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Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome DVD Video Player Lecteur de DVD Reproductor de vídeo DVD DVD-Videoplayer DVD-videospeler 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 1 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 1 DVP5990 2008-03-10 9:38:56 AM 2008-03-10 9:38:56 AM...
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The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. 1dvp5990_eu_eng2.indd 2 Italia DICHIarazIONe DI CONfOrMIta’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVP5990, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. comma 1 del D.M. 8 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan ...
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
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MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 4 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 4 Enregistrez votre produit et obtenez de l’assistance sur le site www.philips.com/ welcome Registre su producto y obtenga asistencia en www.philips.com/welcome Registrieren Sie Ihr Produkt und holen Sie sich Unterstützung unter www.philips.com/...
Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualifi ed service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. NOTE: Pictures shown maybe different between countries. CAUTION: WARNING LOCATION: ON THE BACKPLATE OF THE SET NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER...
Table of contents General General Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Copyright notice ...8 Accessories supplied ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 Product Overview Your DVD Player ... 9 Remote Control ...10-12 Using the remote control ...12 Connections Basic Connections ...13-16 Step 1: Connecting to television ...13 Option 1: Using Scart socket (RGB) ...13 Option 2: Using Composite Video sockets (CVBS) ...13...
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Using Display menu options ...27-28 Selecting title/chapter/track ...27 Searching by time ...27 Viewing playing time ... 28 Switching camera angles ... 28 Preview function (VCD/SVCD/DVD) ... 28 Special Audio CD feature ...29 DivX® Playing a disc ...30 Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show) ...31 Preview function ...31 Zooming...31 Flip/Rotate picture ...31...
General Information WARNING! This unit does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable surface. Never place the unit on a carpet.
1 (Standby-On) – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. Disc tray ç (Open/Close) – Opens/closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the unit. IR Sensor – Point the remote control towards this sensor.
Remote Control 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 10 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 10 1 (Standby-On) – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. ç (Open/Close) – Opens/closes the disc tray. REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes; turn off repeat mode. ANGLE – Switches between different angles on DVD.
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– Selects the next or previous TV channel or external input source (Video In channel, etc) * These buttons can only be used with Philips TVs. Numeric keypad 0-9 – Selects a track or title number of the disc. SUBTITLE –...
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. Note: Never place any objects between the remote control and this unit while...
Step 1: Connecting to television This connection enables you to view the video playback from this unit. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection. – For a standard TV, follow option 1 or –...
Basic Connections Audio Video Option 3: Using Component Video sockets (Y Pb Pr) You can connect this unit to a TV through the component video cables which provides superior picture quality. The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required.
HDTV/ DVI TV Option 4: Using HDMI or DVI TV socket HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure digital audio/video transmission without the loss of image quality. Connect a HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT socket on this unit to the HDMI input socket on a HDMI-compatible device (e.g., HDMI TV, HDCP compliant DVI TV).
Basic Connections Step 2: Connecting the power cord After everything is connected properly, plug the AC power cord into the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power turned on. Helpful Hint: – Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for identifi cation and supply ratings.
AUDIO STEREO Audio (red/white cables) Connecting to an Analogue Stereo System You can connect this unit to a two channel stereo system (e.g. mini system, analogue receiver) in order to enjoy stereo sound output. Connect the audio/video cables (red/white - not supplied) from the AUDIO OUT L/R socket on this unit to the audio input sockets (red/white) on your connecting device.
OK to confi rm. Note: – To synchronize with a Philips ‘EasyLink’ TV, the OSD language must be set to { Auto (xxx) }. This is the language available from the Philips ‘EasyLink’ TV.
Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language for DVD playback You can select your preferred language settings for DVD playback. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language is used instead. Press twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP.
Getting Started Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.
One touch control Notes: – To enable one touch play function, a video disc must be placed in the disc compartment before operation. – Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC compliant devices. One touch play Press 2.
Disc Operations Playable discs This unit plays: – Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) – Video CDs (VCDs) – Super Video CDs (SVCDs) – Finalised DVD Recordable (DVD±R), DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW) – Audio Compact Discs (CDs) – MP3/ WMA discs – The fi le extension has to be ‘.mp3’, ‘.wma’...
Notes: – If the inhibit icon the TV when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – Never put any objects other than discs in the disc tray. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction.
Disc Operations Helpful Hints: – For video disc, playback always resumes from the point where it was last stopped. To start playback from the beginning, press . while the message ‘Play from the start, press [PREV]’ is displayed. – Screen saver starts automatically if playback is stopped or paused for about 5 minutes.
Repeating a specifi c section (A-B) While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the start point. Press REPEAT A-B again to end the section. The section will now repeat continuously. Press REPEAT A-B again to resume normal playback. Helpful Hint: –...
Disc Operations Zooming This option allows you to zoom and pan through the picture on the TV. During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to select a different zoom factor. Playback continues. keys to pan through the enlarged picture. Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the original size.
Using Display menu options This unit can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time), a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. ANGLE During playback, press DISPLAY on the remote control. The available disc information appears on the TV.
