Philips DV900VHS Cleaning the DVD/VCR, Cleaning a Disc, Checking the Laser, Video Heads, Antenna

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the DVD/VCR

•Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD/VCR with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

•Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the DVD/VCR. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD/VCR. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the DVD/VCR.

Don’t use cleaners.

Cleaning a Disc

•Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the Disc.

•Wipe the Disc in a straight line from the center to the edge. Never wipe the Disc in a circular motion.

Wipe Discs from the center to the edge.

•Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents.

•Handle the Discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the Discs.

Handle Discs by the edges.

•Always store the Disc in its protective case when it is not in use.

Keep the Disc in its case.

Checking the Laser

•If the DVD/VCR does not operate as described in this owner’s manual, the laser may be dirty. Consult an Authorized Service Center for inspec- tion and cleaning of the laser.

Specifications

Video Heads

Four heads - Hi-Fi

Antenna

VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal

VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced

Tuner Broadcast Channels

VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69

Cable TV Channels 1-125

Product Type

Digital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder

Playable Discs

DVD-Video

Audio CD

Color System

NTSC

Frequency Response

DVD (linear sound):

20 Hz to 22 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz)

20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz)

Audio CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio)

Audio CD:

110 dB EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan)

Dynamic Range

DVD (linear sound): 95 dB

Audio CD: 94 dB (EIAJ)

Total Distortion Factor

Audio CD: 0.007% (EIAJ)

Wow and Flutter

Below the measurement limitation (±0.001% W PEAK) (EIAJ)

Power Requirement

120V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5%

Power Consumption

Power on: 37 W

Standby (power off): 4 W

Operating Temperature 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Relative Humidity

30% to 80%

Dimensions

17-1/8” (W) x 4-1/16” (H) x 12-11/16” (D) (435mm x 103mm x 323mm)

Weight

11.0 lbs. (5.0 kg.)

NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to

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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