repeat track)
™ RPT ALL (repeat disc)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)
MP3
Coco
Coco
-
-
-
-
Before
I love
Jazz
MP3
MP3 Coco
MP3 Coco
Hot spring
G Press Åto pause playback.
Helpful Hints:
–
It may not be possible to play certain
MP3/JPEG/DixV/MPEG-4 disc due to the
configuration and characteristics of the disc
or condition of the recording.
Selecting a folder and track/file
1 Press 34 to select the folder and press
–
It is normal to experience an occasional
“skip” while listening to your MP3 disc.
It is normal to experience an occasional
OK to open the folder.
2 Press 34 to select a track/file.
–
3 Press OK to confirm.
pixelation during MPEG-4/DivX playback
due to poor clarity of digital contents during
internet downloading.
➜ Playback will start from the selected
file to the end of the folder.
–
For multi-session discs with different
formats, only the first session will be available.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
Zoom picture
Special picture disc features
1 During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly
IMPORTANT!
to display the picture with different scales.
You have to turn on yourTV and set to
the correctVideo In channel. (See page
13 “Setting theTV”).
2 Use 1234keys to view the zoomed
picture.
1 Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD,
JPEG).
Playback with multi-angles
G During playback, press 3412 to rotate
the picture on theTV screen.
➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will
begin.
➜ For JPEG disc, the picture menu
appears on theTV screen.
3: flip the picture vertically
4: flip the picture horizontally
1: rotate the picture anti-clockwise
2: rotate the picture clockwise
2 Press Bto start the slide-show playback.
Preview Function (JPEG)
Scan Effect
This function shows the content of the
current folder or the whole disc.
G Press ANGLE repeatedly to choose
different scan effect.
➜ Various scan effect appears on the top
left hand corner on theTV screen.
1 Press STOP during playback.
➜ 12 thumbnail pictures will appear on
theTV screen.
Playing MP3 music and JPEG picture
simultaneously
1 Load a disc that contains music and
picture.
➜ The disc menu appears on theTV
screen.
2 Select an MP3 track.
3 During MP3 music playback, select a
picture from theTV screen and press
PLAY B.
2 Press S / T to display the other
pictures on the previous/next page.
3 Use 1234 to highlight one of the
➜ The picture files will be played back
one after another until end of the folder.
picture and press OK to start playback
4 Press DISC MENU to return to Picture
4 To quit simultaneous playback, press
CD menu.
DISC MENU followed by Ç.
Helpful Hint:
–
Some files on Kodak or JPEG disc may
be distorted during playback due to the
configuration and characteristics of the disc.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Digital Media Reader Operations
Digital Media Reader
Playable Media
This DVD Player is equipped with a
Digital Media Reader that enables you to:
– View digital photos (JPEG) from your
digital camera’s memory card.
G The Digital Media Reader allows you to
read/play photo (JPEG), MP3, DivX and
MPEG4 files from the following types of
memory cards:
– Play MP3, DivX and MPEG4 files from
memory cards.
–
–
–
–
–
Compact Flash (Type 1) {CF}
Secure Disk {SD}
Memory Stick {MS}
Smart Media {SM}
Multimedia Card {MMC}
Precaution on handling the memory
card
– Never pull out the memory card from
the slot while it is in reading, operation.
– Do not put any sharp objects into the
memory card slot to avoid electric shock.
Insert only appropriate memory cards
into the slot.
Supported media types
– Digital photos of .JPG or JPEG
extensions
– MP3 music files
– DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x files
– Do not attach any other material than
the supplied label on the label space.
– Do not touch the memory card
connector with fingers or metal objects.
– Do not bend, drop, disassemble or
modify the memory card.
– Do not allow the memory card to get wet.
– An image file that has been modified
using an image processing software may
not open if it is converted into a different
file format.
Not supported media types
– Files with extensions .BMP, .GIF, .TIFF,
etc.
– .WMA, .WMV, .M3U, .PLS, etc.
– .ASF, .MOV, .MP4, etc.
