Philips DVP3500 User Manual

DVD VIDEO PLAYER  
DVP5900  
User manual  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
12.  
Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table specied  
by the manufacturer or sold with  
the apparatus.When a cart is  
used, use caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus combination  
to avoid injury from tip-over.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near  
water.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacturer´s instructions.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is  
8. Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus  
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
9. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the  
15.Battery usage CAUTION To  
prevent battery leakage which may result in  
bodily injury, property damage, or damage  
to the unit:  
polarized or  
grounding-type plug.  
AC Polarized  
Plug  
A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other.A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug  
does not t into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
G
G
G
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the unit.  
Do not mix batteries (old and new or  
carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
Remove batteries when the unit is not used  
for a long time.  
10. Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
16.Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
17.Do not place any sources of danger  
on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled  
objects, lighted candles).  
11.Only use attachments/accessories  
specied by the manufacturer.  
18.This product may contain lead and mercury.  
Disposal of these materials may be regulated  
due to environmental considerations.  
For disposal or recycling information,  
please contact your local authorities  
or the Electronic Industries Alliance :  
EL 6475-E005: 04/01  
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This warning label is located on the  
rear panel and inside this laser  
product.  
INVISIBLE  
:
CAUTION  
LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN.  
:
DANGERAVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
Canada  
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET  
VARO!  
ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA  
KATSO SATEESEEN.  
English:  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.  
OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.  
VARNING!  
This digital apparatus does not exceed  
the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus as set  
out in the Radio Interference  
or  
DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
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.  
Français:  
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de  
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les  
limites applicables aux appareils  
numériques de Class B prescrites dans  
le Règlement sur le Brouillage  
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère  
des Communications du Canada.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,  
do not expose this appliance to rain or  
moisture.  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than  
herein may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
Class II equipment symbol  
This symbol indicates that the unit has  
a double insulation system  
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part  
15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.  
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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  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
ATTENTION  
L'utilisation des commandes ou  
réglages ou le non-respect des  
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se  
traduire par une exposition  
dangereuse à l'irradiation.  
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.  
software upgrade.  
ATENCIÓN  
El uso de mando o ajustes o la  
ejecucción de métodos que no sean  
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar  
peligro de exposición a radiación.  
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  
DEFINITIONOUTPUT. IFTHERE ARE  
QUESTIONS REGARDING OURTV SET  
COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS MODEL 525p  
AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT  
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’  
Important Note:  
Due to the numerous versions of new  
CD-Audio copy protection or  
enhanced CD-Audio protection  
recently available on certain discs,  
Philips is unable to guarantee that  
this DVD Player is fully compatible  
with such new discs. Should you have  
difficulty playing any such CD-Audio  
discs, kindly refer them to your CD-  
Audio disc retailer.  
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General Information  
Environmental Information  
Laser safety  
All unnecessary packaging has been  
omitted.The packaging has been made  
easy to separate into three materials:  
cardboard (box), polystyrene foam  
(buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective  
foam sheet).  
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible  
eye injury, only a qualified service person  
should remove the cover or attempt to  
service this device.  
NOTE:  
PICTURES SHOWN MAYBE  
DIFFERENT BETWEEN  
COUNTRIES.  
Your DVD player consists of materials  
which can be recycled and reused if  
disassembled by a specialised company.  
Please observe the local regulations  
regarding the disposal of packaging  
materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
CAUTION  
(WARNING LOCATION: ONTHE  
BACKPLATE OFTHE SET)  
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE  
CONNECTIONSWITHTHE  
POWER SWITCHED ON.  
Important Note:  
Due to the numerous versions of new  
CD-Audio copy protection or  
DivX, DivX Certified, and  
associated logos are  
trademarks of  
DivXNetworks, Inc and  
are used under license.  
enhanced CD-Audio protection  
recently available on certain discs.  
Should you have difficulty playing  
any such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer  
them to your CD-Audio disc retailer.  
For Customer Use:  
LASER  
Type  
Read carefully the information located at  
the bottom of your DVDVIDEO player  
and enter below the Serial No. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Semiconductor laser  
GaAlAs  
650 nm (DVD)  
780 nm (VCD/CD)  
7 mW (DVD)  
Wave length  
Output Power  
Model No. DVP5900  
10 mW (VCD/CD)  
Serial No. _______________  
Beam divergence 60 degree  
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Index  
English ----------------------------------------- 6  
Français-------------------------------------- 42  
Español -------------------------------------- 78  
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Contents  
Introduction  
Disc Operations  
Supplied accessories ................................. 10  
Cleaning discs............................................. 10  
Setup ............................................................ 10  
Playable Discs ............................................. 22  
Region Codes............................................. 22  
Playing discs ................................................ 23  
Using Disc Menu ....................................... 23  
Basic playback controls ...................... 24-25  
Pausing playback ................................... 24  
Selecting track/chapter ....................... 24  
Resuming playback from the last  
Connections  
ConnectingTV ..................................... 11-12  
Using CompositeVideo jacks (CVBS).. 11  
Using ComponentVideo jacks  
stopped point........................................ 24  
Zoom ...................................................... 24  
Repeat..................................................... 24  
Repeat A-B............................................. 24  
Slow Motion .......................................... 25  
Forward / Reverse Searching............. 25  
Preview ................................................... 25  
Special DVD features ............................... 26  
Selecting aTitle ..................................... 26  
Camera Angle........................................ 26  
Changing the Audio Language ........... 26  
Subtitles .................................................. 26  
Playing a DivX disc.................................... 26  
