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Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 3 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 3 2007-01-31 4:49:44 PM 2007-01-31 4:49:44 PM...
The packaging has been made easy to separate into two materials; cardboard (box) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your DVD player consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations...
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Contents Care and Safety Information Setup ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 General Information Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Connections Connecting to television ... 10-11 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... 10 Using Component Video jacks (YPbPr) ... 10 Using an accessory RF modulator ...11 Connecting the power cord ...12 Optional connections Connecting to a stereo system ...13...
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Viewing the disc playback information ... 24 Title/Chapter/Track selection ... 24 Time Search ... 24 Angle ... 24 Special DVD Features ... 25 Playing a Title ... 25 Changing the Audio Language ... 25 Subtitles... 25 Special VCD and SVCD Feature ... 25 Playback Control (PBC)...
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD player operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, cleaning CDs intended for DVD or CD players may damage the optical unit (laser).
01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 9 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 9 General Information Region codes This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc package. If the number does not match the player’s region number (see table below), the player may be unable to playback the disc.
To hear sound of this DVD player through your television, use the audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the television (cable supplied). TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
To hear sound of this DVD player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/ R) jacks of the DVD player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the RF modulator (cable supplied). Connect the Antenna or Cable TV service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF modulator.
Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. When no disc is loaded, press STANDBY ON on the DVD player front panel. “– – –” may appear on the display panel. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD player to the corresponding Digital Audio In jack on your receiver (cable not supplied). Set the DVD player’s digital output to PCM-Only or ALL depending on the capabilities of your receiver (see page 32 {Digital Output}).
OPEN/CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the DVD player. Mains (AC Power Cord) – Connect to a standard AC outlet Audio Out (Left/Right) – Connect to AUDIO inputs of an...
01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 15 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 15 Product Overview DISPLAY – Displays information on TV screen during playback – To switch the DVD player to standby mode or ON SEARCH – To start playback from designated point SETUP – Enters or exits the system setup menu –...
If you are using external equipment, (such as audio system or receiver), turn it on and select the appropriate input source for the DVD player output. Refer to the equipment user’s manual for detail. 2007-01-31 4:49:46 PM 2007-01-31 4:49:46 PM...
DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the DVD player and your TV. 2007-01-31 4:49:47 PM 2007-01-31 4:49:47 PM...
Getting Started Step 4 : Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD player, disc and TV should match in order for the disc to play. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV.
On-screen display (OSD) language Select this to change the language of this DVD player screen display menu. The menu language (on-screen display) for the system will remain as you set it. Language...
Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0) TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD player due to the confi guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used. 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 20 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 20...
(see page 35). For more playback features, see pages 21~27. Tips: – Do not overturn the DVD player while disc loading, playing or ejecting. – Do not close the disc tray manually even if the power switched off.
Playback Features Operations for video playback Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. While playing a disc, press REPEAT continuously to choose a repeat options. For DVD – Repeat Chapter (currently playing chapter) – Repeat Title (currently playing title) –...
Playback Features Viewing the disc playback information You can view the disc information (such as current title/chapter/track number on the disc) without interrupting the disc playback. During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control. The available disc information appears on the TV screen with the following sequence.
Special DVD Features Playing a Title Press DISC MENU. The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. keys or alphanumeric to select a play option. keypad 0-9 Press OK key to confi rm. Changing the Audio Language For DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different audio languages.
Playback Features Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/ Kodak/Fuji Picture CD IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 16 ‘Finding your viewing channel’). General Operation Load a disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/fi le confi guration.
Zoom picture (JPEG) During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales. to view the zoomed picture. Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) During playback, press rotate the picture on the TV screen. : fl ip the picture vertically by 180º : rotate the picture anti-clockwise by 90º...
DVD Menu Options This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD player to suit your particular requirement. Using the Language setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears.
Using the Video setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Language Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio View Mode View Mode View Mode Auto Fit Auto Fit Auto Fit Video Video Video TV System TV System TV System...
Select this for Interlaced connection. { P-Scan } Select this when you want to make progressive scan (YPbPr) connection on your DVD player to a progressive scan to select a setting and press OK to confi rm. to select { Video...
Smart Picture This DVD player provides four predefi ned sets of picture color settings. In ‘Video’, press to select { Smart Picture }, then press { Standard } Select this for a preset standard picture setting. { Vivid } Select this to make the picture brighter.
(Dolby Digital, MPEG-2). { PCM } Select this if the connected device is not capable of decoding multichannel audio. The DVD player will convert the Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multichannel signals to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). { Off } To deactivate the digital audio output.
Night Mode This mode optimizes playback of sound at low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. In ‘Audio’, press to select { Night Mode }, then press { On } Select this to set low volume output.
DVD Menu Options Using the Rating setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Language Aspect Ratio Parental control : 8.Aduit Set Password Video Video Video Audio Audio Audio Rating Rating Rating Misc Misc Misc Press...
{ 8. Adult } Mature Material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language. to select a rating level and press OK to confi rm. Select { 8 Adult } to disable parental level and allow all discs to play. DVDs that are rated higher than the level you selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit password.
DVD Menu Options Using the Misc (Miscellaneous) setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Use Default Settings Language Closed Caption Video Video Video Audio Audio Audio Rating Rating Rating Misc Misc Misc Press to select { Misc }, then press Press...
Closed Caption Closed caption are data that are hidden in the video signal of some discs. Captions are different from subtitles because captions hearing are impaired by showing the sound effects (e.g., “phone ringing” and “footsteps”), while subtitles do not. Before you select this function, ensure that the disc contains closed captions information and your TV set also has this function.
The software installed in the DVD player appears on the TV screen. To download and install the latest software to the DVD player; Visit the Philips website ‘www.philips. com/support’ to check the availability of the latest software upgrade.
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108 MHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp ~ 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD Compression MPEG 1 for VCD 50Hz 60Hz Horiz.
(± signs). – Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the DVD player. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the TV program.
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Problem Not able to select some items in the setup/system menu. The DVD player does not start playback. Picture freezes momentarily during playback. Unable to select Progressive Scan on/ off. 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 41 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.indd 41 Troubleshooting Solution – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu.
Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c 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.
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