Need help fast? Read your User’s Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/support 01-37-DVP5900_AP3 22/09/05, 1:50 PM...
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® DivX , DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the rear/bottom of your DVD VIDEO player and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.
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DVD system may require a playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology advances, these enhancements will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www.philips.com/support for software upgrade. 01-37-DVP5900_AP3 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
General Information Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. The packaging has been made easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your DVD player consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company.
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01-37-DVP5900_AP3 Index English ----------------------------------------- 4 -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Bahasa Melayu ---------------------------- 102 22/09/05, 1:50 PM...
Contents Introduction Supplied accessories ... 8 Cleaning discs ... 8 Setup ... 8 Connections Connecting TV ... 9-10 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr) ... Using an accessory RF modulator ... Connecting the power cord ... 11 Optional: Connecting to a HDMI compatible device ...
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DVD Menu Options Language ... 26 OSD Language ... 26 Audio, Subtitle, DVD Menu ... Setting the DivX Subtitle font ... Video Setup ... 27-29 TV Display ... 27 TV Type ... 27 Progressive - turning on/off ... 28 HD JPEG Mode ... 29 HDMI Output ...
General Information Supplied accessories Composite video cable (yellow) Audio cable (white, red) Remote Control two AA batteries PREVIEW PREVIEW Cleaning discs To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. CAUTION! Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners,...
Connecting TV S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN DIGITAL COAXIAL Cr/Pr CVBS AUDIO HDMI VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system.
Connections RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator (example only) INT IN TO TV AUDIO IN VIDEO CH3 CH4 Antenna or Cable TV signal DIGITAL COAXIAL Cr/Pr CVBS Cb/Pb AUDIO HDMI VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! – If your TV only has a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the...
Connecting the power cord COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO ~ AC MAINS U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO 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.
Connections Optional: Connecting to a HDMI compatible device HDMI compatible device VIDEO HDMI IN AUDIO DIGITAL COAXIAL Cr/Pr CVBS Cb/Pb AUDIO HDMI VIDEO OUT Using HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) sockets HDMI connects untouched and uncompressed digital transmission for the highest and cripest sound/image quality.
Optional: Connecting to an Audio System STEREO AUDIO DIGITAL COAXIAL Cr/Pr CVBS AUDIO HDMI VIDEO OUT Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or Right / Left Audio In jack Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN, SCART or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your TV.
Functional Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON B – To switch the DVD Player to Standby mode or ON Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE / – Open/Close the disc tray Display – Shows the current status of the DVD Player IR Sensor –...
Remote Control RETURN/TITLE – To go back to previous menu/ show title menu DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD version 2.0 only) 1 2 3 4 –...
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the Remote Control to operate the Player Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan display 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. IMPORTANT! Before enabling the progressive scan feature, you must ensure:...
Getting Started Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV This DVD Player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc to play on this Player, the colour system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player should match.
Step 3: Setting language preference You can select your preferred language settings. This DVD Player will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. Setting the OSD Language The On-screen language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player malfunction.
IMPORTANT! If the inhibit icon (ø) 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. Playing discs Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and TV (and any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a power outlet.
Disc Operations Basic playback controls Unless otherwise stated, all operations described are based on the use of Remote Control. Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3) During playback, press PAUSE ;. ➜ Playback will pause and sound will be muted. Press PAUSE ; again to select the next picture frame.
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD) Press 3 4 during playback to select the required speed: 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 (backward or forward). ➜ Sound will be muted. To return to normal speed, press PLAY B. Forward / Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/CD) Press 1 2 during playback to select the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X or 20X (backward or forward).
Disc Operations Special DVD Features Playing a Title Press DISC MENU. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. Use 3 4 1 2 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) to select a play option. Press OK key to confirm. Camera Angle Press ANGLE repeatedly to select different desired angle.
Playing MP3/JPEG Picture CD This player can playback MP3, JPEG, or Picture CD files 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 “Setting up the TV”).
DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD Player to suit your particular requirements. Language Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select {Language}. Press OK to confirm. OSD Language This menu contains various language options for display language on the screen.
Video Setup Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 repeatedly to select {Video}. Press OK to confirm. TV Type This menu contains the options for setting the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the connected TV. For details, see page 18. To return to the previous menu, press TIPS: To remove the menu, press...
DVD Setup Menu Options Progressive - turning on/off In the progressive scan mode, you can enjoy the high quality picture with less flickers. It only works when you have connected the DVD player’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input.
HD JPEG Mode You can enjoy unsurppressed pictures at its native resolution via your HDMI connection or progressive scan mode. In ‘Video’, press OK to enter the submenu. Press 3 4 to highlight {HD JPEG Mode}, then press OK. Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options below: HD JPEG (High Definition JPEG) Displays picture at the actual resolution.
DVD Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 repeatedly to select {Audio Track}. Press OK to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press TIPS: To remove the menu, press 01-37-DVP5900_AP3 Digital Output Set the Digital output according to your optional audio equipment connection.
LPCM Output If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM compatible receiver via the digital terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc, you may need to adjust ‘LPCM Output’. Discs are recorded at a certain sampling rate. The higher the sampling rate, the better the sound quality.
DVD Setup Menu Options Rating Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 repeatedly to select {Rating}. Press OK to confirm. Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control. Enter your 4 digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 0000.
Rating explanations 1 KID SAFE – Kids material; recommended especially for children and viewers of all ages. – General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. 3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested. 4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. 5-6 PG-R –...
DVD No sound or distorted sound No audio at digital output Disc can’t be played Need Help? Visit us at www.philips.com/support 01-37-DVP5900_AP3 Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power.
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Menu items cannot be selected Unable to play DivX movies No sound during DivX movies playback No HDMI output Abnormal HDMI output screen Blank/ coloured screen Need Help? Visit us at www.philips.com/support 01-37-DVP5900_AP3 Troubleshooting (continued) Solution – Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.
Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE DA Converter 10 bit, 54mHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp — 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD MPEG 1 for VCD MPEG-4 (.avi) DivX 50Hz...
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific 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. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.