H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/ VCR.This Owner’s Manual explains the basic operation of this DVD/ VCR. Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. Packaging has been made easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Functional Overview Front Panel STANDBY-ON POWER ON VIDEO L -- AUDIO -- R F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD CHANNEL 1. y y STANDBY-ON button (DVD,VCR) To switch the DVD/VCR to ON or OFF. 2. POWER ON light (DVD,VCR) Light appears when DVD/VCR turns on.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Rear Panel DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 4 5 6 7 1. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD/VCR. 2.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Setting Up your DVD/ VCR Basic Connections • Please refer to the instruction books of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. • Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
• Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control. Playable Video Cassette Tapes Philips Consumer Electronics recommends that only video cassette tapes that have the VHS mark and High Quality (HQ) system is compatible with this DVD/VCR.This DVD/VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Setting Up your DVD/ VCR Automatic Channel Setup You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that you can receive in your area. • Use the remote control for this procedure. 1 Turn on the TV and select the TV channel to the video channel on the TV.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Playing back video cassettes You can operate the DVD/ VCR using the remote control or the buttons on the front panel. If you press PLAY B, h or g while the set is in Stand-by, the power will be automatically turned on.Additionally, if a cassette was already inserted, the corresponding operation will be performed.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM VCR Playback Time search This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. • If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM VCR Manual Recording Lining up recordings (assemble cut) When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows: 1 Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert the new recording.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Programming a Recording (TIMER) How to check, correct or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 1 Press TIMER SET. • If the DVD/VCR’s power is off, press STANDBY-ONy y instead of TIMER SET, then go to the next step. 2 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the “Programming a Recording”...
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Basic Playback DVD-V Getting Started Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD/VCR. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. 1 Press STANDBY-ONy y .
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Playing a Disc Slow Forward / Slow Reverse 1 During playback, press PAUSE k. 2 Press g or h . • Slow motion playback will begin and sound will be muted. 3 Press g or h repeatedly to select the required speed. Slow forward or reverse speed varies with the disc.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Programmed Playback You may determine the order in which tracks will be played. 1 In stop mode, press MODE. • The PROGRAM screen will appear. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select a track, then press OK. •...
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Playing a Disc Audio Language DVD-V The DVD/VCR allows you to select a language during DVD disc (if multi language available) playback. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select your desired language. Notes: - If your language is not shown after pressing AUDIO several times, the disc may not have that language.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Audio Setting DVD-V Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment as it only affect during the playback of DVD discs of the DVD/VCR. 1 Press SETUP in stop mode. 2 Press B to select “CUSTOM”, then press OK. CUSTOM mode will appear.
Cleaning the disc lens • After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
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H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Language Code Language French [FRE] Abkhazian 4748 Frisian Afar 4747 Galician Afrikaans 4752 Georgian Albanian 6563 German [GER] Amharic 4759 Greek [GRE] Arabic 4764 Greenlandic Armenian 5471 Guarani Assamese 4765 Gujarati Aymara 4771 Hausa Azerbaijani 4772 Hebrew Bashkir 4847...
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This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months for above listed Consumer Electronics products if used in commercial applications. Philips may, at its discretion choose to replace rather than repair any product covered by this warranty. This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable nor valid in countries other than Australia.
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