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H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 2 Introduction General Information English 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).
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 3 Introduction Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Information Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About the PBC Function of Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 4 Functional Overview English 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 D.DUBBING SOURCE 19 1817 16 1514 13 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.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 5 Rear Panel DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AERIAL ANALOG S-VIDEO AUDIOOUT OUT VCR AV2(DECODER) DVD/VCR AV1(TV) L OPTICAL COAXIAL RF OUT R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. MAINS (AC Power Cord) connect to a standard AC outlet 2.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 6 Setting Up your DVD/ VCR English Basic Connections 1 2 3 4 1 2 • 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. The following guidelines are options for the best picture and sound quality available on your DVD/VCR.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 7 External Input Mode (for VCR features) Turning on your DVD/ VCR To receive the signal from an external input (decoder, satellite receiver, video camera, another VCR etc.), connect to the AV2 (DECODER) socket, and enter ‘0.0.2.’ with numerical key pads to appear “AV2” on the TV screen. If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, enter ‘0.0.1.’ with numerical key pads to appear “AV1” on the TV screen. If you use the front AUDIO/VIDEO in jacks, enter ‘0.0.3.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 8 Setting Up your DVD/ VCR English Automatic Channel Setup 1 2 3 4 You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that you can receive in your area. Turn on the TV and select the video out channel on your TV. Press VCR, then DISC/VCR MENU. Press K/L to select “TUNER SET UP”, then press B. Press K/L to select “AUTO TUNING”, then press B. PLEASE WAIT • The tuner scans and memorises all the active channels in your START FINISH area.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 9 Playing back video cassettes 4 Check the time in “TIME”. If required, please change the time with numerical key pads. 5 Check “DAY”, “MONTH” and “YEAR” in the same way. 6 Choose “SMART CLOCK ON” or “OFF” with B. 7 To end, press STATUS/EXIT. Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting With Smart Clock, time/date is taken from the TV channel saved on “P01”. If you wish to switch this automatic time correction off, select “OFF” for Smart Clock.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 10 VCR Playback VCR Manual Recording English Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) General information Use Manual Recording to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section Recording without automatic switch-off. Read the section DIRECT RECORD if you want to record a programme currently being shown.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 11 Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off DVD/ VCR when a video signal is recognised through the connected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the satellite receiver is switched on).
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 12 Programming a Recording (TIMER) English General information Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a recording at a later time or date.The DVD/ VCR will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time.With this DVD/ VCR, you can pre-programme up to eight recordings within a period of one year.
04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 13 Programming a Recording (TIMER) How to check, or delete a programmed SELECT K L CHOOSE B recording (TIMER) 1 Press VCR, then DISC/VCR MENU. 2 Press K/L to select “TIMER”, then press B. 3 Press K/L to select “TIMER LIST”, then press B. 4 Select timer block with B. ONCE DAILY WEEKLY → TIMER LIST END=EXIT Timer block disappeared when I pressed B. You have checked all the programmed recordings. If you want to check them again, repeat steps 1 to 4.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 14 Playing a Disc English Basic Playback 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 DVD-V VCD CD 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.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 15 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.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 16 Playing a Disc 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 programmes can be CD-DA TOTAL 0:03:30 stored. • Press CLEAR to erase the most recently entered programme. • To erase all programmes at once, select “ALL CLEAR” at the bottom of the list and press OK.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 17 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. Note: - 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.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 18 DVD Setup English 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 SYSTEM MENU 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.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 19 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.
H9720ED.qx3 04.4.16 10:43 AM Page 20 PHILIPS NORGE AS Sandstuveien 70, PO Box 1, Manglerud N-0612 Oslo NORWAY Phone: 2274 8250 PHILIPS AUSTRIA GMBH Triesterstrasse 64 1101 Wien AUSTRIA Tel: 0810 001 203 PHILIPS PORTUGUESA, S.A. Consumer Information Centre Rua Dr. António Loureiro Borge, nr. 5 Arquiparque, Miraflores P-2795 L-A-VEHLA PORTUGAL Phone: 021-4163063 OY PHILIPS AB Linnoitustie 11, 02600 Espoo FINLAND puh.
