Philips DVD712 owner manual Hookups, Before you begin

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Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to con- nect, 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. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.

Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after you have fin- ished hooking up everything. Never make or change con- nections with equipment connected to the power outlet.

Determining the best possible connection...

Your hookup will be determined primarily by feature availability of your existing equipment. However, the following guidelines describe which options have the best picture and sound quality.

Use Component Video jacks for the best picture quality.

Use the S-Video jack for excellent picture quality.  Use the yellow Video jack for good picture quality.

 If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In or 75 ohm, you will need an adapter in order to connect the DVD Player to the TV. Ask your electronics retailer for details. The DVD picture still will exceed the quality of videotapes and other analog recordings.

Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL or OPT(ical) OUT) to your Stereo Receiver for the best sound quality.

If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo Receiver or TV.

Remember...

Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the DVD Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV. This type of connection may distort the pic- ture and sound. Also, your VCR might have the copy protec- tion system, which could further distort the DVD image.

Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2, etc. These channels often are locat- ed near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

Set the Stereo Receiver to the correct channel or “source” mode.

Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the PHONO IN jack of your Stereo Receiver.

You only need one audio connection and one video connection.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 10-14. Follow the specific steps for the hookup you chose.

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Contents DVD712 For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerTable of Contents Safety Information Appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged Introduction Playable Discs Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsGeneral Information Before you begin HookupsHookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In JacksConnecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Connecting to a TV Only TV has a single Cvbs Video In jack Stereo Back of TV NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level Shift NTSC/PAL SettingsBlack Level Shift Matically Playing a DiscIf DVD playback does not start automatically, a Disc menu May appear. If the Title or Chapter selections are numberedSearching, Track/Chapter Selection Forward and Reverse SearchingSelecting Another Chapter/Track Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Slow MotionStill Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback Scan Scan, ShuffleShuffle To return to normal order playback, press the ShuffleFront Panel Audio OUT Left/Right Rear PanelScan Button Remote Control ButtonsDisc Menu Button Remote Control Buttons cont’dOK Button Play BButtonMenu Bar Menu BarsOn-screen Symbols / Status Window On-screen SymbolsStatus Window Title/Disc menus Playback Control PBCDisc Menu button to remove the menu Audio Language Audio and Subtitle LanguagesSubtitles During DVD playback, press the Audio buttonZoom, Angles ZoomCamera Angle Time Search Setting or Changing the 4-digit Code Access ControlAccess Control cont’d Activating/Deactivating Child Lock in Access ControlChild lock will be highlighted. Press the B button Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Press the System Menu button Setting Parental LevelsChanging the Country Access Control contdRepeat, Repeat A-B RepeatRepeat A-B Video FTS Setting up a ProgramVideo FTS cont’d Erasing an entire ProgramErasing an Item in the Program Audio CD FTS Audio CD FTS contd Erasing a ProgramTurning FTS On or Off Following characteristics are not supported 40 MP3 PlaybackAdditional notes for MP3 playback Playing an Album or Title MP3 Playback contdPress System Menu TV ShapeVideo Shift If you selected Personal, go to step Color Settings Smart PictureDigital Output Sound Analog Output Subwoofer Cut-off, Night Mode Night ModeSubwoofer Cut-off Karaoke Vocal, Language LanguageKaraoke Vocal Bit Rate Indicator, Help Text Bit Rate IndicatorHelp Text Helpful Hints No powerNo picture Distorted pictureHelpful Hints contd DVD Digital Video Disc GlossarySpecifications PAL/50Hz NTSC/60HzVideo CD PAL/50Hz NTSC/60Hz Digital Video Disc Player Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicable36-39 Index of Information for your DVD Player