Playing MP3/JPEG Picture CD ................ 27  
General Operation .............................. 27  
Playback selection ................................ 27  
Repeat..................................................... 27  
Zoom picture........................................ 27  
Preview ................................................... 27  
(Y Pb Pr)................................................. 11  
Using an accessory RF modulator.... 12  
Connecting the power cord ................... 13  
Optional: Connecting to a HDMI  
compatible device ..................................... 14  
Using HDMI (High Definition  
Multimedia Interface) sockets ........... 14  
Optional : Connecting to an Audio  
System ......................................................... 15  
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or  
Right / Left Audio In jack .................... 15  
Optional: Connecting Digital AV Receiver  
....................................................................... 15  
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or  
MPEG2 decoder ................................... 15  
Functional Overview  
Front and Rear Panels .............................. 16  
Remote Control........................................ 17  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the  
Remote Control........................................ 18  
Using the Remote Control to operate  
the Player ............................................... 18  
Step 2: Setting up theTV ................... 18-20  
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for  
Progressive ScanTV only) .................. 19  
Selecting the color system that  
corresponds to yourTV ..................... 20  
Step 3: Setting language preference....... 21  
Setting the OSD Language ................. 21  
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and DVD  
menu language ...................................... 21  
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Contents  
DVD Menu Options  
Language...................................................... 28  
OSD Language ...................................... 28  
Audio, Subtitle, DVD Menu ................ 28  
Setting the DivX Subtitle font ........... 28  
Video Setup .......................................... 29-31  
TV Display ............................................. 29  
TVType................................................... 29  
Progressive - turning on/off ............... 30  
HD JPEG Mode .................................... 31  
HDMI Output ....................................... 31  
Audio Setup.......................................... 32-33  
Digital Output....................................... 32  
LPCM Output ....................................... 33  
Night Mode - turning on/off .............. 33  
Rating ..................................................... 34-36  
Changing the Password....................... 34  
Setting the Rating ................................. 35  
Restoring to original settings ............ 36  
DivX registration ................................. 36  
Specifications ...................................... 37  
Troubleshooting ......................... 3839  
Glossary ......................................................................40  
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General Information  
Supplied accessories  
Setup  
Finding a suitable location  
Place the set on a flat, hard and stable  
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.  
Do not position the set on top of  
other equipment that might heat it up  
(e.g., receiver or amplifier).  
Composite video  
cable (yellow)  
Do not put anything under the set  
(e.g., CDs, magazines).  
Install this system near the AC outlet  
and where the AC power plug can be  
reached easily.  
Audio cable  
(white, red)  
Space for ventilation  
Place the apparatus in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent internal  
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4.5)  
clearance from the rear and the top of  
the set and 5cm (2.3) from the left and  
right to prevent overheating.  
Remote Control  
and  
two AA batteries  
PREVIEW MUTE  
5cm (2.3")  
10cm (4.5")  
5cm (2.3")  
10cm (4.5")  
Cleaning discs  
To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning  
cloth and wipe the disc from the center  
to the edge in a straight line.  
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,  
water and dust  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
CAUTION!  
Do not use solvents such as benzene,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.  
dripping or splashing.  
Do not place any sources of danger on  
the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled objects,  
lighted candles).  
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD  
system operates at a higher power than  
regular DVD or CD players, cleaning CDs  
intended for DVD or CD players may  
damage the optical unit (laser).Therefore,  
refrain from using a cleaning CD.  
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Connections  
ConnectingTV  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
V
U
(Pr/Cr)  
AUDIO  
IN  
(Pb/Cb)  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
V
U
(Pr/Cr)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
COMPONENT  
Y
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
S-VIDEO  
IN  
(Pb/Cb)  
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
Y
(Pb/Cb)  
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
1
2
2
1
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
Cr/Pr  
Y
Cr/Pr  
Y
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
IMPORTANT!  
The progressive scan video  
IMPORTANT!  
You only need to make one  
quality is only possible when usingY  
Pb Pr and a progressive scanTV is  
required.  
video connection from the following  
options, depending on the  
capabilities of yourTV system.  
Connect the DVD system  
Using ComponentVideo jacks  
(Y Pb Pr)  
directly to theTV.  
Using CompositeVideo jacks  
(CVBS)  
1 Use the component video cables (red/  
blue/green) to connect the DVD systems  
Y Pb Pr jacks to the corresponding  
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow)  
to connect the DVD Players CVBS  
Component video input jacks (or labeled  
asY Pb Pr) on theTV (cable not supplied).  
(VIDEO) jack to the video input jack (or  
labeled as A/V In,Video In, Composite or  
Baseband) on the TV (cable supplied).  
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player  
through yourTV, use the audio cables  
(white/red) to connectAUDIO OUT (L/  
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the  
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV  
(cable supplied).  
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player  
through yourTV, use the audio cables  
(white/red) to connectAUDIO OUT (L/  
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the  
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV  
(cable supplied).  
3 Proceed to page 19 for detailed  
Progressive Scan set up.  
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Connections  
RF coaxial cable toTV  
2
Back of RF Modulator  
(example only)  
INT IN  
TO TV  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
R
L
CH3 CH4  
Antenna or  
CableTV signal  
1
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Cr/Pr  
Y
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
IMPORTANT!  
If yourTV only has a single  
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75  
ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF  
modulator in order to view the  
DVD playback on theTV. See your  
electronics retailer for details on RF  
modulator availability and  
operations.  
Using an accessory RF modulator  
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow)  
to connect the DVD Players CVBS jack  
to the video input jack on the RF  
modulator.  
2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the RF modulator to your  
TVs RF jack.  
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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  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Cr/Pr  
CVBS  
C
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
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.  
When no disc is loaded, press  
STANDBY ON on the DVD Player  
front panel,  
NO DISCmay appear on the  
display panel.  
