Digital Video Disc Player Owner's Manual DVD615 Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside. Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
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Contents 3 Getting Started Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . .
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.
Safety Information (cont’d) 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Introduction Welcome! This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features on Digital Video Discs (DVDs). Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene repeatedly. Hear a movie in different languages, or listen only to the soundtrack.
Playable Discs 7 Playable Discs This Player will play various types of Discs. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will play on the Player. DVD (Digital Video Disc) Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) Video CD Super Video CD CD-R (CD-Recordable) Recordable CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) ReWritable MP3 files Region Codes DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes before you can use them with the Player.
General Information Battery Installation 1 2 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... The capabilities of 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.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack 2 Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN 1 LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 3 Y Pb Pr VIDEO OUT 1 2 Connect the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied video cable, which has yellow ends. 3 Plug the power cords of the Player and the TV into an active power outlet.
Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack 2 Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN 3 1 LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN Y Pb Pr VIDEO OUT 1 2 Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO IN jack. 3 Plug the power cords of the Player and the TV into an active power outlet. Press down POWER ON/OFF on the front of the Player to turn on the Player.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks (green, blue, and red) 2 Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN 3 Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y 1 Y Pb Pr VIDEO OUT 1 2 Connect the Player’s green, blue, and red Y Pb Pr (VIDEO OUT) jacks to the corresponding COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Use component video cable (not supplied). 3 Plug the power cords of the Player and the TV into an active power outlet.
Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks) 2 Back of TV (example only) Stereo (example only) VIDEO IN 3 RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Y 1 Pb Pr VIDEO OUT 1 2 Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the Player and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. The supplied video cable has yellow ends. 3 Plug the power cords of the Player, Stereo, and the TV into an active power outlet.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM or MPEG2) Stereo (example only) Back of TV (example only) 1 VIDEO IN 3 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Y 2 Pb Pr VIDEO OUT 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the COAXIAL Digital Audio Out jack of the Player to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your Stereo. Use a digital coaxial audio cable (not supplied). Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the Player and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
Quick Disc Playback 15 DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD 2,3 1 There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After familiarizing yourself with the Player as described on pages 16-18, see pages 19 and following to try additional playback features. 1 Press down POWER ON/OFF on the front of the Player to turn on the Player. (You can turn on the Player using the POWER y button on the remote only if the POWER ON/OFF button on the front of the Player is pressed down.) Turn on your TV.
Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Press to select numbered items in a Disc menu. During playback, press the Number buttons to select a Chapter (within the current Title) or Track for playback, then press OK. Details are on page 19. Press and hold the Number 1 button for three seconds (or until OPEN or CLOSE appears on the display panel) to open or close the disc tray. POWER y Button Press to turn on or off the power of the Player.
Front Panel 17 POWER ON/OFF Press to turn the Player on or off. The button is depressed when the Player is On (also known as Standby or lowpower mode); the : will appear on the display panel. The button is released when the power is completely off (the display panel will be dark or empty, with no :). To use the POWER y button on the remote control to turn the Player on, the POWER ON/OFF button on the front of the Player must be depressed (the : will show on the display panel). Disc Tray Insert a Disc here.
Rear Panel AUDIO OUT (right/left) jacks Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV or Stereo. Details are on pages 10-13. AC Power cord Connect to a standard AC power outlet after completing all other connections. VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack Connect the supplied video cable here and to the TV’s Video In jack. Details are on page 10. Y Pb Pr (VIDEO OUT) jacks Connect component video cables (not supplied) here and to the Component Video In jacks of a TV.
Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection 19 DVD Title/Disc menus 1 2 Press DISC MENU. The main Disc menu (or Root menu) will appear. The menu may list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and Chapters for the Title. Or, if the current Title has a specific Title menu, press RETURN/TITLE to access the Title menu. Title menus are not available on all Discs. 1 1 Press 98 ; : to select items in the menu, then press OK.
Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse DVD VIDEO CD Slow Motion 1 During Disc playback, press 8 repeatedly to play the disc at 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, or 1/8 the normal speed. SF 2X, SF 4X, SF 6X, or SF 8X will appear on the TV screen. SF represents Slow Forward. The sound will be mute during slow motion playback. Or, press 9 repeatedly to play a DVD backward at 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 the normal speed. SR 2X, SR 4X, or SR 8X will appear on the TV screen. SR represents Slow Reverse.
Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback, Time Search 21 DVD VIDEO CD Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 2 3 To pause a DVD or Video CD picture, press PAUSE k on the remote control during playback. Press PAUSE k repeatedly to advance the still picture one frame at a time. Press PLAY : to resume regular playback. 1-2 3 DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Time Search 1 1,4 2 Press DISPLAY during playback. Current playback information will appear at the top of the screen.
