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Model: 437K
Model: 438K
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
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User Manual
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Manuel D'utilisation
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Manual de Instrucciones
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Manual do Utilizador
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  • Page 1 Model: 437K Model: 438K DVD VIDEO PLAYER User Manual Manuel D’utilisation Manual de Instrucciones Manual do Utilizador Gebruikershandleiding 01-41_437K_55_eng.indd 1 01-41_437K_55_eng.indd 1 2007-01-31 5:31:10 PM 2007-01-31 5:31:10 PM...
  • Page 2 Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) reference. Output Power 7.0 mW (DVD) 10.0 mW (VCD/CD) Model No. 437K Beam divergence 60 degrees Serial No. ___________________ 01-41_437K_55_eng.indd 2 01-41_437K_55_eng.indd 2 2007-01-31 5:31:14 PM 2007-01-31 5:31:14 PM 2 0 0 6 - 0 3 - 2 1 1 0 : 2 5 : 3 6 A M...
  • Page 3 Index English ------------------------------------------6 Español --------------------------------------- 42 Português --------------------------------- 80 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Care and Safety Information Setup ................................6 Cleaning discs .............................6 General Information Accessories supplied ..........................7 Region codes ...............................7 Connections Connecting to television ....................8-9 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ....................8 Using Component Video jacks (YPbPr) ....................8 Using an accessory RF modulator ......................9 Connecting the power cord ..................
  • Page 5 Contents Viewing the disc playback information ............... 22 Title/Chapter/Track selection ......................22 Time Search ............................. 22 Angle ................................22 Special DVD Features ....................23 Playing a Title ............................23 Changing the Audio Language ......................23 Subtitles..............................23 Special VCD and SVCD Feature .................. 23 Playback Control (PBC)........................
  • Page 6: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information DANGER! Cleaning discs High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. Some problems occur because the disc inside the player is dirty (frozen picture, The machine does not contain any sound disruptions, picture distortions).
  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information Accessories supplied Region codes This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc Video cable package. If the number does not match (yellow) the player’s region number (see table below), the player may be unable to playback the disc.
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Connecting to television COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDE O V (Pr/Cr) AUDI O U (Pb/Cb ) VIDEO IN COMPONEN T VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb ) VIDEO IN DIGIT AL TV OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
  • Page 9: Using An Accessory Rf Modulator

    Connections (continued) RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator (example only) INT IN TO TV VIDEO A UDIO IN CH3 CH4 DIGIT AL TV OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! To hear sound of this DVD player –...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connections (continued) Connecting the power cord COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO ~ AC MAIN S U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN DIGIT AL TV O AUDIO OUT COAXIAL After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.
  • Page 11: Optional Connections

    Optional connections Connecting to a stereo Connecting to a digital AV system receiver ST E R E O AV Receiver AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGIT AL TV OUT DIGIT AL TV OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital...
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON – Turns on the player or switches to standby mode u PLAY/PAUSE Disc Tray – Starts or interrupts playback. ç OPEN/CLOSE STOP – Opens or closes the disc tray. – Stops playback Display panel IR Sensor –...
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Product Overview (continued) Remote Control DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE – Displays information on TV – Opens or closes the disc tray screen during playback 0-9 numeric key pad – Selects numbered items in a – To switch the DVD player menu to standby mode or ON RETURN/TITLE SEARCH –...
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Inserting Batteries Step 2 : Finding your viewing channel Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD player to turn it on. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen.
  • Page 15: Step 3: Setting Up Progressive Scan Feature

    Getting Started (continued) Select { P-Scan }, then press OK to Step 3 : Setting up confi rm. The menu will appear on the TV. Progressive Scan feature Activating Progressive Scan (for Progressive Scan TV only) 1.Ensure your TV system supports Progressive Mode The progressive scan displays twice the 2.If there is a distorted picture on...
  • Page 16: Step 4: Selecting The Matching Color System

    Getting Started (continued) Select a setting and press OK. Step 4 : Selecting the Follow the instructions show on the TV to confi rm the selection (if any). matching color system Changing NTSC to PAL The color system of the DVD player, disc 1.Ensure your TV system supports PAL Standard and TV should match in order for the...
  • Page 17: Step 5: Setting The Language

    Getting Started (continued) Audio, Subtitle and DVD menu Step 5 : Setting the language languages You can choose your preferred language The language options are different or sound track from audio, subtitles and depending on your country or region. It DVD menu languages.
  • Page 18: Playback From Disc

    Playback from Disc IMPORTANT! – If the INVALID KEY appears on Super Video CD the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not MP3-Disc available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed Supported formats with regional restrictions.
  • Page 19: Playback Features

    Playback Features Starting disc playback Basic playback controls Unless otherwise stated, all operations Turn on the TV to the correct program described are based on Remote Control number for the DVD player (e.g. ‘EXT’, use. ‘0’, ‘AV’). Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on Pausing playback the DVD player.
  • Page 20: Operations For Video Playback

