Philips DVD750VR/17 owner manual Introduction

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Welcome!

This DVD/VCR combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player and a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment.

Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.

VCR Features

•Automatic Head Cleaner

•Channel Setup

•English, French, and Spanish menus and dis- plays

•Multi-Channel TV Sound

•19 Micron head

•Recording: One-Touch and Timer

•Repeat Play

•Searching:Time, Index, Forward, and Reverse

•Slow Motion

•Still Picture

•Tape Counter

•The VCR Plus+ Programming System

•Tracking Adjustment

Disc Features

	• Audio Language choices*		•	Program Playback
			•	Progressive Scan
	•	Bit Rate display
			• Random Playback
	• Camera Angle *
			• Repeat, Repeat A-B
	•	Dolby Digital Sound*
			•	Screen Saver
	• DVD to Videotape Duplication
			•	Search (Title/Chapter,Time,Track)
	• Dynamic Range Control
			•	Subtitles*
	•	Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback
			•	Virtual Surround
	•	Markers
			• Zoom
	•	Parental Controls*
			* If available on the DVD

Package Contents

The following items are provided with your new DVD/VCR.

•Remote Control and two AA batteries

•One black RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm

•	One set of Audio (red and white tips) and Video (yellow tips) cables
•	This Owner’s Manual and Quick-Use-Guide

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus. DVD manufacturers set the menus, which vary among DVDs. Not all DVDs have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access it by pressing DVD, then DISC/VCR/MENU on the remote control. Details are on page 52.

DVD Player Setup Menu...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s Setup menu to set up features of the DVD Player or a DVD. Access the DVD Player menu by pressing SYSTEM/MENU on the remote control when playback is stopped. Even if a feature is set in the DVD Player’s menu, it may not be available if the current DVD does not include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

All features described in this manual are not available on every Disc. If the feature is not available on the Disc, you cannot use the DVD/VCR to make it available. An “X” will appear in the top right corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature that is not currently available.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Model No Serial No Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use Declaration of Conformity Safety and General InformationSafety Precautions Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs Playable Discs and Video CassettesRegion Codes Color SystemsDetermining the best possible connection HookupsBefore you begin RememberDuring playback, press Hookups cont’dVideotape and press Play B to start playback 2DVD/VCR ConnectionsPress VCR/TV on the remote to choose VCR position CableAUDIOBox/SatelliteOUTRF coaxial cable RF coaxial cable Video in Jacks On TV 2Audio Cables 3Video Cable DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacks DVD/VCR to a TV that has an S-Video In jack Antenna/Cable TV SignalDVD/VCR to a TV and a Stereo 1Antenna/Cable TV SignalStereo Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remote Control SetupUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyTurn on the TV First-time DVD/VCR SetupRepeat this process if the power fails Video Cassette Playback Other tape playback features are on pagesRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Details are on pagesPress OPEN/CLOSE a Disc PlaybackOn the DVD/VCR 4Insert a DiscDisplay Messages Display Panel DVDDVD Light red DisplayCounter/Clock/Channel Display Panel VCRDisc tray Cassette CompartmentOPEN/CLOSE a Button DVD Front PanelStop C Button DVD Play B Button DVDANT-IN Antenna In jack DVD Audio OUT jacks AC Power CordLeft white and Right red VCR Audio in jacksRemote Control Remote Control cont’d Press o or p to select Channel SET UP.Then Press B Channel SetupPress o or p to select Auto SET UP. Press B Press VCR, then press DISC/VCR/MENU repeatedlyAdding/Deleting Channels Channel Setup cont’dFollow these steps to set the VCR clock. Make sure Clock VCRWhile the Year space is flashing, press o or p until Year appears. Press B. The day of the week willClock VCR cont’d Language VCR Press Display again to remove all the displays Turn on the TV Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR Videotape RecordingRecording Prevention Remote control to select channel 03 or 04 at the TV Use the TV remote control to select the channelPress VCR, then press Record I to record Press VCR/TV once to put the DVD/VCR in TV posiStopping an OTR One-Touch RecordingMake the connections shown above Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress DISC/VCR/MENU so Menu 1 appears Timer RecordingPress o or p to select an empty program.Then Press o or p to select ONCE, DAILY, or WeeklyPress o or p until the month appears Timer Recording cont’dThen, press B Next, press o or p until the day appears.Then Details are on page ninePress o or p to select a recording tape speed. Cancelling Timer RecordingsTo stop recording, press VCR, then press Stop C DVD to Videotape DuplicationStation ChannelsExamine the lists on Press VCR, then press DISC/VCR/MENU until Menu 2 appearsPress o or p to select Guide Channel SET, then Press s to go back one step from the current stepOnce The VCR will record a TV program on any day Press o or p to select a ONCE, DAILY, or WeeklyRecording.Then, press B Press CLEAR/RESET Using s.Then, enter the correct numbers using o or pPress o or p until your desired tape speed appears Example SP There are cases in which the programPress B so on appears next to Auto Repeat Repeat PlayPress o or p to select Auto Repeat Tape Counter Time Search Time Search, Index SearchIndex Search Press VCR, then press Search until the TimeForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Understanding Displays Multi-Channel Television SoundPress DISC/VCR/MENU to remove the menu Multi-Channel Television Sound cont’dPress o or p to select Audio OUT Hi-Fi StereoPress o or p to select HIFI. on will appear beside Hifi Please see additional notes onPress TITLE. The Title menu will appear Using the Title MenuDVD Disc Menus Press Play B to return to normal playback Fast Forward/Reverse SearchDuring playback, press g or h Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback Enter the Title or Chapter number usingSpecific Title/Chapter Playback Specific Time PlaybackUsing Search Using the Number ButtonsTrack Playback Front of the DVD/VCRPaused and Step-by-Step Playback Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, ResumeResume Press Play B to start playing the Disc from the beginningRepeat Repeat,A-B RepeatPlay or fast forward the Disc to the point at which Repeat againWithin 30 seconds, press s or B to select a Marker MarkersSubtitles Subtitles, Camera AnglesCamera Angles Press DVDPower failure will not erase your password Parental Controls PasswordPress SYSTEM/MENU Press B to select CUSTOM, then press OKParental Levels PasswordPress DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press the Number buttons to enter your four-digitAudio Language Audio Language, Stereo Sound ModeStereo Sound Mode Slow Motion DVD Slow Motion, ZoomZoom Press Pause F during DVD playbackProgram can have a maximum of 99 Tracks Programmed PlaybackYou cannot alter a Program during playback Random screen appears While playback is stopped, press Mode twice soRandom Playback Press o or p to select a Folder, MP3 Track, or Jpeg File 66 MP3/JPEG PlaybackOr OK To stop playback, press Stop CPress Display again to remove the display MP3/JPEG DisplaysQuick Setup screen will appear When playback is stopped, press SYSTEM/MENUDisplay Press Or B to select display, then press OKPress SYSTEM/MENU to remove the menus Display cont’dWhile playback is stopped, press SYSTEM/MENU LanguageLanguage Codes Language cont’dAudio DVD Displays On-Screen DisplaysPlays during DVD playback Press Display repeatedly to see the following disBlack Level Black Level,Virtual SurroundVirtual Surround Icon will disappear after about 10 secondsCare and Maintenance Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Remote control will not operate the DVD/VCR DVD/VCR has no powerThere is no picture in DVD mode Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d VCR will not perform a timer recording Power FailureVCR will not record a TV program Number buttons won’t work for TV channels aboveCleaning the Video Heads Line Input modeYou cannot insert a video cassette You cannot remove the tapePhilips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicableControls Information Index