Philips PET730, PET732 - Portable DVD Player Manual

Control elements and functional components

Main unit controls

1. OPEN Open disc door to insert or remove disc
2. POWER Switch the player on / off
3. Press once to stop playback and store the stop position. Press twice to stop playback completely.
   Start / pause / resume playback
4. Search backward ( ) or search forward ( )
5. - VOL + Volume control
6. OPTION Access additional functions
   MENU Display MENU page
7. Up / down / left / right cursor
   OK Confirm selection

Front of the device

8. POWER/IR/CHR Power / Remote sensor / charging indicator

Right of the device

9. PHONE 1 & 2 Headphones jack
10. AV OUT Audio/Video output
11. AV IN Audio video input
12. USB USB connector
13. COAXIAL Digital audio output
14. DC IN 9V Power supply socket

Back of the device

15. Reset Reset the player when it is hanged up
16. Car mounting screw hole

Remote Control

1. MENU Display MENU page
2. Up / down / left / right navigation key
   OK Confirm selection
   VOL+ / - Volume control
3. DISPLAY Adjust the display value of the system
4. Skip to previous chapter, track or title
5. Start / pause / resume playback
6. Press twice to stop playback
7. 0 - 9 Numeric keypad
8. SUBTITLE Subtitle language selector
9. RETURN For VCD menu page
10. A - B To repeat or loop a sequence in a title
11. SETUP Enter SETUP menu
12. OPTION Access additional functions
13. Skip to next chapter, track or title
14. Mute player volume
15. AUDIO Audio language selector
16. ZOOM Enlarge video image

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

Introduction

Your Device

Your portable DVD player plays digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD Video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality, and stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the disc and on your playback set-up).
The unique features of DVD-Video, such as selection of soundtrack and subtitle languages, and of different camera angles (again depending on the disc), are all included.
What's more, parental lock lets you decide which discs your children will be able to see. You will find your player remarkably easy to use with the On-Screen Display and player display in combination with the remote control.

Unpacking

First check and identify the contents of your package, as listed below:

• Portable DVD player
• Car adaptor (12V)
• User manual
• Remote Control
• AC power adaptor
• Car headrest mounting kit

Placement

• Place the player on a firm, flat surface.
• Keep away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
• If the player cannot read CDs/DVDs correctly, try using acommonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking the player to be repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens.
• Always keep the disc door closed to avoid dust on the lens.
• The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly movedfrom cold to warm surroundings. It is then not possible to play a CD/DVD. Leave the player in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates.

Playable disc formats

In addition to DVD-Video disc, you will also be able to play all Video CDs, CDs, CDR, CDRW,DVD±R and DVR±RW.

DVD-Video
Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) these discs may have one or more Titles, and each Title may have one or more Chapters. To make access easy and convenient, your player lets you move between Titles, and also between Chapters.

Video CD
Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) these discs may have one or more Tracks, and tracks may have one or more indexes, as indicated on the disc case. To make access easy and convenient, your player lets you move between tracks and between indexes.

Audio CD / MP3 CD / WMA CD
Audio CDs / MP3 CD / WMA CD contain music tracks only. You can play them in the conventional way through a stereo system using the keys on the remote control and/or main unit, or via the TV using the On Screen Display (OSD).

CD with JPEG files
You can also view JPEG still photos on this player.

DivX video discs
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively samll file size. DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks. Many DivX media files are available for download online, and you can create your own using your personal content and easy-to-use tools from DivX.com.

Zero Bright Dot

Enjoy highest-quality images that are free from annoying blank spots on the LCD screen. LCD displays commonly have imperfections, termed as 'bright dots' by the LCD industry. A limited number of bright dots were once considered an inevitable side effect of LCD mass production. With Philips' strict quality control procedures used in our Portable DVD Players, our LCD displays are produced with zero tolerance for bright dots. Select Portable DVD Players come with Philips Zero Bright Dot to guarantee optimal screen quality.
Warranty service varies from region to region. Contact your local Philips representative for more detailed information.

General Information

Power Sources

This unit operates on a supplied AC adaptor, car adapter, or a rechargeable battery pack.