IR  
NO DISC  
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Connections  
G To enjoy optimum multi-channel  
Optional: Connecting to a  
HDMI compatible device  
surround sound  
OUT IN  
HDMI  
VIDEO  
compatible  
TV  
HDMI IN  
AUDIO  
HDMI compatible  
device  
OUT IN  
VIDEO  
HDMI  
compatible  
amplifier  
VIDEO  
H
AUDIO  
HDMI IN  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Cr/Pr  
Y
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
G To enjoy optimum multi-channel  
surround sound without HDMI-  
compatible television  
Cr/Pr  
Y
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
TV  
OUT IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Using HDMI (High Definition  
Multimedia Interface) sockets  
G HDMI connects untouched and  
VIDEO  
HDMI  
AUDIO  
HDMI  
compatible  
amplifier  
uncompressed digital transmission for the  
highest and cripest sound/image quality.  
1
G It has plug and play capability using only  
one cable for both audio/video output.  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Cr/Pr  
Y
G Use a HDMI cable (not supplied) to  
connect the HDMI OUT on the DVD  
Player to HDMI IN on an HDMI  
compatible device (eg.; PC, DVD Player,  
SetTop Box).  
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
G Most older DVI enable devices are not  
HDCP compliant and playback is not  
possible.  
It may take a while for the DVD  
player and input device to communicate  
and initialise.  
A pop-up menu will appear on theTV  
screen.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Helpful hint:  
G The HDMI is backward compatible with  
some DVI devices using an appropriate  
adaptor plug.  
– HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection) is a specification that provides a  
secure transmission of digital contents  
between different devices (to prevent  
unauthorised copy-right).  
If a DVI device is connected, an  
additional audio cable will be needed for  
audio transmission.  
This DVD player supports HDCP  
compliance devices only.  
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Connections  
Optional: Connecting Digital  
AV Receiver  
Optional: Connecting to an  
Audio System  
STEREO  
AV Receiver  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
AXIAL  
O
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Cr/Pr  
Y
Cr/Pr  
Y
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
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 or COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN) depending on the options  
available on yourTV.  
1 Select one of the video connections  
(CVBSVIDEO IN or COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN) depending on the options  
available on yourTV.  
2 Connect the COAXIAL 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 supplied).  
3 Set the DVD Players Digital Output to  
PCM or ALL depending on the  
capabilities of your Receiver (see page 33  
“Digital Output”).  
Helpful Hint:  
– If the audio format of the Digital Output  
does not match the capabilities of your  
receiver, the receiver will produce a strong,  
distorted sound or no sound at all.  
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Functional Overview  
Front and Rear Panels  
9 STOP  
To stop playback  
STANDBY-ON B  
To switch the DVD Player to Standby  
mode or ON  
T NEXT  
To search or select next chapter or track  
Disc tray  
2; PLAY/PAUSE  
To start or interrupt playback  
OPEN/CLOSE /  
Open/Close the disc tray  
PREV S  
To search or select previous chapter or  
track  
Display  
Shows the current status of the DVD  
Player  
Video Upscaling and Progressive  
Scan LED  
Led ON inVideo Upscaling or Progressive  
Scan mode  
IR Sensor  
Point the remote control towards this  
sensor  
IR  
Mains (AC Power Cord)  
YPbPr  
Connect toYPbPr input of aTV  
Connect to a standardAC outlet  
Digital Coaxial Out  
CVBS (VIDEO Out)  
Connect to coaxial AUDIO input of a  
digital audio equipment  
Connect to CVBSVideo input of aTV  
HDMI  
Connect to an HDMI -compatible device  
(example;LCD/Projector/Plasma/  
Audio Out (Left/Right)  
Connect toAUDIO inputs of an amplifier,  
receiver or stereo system  
ProjectionTV, HDTV or receiver)  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Cr/Pr  
Y
CVBS  
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI  
VIDEO OUT  
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  
POWER B  
To go back to previous menu/ show  
To switch the DVD player to  
standby mode or ON  
title menu  
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 Players  
system menu  
OK  
PREVIEW MUTE  
Acknowledge menu selection  
T
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  
PREVIEW  
To preview the content of a track  
or whole disc  
MUTE  
Disables or enables sound output  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Inserting batteries  
into the Remote Control  
Step 2: Setting up theTV  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure you have completed all  
the necessary connections. (See  
page 11-12 ConnectingTV).  
3
1
2
1 Turn on theTV and set to the correct  
video-in channel. You should see the  
DVD background screen on theTV.  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Usually these channels are between the  
lowest and highest channels and may be  
called FRONT,A/V IN, orVIDEO. See  
yourTV 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.  
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  
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.  
1 Aim the Remote Control  
IR  
directly at the remote  
sensor (iR) on the front  
panel.  
3 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 owners manual for detail.  
2 Do not put any objects  
between the Remote  
Control and the DVD  
Player while operating the  
DVD Player.  
CAUTION!  
Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the Remote Control  
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.  
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Getting Started  
Setting up Progressive Scan feature  
(for Progressive ScanTV only)  
ACTIVATING PROGRESSIVE SCAN:  
1. ENSURE YOUR TV HAS PROGRESSIVE SCAN.  
2. CONNECT USING YPBPR (GBR) VIDEO CABLE.  
The progressive scan display twice the  
number of frames per seconds than  
interlaced scanning (ordinary normalTV  
system).With nearly double the number  
of lines, progressive scan offers higher  
picture resolution and quality.  
3. IF THERE IS DISTORTED PICTURE  
WAIT 15 SECONDS FOR AUTO RECOVERY.  
Cancel  
OK  
OK  
9 Press 1 to highlight  
in the menu  
and press OK to confirm.  
There will be a distorted picture on  
yourTV at this state until you turn  
on the progressive scan mode on  
yourTV.  
IMPORTANT!  
