Read your User’s Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/support 3139 246 14692 01-28 DVP4000_782 18/01/2005, 2:54 AM...
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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DVD system may require a playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology advances, these enhancements will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www.philips.com/support for software upgrade. 3139 246 14692 19/01/2005, 11:10 AM...
Contents Introduction Supplied accessories ... 5 Care and safety information ... 5 Connections Connecting TV ... 6-7 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr) .. Using an accessory RF modulator ... Connecting the power cord ... 7 Optional: Connecting to an Audio System ...
10 cm (4 inch) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm (4 inches) Care of the cabinet – Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Connections Connecting TV AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN AUDIO COAXIAL VIDEO IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system. –...
RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator (example only) INT IN TO TV AUDIO IN VIDEO CH3 CH4 Antenna or Cable TV signal AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL VIDEO IMPORTANT! – If your TV 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 the TV.
Connections Optional: Connecting to an Audio System STEREO AUDIO COAXIAL VIDEO Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or Right / Left Audio In jack Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your TV.
Front and Rear Panels POWER B – To switch the DVD Player to Standby mode or ON / (OPEN/CLOSE) – Open/Close the disc tray POWER Audio Out (Left/Right) – Connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier, receiver or stereo system COAXIAL (Digital audio out) –...
Functional Overview Remote Control RETURN / TITLE – To go back to previous menu / show title menu DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD version 2.0 only) 1 2 3 4 –...
Step 1: Using the Remote Control Pull out the plastic protective sheet. To replace battery (Lithium CR2025); pull out the battery compartment replace a new battery and fully insert the battery compartment back to the original position. Close the cover. Using the Remote Control to operate the Player Aim the Remote Control...
Getting Started Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV This DVD Player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc to play on this Player, the color system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player should match.
Step 3: Setting language preference 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.
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – Depending on the DVD or 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.
IMPORTANT! 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. Playing discs Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and TV (and any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a power outlet.
Disc Operations Basic playback controls Unless otherwise stated, all operations described are based on the use of Remote Control. Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3) During playback, press PAUSE ;. Playback will pause and sound will be muted. Press PAUSE ; again to select the next picture frame.
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD) Press 3 4 during playback to select the required speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 (backward or forward). Sound will be muted. To return to normal speed, press PLAY B. Forward / Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/CD) Press 1 2 during playback to select the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X or 16X (backward or forward).
Disc Operations Playing MP3/JPEG Picture CD This player can playback MP3, JPEG, or Picture CD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 11 “Setting up the TV”).
This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD Player to suit your particular requirements. Language Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select {LANGUAGE}. Press OK to confirm. OSD Menu This menu contains various language options for display language on the screen.
DVD Setup Menu Options Progressive – turning on/off This feature is only applicable if you have connected this DVD Player to a Progressive Scan TV through the Y Pb Pr jacks (see page 6). In ‘VIDEO SETUP’, press OK to enter the submenu.
Digital Output Set the Digital output according to your optional audio equipment connection. In ‘AUDIO SETUP’, press OK to enter the submenu. Press 3 4 to highlight {DIGITAL OUTPUT}, then press OK. Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options below: Turn off the digital output.
DVD Setup Menu Options Night Mode - turning on/off 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. In ‘AUDIO SETUP’, press OK to enter the submenu.
Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control. Enter your four digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 0000. In ‘RATING’, press OK to enter the submenu. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your old four-digit password.
DVD Setup Menu Options Rating explanations 1 KID SAFE – Kids material; recommended especially for children and viewers of all ages. – General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. 3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested. 4 PG13 –...
No audio at digital output Disc can’t be played Picture freezes momentarily during playback Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support 01-28 DVP4000_782 Solution – 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.
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Player does not respond to some operating commands during playback. DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs Menu items cannot be selected Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support 01-28 DVP4000_782 Troubleshooting Solution – Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again.
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 conventional TVs.