• Make sure that the input voltage of the AC adaptor is in linewith the local voltage. Otherwise, the AC adaptor and unit may be damaged.
• Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
• When connecting with car power (cigarette lighter) adaptor, besure the input voltage of the adaptor is identical with car voltage.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet or remove the batterypack when the unit is not used for long periods of time.
• Hold the plug to disconnect the AC adaptor. Do not pull thepower cord.

Please always use supplied AC/DC adaptor (AY4129)

Safety and maintenance

• 
  Do not disassemble the unit for laser rays are dangerous toeyes. Any service should be done by qualified service personnel.
• Unplug the AC adaptor to cut the power if liquid or objects getinside the unit.
• Take care not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks, which may cause malfunction.

Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume.

• 
  Using headphones at a high volume can impair yourhearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss.
• Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level"adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably andclearly, without distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.
• Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriatebreaks.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.

• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what'saround you.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use inpotentially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• Important (for models with by-packed headphones): Philipsguarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies only with the original model of provided headphones. In case this one needs replacement, we recommend that you contact your retailer to order a model identical to that of the original provided by Philips.
• Traffic safety: do not use while driving or cycling as you maycause an accident.
• Do not expose to excessive heat caused by heating equipmentor direct sunlight.
• This product is not waterproof: do not allow your player to besubmersed in water. Water entering the player may cause major damage.
• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the player.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do notplace any sources of danger on the appartus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles)
• Do not touch the lens!

When the player is in use for a long period of time, the surface will be heated. This is normal.

Handling discs

• Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.
• Keep the disc away from direct sunlight orheat sources.
• Store the disc in a disc case after playback.
• To clean, wipe the disc outwards from thecenter with a soft, lint-free clean cloth.

On handling the LCD screen

The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Environmental information

We have reduced the packaging to its minimum and made it easy to separate into mono materials: cardboard, PS, PE and PET. Your set consists of material which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations to dispose of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Copyright information

"DivX, DivX" Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license."
All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Unauthorized duplication of any recordings the internet or made from CDs / VCDs / DVDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
The Windows Media and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Charging the units

Charge the device

Plug in the AC/DC adaptor

• The RED LED indicates that charging is in progress.
  When the set is not in use, it will take about 4 hours to fully charge it. However, when in use, it will take more than 8 hours to fully charge it.*
• The RED LED will turn off when the set is fully charged. When the low battery icon appears on the screen, please charge the player.

* Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.

Powering your remote control

1. Open the battery compartment. Remove the protective plastic tab (first time users only).
2. Insert 1 x lithium 3V battery, type CR 2025, then close the compartment.
   

• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode the compartment or cause the batteries to burst.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.
• Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Start up

Setup

1. Press SETUP. A list of features is shown.
   
2. Use to highlight your selection.
3. Use or to enter a sub-menu
4. Use the navigation keys to highlight your desired setting and press OK to confirm.
5. The SETUP menu includes:

General
Language	Set On Screen Display (OSD) languages
PBC settings	Set Playback Control function ON/OFF. This feature is available for Super VCD.
Power save	Set Power Saving mode ON/OFF
DivX (VOD)	Get the DivX (Video-On-Demand) code
Parental	Set parental options
Set password	Change password (default: 9999)
Factory settings	Restore factory settings
Video
TV Display	Set screen display aspect ratio
TV standard	Set video output format to TV system
Mpeg 4 subtitle	Select subtitle language for Mpeg 4 video, e.g. DivX video
Audio
Dolby	Set Dolby output
Digital (SPDIF)	Set digital output format

Playback DVD

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Open the disc door and insert the disc.
3. The player will start to play the disc automatically.
4. Use navigation keys to select an item from the DVD disc menu, such as play now, select languages and subtitle.
5. The following functions are available during playback:

Pause	Press to pause playback. You can resume playback by pressing again
Previous/Next	Briefly press or once or several times to select your desired chapters
Fast backward / Fast forward	Keep pressing or will search in fast speed, 2X, 4X, 6X... Then, press to resume normal playback
Volume Control	Press or briefly or repeatedly to increase or decrease the sound volume
Stop	Briefly press on the right side of the player to stop playback
Subtitle	Change subtitle display. The function is available by pressing either the SUBTITLE or OPTIONS key
Language	Change language. The function is available by pressing either the AUDIO or OPTIONS key
Angle	Change the viewing angle provided in the DVD disc. The function is available by pressing the OPTIONS key.
Zoom	Zoom in the screen, and then use the navigation keys to pan the screen. The function is available by pressing either the ZOOM or OPTIONS key
A-B Repeat	Set repeat loop playback. Press A-B to set the starting point and press A-B again to set the ending point. Then, the player will repeat the loop playback. Press A-B to cancel the loop playback