Before enabling the progressive scan  
feature, you must ensure:  
1)YourTV can accept progressive signals,  
a progressive scanTV is required.  
2)You have connected the DVD player to  
yourTV usingY Pb Pr (see page 11.)  
0 Turn on yourTV progressive scan mode  
(refer to yourTV user manual.)  
The below menu appears on theTV.  
1 Turn on yourTV.  
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE PROGRESSIVE  
SCAN. IF THE PICTURE IS GOOD,  
PRESS OK BUTTON ON REMOTE.  
2 Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode  
or turn on interlaced mode (refer to  
yourTV user manual.)  
Cancel  
OK  
OK  
3 Press POWER on the remote control to  
! Press 1 to highlight  
in the menu  
turn on the DVD player.  
and press OK to confirm.  
4 Select the correctVideo Input channel.  
(See page 18).  
The set up is complete now and you  
can start enjoy the high quality picture.  
The DVD background screen appears  
on theTV.  
If no picture:  
G Wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
OR  
6 Press 2to select {Video}, then press OK  
1 Press OPEN CLOSE 0 on the DVD  
to confirm.  
system to open the disc tray.  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
2 Press 2followed by AUDIO the remote  
control.  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
MULTI  
TV Display  
The DVD background screen will  
appear on theTV.  
TV Type  
YPbPr  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
Off  
On  
Off  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
Helpful Hint:  
– There are some progressive scanTV and  
High-DefinitionTV sets that are not fully  
compatible with this DVD system, resulting in  
the unnatural picture when playing back a  
DVDVIDEO disc in the progressive scan  
mode. In such a case, turn off the  
progressive scan feature on both the DVD  
system and yourTV set.  
7 Select {Video Output} to {YPbPr}, then  
press OK to confirm.  
8 Select {Progressive} to {On}, then OK to  
confirm.  
The below menu will appear on theTV.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Getting Started  
6 Select an item and press OK.  
Follow the instructions show on the  
TV to confirm the selection (if any).  
Selecting the colour system that  
corresponds to yourTV  
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.  
Helpful Hints:  
Before changing the currentTV  
Type setting, ensure that yourTV  
supports the selectedTVType’  
system.  
If there is no proper picture on  
yourTV, wait for 15 seconds for auto  
recovery.  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
MULTI  
TV Display  
NTSC  
PAL  
TV Type  
YPbPr  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track  
Rating  
MULTI  
Off  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
CHANGING PAL TO MULTI  
1. ENSURE THAT YOUR TV SYSTEM SUPPORTS  
MULTI MODE  
2. IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE DISPLAYED  
ON THE TV, WAIT 15 SECONDS FOR AUTO  
RECOVER  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
OK  
Cancel  
2 Press 2repeatedly to select {Video}, then  
press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to select {TVType}.  
To reset to defaultTV colour  
system:  
G Wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.  
4 Enter its submenu by pressing OK.  
5 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
OR  
below:  
1 Press OPEN CLOSE 0 on the DVD  
PAL Select this if the connectedTV is  
PAL system. It will change the video signal  
of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.  
system to open the disc tray.  
2 Press 2followed by SUBTITLE the  
remote control.  
NTSC Select this if the connectedTV  
is NTSC system. It will change the video  
signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and  
output in NTSC format.  
The DVD background screen will  
appear on theTV.  
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.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
TIPS:  
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Getting Started  
Step 3: Setting language  
preference  
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and DVD  
menu language  
You can choose your own preferred  
language or soundtrack from audio,  
subtitles and DVD menu languages. If the  
language selected is not available on the  
disc, the discs default language will be  
used instead.  
You can select your preferred language  
settings.This DVD Player will  
automatically switch to the language for  
you whenever you load a disc.  
Setting the OSD Language  
The On-screen language for the system  
menu will remain as you set it, regardless  
of various disc languages.  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
English  
OSD Language  
DVD Subtitle  
Audio Track  
DVD Menu  
English  
English  
English  
English  
Cent. Eur.  
Français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
English  
DivX Subtitle  
Español  
OSD Language  
DVD Subtitle  
Audio Track  
DVD Menu  
English  
English  
English  
English  
Cent. Eur.  
Portugiesisch  
Holandês  
Danisk  
Français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Norsk  
DivX Subtitle  
Español  
Portugiesisch  
Holandês  
Danisk  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Norsk  
2 Press 2to select {Language}, then press  
OK.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
3 Press 34to select one of the options  
below at a time, then press OK.  
– ‘DVD Subtitle(discs subtitles)  
– ‘AudioTrack(discs soundtrack)  
– ‘DVD Menu(discs menu)  
2 Press 2to select {Language}, then press  
OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to select {OSD Language}.  
4 Enter its submenu by pressing OK.  
4 Press 34to select a language and press  
OK.  
5 Press 34to select a language and press  
OK.  
5 Repeat steps 3~4 for other language  
settings.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
TIPS:  
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Disc Operations  
IMPORTANT!  
Region Codes  
Depending on the DVD or  
This DVD Player is designed to support  
the Region Management System. Check  
the regional code number on the disc  
package. If the number does not match  
the Players region number (see table  
below), the Player may be unable to  
playback the disc.  
VIDEO CD, some operations may be  
different or restricted.  
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.  
Playable Discs  
Helpful Hints:  
– It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW or  
DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of  
disc or condition of the recording.  
– If you are having trouble playing a certain  
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.  
Improper formatted disc will not play on this  
DVD Player.  
Your DVD Player will play:  
DigitalVersitile Discs (DVDs)  
Video CDs (VCDs)  
SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)  
DigitalVideo Discs + Recordable  
[Rewritable] (DVD+R[W])  
Compact Discs (CDs)  
MP3 discs, picture (JPEG) files  
on CD-R(W).  
