Philips DVP3050V user manual Helpful Hints cont’d

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You cannot change the camera angle of a DVD.

•The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles. See if multiple angles are available by referring to the Disc case or DVD Disc menu. Details are on page 40.

You cannot change the audio or subtitle language of a DVD.

•The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language. Not all DVDs contain audio or subtitles in multiple languages. See if other languages are available by referring to the Disc case or DVD Disc menu. Details are on pages 40-41.

An X appears in the top right corner of the TV screen when you try a DVD feature.

•The operation is not available at the current time or the feature is not available on the Disc. Some features are only available during playback. Others can be accessed only if playback is stopped.Try stopping or playing the Disc, then try the feature again.

The DVD/VCR switches from DVD mode to VCR mode after 30 minutes of no activity.

•When AUTO POWER OFF is set to ON, the DVD/VCR switches itself from DVD mode to VCR mode if Disc playback stops for more than 30 minutes and you press no buttons on the remote or the DVD/VCR. Details are on pages 56-57.This prevents possible damage to your TV’s picture tube that can occur if a still image is left on too long.

A screen saver appears on the TV screen during DVD mode.

• The DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you stop Disc playback.You cannot remove it.

You want to use the DVD Player during a VCR timer recording or while “” appears on the display panel.

•Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the DVD/VCR. Press DVD to choose DVD mode, then continue with other DVD features as described in this manual.

A maximum of 999 MP3/JPEG Files can be recognized.

Power Failure

•Clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails. See pages 19-21 to set up the channels, clock, and language again.

The VCR will not record a TV program.

• Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR,TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages 7-12. For VCR features, you must connect the DVD/VCR to a TV with the RF coaxial cable or the yellow video cable as described on pages 7-10.

•Make sure the video cassette has a record tab. Details are on page 22.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 26-27.

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 22. If, after programming a timer

recording, you press TIMER SET without putting a tape in the DVD/VCR,“ ” will blink on the display panel.

• If the record tab on a tape is missing, the DVD/VCR will eject the tape.“ ” will blink.

•Press TIMER SET to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording.

•Make sure the VCR clock is set. Details are on page 20.

• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if the power fails.

•If you have a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set timer recordings differently. Details are on page 8.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least 5 minutes before it is set to begin.

•12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

There is no picture or the picture is noisy or has streaks during video cassette playback.

• Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•If you used the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, make sure the TV is on the same channel as the DVD/VCR’s output channel (03 or 04).The DVD/VCR’s output channel is channel 3 when you receive it.To change it to channel 4, see page 7. Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Details are on pages 6 and 10.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 31.

•TVs placed too close to the DVD/VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the DVD/VCR away from the TV.

The Number buttons won’t work for TV channels above 69.

•Enter channel numbers as a 2-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a 3-digit number. If you do not have Cable TV, only channels 2-69 are available.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR,TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages 7-12.

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again. Or, reset channels at the VCR using CHANNEL SET UP. Details are on page 19.

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Contents Need help fast? Safety Information Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Hookups Determining the best possible connectionHookups cont’d Connections RememberSignal CableRF coaxial cable TV’s Antenna Jack of your DVD/VCR DVD/VCR Audio OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the redComposite, or Baseband video Video OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the ComponentDVD/VCR to a TV and a Stereo Check your Stereo manual for detailsStereo Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlRecycling Guidelines/Battery Safety First-time DVD/VCR Setup Other tape playback features are on pages Video Cassette PlaybackRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Turn on the TV Insert a tape in the DVD/VCRDisc Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE aOn the DVD/VCR Insert a DiscDisplay Panel DVD Display PanelVCR Display Panel Display MessagesFront Panel, Rear Panel, and Remote Control Remote ControlFront Panel Rear PanelChannel Setup Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress CLEAR/RESET or B to start the clock Clock VCRWhile the DAY space is flashing, press K or L until While the Year space is flashing, press K or LPress CLEAR/RESET to remove the menu Language VCRVCR Status Displays Press Display again to remove all the displaysVideotape Recording Recording PreventionTo stop recording, press Stop C Use the TV remote control to select the channel Remote control to return to channel 03 or 04 atPress VCR/TV on the DVD/VCR remote control to Press VCR, then press Record I to recordWhen an OTR ends One-Touch RecordingStopping an OTR Or SkipPoint the remote control at DVD/VCR 2. Press Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake the connections shown above Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04Timer Recording Instructions continue onTimer Recording cont’d Cancelling Timer RecordingsWhen a timer recording ends Will flash. Insert a tapeDVD to Videotape Duplication Speed are onRepeat Playback Tape CounterTime Search, Index Search Time SearchIndex Search A recording by following these stepsAutomatic Operation Features Special Effects PlaybackMulti-Channel Television Sound / Hi-Fi Stereo Understanding DisplaysMulti-Channel Television Sound Hi-Fi StereoUsing the Title Menu Menus, Playback Control PBC FunctionPlayback Control PBC Function Press K, L, s, or B to select an item, then pressRemote control Fast Forward/Reverse SearchDuring playback, press Search g or h on Press Play B to return to normal playbackTitle/Chapter Playback,Time Playback Title/Chapter PlaybackTime Playback Using Search Track PlaybackPlayback will start at the selected Track Within 30 seconds of the previous numberPaused and Step-by-Step Playback Resume OnDuring Disc Playback, press Pause F. Playback will Press Play B to resume playRepeat Playback, A-B Repeat Repeat PlaybackRepeat Let you start over OFF will appear briefly onMarkers Within 30 seconds, press s or B to select a MarkerTo return to a Marker during playback, press Subtitles, Camera Angles SubtitlesCamera Angles During playback, press Subtitle repeatedly toAudio Language, Stereo Sound Mode Stereo Sound ModeAudio Language During DVD playback, press Audio repeatedly toSlow Motion, Zoom Slow MotionZoom Press Pause F during DVD or Video CD playbackProgram/Random Playback Program PlaybackRandom Playback 44 MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio/JPEG Playback Dual Playback Folder PlaybackFile List will appear On-Screen Displays DVD DisplaysAudio CD and Video CD Displays Displays during DVD playbackOn-Screen Displays cont’d Press Display again to remove the displayBlack Level,Virtual Surround InitializingBlack Level Virtual SurroundInstructions continue on the next Language cont’d Language CodesPress K or L to select a language, then press Select a setting, then press OK DisplayPress s or B to select Custom at the top If you selected TV ASPECT, press K or L toYou may adjust the Progressive Scan compatibility Display cont’dProgressive Scan Instructions from previousPress DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode AudioDVD Player of the DVD/VCR While playback is stopped, pressParental Levels Press sor B to select Custom at the top Menu, then press OKPress sor B to select PARENTAL, at the topPress L to select Password CHANGE, then press While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM/MENUPress OK, and proceed to step Press the Number buttons to enter your currentOthers Press s or B to select OTHERS, then Press OKOthers cont’d Press SYSTEM/MENU to remove the menusGlossary Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Output Channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Line Input mode Cleaning the Video HeadsYou cannot insert a video cassette You cannot remove the tapeCare and Maintenance SpecificationsMemo Memo Information Index Controls Dvd/vcr
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