Disc Operations

E n g l i s h

Basic playback controls

Unless otherwise stated, all operations described are based on Remote Control use.

Pausing playback

1During playback, press PAUSEÅ.

Playback will pause and sound will be muted.

2To resume normal playback, press

PLAY B.

Selecting track/chapter

Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number.

If repeat mode is active, pressing S / T will replay the same track/chapter.

Searching backward/forward

Press and hold 1 / 2, then press PLAY B to resume normal playback.

While searching, pressing 1 / 2 repeatedly again will decrease/increase the search speed.

Stopping playback

Press Ç.

Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions

Repeat play mode

While playing a disc, press REPEAT continuously to choose a ‘Play Mode’.

CHAPTER (DVD)

to repeat playback of the current chapter.

TRACK/TITLE (CD/SVCD/VCD/DVD)

to repeat playback of the current track (CD/SVCD/VCD)/title (DVD).

ALL

to repeat playback of all the disc and all the programmed tracks.

Helpful Hint:

For VCD, repeat playback is not possible if the PBC mode is switched on.

Repeating a section within a chapter/track

1While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-Bat your chosen starting point.

2Press REPEAT A-Bagain at your chosen end point.

The section A and B can be set only within the same chapter/track.

The section will now repeat continuously.

3To exit the sequence, press REPEAT A-B.

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 DVP5500S user manual Basic playback controls, Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions, Play B, Repeat play mode

DVP5500S specifications

The Philips DVP5500S is a versatile and feature-rich DVD player that offers a remarkable audio and video performance, making it a popular choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. This model is designed to play a wide range of disc formats, including DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW, ensuring compatibility with virtually all media types.

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