Philips DVDQ40/052 Special DVD Features, Special Video CD & Svcd Features, Playing an Audio CD

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Special DVD Features

Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus

DVDs may contain menus to navigate the disc and access special features.To use the menu, press the appropriate numerical key or use the 4, 3, 2, 1 keys to highlight your selection, then press OK.

Title/Disc menu

Press DISC MENU.

➜ If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed.

The menu can list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and chapters for the title.

To remove the title menu, press DISC MENU again.

Camera Angle

If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon appears, showing the number of available angles and the angle being shown currently.You can then change the camera angle if you wish.

Use the 3/4 keys to select the required angle.

➜ After a while, playback changes to the selected angle.The angle icon remains displayed until multiple angles are no longer available.

Changing the audio language

Select Y (AUDIO) in the menu bar.

Press AUDIO or 3/4 repeatedly to see the different languages.

Special Video CD & SVCD Features

Playback Control (PBC)

Load a Video CD with PBC and press B.

Go through the menu with the keys indicated on the TV screen until your chosen passage starts to play. If a PBC menu consists of a list of titles, you can select a title directly.

Enter your choice with the numerical keys (0-9).

Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu.

You may also select PBC OFF under Personal Preferences.

Playing an Audio CD

After loading the disc, playback starts automatically.

If the TV is on, the Audio CD screen appears.

The number of tracks and the total playing time of the disc will be shown on the TV screen.

During playback, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will be shown on the TV screen and on the player display.

Playback will stop at the end of the disc.

To stop playback at any other time, press 9.

Pause

Press ; during playback.

To return to playback, press B.

Subtitles

Select Z (SUBTITLE) in the menu bar.

Press SUBTITLE or 3/4 repeatedly to see the different subtitles.

Search

To search forward or backward through the disc at four times the normal speed, hold down S or T for about one second during playback.

➜Search begins, and sound is partially muted.

To step up to eight times the normal speed, press S or T again.

➜Search goes to eight times the speed, and the sound is muted.

To return to four times the normal speed, press S or T again.

If the TV is on, search speed and direction are indicated on the screen each time S or T is pressed.

To end the search, press B to resume playback or press 9 to stop playback.

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Contents DVDQ40 Important Note for Users in the UK How to connect a plugImportant Note Mains plugLaser safety General InformationContents Introduction Functional Overview Front and Rear PanelsStop Remote ControlNumerical key pad Play BConnecting to a TV PreparationGeneral Notes Connecting to Optional Equipment Digital Multi-channel soundNTSC/PAL Settings General ExplanationNTSC/PAL Conversion General Initial Setup Virgin ModeDisplay on Front Panel OperationTemporary Feedback Field Icons Menu Bar on TV ScreenPersonal Preferences General operationNight Mode Colour settingsRGB/YUV switching Video Output Speaker settingsLow Power Standby Access ControlBit Rate Indicator Smart Power OFFLoading Discs General FeaturesOperation Playing a DVD Video and VideoRepeat A-B SearchRepeat ShuffleAuto Wake-up Timer ZoomFTS-Video Special DVD Features Special Video CD & Svcd FeaturesPlaying an Audio CD Repeat track/disc Favorite Track Selection FTS ProgramMoving to another track Storing an FTS ProgramAdditional note for MP3 disc Playback Album/TitleMP3 Discs Album/Track/Disc ¶ Only the following functions are possible for MP3 discsAccess Control Access Control Child Lock DVD Video and Video CDAccess Control Parental Control DVD Video only Changing the 4-digit code Activating/Deactivating Parental ControlCountry If you forget your 4 digit codeBefore Requesting Service Delay times Speaker SettingsChannel settings AppendixSpecifications Optical Readout System

DVDQ40/052 specifications

The Philips DVDQ40/052 is a versatile and efficient DVD player that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent addition to any home entertainment system. This model is designed to provide high-quality video and audio performance, ensuring that users can enjoy their favorite movies, shows, and music with remarkable clarity and detail.

One of the standout features of the Philips DVDQ40/052 is its support for various disc formats. It is compatible with DVDs, CDs, and even some of the newer formats, allowing users the flexibility to play a wide range of media. This makes it suitable for those who have an extensive collection of both DVDs and CDs. Additionally, the DVD player supports playback of digital files through USB connections, which is an excellent option for those who prefer to view content stored externally.

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Connectivity options on the Philips DVDQ40/052 include composite, S-Video, and HDMI outputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of televisions and audio equipment. The HDMI output is particularly notable, as it allows for a single cable connection that transmits both audio and video signals, simplifying setup and reducing cable clutter.

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