Philips DVP3200V/37B user manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

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The DVD/VCR has no power.

•Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

•Pressy to turn on the DVD/VCR. The DVD/VCR usually turns on in the mode it was in when you turned it off. If there has been a power failure, it will turn on in VCR mode. Press DVD to put the unit in DVD mode. Press VCR to put the unit in VCR mode. Or, press SOURCE on the front of the DVD/VCR to switch between the two modes.

The remote control will not operate the DVD/VCR.

•Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front of the DVD/VCR, not toward the TV. Details are on page 20.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the DVD/VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page 15.

•Use the remote control within 23 feet (7m) of the DVD/VCR.

•When using the DVD player, press the DVD button, then try the other DVD feature buttons. Press DVD so DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. This means the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode.

•To use the VCR, press VCR, then try the other VCR feature buttons. Press VCR so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. This means the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode.

There is no picture in DVD mode.

•Make sure the video cable is connected correctly. You may connect either the yellow video cable (supplied), an optional S-Video cable, or optional component video cables. Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video In channel (usually the AUX IN, A/V IN, Auxiliary In, EXT or External In, Component Video In or S-Video In channel). Check your TV owner’s manual for details. Details are on pages 8 and 12-14.

• If you only used the supplied black RF coaxial cable, details are on pages 9-11.Make sure the TV is set to channel 3 or 4 (the output channel of the DVD/VCR). Or, if you have a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, make sure the TV is set to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel (usually 03 or 04).

•Insert a DVD that is playable on this DVD/VCR. Details are on page 7.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode. Press DVD or SOURCE so DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Check if Progressive Scan is set correctly according to your connection to a TV. Details are on page 8. Enable Progressive Scan at the DVD player only if you used the Component Video connection to a TV that has Progressive Scan. Details are on pages 8, 12 and 61.

Disc cannot be played.

•Insert a playable disc. Details are on page 7.

•Place the disc correctly in the disc tray. If the disc is one-sided, place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. If the disc is two-sided, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up.

•Clean the disc. Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped.

•Cancel the Parental Controls, enter the password or change the control level. Details are on pages 63-64.

•Make sure the disc is labelled for use in Region 1 or ALL regions and is NTSC or PAL compatible. Details are on page 7.

There is no sound.

•Connect the audio cable firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo. Details are on pages 12-13.

•Check the audio settings of the DVD player. Details are on page 62.

•Check the audio settings of the DVD. For example, you may have selected “soundtrack” playback or an unavailable sound setting (such as Dolby Digital). Details are on pages 48 and 62. Try other sound options provided in the DVD Disc menu.

•If you used audio cable (instead of only using the supplied black RF coaxial cable) make sure the TV or Stereo is set to the correct Audio In channel (usually the AUX IN, Auxiliary In, A/V IN, Audio In or External In channel). See your TV or Stereo owner’s manual for details.

The picture is distorted.

•Connect the DVD/VCR directly to the TV. Details are on pages 8-14.Do not connect the DVD/VCR to a VCR, then connect the VCR to the TV. Copyright protection systems in the VCR could distort the picture playing on the DVD/VCR.

•There are some cases where a disc or videotape picture may be distorted slightly because of the quality in which it was recorded. This is not a malfunction of the DVD/VCR.

•Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD player of the DVD/VCR. Details are on page 7.

•If your TV is not PAL compatible, DVDs recorded in the PAL color system may play only in black and white, the picture may roll continuously, or the picture may appear distorted.

