Philips DVD621 owner manual Hookups cont’d, DVD Player

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Hookups (cont’d) 9

Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only (no stereo or amplifier)

TV has audio (red and white) and S-Video In jacks

●For better picture quality, use an optional S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. You will not use the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player, and you will not need the yellow video cable. You will not use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, either.

●Set Dolby Digital and DTS to Off on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 40-41.Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong will distort the sound or damage the speakers.

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Pb/Cb VIDEO OUT

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VIDEO

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OUT

OUT

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LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

Back of TV

(example only)

1

Connect the red and white audio cables to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the TV, matching the cable colors to the jack colors.

2

Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

3

Connect the TV’s power cord to a power outlet.

Turn on the TV and set it to the S-VIDEO IN channel. This channel usually is located near channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

4

Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to a power outlet.

Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player. “P-ON” will appear briefly on the DVD Player’s display panel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen. If you do not, check your connections and make sure the TV is on the cor- rect S-Video In channel.

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Contents DVD621 For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoSafety Information Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Remote Control SetupUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyLeft Audio Right Audio Video HookupsDVD Player Hookups cont’dComponent Video DVD Player Back of TV Helpful Hints Display Messages DVD Player DisplayDisplay with Dimmer Disc trayFront Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Buttons Stop C ButtonPlay B Button Display Button Repeat ButtonPlaying a DVD or an Audio CD Playing a DiscUsing the Title Menu Using the DVD MenusDisc Menus Press the Disc Menu button. The DVD’s main menu willPausing Playback Pausing PlaybackPress the Play B button to resume playback Step by Step Playback Press the Play B button to return to normal playback Fast Forward/Reverse SearchSlow Motion Press the Pause F button during playbackPress the Fast Forward D button. Slow motion playback will Zoom Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Track Track PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Title/Chapter Title/Chapter PlaybackScreen Starting Playback at a Specific Disc TimeYou choose Repeat Title, Repeat Chapter, or Repeat Off Repeat PlaybackRepeat a will appear on the DVD Player’s display panel Total Track Time 04729 Start Programmed PlaybackWhile the Random screen appears, press the Play B Random PlaybackPress the Audio button Press the Audio button again Audio LanguageSubtitle display will disappear after about 5 seconds Subtitle LanguageCamera Angles Follow these steps to change your Parental Controls password Parental Lock PasswordPress the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit password OK button. The Setup/Parental Password screen will appearParental Lock Levels Helpful Hints below.1,6Example Display Screen DVDAvailable Track numbers, with current Track in yellow Display Screen Audio CDDVD example Marker Setup ScreenWhile playback is stopped, press the Setup button. Audio SettingsSetup screen will appear Downmix ModeDolby Digital Audio Settings cont’dDisplay Controls Display SettingsDisplay Settings cont’d Setup screen appears Language SettingsUse these buttons If you select Other Language Settings cont’dLanguage Country Code Language Settings cont’dCleaning the DVD Player Care and MaintenanceCleaning a Disc Checking the LaserHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Glossary Please keep your sales receipt or other document Limited WarrantyPlease contact Philips at French Speaking English Speaking Model # Serial #To obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicableIndex Supplied Accessories

DVD621 specifications

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