Philips DVD615 Hookups, Determining the best possible connection, Before you begin, Remember

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Determining the best possible connection...

The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality.

HHHHComponent Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 12.

HHHS-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 11.

HHComposite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality. Details are on page 10.

HHYour TV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm or RF In. You will need an RF modulator in order to view the Player at your TV. See your electronics retailer for details on RF modulator availability and operations.

HHHHDigital audio connections provide the clearest sound, but you must have a digital Stereo. Connect the Player’s black COAXIAL Digital Audio Out jack to your Stereo for the best sound quality. Details are on page 14.

HHHIf a digital connection is not possible, connect the Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo or TV. Details are on pages 10-13.

Before you begin...

Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, or other equipment as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.

Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.

Remember...

Connect the Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the Player to a VCR, then con- nect the VCR to a TV. This type of connection may distort the picture and sound. Also, your VCR might have the copy protection system, which could distort the DVD image or prevent playback of some Discs.

Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. These channels are often near channel 00. Your TV or its remote control may have a Video or Auxiliary switch/button that allows you to choose the correct Video In channel. See your TV manual for details. Or, change TV channels until you see the blue Philips DVD background screen or the Player’s screen saver on the TV screen.

Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.

Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of your Stereo.

You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the Player and your TV and/or Stereo. So, you might not use all the jacks on the Player.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 10-14. Follow the steps for the hookup you choose.

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Contents DVD615 Dear Philips product owner It to us right nowFor Customer Use Contents Safety Information Safety Information cont’d Cause the product and cart combination to over- turnExample of Antenna Grounding Per National Electrical Code Introduction Playable Discs Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsGeneral Information Determining the best possible connection HookupsBefore you begin RememberHookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jackConnecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Hookups cont’d Helpful Hint Set Spdif OUT and Lpcm 96K accordingly Details are on To stop playback at any time, press Stop C Quick Disc PlaybackRemote Control Buttons Front Panel Audio OUT right/left jacks Rear PanelConnect the supplied video cable here and to the TV’s Pb Pr Video OUT jacksChapter/Track Selection Title/Disc menusPress DISPLAY, then press if necessary to select the area Beside T Title or Track or C Chapter. Press 9 or 8 toSlow Motion Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast ReverseFast Forward and Fast Reverse Sound will be mute during slow motion playbackStill Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Time SearchPress the Number buttons to enter the elapsed playing time Zoom Zoom, Camera AngleCamera Angle Press Zoom repeatedly during Disc playback to chooseRepeat Repeat, Repeat A-BRepeat A-B To resume regular playback, press Repeat A-B againPress Stop C twice to stop DVD playback Press System Menu DVD Audio LanguageAudio will be selected. Press Press System Menu to remove the menusPress 9 to select SUBTITLE, then press DVD Subtitle LanguageDisc menu to appear. Then, press OK DVD Disc Menu Language0,8. The box beside NEW Password will be highlighted Press 9 repeatedly to select PASSWORD, then pressPress OK to save the new password DVD playback by pressing Stop C twice as directed in stepParental Controls Disc Lock Screen will prompt you to enter your password. Press DVD playback by pressing Stop C twice as directed in stepPress 9 repeatedly to select PARENTAL, then press Programmed Playback General Setup will be selected. Press OKPreview Jpeg Features Smart Navigator, Jpeg and MP3 FeaturesMP3 Features Smart NavigatorPress 9 repeatedly to select Setup Video OUTPUT, then TV DisplaySelect Wide if you connected the Player to a widescreen TV Video Output, Video Mode Video ModeVideo Output Video Mode cont’d TV Type will be selected. Press TV Type NTSC/PALSpeaker Setup Speaker Setup, 3D Sound3D Sound Press Display to remove the information boxSpdif Out Spdif Out, Lpcm 96KLanguage, then press Press 9 repeatedly to select OSD Lang on-screen displayDisplay Dim Display Dim, Screen SaverScreen Saver Press 9 to select VFD DIM, then pressDVD Player Defaults Helpful Hints No powerNo picture Distorted pictureHelpful Hints contd Glossary Cabinet SpecificationsPhilips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty cont’d Accessories supplied with the product,Exchange Fee Information Index Language settingsDetermining the best possible connection 34-35