G The bigger file size, the longer it will takes
for the player to read and display on the
TV screen.
TIPS: Some operating features are similar and being described in section ‘Disc Operation’.
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Digital Media Reader Operations
Playing pictures or videos files
from memory card
Special picture or video features
from memory card
1 Remove the memory card from your
digital camera and plug it into the digital
media reader on your player.
IMPORTANT!
You have to turn on yourTV and set to
the correctVideo In channel. (See page
13 “Setting theTV”).
2 Press MODE until “SLOT1” or
“SLOT2” appears on the display panel.
1 Plug in a supported memory card format
into the digital media reader on your
player.
3 Turn on theTV power and set to the
correctVideo In channel. (See page 13
“Setting theTV”).
➜ The picture menu appears on theTV
screen.
➜ If the memory card is recognised, you
can see 12 thumbnail pictures will appear
on theTV.
2 Press Bto start the slide-show playback.
4 You can also use the 1234to make
your selection from the 12 thumbnail
pictures.
During playback, you can;
G Press DISPLAY to toggle between single
elapsed time and single remain time (for
MP3 and DivX playback only).
G If you press OK, the selected picture will
show on theTV screen.
G If you press 2;, the slide-show playback
G Press DISC MENU to enter or exit file
will begin from the selected picture.
directory.
5 Pull out the memory card from the digital
media reader on your player to remove
the memory card.
G Press 2;to pause/resume playback.
G To stop playback, press Ç.
Searching a track/file
1 Press Tbriefly during playback to go
to the next track/file.
2 Press Sto return to the beginning of
the current track/file or press Sagain
to go to the previous track/file.
3 Press OK to confirm.
➜ Playback will start from the selected
track/file to the end of the folder.
TIPS: Some operating features are similar and being described in section ‘Disc Operation’.
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Digital Media Reader Operations
Hot-plug detection
1 Slot in a memory card into one of the
memory slot.
➜ “Press Mode KeyTo Select Slot” will
appears on theTV screen,
2 Choose the selected memory slot and
press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.
TIPS: Some operating features are similar and being described in section ‘Disc Operation’.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
This DVD Player setup is carried out via
theTV, enabling you to customise the
DVD Player to suit your particular
requirements.
Dimming player’s display panel
You can select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {DISPLAY DIM}, then press 2.
General Setup menu
100% – Select this for full brightness.
70% – Select this for medium brightness.
40% – Select this for dimming the display.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
- - GENERAL SETUP PAGE - -
DISC LOCK
Programming disc tracks (not for
Picture CD/MP3/SACD)
DISPLAY DIM
PROGRAM
OSD LANGUAGE
SCREEN SAVER
DivX(R) VOD CODE
You can play the contents of the disc in
the order you want by programming the
tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can
be stored.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PROGRAM}, then press 2 to
select {INPUT MENU}.
Locking/Unlocking the disc for
viewing
Not all discs are rated or coded by the
disc maker. You can prevent a specific disc
from playing by locking the disc. Up to 40
discs can be locked.
2 Press OK to confirm.
Program : Track (01 - 17)
01 04
01 10
03 11
04 __
05 __
01 __
01 __
03 __
04 __
05 __
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {DISC LOCK}, then press 2.
LOCK
EXIT START NEXT
Select this to block the playback of the
current disc. Subsequent access to a
locked disc requires six-digit password.
The default password is ‘136 900’ (see
page 33 “Changing the password”).
To input your favourite tracks/chapter
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
a valid track/chapter number.
4 Use 1234keys to move the cursor to
the next position.
UNLOCK
Select this to unlock the disc and allow
future playback.
➜ If the track number is more than ten,
press T to open the next page and
proceed with programming or,
➜ Use 1234keys to highlight {NEXT}
on the programme menu, then press OK.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
5 Repeat steps 3~4 to input another
track/chapter number.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
If you want to remove a track
6 Use 1234keys to move the cursor to
DivX(R)VOD registration code
Philips provide you the DivX® VOD
(Video On Demand) registration code
that allows you to rent and purchase
videos using the DivX® VOD service.
