Philips DVD972C owner manual Introduction

Introduction

Philips DVD Video Introduction

Your Philips DVD Video Player will play 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 play all Video CDs and Audio CDs (including finalized CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD Rewritable (CD-RW)).

Unpacking

First check and identify the contents of your DVD Player’s package.You should have the following items:

–DVD Player

–Remote Control with batteries

–Audio cable

–Video cable

–S-Video cable

–Instructions for use

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

Keep the packaging material for future transportation.

DVD Video

You will recognize DVD Video discs by the logo shown below.

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 this logo.

Audio CD

Audio CDs contain music tracks only.

You will recognize Audio CDs by this logo.

In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW, as well as MP3 data.

Notes:

¶Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/CD-RW, some CD-R/CD-RW can not play on this unit.

¶The unit can not play CD-R/CD-RW that contain no data or data other than MP3.

High Definition Compact Disc (HDCD)

HDCD decoding provides superior reproduction of all CDs, whether HDCD-encoded or not. When HDCD- encoded discs are played, special circuitry reveals detail and fidelity not possible in ordinary CDs.

HDCD®, High Definition Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.The HDCD system is manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

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 Player cannot read CDs/DVDs correctly, use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking the DVD 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 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.

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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