DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 1 Digital Video Disc Player Owner's Manual DVD590M Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside. NEED HELP? CALL US! REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND ANY OF THE FEATURES. WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. PHILIPS CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 3 Table of Contents 3 General Information Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................................................3 Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................................4-5 Introduction ..........................................................................
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 4 4 Safety Information Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 5 Safety Information (cont’d) 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 6 6 Introduction Welcome! We hope you enjoy this Player and learn to appreciate its features. Read this manual carefully to learn to use the following features.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 7 Playable Discs 7 Playable Discs This Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs),Video Compact Discs (VCDs), Super Video CDs,Audio CDs, and the Audio CD layer of Super Audio CDs. This Player also plays MP3 files recorded onto a Compact Disc Recordable (CD-R) or a Compact Disc Rewritable (CD-RW). Discs having the following logos should play on this Player. DVDs must also meet the Region Code and Color System requirements described below.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 8 8 Hookups Determining the best possible connection... Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. HHHH Component Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 12. HHH S-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 11. HH Composite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 9 Hookups (cont’d) 9 Connecting to a TV Only TV has only a single Antenna In or RF-In jack 3 Back of RF Modulator (example only) ANT IN TO TV VIDEO IN AUDIO R 5 IN L MAINS CH3 CH4 Antenna or Cable TV Signal Y 6 Pb/Cb Pr/Cr S-VIDEO VIDEO 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAXIAL 1 L R Back of TV (example only) 2 ANTENNA IN RF IN Before you begin, make sure you have an RF modulator and extra RF coaxial cables.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Back of TV (example only) MAINS 2 LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 3 LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN Y Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Pr/Cr S-VIDEO VIDEO 3 4 Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack on the Player. Connect the AC plug to a power outlet. 5 Set TV OUTPUT accordingly. Details are on page 31.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) MAINS 2 LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 3 LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN Y Pb/Cb S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr S-VIDEO VIDEO 3 4 Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack on the Player. Connect the AC plug to a power outlet. 5 Set TV OUTPUT accordingly. Details are on page 31. Set VIDEO OUT to CVBS/S-VIDEO. Details are on page 34.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks 2 Pr/Cr Pb/Cb MAINS 1 Back of TV (example only) Pb/Cb Pr/Cr RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Y 3 RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Y Pb/Cb Y Pr/Cr S-VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAXIAL 2 Connect the supplied red and white audio cables to the Player’s R (right, red) and L (left, white) jacks and to the right/left AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks) Back of TV (example only) MAINS 1 VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO IN Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr S-VIDEO Stereo (example only) VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAXIAL L R RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN 2 1 2 Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the Player’s yellow VIDEO jack and to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Receiver has PCM, Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System) Back of TV (example only) MAINS 1 VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO IN Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Stereo Receiver (example only) S-VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R 2 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the Player’s yellow VIDEO jack and to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Remote Control Setup 1 When you purchase this Player, a thin piece of plastic in the battery compartment of the remote control.This keeps the lithium battery fresh.You must remove the plastic before the remote will work.To do so, simply pull the plastic out. 1 Battery Replacement A lithium battery is supplied with the remote control.You may need to replace it eventually.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 16 16 Quick Disc Playback 3 1 Label faces left Shiny side faces right 1 2 3 Press Standby y to turn on the Player. Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV (if no Disc is in the Player).To find the correct Video In channel, go to your lowest TV channel, then change channels down until you see the blue DVD background screen.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 17 Remote Control 17 NUMBER Buttons Use to select numbered items in a Disc menu. Details are on page 20. y Button Standbyy Press to turn on or off the Player. EJECT A Button Press to eject the Disc from the Player’s Disc slot. DISC MENU Button Press to access a DVD’s Disc menu. Details are on page 20. PREVIOUS H Button Press to go to the previous Chapter/Track. Stop C Button Press to stop playback. Play/Pause 5;BF Button Press to start or pause playback.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 18 18 Front Panel Disc Slot Insert a Disc here. Insert about one-third of the Disc, then the Player will accept the Disc automatically. Do not press the Disc or force the Disc into the Player. If the Player does not automatically accept the Disc, press Eject to make sure there is not a Disc already in the Player. Load the Disc with the label facing left (shiny side facing right). If the Disc is two-sided, the label of the side you want to play must face left.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 19 Rear Panel 19 S-VIDEO (Out) jack Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) here and to the S-Video In jack of a television. Details are on page 11. Audio L/R (left/right) jacks Connect the supplied audio cables (red and white) here and to the Audio In jacks on your TV, Stereo, or RF Modulator. Details are on pages 9-13. Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr (Component Video Out) jacks Connect component video cables (not supplied) here and to the Component Video In jacks of a TV.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 20 20 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc Menus 1 2 3 Press DISC MENU to access the main DVD Disc menu. (ROOT MENU may appear in the top right corner of the TV screen briefly.) The menu will show the features that are available on the Disc.The menus are different for every Disc, because all Discs do not have the same features. Or, press RETURN/TITLE if the current Title of the current DVD has a Title menu. The Title menu will appear on the screen.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 21 Fast Forward and Fast Reverse, Slow Motion 21 Fast Forward and Fast Reverse 1 2 Press 2 repeatedly during play to fast forward the Disc at two, four, eight, 16, or 32 times the normal speed. Or, press 1 repeatedly to play the Disc backward at two, four, eight, 16 or 32 times the regular speed. To resume normal play, continue to press 1 or 2 until 2 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. Or, press Play/Pause 5;BF to resume normal play.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 22 22 Still Picture,Time Search Still Picture 1 2 During play, press Play/Pause 5;BF once. A still picture will appear.The k symbol will appear in the top right corner of the TV screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT To resume normal play, press Play/Pause 5;BF again.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 23 Zoom, Camera Angle 23 Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play. 1 2 3 Press ZOOM repeatedly during play to make the picture two or four times larger than normal. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 to move around in the enlarged picture. During ZOOM repeatedly to return the picture to its normal size.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 24 24 Repeat, Repeat A-B Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title, or Disc repeatedly. 1 2 During play, press REPEAT repeatedly to choose a Repeat mode. ● To repeat the current Chapter/Track, press REPEAT so REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD Chapter) or REPEAT TRACK (Audio CD or Video CD Track) appears briefly in the top right corner of the TV screen.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 25 Audio Language 25 Some DVDs have Audio (sound) recorded in multiple languages. Choose the language you want to hear by adjusting AUDIO. The easiest way to choose a different language is to press the remote’s AUDIO button repeatedly during DVD play.This lets you choose from the languages available on the current DVD. Or, to use the Player’s menu to change the Audio language, follow the steps below.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 26 26 Subtitles Some DVDs include subtitles in different languages.The easiest way to choose a language for subtitles is to press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly during DVD play.This lets you choose from the subtitles that are available on the current DVD. Or, to use the Player’s menu to change subtitles, follow the steps below. Not all languages listed for SUBTITLE in the DVD Player’s menu are available for every Disc.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 27 Parental Control Password 27 Parental Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set. This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Parental Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Parental Control settings before you allow children access to the Player or Discs.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 28 28 Parental Control Levels Some DVD and Video CD makers code the Disc so it will only play according to the level you set at the Player.The Parental Control level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes on the Disc. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press Stop 9 twice to stop play completely. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press OK repeatedly to select the DVD SETUP menu.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 29 MP3 Play 29 MP3 is a compression method that makes digital music files up to 10 times smaller without losing significant sound quality. MP3 is common on the Internet, letting you transfer Tracks to your computer and onto a CD Recordable or CD Rewritable disc. Materials and equipment with which to make MP3 recordings are not supplied with this Player. MP3 Tracks are recorded at a certain bit rate or speed.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 30 30 JPEG Play, Playback Control JPEG Play Some CD-Rs may contain pictures in a JPEG format. For example, you may have photographic film developed by a retailer that places the pictures on a CD-R for you.These pictures may be in JPEG format.You cannot make or record such CD-Rs using this Player. See your computer manual for details on making CD-R recordings.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 31 TV Output 31 DVDs are recorded according to a Color System, the most common of which are NTSC and PAL. NTSC is the most common in the United States.Your TV also operates according to a Color System. This Player is compatible with NTSC and PAL. However, in order for a DVD to play on this Player, the Color System of the DVD, the TV, and the Player should match.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 32 32 Picture Controls Just as you can adjust your picture on your TV, you can adjust some picture elements at the DVD Player. Choose a picture setting that best displays the Disc you are playing. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press OK repeatedly to select the VIDEO menu. 0 PREVIOUS Press 3 or 4 to select BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, or SATURATION. Press 1 or 2 to adjust the element you selected, then press OK.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 33 TV Screen 33 You may set the Player to display video in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Wide.The TV SCREEN setting you select must be available on the DVD. If not, the TV SCREEN setting will not affect the picture. 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press OK repeatedly to select the DVD SETUP menu. 0 PREVIOUS NEXT Press 4 repeatedly to select TV SCREEN. SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU Press 1 or 2 to select 4:3 PS, 4:3 LB, or 16:9, then press OK.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 34 34 Video Output Change the VIDEO OUTPUT setting to match your connection between the DVD Player and your TV. If the setting is wrong, the picture may be distorted, without color or absent. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press 1 or 2 to select the VIDEO menu. Press 4 repeatedly to select VIDEO OUTPUT (CVBS/SVIDEO, etc.). NEXT SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU Press 1 or 2 to select CVBS/S-VIDEO, CVBS, or CVBS/YCbCr, then press OK.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 35 Scan Mode 35 If you used the Player’s Y PbCb PrCr jacks to connect to a TV, set SCAN MODE correctly. This unit’s Video Output jacks send either regular Component Video or Progressive Scan Video. Choose the setting that matches the video compatibilities of your TV. Before you begin, make sure VIDEO OUTPUT is set to CVBS/YCbCr. See details on page 34. No picture will appear if the selected SCAN MODE does not match your TV connection.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 36 36 Digital Output Adjust DIGITAL OUTPUT if you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the Player’s COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) jack. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press 1 or 2 repeatedly to select the AUDIO menu. Press 4 to select DIGITAL OUTPUT. 0 PREVIOUS Press 1 or 2 repeatedly to select BITSTREAM, LPCM 48K, LPCM 96K, or OFF. Then press OK.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 37 Angle Mark 37 When a DVD has scenes recorded from different angles, the Angle Mark will appear on the TV screen during a multi-angle scene.You can choose whether or not you want the Angle Mark to be visible by turning ANGLE MARK ON or OFF as described below. 3/5 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PREVIOUS NEXT SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU Press 1 or 2 repeatedly to select the DVD SETUP menu. OK Press 4 repeatedly to select ANGLE MARK.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 38 38 On-Screen Display Language The Player’s System Menus are the menus you access when you press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control.This is where you set many of the Player’s features.The menu is available in English, Spanish, or French only. To change the language of the menu, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press 1 or 2 repeatedly to select the SYSTEM menu.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 39 Screen Saver 39 The Screen Saver is the moving DVD logo that appears on your TV screen when Disc play is stopped and you are not using the Player or its remote. The screen saver prevents damage to your TV screen caused by leaving a still image (the blue DVD background screen) on the TV too long. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press 1 or 2 repeatedly to select the SYSTEM menu. NEXT Press 4 repeatedly to select SCREEN SAVER.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 40 40 Defaults To restore the original settings of the Player, use the LOAD SETUP DEF (Default) feature. 1 2 3 4 5 Press Stop 9 twice to stop Disc play completely. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EJECT Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 or 2 repeatedly to select the SYSTEM menu. Press 4 repeatedly to select LOAD SETUP DEF. Press 1 or 2 to select LOADING.The original settings of the Player will be restored and OK will reappear beside LOAD SETUP DEF.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 41 Helpful Hints 41 No power • Press Standby y on the front of the Player or on the remote to turn on the Player. • Connect the supplied power cord firmly to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack on the rear of the Player. Use only the supplied power cord. • Make sure the power outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet. No picture • Make sure the TV power is on. • Check the video cable(s).
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 42 42 Helpful Hints (cont'd) Disc will not play. • Make sure the Disc label is facing left when you put the Disc in the Player. If you are playing a twosided Disc, make sure label of the side you want to play is facing right. Details are on page 16. • Check the Parental Control settings. Select level 8 to turn off Parental Control and play all Discs. Details are on pages 27-28. • Check the NTSC/PAL settings of the Disc, your TV, and the Player.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 43 Glossary 43 Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white, left and right audio jacks on your equipment.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 44 44 Specifications PLAYABLE DISCS Audio CDs (Compact Discs) CD Recordable (CD-R) CD Rewritable (CD-RW) DVD-Video MP3-CD Super Video CD (SVCD) Video CD (VCD) Super Audio CD (SACD) (plays CD layer only) REAR CONNECTIONS Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Component Video Out S-Video Out Video Out Audio Out Digital Audio Out TV STANDARD Number of lines Playback LASER Type Wavelength PAL/50Hz 625 Multistandard NTSC/60Hz 525 (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE VIDEO OUT 1Vpp---75Ω S-VIDEO OUT Y: 1
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 45 Limited Warranty 45 Digital Video Disc Player 90 days Free Product Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange your product. A sales receipt or other document showing the date that you purchased the product is considered such proof. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 46 46 Limited Warranty (cont’d) EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS To exchange your product with Philips (per the warranty conditions stated previously), remember: • If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you.* • If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year after the day of original purchase, contact Philips at 1-800-531-0039 to determine the preset cost for exchange.
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 47 Information Index 47 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 37 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 23 angle mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 37 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 25 audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 audio out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 brightness . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD590M_17x 6/11/2003 1:42 PM Page 48 Philips Consumer Electronics NORTH AMERICA Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This owner’s manual is made of recyclable materials. Remember to recycle! IB8443E001 Final version 2.
