Philips DVD755VR/00 Owner's Manual

Philips DVD755VR/00 Owner's Manual

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DVD755VR/00
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  • Page 1 Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First time setup, and •...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of...
  • Page 3: Index

    Index English ... 4 Français ...39 Deutsch ...75 Nederlands ...111 Español ...147...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ...2 Index ...3 Before Use ...5-6 Playable Discs ...5 Remote Control Operation Range ...5 Precautions ...6 Notes on Discs ...6 About Symbols ...6 Selecting the Viewing Source...6 Front Panel and Display Window ...7 Remote Control ...8 Rear Panel ...9 Preparation Connections ...10-11...
  • Page 5: Before Use

    Playable Discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, DVD±RW, Kodak PICTURE CD, SVCD, and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    Before Use (Cont’d) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. When setting the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback.
  • Page 7: Front Panel And Display Window

    SOURCE DVD/VCR Selector PAUSE( \ \ \ \ ) Pause palyback Disc Tray temporarily/ frame- Insert a disc here. by-frame playback. STOP ( x x ) Stops playback. Forward Skip/Scan/Fast-Forward Go to NEXT chapter/track.Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search. Winds the tape forwards.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control DVD/VCR select button Select the output source (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. DISC MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    AERIAL Connect the aerial using this jack. EURO AV2 DECODER Connect to pay-TV decoder or another video recorder. DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT AERIAL EURO AV2 DECODER EURO AV1 RF OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO...
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
  • Page 11: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT or AUDIO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) jacks on this unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
  • Page 12: Before Operation - Vcr Part

    Before Operation - VCR part Tuning in a video channel on your Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the DVD+VCR through the RF cable. If you have used a lead you will not have to tune SCART your TV, simply select the AV channel.The AV channel is...
  • Page 13: Setting The Clock Manually

    Setting the clock Manually The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time and date settings for your DVD+VCR. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press b or B to select TIME DATE. Press OK. - - - TIME DATE Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to alter the HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR.
  • Page 14: How To Using The Main Menu

    Before Operation - VCR part How to using the main menu This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled from the Remote Control Handset. Switch on your TV set and video recorder by pressing the 1 1 button.
  • Page 15: Tuning In Tv Stations Manually

    Tuning in TV Stations Manually In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your VCR to store them. Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 16: Changing The Other Of Tv Stations

    Before Operation - VCR part Changing the order of TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them again.The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order.
  • Page 17: Before Operation - Dvd Part

    General Explanation This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the disc.
  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Initial Settings You can set your own Personal Preferences on the player. General Operation Press SYSTEM MENU. The setup menu appears. Original Disc Audio English Disc Subtitle Disc Menu French Rating German Country Code Spanish TV Aspect Italian...
  • Page 19: Sound

    Sound Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM if you connected the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder).
  • Page 20: Parental Control

    Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children.Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.
  • Page 21: Operation With Tape

    Playing a tape You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). Getting a better picture When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically.
  • Page 22: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    Operation with tape (Continued) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out. Your DVD+VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette.
  • Page 23: Showview Programming

    ShowView Programming ShowView greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording by simply entering a ShowView Code. ShowView Codes are published in most TV guide magazines; they can vary one to nine numbers in length. is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
  • Page 24: Timer Recording Using On Screen Display

    Operation with tape (Continued) Timer recording using On Screen Display You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date. Note Before setting the timer make sure that you have set the DVD+VCR clock correctly and you know which stations you have tuned TV stations on your DVD+VCR.
  • Page 25: Operation With Dvd And Video Cd

    Playing a DVD and Video CD VCD2.0 Playback Setup Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. Audio system:Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
  • Page 26: Slow Motion

    Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (continued) VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Slow Motion Press . or > during still mode. The player will enter SLOW mode. Press . or > repeatedly to select the required speed : t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4 or t 1/2 (backward) or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward).
  • Page 27: Zoom

    General Features (continued) VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Zoom The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. If you press ZOOM repeatedly, the magnification level increase up to six steps Use the b B v V buttons to move through the zoomed picture.
  • Page 28: Operation With Audio And Mp3 Disc

    Operation with Audio and MP3 Disc Playing an Audio CD and MP3 Disc The DVD Player can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD;...
  • Page 29: Pause

    Operation with Audio and MP3 Disc (Continued) Pause Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To return to playback, press PLAY N or press PAUSE/STEP again. Moving to another Track Press . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.
  • Page 30: Operation With Jpeg Disc

    Operation with JPEG Disc JPEG Viewing a JPEG disc This DVD+VCR can play discs with JPEG files and Kodak picture CD. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 31: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Disc The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode. mark will appear to the right of the word Program on the right side of the menu screen.
  • Page 32: Additional Operation

    Additional Operation On Screen Display You may easily display the current time or tape counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week, programme channel, tape speed and operational mode of your VCR on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape.
  • Page 33: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

    Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound decoder.This allows you to record and playback the sound in several different ways.Video cassettes recorded on your VCR will have a normal mono audio track and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.These stereo tracks allow you to make audio recordings in Hi-Fi stereo or bilingual mode...
  • Page 34: Special Recording

    Special Recording Copying from DVD To VCR This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the DIRECT DUBBING button. Note If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you may not be able to copy the disc.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom DVD or VCR do not DVD or VCR button is not switched work properly. properly. No power. The power cord is disconnected. The power is on, but the No disc is inserted.
  • Page 36: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 18). Code Language Code 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Ameharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565...
  • Page 37: Country/Area Code List

    Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Area Code” (See page 20). Code Country/Area Code Country/Area Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles Faroe Islands Angola France Antarctica...
  • Page 38: Specification

    Specification General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Timer System Laser Video Head system Signal system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Inputs (VCR) Audio Video Outputs (DVD) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) Outputs (VCR) Audio...

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