Zoom, Camera Angle DVD VIDEO CD Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during playback and scan through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly during Disc playback to choose ZOOM X2 or ZOOM X4. ZOOM X2 or Z00M X4 will appear in the top left corner of the TV screen briefly. The picture will be twice (ZOOM X2) or four (ZOOM X4) times as large.
Repeat, Repeat A-B 23 DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Repeat You may play a Chapter, Track, Title, or entire Disc repeatedly. 1 During Disc playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to choose a Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to play the Chapter (CHAPTER REPEAT ON), Track (REP-ONE), Title (TITLE REPEAT ON), or Disc (REP-ALL) repeatedly. 2 To cancel repeat playback, repeatedly press REPEAT until REPEAT OFF appears in the top left corner of the TV screen.
DVD Audio Language DVD Some DVDs are recorded in multiple languages; some may have extra audio options such as a director’s commentary or a music soundtrack. You can choose the language or the soundtrack that you want to hear by adjusting AUDIO in the Player’s PREFERENCES PAGE. To do so, follow the steps below. Or, the easiest way to choose a different audio language or soundtrack is to press AUDIO on the remote control repeatedly during DVD playback.
DVD Subtitle Language 25 DVD Some DVDs include subtitles. Choose the language you want for available subtitles by adjusting SUBTITLE in the Player’s PREFERENCES PAGE. To do so, follow the steps below. Or, the easiest way to choose subtitles is to press SUBTITLE on the remote control repeatedly during DVD playback. The subtitles will appear in the language you select. 1 2 3 4 Press STOP C twice to stop DVD playback. 2,6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 9 repeatedly to select PREFERENCES, then press OK.
DVD Disc Menu Language DVD DVDs have a Disc menu that allows you to choose options such as Audio Language, Subtitles, or other special features. Features vary among DVDs, so the Disc menus are different for every DVD. Some DVD Disc menus may be available in multiple languages. To choose a language for a Disc menu using the Player’s PREFERENCES PAGE, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 4 Press STOP C twice to stop DVD playback. 2,6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 9 repeatedly to select PREFERENCES, then press OK.
Parental Controls Password 27 DVD Parental Controls limits viewing of DVDs. When a DVD has been Locked or if a DVD has a movie rating that exceeds the Parental Level you select, a viewer must enter a password before viewing the DVD. To set your password, follow the steps below. To adjust the PARENTAL level so DVDs cannot play if they exceed that level, see page 29. To prevent specific DVDs from playing, regardless of how you set the PARENTAL level, see page 28.
Parental Controls Disc Lock Not all DVDs are rated or coded by the Disc maker. You can specifically lock or unlock a DVD, regardless of its rating. If you lock a specific DVD, you must enter your Password before you can watch the DVD on this Player. Password details are on page 27. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK. 1,5 DISC LOCK will be selected. Press -.
Parental Controls Levels 29 You can set the Player to block or allow DVD playback according to the movie rating of the DVD. If someone tries to play a DVD that has a rating that exceeds the level you selected, they must know your password. You must enter the password before the DVD will play. Password details are on page 27. Not all DVDs conform to the levels you select, as not all DVDs are coded or protected by the DVD manufacturer.
Programmed Playback AUDIO CD VIDEO CD You may play Tracks in an order you specify instead of playing the Tracks in normal order (1, 2, 3, etc.). The order in which you set the Tracks to play is a Program. For example, if you want to set up an Audio CD so Track 12 will play first, put Track 12 in Program position number one (1). To set up a Program, follow these steps. 1 2 3 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK. Press 9 to select PROGRAM, then press - to select ON.
Preview 31 VIDEO CD Some Video CDs or Super Video CDs may contain preview or introductory information. If you are not sure of the contents of a Video CD or its Tracks, use the Preview features to see the content of the Tracks. Not all Video CDs contain this information. See your Disc case for details. 1 While playback is stopped, press PREVIEW. The following menu will appear. 1. INTRO 2. DISC 2 2 3. TRACK 4.
Smart Navigator, JPEG and MP3 Features Smart Navigator This Player can play some Compact Disc-Recordables (CD-Rs) that contain JPEG pictures or MP3 audio files/tracks. For example, your photographer or film developer may put your pictures on a CD-R; these pictures may be in JPEG format. Or, you may copy MP3 music from legal Internet sites onto a CD-R. (You cannot make or record such CD-Rs using this Player.
