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  • Page 2 ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs _leo0riques, introduire la !ame la plus _ €orrespondante de la prise et pousserjusqu'aufond. to get the most from your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product, you must return your Wm'r_ty Registration Card within I 0 days. So please mail it to us right now_.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product,please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future referenoe. Shouldthe unit require maintenance, contact an authodzed service location - see service procedure. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specifiedmay resultherein hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designedand manufactured to assure personalsafety.Improperuse can resultin electricshock or firs hazard. The safeguards iocorporatedin this unitwillprotectyou if you observethe followingproceduresfor installation, u sa and servicing.
  • Page 5 13.Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing seflous injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions • When chippingthe DVD videoplayer,the originalshipping cartonand packing materials comein handy.For maximum protection,repackthe unitas itwas odginallypackedat the factory. • Do not use volatileliquids,such as insectspray,near the DVD videoplayer.Do not leaverubberor plasticproductsin contact with the DVD videoplayer fur a longtime.They will leavemarkson the cabinet •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Intmduotlon_ Table of Contents Introduction • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3, 4 • Precautions ... • Table of Contents ... Connections • Connecting to aTV ... • Connecting to an Audio System ... 12 Playback • Playing a Disc ... Basm Playback Playingat Twioeor Eight'limesthe NormalSpeed PlayingFrame by Frame...

  • Page 8: Identification Of Controls

    Identification See the page number iruside the D Powerindicator[_ POWER button [_ S_lP_oo _ DLsc _ay Angle iconir_di_.ator [_> Operatingstatusindicator Tdie numberindicatorD Chapter/track numberindicator DVD indicator of Controls for details. DVD display I-I • I-! I-!. I-! I-II I-J-O O I STOP button '---_-_'---"_PA S E button_ PLAY buttonI:_...
  • Page 9 _:./Ac_ oiGrrA, Auolo ou'rj._ I_ I_ A_.OQ AUDIO our€._.t _ E_ [_} D ! k--_ Power cord -- ------,uo,o_,.,c=,D I_ I_ D...
  • Page 10 Identification The instructions in this manual describe the conbols on the remote control, See the page number inside the _ OPEN/CLOSE button [_ SET UP button [_ DISPLAY button ENT'_R button "--" 2L2L2_ REV(reverse)button[_'_"_ PLAYbutt°n lk_ SKIP button_ of Controls for details.
  • Page 11 Insertthe batteriesintothe remotecontrolso youcan useit to operatethe DVD Videoplayer. Open the cover. Insert two AA batteries. Make sure to matchthe + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Improper use of b_tteries may cau_ battery k_akage and corrosion.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Atv

    connec.o= Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. Set the AUDIO SELECTOR to "PCM(ANALOG ON)." R;M(/_/U-OG _ AUDIOS_OR To ANALOG AUDIO OUT _ (red) If yourTV has an RF (AntennaIn) jack only,use an RF modulator(not supplied) to connectthe DVD video playerto yourTV.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stmao. Set the AUDIO SELECTOR to "PCM (ANALOG ON)." PO.!(/Ue_.OG AUDIO SELECTOR TO ANALOG AUDIO OUT (red) _._ To audio input jacks of the amplilier (red) Audio system...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Co.nec. ) Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, andTwo-Channel Digital Stereo. Do_by Digb_ (AC-3) Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in mov_ theaters, and is now available in the home.You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD viden discs with this reaUs_c sound by co_eslJng the DVD video player to a six-chanred amP_fier equ_oped with a DolW D_ (AC.3) desoder or Dolby Dig_al (AC.3) precessor.
  • Page 15 Do notsetthe AUDIO SELECTOR to'AC.3 (ANALOGOFF)"tmlessyouare connecting(tothe PCM/AC-3 DIGITALAUDIOOUT jack)an AV decoder I Warning b'_at h as _e Do]byDigital(AC-3) decodingfunction.High volume soundmaydamageyourhearing aswellas I_ speakers. Dolby Pro Logic Surround You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound by connecting an _mer andspeakw _mwn (r_ end _e from _ speaker, andoneortworut speakm).

  • Page 16: Playing A Disc

    P_yback Playing a Disc This section shows you how to play a DVD video disc or audio CD (compact disc). • Preparations • When you want to play DVD video discs, turn on the TV and put the TV in Auxiliary (Une) input mode. •...

