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Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder
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Safety and General Information
Table of Contents
Introduction
Color Systems
Playable Discs
Region Codes
Unacceptable Discs
Playable Video Cassette Tapes
DVD/VCR maintenance
Playable Video Cassette Tapes
Recording Prevention
Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV
CH3 CH4
Connections
Recording/Viewing Any Channel
Signal Cable Box/DBS
Recording One Channel/Watching Another
Connecting the DVD/VCR to a Stereo TV
Optional Hookups
Optional Hookups cont’d
DVD/VCR
Helpful Hints
Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Replace the battery compartment lid
Press the VCR button, then press the Power button
Turning on Your DVD/VCR
Automatic Channel Setup
Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button
Adding/Deleting Channels
Press the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button
Press the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit
Automatic Channel Setup cont’d
Reviewing Memorized Channels
VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR
Setting the Clock
Play 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 button
Language Selection VCR
If you select Status OFF
If you select Status ON, then select Counter only on
If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF
24 DVD/VCR Display DVD Features
Display Messages
VCR Light Green
Timer SET Light Record Light
Cassette Compartment
CST. in Cassette- Inside Light
Front Panel
ANT-IN Antenna In Jack Component Video OUT Jacks
AC Power
CH3/CH4 Switch Video OUT Jack
Coaxial Jack DVD/VCR Audio OUT Jacks
Remote Control Buttons
VCR/TV Button
Menu Button DVD mode
Memory Button
Repeat Button
Remote Control Buttons cont’d
Speed Button
FWD Fast Forward Button DVD mode
VCR Button
Arrow Buttons
VHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape
Other recording options are on pages
DVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volume
Stop button
Recording One Channel/Watching Another
Insert another tape in the DVD/VCR
To return to VCR mode, press the Timer SET button on
Record the programs
Ton so that the green VCR light appears on the front
Timer Recording
Every week
Timer Recording cont’d
Timer Recording cont’d
Tape Speeds
See page 78 for more hints
Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings
Press the Play button or the Stop button to select
Make the connections shown above
Rerecording Tape Duplication
Jack of DVD/VCR
Repeat Play Video Cassette Tapes
Press the F.FWD button so that on appears beside
Real-Time Counter Memory
Time Search
You can not do a Time Search while recording
Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP
Special Effects Playback
Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP
Viewing a Still Picture
Automatic Operation Features
Specifically…
MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System
Understanding On-Screen Displays
This indication is not available during tape playback
MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
Please see additional notes on
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Before you begin
Playing a Disc
Playing a DVD or an Audio CD
Disc Menus
Using the DVD Menus
Using the Title Menu
Press the DVD button, then press the Title button.
Press the Play button to resume playback
Pausing Playback
Pausing Playback
Memory On is not available with Audio CDs
You can not play the DVD in reverse slow motion
Slow Motion
Press the Play button to return to normal playback
Button for a reverse search
Fast Forward/Reverse Search
Use the F.FWD button for a forward search. Press the REW
Starting Playback at a Specific Track
Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track
Track Playback
Title/Chapter Playback
Starting Playback at a Specific Title/Chapter
Specific Time Playback
Starting Playback at a Specific Disc Time
Buttons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will play
Repeat Playback Discs
Repeatedly pressing the Repeat button during playback lets
Repeatedly
Repeat Playback
Repeat a
While playback is stopped, press the DVD button, then
Press the Mode button. The program screen will appear
Programmed Playback
Up to 20 Tracks may be stored in the Program
Random Playback
Press the DVD button, then press the Audio button dur
Audio CD Sound Mode
DVD Language
Ing playback, then press the o/p buttons to select
Screen
Subtitle menu will disappear after about 15 seconds
Angle
Angle 1 default of eight Possible angles
Camera Angles
Accessing the Status Display
No display
Press the Number 4 button to select Lock
Press the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit password
Parental Lock Levels
Press the Number 1 button to select Level
Press the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit password
Write down the password in case you forget it
Press the Number 3 button to select Audio
Audio Settings
To change the Digital OUT settings, go to step
Audio Settings cont’d
Press the Setup button to remove the menu
Not be shown
Language Settings
Press the Number 1 button to select Language
Instead to select different lan
Press a Number button to select a setting
Press the DVD button, then press the Setup button
Language Settings cont’d
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Video Settings
Press the Number 2 button to select Video
Other Menu Settings
Press the Number 5 button to select Others
Signal-to-Noise Ratio S/N Ratio
Cleaning the DVD/VCR
Cleaning a Disc
Power Requirement
No picture in DVD mode
DVD/VCR has no power
Remote control will not operate the DVD/VCR
Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints cont’d
TV program cannot be recorded
Power Failure
DVD/VCR will not perform a timer recording
Number buttons won’t work for channels above
Tape cannot be removed
Line Input mode
Cleaning the Video Heads
Poor reception
Limited Warranty
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Payment, if applicable
To obtain a replacement product from Philips
Exchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total
Glossary
Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or
Index
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