For more information, visit us at
the track you want to remove.
7 Press OK to remove this track from the
programme menu.
To start programme playback
8 Use 1234keys to highlight {START}
on the programme menu, then press OK.
➜ Playback will start with the selected
tracks under the programmed sequence.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {DIVX(R)VOD CODE}, then
press 2.
To exit programme playback
➜ The registration code will appear.
9 Use 1234keys to highlight {EXIT} on
2 Press OK to exit.
the programme menu, then press OK.
3 Use the registration code to purchase or
rent the videos from DivX® VOD service
OSD Language
This menu contains various language
options for display language on the
screen. For details, see page 15.
instructions and download the video onto
a CD-R for playback on this DVD player.
Helpful Hints:
–
All the downloaded videos from DivX®
Screen Saver - turning on/off
VOD can only be played back on this DVD
player.
The screen saver will help to prevent
yourTV display device from becoming
damaged.
–
Time search feature is not available
during DivX movie playback.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {SCREEN SAVER}, then press 2.
ON
Select this if you wish to turn off theTV
screen when disc playback is stopped or
paused for more than 15 minutes.
OFF
Select this to disable the screen saver
function.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
LPCM Output
Audio Setup Menu
If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM
compatible receiver via the digital
terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc,
you may need to adjust ‘LPCM Output’.
Discs are recorded at a certain sampling
rate.The higher the sampling rate, the
better the sound quality.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
- - AUDIO SETUP PAGE - -
➜ 48kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 48kHz.
➜ 96kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 96kHz that can only be
achieved in Stereo-Classic mode.
ANALOG OUTPUT
DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
CD UPSAMPLING
NIGHT MODE
Helpful Hint:
–
LPCM Output can be selected only when
PCM Only is activated.
Digital Audio Setup
Setting the analogue output
The options included in Digital Audio
Setup are:‘Digital Output’ and ‘LPCM
Output’.
Set Analogue Output to match your DVD
Player’s playback capability. This function
can also be accessed via the
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP}, then
press 2.
SURROUND button on the remote.
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {ANALOG OUTPUT}, then
press 2.
2 Press the 34 keys to highlight an option.
3 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
STEREO
4 Move the cursor by pressing the 34 keys
Select this to change channel output to
stereo which delivers sound from only
the two front speakers.
to highlight the selected item.
Digital Output
Set the Digital output according to your
optional audio equipment connection.
➜ Off:Turn off the digital output.
➜ All: If you have connected your
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to a multi-channel
decoder/receiver.
LT/RT
Select this option if your DVD Player is
connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
VIRTUAL SURROUND
Allows the DVD player to use virtual
surround sound effects.
➜ PCM Only: Only if your receiver is not
capable of decoding multi-channel audio.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
Helpful Hints:
–
If DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to ‘All’, all
audio settings except MUTE are invalid.
You cannot hear or record the SACD
playback if you use the digital connection.
–
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
CD Upsampling
Night Mode - turning on/off
This feature allows you to convert your
music CD to a higher sampling rate using
sophisticated digital signal processing for
better sound quality.
In this mode, the high volume outputs are
softened and low volume outputs are
brought upward to an audible level. It is
useful for watching your favourite action
movie without disturbing others at night.
1 In‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {CD UPSAMPLING}, then press 2.
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
OFF
highlight {NIGHT MODE}, then press 2.
Select this to disable CD-upsampling.
ON
88.2 kHz (X2)
Select this to level out the volume. This
feature is only available for movies with
Dolby Digital mode.
Select this to convert the sampling rate of
the CDs twice higher than the original.
176.4 kHz (X4)
Select this to convert the sampling rate of
OFF
Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic
range.
the CDs four times higher than the original.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
Helpful Hint:
OK to confirm your selection.
–
CD upsampling feature is only applicable
to stereo output setting.