  • Page 17: Or Track

    mUSE_EP ! sToP To go to the next chapter or track SKIP Press SKIP )4H. To go to the previous chapter or track SKIP Press SKIP 1<1.4. The DVD videoplayer startsplayback from the beginningofthe currentchapteror track. When youpressthe SKIP M< button twice, the DVD video playerstarts playbackfrom the beginning of the p_us...
  • Page 18 Playback ) Playing a Disc (continued) You can play dlsQs at various speeds, and resume playback from the iocauo,whereyoustoppedplayback. Youcan play a disc at twiceor eight_rnes the normaJ speed. Press REV or FWD during playback. The playback s peedis twice thenormal Pressingthe REV or FWD buttonagain changesthe playbackspeed to eighttimes the normalspeed.
  • Page 19 _._ _::2C:::] : ::__-I! i Pt.AY SLOW Youcan play a DVD videodiscin slowmotion. , .SLOWd..n. p l,bac The playback speed becomes normalspeed. Fv_] Eachtime you pressthe SLOW butt_, the playbackspeed changesas follows. " To resume normal playback PLAY Press PLAY. The sound is muted during slow motion playback.
  • Page 20 Playback ) Locating a Specific Title, Chapter, or Track DVDvidesdtsc Chapter I Chapter 2 Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles ere sub-divided into chapters. Audio CDs are dMded into tracks.You can quickly locate any specific tltio, chapter, or track. If a DVD video disc contains a title menu, you can locate a specific title using that title menu.
  • Page 21 Youcan locate consecutive chaptersor tracks. Press SKIP _ or )4H repeatedly to display the chapter or track number you wahl SKIP The DVD videoI_tyer startsplayback from the selectedchapteror track. : To locatepreceding chaptersor tracks Whenyou pressthe SKIP _ the DVD videoplayer startsplayback fromthe beginning of the current chapteror track.

  • Page 22: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly You can play a spacmctitle, chap_r, txack,or segment repe_Nly. (l"iUerepeat, chapter/trackrepeat,A-B repeat) You canplay the same title, chapter,or trackrepeatedly. ( TrUe, chapter/track repeat) Begin playback of the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat (see pages 19 and 20). Press REPEAT during playback.

  • Page 23: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playback Playing in a Favorite Order 1111_ : 21=: 25 You can combine your favorite titleo, chapters, or backs and play them in any order.You can program up to 30 items into the memory. (Memory p layback) The END video playerautomatically playstitles,chapters,or tracksin the orderyou program. While playback is Mopped, insert a MEMORY disc and press MEMORY.

  • Page 24: Playing In Random Order

    ptayback Playing in Random Order TITLE: 1:3 You can play titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in random order. (Random playbadc) The DVD video playerautomatically selectsthe tidesin a DVD videodiscand playsthem randomly. Press T while playback Is stopped, then press RANDOM. RANDOM [TVscreen] TITLE If you press the RANDOM button during...

  • Page 25: Playingtdles In Randomorder Playing Chapters Or Tracks In Random Order Using The On-Screen Display And Dvd Display

    Playback ) Using the On-Screen Display and DVD Display You can view information about a dise and ita operationM status on the TV screen and DVD display. Youcan view the currenttitle number,back number,and total playingtime ofthe discon the TV screen and DVD display. Press DISPLAY while playback is stopped.

  • Page 26: ! Function Setup

    FunctionSetupj _ Selecting a Display Language You can select • preferred language for on.screen displays and the SET UP MENU. _,"t!1 l!lllli_iB1 _-.] • Preparations • Turnon the TV and select the appropriate video input mode (/_xUlary Input). • Turnthe DVD videoplayeron. SETUP •...

  • Page 27: Setting The Playbackpicture Size

    FunctionSetup,) Setting the PlaybackPicture Size Set Ute default playback picture slse according to the picture tube shape or aspect ratio of your TV. For example, normal or standard'iV screens are a 4:3 aspect ratio. • Preparations • Turn on theTV and selectthe appropriatevideoinputmode (Auxiliary input). •...

  • Page 28: Selecting A Disc Menu Language

    Function Setup,) Selecting a Disc Menu Language -I-I'- _mellu You can select a preferred language for the disc menu from the languages Included on the DVD video disc. When you play a DVD videodisc,the DVD videoplayer automatically displaysthe discmenu in the pre-selscted languageif if is includedon the disc.
  • Page 29 Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language of the ofthe language Language No alternate language Chinese Dutch English French German Italian Japanese Korean Malay Spanish Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assarnese kymara Aze ! ni Bashkir Beloruseian Bulgarian Bihad Bislama Bengali, B angla Tibetan Breton Catalan...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Language

    FunctionSetup_ Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language. DVD video discs may contain up to eight different languages. When you play a DVD video disc,the DVD videoplayerautomatically playsthe pre-selectedlanguageif it is induded on the disc. stopped. SETUP Press SET UP whne playbeck is The followingmenuappears.
  • Page 31 = 1,2 Youcan easily selecta playbackaudiosetting(language,recording system,and audio channel)from thoseincludedon the DVD video disc duringplayback. Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO AUDIO 2CH-- channel Recording system Language Position number The abbreviation of the languageappears insteadof the languagename.See page 28 for a listof languagesand their abbreviations.

