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H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/ VCR.This Owner’s Manual explains the basic operation of this DVD/ VCR. Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. Packaging has been made easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your DVD/VCR consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 3 Contents Introduction Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice for the progressive scan outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 General Information Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About the PBC Function of Video CD . . . . . . . .
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 4 Functional Overview Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE POWER ON VIDEO L -- AUDIO -- R REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD CHANNEL VCR DVD STOP PLAY SOURCE 18 1716 15 1413 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. y STANDBY-ON button (DVD,VCR) To switch the DVD/VCR to ON or OFF. 2. POWER ON light (DVD,VCR) Light appears when DVD/VCR turns on. 3. Cassette Compartment (VCR) Insert a tape here. 4. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) To open/close the disc tray. 5.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 5 Functional Overview Rear Panel 4. DVD AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Y AEREAL L L R R L CB/ PB COAXIAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN R RF OUT CR/ PR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD/VCR. 2. DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack (black) Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) here and to a Stereo’s Coaxial Digital Audio in jack.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 6 Setting Up your DVD/ VCR Basic Connections Basic TV Connection • Please refer to the instruction books of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. • Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. CAUTION: • Be sure to turn off the VCR/DVD and equipment to be connected before connecting. • Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 7 Setting Up your DVD/ VCR Other Connections Video Channel Setting AV1 (IN), AV2 (IN) CONNECTION FOR OTHER EXTERNAL DEVICES These jacks are designated for other external devices such as another VCR, video game player, and video camera. EXTERNAL INPUT MODE To receive the signal from an external input (video camera, another VCR etc.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 8 Setting Up your DVD/ VCR 1 2 3 4 5 Automatic Channel Setup To Skip a Preset Channel You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that you can receive in your area. • Use the remote control for this procedure. Turn on the TV and select the TV channel to the video channel on the TV. Press VCR, then MENU. Press K/L to select “INITIAL”, then press B. Press K/L to select “CH TUNING”, CH TUNING then press B. Press K/L to select “AUTO”, then B AUTO press B.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 9 VCR Playback Playing back video cassettes 1 2 3 4 You can operate the DVD/ VCR using the remote control or the buttons on the front panel. If you press PLAY B, h or g while the set is in Stand-by, the power will be automatically turned on.Additionally, if a cassette was already inserted, the corresponding operation will be performed. Your DVD/VCR can only record and playback standard VHS cassettes. Put a cassette into the cassette slot.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 10 VCR Playback VCR Manual Recording Time search This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. • If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly. • Use the remote control for this procedure. 1 Press VCR, then press SEARCH MODE twice so that the Time Search menu appears.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 11 VCR Manual Recording 1 2 3 4 5 Lining up recordings (assemble cut) General information When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows: Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert the new recording.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 12 Programming a Recording (TIMER) How to check, correct or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 1 Press TIMER SET. y • If the DVD/VCR’s power is off, press STANDBY-ONy instead of TIMER SET, then go to the next step. 2 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the “Programming a Recording” section. 3 Select the timer block number you want to check by pressing K/L. • The details of the selected timer block appears on the TV screen.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 13 Playing a Disc Basic Playback 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 VCD CD DVD-V MP3 JPEG Getting Started Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD/VCR. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. y. Press STANDBY-ONy Press DVD, then OPEN/CLOSE A to open disc loading tray. Place the chosen disc in the tray, with the label facing up. Press PLAY B.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 14 Playing a Disc Slow Forward / Slow Reverse DVD-V VCD 1 During playback, press PAUSE k. 2 Press g or h . • Slow motion playback will begin and sound will be muted. 3 Press g or h repeatedly to select the required speed. Slow forward or reverse speed varies with the disc. Approximate speed is 1 (1/16), 2 (1/8), and 3 (1/2). 4 To return to normal playback, press PLAY B. Notes: - Slow Reverse is not available on Video CDs.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 15 Playing a Disc Programmed Playback CD MP3 JPEG You may determine the order in which tracks will be played. 1 In stop mode, press MODE. • The PROGRAM screen will appear. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select a track, then press OK. • Up to 99 tracks can be stored. CD-DA TOTAL 0:03:30 • Press CLEAR/C-RESET to erase the most recently entered programme. • To erase all tracks in the programme at once, select “ALL CLEAR” at the bottom of the list and press OK.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 16 Playing a Disc Audio Language Parental Control DVD-V The DVD/VCR allows you to select a language during DVD disc (if multi language available) playback. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select your desired language. Notes: - If your language is not shown after pressing AUDIO several times, the disc may not have that language. However, some discs allow you to change audio language or subtitle language setting in the disc menu.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 17 DVD Setup Audio Setting 1 2 3 4 Display Setting DVD-V Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment as it only affect during the playback of DVD discs of the DVD/VCR. Press SETUP in stop mode. Press B to select “CUSTOM”, then press OK. CUSTOM mode will appear. Press s or B to select “AUDIO”, then OK to confirm. Press K or L to select the below items, then press OK. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) : To compress the range of sound volume.
H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 18 Maintenance Cleaning the Cabinet • Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
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H9723AD(EN).qx3 04.6.25 3:28 PM Page 23 AUSTRALIA - Philips 3 years Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only These warranty conditions are valid for the following consumer electronics products: Colour Televisions,Video Cassette Recorders, CD Players and Recorders, DVD Players and Recorders,Audio Systems and Portable Audio.
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