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Philips DVD712 Owner's Manual

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Digital Video Disc Player
Owner's Manual
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• First Time Setup, and
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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! For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 DVD712...
  • 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 purchase at once.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. SmartPicture is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DVD712 Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    CD on your television. We hope you enjoy this DVD Player and learn to use its features. To get the most from the DVD Player, read this manual carefully. It will describe how you can access these features.

  • Page 7: Playable Discs 7

    Players with the same region code. For example, if a Disc is labeled for Region 2, you can not play the DVD on this DVD Player. A mes- sage will appear on the TV screen, but not the DVD Player display panel.

  • Page 8: General Information

    Unless stated otherwise, the remote control can perform all operations. Always point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front of the DVD Player, not the TV. Details are on page 20. Make sure there are no barriers between the remote control and the DVD Player.

  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc. Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after you have fin- ished hooking up everything.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv Only

    AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV to the power outlet. Turn on the power of the TV and the DVD Player.
  • Page 11 AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV to the power outlet. Turn on the power of the TV and the DVD Player.
  • Page 12 AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV to the power outlet. Turn on the power of the TV and the DVD Player.
  • Page 13 EXT1 or EXT2, etc. These channels often are near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, continue to change channels at the TV until you see the DVD Player’s screen saver on the TV screen. Set your Stereo Receiver to the correct Audio In channel or sound source.
  • Page 14 10 and 12. You only need one video connection. You may connect a subwoofer (not supplied) to the SUB WF. OUT jack on the DVD Player. Follow the instructions sup- plied with the subwoofer. Connect the power cords of all the equipment to power outlets.

  • Page 15: Ntsc/Pal Settings, Black Level Shift 15

    If you set the DVD Player to NTSC, set Black level shift to On. This will improve the color contrast during Disc playback. Black level shift has no effect if the DVD Player is set to PAL. To set Black level shift to On, follow these steps.

  • Page 16: Playing A Disc

    In channel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen. Details are on page 9. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the DVD Player to open the disc tray. Load your Disc in the tray, with the label facing up.

  • Page 17: Searching, Track/Chapter Selection 17

    AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Forward and Reverse Searching On a DVD, to search the Disc at four times the normal speed, press and hold H or G for about two seconds during playback. To search at 32 times the normal speed, press and hold H or G again.

  • Page 18: Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

    18 Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Slow Motion During Disc playback, press the SYSTEM MENU button to access the menu bar. Press B repeatedly to select H (Slow motion) in the menu bar. Press p to enter the Slow motion menu. Playback will pause.

  • Page 19: Scan, Shuffle 19

    CD, activating Shuffle will play all the Tracks in random order. Press the SHUFFLE button. SHUFFLE will appear briefly on the DVD Player display panel. The Tracks or Chapters will begin playing in random order. To return to normal order playback, press the SHUFFLE button again.

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    Press to turn on or off the power of the DVD Player. Details are on page 16. The Standby light will appear if the DVD Player is in Standby mode. Display Panel Information about the current Disc and playback features appears here.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel 21

    10-13. AC Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD Player. COAXIAL (Digital Audio Out) Connect an optional audio coaxial digital cable here and to the coaxial digital Audio In jack of a Stereo Receiver.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Buttons

    22 Remote Control Buttons Press to turn on the DVD Player power if the Player is in Standby mode. Or, press to put the DVD Player in Standby mode. Press to select numbered items in a menu. Details are on page 16.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Buttons

    Press to access or remove the bit rate display during Disc playback. Details are on page 49. Press to access the Disc menu of a DVD. Details are on page 26. Press to acknowledge a menu selection. Press and hold for two seconds to search backward during play- back.

  • Page 24: Menu Bars

    Menu Bar 1 User Preference Settings Set your preferences for audio and video quality, depending on the equipment you connected to the DVD Player. Also set up Languages, Access Control, Playback Control, and DVD Player display messages here. Subtitle Language If the current Disc has subtitles in multiple languages, select a language here.