JPEG/ISO 9660 format  
Discs that can  
be played  
Region  
U.S.A. and  
(Example)  
Maximum 15 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  
ALL  
ALL  
ALL  
ALL  
1
2
Canada regions  
U.K and  
Europe regions  
Asia Pacific,Taiwan,  
Korea  
3
4
DivX disc on CD-R[W]/DVD+R[W]:  
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x  
Australia, New  
Zealand, Latam  
Q-pel accurate motion compensation  
Global Motion Compensation (GMC)  
playback  
Maximum files/folders per disc:  
Maximum files displayed 1,500  
Maximum folders 150  
Russia and India regions  
ALL  
ALL  
5
6
China, Calcos Islands,  
Walls and Futuna Islands  
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  
IMPORTANT!  
Using the Disc Menu  
Depending on the disc, a menu may  
appear on theTV screen once you load  
the disc.  
If the inhibit icon (ø) appears on the  
TV screen when a button is pressed,  
it means the function is not available  
on the current disc or at the current  
time.  
To select a playback feature or item  
G Use the 1234or numeric keypad  
(0-9) on the Remote Control, then press  
PLAY Bto start playback.  
Playing discs  
1 Connect the power cords of the DVD  
Player andTV (and any optional stereo or  
AV receiver) to a power outlet.  
To access or exit from the menu  
G Press DISC MENU on the Remote  
Control.  
2 Turn on theTV power and set to the  
correctVideo In channel. (See page 18  
Setting up theTV).  
ForVCD with Playback Control  
(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)  
3 Press STANDBY-ON on the DVD Player  
front panel.  
PBC playback allows you to playVideo  
CDs interactively, following the menu on  
the display.  
You should see the DVD background  
screen on theTV.  
G In stop mode, use the numeric keypad  
(0-9) to select a track and PBC will turn  
off.  
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.  
Playback will start automatically  
Make sure the label side is facing up.  
For double-sided discs, load the side you  
want to play facing up.  
G During playback, press DISC MENU;  
If PBC was ON, it will switch to OFF  
and continue playback.  
If PBC was OFF, it will switch to ON  
and return to menu screen.  
5 Playback will start automatically. If not  
press PLAY B.  
If a disc menu appears on theTV, see  
Using the Disc Menu.  
If the disc is locked by parental control,  
you must enter your four-digit password.  
(See page 35-36).  
G During playback, pressing RETURN/  
TITLE will return to the menu screen (if  
PBC is on).  
6 At any time, simply press STOP to stop  
playback.  
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  
Basic playback controls  
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)  
Unless otherwise stated, all operations  
described are based on the use of  
Remote Control.  
Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce  
the video image during playback.  
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to increase and  
decrease the playback video image.  
Pausing playback  
2 Press 1234to pan across theTV  
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)  
screen (JPEG).  
1 During playback, press PAUSE ;.  
Playback will pause and sound will be  
muted.  
Repeat (DVD/VCD)  
G Press REPEAT continuously to choose a  
2 Press PAUSE ;again to select the next  
Repeat mode during playback.  
picture frame.  
REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD)  
3 To return to normal playback, press  
to repeat playback of the current  
PLAY B.  
chapter.  
REPEATTITLE (DVD)  
Selecting track/chapter  
(DVD/CD)  
to repeat playback of the current  
title.  
1 Press Tbriefly during playback to go to  
REPEAT SINGLE (VCD)  
to repeat playback of the current  
the next chapter/track  
2 Press Sto go to the previous track or  
track.  
chapter.  
REPEAT ALL (VCD)  
3 To go directly to any chapter/track, enter  
the chapter/track number using the  
numerical keys (0-9).  
to repeat playback of all the disc.  
OFF (DVD/VCD)  
to cancel the repeat mode.  
Helpful Hint:  
– REPEAT function is not available forVCD  
2.0 when PBC is on.  
Resuming playback from the last  
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD)  
G Press STOP 9 once to activate the auto  
resume mode.  
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD)  
G Press PLAY Band the disc will play from  
1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen  
the last point.  
starting point.  
G Press STOP 9to cancel the resume  
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen  
end point.  
mode.  
The section will now repeat  
continuously.  
3 To exit the sequence,press REPEATA-B.  
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  
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)  
Preview (DVD/VCD)  
1 Press 34during playback to select the  
required speed: 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 (backward  
or forward).  
TheTime Search function allows you to  
start playing at any chosen time on the  
disc.  
Sound will be muted.  
1 Press PREVIEW.  
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY B.  
2 Use 12keys to select an option.  
3 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from  
left to right in the time edit box using  
remote control numerical key pad.  
(e.g. 0:34:27)  
Forward / Reverse Searching  
(DVD/VCD/CD)  
1 Press 12during playback to select the  
required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X or 20X  
(backward or forward).  
For DVD  
Time (example - 00:34:27)  
Title/Chapter (example - 000/008)  
Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or  
intermittent (CD).  
ForVCD  
Track Search (example - 00:30:00)  
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY B.  
Track (example - 001)  
4 Press the OK key to confirm.  
Playback starts from the selected time  
on the disc.  
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 a DivX disc  
This DVD player supports the DivX  
movie playback that you download from  
your computer onto a CD-R/RW (see  
page 36 for more information).  
Playing aTitle  
1 Press DISC MENU.  
The disc title menu appears on theTV  
screen.  
1 Load a DivX disc.  
2 Use 3 4 1 2 keys or numeric keypad  
Playback will start automatically. If not  
press PLAY B.  
(0-9) to select a play option.  
3 Press OK key to confirm.  
2 Pressing SUBTITLE on the remote  
control will turn on or off the subtitle.  
