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Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide- screens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space on a Disc.

Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks.These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as

analog does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, center and subwoofer).

DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies. JPEG: A very common digital still picture format.A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using MP3 format. one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

Multichannel: DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

Parental Control: A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing, with no data compression used in conversion.

Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as well as software having a search function.

Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.

Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).

Surround: A system for creating realistic three- dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD System that sends video to a TV.

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Contents Need help fast? Environmental Information Laser safetyGeneral Information English IndexModel No. DVP Serial No For Customer UseLaser TypeLanguage Code Contents Troubleshooting DVD Setup Menu OptionsSound and Volume Controls Cleaning discs Supplied accessoriesSetup IntroductionConnections Using Composite Video jacks CvbsUsing Component Video jacks Y Pb Pr When no disc is loaded, press Connecting the power cordUsing an accessory RF modulator Receiver has a Dolby Digital decoder SystemChannel Receiver Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG2 decoder Optional Connecting Digital AVReceiver Front and Rear Panels Functional OverviewRemote Control Setting up the TV Inserting batteries into the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control to operate the Player Getting StartedBelow menu appears on the TV Press 1 to highlight OK in the menu Press OK to confirmPress 1 to highlight OK in the menu and press OK to confirm To deactivate Progressive manuallySelecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV To reset to default TV colour system manuallySetting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language Setting language preferenceSetting the OSD Language Playable Discs Disc OperationsRegion Codes Your DVD Player will playPlaying discs Pausing playbackBasic playback controls Selecting track/chapterSelecting various repeat/shuffle functions Repeat play modeStopç Repeating a section within a chapter/trackOperations for video playback DVD/VCD/SVCD OSD On-Screen Display DVD/ VCD/SVCD Using the OSD menuTitle/Chapter/Track selection Time SearchAudio/Subtitle Preview Function Press 3 4 to highlight Angle, then press 2 to accessAngle Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a valid numberSpecial VCD & Svcd Features Special DVD FeaturesPlaying MP3/WMA/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD General Setup menu DVD Setup Menu OptionsLock UnlockOSD Language VolumeSleep OFFDigital Audio Setup Audio Setup MenuAnalog Output LT/RTPro Logic Sound ModeSpeaker Setup TV Type Video Setup MenuNight Mode turning on/off Picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen Setting the TV Display Progressive turning on/offVivid StandardCool PersonalRestricting playback by Parental Control PreferenceAudio, Subtitle, Disc Menu With Menu MP3/JPEG Menu turning on/offWithout Menu When doing this for the first time, key in ‘136900’ Changing the Password Restoring to original settingsPress Setup Press 2 repeatedly to select Audio Setup Sound and Volume ControlsSetting the speakers’ channels Problem Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Video Format SpecificationsAnalog does Glossary01-43DVP302894engRC2 30/06/06, 501 PM SgpSL-0626/94-2RC2 Meet Philips at the Internet
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