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There is no sound.

•Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo Receiver. Details are on pages 11-13.

•Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on pages 70-71.

•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 58 and 68-69.Try other sound options provided in the DVD Disc menu.

•If you used audio cables (instead of only using the supplied black RF coaxial cable) make sure the TV or Stereo Receiver 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 Receiver owner’s manual for details.

The picture is distorted.

•Connect the DVD/VCR directly to the TV. Details are on pages 8-13.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 the picture may be distorted slightly; 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 six.

You cannot change the camera angle of a DVD.

•The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles. See if multiple angles are available by referring to the Disc case or DVD Disc menu. Details are on page 55.

You cannot change the audio or subtitle language of a DVD.

•The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language. Not all DVDs contain audio or sub- titles in multiple languages. See if other languages are available by referring to the Disc case or DVD Disc menu. Details are on pages 55 and 58.

An “X” appears in the top right corner of the TV screen, prohibiting an operation.

•The DVD/VCR prohibits the current operation at the current time or the feature is not available on the Disc. Details are on page five.

The DVD/VCR switches itself from DVD mode to VCR mode after 35 minutes.

•The DVD/VCR switches itself from DVD mode to VCR mode if Disc playback stops for more than 35 minutes and you press no buttons on the remote control or the DVD/VCR. Details are on pages 66-67.

A screen saver appears on the TV screen during DVD mode.

•The DVD logo will appear on the TV screen if you stop Disc playback for more than five minutes (and you do not press any buttons on the remote control or the DVD/VCR).The DVD logo prevents damage to your TV’s picture tube. A prolonged still image, including TV station identification logos or video games, may damage the picture tube.

You want to use the DVD Player during a VCR timer recording or while the TIMER light appears or flashes.

•Press POWER y to turn on the DVD/VCR. Press VCR/TV to choose VCR position. (The green VCR/TV light will appear.) Press OUTPUT SELECT to choose DVD mode, then continue with other DVD features as described in this manual. Remember to press the DVD button on the remote control before continu- ing to use the remote control to operate the DVD Player.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerSafety and General Information Safety PrecautionsDeclaration of Conformity Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Remember HookupsDetermining the best possible connection Before you beginANT-IN Antenna In Jack of your DVD/VCR Hookups cont’d2DVD/VCR ConnectionsSignal Cable CableTV’s Antenna On TV Video Cable 2Audio Cables Back of Stereo example only Stereo Receiver Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety Remote Control SetupPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlGuage for VCR on-screen displays and menus First-time DVD/VCR SetupTurn on the TV Within 60 seconds, press Play B o or Stop CTurn on the TV. Insert a tape Video Cassette PlaybackRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichevPress OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD/VCR 4Insert a Disc Disc PlaybackDisplay with Dimmer DVD Light red Power Light This light appears when the power is onDisplay Panel DVD Display MessagesDisplay Panel VCR Front Panel Cb Cr Jacks AC Power CordCH3/CH4 Switch DVD/VCR Audio OUT Jacks ANT-IN Antenna In JackRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d 22-4 Channel SetupChannel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress VCR, then press DISC/MENU Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT once or twice to exit SET UP, then press FF g BReviewing Memorized Channels Press Play B o or Stop C p to select TunerClock VCR Power failures can erase the clock settingSet the clock. Details are on Daylight-Savings TimeMenu Language Selection VCRIf you select Status OFF VCR On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status on and Counter only on If you select Status on and Counter only OFFTurn on the TV Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR DVD/VCR will record in a preset volumeVideo Cassette Tape Recording Recording PreventionSelect the channel you Want to watch at the TV Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherTo stop an OTR before recording is finished, press Stop C p One-Touch RecordingDVD/VCR Timer RecordingTo record the programs Front of the DVD/VCRFor the minute you want the recording to begin Timer Recording cont’dPress two Number buttons for the hour you want Recording to begin. Press two Number buttonsPress the Number 1 button to record in SP speed Or the Number 2 button to record in SLP speedTape Speeds See page 76 for more hints Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsTurn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake the connections shown above Cassette compartment of DVD/VCR 2.Press FF g B so on appears beside Repeat To cancel Repeat Play, follow stepsRepeat Play Press Play B o or Stop C p to selectClear to reset the real-time tape counter to zero Real-Time Tape Counter MemoryWhile the status display is on the screen, press Press VCR, then press Search MODE/TIME Time SearchViewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features Understanding On-Screen Displays Multi-Channel Television SoundSET UP, then press FF gB Multi-Channel Television Sound cont’dOn will appear to the right of your selection Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo SoundLight appears on the front of the DVD/VCR Blue BackgroundPress DVD, then press TITLE. The Title Menu will Using the DVD Disc MenusUsing the Title Menu Disc MenusPress Play B o to return to normal playback Fast Forward/Reverse SearchBack speed An h x2, h x8, h x30, or h x60 will appearTitle/Chapter playback is not avail- able with some DVDs Specific Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time PlaybackSpecific Title/Chapter Playback Specific Time PlaybackSpecific Track Playback BA-BPaused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resuming Playback Paused and Step-by-Step PlaybackResuming playback During disc playback, press DVD, then repeatedly Press Repeat until the repeat mode you wantRepeat,A-B Repeat RepeatLet the Disc continue to play to the point at which When the Disc reaches the point you want toMarkers Press DVD, then press MARKER. The Markers willCamera Angles Opening the disc tray will cancel your subtitle settingSubtitles, Camera Angles SubtitlesPress the Number buttons to enter your four-digit Parental Controls PasswordPress Setup to remove the menu Write down your password in case you forget itPress the Number 1 button to select Parental Level Parental Controls LevelsWhile playback is stopped, press DVD, then press Press the Number 4 button to select ParentalAudio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback.You canAppears on the front of the DVD/VCR Press DVD, then press Zoom during playback Slow Motion, ZoomSlow Motion ZoomNumber button for the first digit, then the Number but Programmed PlaybackMODE. The Program screen will appear If you enter a wrong Track number, press CLEAR.The lastPress Audio repeatedly during playback to choose Random Playback, Stereo Sound ModeStereo Sound Mode Random PlaybackTrack you want to play, then press Play B o or OK 62 MP3 PlaybackIf you select an Album and press OK, the Track Selection screen will appear. Press K or L to selectMP3 Display Information, MP3 Track Selection MP3 Display InformationMP3 Track Selection Press o or p to select a Track, then press OK to Random MP3 Playback, Programmed MP3 PlaybackRandom MP3 Playback Programmed MP3 PlaybackPress DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT again On-Screen DisplaysPress DVD, then press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT dur Ing playbackDisplay Settings SETUP. The SET-UP screen will appearPress the Number 2 button to select Display Display Settings cont’d Press Setup to remove the menusPress K or L to select an item, then press OK Press Setup to remove the menus Language SettingsSETUP. The Setup screen appears Press DVD, then press SetupLanguage Settings cont’d Press o or p to select a setting, then press OKLanguage Code SETUP. The Setup screen will appear Audio SettingsBlack Level Settings TruSurround SettingSRS TruSurround on Care and Maintenance, Specifications Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossaryHelpful Hints DVD/VCR has no powerRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR There is no picture in DVD modeHelpful Hints cont’d VCR will not record a TV program Power FailureVCR will not perform a timer recording Motor cylinder rotates even when tape playback is stoppedYou can not remove the tape Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads You can not insert a video cassettePhilips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Limited WarrantyPayment, if applicable Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Exchange Fee + Sales Tax = TotalAutomatic Information Index
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