Video Setup Menu
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
- - VIDEO SETUP PAGE - -
TV TYPE
TV DISPLAY
PROGRESSIVE
PICTURE SETTING
BLACK LEVEL
COMPONENT
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
TVType
Progressive - turning on/off
This menu contains the options for
selecting the colour system that matches
the connectedTV. For details, see page
14.
This feature is only applicable if you have
connected this DVD Player to a
Progressive ScanTV through theY Pb Pr
jacks (see page 8).
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PROGRESSIVE}, then press 2.
Setting theTV Display
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.
OFF
To disable Progressive Scan function.
ON
To enable Progressive Scan function.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {TV DISPLAY}, then press 2.
Helpful Hint:
–
To deactivate the progressive function
2 Press 34 to highlight one of the options
manually, see page 13-14.
below:
4:3 PAN SCAN –
Select this if you have
a normalTV and want
both sides of the picture to be trimmed
or formatted to fit yourTV screen.
4:3 LETTER BOX –
Select this if you have a
normalTV. In this case, a
wide picture with black
bands on the upper and lower portions of
theTV screen will be displayed.
16:9 – Select this if
you have a wide-
screenTV.
3 Select an item and press OK.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
BRIGHTNESS
Picture Setting
Increase the value will brighten the
picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for
average setting.
This DVD Player provides three
predefined sets of picture colour settings
and one personal setting which you can
define yourself.
CONTRAST
Increase the value will sharpen the picture
or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance
the contrast.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PICTURE SETTING}, then press
2.
TINT
STANDARD
Select this for standard picture setting.
Increase the value will darken the picture
or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for
average setting.
BRIGHT
Select this will make theTV picture
brighter.
COLOUR
Increase the value will enhance the colour
in your picture or vice versa. Choose zero
(0) to balance the colour.
SOFT
Select this will make theTV picture softer.
5 Press 1 2 to adjust the setting that best
PERSONAL
suit your personal preference.
Select this to personalise your picture
colour by adjusting the brightness,
contrast, tint and colour (saturation).
6 Repeat steps 4~5 for adjusting other
colour features.
7 Press OK to confirm.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
3 If you select {PERSONAL}, then proceed
to steps 4~7.
Preference Page
➜ The ‘PERSONAL PICTURE SETUP’
menu appears.
1 Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
then press SYSTEM MENU.
PERSONAL PICTURE SETUP
2 Press 1 2 to select the‘Preference Setup’
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
TINT
0
0
0
0
icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
COLOR
4 Press 34 to highlight one of the following
- - PREFERENCE PAGE - -
options.
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PBC
MP3/JPEG NAV
PASSWORD
DivX Subtitle
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Helpful Hints:
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu
–
VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication,
These menus contain various language
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu
which may be recorded on the DVD. For
details, see page 15.
so parental control function has no effect on
these type of discs.This applies to most illegal
DVD discs.
–
Some DVDs are not encoded with a
rating though the movie rating may be
printed on the Disc cover. The rating level
feature does not work for such Discs.
Restricting playback by Parental
Control
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. This feature
lets you set a playback limitation level.
The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are
country dependent. You can prohibit the
playing of certain discs that are not
suitable for your children or have certain
discs played with alternative scenes.
PBC
You can set the PBC to ON or OFF. This
feature is available only onVideo CD 2.0
with playback control (PBC) feature. For
details, see page 19.
MP3/JPEG Menu - turning on/off
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
MP3/JPEG Navigator can be set only if the
disc is recorded with menu. It allows you
to select different display menus for easy
navigation.
highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2.
- - PREFERENCE PAGE - -
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
AUDIO
1 KID SAFE
2 G
highlight {MP3/JPEG NAV}, then press 2.
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PBC
3 PG
WITHOUT MENU
Select this to display all the files contained
in the MP3/Picture CD.
4 PG 13
5 PGR
6 R
MP3/JPEG NAV
PASSWORD
DivX SUBTITLE
7 NC 17
8 ADULT
WITH MENU
Select this to display only the folder menu
of the MP3/Picture CD.
2 Press 34 to highlight a rating level for the
disc inserted and press OK.
