Philips DV900VHS owner manual Safety and General Information

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Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center for Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manufacture.

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. THE BEAM IS LOCATED INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

Special Information for Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Radio/TV Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip- ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow- ing measures:

1)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2)Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Copyright Protection

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

High Quality

This DVD/VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DV900VHS

Trade Name: Philips

Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810

Knoxville, TN 37914

(865) 521-4316

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. (© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.)

DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc. in the United States of America. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Model No Serial No Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated materialSafety and General Information Table of Contents Introduction Unacceptable Discs Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsRecording Prevention DVD/VCR maintenancePlayable Video Cassette Tapes Playable Video Cassette TapesDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemCH3 CH4 Recording/Viewing Any Channel ConnectionsRecording One Channel/Watching Another Signal Cable Box/DBSOptional Hookups Connecting the DVD/VCR to a Stereo TVDVD/VCR Optional Hookups cont’dHelpful Hints Replace the battery compartment lid Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyTurning on Your DVD/VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button Adding/Deleting ChannelsAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Reviewing Memorized ChannelsPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Setting the Clock Play panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button onceVCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR CLOCK, then press the F.FWD button Press the Play button or the Stop button to select SETLanguage Selection VCR If you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFIf you select Status OFF Display Messages 24 DVD/VCR Display DVD FeaturesCST. in Cassette- Inside Light Timer SET Light Record LightCassette Compartment VCR Light GreenFront Panel Coaxial Jack DVD/VCR Audio OUT Jacks AC PowerCH3/CH4 Switch Video OUT Jack ANT-IN Antenna In Jack Component Video OUT JacksRemote Control Buttons Repeat Button Menu Button DVD modeMemory Button VCR/TV ButtonRemote Control Buttons cont’d Arrow Buttons FWD Fast Forward Button DVD modeVCR Button Speed ButtonRead and follow the steps below to play a tape VHS Quasi Play Back SqpbDVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volume Stop buttonOther recording options are on pages Recording One Channel/Watching Another Ton so that the green VCR light appears on the front To return to VCR mode, press the Timer SET button onRecord the programs Insert another tape in the DVD/VCREvery week Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Tape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Press the Play button or the Stop button to selectSee page 78 for more hints Rerecording Tape Duplication Jack of DVD/VCRMake the connections shown above Press the F.FWD button so that on appears beside Repeat Play Video Cassette TapesReal-Time Counter Memory You can not do a Time Search while recording Time SearchViewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features This indication is not available during tape playback MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays Specifically…MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound SystemBlue Background Playing a Disc Playing a DVD or an Audio CDBefore you begin Press the DVD button, then press the Title button. Using the DVD MenusUsing the Title Menu Disc MenusMemory On is not available with Audio CDs Pausing PlaybackPausing Playback Press the Play button to resume playbackSlow Motion Press the Play button to return to normal playbackYou can not play the DVD in reverse slow motion Fast Forward/Reverse Search Use the F.FWD button for a forward search. Press the REWButton for a reverse search Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track Track PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Track Starting Playback at a Specific Title/Chapter Title/Chapter PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Disc Time Specific Time PlaybackRepeatedly Repeat Playback DiscsRepeatedly pressing the Repeat button during playback lets Buttons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will playRepeat a Repeat PlaybackUp to 20 Tracks may be stored in the Program Press the Mode button. The program screen will appearProgrammed Playback While playback is stopped, press the DVD button, thenRandom Playback Ing playback, then press the o/p buttons to select Audio CD Sound ModeDVD Language Press the DVD button, then press the Audio button durSubtitle menu will disappear after about 15 seconds ScreenAngle 1 default of eight Possible angles Camera AnglesAngle No display Accessing the Status DisplayPress the Number 1 button to select Level Press the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit passwordParental Lock Levels Press the Number 4 button to select LockWrite down the password in case you forget it Press the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit passwordAudio Settings To change the Digital OUT settings, go to stepPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Press the Setup button to remove the menu Audio Settings cont’dInstead to select different lan Language SettingsPress the Number 1 button to select Language Not be shownPress the DVD button, then press the Setup button Press a Number button to select a setting5165 Language Settings cont’dPress the Number 2 button to select Video Video SettingsPress the Number 5 button to select Others Other Menu SettingsPower Requirement Cleaning the DVD/VCRCleaning a Disc Signal-to-Noise Ratio S/N RatioHelpful Hints DVD/VCR has no powerRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR No picture in DVD modeHelpful Hints cont’d Number buttons won’t work for channels above Power FailureDVD/VCR will not perform a timer recording TV program cannot be recordedPoor reception Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads Tape cannot be removedWHO is COVERED? Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Exchange Fee + Sales Tax = TotalPayment, if applicable Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossaryIndex Supplied Accessories
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