Playback VCD

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Open the disc door and insert the disc.
3. The set will start to play the disc automatically.
4. The following functions are available during playback:

Pause	Press to pause playback. You can resume playback by pressing again
Previous/Next	Briefly press or once or several times to select your desired track
Fast backward / Fast forward	Keep pressing or will search in fast speed, 2X, 4X, 6X or 8X. Then, press to resume normal playback
Volume Control	Press or briefly or repeatedly to increase or decrease the sound volume
Stop	Briefly press on the right side of the player to stop playback
Audio	Some VCDs only contain 2 languages for selection. You can change the language using this function. The function is available by pressing either the AUDIO or OPTIONS key
Zoom	Zoom in the screen, and then use the navigation keys to pan the screen. The function is available by pressing either the ZOOM or OPTIONS key
A-B Repeat	Set repeat loop playback. Press A-B to set the starting point and press A-B again to set the ending point. Then, the player will repeat the loop playback. Press A-B to cancel the loop playback

Playback Super (S) - VCD

(Super) Video CDs may feature PBC (Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display.

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Insert the (S) VCD into the disc slot on the right side of the player.
   If PBC is on, the disc index menu will appear on the screen.
3. Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection or select a play option.
4. Press RETURN on the remote control to return to the previous menu.
5. To turn Playback Control mode on/off, please go to SETUP and select PBC settings.

Playback Music CD

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Open the disc door and insert the disc.
3. The set will start to play the disc automatically.
4. The following functions are available during playback.

Pause	Press to pause playback. You can resume playback by pressing again
Previous/Next	Briefly press or once or several times to select your desired track
Fast backward / Fast forward	Keep pressing or will enter the fast search mode. Then, press brief will change the searching speed to 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 16x or 32x.
Volume Control	Press or briefly or repeatedly to increase or decrease the sound volume
Repeat	Press OPTIONS key to select Repeat 1 track or Repeat all tracks
Shuffle	Press OPTIONS key to turn shuffle playback on or off
Stop	Briefly press on the right side of the player to stop playback

Playback Music MP3/WMA-CD

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Open the disc door and insert the disc.
3. The set will start to play the disc automatically.
4. Use navigation keys to select the folder and MP3/WMA file to be played.
   
5. The following functions are available during playback:

Pause	Press to pause playback. You can resume playback by pressing again
Previous/Next	Briefly press or once or several times to select your desired track
Fast backward / Fast forward	Keep pressing or will search in fast speed, 2X, 4X, 6X or 8X. Then, press to resume normal playback
Volume Control	Press or briefly or repeatedly to increase or decrease the sound volume
Repeat	Press OPTIONS key to select Repeat 1 track or Repeat all tracks
Shuffle	Press OPTIONS key to turn shuffle playback on or off
Stop	Briefly press on the right side of the player to stop playback

Playback Picture-CD

The player can only read pictures in JPEG format.

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Open the disc door and insert the disc.
3. The set will start to play the disc automatically.
4. Use navigation keys to select the folder and JPEG file to be played.
   
5. The following functions are available during playback:

Pause	Press to pause playback. You can resume playback by pressing again
Previous/Next	Briefly press or once or several times to select your desired track
Rotate	Press OPTIONS key to select rotate mode. Then, use to rotate the picture clockwise. Use to rotate the picture anti-clockwise. Press OPTIONS key to exit rotate mode.
Zoom	Zoom in the screen, and then use the navigation keys to pan the screen. The function is available by pressing either the ZOOM or OPTIONS key
Stop	Briefly press on the right side of the player to stop playback

6. At the end of the playback, press to eject the disc from the player.

Playback from USB

This USB port supports the playback of JPEG / MP3 / WMA / DivX / MPG-4 files.

Transfering and recording of data from the DVD to the USB port is not possible.

1. Briefly press POWER on the main control of the player to switch on the set.
2. Insert a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader into the USB port.

