Disc Operations

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Operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD)

Using the Disc Menu

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc.

To select a playback feature or item

Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9)on the remote, then press OK to start playback.

To access or remove the menu

Press DISC MENU on the remote.

Zooming in

This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged picture.

1During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales.

Use 1 2 3 4 keys to pan through the enlarged picture.

Playback will continue.

2Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the original size.

Resuming playback from the last stopped point

Resume playback of the last 5 discs is possible, even if the disc was ejected or the power switched off.

Load one of the last 5 discs. “LOADING” appears.

During loading mode, press PLAY/ PAUSE 2; and the disc will be played back from the last point.

To cancel resume mode

In stop mode, press STOP 9 again.

Helpful Hint:

–This function is not possible on CD/MP3 disc.

Slow Motion

1Press 3 4 during playback to select the required speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 (forward {DVD/SVCD/VCD} or backward {DVD}).

Sound will be muted.

2To return to normal speed, press PLAY/PAUSE 2; .

Forward / Reverse Searching

1 Press 1 2 during playback to select the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X (backward or forward).

Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or intermittent (CD).

2To return to normal speed, press PLAY/ PAUSE 2; .

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Philips DVP5142 user manual Operations for video playback DVD/VCD/SVCD

DVP5142 specifications

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