8 General Information

Battery Installation

1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid.

2 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

3 Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

Unless stated otherwise, the remote control can operate all the features of the DVD Player. Always point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front of the DVD Player, not the TV. Details are on page 17. Make sure there are no barriers between the remote control and the DVD Player.

When referring to this manual, remember...

DVD

The feature is available on some Digital Video Discs.

 

AUDIO CD

The feature is available on some Audio Compact Discs.

 

The feature is available on some Video Compact Discs or

VIDEO CD

 

Super Video CDs.

 

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe the DVD Disc Menus, which vary among DVDs. Movie producers set these menus, and not all DVDs have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access the Disc Menu by pressing the DISC MENU button on the remote control. Details are on page 19.

DVD Player Menus...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s Setup menu to set up features of the DVD Player or the Disc. You get to the Setup Menu by pressing SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. Even if a feature is set up in the DVD Player’s menu, it will not be available if the current Disc does not include that feature.

To adjust features in the DVD Player’s Setup Menu, see pages 24-30 and 32-41.

Available Disc Features...

Features in this manual may not be available on every Disc. If the feature is not available, you cannot use the DVD Player to make the feature available. A stop hand will appear in the top left corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature that is not available on the current Disc.

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Philips DVD623, DVD624 owner manual General Information

DVD624, DVD623 specifications

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