Philips DVD741VR Owner's Manual
Philips DVD741VR Owner's Manual

Philips DVD741VR Owner's Manual

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H9231CD(EN).QX3
02.9.5 7:13 PM
Digital Video Disc Player &
Video Cassette Recorder
Owner's Manual
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• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
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  • Page 1 • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! Page 1 For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 DVD741VR...
  • Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your pur- chase at once.
  • Page 3: Safety And General Information 3

    Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved. Page 3 Safety and General Information 3 This Class B digital apparatus...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 4 Table of Contents General Information Safety and General Information ....3 Table of Contents ......4 Introduction .
  • Page 5: Introduction 5

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Welcome! This DVD/VCR combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player and a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment. Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.
  • Page 6: Playable Discs And Video Cassettes

    Playable Video Cassettes The VCR of this DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips recommends you use only Video Cassettes that have the picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.
  • Page 7: Hookups 7

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Determining the best possible connection... Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV. However, the follow- ing guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality. If your television has Component Video In jacks (which also could be labelled Y Cr Cb,Y Pr Pb, or YUV and may be green, blue, and red), use the Component Video jacks (Y Cr Cb) for the best picture quality.
  • Page 8 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 8 Hookups (cont’d) Simplest connection using only supplied black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the ANT -IN (Antenna In) Jack of your DVD/VCR.
  • Page 9 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. Cable Box/DBS Cable Signal RF coaxial cable Connections Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS. Use an RF coaxial cable (as the one supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the ANT -IN (Antenna In) Jack on the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 10 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 10 Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 Cable Signal Connections Connect a Cable signal to the DVD/VCR’s ANT -IN (Antenna In) Jack. Use an RF coaxial cable (as the one supplied) to connect the ANT - OUT (Antenna Out) Jack on the DVD/VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
  • Page 11 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM DVD/VCR to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks Using the supplied red, white, and yellow cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 Antenna or...
  • Page 12 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 12 Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to a Stereo and to a TV that has Component Video In jacks Antenna/Cable TV Signal ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 Back of Stereo (example only) Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT -IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR.
  • Page 13 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo Receiver that is Dolby Digital-compatible Antenna/Cable TV VIDEO IN Back of TV (example only) Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT -IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR. Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the DVD/VCR’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Stereo Receiver.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Setup

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compart- ment with their + and –...
  • Page 15: First-Time Dvd/Vcr Setup 15

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Before turning on your DVD/VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the DVD/VCR and TV are connected correctly. You cannot program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System. Press VCR, then press POWER briefly on the front of the DVD/VCR.The green VIDEO light, the VCR/TV light, and the Power light will appear on...
  • Page 16: Video Cassette Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 16 Video Cassette Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichev- er channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVD/VCR is set to.
  • Page 17: Disc Playback 17

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM AUDIO CD Before you begin, turn on the power of the TV, stereo receiver and any other equipment connected to the DVD/VCR. Make sure the TV and the stereo receiver (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 8-13. Press POWER y y to turn on the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 18: Display Panel (Dvd)

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 18 Display Panel (DVD) Display with Dimmer Messages about current Disc oper- ations appear here. See Display Messages below.You can adjust the brightness of the display. Details are on pages 66-67. Disc tray Insert a Disc here. REPEAT:Appears during Repeat Playback of a Disc,...
  • Page 19: Display Panel (Vcr) 19

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM VIDEO Light (Green) This light appears when the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode.You can only watch video cassettes or access VCR features and TV channels when the green VIDEO light is on. To make the green VIDEO light come on, press OUTPUT SELECT on the remote control...
  • Page 20: Front Panel

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 20 Front Panel SOURCE Button Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode.The red DVD light appears in DVD mode.The green VIDEO light appears in the VCR mode. PLAY Button (DVD) Press to start Disc playback. Details are on page 17.
  • Page 21: Rear Panel 21

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM ANT -IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. Details are on pages 8-13. AUDIO IN (right/left) Jacks Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here.
  • Page 22: Remote Control Buttons

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 22 Remote Control Buttons MARKER Button Press to set a Marker, which gives you quick access to points you select on a Disc. Details are on page 54. SUBTITLE Button Press to select a language for DVD subtitles.
  • Page 23: Remote Control Buttons

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM SETUP Button Press to access or remove the DVD Player’s Setup menu. REC/OTR (record/one- touch recording) Button Press once to start a VCR recording. Details are on page 31. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 33.
  • Page 24: Channel Setup