Camera Angle  
G Press ANGLE repeatedly to select  
3 If the disc has supported subtitle files  
(srt/sub/ssa/txt/ass/smi), youll be prompt  
to select the DivX subtitle file.  
different desired angle.  
Changing the Audio Language  
For DVD  
G If multilingual subtitles are embedded on  
the DivX disc, pressing SUBTITLE will  
change the subtitle language during  
playback.  
G Press AUDIO repeatedly to select  
different audio languages.  
Helpful Hint:  
Subtitles  
– For external subtitles, the system will  
display a list of available subtitles, select one  
of the DivX movies subtitle and press PLAY.  
G Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select  
different subtitle languages.  
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  
Repeat  
Playing MP3/JPEG Picture CD  
G Press REPEAT continuously to access  
This player can playback MP3, JPEG, or  
Picture CD files on a personally recorded  
CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD.  
different Play Mode.  
REPEAT SINGLE  
to repeat playback of the current file.  
IMPORTANT!  
REPEAT ALL  
disc.  
You have to turn on yourTV and set to  
the correctVideo In channel. (See page  
18 Setting up theTV).  
to repeat playback of all files in the  
OFF  
to cancel the repeat mode.  
General Operation  
1 Load a disc.  
Zoom picture (JPEG/ DivX)  
Playback will start automatically. If not  
press PLAY B.  
G During playback, press ZOOM  
repeatedly to display the picture with  
different scales.  
G Press STOP to display disc menu on the  
TV screen.  
G Use 1234 to view the zoomed picture.  
2 Use 1234to select a file and press  
OK to open the file.  
Preview (JPEG)  
JPEG  
6/103  
This function shows the content of the  
current folder or the whole disc.  
Images  
1. image  
2. image  
3. image  
4. image  
5. image  
6. image  
7. image  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8. image  
9. image  
8
9
10. image 10  
11. image 11  
12. image 12  
13. image 13  
14. image 14  
1 Press PREVIEW during playback.  
Thumbnails of 9 pictures appears on  
theTV screen.  
(example for 9 thumbnail pictures display)  
MP3  
MP3  
1/10  
1. music  
2. music  
3. music  
4. music  
5. music  
6. music  
7. music  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8. music  
9. music  
8
9
10. music 10  
2 Press S / T to display the other  
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select  
pictures on the previous/next page.  
and playback the file directly.  
3 Use 1234 to highlight one of the  
picture and press OK to start playback.  
Playback selection  
4 Press PREVIEW to return to the disc  
During playback, you can;  
menu.  
G Press S / T to select another file in  
the current folder.  
G Press ANGLE on the remote to rotate  
the picture files.  
G Press ;/ B repeatedly to pause/resume  
playback.  
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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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.  
Setting the DivX Subtitle font  
You can set the font type that supports  
the recorded DivX subtitle.  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
Language  
OSD Language  
DVD Subtitle  
Audio Track  
DVD Menu  
English  
English  
English  
English  
Cent. Eur.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press 2 to select {Language}.  
3 Press OK to confirm.  
DivX Subtitle  
Standard  
Cent. Eur.  
Cyrillic  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
1 In Language, press OK to enter the  
OSD Language  
DVD Subtitle  
Audio Track  
DVD Menu  
English  
English  
English  
English  
Cent. Eur.  
submenu.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {DivX Subtitle},  
DivX Subtitle  
then press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
below:  
Standard  
OSD Language  
Albanian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish,  
French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Kurdish  
(Latin), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish,  
Swedish andTurkish.  
This menu contains various language  
options for display language on the  
screen. For details, see page 21.  
Central European  
Audio, Subtitle, DVD Menu  
Albanian, Croat, Czech, Dutch, English,  
German, Hungarian, Irish, Polish,  
Romanian, Slovak, Slovene and Sorbian.  
These menus contain various language  
options for audio, subtitle and DVD menu  
which may be recorded on the DVD disc.  
For details, see page 21.  
Cyrillic  
Bulgarian, Belorussian, English,  
Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian, Serbian  
and Ukrainian.  
Simplified Chinese  
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press  
OK to confirm your selection.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
TIPS:  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
Video Setup  
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.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Video}.  
3 Press OK to confirm.  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
MULTI  
TV Display  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
TV Type  
YPbPr  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
4:3 LETTERBOX 4:3 PANSCAN  
TV Display  
Off  
MULTI  
YPbPr  
Off  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
16:9  
TV Type  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
TVType  
1 In Video, press OK to enter the  
This menu contains the options for  
setting the aspect ratio of the DVD  
Player according to the connectedTV. For  
details, see page 20.  
submenu.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {TV Display}, then  
press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
below:  
4:3 PANSCAN –  
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 LETTERBOX –  
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.  
4 Select an item and press OK.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press  
OK to confirm your selection.  
Progressive - turning on/off  
In the progressive scan mode, you can  
enjoy the high quality picture with less  
flickers. It only works when you have  
connected the DVD playersY Pb Pr jacks  
to yourTV that supports the progressive  
video input. Otherwise, the a distorted  
picture will appear on theTV. For proper  
progressive scan set up, see page 30.  
Follow the instructions shown on the  
TV to confirm the selection (if any).  
If a distorted picture appears on the  
TV screen, wait for 15 seconds for auto  
recovery.  
To reset Progressive Scan to OFF:  
1 Press OPEN CLOSE 0 on the DVD  
system to open the disc tray.  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
2 Press 2followed by AUDIO the remote  
control.  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
MULTI  
TV Display  
The DVD background screen will  
appear on theTV.  
TV Type  
YPbPr  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
Off  
On  
Off  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
1 In Video, press OK to enter the  
submenu.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Progressive}, then  
press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
below:  
Off  
To disable Progressive Scan function.  
