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01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 3 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 3 Index English ------------------------------------------6 2007-01-29 4:44:27 PM 2007-01-29 4:44:27 PM...
BACKPLATE OF THE SET NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD)
Contents Care and Safety Information Setup ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 General Information Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Connections Connecting to television ... 10~11 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... 10 Using Component Video jacks (YPbPr) ... 10 Using an accessory RF modulator ...11 Connecting the power cord ...12 Optional connections Connecting to a stereo system ...13...
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Viewing the disc playback information ...24~25 Using the OSD menu ... 24 Title/Chapter/Track selection ... 24 Time Search ... 24 Audio/Subtitle... 24 Angle ... 24 Time Display ...24-25 Preview ... 25 Viewing Audio CD playback information ... 25 Disc Go To / Track Go To / Track Selection ... 25 Special DVD Features ...
Care and Safety Information DANGER! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location –...
Accessories supplied Composite video cable (yellow) and Audio cables (white, red) DISC DISPLAY MENU Remote control and two AAA RETURN batteries TITLE SETUP NEXT PREV PLAY/PAUSE STOP MUTE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 9 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 9 General Information Region codes This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System.
Connections Connecting to television COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your television.
RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the television. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD player’s TV OUT...
Connections (continued) Connecting the power cord 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.
Connecting to a stereo system Stereo system has right/ left Audio In jacks Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your television. 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...
Product Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY ON – Turns on the player or switches to standby mode Disc Tray ç OPEN/CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the DVD player. Mains ~ (AC Power Cord) –...
Remote Control DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD 2.0 only) – Confi rms an entry or selection RETURN/TITLE – To go back to previous menu/ show title menu PREV í...
Getting Started Step 1 : Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+ –) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.
Step 3 : Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.
Getting Started Step 4 : Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD player, disc and TV should match in order for the disc to play. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV. - - Video Setup Page - - TV Type TV Display...
Step 5 : Setting the language The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. On-screen display (OSD) language Select this to change the language of this DVD player screen display menu.
Playback from Disc IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon 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. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
Starting disc playback Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the DVD player (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on the DVD player. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the front of the DVD player. You can also hold down the STOP button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray.
Playback Features Operations for video playback Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. While playing a disc, press REPEAT/ REPEAT A-B once to access repeat mode, then press to choose between repeat options. For DVD – Chapter (currently playing chapter) –...
Playback Features Viewing the disc playback information Using the OSD menu OSD menu shows the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/ subtitle language), a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback.
For VCD/SVCD – Total Elapsed (elapsed playing time of current Disc) – Total Remain (remaining playing time of current Disc) – Single Elapsed (elapsed playing time of current Track) – Single Remain (remaining playing time of current Track) Preview The preview function allows you to reduce the picture of 6 tracks enough to display in a full screen.
Playback Features Special DVD Features Playing a Title Press DISC MENU. The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. keys or alphanumeric to select a play option. keypad 0-9 Press OK key to confi rm. Changing the Audio Language For DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different audio languages.
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture CD This DVD player can playback MP3, WMA, JPEG and picture CD fi les 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 16 ‘Finding your viewing channel’).
Playback Features Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) During playback, press rotate the picture on the TV screen. : fl ip the picture vertically by 180º : fl ip the picture horizontally by 180º : rotate the picture anti-clockwise by 90º : rotate the picture clockwise by 90º Tips: –...
This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD player to suit your particular requirement. Using the General setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. - - General Setup Page - - Disc Lock OSD Language Sleep...
DVD Menu Options Sleep Sleep function allows you to turn off the DVD player automatically after a preset time. In ‘General Setup Page’, press select { Sleep }, then press { 15 Mins } Turn off the DVD player after 15 minutes.
Using the Audio setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. - - Audio Setup Page - - Analog Output Digital Audio Setup Sound Mode Night Mode Go to Audio Setup Page Press to select { Audio Setup Page }.
DVD Menu Options Digital Output Set the Digital Output according to your optional audio equipment connection. { All } Select this if the connected device has a built-in multichannel decoder that supports one of the multichannel audio format (Dolby Digital, MPEG-2). { PCM Only } Select this if the connected device is not capable of decoding multichannel audio.
Night Mode - turning on/off This mode optimizes playback of sound at low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. In ‘Audio Setup Page’, press select { Night Mode }, then press { On } Select this to set low volume output.
DVD Menu Options TV Type This menu contains the options for selecting the color system that matches the connected TV. For details, see page Setting the TV Display The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV and the format must be available on the playback disc.
Picture Setting This DVD player provides four predefi ned sets of picture color settings. In ‘Video Setup Page’, press select { Picture Setting }, then press { Standard } Select this for a preset standard picture setting. { Vivid } Select this to make the picture brighter.
DVD Menu Options Using the Preference setup menu Press STOP Ç twice to stop playback, (if any), then press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. - - Preference Page - - Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Mp3/Jpeg Nav Password Go To Preference Page...
Rating Explanations { 1.Kid Safe } Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all ages. { 2. G } General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. { 3. PG } Parental Guidance suggested. { 4. PG – 13 } Unsuitable for children under age 13.
DVD Menu Options Changing the Password You need to enter your six-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The same default password is used for both Parental and Disc Lock. In ‘Preference Page’, press { Password }, then press { Change }.
Software upgrade Periodically Philips will issue software upgrade to enhance your user experience. IMPORTANT! – Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! To check the current software version of this DVD player; Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the DVD player to open the disc tray.
No sound. Disc does not play. The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed. Need Help? Visit us at www.philips.com/support 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 40 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 40 Solution – Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD player to turn on the system.
The DVD player does not start playback. Picture freezes momentarily during playback. Unable to select Progressive Scan on/ off. Need Help? Visit us at www.philips.com/support 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 41 01-45_dvp3120_94_eng1.indd 41 Troubleshooting Solution – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu.
Specifi cations TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108 MHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp ~ 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD Compression MPEG 1 for VCD 50Hz 60Hz...
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c 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.
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