Digital Video Disc Player DVD870P Owner’s Manual 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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Table of Contents 3 General Information Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Getting Started 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 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.
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 DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Video CDs, Super Video CDs, and Audio CDs. This Player also supports the MP3 format, or music tracks that are compressed with MPEG Audio Layer 3 technology. In order to play a Disc on this DVD Player, make sure the Disc meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems described below. The Discs should have the following logos and should meet these standards.
General Information Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control Unless stated otherwise, the remote control can perform all operations. Always point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front of the DVD Player, not the TV. Details are on page 20.
Hookups 9 Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the connections described in the following pages. Before you begin... ● Refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Y Cb/B-Y Cr/R-Y LEFT AUDIO IN Y Pb/Cb L RIGHT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr 1 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS 1 L L 2 2 R COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT L AUDIO OUT (CVBS) VIDEO OUT PR/CR PB/CB VIDEO OUT Y (Y/C) S-VIDEO OUT 1 Connect the Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.
Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 1 PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS 1 L 2 2 R COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT L AUDIO OUT (CVBS) VIDEO OUT 1 Connect the (Y/C) S-VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. Use an S-Video cable (not supplied).
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a single (CVBS) Video In jack Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 2 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS 1 L 2 2 R COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT L AUDIO OUT (CVBS) VIDEO OUT 1 Connect the yellow (CVBS) VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied yellow video cable.
Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Receiver Stereo has Dolby Surround or Stereo has 2-channel analog (right and left Audio In jacks) Back of TV (example only) Stereo (example only) S-Video In 2 S-Video In AUDIO (LEFT) IN 1 AUDIO (RIGHT) IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS 1 L L 2 2 R COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT L AUDIO OUT (CVBS) VIDEO OUT PR/CR PB/CB Y VIDEO OUT 1 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD Player and to the correspon
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Multi-channel Receiver that has 2-channel digital stereo (PCM) or supports Dolby DigitalTM , MPEG2, or Digital Theater System Receiver (example only) Back of TV (example only) S-Video In 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN 1 PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS L 2 2 R COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT L AUDIO OUT (CVBS) PR/CR VIDEO OUT PB/CB VIDEO OUT Y (Y/C) S-VIDEO OUT 1 Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks
NTSC/PAL Settings, Black Level Shift 15 NTSC/PAL Settings You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD Player to match the color system of your TV. Most TVs in the United States use the NTSC color system. So, if your TV uses NTSC, set the DVD Player to NTSC. The Discs you play should have the same color system (NTSC or PAL) that you choose for the DVD Player and TV. To change the DVD Player’s NTSC/PAL setting, follow the steps below. Read through all the steps first to become familiar with the process.
Playing a Disc DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD 1 Press the STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD Player to turn on the DVD Player. Turn on your TV. Make sure it is set to the correct Video In channel. You should see the DVD logo on the TV screen. Details are on page 9. DVD 870P DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER STANDBY-ON SOUND PREV 1 NEXT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE 2-3 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the DVD Player to open the disc tray. Load your Disc in the tray, with the label facing up.
Searching, Track/Chapter Selection 17 DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Forward and Reverse Searching 1 On a DVD, to search the Disc at four times the normal speed, press and hold H or G for about two seconds during playback. To search at 32 times the normal speed, press and hold H or G again. The sound will be muted during searching on a DVD. On an Audio CD, to search the Disc at four times the normal speed, press and hold H or G for about two seconds during playback. Sound will be muted partially.
Slow Motion, Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback DVD VIDEO CD Slow Motion 1 During Disc playback, press the SYSTEM MENU button to access the menu bar. 2 Press B repeatedly to select H (Slow motion) in the menu bar. 3 Press p to enter the Slow motion menu. Playback will pause. 4 Press s B to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 (forward). Select 1 to play the Disc at normal speed again.
Scan, Shuffle 19 DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Scan Scanning plays the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track on the Disc. 1 Press the SCAN button. SCAN will appear briefly on the DVD Player display panel. Scanning will begin, starting at the beginning of the current Chapter/Track if you pressed the SCAN button during playback. 2 To continue playback from a Chapter/Track, press SCAN again or press PLAY B. SCAN OFF will appear briefly on the display panel.