The USB plug-in storage only support Mass Storage (MSC) device. It does not support support Hard Disk USB storage device and storage in MTP (Music Transfer Protocol) format.

3. The player will browse and show the contents in the USB flash device automatically.

The DVD player will take some time to browse the content of your USB flash drive. The browsing time will vary for memory capacity and the number of content in your USB drive.

4. Use navigation keys to select the file you want to access, then press OK to play it.
   
5. At the end of the playback, unplug the USB flash drive or USB memory card from the player

To deactivate the USB browser or want to switch to DVD playback, simply unplug the USB connection.

Addition Functions

DISPLAY Menu

When you press DISPLAY during playback, the following menu will appear and you can access the corresponding function and information:

Brightness	It allows you to adjust the brightness of the screen
Contrast	It allows you to adjust the contrast of the screen
Color	It allows you to adjust the color of the screen from cool, warm and normal.
Turn off LCD	You can turn off the screen in some situations, such as when connected to TV or playing music discs. This can save the battery power
Battery level	It shows the battery level

Connection

Headphone

Connect the headphone to either one of the headphone jacks on the side of the player.

TV

You can connect the player to a TV and enjoy your DVD.

AV input

You can connect to other devices such as Digital Video Recorder, Digital Camera, etc.

The video input devices, such as video amplifier, digital video recorder, digital camera should have the RCA output connection on the device. If you device does not have the RCA output, please consult your dealer.

USB

You can plug in the USB flash drive to view the stored pictures and video.

1. After plug in the USB flash drive, the DVD player will browse the content of your USB drive automatically.
2. See section Playback from USB for playback details.
3. Unplug the USB drive after enjoyment. This will also deactivate the USB browser function
   

Coaxial

It provides digital audio output signal that you can connect to your home theater equipment to decode the digital audio signal.

Troubleshooting

If it appears that the DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something has been overlooked.

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Symptom	Remedy
No power	Check if both plugs of the mains cord are properly connected. Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance. Check if battery pack is inserted appropriately. Check if car adaptor is connected appropriately.
Distorted picture	Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with a soft cloth, wiping from centre to edge. Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.
Completely distorted picture / no colour in the TV screen	The NTSC/PAL setting may be in the wrong status. Match your TV's setting with the player's setting.
No sound	Check audio connections. If using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.
Disc can't be played	Ensure the disc label is upwards. Clean the disc. Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
The player does not respond to the remote control	Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player. Avoid all obstacles that may interfere with the signal path. Inspect or replace the batteries.
Distorted or B/W picture with DVD	Use only discs formatted according to the TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).
No audio at digital output	Check the digital connections.
Player does not respond to all operating commands during playback	Operations are not permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions in the disc inlay.
Cannot detect USB plug-in	Unplug the USB connection and plug-in again. Detection may take some time that vary with the capacity of your USB device. The DVD player only support Mass Storage (MSC) format from USB flash drive. The DVD player does not support Hard Disk storage or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) format.
Cannot switch to AV- in or no signal	Unplug the AV-in connection and plug-in again. Check the connection from the AV output device, such as digital camera, video recorder, etc. Use the provided AV cable for connection.
Switch between DVD/USB/AV-in	DVD mode is default source during the DVD player power on. Plug in USB will activate USB mode. Deactivate it by unplug the connection. Plug in AV-in will activate AV-in mode. And deactivate it by unplugging the connection. Do not plug-in USB & AV-in at the same time. Plug-in one type connection at a time only. Unplug the connection before you plugin another connection.
Player feels warm	When the player is in use for a long period of time, the surface will be heated. This is normal.
Display goes dimmer when AC is unplugged	The unit is saving power to ensure longer playtime with battery. It is normal. Adjust the brightness in the SETUP menu.

This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.

Technical data

Dimensions	20.4 x 16.8 x 3.3 cm 8.0 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
Weight	1.0 kg / 2.19 lb
Power supply	DC 9V 1.8A
Power Consumption	≤ 20W
Operating temperature range	0 - 50°C (32 - 122°F)
Laser wavelength	650nm
Video system	NTSC / PAL / AUTO

PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
All rights reserved.

Copyright information

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please be informed about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old product with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners
2006 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved.

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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