DVD VIDEO / SACD PLAYER 01-38 DVP720_752 1 DVP 720SA 3/08/2004, 4:51 3139 PM 246 13512
General Information Environmental Information Laser safety All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. The packaging has been made easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). 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.
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Contents Introduction Supplied accessories ....................................... 5 Care and safety information .......................... 5 Connections Connecting TV .............................................. 6-7 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ........ 6 Using S-Video jack .......................................... 6 Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) ... 7 Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 7 Connecting the power cord ..........................
General Information ● Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Do not expose the player, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.) ● Avoid condensation problem – The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates.
Connections Connecting TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN V (Pr/Cr) U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO IN U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Y U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO OUT U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN Y 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital 2 1 2 Y CVBS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital L Y CVBS L R COAXIAL OPTICAL R S-VIDEO Pr Pb STEREO IMPORTANT! – You
Connections RF coaxial cable to TV 2 Back of RF Modulator (example only) COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO IN INT IN TO TV U (Pb/Cb) AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr) CH3 CH4 AUDIO OUT U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN Y 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital Antenna or Cable TV signal 2 1 Y CVBS L L R R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital Y CVBS L COAXIAL OPTICAL S-VIDEO Pr Pb STEREO R COAXIAL OPTICAL IMPORTANT! – Component
Connections Connecting the power cord Optional: Connecting to a Multichannel Receiver MULTICHANNEL AUDIO IN AV Receiver FRONT CENTER REAR R COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN R L V (Pr/Cr) L ~ AC MAINS U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN FRONT SUBW. REAR Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital COAXIAL OPTICAL Y CVBS S-VIDEO Pr Y Pb After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.
Connections Optional: Connecting Digital AV Receiver Optional: Connecting to an Audio System STEREO AV Receiver OPTICAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL DIGITAL OR Y CENTRE L R Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/Dolby Digital L R STEREO Y CVBS L R FRONT SUBWOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL REAR Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or Right / Left Audio In jack 1 Select one of the video connections 1 (CVBS VIDEO IN, S-VIDEO IN, SCART, COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your TV.
Functional Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON B – 9 STOP To switch the DVD Player to Standby mode or ON Disc tray – To stop playback T NEXT – To search or select next chapter or track OPEN/CLOSE / – 2; PLAY/PAUSE Open/Close the disc tray – To start or interrupt playback Display – PREV S Shows the current status of the DVD Player IR Sensor – Point the remote control towards this sensor – To search or select previous chapter or track Multichannel and Progressive Scan LED – Led ON in Mult
Functional Overview Remote Control POWER B RETURN – To go back to previous menu – To switch the DVD player to standby mode or ON DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD version 2.
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote Control 3 1 Step 2: Setting up the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 6-7 “Connecting TV”). 1 Turn on the TV and set to the correct 2 video-in channel. You should see the Philips DVD background screen on the TV. 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.
Getting Started To deactivate Progressive manually cont’d If the progressive function is activated, but your TV does not support progressive function or YPbPr cable is not connected accordingly, there will be a blank screen. You can deactivated progressive function as below: 1 Press STANDBY ON on the front panel to switch on the DVD player. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to open the disc tray. 3 Press 1 then, press MUTE on the remote control.
Getting Started Step 3: Setting language preference Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language You can select your own preferred language settings.This DVD Player will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. You can choose your own preferred language or soundtrack from audio, subtitles and disc menu languages. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
Getting Started Step 4: Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (centre and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. IMPORTANT! The speaker settings only available on Multi-channel audio outputs. You can also press SURROUND button on the remote to select Multi-channel. 1 Press STOP then, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {AUDIO SETUP PAGE}.
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player malfunction.
Disc Operations Basic playback controls Unless otherwise stated, all operations described are based on Remote Control use. 1 Pausing playback During playback, press Å. ➜ Playback will pause and sound will be muted. 2 Press Å again to select the next picture frame. 3 To resume normal playback, press PLAY B. Selecting track/chapter ● Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number. ➜ If repeat mode is active, pressing S / T will replay the same track/chapter.
Disc Operations Operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item ● Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
Disc Operations Special DVD Features Special VCD & SVCD Features Playing a Title Playback Control (PBC) 1 Press DISC MENU. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Use 341 2 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) to select a play option. 3 Press OK key to confirm. Camera Angle ● Press ANGLE repeatedly to select different desired angle. Changing the Audio Language For DVD ● Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different audio languages. For VCD with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.