Front Panel Display Panel Information about the current Disc and playback features appears here. STANDBY-ON button Press to turn on or off the power of the DVD Player. Details are on page 16. SOUND button Press repeatedly to select a sound mode if you made analog connections. Select Stereo, Dolby Surround or 3D Sound (TruSurround). Details are on page 46. Remote Sensor The sensor receives signals from the remote. Point the remote here when using the remote to operate the DVD Player.
Rear Panel 21 PR/CR PB/CB Y VIDEO OUT Connect an optional component video cable here and to the component Video In jacks of a TV. Details are on pages 10, 13-14. (CVBS) VIDEO OUT Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV’s Video In jack. Details are on page 12. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect the supplied red and white audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or Stereo Receiver. Details are on pages 10-13.
Remote Control Buttons POWER y Button Press to turn on the DVD Player power if the Player is in Standby mode. Or, press to put the DVD Player in Standby mode. Details are on page 16. Number Buttons Press to select numbered items in a menu. Details are on page 16. Press during playback to directly select a Chapter or Track for playback. Details are on page 17. RETURN / RESUME Button Press to go back to a previous menu. Or, press to continue playback from the last point at which play stopped.
Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23 DISPLAY Button Press to access or remove the bit rate display during Disc playback. Details are on page 49. DISC MENU Button Press to access the Disc menu of a DVD. Details are on page 26. OK Button Press to acknowledge a menu selection. Reverse H Button Press and hold for two seconds to search backward during playback. Details are on page 17. Or, press once quickly to return to the beginning of the current Chapter or Track.
Menu Bars In addition to using the shortcut buttons on the remote control to select features, you can also use the Menu Bars to operate features. Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to select Menu Bar 1, Menu Bar 2, or Menu Bar 3. Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove all the Menu Bars from the TV screen. When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press the o p B s buttons to select an item. The o p B s symbols in the Menu Bar mean more items are available.
On-screen Symbols / Status Window 25 On-screen Symbols The following symbols appear in the top left corner of the TV screen when you activate a feature. scan Scan The first 10 seconds of each Track or Chapter will play. Details are on page 19. repeat Repeat All The entire Disc will play repeatedly. Details are on page 35. title Repeat Title The current Title will play repeatedly. Details are on page 35. track Repeat Track The current Track will play repeatedly. Details are on page 35.
Disc Menus, Playback Control DVD Title/Disc menus 1 Press the DISC MENU button. If the current Title of the current Disc has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear. The menu may list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and Chapters for the Title. 2 Press the s B o p buttons on the remote control to select items in the menu, then press OK to continue. Continue until you set up all the features you want.
Audio and Subtitle Languages 27 DVD Audio Language Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. You may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc. The movie may have special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or featured soundtracks by following these steps. 1 During DVD playback, press the AUDIO button. Y Audio will be selected in the menu bar.
Zoom, Angles DVD VIDEO CD Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during DVD playback and pan through the enlarged image. 1 Press the ZOOM button during DVD playback. a Zoom will be selected in the menu bar. off H 1 E 1 no a o off p 2-4 5 1 press OK to pan 2 Within five seconds, press o or p to choose 1.33, 2 or 4. Playback will pause, and the still picture will appear at 1.33, 2, or 4 times the normal size.
Time Search 29 DVD VIDEO CD Time Search lets you choose a specific time at which you want to begin Disc playback. 1 2 3 Press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press the B button repeatedly to select Time Search. Press the p button. Playback will pause; a time edit box will appear, showing the elapsed playing time of the current Disc, or the point at which the Disc is currently. T 1 c off C 3 0:05:34 4 Press the Number buttons to enter the time at which you want playback to begin.
Access Control DVD VIDEO CD Access 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 Access Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings before you allow children access to the DVD Player.
