MDV437 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.
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English Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system 3 01-43_MDV437_37_eng.
General Information English Environmental Information Laser Safety All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. The packaging has been made easy to separate into two materials; cardboard (box) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. NOTE: Pictures shown maybe different between countries.
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Contents English Care and Safety Information Setup .............................................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs .............................................................................................................................................8 General Information Accessories supplied .....................................................................................................
Viewing the disc playback information ............................................................... 24 Title/Chapter/Track selection ............................................................................................................ 24 Time Search ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Angle ......................................................................................................
Care and Safety Information English DANGER! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Cleaning discs Some problems occur because the disc inside the player is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
Accessories supplied English General Information Region codes Video cable (yellow) This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc package. If the number does not match the player’s region number (see table below), the player may be unable to playback the disc. Audio cable (white, red) Tips: – It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
Connections English Connecting to television COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO OUT U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN Y 1 2 DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your television. – Connect the DVD player directly to the television.
English Connections (continued) RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator (example only) INT IN TO TV VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L CH3 CH4 1 DIGIT AL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! – If your television only has a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the television. See your electronics retailer for details on RF modulator availability and operations.
Connections (continued) English Connecting the power cord COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) ~ AC MAINS U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN Y DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT TV O COAXIAL After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. When no disc is loaded, press STANDBY ON on the DVD player front panel. “– – –” may appear on the display panel.
Connecting to a stereo system English Optional connections Connecting to a digital AV receiver STE RE O AV Receiver AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL TV OUT TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Stereo system has right/ left Audio In jacks Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder A Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your television.
Product Overview English Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON – Turns on the player or switches to standby mode Disc Tray OPEN/CLOSEç – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the DVD player. PLAY/PAUSE u – Starts or interrupts playback.
Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray DISPLAY – Displays information on TV screen during playback 0-9 numeric key pad – Selects numbered items in a menu 1 – To switch the DVD player to standby mode or ON RETURN/TITLE – To go back to previous menu/ show title menu SEARCH – To start playback from designated point DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD version 2.
Getting Started English Step 1 : Inserting Batteries Step 2 : Finding your viewing channel A Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD player to turn it on. A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+ –) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.
Getting Started (continued) (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. Before you start... – Ensure that you have connected this DVD player to a progressive scan TV using the Y Pb Pr connection (see page 10). – Ensure that you have completed the basic installation and set-up.
Getting Started (continued) English Step 4 : Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD player, disc and TV should match in order for the disc to play. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV. Language Video Audio Aspect Aspect Ratio Ratio :: 4:3 4:3 View View Mode Mode ::Auto Auto Fit Fit TV TV System System : NTSC Video Video Out Out :PAL Component Smart Smart Picture Picture : Personal Multi E Select a setting and press OK.
Step 5 : Setting the language The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. On-screen display (OSD) language Select this to change the language of this DVD player screen display menu. The menu language (on-screen display) for the system will remain as you set it. Audio, Subtitle and DVD menu languages You can choose your preferred language or sound track from audio, subtitles and DVD menu languages.
Playback from Disc English IMPORTANT! – If the INVALID KEY appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player.
Starting disc playback A Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the DVD player (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). B Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on the DVD player. C Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the front of the DVD player. D Place a disc into the disc tray with the label facing up, then press OPEN/ CLOSE ç. For double-sided discs, load the side which you want to play facing up. E Playback may start automatically. If not, press PLAY/PAUSE u. If a disc menu appears on the TV, see page 22 'Using the Disc Menu'.
Playback Features (continued) English Operations for video playback Playback restarts from the first title (DVD) or the beginning of the title/ track (VCD/CDDA/SVCD). To remove the message from the TV screen, press DISPLAY. 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 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.
Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. A While playing a disc, press REPEAT continuously to choose a repeat options.
Playback Features (continued) English Viewing the disc playback information You can view the disc information (such as current title/chapter/track number on the disc) without interrupting the disc playback. A During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control. The available disc information appears on the TV screen with the following sequence.
Special DVD Features English Playback Features (continued) Special VCD and SVCD Feature Playing a Title A Press DISC MENU. The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. B Use keys or alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to select a play option. C Press OK key to confirm. Changing the Audio Language For DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different audio languages. Changing the Audio Channel For VCD Press AUDIO to select the available audio channels provided by the disc (LEFT, RIGHT, MIX, STEREO).
