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DVD-Video Player / 5-Disc Changer
Owner's Manual
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help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
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1-800-531-0039
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DVD972C
Important!
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Warranty
Registration Card
within 10 days.
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- Page 1 • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 DVD972C Important!
- Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your pur- chase at once.
- Page 3 For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the back of your DVD Video Player and enter below the Serial Number. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD972C Serial No. __________________________ The region code for this set is 1.
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Page 4: General Information
General Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents ONTENTS Introduction Philips DVD Video Introduction ------------------------- 7 Unpacking ---------------------------------------------------- 7 Remote Control Battery Installation ------------------- 7 Safety Information ------------------------------------------ 7 Cleaning Discs ---------------------------------------------- 7 Functional Overview Front Panel and Display ----------------------------------- 8 Remote Control -------------------------------------------- 9 Rear Panel -------------------------------------------------- 10... -
Page 7: Philips Dvd Video Introduction
Introduction Philips DVD Video Introduction Your Philips DVD Video Player will play 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, as well as stereo or multi-channel sound (depending on the disc and your playback setup). -
Page 8: Functional Overview
REPEAT Disc number (1 - 5) – press to select a disc tray for playback Remote Sensor – point the DVD Player remote control here DISC TRAY – inser t a disc here Indicates current player function: Playback, Pause etc. -
Page 9: Remote Control
TITLE SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM AUDIO REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP POWER – switch DVD Player ON or OFF RETURN – remove the DVD Player’s menu DISPLAY – access the On-Screen Display – search forward* / go to next chapter or track –... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
UNCTIONAL VERVIEW – select either S-Video Out or Component/Progressive Scan, depending on how you connected the DVD Player to the TV – connect to a TV with S-Video (Y/C) inputs – connect to a TV with CVBS video inputs OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) –... -
Page 11: Preparation
DVD Player. ¶ Make sure the TV’s Sync Mode setting is correct. For example, on some Philips TVs, set “SYNC MODE” to “SYNC MODE 2.” An incorrect Sync Mode setting will cause the picture to shift off-center on the TV screen while using Progressive Scan. -
Page 12: Connecting To Optional Equipment
Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS) Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL G or COAXIAL F) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical G or coaxial F) audio cable. -
Page 13: General Explanation
When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD Player or is not available on the disc. Remote control operation ¶ Unless stated, all operations can be carried out with the remote control. - Page 14 PROGRESSIVE SCAN. – Make sure the TV’s Sync Mode setting is correct. For example, on some Philips TVs, set “SYNC MODE” to “SYNC MODE 2.” An incorrect Sync Mode setting will cause the picture to shift off-center on the TV screen while using Progressive Scan.
- Page 15 5.1 Speaker Setup Russian Other — — — — Others – Menu Language Select the language for the DVD Player’s Menu. This is the menu you see when you press the SYSTEM MENU button. English Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Spanish...
- Page 16 – The messages will vary among discs. – After you clear a message as described above, the disc will play as usual. However, if you turn off the DVD Player or open the disc tray, you will repeat these steps again if you try to play the same disc later.
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Page 17: Operation
The default screen will appear. The screen saver picture appears when you leave the DVD Player in stop mode for about five minutes. After the Screen Saver has been engaged for about five minutes, the DVD Player will automatically turn itself off. - Page 18 Slow Motion ¶ Press PAUSE during playback. The player will enter PAUSE mode. ¶ Use the 1/2 keys to enter the SLOW mode. ¶ Use the 1/2 keys to select the required speed: , 1/16, , 1/8, , 1/4 or , 1/2 (backward), or .
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Page 19: Special Dvd Features
The Marker memory will remain active if the disc is stopped. It will be lost if the disc is removed from the player, if the disc tray is opened, or if the DVD Player is turned off. MARKER SEARCH –... -
Page 20: Special Vcd Features
Special VCD Features Playback Control (PBC) ¶ Load a Video CD with PBC and press PLAY. ¶ Go through the menu with the keys indicated on the TV screen until your chosen passage starts to play. If a PBC menu includes titles, you can select a title directly. ¶... -
Page 21: Program
Use 1 2 3 4 to select Clear All, then press OK. The complete Program for the discs will be erased. Playing MP3 Recordings The DVD Player can play MP3 format recordings on CD- ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the following notes. - Page 22 Playing MP3 Recordings Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3 menu appears on the TV screen. Note – It may take over 30 seconds to read the MP3 files, depending on the contents of the disc. Press 3/4 to select the MP3 file you want to play. Press PLAY.
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Page 23: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service If it appears that the DVD Player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something has been overlooked. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the system yourself; this will invalidate the warranty. -
Page 24: Appendix
Appendix Speaker Settings Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. Speaker selection Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 3/4 to select 5.1 Speaker Setup, then press 2. Press 3/4 to select one of the following items you want to adjust. -
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications PLAYBACK SYSTEM DVD Video Video CD and SVCD Audio CD (CD-R and CD-RW) and HDCD DVD+RW OPTICAL READOUT SYSTEM Lasertype FDA CFR21 Numerical Aperture 0.60 (DVD) 0.43 (VCD/CD) Wavelength 650 nm (DVD) 780 nm (VCD/CD) DVD DISC FORMAT Medium Optical Disc Diameter 12cm (8cm) -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
For 90 days thereafter, you may exchange the defec- tive product for a new or renewed product at the store from which it was purchased or through Philips. Either exchange is made at no cost to you. From 91 days to one year from the date of purchase, you will pay a preset exchange fee to obtain a new or renewed product. - Page 27 El Paso,TX 79928 ATTENTION: DVD PLAYER EXCHANGE A replacement will be sent to you via UPS within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the product. Your Address (street address to which replacement should be delivered, no P .O. boxes allowed):...
- Page 28 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA DVD972C CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT IB8310E002 The products and ser vices described herein are not necessarily available in all countries. Printed in Korea Due to continuous product improvements, this SL-0109/17-1 document is subject to change without notice.