Access Control (cont’d) 31 Activating/Deactivating Child Lock in Access Control 1 2 Press the SYSTEM MENU button. will be selected. Press the p button repeatedly to select , then press the B button. Access control will be highlighted. 3 Press the B button again, then press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code. Details are on page 30. Z 1en G Y 1en Access control Status window Low power standby 1 d 2 s [] [] [] Enter code 4 Child lock will be highlighted. Press the B button.
Access Control (cont’d) Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Not all DVDs are coded with rating information or Parental Control levels. You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always. This way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of the DVD. You will need to know your 4-digit code. The DVD Player can memorize Lock/Unlock settings for 120 Discs. A Disc is memorized when you select Play Always.
Access Control (cont’d) 33 Setting Parental Levels DVDs may contain alternative scenes that conform to the Parental Level, or movie rating, that you select. The Parental Level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes on the Disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. 1 2 Press the SYSTEM MENU button. will be highlighted. Press the p button repeatedly to select , then press the B button.
Access Control (cont'd) Changing the Country If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the Disc. The Disc manufacturer sets these codings. For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States. So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select. Parental Level details are on page 33. 1 2 Press the SYSTEM MENU button. will be selected.
Repeat, Repeat A-B 35 DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Repeat You may play a Chapter, Track, Title or entire Disc repeatedly. 1 During Disc playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to choose a Repeat mode. The Repeat mode will appear in the on-screen symbols on the TV screen. Details are on page 25. ● To repeat the current Chapter or Track, press the REPEAT button. REPEAT CHPT or REPEAT TRK will appear briefly on the DVD Player’s display panel. ● To repeat the current Title, press REPEAT again.
Video FTS DVD VIDEO CD A Video FTS Program lets you play your favorite Titles/Chapters or Tracks/Indexes in the order you set. A Program can contain 20 items (titles, chapters, etc.). Setting up a Program 1 While playback is stopped, press the SYSTEM MENU button. 2 Press the B button repeatedly to select Favorite Track Selection in the menu bar. Press the p button. FTS will be highlighted. 3 Press the p button to select Title, then press the B and s buttons to select a Title number you want.
Video FTS (cont’d) 37 Erasing an entire Program 1 While playback is stopped, press the SYSTEM MENU button. 2 Press the B button repeatedly to select Favorite Track Selection in the menu bar. 3 Press the p button repeatedly to select Clear all, then press the OK button. This will erase the program and set FTS to Off automatically. 1,4 2-3 4 Press the SYSTEM MENU button to remove the menu. Erasing an Item in the Program 1 While playback is stopped, press the SYSTEM MENU button.
Audio CD FTS AUDIO CD An Audio CD FTS Program lets you play your favorite Tracks in the order you set. A Program can contain 20 Tracks. Setting up a Program 1 Load an Audio CD. Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary. Audio Disk Mode Track Time Total tracks Total time --.--.-14 5.29.78 FTS p On Off Track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 > Program Clear all Stop 1 2-4 5 2 3 Press the p button to select Track. Press the B and s buttons to select a Track number, then press the OK button.
Audio CD FTS (cont'd) 39 Erasing a Program 1 Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary. 2 Press the p button repeatedly to select CLEAR ALL, then press the OK button. This erases the Program for the current Disc and sets FTS to Off. 2 1 Turning FTS On or Off 1 Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary. 2 FTS is selected. Press the B or s buttons to choose On or Off, then press the OK button. If you choose On, press the PLAY B button to begin playing the Program.
MP3 Playback MP3 is a compression technology. MP3 compresses large digital music files, making them up to 10 times smaller without losing significant sound quality. MP3 has become a standard audio compression format on the world wide web, allowing quick and easy transfer of audio or music files on the Internet. As a file storage solution, it allows you to store tracks on your computer's hard disk without using too much space.
MP3 Playback (cont'd) 41 Playing an Album or Title To view or select the next or previous Album or Title on an MP3 formatted disc, follow these steps. 1 2 Press the o p buttons to scroll through the Albums. Press the s or B buttons to scroll through the Tracks. The following is an example of the display that will appear. Album Track 1-2 Time 3 To play a Track, Album, or the entire Disc repeatedly, press the REPEAT button repeatedly. ● Press the REPEAT button once to play a Track repeatedly.
