Philips DV900VHS owner manual Table of Contents

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General Information

Safety and General Information . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Playable Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . .7

Setting Up Your DVD/VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct

Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct

Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Optional Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 Remote Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Turning on Your DVD/VCR . . . . . . . .16 Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . .17-19 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Language Selection (VCR) . . . . . . . . . .22 On-Screen Status Displays (VCR) . . . .23

Description of Controls

DVD/VCR Display - DVD Features . . .24

DVD/VCR Display - VCR Features . . .25

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . .28-31

Basic VCR Operations

Playing a Video Cassette Tape . . . . . . .32 Recording on a Video Cassette Tape . .33

VCR Recording

Recording One Channel/Watching

Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-39

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . .40

Video Cassette Tape Playback

Repeat Play (Video Cassette Tapes) . .41

Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . .42

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . .45

Additional VCR Features

MTS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . .48

Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Disc Playback and Features

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Pausing Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Step by Step Playback/Slow Motion . . .53 Fast Forward/Reverse Search . . . . . . .54 Track Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Title/Chapter Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Specific Time Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Repeat Playback (Discs) . . . . . . . . . . . .58 A-B Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Audio Language/Sound Mode . . . . . . .62 Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Status Display (Discs) . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Parental Lock Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Parental Lock Password . . . . . . . . . . .67

DVD Player Setup and Features

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-72

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Other Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Information You May Need

Care and Maintenance / Specifications .75

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-79

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-81

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoSafety and General Information Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs Region CodesColor Systems Unacceptable DiscsDVD/VCR maintenance Playable Video Cassette TapesPlayable 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 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlRecycling Guidelines/Battery Safety 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 buttonReviewing Memorized Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Play panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once Setting the ClockVCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR Press the Play button or the Stop button to select SET CLOCK, then press the F.FWD buttonLanguage Selection VCR If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onIf you select Status OFF 24 DVD/VCR Display DVD Features Display MessagesTimer SET Light Record Light Cassette CompartmentVCR Light Green CST. in Cassette- Inside LightFront Panel AC Power CH3/CH4 Switch Video OUT JackANT-IN Antenna In Jack Component Video OUT Jacks Coaxial Jack DVD/VCR Audio OUT JacksRemote Control Buttons Menu Button DVD mode Memory ButtonVCR/TV Button Repeat ButtonRemote Control Buttons cont’d FWD Fast Forward Button DVD mode VCR ButtonSpeed Button Arrow ButtonsVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeStop button DVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volumeOther recording options are on pages Recording One Channel/Watching Another To return to VCR mode, press the Timer SET button on Record the programsInsert another tape in the DVD/VCR Ton so that the green VCR light appears on the frontTimer Recording Every weekTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Tape SpeedsPress the Play button or the Stop button to select Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsSee page 78 for more hints Jack of DVD/VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake the connections shown above 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 recordingSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System Understanding On-Screen DisplaysSpecifically… 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 Playing a DVD or an Audio CD Playing a DiscBefore you begin Using the DVD Menus Using the Title MenuDisc Menus Press the DVD button, then press the Title button.Pausing Playback Pausing PlaybackPress the Play button to resume playback Memory On is not available with Audio CDsPress the Play button to return to normal playback Slow MotionYou can not play the DVD in reverse slow motion Use the F.FWD button for a forward search. Press the REW Fast Forward/Reverse SearchButton for a reverse search Track Playback Using the Number Buttons to Select a TrackStarting Playback at a Specific Track Title/Chapter Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Title/ChapterSpecific Time Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Disc TimeRepeat Playback Discs Repeatedly pressing the Repeat button during playback letsButtons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will play RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Repeat aPress the Mode button. The program screen will appear Programmed PlaybackWhile playback is stopped, press the DVD button, then Up to 20 Tracks may be stored in the ProgramRandom Playback Audio CD Sound Mode DVD LanguagePress the DVD button, then press the Audio button dur Ing playback, then press the o/p buttons to selectScreen Subtitle menu will disappear after about 15 secondsCamera Angles Angle 1 default of eight Possible anglesAngle Accessing the Status Display No displayPress the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit password Parental Lock LevelsPress the Number 4 button to select Lock 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 itTo change the Digital OUT settings, go to step Audio SettingsPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Audio Settings cont’d Press the Setup button to remove the menuLanguage Settings Press the Number 1 button to select LanguageNot be shown 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 OthersCleaning the DVD/VCR Cleaning a DiscSignal-to-Noise Ratio S/N Ratio Power RequirementDVD/VCR has no power Remote control will not operate the DVD/VCRNo picture in DVD mode Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d Power Failure DVD/VCR will not perform a timer recordingTV program cannot be recorded Number buttons won’t work for channels aboveLine Input mode Cleaning the Video HeadsTape cannot be removed Poor receptionLimited Warranty WHO is COVERED?Exchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsPayment, if applicable Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orIndex Supplied Accessories
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