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 24 Channel Setup Although your DVD/VCR may automatically memorize the chan- nels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you can set up the channels again. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 25 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Adding/Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 26 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 26 Channel Setup (cont’d) Reviewing Memorized Channels To see which TV channels the DVD/VCR has memorized, follow the steps below. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 27: Clock (Vcr) 27

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Follow the steps below to set the clock for the VCR. Make sure: The DVD/VCR is on and the VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. (If it does not, press VCR/TV once.) You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode.
  • Page 28: Daylight-Savings Time

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 28 Daylight-Savings Time You may program the DVD/VCR so the VCR clock will automati- cally move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October. Daylight-Savings Time is ON when you receive your DVD/VCR.Turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF by following the steps below.
  • Page 29: Language Selection (Vcr) 29

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Follow the steps below to change the language of the VCR on- screen displays and menus. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 30: Vcr On-Screen Status Displays

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 30 VCR On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT or certain function buttons.The contents of the status display will vary.To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 31: Video Cassette Recording

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a video cassette tape. Before you begin, make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichev- er channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVD/VCR is set to.
  • Page 32: Recording One Channel/Watching Another

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 32 Recording One Channel/Watching Another Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR, then press REC/OTR to record the cur- rent TV channel.
  • Page 33: One-Touch Recording 33

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: Place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Place the DVD/VCR in VCR position.
  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 34 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program your DVD/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. Before you begin: Set up the TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Details are on page 24. Set the clock.
  • Page 35 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Use the Number buttons (1-8) to select a slot in which to store the timer recording. There are eight slots. Numbers for open slots will flash on the screen. NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the screen briefly.
  • Page 36 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 36 Timer Recording (cont’d) Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart below.) You cannot use the SPEED button at this time. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM CHANNEL...
  • Page 37: Timer Recording

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. With the DVD/VCR on and in VCR mode and in VCR posi- tion (press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR), press VCR, then press DISC/MENU.
  • Page 38: Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 38 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes.The illustration uses two DVD/VCRs. Different VCRs may operate differently. 1. Audio cables from DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Jacks of DVD/VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks of DVD/ VCR 2 DVD/VCR 1 Playing unit DVD/VCR...
  • Page 39: Repeat Play 39

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Follow the steps below to play a video cassette repeatedly. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. SELECT op CHOOSE B →...
  • Page 40: Real-Time Tape Counter Memory

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 40 Real-Time Tape Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the real-time tape counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 41: Time Search 41

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Follow the steps below to program the DVD/VCR to search for- ward or backward on a tape a specific length of time.There must be a tape in the DVD/VCR. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 42: Special Effects Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 42 Special Effects Playback Before you begin, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release FF g (B) or REW h (s).
  • Page 43: Automatic Operation Features 43

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM The following tape playback features are available in VCR mode. (Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light is on, if necessary.) Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the DVD/VCR, the power will come on automatically.
  • Page 44: Multi-Channel Television Sound

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM 44 Multi-Channel Television Sound Your DVD/VCR can play tapes recorded in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from the left and right audio channels.Your DVD/VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usu- ally, that means your program is recorded in a second language).
  • Page 45 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU.
  • Page 46: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 46 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are automatical- ly recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.To play in Hi-Fi stereo the tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, follow steps 1-5 below. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 47: Blue Background 47

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON.The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACK- GROUND to OFF.When you select a channel that is receiving a weak signal, you will see and hear the static in the TV program- ming.The channel number will not appear on the screen when you...
  • Page 48: Disc Menus

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 48 Disc Menus Using the DVD Disc Menus Some DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the DVD or allow you to customize DVD playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or scene selection.To use the DVD Disc menu and select playback features, follow these steps.
  • Page 49: Fast Forward/Reverse Search 49

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM AUDIO CD Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. During playback, press DVD, then press FF g (B) or REW h (s) on the remote control. During DVD playback, pressing FF g (B) or REW h (s) repeatedly will forward or reverse the picture at twice, eight times, 30 times, or 60 times the normal play-...
  • Page 50: Specific Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 50 Specific Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback Specific Title/Chapter Playback Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. With a DVD in the DVD/VCR, press DVD, then press SEARCH MODE/TIME SEARCH once.
  • Page 51: Specific Track Playback 51

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM AUDIO CD There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track: Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE/TIME SEARCH button, or CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o). Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 52: Paused And Step-By-Step Playback, Resuming Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 52 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resuming Playback AUDIO CD Paused and Step-by-Step Playback During playback, press DVD, then press PAUSE k. Play will pause and the sound will be muted. When playing a DVD, press PAUSE k repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time.
  • Page 53: Repeat, A-B Repeat 53