TV Shape 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press the p button to select , then press the B button. TV shape will be selected. Press the B button. Press the o p buttons to select 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9, then press the OK button. ● Select 16:9 if you have a widescreen TV. ● Select 4:3 letterbox if you have a regular TV and want to see the picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This looks like the picture you see when watching movies in a theater.
Video Shift 43 The factory sets the DVD Player so the picture will be centered on your TV screen. Use this setting to personalize the position of the picture on your TV by moving it to the left or right. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press p to select will be selected. , then press B. Press p repeatedly to select Video shift, then press B.
Color Settings (Smart Picture) You can select one of four predefined sets of color settings or define your own Personal color settings. This feature is a lot like adjusting Brightness, Contrast, etc., on your TV. However, these settings affect the picture sent by the DVD Player to the TV. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press p to select will be selected. , then press B. Press p repeatedly to select Color settings, then press B.
Digital Output 45 After connecting the DVD Player to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the DVD Player’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which DVD Player audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set your Digital Output accordingly. The information in step 4 will help you make your choice. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press p repeatedly to select G, then press B. Digital output will be selected. Press the B button.
Sound (Analog Output) If you used the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD Player to connect to a Stereo Receiver, you need to choose a setting for Analog Output. First, make sure you used the red and white jacks, not the COAXIAL or OPT OUT Digital Audio Out jacks. Then, check your Stereo Receiver and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround or TruSurround. Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is most compatible with your audio equipment.
Subwoofer Cut-off, Night Mode 47 Subwoofer Cut-off The frequency of the subwoofer output can be set to High (200Hz) or Low (100Hz) to match your system’s playback sound quality. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press p repeatedly to select G, then press B. Press p repeatedly to select Sub-woofer Cut-off, then press B. 1,5 2-4 4 5 Press o or p to select High or Low, then press OK. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Karaoke Vocal, Language DVD Karaoke Vocal Set Karaoke Vocal to On only when you are playing a multi-channel karaoke DVD. The karaoke channels on the Disc will be mixed into a normal stereo sound. 1 2 3 4 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected. Press p repeatedly to select G, then press B. 1,5 2-4 Press p repeatedly to select Karaoke vocal, then press B. Press o or p to select On or Off, then press OK. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Bit Rate Indicator, Help Text 49 DVD Bit Rate Indicator The Bit Rate Indicator shows the bit rate for video and audio, as well as the total bit rate. This is available during playback of DVDs and Super Video CDs. 1 To see the Bit Rate Indicator, press the DISPLAY button once during Disc playback. aud vid 1-2 tot 0-1 0-10 0-10 mbits/s 2 To remove the Bit Rate Indicator, press the DISPLAY button again. Help Text Set Help text to On if you want a description of on-screen icons.
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 back 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) 51 The sound is distorted during Disc playback through a Stereo. • Make sure you did not connect any cables from the DVD Player to the Amplifier’s “Phono IN” jack. 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. Details are on page 16. • Check the Access Control settings for the Disc. Details are on pages 30-34. • Check the NTSC/PAL settings of the Disc and the DVD Player.
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 back of the DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo Receiver, etc.).
Specifications 53 OPTICAL READOUT SYSTEM Laser type Semiconductor AlGaAs Numerical Aperture 0.60 (DVD)/0.
Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player 90 days Free 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.
Limited Warranty (cont’d) 55 EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS If your product is defective, you may be able to exchange it at the store from which it was purchased. Most stores display a Return Policy. If not, ask the manager or sales associate how many days you have to exchange a product with them. After the store’s return period has expired, or if the store does not have an exchange program, you may exchange the product with Philips if you have your original sales receipt.
Index of Information for your DVD Player ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 access control . . . . . . . . . . .30-34 analog sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 28 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 28 arrow buttons . . . .16, 22, 24, 26 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 27 audio cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 16 audio cd fts . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 audio language settings . . . .24, 27 audio out jacks . . . . . . . .