Playback Features (continued) English Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/ Kodak/Fuji Picture CD IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 16 ‘Finding your viewing channel’). Playback selection During playback, you can; Press PREV . / NEXT > to select the previous/next track/file in the current folder. Press on the remote to rotate/flip the picture files. Press PLAY/PAUSE u repeatedly to pause/resume playback. General Operation A Load a disc.
Playback Features (continued) English Zoom picture (JPEG) During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales. Use picture. to view the zoomed Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) During playback, press to rotate the picture on the TV screen.
DVD Menu Options English This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD player to suit your particular requirement. Using the Language setup menu A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Video OSD Language : English Subtitle :Auto Audio :English DVD Menu :English OSD Language This menu contains various language options for the language displayed on the screen. For details, see page 19.
Using the Video setup menu A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Video Audio Aspect Ratio : 4:3 View Mode :Auto Fit TV System : NTSC Video Out :Interlaced Component Smart Picture : Standard Personal Rating Rating Misc Misc B Press press to select { Video }, then . C Press to select an item, then press to access. Example: { Aspect Ratio } The options for the selected item appears.
DVD Menu Options (continued) English View Mode Use view mode to scale an image that fits to the TV screens’ width and height. A In ‘Video’, press Mode }, then press to select { View . { Fill } Select this to scale the image up or down in horizontal and vertical directions respectively to fill the screen height and width. { Original } Select this to fit the original screen size (only for MPEG/Picture CD).
Smart Picture This DVD player provides four predefined sets of picture color settings. A In ‘Video’, press to select { Smart Picture }, then press . { Standard } Select this for a preset standard picture setting. { Vivid } Select this to make the picture brighter. { Cool } Select this to make the picture softer. { Personal } Select this to personalize your picture color by adjusting the brightness, contrast, tint and color (saturation). B Use to select a setting and press OK to confirm.
DVD Menu Options (continued) English Using the Audio setup menu A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Video Audio AspectOutput Digital Ratio : :4:3 All View Mode Night Mode : Auto :Off Fit TV System Down Sampling : NTSC : On Video Out :Component Smart Picture : Personal Rating Misc B Press press to select { Audio }, then . C Press to select an item, then press to access. Example: { Night Mode } The options for the selected item appears.
Night Mode This mode optimizes playback of sound at low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. A In ‘Audio’, press Mode }, then press to select { Night . { On } Select this to set low volume output. This feature is only available for movie discs with Dolby Digital mode. { Off } Turns off night mode feature. Select this to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.
DVD Menu Options (continued) English Using the Rating setup menu A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Aspect Parental Ratio control : 4:3 : 8.Aduit Set Password Video A In ‘Rating’, press to select { Parental control }, then press . Audio B Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the four-digit password (see page 35 ‘Changing the Password’, then press OK. The menu appears on the TV screen.
{ 8. Adult } Mature Material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language. C Use to select a rating level and press OK to confirm. Select { 8 Adult } to disable parental level and allow all discs to play. DVDs that are rated higher than the level you selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit password. Tips: – This feature will not limit viewing if the disc manufacturer did not code the disc.
DVD Menu Options (continued) English Using the Misc (Miscellaneous) setup menu A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Video Restoring to the original settings Setting the { Default } function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for rating level. A In ‘Misc’, press to select { Use Default Settings }, then press OK. The menu will appear.
DVD Menu Options (continued) English Closed Caption Closed caption are data that are hidden in the video signal of some discs. Captions are different from subtitles because captions hearing are impaired by showing the sound effects (e.g., “phone ringing” and “footsteps”), while subtitles do not. Before you select this function, ensure that the disc contains closed captions information and your TV set also has this function. A In ‘Misc’, press to select { Closed Caption }, then press .
Others English Software upgrade Periodically Philips will issue software upgrade to enhance your user experience. IMPORTANT! – Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! To check the current software version of this DVD player; A Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the DVD player to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. B Press numeric keypad ‘966’ on the remote control. The software installed in the DVD player appears on the TV screen.
TV STANDARD(PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines 625 525 Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108 MHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp ~ 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD Compression MPEG 1 for VCD DVD 50Hz Horiz. resolution 720 pixels Vertical resolution 576 lines 60Hz 720 pixels 480 lines VCD 50Hz Horiz.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer for help. Problem Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD player to turn on the system.
Problem Solution Not able to select some items in the setup/system menu. – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu. – Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be selected. The DVD player does not start playback. – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. – Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC) and region code. – Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. – Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen.
Glossary English Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
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