Ntsc/Pal Settings; Ntsc/Pal Conversion - Philips DVD-712 Instructions Manual

Digital Multi-channel sound
The digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/
Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio
formats supported by your DVD player (MPEG 2, Dolby
Digital™ or DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos
on the front of the receiver.
Connecting to an active subwoofer
1
Connect the active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT
audio out jack (C). The subwoofer reproduces just the low
bass sound effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
etc.). Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the
subwoofer.
AMPLIFIER
ACTIVE
SUBWOOFER
G
F C
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS
COAXIAL OPT OUT SUBW.
Note:
– If the audio format of the digital output does not match the
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong,
distorted sound or no sound at all.
– Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection
can only be obtained if your receiver has a Digital Multi-
channel decoder.
– To see the selected audio format of the current DVD in the
Status Window, press SYSTEM MENU.
P
10
REPARATION
TV
A
X
Z Y
1 1
2 2
P R /C R P /C Y
R L (CVBS) B B (Y/C)
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

NTSC/PAL Settings

You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD player to
match the video signal of your TV. This setting only affects
the television's on-screen display that shows the stop and
setup modes. You may select either NTSC or PAL. To
change the DVD player setting to PAL or NTSC, follow the
steps below.
1
Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the front panel of
the DVD player to turn OFF the DVD player.
2
Press and hold 9 and T on the front of the DVD player.
While holding 9 and T, press POWER ON/OFF.
3
After PAL or NTSC appears on the display of the DVD
player, release 9 and T at the same time. The PAL or
NTSC indicator that appears on the display indicates the
current setting.
4
To change the setting, press T within three seconds. The
new setting (PAL or NTSC) will appear on the display.

NTSC/PAL Conversion

This player is equipped with a NTSC/PAL conversion
feature to convert the video output of the disc to match
your TV system. The conversions supported are as below:
Disc
Type Format
DVD NTSC
PAL
VCD
NTSC
PAL
1
In the Preference Menu, select TV System.
2
Press 3 or 4 to select PAL, NTSC or AUTO.
Notes:
– AUTO can only be selected when using a TV that has both
the NTSC and PAL systems.
– This is applicable for CVBS output on cinch and SCART only
– Slight picture distortions may occur due to this conversion.
This is normal. Thus, the AUTO format is most suitable for the
best picture quality.
Output format
Selected mode
NTSC PAL AUTO
NTSC PAL
NTSC
Not
PAL PAL
Supported
PAL
NTSC NTSC
PAL
NTSC PAL