Disc Operations Viewing playing time It shows the remaining/elapsed time display of the current disc. Move to { Time Disp } in the display menu and press The information and display are differ depending on the disc type. For DVD Display Descriptions Title/Chapter...
Special Audio CD feature This is a time search option for audio CD playback. Playback skips to the time you input, within the disc or track. During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly to toggle between different input options. Display Descriptions Disc Go To Time search within the disc.
Disc Operations Playing a DivX® disc This unit supports the playback of DivX movie which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. See ‘Setup Menu Options - { General Setup Page > DivX(R) VOD Code }’ for details. Load a DivX disc.
Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show) Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. Load a photo CD (Kodak Picture CD/ JPEG). The picture menu appears on the TV. For Kodak disc, the slide show begins automatically.
Disc Operations Playing a MP3/ WMA/WMV disc This unit can playback most of the MP3 and WMA/WMV fi les recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel.
Playing music and photo fi les simultaneously You can create a musical slide show playback if the disc contains both the MP3/WMA music and JPEG picture fi les. Load a disc that contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG fi les. keys to select a MP3/WMA fi le from the disc menu and press OK to start playback.
USB Operation You can play or view the data fi les (JPEG, MP3, WMA, WMV or DivX®) in the USB fl ash drive. However, editing or copying the data fi le is not possible. Connect the USB fl ash drive directly to socket on this unit.
Creating audio CD to MP3 format This feature allows you to convert audio tracks from an audio CD into MP3 format. The created MP3 fi les are saved in your USB device. Connect the USB fl ash drive directly to socket on this unit.
Setup Menu Options Accessing the setup menu You can change the settings in this unit to suit your particular requirements. Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears. keys to select one of the setup menu. If you are not able to access the { Preference Page }, press SETUP to exit the menu.
General Setup Page Disc Lock OSD Language Sleep Lip Sync 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 37 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 37 Setup Menu Options (underlined options are the factory default settings) Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent play of specifi c discs with the disc lock function. Up to 20 discs can be locked.
{ Off } – Switch off the auto standby mode. Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from DivX® VOD service at http://www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit.
Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Analogue Output Digital Audio Setup 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 39 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 39 Setup Menu Options This setting is only required if you have connected the audio output of this unit to a stereo device or TV using the analogue output socket.
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Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Digital Audio Setup HDMI Audio Sound Mode 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 40 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 40 (continued) Continued... { LPCM Output } – { 48 K } Select this to play disc recorded at sampling rate of 48 kHz.
Audio Setup Page CD Upsampling Night Mode 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 41 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 41 Setup Menu Options (underlined options are the factory default settings) This feature enables you to convert the music CD to a higher sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal processing for better sound quality. If you have activated the CD upsampling, this unit automatically switches to stereo mode.
Setup Menu Options Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Type TV Display Progressive 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 42 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 42 (continued) Select the colour system that matches the connected TV. It enables playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this unit.
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Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Picture Setting Personal Picture Setup Brightness Contrast Sharpness Colour Component HD JPEG 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 43 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 43 Setup Menu Options This unit provides three predefi ned sets of picture colour settings and one personal setting which you can defi ne yourself. { Standard } –...
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Setup Menu Options Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) HDMI Setup 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 44 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 44 (continued) It provides the picture settings to enhance the appearance and picture quality for disc playback. This feature is only applicable if you have connected this unit to a HDMI-compatible TV/device.
– You must turn on the HDMI CEC operations on your TV/ devices before you can enjoy the EasyLink controls. See your TVs/devices manual for details. – Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC compliant devices. { Auto Wake Up TV }...
Setup Menu Options Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 46 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 46 (continued) Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple sound tracks. Select the preferred subtitle language for DVDs playback. Select the preferred disc menu language for DVDs playback.
Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Mp3/Jpeg Nav Password DivX Subtitle Default 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 47 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 47 Setup Menu Options Mp3/Jpeg Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy navigation.
To check the updates, compare the current software version of this unit with the latest software version available at the Philips website. Press ç to open the disc tray. Press numeric keypad ‘55’ on the remote control.
Do not open this unit as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking this unit for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.
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Troubleshooting Problem The remote control does not function properly. The unit does not start playback. The buttons on the unit do not work. The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display. Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language...
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Problem Picture freezes momentarily during playback. Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off. No audio output from HDMI connection. No video output from HDMI connection. No sound during DivX movies playback. An DivX movie does not repeat. 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 51 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 51 Troubleshooting Solution –...
Troubleshooting Problem Certain DivX files do not play or are skipped. The contents of the USB fl ash drive cannot be read. Slow operation of the USB fl ash drive. 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 52 1dvp5990_eu_eng1.indd 52 (continued) Solution – Check that the DivX movie download is a complete fi le.
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108 MHz Y Pb Pr 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm Video Output 1 Vpp ~ 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital MPEG 2 for DVD, SVCD Compression MPEG 1 for VCD DivX®...
(front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer). EasyLink: Philips EasyLink uses the HDMI CEC industry standard protocol to share functionalities between the unit and its connected devices. This feature is only available if you connect this unit to a HDMI CEC compliant TV with a HDMI cable.
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MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD.