Philips DVD870P/051 owner manual NTSC/PAL Conversion, General Explanation, NTSC/PAL Settings

Connecting to an active subwoofer NTSC/PAL Conversion

1Connect the active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT audio out jack (C).The subwoofer reproduces just the low bass sound effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the subwoofer.

AMPLIFIER
ACTIVE	TV
SUBWOOFER

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F	G		C	A
					X		Z	Y
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS
								TV OUT
				R	L	(CVBS)		(Y/C)
	COAXIAL	OPT OUT	SUBW.	AUDIO OUT		VIDEO OUT		S-VIDEO OUT

This player is equipped with a NTSC/PAL conversion feature to convert the video output of the disc to match your TV system.The conversions supported are as below:

	Disc		Output format
Type		Format	Selected mode
			NTSC	PAL	AUTO
DVD		NTSC	NTSC	PAL	NTSC
		PAL	Not	PAL	PAL
			Supported
VCD		NTSC	NTSC	PAL	NTSC
		PAL	NTSC	PAL	PAL

In the Preference Menu, select TV System. Press 3 or 4 to select PAL, NTSC or AUTO.

Notes:

–AUTO can only be selected when using a TV that has both the NTSC and PAL systems.

–This is applicable for CVBS output on cinch and SCART only

–Slight picture distortions may occur due to this conversion. This is normal.Thus, the AUTO format is most suitable for the best picture quality.

Note:

–If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

–Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

–To see the selected audio format of the current DVD in the Status Window, press SYSTEM MENU.

General Explanation

About this manual

This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD player. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback which may not respond to all operating commands.When this occurs, the symbol Ä appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the player or the disc.

NTSC/PAL Settings

You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD player to match the video signal of your TV.This setting only affects the television’s on-screen display that shows the stop and setup modes.You may select either NTSC or PAL.To change the DVD player setting to PAL or NTSC, follow the steps below.

1Unplug the DVD player from the mains.

2Press and hold 9 and T, on the front of the DVD player. While holding 9 and T, plug in the mains.

3After PAL or NTSC appears on the display of the DVD player, release 9 and T at the same time.The PAL or NTSC indicator that appears on the display indicates the current setting.

4To change the setting, press T within three seconds.The new setting (PAL or NTSC) will appear on the display.

Remote control operation

¶Unless stated, all operations can be carried out with the remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player, making sure there are no obstructions in the path of the infrared beam.

Corresponding keys on the front panel of the player can also be used.

Menu bar operation

¶A number of operations can be carried out via the menu bar on the screen.The menu bar can be accessed by pressing the cursor keys on the remote control.

¶Pressing SYSTEM MENU while the menu bar is displayed will clear the menu bar from the screen.

¶The selected item will be highlighted and the appropriate cursor keys to operate will be displayed below the icon.

¶The symbols < or > indicate more items are available at the left/right of the menu bar. Press 1 or 2 to select these items.

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