TV Display 33 You may set the Player to display the picture in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Wide. To choose a format, follow these steps. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 9 repeatedly to select SETUP VIDEO OUTPUT, then press OK. 1,5 Press 9 repeatedly to select TV DISPLAY, then press :.
Video Output, Video Mode Video Output If you used S-Video or Component Video connections as described on pages 11-12, set VIDEO OUTPUT to S-VIDEO or YPBPR (for Component Video) by following the steps below. You only need one video connection between the TV and the Player. You cannot use S-Video and Component Video at the same time. If you used the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack on the Player to connect the Player to the TV, you do not need to adjust the VIDEO OUTPUT setting.
Video Mode (cont’d) 35 5 If you selected BRIGHT, STANDARD, or SOFT, you are finished. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus. Play a Disc for a few minutes in each setting to decide which you prefer. If you selected PERSONAL, you can adjust specific picture elements for your preference. Go to step 6. 6 7 8 Press ; to reselect VIDEO MODE. 5,9 Press 9 or 8 to choose BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, or SATURATION. Then, press :. Press 9 or 8 to adjust the setting you chose, then press OK.
TV Type (NTSC/PAL) 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.
Speaker Setup, 3D Sound 37 Speaker Setup Adjust DOWNMIX according to how you connected the Player to your TV and/or Stereo. Balance the volume during playback by adjusting Dynamic Range Control (D.R.C.). 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 9 to select SPEAKER SETUP, then press OK. 1,5 Press 8 or 9 to select DOWNMIX or D.R.C., then press - and follow step 4 according to your choice. • If you selected DOWNMIX, press 8 or 9 to select LT/RT (left/right) or STEREO, then press OK.
SPDIF Out, LPCM 96K SPDIF Out SPDIF is the Sony Philips Digital Interface, or a method of transferring digital audio. If you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the COAXIAL jack as shown on page 14, adjust the SPDIF OUT setting as described below. If you are not using the COAXIAL jack, no adjustment is necessary. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1,5 Press 9 repeatedly to select SPDIF SETUP, then press OK. SPDIF OUT will be selected. Press -.
DVD Player On-Screen Display Language 39 You can set the Player’s Setup menus and on-screen messages to appear in English, French, or Spanish. This language selection will not affect the languages of DVD Disc or Title menus or any audio or subtitle languages. To change the Player’s Setup menu language, follow these steps. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK. Press 9 repeatedly to select OSD LANG (on-screen display language), then press -.
Display Dim, Screen Saver Display Dim You can adjust the brightness of the display panel on the front of the Player. Choose the setting that best enables you to see the display information from a distance. Or, you may want to disable the display completely so it is always dark. Follow the steps below to adjust the brightness of the display panel according to your preference. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK. Press 9 to select VFD DIM, then press -.
DVD Player Defaults 41 To restore the original settings of the Player, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 4 Press STOP L twice to stop Disc playback completely. Press SYSTEM MENU. 2,5 Press 9 repeatedly to select PREFERENCES, then press OK. You can select PREFERENCES only if you have completely stopped DVD playback by pressing STOP C twice as directed in step 1. Press 9 repeatedly to select DEFAULTS, then press : to select RESET, then press OK. This restores the original settings of the Player.
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is on the rear of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative.
Helpful Hints (cont'd) 43 Disc will not play. • Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the side you want to play is facing up when you place the Disc in the Player. Details are on page 15. • Check the Parental Controls. Details are on pages 27-29. • Check the Region Code of the DVD. The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this Player. Details are on page 7. • See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc.
Glossary 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 audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the rear of the Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.). CD: Compact Disc. Chapter: A part of a Title.
Specifications 45 PLAYABLE DISCS DVD-Video Super Video CD Video CD Audio CD CD Recordable (CD-R) CD Rewritable (CD-RW) MP3-CD Picture CD TV STANDARD Number of lines Playback AUDIO PERFORMANCE DA Converter 24 bit Signal to Noise (1kHz) 90dB Dynamic range (1kHz) 80dB DVD fs 96 kHz fs 48 kHz Super Video CD fs 48 kHz fs 44.1 kHz Video CD/Audio CD fs 44.1 kHz PAL/50Hz 625 Multistandard NTSC/60Hz 525 (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) 1 Vpp---75Ω S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) Y: 1 Vpp---75Ω C: 0.
Limited Warranty 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. For 90 days thereafter, you may exchange the defective product for a free new or renewed product through Philips.
Limited Warranty (cont’d) 47 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.
Information Index AC power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 ANGLE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 22 Arrow KLs B buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 19-20 AUDIO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 24 AUDIO OUT (left/right) jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13, 18 Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Camera angle . . .
