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Philips DVD962SA Owner's Manual

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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 DVD962SA Important!
  • Page 2 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 purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DVD962SA Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    6 Introduction Welcome! This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features on Digital Video Discs (DVDs) and Video Compact Discs (Video CDs). Expanding tech- nology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the produc- er’s comments, or play your favorite scene repeatedly.

  • Page 7: Playable Discs 7

    Playable Discs This DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Video CDs, Super Video CDs, Audio CDs, and Super Audio CDs. This Player also supports the MP3 format, or music tracks that are compressed with MPEG Audio Layer 3 technology. In order to play a Disc on this DVD Player, make sure the Disc meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems described below.

  • Page 8: General Information

    8 General Information Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remote con- trol by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid . Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and –...

  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the connections described in the following pages. Before you begin... Refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv Only

    10 Hookups (cont’d) MAINS Connect the Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Use component video cables (not supplied). Connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the red and white Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player.
  • Page 11 MAINS Connect the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. Use an S-Video cable (not supplied). Connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the red and white Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player. Connect the other end of the cables to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
  • Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) TV has a single (CVBS) Video In jack MAINS Connect one of the yellow CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied yellow video cable. Connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the red and white Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player.
  • Page 13 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Receiver Stereo has 2-channel analog (right and left Audio In jacks) MAINS Connect one of the yellow CVBS VIDEO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Or, use the S-VIDEO or Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks.

  • Page 14: Hookups

    14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Multi-channel Receiver that has 2-channel digital stereo (PCM) or supports Dolby Digital MAINS Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the corresponding digital audio in jack on your Stereo Receiver.

  • Page 15: Ntsc/Pal Settings, Black Level Shift 15

    NTSC/PAL Settings You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD Player to match the color system of your TV. Most TVs in the United States use the NTSC color system. So, if your TV uses NTSC, set the DVD Player to NTSC. The Discs you play should have the same color system (NTSC or PAL) that you choose for the DVD Player and TV.

  • Page 16: Playing A Disc

    16 Playing a Disc AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the front of the DVD Player to turn on the DVD Player. Turn on your TV. Make sure it is set to the correct Video In channel.

  • Page 17: Searching, Track/Chapter Selection 17

    AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Forward and Reverse Searching On a DVD, to search the Disc at four times the normal speed, press and hold H or G for about two seconds during playback. To search at 32 times the normal speed, press and hold H or G again. The sound will be muted during searching on a DVD.

  • Page 18: Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

    18 Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Slow Motion During Disc playback, press the SYSTEM MENU button to access the menu bar. Press B repeatedly to select f (Slow motion) in the menu bar. Press p to enter the Slow motion menu. Playback will pause. Press s B to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 (forward).

  • Page 19: Scan, Shuffle 19

    AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Scan Scanning plays the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track on the Disc. Press the SCAN button. SCAN will appear briefly on the DVD Player display panel. Scanning will begin, starting at the beginning of the current Chapter/Track if you pressed the SCAN button during playback.

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    20 Front Panel POWER ON/OFF button Press to turn the DVD Player on or off. Details are on page 16. The POWER ON/OFF light will appear if the DVD Player is in Standby (power off) mode. Disc Tray Insert a DVD, Video CD, Super Audio CD, or Audio CD here.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel 21

    MAINS jack Connect the supplied AC power cord here and to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD Player. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect the supplied red and white audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or Stereo Receiver.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Buttons

    22 Remote Control Buttons Press to turn on the DVD Player power if the Player is in Standby mode. Or, press to put the DVD Player in Standby mode. Press to select the appropriate sound mode. For SACD: CD, Stereo, or Multi-channel (if available). For DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D Sound, or Multi-channel.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Buttons

    Press to access or remove the DVD Player’s menu. Details are on page 24. Press to select a zoom factor and enlarge the video image during paused or regular playback of a DVD, Video CD, or Super Video CD (SVCD). Press and hold for two seconds to search backward during playback.

  • Page 24: Menu Bars

    24 System Menu Bar In addition to using the shortcut buttons on the remote control to select features, you can also use the System Menu Bar to operate features. Press SYSTEM MENU to select the System Menu Bar. If the desired menu function is not visible on the TV screen press the B button to access the remainder of the System Menu Bar.

  • Page 25: On-Screen Symbols / Status Window 25

    On-screen Symbols The following symbols appear in the top left corner of the TV screen when you acti- vate a feature. Scan The first 10 seconds of scan each Track or Chapter will play. Details are on page 19. Repeat All The entire Disc will repeat play repeatedly.

  • Page 26: Disc Menus, Playback Control

    26 Disc Menus, Playback Control Title/Disc menus Press the DISC MENU button. If the current Title of the current Disc has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear. The menu may list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and Chapters for the Title.

  • Page 27: Audio And Subtitle Languages 27

    Audio Language Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. You may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc. The movie may have special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or featured sound- tracks by following these steps.

  • Page 28: Zoom, Angles

    28 Zoom, Angles VIDEO CD Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during DVD playback and pan through the enlarged image. Press the ZOOM button during DVD playback. a Zoom will be selected in the menu bar. off p press OK to pan Within five seconds, press o or p to choose 1.33, 2 or 4.

  • Page 29: Time Search 29

    VIDEO CD Time Search lets you choose a specific time at which you want to begin Disc playback. Press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press the B button repeatedly to select h Time Search. Press the p button. Playback will pause; a time edit box will appear, showing the elapsed playing time of the current Disc, or the point at which the Disc is currently.

  • Page 30: Access Control

    30 Access Control DVD VIDEO CD Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and there- fore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings before you allow children access to the DVD Player.
  • Page 31 Activating/Deactivating Child Lock in Access Control Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V V . Press the p button repeatedly to select s, then press the B button. Access control will be highlighted. Press the B button again, then press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code.

