Philips DV900VHS owner manual Helpful Hints

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14 Optional Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, or Amplifier

Some Discs are recorded in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround or Digital Theater System (DTS) Surround format. These Discs will sound best if you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.

●You will need a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied). See Helpful Hints below.

●If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.

●If you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL to ON. Details are on pages 68-69.

●If you connect the DVD/VCR to a DTS Decoder, set DTS to ON. Details are on pages 68-69.

●If the DVD/VCR is not connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF. Incorrect settings may cause noise distortion and damage the speakers.

●Select the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound in the Disc menu.

●Connect a subwoofer and the center, front, and surround speakers to the Decoder as described in the Decoder owner’s manual.

●If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape Deck.

1

VIDEO IN

Back of TV

3

(example only)

1

VIDEO

DVD/VCR

2

Back of Decoder

(example only)

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR.

2

Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the COAXIAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Decoder or Amplifier. (Or, you may connect an audio optical cable (not supplied) to the OPTICAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Decoder or Amplifier.)

3

Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. (Or, you may connect a component video cable or a S-Video cable. Details are on pages 12-13.)

4

Plug in the power cord of the Decoder or Amplifier. Turn on the Decoder or Amplifier and select its Auxiliary IN station. During Disc playback, you will adjust the volume at the Decoder or Amplifier. See its owner’s manual for details.

5

Plug in the TV’s power cord. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. During Audio CD playback, you may check the Disc status on your TV screen. During DVD playback, you will watch the program on the TV. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

6

Connect the DVD/VCR’s power cord to a power outlet. Press the POWER button, then press the DVD/VCR OUTPUT button so that the DVD light appears on the DVD/VCR. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the DVD/VCR’s display panel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen briefly. If you do not, check your connections and make sure the TV is set to the correct Video In channel. If there is no disc in the DVD/VCR, “no DISC” will appear on the display panel.

Helpful Hints

• Optical cable may be damaged when bent

at acute angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a diameter of 6 inches or more when storing them.

•Use a cable which is 9.8 feet or shorter.

•Insert cable plugs firmly into the jacks when making connections.

•If a plug has minor scratches or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a jack.

•Replace the protective cap on the OPTICAL jack when it is not in use.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use Model No Serial NoSafety and General Information Table of Contents Introduction Color Systems Playable DiscsRegion Codes Unacceptable DiscsPlayable Video Cassette Tapes DVD/VCR maintenancePlayable Video Cassette Tapes Recording PreventionHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVCH3 CH4 Connections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelSignal Cable Box/DBS Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherConnecting the DVD/VCR to a Stereo TV Optional HookupsOptional Hookups cont’d DVD/VCRHelpful Hints Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Replace the battery compartment lidPress the VCR button, then press the Power button Turning on Your DVD/VCRAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonAdding/Deleting Channels Press the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT buttonPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Automatic Channel Setup cont’dReviewing Memorized Channels VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR Setting the ClockPlay panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once Press the Play button or the Stop button to select SET CLOCK, then press the F.FWD buttonLanguage Selection VCR If you select Status OFF If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF 24 DVD/VCR Display DVD Features Display MessagesVCR Light Green Timer SET Light Record LightCassette Compartment CST. in Cassette- Inside LightFront Panel ANT-IN Antenna In Jack Component Video OUT Jacks AC PowerCH3/CH4 Switch Video OUT Jack Coaxial Jack DVD/VCR Audio OUT JacksRemote Control Buttons VCR/TV Button Menu Button DVD modeMemory Button Repeat ButtonRemote Control Buttons cont’d Speed Button FWD Fast Forward Button DVD modeVCR Button Arrow ButtonsVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeOther recording options are on pages DVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volumeStop button Recording One Channel/Watching Another Insert another tape in the DVD/VCR To return to VCR mode, press the Timer SET button onRecord the programs Ton so that the green VCR light appears on the frontTimer Recording Every weekTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Tape SpeedsSee page 78 for more hints Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress the Play button or the Stop button to select Make the connections shown above Rerecording Tape DuplicationJack of DVD/VCR Repeat Play Video Cassette Tapes Press the F.FWD button so that on appears besideReal-Time Counter Memory Time Search You can not do a Time Search while recordingSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Specifically… MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays This indication is not available during tape playbackMTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Please see additional notes onBlue Background Before you begin Playing a DiscPlaying a DVD or an Audio CD Disc Menus Using the DVD MenusUsing the Title Menu Press the DVD button, then press the Title button.Press the Play button to resume playback Pausing PlaybackPausing Playback Memory On is not available with Audio CDsYou can not play the DVD in reverse slow motion Slow MotionPress the Play button to return to normal playback Button for a reverse search Fast Forward/Reverse SearchUse the F.FWD button for a forward search. Press the REW Starting Playback at a Specific Track Using the Number Buttons to Select a TrackTrack Playback Title/Chapter Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Title/ChapterSpecific Time Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Disc TimeButtons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will play Repeat Playback DiscsRepeatedly pressing the Repeat button during playback lets RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Repeat aWhile playback is stopped, press the DVD button, then Press the Mode button. The program screen will appearProgrammed Playback Up to 20 Tracks may be stored in the ProgramRandom Playback Press the DVD button, then press the Audio button dur Audio CD Sound ModeDVD Language Ing playback, then press the o/p buttons to selectScreen Subtitle menu will disappear after about 15 secondsAngle Angle 1 default of eight Possible anglesCamera Angles Accessing the Status Display No displayPress the Number 4 button to select Lock Press the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit passwordParental Lock Levels Press the Number 1 button to select LevelPress the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit password Write down the password in case you forget itPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Audio SettingsTo change the Digital OUT settings, go to step Audio Settings cont’d Press the Setup button to remove the menuNot be shown Language SettingsPress the Number 1 button to select Language Instead to select different lanPress a Number button to select a setting Press the DVD button, then press the Setup buttonLanguage Settings cont’d 5165Video Settings Press the Number 2 button to select VideoOther Menu Settings Press the Number 5 button to select OthersSignal-to-Noise Ratio S/N Ratio Cleaning the DVD/VCRCleaning a Disc Power RequirementNo picture in DVD mode DVD/VCR has no powerRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d TV program cannot be recorded Power FailureDVD/VCR will not perform a timer recording Number buttons won’t work for channels aboveTape cannot be removed Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads Poor receptionLimited Warranty WHO is COVERED?Payment, if applicable To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orIndex Supplied Accessories
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