  • Page 25: On-Screen Symbols / Status Window 25

    On-screen Symbols / Status Window 25 On-screen Symbols The following symbols appear in the top left corner of the TV screen when you activate a feature. Scan The first 10 seconds of each scan Track or Chapter will play. Details are on page 19.

  • Page 26: Disc Menus, Playback Control

    Load a Video CD with PBC and press the PLAY B but- ton. The Video CD will show instructions or options on the TV screen. Use the DVD Player’s remote control buttons as directed by the Video CD. Press RETURN to go to a previous menu.

  • Page 27: Audio And Subtitle Languages 27

    Audio Language Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. You may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc. The movie may have special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or featured soundtracks by following these steps.

  • Page 28: Zoom, Angles

    28 Zoom, Angles VIDEO CD Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during DVD playback and pan through the enlarged image. Press the ZOOM button during DVD playback. a Zoom will be selected in the menu bar. off p press OK to pan Within five seconds, press o or p to choose 1.33, 2 or 4.

  • Page 29: Time Search 29

    VIDEO CD Time Search lets you choose a specific time at which you want to begin Disc playback. Press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press the B button repeatedly to select Press the p button. Playback will pause; a time edit box will appear, showing the elapsed playing time of the current Disc, or the point at which the Disc is currently.

  • Page 30: Access Control

    Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set. This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs.
  • Page 31 Activating/Deactivating Child Lock in Access Control Press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press the p button repeatedly to select the B button. Access control will be highlighted. Press the B button again, then press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code. Details are on page 30. Access control Status window [ ] [ ] [ ]...

  • Page 32: Helpful Hints

    TV screen. The locked | | will appear. If the Disc continues playing, press the STOP C button again to stop play- back. You may need to turn off the DVD Player or remove the disc before the Disc is completely Locked. The next time you turn on the DVD Player, the Disc will not play unless you enter the four-digit code.
  • Page 33 Setting Parental Levels DVDs may contain alternative scenes that conform to the Parental Level, or movie rating, that you select. The Parental Level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes on the Disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play.

  • Page 34: Access Control

    34 Access Control (cont'd) Changing the Country If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the Disc. The Disc manufacturer sets these codings. For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States.

  • Page 35: Repeat, Repeat A-B 35

    REPEAT OFF will appear briefly on the DVD Player’s dis- play panel. Repeat A-B You can also set the DVD Player to play only a specific portion of a Chapter or Track repeatedly. Follow these steps. Press the PLAY B button to start Disc playback.

  • Page 36: Video Fts

    36 Video FTS VIDEO CD A Video FTS Program lets you play your favorite Titles/Chapters or Tracks/Indexes in the order you set. A Program can contain 20 items (titles, chapters, etc.). Setting up a Program While playback is stopped, press the SYSTEM MENU but- ton.
  • Page 37 Erasing an entire Program While playback is stopped, press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press the B button repeatedly to select Selection in the menu bar. Press the p button repeatedly to select Clear all, then press the OK button. This will erase the program and set FTS to Off automatically.

  • Page 38: Audio Cd Fts

    38 Audio CD FTS AUDIO CD An Audio CD FTS Program lets you play your favorite Tracks in the order you set. A Program can contain 20 Tracks. Setting up a Program Load an Audio CD. Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary.
  • Page 39 Erasing a Program Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary. Press the p button repeatedly to select CLEAR ALL, then press the OK button. This erases the Program for the current Disc and sets FTS to Off. Turning FTS On or Off Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary.

