Philips DVD740VR owner manual Introduction

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Welcome!

This DVD/VCR combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player and a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) into one unit, letting you play DVDs, Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment.

Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.

Features

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

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Automatic Channel Setup

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19 Micron head

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Searching: Time, Forward,

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Automatic Head Cleaner

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Real-Time Tape Counter

 

and Reverse

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Daylight-Savings Time

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Recording: One-Touch

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Slow Motion

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English/Spanish displays

 

and Timer

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Still Picture

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Multi-Channel TV Sound

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Repeat Play

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Tracking Adjustment

DVD

AUDIO CD

MP3

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Audio Language choices*

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Markers

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Screen Saver

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Bit Rate display

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Parental Lock*

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Search (Title/Chapter,

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Camera Angle *

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Program Playback

 

Time, Track)

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Display Panel and Dimmer

 

(Audio CD, MP3)

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SRS TruSurround

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Dolby Digital Sound

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Random Playback

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Subtitles*

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Dynamic Range Control

 

(Audio CD, MP3)

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Zoom Playback

• Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by-

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Repeat (A-B, Chapter,

* If available on the DVD

 

Step Playback

 

Title, Track, Disc)

 

 

Package Contents

The following items are provided with your new DVD/VCR.

•Remote Control and two AA batteries

•One black RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm

•One set of Audio (red and white tips) and Video (yellow tips) cables

When referring to this manual, remember...

VCR

Indicates the feature is available on Video Cassettes when the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode.

DVD

AUDIO CD

Indicates the feature is available on some Digital Video Discs when the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode.

Indicates the feature is available on some Audio CDs when the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode.

MP3

Indicates the feature is available with MP3 files when the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode.

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus. DVD manufacturers set the menus, which vary among DVDs. All DVDs do not have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access the DVD Disc menu by pressing DVD, then DISC/MENU on the remote control. Details are on page 48.

DVD Player Setup Menu...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s Setup menu to set up features of the DVD Player or a DVD. Access the DVD Player menu by pressing SETUP on the remote control when playback is stopped. Even if a feature is set in the DVD Player’s menu, it may not be available if the current DVD does not include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

All features described in this manual are not available on every Disc. If the feature is not available on the Disc, you cannot use the DVD/VCR to make it available. An “X” will appear in the top right corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature that is not currently available.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder For Customer Use Dear Philips product owner This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoDeclaration of Conformity Safety and General InformationSafety Precautions Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Determining the best possible connection HookupsBefore you begin RememberANT-IN Antenna In Jack of your DVD/VCR Hookups cont’d2DVD/VCR ConnectionsCable Signal CableTV’s Antenna Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBSOn TV DVD/VCR 1Antenna/Cable TV Signal Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remote Control SetupUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyTurn on the TV First-time DVD/VCR SetupRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Video Cassette PlaybackTurn on the TV Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR 6Press STOP/EJECT on the DVD/VCRPress OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD/VCR 4Insert a Disc Disc PlaybackDisplay Panel DVD Power LightDisplay Messages Display with Dimmer DVD Light redDisplay Panel VCR Front Panel CH3/CH4 Switch DVD/VCR Audio OUT Jacks AC Power CordANT-IN Antenna In Jack Cb Cr JacksRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Press Play B o or Stop C p to select Auto Channel SetupPress VCR, then press DISC/MENU Adding/Deleting Channels Channel Setup cont’dPress DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsClock VCR Power failures can erase the clock settingSet the clock. Details are on Daylight-Savings Time→ English Español Make Selection or To END Push Exit Language Selection VCRVCR On-Screen Status Displays Video Cassette Tape Recording DVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volumeRecording Prevention Other recording options are on pagesSelect the channel you want to watch at the TV Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherTo stop an OTR before recording is finished, press Stop C p One-Touch RecordingDaily Timer RecordingPress two Number buttons for the hour you want Timer Recording cont’dRecording to begin. Press two Number buttons For the minute you want the recording to beginCassette type/Playback Time Tape SpeedsTape Speed T120Power failures will erase timer record- ings Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsWill not take place. Or, press Stop See page 76 for more hintsMake the connections shown above Rerecording Tape DuplicationCassette compartment of DVD/VCR 2. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 orPress FF g B so on appears beside Repeat Repeat PlayPress Play B o or Stop C p to select Real-Time Tape Counter Memory Clear to reset the real-time tape counter to zeroFront of the DVD/VCR While the status display is on the screen, pressPress VCR, then press Search MODE/TIME Search Time SearchForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Understanding On-Screen Displays Multi-Channel Television SoundPress Play B o or Stop C p to select TV Multi-Channel Television Sound cont’dStereo or 2ND AUDIO. Then, press FF gB On will appear to the right of your selectionPlease see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo SoundGround Blue BackgroundUsing the Title Menu Using the DVD Disc MenusDisc Menus Press DVD, then press TITLE. The Title Menu willPress Play B o to return to normal playback Fast Forward/Reverse SearchSpecific Title/Chapter Playback Specific Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time PlaybackSpecific Time Playback Title/Chapter playback is not avail- able with some DVDsSpecific Track Playback BA-BResuming playback Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resuming PlaybackPaused and Step-by-Step Playback Repeat, A-B Repeat Press Repeat until the repeat mode you wantRepeat During disc playback, press DVD, then repeatedlyMarkers When the Disc reaches the point you want toLet the Disc continue to play to the point at which You want to set the Marker up to 30 secondsCamera Angles Subtitles, Camera AnglesSubtitles Press Setup to remove the menu Parental Controls PasswordWhile playback is stopped, press DVD, then press Press the Number buttons to enter your four-digitPress the Number 4 button to select Parental Parental Controls LevelsPress the Number 1 button to select Parental Level Press a Number button to select the level youYou can select a language for DVDs during playback. You can Audio LanguageBefore you begin, press Output Select so the red DVD Light appears on the front of the DVD/VCRSlow Motion Slow Motion, ZoomZoom You cannot play a DVD in reverse slow motionMODE. The Program screen will appear Programmed PlaybackLast Track in the Program will be removed Enter single-digit Tracks with a single Number buttonStereo Sound Mode Random Playback, Stereo Sound ModeRandom Playback Press Audio repeatedly during playback to chooseIf you select an Album and press OK, the Track 62 MP3 PlaybackSelection screen will appear. Press K or L to select Track you want to play, then press Play B o or OKMP3 Display Information MP3 Display Information, MP3 Track SelectionMP3 Track Selection You can review MP3 file information during playbackRandom MP3 Playback Random MP3 Playback, Programmed MP3 PlaybackProgrammed MP3 Playback Press o or p to select a Track, then press OK toPress DVD, then press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT On-Screen DisplaysDuring playback Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT againPress the Number 2 button to select Display Display SettingsPress K or L to select an item, then press OK Display Settings cont’dPress Setup to remove the menus SETUP. The Setup screen appears Language SettingsPress DVD, then press Setup Press Setup to remove the menusLanguage Code Language Settings cont’dPress o or p to select a setting, then press OK SETUP. The Setup screen will appear Audio SettingsBlack Level Settings Black Level Settings, TruSurround SettingTruSurround Setting SRS TruSurround onCare and Maintenance, Specifications Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossaryRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR DVD/VCR has no powerThere is no picture in DVD mode Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d VCR will not perform a timer recording Power FailureMotor cylinder rotates even when tape playback is stopped VCR will not record a TV programCleaning the Video Heads Line Input modeYou can not insert a video cassette You can not remove the tapePhilips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicableEjecting a tape . . . . . . . . . . .20, 43 Information Index
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