    Playback Features (continued) Playback restarts from the fi rst title Operations for video (DVD) or the beginning of the title/ track (VCD/CDDA/SVCD). playback To remove the message from the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may Slow Motion appear on the TV screen once you load You can slow forward or slow reverse a...
  • Page 21: Selecting Various Repeat Functions

    Playback Features (continued) Repeating a section within a Selecting various repeat chapter/track functions You can repeat the playback of a specifi c segment within a title/chapter track. To do this, you must mark the start and end Repeat play mode of the segment you want.
  • Page 22: Viewing The Disc Playback Information

    Playback Features (continued) Title/Chapter/Track selection Viewing the disc playback Press SEARCH. information Press to select {Title} / {Chapter} You can view the disc information (such or {Track}. as current title/chapter/track number, Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 total elapsed time or playing time on the input a valid number.
  • Page 23: Special Dvd Features

    Playback Features (continued) Special DVD Features Special VCD and SVCD Feature Playing a Title Playback Control (PBC) Press DISC MENU. The disc title menu appears on the TV For VCD with Playback Control screen. (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) keys or alphanumeric Press DISC MENU to toggle between to select a play option.
  • Page 24: Playing Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Kodak/Fuji Picture Cd

    Playback Features (continued) Playback selection Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/ During playback, you can; Kodak/Fuji Picture CD Press PREV . / NEXT > to select the previous/next track/fi le in the IMPORTANT! current folder. You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel.
  • Page 25: Zoom Picture (Jpeg)

    Playback Features (continued) 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...
  • Page 26: Karaoke Operations

    Karaoke Operations Vocal Playing Karaoke discs You can fade out the original vocal from a karaoke disc. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to Press VOCAL repeatedly to choose the correct Video In channel. (See page different audio modes.
  • Page 27: Dvd Menu Options

    DVD Menu Options OSD Language This DVD Player setup is carried out via This menu contains various language the TV, enabling you to customize the options for the language displayed on the DVD player to suit your particular screen. For details, see page 17. requirement.
  • Page 28: Using The Video Setup Menu

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Setting the Aspect Ratio Using the Video setup menu The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV and the format must be available Press SETUP on the remote control. on the playback disc. Otherwise, the TV The system setup menu appears.
  • Page 29: View Mode

    DVD Menu Options (continued) TV System View Mode Use view mode to scale an image that fi ts This menu contains the options for selecting the color system that matches to the TV screens’ width and height. the connected TV. For details, see page In ‘Video’, press to select { View Mode }, then press...
  • Page 30: Smart Picture

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Press to highlight one of the Smart Picture following options. This DVD player provides four predefi ned sets of picture color settings. BRIGHTNESS Increase the value to brighten the picture In ‘Video’, press to select { Smart or vice versa.
  • Page 31: Using The Audio Setup Menu

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Digital Output Using the Audio setup menu Select this if you connect to a multichannel decoder/receiver. Press SETUP on the remote control. In ‘Audio’, press to select { Digital The system setup menu appears. Output }, then press { All } Language Language...
  • Page 32: Night Mode

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Down Sampling Night Mode This mode optimizes playback of sound at You can enable and disable the digital signal for better sound output quality. low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are In ‘Audio’, press to select { Down brought upward to an audible level.
  • Page 33: Using The Rating Setup Menu

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Rating level settings Using the Rating setup menu Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the parental level while playing the disc. The rating levels are Press SETUP on the remote control. from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. The system setup menu appears.
  • Page 34: Changing The Password

    DVD Menu Options (continued) { 7. NC – 17 } Changing the Password No Children under age 17; not You need to enter your four-digit recommended viewing for children under password to play a prohibited disc or if age 17. prompted for a password.
  • Page 35: Using The Misc (Miscellaneous) Setup Menu

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Restoring to the original settings Using the Misc Setting the { Default } function will reset (Miscellaneous) setup menu all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for rating level. Press SETUP on the remote control. In ‘Misc’, press to select { Use The system setup menu appears.
  • Page 36: Volume Control

    DVD Menu Options (continued) Volume Control In ‘Misc’, press to select { Volume 60 }. to adjust the speaker’s volume that best suits your personal preference. The range from { 0 – 63 } TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item.
  • Page 37: Software Upgrade

    Others Software upgrade Periodically Philips will issue software upgrade to enhance your user experience. IMPORTANT! – Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! To check the current software version of this DVD player; Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the DVD player to open the disc tray.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer for help.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Solution – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system Not able to select some items in the menu. setup/system menu. – Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be selected. – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD player does not start –...
  • Page 40: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) AUDIO PERFORMANCE Number of lines DA Converter 24 bit, 192 kHz Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) fs 96 kHz 4Hz- 44kHz fs 48 kHz 4Hz- 22kHz VIDEO PERFORMANCE SVCD fs 48 kHz 4Hz- 22kHz Video DAC 12 bit, 108 MHz fs 44.1kHz 4Hz- 20kHz...
  • Page 41: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into MP3: A fi le format with a sound data numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of has specifi c numerical values. These jacks send Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) audio through two channels, the left and right.

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