  • Page 40: Mp3 Playback

    (analog) using your personal computer. (You will need MP3 recording software. Materials and equipment with which to make MP3 recordings are not supplied with this DVD Player. Check with your retailer for details about MP3, or visit the Philips web site at www.philips.com.) This chart compares the sound quality of MP3 recordings based on the speed, or bit rate, at which they were recorded.
  • Page 41 REPEAT button repeatedly. Press the REPEAT button once to play a Track repeatedly. REPEAT TRK will appear on the DVD Player’s display panel. Press the REPEAT button again to play an Album repeatedly. REPEAT ALBM will appear on the DVD Player’s display panel.

  • Page 42: Tv Shape

    42 TV Shape Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press the p button to select TV shape will be selected. Press the B button. Press the o p buttons to select 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 pan- scan, or 16:9, then press the OK button. Select 16:9 if you have a widescreen TV.

  • Page 43: Video Shift 43

    The factory sets the DVD Player so the picture will be centered on your TV screen. Use this setting to personalize the position of the picture on your TV by moving it to the left or right. Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 44 You can select one of four predefined sets of color settings or define your own Personal color settings. This feature is a lot like adjusting Brightness, Contrast, etc., on your TV. However, these settings affect the picture sent by the DVD Player to the TV. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press p to select , then press B.

  • Page 45: Digital Output

    After connecting the DVD Player to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the DVD Player’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which DVD Player audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set your Digital Output accordingly. The information in step 4 will help you make your choice.

  • Page 46: Sound (Analog Output)

    46 Sound (Analog Output) If you used the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD Player to connect to a Stereo Receiver, you need to choose a setting for Analog Output. First, make sure you used the red and white jacks, not the COAXIAL or OPT OUT Digital Audio Out jacks.

  • Page 47: Subwoofer Cut-Off, Night Mode 47

    Subwoofer Cut-off The frequency of the subwoofer output can be set to High (200Hz) or Low (100Hz) to match your system’s playback sound quality. Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press p repeatedly to select Press p repeatedly to select Sub-woofer Cut-off, then press B.

  • Page 48: Karaoke Vocal, Language

    48 Karaoke Vocal, Language Karaoke Vocal Set Karaoke Vocal to On only when you are playing a multi-channel karaoke DVD. The karaoke channels on the Disc will be mixed into a normal stereo sound. Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press p repeatedly to select Press p repeatedly to select Karaoke vocal, then press B.

  • Page 49: Bit Rate Indicator, Help Text 49

    Bit Rate Indicator The Bit Rate Indicator shows the bit rate for video and audio, as well as the total bit rate. This is available during playback of DVDs and Super Video CDs. To see the Bit Rate Indicator, press the DISPLAY button once during Disc playback.

  • Page 50: Helpful Hints

    Our representatives will be happy to assist you. No power • Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the front of the DVD Player to turn on the DVD Player. • Make sure you connected the power cord to an AC power outlet.
  • Page 51 • Reset the DVD Player by switching it off, then on again. The DVD Player does not respond to the remote control. • Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD Player. Details are on page 20.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S- Video In jack. VIDEO OUT Jack: Jack on the back of the DVD Player that sends video to a TV. Widescreen: A TV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately...

  • Page 53: Specifications 53

    OPTICAL READOUT SYSTEM Laser type Semiconductor AlGaAs Numerical Aperture 0.60 (DVD)/0.45 (VCD/CD) Wavelength 650 nm (DVD)/780 nm (VCD/CD) VIDEO FORMAT DA Converter Signal handling Digital Compression MPEG2 (DVD)/MPEG1 (VCD) TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/50Hz) Horizontal Resolution 720 pixels Vertical Resolution 576 lines Video CD...

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, Digital Video Disc Player showing proof of date of purchase. Attach it to the owner’s manual and keep both nearby.

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    El Paso, TX 79928 ATTENTION: DVD PLAYER EXCHANGE A replacement will be sent to you via UPS within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the product. Your Address (street address to which replacement should be delivered, no P.O. boxes allowed):...

  • Page 56: Index

    Index of Information for your DVD Player ac power cord ... . .21 access control ...30-34 analog sound ....46 angle .

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