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Philips DVD962SA owner manual NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level Shift, Helpful Hints

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NTSC/PAL Settings

You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD Player to match the color system of your TV. Most TVs in the United States use the NTSC color system. So, if your TV uses NTSC, set the DVD Player to NTSC. The Discs you play should have the same color system (NTSC or PAL) that you choose for the DVD Player and TV. To change the DVD Player’s NTSC/PAL setting, follow the steps below. Read through all the steps first to become familiar with the process.

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Press POWER ON/OFF on the front of the DVD Player to turn off the DVD Player.

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Press and hold STOP C and NEXT G on the front of the DVD Player. While still holding STOP C and NEXT G, press POWER

ON/OFF to turn on the DVD Player.

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After PAL or NTSC appears on the DVD Player’s display panel, release STOP C and NEXT G. The PAL or NTSC indicator that appears is the current setting.

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

Black Level Shift

If you set the DVD Player to NTSC, set Black level shift to On. This will improve the color contrast during Disc playback. Black level shift has no effect if the DVD Player is set to PAL. To set Black level shift to On, follow these steps.

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Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V. Press p.

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pwill be selected. Press B.

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Press p to select Black level shift, then press B.

Press o or p to select On or Off, then press OK.

4

Press the SYSTEM MENU button to remove the menu.

Helpful Hints

•You may need to turn off the DVD Player, then turn it on again, before your NTSC/PAL changes take effect.

•You also may select NTSC, PAL, or Auto in the DVD Player’s menu. Press SYSTEM MENU, then press ; to select V; press p. p will be selected; press B. Then, press p repeatedly to select TV System, then press B. Press o or p to choose NTSC, PAL, or Auto, then press OK. Press the SYSTEM MENU but- ton to remove the menu.

•Select AUTO only if your TV has both NTSC and PAL and you are using the CVBS VIDEO OUT jack. Slight picture distortions may occur; this is normal. AUTO provides the best picture quality.

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Philips DVD962SA owner manual NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level Shift, Helpful Hints

Contents

Read this manual first DVD962SADigital Video Disc Player Owners ManualDear PHILIPS product owner product, you must return your WarrantyCongratulations on your purchase, and wel come to the “family!”General Information Basic Disc Playback and FeaturesAdvanced Disc Playback and Features Advanced DVD Player Setup and FeaturesSpecial Information for Canadian Users 4 Safety InformationSafety Precautions Laser SafetySafety Information cont’d 6 Introduction FeaturesWhen referring to this manual, remember Available Disc FeaturesColor Systems Playable DiscsPlayable Discs Region CodesCleaning Discs Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Safety InformationRemember HookupsBefore you begin Determining the best possible connectionConnecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks 10 Hookups cont’dHelpful Hints Hookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In JackConnecting to a TV Only TV has a single CVBS Video In jack 12 Hookups cont’dHelpful Hint 11. You only need one video connection Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Receiver Stereo has Dolby Surround orStereo has 2-channel analog right and left Audio In jacks Hookups cont’d14 Hookups cont’d supports Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG2, or Digital Theater SystemHelpful Hints Helpful Hints NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level ShiftNTSC/PAL Settings Black Level ShiftResume may not be available with some DVDs 16 Playing a DiscDVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Helpful HintsDVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Searching, Track/Chapter SelectionForward and Reverse Searching Selecting Another Chapter/TrackStill Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback 1,6 2-418 Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Slow MotionDVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Scan, ShuffleScan ShuffleDetails are on page 20 Front Paneltray. Details are on page are on pageDetails are on pages 10 Rear PanelDetails are on page 22 Remote Control Buttons1 2 4 5 7 8 Ç É ÅRemote Control Buttons cont’d Details are on pageDVD. Details are on page System Menu Bar 24 System Menu BarDetails are on page On-screen Symbols / Status WindowOn-screen Symbols Status WindowPlayback Control PBC 26 Disc Menus, Playback ControlTitle/Disc menus VIDEO CDAudio and Subtitle Languages Audio LanguageSubtitles VIDEO CD 28 Zoom, AnglesZoom Camera AngleDVD VIDEO CD Time SearchDVD VIDEO CD 30 Access ControlSetting or Changing the 4-digit Code 1,6 3,5 1-4Activating/Deactivating Child Lock in Access Control Access Control cont’dHelpful Hints 32 Access Control cont’dLocking or Unlocking Specific Discs unlock each volumeThe rating numbers compare to standard U.S. movie ratings as follows Setting Parental LevelsAccess Control cont’d Helpful HintChanging the Country 34 Access Control contdRepeat A-B 2-4 A-BRepeat, Repeat A-B RepeatDVD VIDEO CD Setting up a Program1,6 2-5 36 Video FTSHelpful Hint Video FTS cont’dErasing an entire Program Erasing an Item in the ProgramYou also can select Track num- bers using the Number buttons at step 38 Audio CD FTSAUDIO CD Setting up a ProgramAudio CD FTS contd Erasing a ProgramTurning FTS On or Off 40 TV Shape Helpful Hintsdetails Video Shift 1,6 1-542 Digital Crystal Clear 1,5Digital Output Helpful Hintsif the disc is copyright protected encoded Audio CDs 44 SACD Sound Mode1,5 1-4 Helpful HintAnalog Output Helpful Hintsplaying a stereo-formatted disc rear speakers 46 Speakers1,6 1-5 Helpful HintsNight Mode Night Mode1,5 1,5 1-4 1,5 1-4 48 Karaoke Vocal, LanguageLanguage Audio Direct Mode Audio Direct ModeDistorted picture 50 Helpful HintsNo power No pictureDiagnostic Test Mode Helpful Hints contd, Diagnostic Test52 Glossary Specifications are subject to change without notice SpecificationsThis product must be carried in for repair 54 Limited WarrantyTwo years Free Labor Two years Exchange Warranty on Parts DVD962SAPage pr/cr pb/cb y Index of Information for your DVD Playerpower on/off button user preference settings