  • Page 32: Displaying Subtitles

    Function _up) Displaying Subtitles You can display subfltMs on theTV screen and select a _ language. DVD video discs may include up to 32 different subtltM languages. When you playa DVD video disc,the DVD videoplayer automatically displaye the pre-selanted subtitlelanguageif if is includedon the disc.
  • Page 33 Youcan easilyselectthe subtitlelanguagefromthose included on the DVD videodiscduringplayback. Press SUBTITLE during playback. 1 ENG ON---_..---l-Current_ SUBTITLE uage The abbreviation of the languageappears insteadof the languagename.(See page 28.) "NO SUBTITLES"appears ifno subtitles are available. Press SUBTITLE or _, while the subtitle seffing appears on theTV screen.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Selecting the Camera Angle You can watch scenes from up to nine differmlrtcamera angles (mutiiFle angle). Ifthe scenewas recordedfrom multipleangles,you can easilychangethe camera angleof the sceneyouare watching. Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded from multiple angles. Pressthe ANGLE buttonwhilethe angle icon in the DVD displayisflashing.
  • Page 35 - il You can display the angle icon on the'IV screen to determine if a scene is recorded from multiple angle_ ET UP mpp a. Press SET UP while playback is The following menu appears. MENUN_IJ_'T.*_- SCREEN DISPLAYS "iV SHAPE 16:9 ANGLE ICON...

  • Page 36: Setting The Parental Lock

    Setting the Parental Lock You can use the parental lock function only with DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function. DVD video discs equipped wi_ the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled are different from disc to disc.
  • Page 37 To change the parental lock level Youcan changethe parentallocklevelby following the steps in "Settingthe ParentalLock." At step 3, pressthe number buttons to enteryourfour-digit securitycode,then continueto step4. ifyou make a mistake,press the CLEAR buttonand enter the correctfour-digitsecuritycode. ffyou enter the securitycode incorrectly, "WRONGNUMBER' flasheson theTV screen.

  • Page 38: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. • Do nottouchthe playbackside ofthe disc. --'Playback • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. • Fingerprinta and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration.

  • Page 39: Before Calling Service Personnel

    Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before requesting service. Symptom Cause No power The power plug is disconnected. The poweris on,but the DVD No disc is inserted. videoplayerdoes notwork. No picture •...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications [DVD Video Player] Powersupply Poweroonsump1_n Weight External dimensions Laser Frequency range (digital audio) Signal-to-noice ratio (digital audio) Audio dynamic range (digital audio) Harmonic distortion (digital audio) Wow and flutter Operating condi_ons [outputs] Video output S video output Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) [Supplied Accessories]...

  • Page 41: Index

    Index A_=:essories ... Battery... 10 Camera angle... 33 Chapterrepeat ... 21 Connections ... 11-14 Connectingto an amplifier... 12-14 Connectingto an audiosystem... 12 Connecting tea TV ... 11 Connectingto speakers ... 13, 14 Disc menu ... 27 Dolby Digital(AC-3) ... 13 Dolby Pro LogicSurroundSound...
  • Page 42 Philips Factory NOTE: i f youreside in oneofourPhilips Factow Service Branch areas (seedirectory o n back), y oucancontact thenearest Service Branch t o obtain efficient a ndexpedient repair f or yourproduct. If yourproduct is In-Warranty, youshould haveproof-of-purchase Service. ForOut-of-Warranty service, callthelocation nearest you. NQTA: S ivousr_sidez d arts unedesr_gions d esservies parunesuccureaie deservice apr_s vente dufabdcant P hilips (voirliste cl-dessous), vous pourrez c ontacter labranche deservice apr_,s veofelaplusprt_s d echaz vouspour obtenir unserv'lce apr_s venterapide et efficace.
  • Page 43 _BWISE/S ASCLOGE ASYOUR _| NEAR YOU. Y otlRPROOIJCT WILL BECBVE EFRClENT AN9 E)OREglEI_ KNOWING YOUR FflOOUCT ISBUNG GIVEN _ EXPERT ATrENllON OF ISLONG DISTARCE, COMMERT OBTENIR N OTRE S _KVICE APRJ_ VI_ RAFtcE ETEFF_ACE SOIT pARCOURMBI, J L OOal_ ntC_N OEPRODCIT$ k PJlPANER ATRAVI_ UEPAYS: CONTACTIER UNRAYON DE511A 75MPJES ( llOKMJk 121KM)OUCEInl_IE D ESERVI_LOCAL C_MO CO11_ UNSERVlaO OFORYUNO YERClEaTE F ORCORREO, BI4 CA$A 0 ENPINNA PARA SOPRO_...
  • Page 44 IS COVERED? You must.haveproof of purchaseto receive warranty service.A sales receipt or otis" documentshowingthes you purchasedthe product is consideredproof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coveragebeginsthe day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter,all partswill be repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 daysto oneyearfromthe day of pum.bese, all parts will be repaired or replaced, hot you payfor all labor charges.

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