Disc Operations Preview Function 1 Press PREVIEW. 2 Press 34 to highlight {TRACK DIGEST}, {DISC INTERVAL} or {TRACK INTERVAL}. 3 Press OK to open one option. SELECT DIGEST TYPE: TRACK DIGEST DISC INTERVAL TRACK INTERVAL Track Digest This function will minimise the picture of every track in order to display every six of these tracks on the screen to help you know the content of every track on the disc. To quit preview function ● Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {EXIT} and press OK to confirm.
Disc Operations Selecting a folder and track/file Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) 1 Press 34 to select the folder and press There are three types of SACD discs: single layer, double layer or hybrid disc. The hybrid disc contains both Super Audio CD and standard audio CD layers, only the SACD layer is possible to playback on this DVD player. OK to open the folder. 2 Press 34 to select a track/file. 3 Press OK to confirm. ➜ Playback will start from the selected file to the end of the folder.
Disc Operations Special picture disc features Zoom picture 1 During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 12 “Setting the TV”). ● Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG). ➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will begin. ➜ For JPEG disc, the picture menu appears on the TV screen. Press B to start the slide-show playback. Preview Function (JPEG) This function shows the content of the current folder or the whole disc.
DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD Player to suit your particular requirements. Dimming player’s display panel You can select different levels of brightness for the display screen. 1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {DISPLAY DIM}, then press 2. General Setup menu 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon. 3 Press OK to confirm. 100% – Select this for full brightness.
DVD Setup Menu Options If you want to remove a track 6 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to the track you want to remove. 7 Press OK to remove this track from the programme menu. To start programme playback 8 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {START} on the programme menu, then press OK. ➜ Playback will start with the selected tracks under the programmed sequence. To exit programme playback 9 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {EXIT} on the programme menu, then press OK.
DVD Setup Menu Options Digital Audio Setup The options included in Digital Audio Setup are: ‘Digital Output’ and ‘LPCM Output’. 1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to 2 3 4 highlight {DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP}, then press 2. Press the 34 keys to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing the 34 keys to highlight the selected item. Digital Output Set the Digital output according to your optional audio equipment connection. ➜ Off: Turn off the digital output.
DVD Setup Menu Options Night Mode - turning on/off In this mode, the high volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. 1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {NIGHT MODE}, then press 2. ON Select this to level out the volume. This feature is only available for movies with Dolby Digital mode.
DVD Setup Menu Options Progressive - turning on/off This feature is only applicable if you have connected this DVD Player to a Progressive Scan TV through the Y Pb Pr jacks (see page 7). 1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PROGRESSIVE}, then press 2. OFF To disable Progressive Scan function. ON To enable Progressive Scan function. 2 Press 34 to select a setting, then press OK to confirm your selection. Helpful Hint: – To deactivate the progressive function manually, see page 12.
DVD Setup Menu Options 4 Press 34 to highlight one of the following options. BRIGHTNESS Increase the value will brighten the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for average setting. CONTRAST Increase the value will sharpen the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance the contrast. TINT Increase the value will darken the picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for average setting. COLOUR Increase the value will enhance the colour in your picture or vice versa.
DVD Setup Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. 1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2.
DVD Setup Menu Options Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 136 900. 1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}.
Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) AUDIO PERFORMANCE Number of lines Playback DA Converter DVD 625 Multistandard 525 (PAL/NTSC) SVCD VIDEO PERFORMANCE CVBS YPbPr S-Video Output 1Vpp — 75 ohm 0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm Y: 1Vpp — 75 ohm C: 0.3 Vpp — 75 ohm 108MHz / 12bit Video DAC 24 bit fs 96 kHz fs 48 kHz fs 48 kHz fs 44.1kHz fs 44.1kHz VIDEO FORMAT Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD MPEG 1 for VCD MPEG-4/DivX DVD Horiz.
Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system 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 – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Picture freezes momentarily during playback – Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge. No return to start-up screen when disc is removed – Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again. The player does not respond to the Remote Control – Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor on the front of the player. – Reduce the distance to the player. – Replace the batteries in the Remote Control.
Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of widescreens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
Language Code Inupiaq Irish Íslenska Italiano Ivrit Japanese Javanese Kalaallisut Kannada Kashmiri Kazakh Kernewek Khmer Kinyarwanda Kirghiz Komi Korean Kuanyama; Kwanyama Kurdish Lao Latina Latvian Letzeburgesch; Limburgan; Limburger Lingala Lithuanian Luxembourgish; Macedonian Malagasy Magyar Malayalam Maltese Manx Maori Marathi Marshallese Moldavian Mongolian Nauru Navaho; Navajo Ndebele, North Ndebele, South Ndonga Nederlands Nepali Norsk Northern Sami North Ndebele Norwegian Nynorsk; Occitan; Provencal
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