On  
To enable Progressive Scan function.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
HD JPEG Mode  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
You can enjoy unsurppressed pictures at  
its native resolution via your HDMI  
connection or progressive scan mode.  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
MULTI  
TV Display  
TV Type  
YPbPr  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
Off  
480p/576p  
720p  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track Rating  
1080i  
Auto  
4:3 LETTERBOX  
MULTI  
TV Display  
TV Type  
YPbPr  
Video Output  
Progressive  
HD JPEG Mode  
HDMI Output  
1 In Video, press OK to enter the  
Off  
submenu.  
HD JPEG  
Auto  
HD JPEG  
SD JPEG  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {HDMI Output},  
then press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
1 In Video, press OK to enter the  
below:  
submenu.  
480p  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {HD JPEG Mode},  
Progressive output in 480 lines for NTSC  
TV.  
then press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
576p  
below:  
Progressive output in 576 lines for PALTV.  
HD JPEG (High Definition JPEG)  
Displays picture at the actual resolution.  
720p  
Progressive output upscale to 720 lines.  
1080i  
SD JPEG (Standard Definition JPEG)  
Interlaced output upscale to 1080 lines.  
Displays picture at suppressed resolution.  
Auto (default setting)  
Output automatically based on your  
displays supported resolution.  
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press  
OK to confirm your selection.  
4 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press  
HDMI Output  
OK to confirm your selection.  
For HDMI connection, you are able to  
select the video output resolution  
selection.The available options will be  
displayed once you have connected the  
HDMI connection (see page 14).  
Helpful hints:  
– If no display appears on theTV screen due  
to unsupported resolution, reconnect any  
available interlace video output to your  
display and re-adjust the resolution settings  
to 480p/576p.  
– Select AUTO to automatically display the  
best resolutions settings.  
It may take a while for the DVD  
player and input device to  
communicate and initialise.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
Audio Setup  
Digital Output  
Set the Digital output according to your  
optional audio equipment connection.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Audio  
Track}.  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
3 Press OK to confirm.  
PCM  
96K  
Off  
PCM  
All  
Digital Output  
LPCM Output  
Night Mode  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
Digital Output  
LPCM Output  
Night Mode  
PCM  
96K  
Off  
1 In AudioTrack, press OK to enter the  
submenu.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Digital Output},  
then press OK.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
below:  
All  
If you have connected your DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT to a multi-channel  
decoder/receiver.  
PCM  
Only if yourTV or receiver is not capable  
of decoding multi-channel audio.  
4 Select an item and press OK.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
Night Mode - turning on/off  
LPCM Output  
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 favorite action  
movie without disturbing others at night.  
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.  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
PCM  
96K  
Off  
Digital Output  
LPCM Output  
Night Mode  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
Off  
On  
PCM  
96K  
Off  
Digital Output  
LPCM Output  
Night Mode  
96K  
48K  
1 In AudioTrack, press OK to enter the  
submenu.  
1 In AudioTrack, press OK to enter the  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Night Mode}, then  
submenu.  
press OK.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {LPCM Output},  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
then press OK.  
below:  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options  
On  
below:  
Select this to level out the volume. This  
feature is only available for movies with  
Dolby Digital mode.  
48K  
Playback a disc recorded at the sampling  
rate of 48kHz.  
Off  
Select this when you want to enjoy the  
surround sound with its full dynamic  
range.  
96K  
Playback a disc recorded at the sampling  
rate of 96kHz that can only be achieved  
in Stereo-Classic mode.  
4 Select an item and press OK.  
4 Select an item and press OK.  
Helpful Hint:  
– LPCM Output can be selected only when  
PCM is activated.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
Rating  
Changing the Password  
The same password is used for both  
Parental Control. Enter your 4 digit  
password when prompted on the screen.  
The default password is 0000.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {Rating}.  
3 Press OK to confirm.  
1 In Rating, press OK to enter the  
submenu.  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Change}  
(Cambiar), then press OK.  
Password  
Rating  
Change  
8. Adult  
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
your old four-digit password.  
When doing this for the first time, key  
in 0000.  
Factory defaults  
DivX Registration  
Reset  
Display  
If you forget your old four-digit  
password, key in 0000.  
4 Enter the new four-digit password.  
5 Enter the new four-digit password second  
time to confirm.  
The new four-digit password will now  
take effect.  
Language  
Video Audio Track  
Rating  
Old Password  
New Password  
Confirm Password  
Done  
6 Press OK to confirm.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
Rating explanations  
Setting the Rating  
1 KID SAFE  
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.  
Kids material; recommended especially for  
children and viewers of all ages.  
2 G  
General Audience; recommended as acceptable  
for viewers of all ages.  
3 PG  
Parental Guidance suggested.  
4 PG13  
Material is unsuitable for children under age 13.  
5-6 PG-R  
Parental Guidance - Restricted; recommended  
1 In Rating, press OK to enter the  
that parents restrict children under 17 from  
viewing or allow to view only when supervised by  
a parent or adult guardian.  
submenu.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Rating}, then  
press OK to select a rating level for the  
disc inserted.  
7 NC-17  
No children under age 17; not recommended  
viewing for children under age 17.  
To disable rating control and plays all  
discs, select {8 Adult}.  
8 ADULT  
Mature material;should be viewed only by  
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or  
language.  
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
the four-digit password (Changing the  
password).  
DVDs that are rated above the level  
you selected will not play unless you  
enter your four-digit password.  
Helpful Hints:  
– VCD, CD have no level indication, so  
parental control function has no effect on  
these type of discs.This applies to most  
duplicated 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.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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DVD Setup Menu Options  
Restoring to original settings  
DivX registration  
Setting the Defaultfunction will reset all  
options and your personal settings to the  
factory defaults and all your personal  
settings will be erased.  