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
➜ To disable Parental controls and have
all Discs play, select {8 ADULT}.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the six-digit password (see page 33
“Changing the password”).
➜ DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you enter
your six-digit password.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Changing the Password
Setting the DivX Subtitle
The same password is used for both
Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter
your six-digit password when prompted
on the screen. The default password is
136 900.
G When selecting an embedded
subtitle during playback,
Load a DivX disc and press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to select available subtitle.
OR
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to
select {CHANGE}.
G When selecting an external DivX
text subtitle during playback,
If available on the recorded disc, you can
select the external DivX subtitle in text
format.
- - PREFERENCE PAGE - -
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to
AUDIO
highlight {DivX SUBTITLE}, then press 2.
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PBC
STANDARD
A standard list of English subtitle fonts
provided by this DVD Player.
MP3/JPEG NAV
PASSWORD
CHANGE
CYRILLIC
DivX SUBTITLE
Select this to display a cyrillic subtitle
fonts.
2 Press OK to enter the ‘Password Change
2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press
Page’.
OK to confirm your selection.
G You can also press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to select available subtitle.
OLD PASSWORD
NEW PASSWORD
CONFIRM PWD
Helpful Hints:
–
Subtitle files with the following filename
OK
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are
supported but do not appear on the file
navigation menu.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your old six-digit password.
–
The subtitle filename have to be the
same as the filename of the movie.
➜ When doing this for the first time, key
in ‘136 900’.
Restoring to original settings
4 Enter the new six-digit password.
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control and Disc
Lock.
5 Enter the new six-digit password a second
time to confirm.
➜ The new six-digit password will now
take effect.
6 Press OK to confirm.
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {DEFAULT}, then press 2 to
select {RESET}.
2 Press OK to confirm.
➜ All settings will now reset to factory
defaults.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem
Solution
No power
– Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD
system to turn on the power.
No picture
– Refer to yourTV’s manual for correctVideo In
channel selection. Change theTV channel until you
see the DVD screen.
– Check if theTV is switched on.
Distorted picture
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear depending on the disc being played back.This
is not a malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture with DVD
– Connect DVD Player directly to theTV.
– Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/
Player.
– Ensure that the DVD Player’sTVType is set to match
that of the Disc and yourTV.
No sound or distorted sound
No audio at digital output
– Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check the digital connections.
– Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS
and if not, please make sure the digital output is set
to PCM.
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your receiver capabilities.
No output from subwoofer during stereo – Check that all speaker settings in the setup menu
have been change to small instead of large.
Disc can’t be played
– The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized.
– Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– If you have recorded a Picture CD or MP3 CD
yourself, ensure that your disc contains at least 10
pictures or 5 MP3 tracks.
– Region code incorrect.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Picture freezes momentarily
during playback
– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and
clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.
No return to start-up screen when
disc is removed
– Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on
again.
The player does not respond to
the Remote Control
– Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor
on the front of the player.
– Reduce the distance to the player.
– Replace the batteries in the Remote Control.
– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–
signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work
– To completely reset the player, unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
Player does not respond to some
operating commands during playback.
– Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
Refer to the instructions of the disc jacket.
DVD Player cannot read
CDs/DVDs
– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to
clean the lens before sending the DVD Player for
repair.
Menu items cannot be selected
Unable to play DivX movies
– Press STOP twice before selecting System Menu.
– Depending on the disc availability, some menu items
cannot be selected.
– Check that the DivX file is encoded with DivX 3.11,
4.x and 5.x encoder.
Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off – Check that the output of the video signal is switch to
‘YUV’.
No sound during DivX movies playback – The audio codec may not be supported by the DVD
player.
The contents of the memory cards
cannot be read
– The memory card format is not compatible with the
player.
Slow operations of the memory cards
– Big file size or high resolution memory cards takes
longer time to read and display on theTV screen.
The memory card cannot be inserted
– Make sure the memory card is slotted correctly
before insert.