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM AUDIO CD Repeat Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. During disc playback, press DVD, then repeatedly press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the TV screen as shown in the examples below.
  • Page 54: Markers

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 54 Markers AUDIO CD Use Markers to remember your favorite places on a disc.To set the Markers, follow these steps. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 55: Subtitles, Camera Angles 55

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Subtitles You can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback.You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 56: Parental Controls Password

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 56 Parental Controls Password Parental Controls limits viewing of DVDs that exceed the limits you set.This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD maker did not code the DVD. So, make sure your DVDs play according to your settings before you allow children access to the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 57: Parental Controls Levels 57

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 58: Audio Language

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 58 Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback.You can change the language only if multiple languages are available on the DVD. Before you begin, press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 59: Slow Motion, Zoom 59

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Slow Motion During playback, press DVD, then press PAUSE k. Press FF g (B). Slow motion playback will begin. Press FF g (B) repeatedly to vary the speed of slow motion playback.You may play the DVD at 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the nor- mal playback speed;...
  • Page 60: Programmed Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 60 Programmed Playback AUDIO CD You may determine the order in which Tracks will play.The order that you set is called the Program.To set up programmed playback, follow these steps. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 61: Random Playback, Stereo Sound Mode 61

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM AUDIO CD Random Playback You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random order instead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...).To set up Random Playback, follow these steps. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 62: Mp3 Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 62 MP3 Playback The DVD/VCR will play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable). Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 63: Mp3 Display Information, Mp3 Track Selection 63

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM MP3 Display Information, MP3 Track Selection 63 MP3 Display Information You can review MP3 file information during playback. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 64: Random Mp3 Playback, Programmed Mp3 Playback

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 64 Random MP3 Playback, Programmed MP3 Playback Random MP3 Playback Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. While playback is stopped, press DVD, then press MODE twice.
  • Page 65: On-Screen Displays 65

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM You can check information about the current DVD by pressing DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT on the remote control. Press DVD, then press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT dur- ing playback. CH 7/49 0:01:46 - 0:03:27 CH (Chapter): Current Chapter number / total Chapters Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT again.
  • Page 66: Display Settings

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 66 Display Settings You can change certain aspects of the DVD Player’s display screens, on-screen messages, and the display panel on the front of the DVD/VCR.You also can change the Aspect Ratio.To change such settings, follow these steps. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode.
  • Page 67 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Press K or L to select an item, then press OK. If you selected TV ASPECT, press o or p to select a set- ting, then press OK. Choose 4:3 LETTER BOX if you want black bars to appear at the top and bottom of the picture. Choose 4:3 PAN &...
  • Page 68: Language Settings

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 68 Language Settings You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVD Disc menus and the menus of the DVD Player SETUP menus of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 69 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Press o o or p p to select a setting, then press OK. If you select OTHER at the AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU screen, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire. Refer to the list below for the correct language code.You can only select other languages for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, and DISC MENU if the language is available on the Disc.
  • Page 70: Audio Settings

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 70 Audio Settings Choose the appropriate Audio Settings for your equipment.These settings only affect the playback of the DVD Player of the DVD/VCR. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 71: Black Level Settings,Trusurround Setting 71

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM Black Level Settings Adjust the Black Level Settings to make the black parts of the DVD picture as bright as you prefer. Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 72: Care And Maintenance/Specifications

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 72 Care and Maintenance, Specifications Care and Maintenance Cleaning the DVD/VCR • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD/VCR with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the DVD/VCR. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 73: Glossary 73

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memorizes all available TV channels.Then, when you press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) in VCR mode, you only scan through channels you receive.
  • Page 74: Helpful Hints

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 74 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.This information is displayed on the back of the product.
  • Page 75 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM There is no sound. • Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo Receiver. Details are on pages 11-13. • Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on pages 70-71. •...
  • Page 76 H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 76 Helpful Hints (cont’d) Power Failure • VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See pages 24-29 to set up the channels, clock, and language again. See pages 34-37 to reprogram your timer recordings.
  • Page 77: Helpful Hints

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM You can not insert a video cassette. • Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you. • Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing STOP/EJECT on the front of the DVD/VCR. •...
  • Page 78: Limited Warranty

    When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Philips for exchange, you will pay the shipping costs for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the shipping costs when returning a product to you.
  • Page 79 A replacement will be sent to you via UPS within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the product. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Philips for exchange, you will pay the shipping costs for shipment to Philips.
  • Page 80: Information Index

    H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:14 PM 80 Information Index ac power cord ....21 angle button ....22, 55 ant-in (antenna in) jack .

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