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LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Laser Safety Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) 7.0 mW (DVD) 10.0 mW (VCD/CD) 60 degrees 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.
Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Avestan 6569 Aymara 6589 Azerhaijani 6590 Bahasa Melayu 7783 Bashkir 6665 Belarusian 6669 Bengali 6678 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Bokmål, Norwegian 7866 Bosanski 6683 Brezhoneg 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Castellano, Español 6983 Catalán 6765 Chamorro 6772 Chechen 6769 Chewa; Chichewa; Nyanja 7889 9072 中文 Chuang; Zhuang 9065 Church Slavic; Slavonic 6785 Chuvash 6786 Corsican 6779 Česky 6783 Dansk 68
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. English------------------------------------- 6 English Index Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bahasa Melayu--------------------------- 94 Bahasa Melayu ------------------------------ 50 DivX, DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc.
Table of contents English General General Information......................................................................................................... 8 Setup precautions..................................................................................................................................................8 Copyright notice....................................................................................................................................................
Using Display menu options .................................................................................................................... 24-26 Selecting title/chapter/track......................................................................................................................24 Switching camera angles ...........................................................................................................................24 Searching by time.............................................
General Information English WARNING! This unit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a flat, hard and stable surface. Never place the unit on a carpet. – Never place this unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier). – Never put anything under this unit (e.g., CDs, magazines).
English Your DVD Player 1 2 a STANDBY-ON – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the unit. 3 4 5 6 7 8 f PLAY/PAUSE u – Starts/pauses playback. g STOPÇ – Stops playback. (USB) jack – Input for USB flash drive or digital camera. * Not all brands and models of digital cameras are supported.
Remote Control English a 2 (Standby-On) – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. 1 b ç (Open/Close) –���������������������������� Opens/closes the disc tray. 2 c DISPLAY 3 – Displays the current status or disc information. 4 d 5 – : Cursor buttons for moving up/ down or press up/down for a slow backward or forward search. – : Cursor buttons for moving to the left/right or press left/right for fast backward or forward search.
Remote Control (continued) English j DISC MENU – Enters or exits disc contents menu. – For VCD 2.0 and SVCD, turns on or off the playback control mode. k OK – Confirms an entry or selection. 10 l RETURN/TITLE – Returns to the previous menu or shows title menu. 11 m . / > (Previous/Next) – Skips to the previous or next title/ chapter/track. – Press and hold this button for fast backward or forward search. (USB) – Switches to USB mode and shows the content of the USB device.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Never mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). – Batteries contain chemical substances; they should be disposed of properly. A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) U (Pb/Cb) S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN V (Pr/Cr) U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN English Basic Connections AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Y Y TV TV Audio (red/white cables) Video (yellow cable) Step 1: Connecting to television This connection enables you to view the video playback from this unit. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection. – For a standard TV, follow option 1. – For a progressive scan TV, follow option 2.
Basic Connections (continued) English Step 2: Connecting the power cord After everything is connected properly, plug the AC power cord into the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power turned on. Helpful Hint: – Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for identification and supply ratings. 14 1dvp3258_98_eng.
English Optional Connections AUDIO IN MULTICHANNEL AUDIO IN DIGITAL STEREO Multi Channel Receiver Audio (red/white cables) Connecting to a Multi Channel Receiver Connecting to an Analog Stereo System You can connect this unit to a multi channel audio system in order to enjoy 5.1 channel �������������� sound. You can connect this unit to a two channel stereo system (e.g. mini system, analog receiver) in order to enjoy stereo sound output.
Optional Connections (continued) English AUDIO IN DIGITAL AV Receiver Connecting to a Digital AV Amplifier/Receiver You can connect this unit to an AV amplifier/receiver in order to enjoy quality sound. A Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this unit to the digital coaxial input jack of the connected device. B For video connection, see ‘Basic Connections - Step 1: Connecting to television’ for details.
Finding the correct viewing channel A Press 2 to turn on this unit. B Turn on the TV and switch it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen. You may go to the lowest channel on your TV, then press the Channel Down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the Video In channel. You may press ° button repeatedly on your TV’s remote control. Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO, etc..
Getting Started (continued) English Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language for DVD playback You can select your preferred language settings for DVD playback. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language is used instead. A Press n twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. B Press repeatedly to select D Use keys to select a language and press OK to confirm.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (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 unit to a progressive scan TV using the Y Pb Pr connection (see ‘Option 2: Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr)’ ).
Disc Operations English Playable discs Region codes for DVD discs DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same region as your unit. The region code for this unit is indicated at the rear panel.