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Specifications
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)
DA Converter
DVD
24 bit
Number of lines
Playback
625
525
fs 96 kHz
fs 48 kHz
fs 48 kHz
fs 44.1kHz
fs 44.1kHz
4Hz- 44kHz
4Hz- 22kHz
4Hz- 22kHz
4Hz- 20kHz
4Hz- 20kHz
105 dB
Multistandard (PAL/NTSC)
SVCD
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
CVBS
1Vpp — 75 ohm
CD/VCD
YPbPr
0.7Vpp — 75 ohm
Signal-Noise (1kHz)
Dynamic range(1kHz)
Crosstalk (1kHz)
S-Video output
Y: 1Vpp into 75 ohm
C: 0.3Vpp into 75 ohm
100 dB
105 dB
Distortion/noise (1kHz)
90 dB
VIDEO FORMAT
Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD
MPEG 1 forVCD
MPEG MP3
MPEG Audio L3
CONNECTIONS
YPbPr Output
MPEG-4/DivX
Cinch 3x
DVD
Horiz. resolution
Vertical resolution
50Hz
720 pixels
576 lines
60Hz
720 pixels
480 lines
S-Video output
Video Output
Mini DIN, 4 pins
Cinch (yellow)
Audio Output(L+R) Cinch (white/red)
VCD
50Hz
60Hz
Digital Output
1 coaxial, 1 optical
Horiz. resolution
Vertical resolution
352 pixels
288 lines
352 pixels
240 lines
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM
IEC61937 for MPEG 1/2,
Dolby Digital
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital
Mpeg/ AC-3/
PCM
compressed Digital
16, 20, 24 bits
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d)
Weight
435 x 46 x 310 mm
Approximately 2.6 kg
fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
MP3(ISO 9660) 96, 112, 128, 256
kbps & variable
bit rate fs, 32, 44.1,
48 kHz
Full decoding of Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel
sound
POWER CONSUMPTION
Power Supply Rating
110 – 127 / 220 – 240V;
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power consumption in Standby mode < 0.3W
< 14W
Analog Sound Stereo
Dolby Surround compatible downmix from Dolby Digital
multi-channel sound
Dolby Pro Logic II
3D sound for virtual 5.1 channel sound on 2 speakers
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
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Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has
specific numerical values. These jacks send audio
through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal
sizes of a displayed image.The horizontal vs. vertical
ratio of conventionalTVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-
screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD
System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo,
etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given
length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or
kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally,
the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording
speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher
bit rates use more space on a Disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed
of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter
number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
ComponentVideo Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of
the DVD System that send high-quality video to aTV
that has ComponentVideo In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr,
etc.).
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression
system.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using
MP3 format. one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about
10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel: DVD is specified to have each sound
track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers
to a structure of sound tracks having three or more
channels.
Parental Control: A function of the DVD to limit
playback of the disc by the age of the users according
to the limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than
the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for
converting analog sound signal to digital signal for
later processing, with no data compression used in
conversion.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy
interactive-type software as well as software having a
search function.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing
selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc
recorded on a DVD.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available when you
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jacks.These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as
analog does.
DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x: The DivX codec is a patent-
pending, MPEG-4 based video compression
technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc., that can
shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be
transported over the internet, while maintaining high
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines
of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system
can convert the interlaced video from DVD into
progressive format for connection to a progressive
display. It dramatically increases the vertical
resolution.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be
played back only in the region designated beforehand.
This unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the region code of your
unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or ALL
regions).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the color. You
can use S-Video only if yourTV has S- video In jack.
Super Audio CD (SACD): This audio format is
based upon the current CD standards but includes a
greater amount of information that provides higher
quality sound. There are three types of discs: single
layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disc
contains both standard audio CD and Super Audio
CD information.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD
System that sends video to aTV.
visual quality.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed
by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels
of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and
right, center and subwoofer).
DTS: DigitalTheatre Systems. This is a surround
sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.
The formats were developed by different companies.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format.A
still-picture data compression system proposed by the
Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small
decrease in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio.
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