This DVD Player provides you the DivX®  
VOD (Video On Demand) registration  
code that allows you to rent and  
purchase videos using the DivX® VOD  
service.  
1 In Rating, press OK to enter the  
For more information, visit  
submenu.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {Factory Defaults},  
1 In Rating, press OK to enter the  
then select {Reset}.  
submenu.  
3 Press OK to confirm.  
All settings will now reset to factory  
defaults.  
2 Press 3 4 to highlight {DivX  
Registration}, then select {Display}.  
3 Press OK on the remote control.  
The registration code will appear.  
Language  
Video  
Audio Track  
Rating  
DivX(R) Video On Demand:  
Registration code is :  
BX3W4DJE  
OK  
4 Use the registration code to purchase or  
rent the videos from DivX® VOD service  
Follow the instructions and download the  
video onto a CD-R for playback on this  
DVD player.  
Helpful Hint:  
– All the downloaded videos from DivX®  
VOD can only be played back on this DVD  
player.  
To return to the previous menu, press OK.  
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Specifications  
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)  
AUDIO PERFORMANCE  
Number of lines  
Playback  
625  
525  
DA Converter  
DVD  
24 bit, 192 kHz  
fs 96 kHz  
Multistandard (PAL/NTSC)  
4Hz- 44kHz  
4Hz- 22kHz  
4Hz- 20kHz  
90 dB  
85 dB  
90 dB  
fs 48 kHz  
fs 44.1kHz  
CD/VCD  
VIDEO PERFORMANCE  
Signal-Noise (1kHz)  
Dynamic range(1kHz)  
Crosstalk (1kHz)  
DA Converter  
YPbPr  
10 bit, 54mHz  
0.7Vpp 75 ohm  
Video Output  
1Vpp 75 ohm  
Distortion/noise (1kHz)  
80 dB  
MPEG MP3  
MPEG Audio L3  
VIDEO FORMAT  
Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD  
CONNECTIONS  
YPbPr Output  
Video Output  
Audio Output(L+R) Cinch (white/red)  
Digital Output  
MPEG 1 forVCD  
MPEG-4 (.avi)  
DivX  
Cinch 3x  
Cinch (yellow)  
DVD  
Horiz. resolution  
Vertical resolution  
50Hz  
60Hz  
1 coaxial  
720 pixels  
576 lines  
720 pixels  
480 lines  
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM  
IEC61937 for MPEG 1/2,  
Dolby Digital  
VCD  
50Hz  
60Hz  
Horiz. resolution  
Vertical resolution  
352 pixels  
288 lines  
352 pixels  
240 lines  
HDMI Output  
Type A surector  
CABINET  
Dimensions (w x h x d)  
Weight  
AUDIO FORMAT  
435 x 48 x 310 mm  
Approximately 2.2 kg  
Digital  
MPEG  
PCM  
compressed Digital  
16, 20, 24 bits  
fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz  
96, 112, 128, 256  
kbps & variable  
bit rate fs, 32, 44.1,  
48 kHz  
MP3(ISO 9660)  
POWER CONSUMPTION  
Power Supply Rating  
Power consumption  
120V; 60Hz  
14 W  
Power consumption in Standby mode < 3W  
Analog Sound Stereo  
Dolby Surround compatible downmix from Dolby Digital  
multi-channel sound  
Specifications subject to change without prior notice  
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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.  
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 yourTVs manual for correctVideo In  
channel selection. Change theTV channel until you  
see the DVD screen.  
Check if theTV is switched on.  
If the progressive scan feature is activated but the  
connectedTV does not support progressive signals  
or the cables are not connected accordingly, see  
page 19 for proper progressive scan set up or  
deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:  
1) Press OPEN CLOSE on the DVD system to open  
the disc tray.  
2) Press 2followed by AUDIO the remote control.  
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 PlayersTVType 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.  
Disc cant 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.  
Region code incorrect.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
Picture freezes momentarily  
during playback  
Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and  
clean with a soft cloth wiping from center 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  
Operations may not be permitted by the disc.  
operating commands during playback.  
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.  
No sound during DivX movies playback The audio codec may not be supported by the DVD  
player.  
No HDMI output  
Check the video output is HDMI enabled.  
Check the connection between theTV and the  
HDMI jack of DVD player.  
See if theTV supports this 480p/576p/720p/1080i  
DVD player.  
Abnormal HDMI output screen  
Blank/ colored screen  
If show noise appears on the screen, it means that  
TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Content Protection).  
Power off the set and wait for a while before turning  
ON the set again.  
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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 a  
TV that has ComponentVideo In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/  
Pr, etc.).  
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.  
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 softwares 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.  
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 (orALL  
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.  
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.  
DivX 3.11/4x/5x: 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  
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).  
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.  
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression  
system.MP3is 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.  
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY  
Ninety (90) Days Free Product Exchange  
Ninety-One (91) Days-One (1)Year Reduced-Cost Exchange  
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants this  
product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to  
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Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt  
can be provided.  
Products sold AS IS or RENEWED.  
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warranty and exchange program. Product received by Philips  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
cannot be returned. Replacement product can only be sent if all QUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR  
warranty requirements are met. Failure to follow all require-  
ments can result in delay of exchange process.  
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO  
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIM-  
ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY.  
EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE  
Your warranty does not cover:  
Shipping charges to return defective product.  
Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-  
ment of customer controls on the product, and installation  
or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.  
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inci-  
dental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how  
Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or  
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a  
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause service contract agreement with the PHILIPS partnership within  
not within the control of Philips.  
ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long  
an implied warranty lasts does not apply.  
Damage occurring to product during shipping when improp-  
erly packaged or cost associated with packaging.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.  
Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026  
(Warranty: 4835 710 27475)  
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