Philips DVD958/G51 manual Introduction

Introduction

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Philips DVD-Video

Introduction

Your Philips DVD-Video player will playback digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD-Video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality, as well as stereo or multi- channel sound (depending on the disc and your playback setup).The unique features of DVD-Video, such as selection of sound track, subtitle languages and different camera angles (again depending on the disc), are all included.

In addition to DVD-Video discs, you will be able to playback all Video CDs and Audio CDs (including finalized CD Recordable and CD Rewritable).

DVD-Video

You will recognize DVD-Video discs by the logo shown. Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) the disc may have one or more Titles.

	DVD-VIDEO DISC
TITLE 1			TITLE 2
CHAPTER 1	CHAPTER 2	CHAPTER 1	CHAPTER 2	CHAPTER 3

Video CD

You will recognize Video CDs by the logo shown.

Audio CD

Audio CDs contain music tracks only.

You will recognize Audio CDs by their logo shown.

Remote control battery installation

¶Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.)

Safety Information

¶Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources.

¶Place the player on a firm, flat surface.

¶Keep the player away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.

¶In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.

¶If the DVD-Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs correctly, use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking the DVD-Video player to be repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens. Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

¶The lens may cloud over when the DVD-Video player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD/DVD is not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the unit until normal playback is possible.

Unpacking

First check and identify the contents of your DVD-Video player package.

You should have the following items.

–DVD-Video player

–Remote Control with batteries

–AC power cord

–Audio cable

–SCART cable

–Instructions for use

If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or Philips.

Keep the packaging materials; for future transportation..

Cleaning discs

¶When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

¶Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog discs.

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