Disc Operations (continued) Playing a disc A Press 2 to turn on this unit. B Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for this unit. C Press ç to open the disc tray. D Load a disc into the disc tray and press ç. Make sure the disc label is facing towards you. E Playback starts automatically. If not, press u . See the following pages for more playback options and features. Helpful Hints: – Never close the disc tray manually.
Disc Operations (continued) English Helpful Hints: – For video disc, playback always resumes from the point where it was last stopped even if the disc was ejected or the unit is in standby mode. To start playback from the beginning, press . while the message ‘Play from the start, press - PREV -’ appears on the TV. – Screen saver starts automatically if the disc playback is stopped or paused for about 5 minutes.
Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple sound track languages, or VCDs/ SVCDs with multiple audio channels. For DVD l Press AUDIO/CREATE MP3 repeatedly to select the available audio languages. For VCD/SVCD l Press AUDIO/CREATE MP3 repeatedly to select the available audio channels provided by the disc. Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change to your desired language during playback.
Disc Operations (continued) English Using Display menu options This unit can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/ subtitle language), a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. B Use keys to view the information and press OK to access. C Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input the number/time or use keys to make the selection. D Press OK to confirm. Playback changes to the selected operation.
Searching by time This option allows you to skip to a specific point in the current disc. A Move to { TT Time / CH Time / Disc Time / Track Time } in the display menu and press . Preview function (VCD/SVCD/DVD) This function allows you to preview the contents of a VCD/SVCD/DVD disc. A Move to { Preview } in the display menu and press . The preview menu appears. B Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time where playback should start (eg. 0:34:27). Playback skips to the selected time.
Disc Operations (continued) English Selecting various repeat functions This function allows you to select the different repeat play options. For DVD/VCD/SVCD A Move to { Repeat } in the display menu and press . DVD Chapter (repeat current chapter) Title (repeat current title) All (repeat entire disc) Off (exit repeat mode) VCD/SVCD Track (repeat current track) All (repeat entire disc) Off (exit repeat mode) Repeating a specific section (A-B) A Move to { Repeat ab} in the display menu.
Special Audio CD feature Playing a DivX® disc It is a time search option for audio CD playback. Playback skips to the time you input, within the disc or track. This unit supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. See ‘Setup Menu Options - { General Setup Page > DivX(R) VOD Code }’ for details. A During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly to toggle between different input options. A Load a DivX disc.
Disc Operations (continued) English Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show) Preview function A During playback, press DISPLAY. 12 thumbnail pictures will be displayed Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. l Load a photo CD (Kodak Picture CD/ JPEG). The picture menu appears on the TV. For Kodak disc, the slide show begins automatically. Press u to start the slide-show playback.
Playing a MP3/ WMA disc This unit can playback most of the MP3 and WMA files recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. A Load a MP3/WMA disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration. The disc menu appears on the TV. 01:42 04:40 128kbps 001/020 \MP3 -MP 3 MP3 Music 1 MP 3 MP3 Music 2 During playback: l Press
Disc Operations (continued) English Playing music and photo files simultaneously You can create a musical slideshow playback if the disc contains both the MP3/WMA music and JPEG photo files. A Load a disc that contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG files. B Use keys to select a MP3/WMA file from the disc menu and press OK to start playback. C During MP3/WMA playback, use keys to select a JPEG file from the disc menu and press OK. Slideshow begins and continues till the end of the photo folder or album.
You can play or view the data files (JPEG, MP3, WMA or DivX®) in the USB flash drive. However, editing or copying the data file is not possible. D Use keys to select a desired file and press OK to start playback. l For more playback information, see ‘Playing a DivX® disc’, ‘Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show)’ or ‘Playing a MP3/WMA disc’ for details. English USB Operation E Press x to stop playback. F Press on the remote control to exit from the menu and switch to disc mode.
Create MP3 files English Creating audio CD to MP3 format This feature allows you to convert audio tracks from an audio CD into MP3 format. The created MP3 files are saved in your USB device. A Connect the USB flash drive directly to the jack on this unit. C During playback, press AUDIO/ CREATE MP3 on the remote control. D Read the message on the TV and confirm your action by selecting { YES } in the menu, then press OK. The Create MP3 menu appears.
Setup Menu Options You can change the settings in this unit to suit your particular requirements. General Setup Page English Accessing the setup menu Disc Lock OSD Language Sleep Volume Auto Standby DivX(R) VOD Code See ‘General Setup Page’ on this chapter. OK SETUP Audio Setup Page Analog Output Digital Audio Setup Sound Mode Speaker Setup CD Upsampling Night Mode A Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears. B Use keys to select one of the setup menu.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English General Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Disc Lock Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent play of specific discs with the disc lock function. Up to 20 discs can be locked. { Lock } – To block the playback of the current disc. Subsequent access to a locked disc requires a six-digit password. The default password is ‘136900’ (see { Preference Page - Password }). { Unlock } – All discs can be played.
Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Analog Output This setting is only required if you have connected the audio output of this unit to a stereo device, multi channel audio system or TV using the analog output jack. { LT/RT } – The connected device has a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder. It can deliver the surround sound through the two speakers. { Stereo } – The connected device can only output stereo audio through two speakers.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the type of preset digital sound effect that can match the disc’s content or optimize the sound of the musical style you are playing. { 3D } – It provides a virtual surround sound experience through the left and right audio channels. Available options are: { Off }, { Living Room }, { Hall }, { Arena } and { Church }. { Movie Mode } – Movie sound effects.
Setup Menu Options (continued) Speaker Setup English Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Contnued... { Center Speaker/Rear Speaker } – { Large } When connected speakers can produce low frequency signals below 120 Hz. – { Small } When connected speakers cannot produce low frequency signals below 120 Hz. – { Off } When no speaker is connected. { Subwoofer } – { On } When a subwoofer is connected. – { Off } When no subwoofer is connected.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) CD Upsampling This feature enables you to convert the music CD to a higher sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal processing for better sound quality. If you have activated the CD upsampling, this unit automatically switches to stereo mode. { Off } – Disable CD-upsampling function. { 88.2 kHz (X2) } – Convert the sampling rate of the CDs to twice as high as the original rate. { 176.
Setup Menu Options (continued) TV Type Select the color system that matches the connected TV. It enables playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this unit. { PAL } – For PAL-system TV. { Multi } – For TV that is compatible with both PAL and NTSC. { NTSC } – For NTSC-system TV. TV Display The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV. { 4:3 Pan Scan } – For a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Subtitle Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Disc Menu Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Note: If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available on the DVD, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Mp3/Jpeg Nav Mp3/Jpeg Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy navigation. { Without Menu } – Display all the files contained in the MP3/Picture disc. { With Menu } – Display the folder menu of the MP3/ Picture disc. Note: This feature is not available for USB mode. Password The password is used for Disc Lock and Parental control.
Software upgrade English Installing the latest software Philips provides software upgrades to make sure that this unit is compatible with the newest formats. To check the updates, compare the current software version of this unit with the latest software version available at the Philips website. A Press ç to open the disc tray. B Press numeric keypad ‘55’ on the remote control. C Write down the file name. D Go to www.philips.
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair this unit yourself, as this invalidates the warranty. Do not open this unit as there is a risk of electric shock. English Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking this unit for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON on the unit to turn on the power.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem Solution The remote control does not function properly. – Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of this unit (not towards the TV). – Remove any obstacles between this unit and the remote control. – Batteries are weak, replace the batteries. – Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the remote control (± signs). The unit does not start playback. – Load a readable disc with the playback side facing inwards.
Troubleshooting (continued) Solution English Problem Picture freezes momentarily during playback. – Check the disc for fingerprint/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge. Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off. – Check that the video output of this unit is connected using the Component Video (Y Pb Pr) jacks. No sound during DivX movies playback. – The audio codec may not be supported by this unit. An DivX movie does not repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions (USB) English Why does it take so long to display the contents on my USB device? – This could be due to the large numbers of files (>500 files/folders) or size of the files (>1MB.) – There could be other non-supported files in the device that the system is trying to read/display. What if non-supported devices (e.g. USB mouse, keyboards) are plugged into the unit? – The device may cause the unit to be unstable. Remove the non-supported device and unplug the power cord.
TV STANDARD Number of lines Playback AUDIO PERFORMANCE (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) 625 525 Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC Y Pb Pr Video Output 12 bit, 108 MHz 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm 1 Vpp ~ 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD, SVCD MPEG 1 for VCD DivX® DVD Horiz. resolution Vertical resolution 50 Hz 60 Hz 720 pixels 720 pixels 576 lines 480 lines VCD 50 Hz 60 Hz Horiz.
Glossary English Analog audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound is available when you use the AUDIO LEFT/ RIGHT jacks. These red and white jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. DivX: The DivX code is a patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivX Networks, Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be transported over the internet, while maintaining high visual quality.
Glossary (continued) English PBC: Playback Control. A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. You can enjoy interactive playback and searching. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing, with no data compression used in conversion. Progressive Scan: The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than in an ordinary TV system.