  • Page 32: Helpful Hints

    32 Access Control (cont’d) Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Not all DVDs are coded with rating information or Parental Control levels. You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always. This way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of the DVD. You will need to know your 4-digit code.
  • Page 33 Setting Parental Levels DVDs may contain alternative scenes that conform to the Parental Level, or movie rating, that you select. The Parental Level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes on the Disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play.

  • Page 34: Access Control

    34 Access Control (cont'd) Changing the Country If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the Disc. The Disc manufacturer sets these codings. For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States. So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select.

  • Page 35: Repeat, Repeat A-B 35

    AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Repeat You may play a Chapter, Track, Title or entire Disc repeatedly. During Disc playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to choose a Repeat mode. The Repeat mode will appear in the on-screen symbols on the TV screen. Details are on page 25. To repeat the current Chapter or Track, press the REPEAT button.

  • Page 36: Video Fts

    36 Video FTS VIDEO CD A Video FTS Program lets you play your favorite Titles/Chapters or Tracks/Indexes in the order you set. A Program can contain 20 items (titles, chapters, etc.). If the Video FTS program list is full, adding a new Video FTS program will delete the last item on the list.
  • Page 37 Erasing an entire Program While playback is stopped, press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press the B button repeatedly to select Selection in the menu bar. Press the p button repeatedly to select Clear all, then press the OK button. This will erase the program and set FTS to Off automatically. Press the SYSTEM MENU button to remove the menu.

  • Page 38: Audio Cd Fts

    38 Audio CD FTS AUDIO CD An Audio CD FTS Program lets you play your favorite Tracks in the order you set. A Program can contain 20 Tracks. If the Audio FTS program list is full, adding a new Track will delete the last item on the list. Setting up a Program Load an Audio CD.

  • Page 39: Audio Cd Fts

    Erasing a Program Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary. Press the p button repeatedly to select CLEAR ALL, then press the OK button. This erases the Program for the current Disc and sets FTS to Off. Turning FTS On or Off Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary.

  • Page 40: Tv Shape

    40 TV Shape You may set the DVD Player to display video in one of three formats: Letterbox, Panscan, or Widescreen. To choose a format, follow these steps. Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V V . Press the p button to select p , then press the B button. TV shape will be selected.

  • Page 41: Video Shift 41

    The factory sets the DVD Player so the picture will be centered on your TV screen. Use this setting to personalize the position of the picture on your TV by moving it to the left or right. Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V V . Press p to select p , then press B.

  • Page 42: Digital Crystal Clear

    42 Digital Crystal Clear Digital Crystal Clear allows you to fine-tune certain picture settings. These adjustments are only useful if you use the Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD Player to conect to a TV that has Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y Video In jacks.

  • Page 43: Digital Output 43

    After connecting the DVD Player to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the DVD Player’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which DVD Player audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set your Digital Output accordingly. The information in step 4 will help you make your choice.

  • Page 44: Sacd Sound Mode

    44 SACD Sound Mode Super Audio CDs may contain Stereo and/or Multichannel recorded infor- mation, or a Stereo or Multichannel Sound mode. The default mode of the SACD will play unless you choose a Sound mode setting as described below. After you choose a Sound mode, a small red dot will appear beside the active Sound mode on the SACD Player’s display panel.

  • Page 45: Analog Output 45

    If you connected the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the Player to a Stereo Receiver or TV, or if you used the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT jacks as shown on page 14, choose a setting for Analog output. First, make sure you did not use the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

  • Page 46: Speakers

    46 Speakers The Player lets you adjust the speaker settings, volume balance, and delay time for your audio system. You only need to adjust the speaker settings if you used the Player’s MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT jacks to connect the Player to a six-channel Receiver (Dolby Digital or DTS) as shown on page 14.

  • Page 47: Night Mode 47

    Night Mode Turn on Night Mode to improve the sound quality during low volume play- back. Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V V . Press p repeatedly to select , then press B. Press p repeatedly to select Night mode, then press B. Press o or p to select On or Off, then press OK.

  • Page 48: Karaoke Vocal, Language

    48 Karaoke Vocal, Language Karaoke Vocal Set Karaoke Vocal to On only when you are playing a multi-channel karaoke DVD. The karaoke channels on the Disc will be mixed into a normal stereo sound. Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V V . Press p repeatedly to select , then press B.

  • Page 49: Audio Direct Mode

    Audio Direct Mode 49 AUDIO CD Audio Direct Mode This feature deactivates the picture in order to maximize audio quality when playing audio discs. This feature cannot be activated when playing video discs. Press the AUDIO DIRECT button on the front of the DVD Player.

  • Page 50: Helpful Hints

    50 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial num- ber of your product before you call.

  • Page 51: Helpful Hints

    After a few minutes, the message on the display will change from BUSY to FAIL or PASS. If FAIL appears, the Player has a failure and should be repaired. Consult the Philips Customer Care Center for the nearest Factory Service Center.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    52 Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo Receiver, etc.).

  • Page 53: Specifications 53

    OPTICAL READOUT SYSTEM Laser type Semiconductor AlGaAs Numerical Aperture 0.60 (DVD)/0.45 (VCD/CD) Wavelength 650 nm (DVD)/780 nm (VCD/CD) VIDEO FORMAT DA Converter Signal handling Digital Compression MPEG2 (DVD)/MPEG1 (VCD) TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/50Hz) Horizontal Resolution 720 pixels Vertical Resolution 576 lines Video CD...

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any cir- cumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or con- sequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

  • Page 56: Index

    Index of Information for your DVD Player ac power cord ... . .21 access control ...30-34 analog sound ....45 angle .

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