Philips TV/DVD owner manual Helpful Hints

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54 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 number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

Color is poor when in TV mode.

Try a different channel.

Connect the antenna or cable signal securely. Details are on pages seven-eight.

Adjust the picture. Details are on page 23.

Poor TV Channel Reception

Set up the available channels. Details are on page 19.

Try a different channel.

Connect the antenna or cable signal securely. Details are on pages seven-eight.

Closed Captions are delayed, incorrect, or missing.

Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue are common for live broadcast.

Captions and text may not match the TV broadcast exactly. This is not a problem with the TV/DVD.

Buildings, power lines, thunderstorms, or other factors may interfere with the broadcast and cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear.

The program listings indicate that the show has Closed Captions, but captions are not dis- played.

Broadcasters may compress the program so that additional advertising time can be given. Since the com- pressed information can not be read, captions will not appear.

The TV/DVD has no power.

Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/DVD.

If the TV/DVD is turned on in DVD or VIDEO mode, the screen may be blank.

The remote control will not operate the TV/DVD.

Aim the remote control directly at the TV/DVD’s remote sensor. Details are on page 15.

Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/DVD.

Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page 11.

Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV/DVD.

Connect the TV/DVD’s power cord to a power source.

Press the TV or DVD button before pressing other buttons. Details are on pages 12-14.

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Contents CDV19BPH This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use Model No Serial NoSafety Information Table of Contents Introduction Color Systems Playable DiscsRegion Codes Unacceptable DiscsConnect a Cable signal or an antenna to the ANTenna Jack System InstallerHooking Up the TV/DVD Hooking Up the TV/DVD cont’d VHF/UHF Antenna Not supplied Rod Antenna or Not suppliedAudio cables to Optional ConnectionsAudio cables to Audio in jacks on stereo Jacks on backConnecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or DTS Decoder Optional Connections cont’dUsing the Remote Control Remote ControlPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyPress to turn the power on and off Remote Control cont’dPower Button Number Buttons TV modeRemote Control cont’d CH. Channel o / p Button VOL. Volume o / p ButtonDVD Button Press to scan through the available TV channelsFront Panel AC Power Cord Rear PanelAntenna Hole Connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet Press the Power button to turn on the TV/DVDTV/DVD is shipped in TV mode. If necessary, press Press the K or L button to select Language Appear inside the parenthesesPress the Menu button Setting Up TV Channels TV menu appears on the screenPress the B button Adding or Deleting ChannelsPress the K or L button to select Channel SET. Then Repeat steps 4-5 to add or delete other channelsAdjust the picture controls for a natural image Press the Select button repeatedly so that TV or aChannel number appears in the upper right corner Screen Closed Captioning TV mode Press the K or L button to select CaptionPress the B or s button to select C1, C2, T1, T2, or OFF Picture Adjustment Press the B button to access the Picture menuWithin 10 seconds, press the B or s button to set Game Chip Setup Press the K or L button to select V-CHIP SET UPChip Setup cont’d Press the B button to see the TV ratingsPress the K or L button to select a rating, then press Movie Ratings Sleep Timer SleepPlaying a Disc Press the Stop button to stop playbackUsing the DVD Menus Using the Title MenuDisc Menus Where playback stopped Pausing PlaybackPausing Playback Memory OnPlay will appear briefly on the screen Step by Step PlaybackSlow Motion Press the SLOW/FWD button. Slow motion playback willFast Forward/Reverse Search DX2Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track Track PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Track Title/Chapter Playback Using the Number Buttons to Select a Title/ChapterWhen playback is stopped, press the Number buttons to Starting Playback at a Specific Title/ChapterUse the Number buttons to enter the Disc time at which Specific Time PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Disc Time You want playback to beginRepeat Playback Repeat playback is not available with some DVDs Programmed Playback Random Playback Audio CD Sound Mode DVD LanguagePress the DVD button TV/DVD allows you to select a language for subtitles Menu will appear on the screenSubtitle menu will disappear after about 15 seconds Camera Angles Press the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit password Parental Lock PasswordSETUP/LOCK menu will appear Press the Number 4 button to select LockPress the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit password Parental Lock LevelsPress the Number 1 button to select Level Accessing the Status Display Status DisplayNo display Audio Settings Go to to change one of the Digital OUT settingsPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Audio Settings cont’d Press the Setup button to remove the DVD Player menuLanguage Settings Press the Number 1 button to select LanguageLanguage Settings cont’d Press a Number button to select a settingPress the Setup button to remove the menu Insert a disc Language Country Code 5165 Video Settings Setup screen will appear Press the Number 2 button to select Video Other Menu Settings Press the Setup button. The setup screen will appearCleaning a Disc Care and MaintenanceCleaning the TV/DVD Checking the LaserHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Operating Temperature Tuning SystemSignal-to-Noise Ratio Power RequirementsLimited Warranty Model # Serial #12-14 PowerSetting HookupsSupplied Accessories