Getting Started

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Step 2: Setting up the TV

IMPORTANT!

Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 8-9 “Connecting TV”).

1Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV.

2Usually these channels are between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT,A/V IN, or VIDEO. See your TV manual for more details.

Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

Or, the TV Remote Control may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes.

Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator.

3If you are using external equipment, (eg. audio system or receiver), turn it on and select the appropriate input source for the DVD Player output. Refer to the equipment owner’s manual for detail.

Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV

This DVD Player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc to play on this Player, the colour system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player should match.

1Stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU.

2Press 4 3 to select ‘Video Setup’ page.

3Enter its submenu by pressing OK.

4Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the Remote Control to navigate in the menu.

Move to ‘TV Type’ and press 2.

PAL – Select this if the connected TV is PAL system. It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.

NTSC – Select this if the connected TV is NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and output in NTSC format.

Multi – Select this if the connected TV is compatible with both NTSC and PAL (multi-system). The output format will be in accordance with the video signal of the disc.

5Select an item and press OK.

6Press 1 to return to ‘Video Setup’ page.

To remove the menu Press SYSTEM MENU.

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Philips DVD737 manual Setting up the TV, Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV

DVD737 specifications

The Philips DVD737 is a versatile and feature-rich DVD player that gained recognition for its high-quality performance and user-friendly interface. Designed to provide an exceptional viewing experience, this model incorporates several advanced technologies and characteristics that set it apart from other players in its category.

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