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Proof of Purchase For Customer UseImportant Safety Instructions Safety Information cont’d Safety PrecautionsDeclaration of Conformity BoxTable of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Hookups Determining the best possible connection1Antenna or Cable TV Signal Hookups cont’dRemember Signal RF coaxial cableConnections Signal DVD/VCRCable RF coaxial cable TV’s AntennaJack of your DVD/VCR DVD/VCR Audio OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the redComposite or Baseband video Video OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR and to the ComponentAntenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR to a TV and a StereoCheck your Stereo manual for details Back of TV Example only1Antenna/Cable TV Signal Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Repeat this process if the power fails Turn on the TVVideo Cassette Playback On the DVD/VCRDisc Playback Display Panel DVD Display PanelVCR Display Panel Display MessagesFront Panel, Rear Panel and Remote Control Remote ControlFront Panel Rear PanelChannel Setup Press s or B to switch ADD/DELETEAdding/Deleting Channels To scan through only the memorized channels, use CH + or CHClock VCR Press VCR, then press DISC/VCR Menu so MENU1While the DAY space is flashing, press K or L until While the Year space is flashing, press K or LPress Display again to remove all the displays Press Clear to remove the menuEnglish Videotape Recording Recording PreventionRemove Cover Tab to prevent RecordingRemote control to return to channel 03 or 04 at Press TV/VIDEO on the DVD/VCR remote controlPress TV/VIDEO once to put the DVD/VCR in TV To put the DVD/VCR in VCR position. The VCR lightOne-Touch Recording Stopping an OTRPoint the remote control at DVD/VCR 2. Press Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake the connections shown above Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d On for the timer recordingWhen a timer recording ends Cancelling a Timer Recording before the Recording StartsBe possible only if the DVD is not copy protected DVDPut the DVD you want to copy in the disc tray Press REC I to start recording. REC will appear onChannels Instructions continue on the nextBox/DBS output channel for every Guide channel Guide CH User CHInstructions from the previous Tell the VCR the Guide and User channels by followingSteps Examine the lists onPress VCR Press VCR Plus+Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode Then, press VCR Plus+Press K or L until your desired channel number Appears. Then, press BPress K or L until your desired tape speed appears Press ClearPress Timer SET for the recording Repeat Playback Tape CounterTime Search Index SearchAutomatic Operation Features Special Effects PlaybackMulti-Channel Television Sound/Hi-Fi Stereo Understanding DisplaysMulti-Channel Television Sound Hi-Fi StereoUsing the Title Menu Menus, Playback Control PBC FunctionPlayback Control PBC Function Press K, L, s or B to select an item, then press OKX1.3 and x0.8 Rapid Play with Voice To resume normal playback, press Play BTitle/Chapter/Time Search Title/Chapter SearchTrack Search Resume On Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume OnPaused and Step-by-Step Playback To cancel A-B Repeat, press Repeat A-B. OFF will Repeat, A-B RepeatRepeat Let you start over OFF will appear briefly onMarkers ScreenElapsed playing time will appear beneath the Markers Display will disappear in about 30 seconds, or pressDVD SubtitlesCamera Angles Audio Language Audio Language, Stereo Sound ModeStereo Sound Mode Slow Motion ZoomPress Pause F during DVD, Video CD or DivX Playback Press Play B to return to normal playbackRandom Playback Program/Random PlaybackProgram Playback To stop playback, press Stop C When you put a CD-R or CD-RW with MP3MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio/JPEG Playback Dual Playback Folder PlaybackPress DISC/VCR Menu during MP3/JPEG playback Press K or L to select a folder, then press Play B or OKPress K or L to select the desired group folder or DivX PlaybackDivX Subtitle Hint Play BPress DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode On-Screen DisplaysDVD Displays Video CD and Audio CD DisplaysDuring Windows Media TM Audio playback Press Display or Back to remove the displayBlack Level,Virtual Surround InitializingBlack Level Virtual SurroundLanguage OriginalLanguage cont’d Language CodesDisc Menu KinyarwandaSelect a setting, then press OK DisplayPress s or B to select DISPLAY, then Press OK Press K or L to select an item, then press OKDefault setting is OFF Display cont’dProgressive Scan Jacks. Choose OFF otherwiseAudio Press s or B to select Custom at the topIf you selected DRC, press OK repeatedly to Turn Dynamic Range Control DRC On orWhile playback is stopped, press DVD/SETUP Password CHANGE, then press OKPress DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. DVD Press s or B to select CUSTOM, then press OKParental Levels Rating ExplanationsPress s or B to select Default setting is onOthers Others cont’d Default setting is 5 secPress DVD/SETUP to remove the menus Glossary Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Output Channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d DVD/VCR ejects the tape when you press REC I or Timer SET Line input modeCleaning the Video Heads You cannot insert a video cassetteCare and Maintenance Limited Warranty Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 YearInformation Index Memo
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