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1 Important English Contents 5 5 6 8 9 Important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions Hearing safety Notice 2 Your Portable DVD Player 11 11 12 12 15 3 Get started 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 4 Use your DVD Player 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control Charge the built-in battery Install the remote control battery Connect additional equipment Connect a TV Connect an amplifier Connect a stereo system Turn on Select a
Rotate pictures Skip to a title/track/chapter Search Select an audio language Select an audio mode Select a subtitle Select a view angle View disc information Zoom 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 5 Adjust settings 30 30 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 36 38 39 6 Troubleshooting 40 7 Product information 42 8 Glossary 43 Select language options Get the DivX® registration code Select video options Select display ratio Select a view mode Select picture contrast Select audio options Select play preferences Resto
English 1 Important Important safety instructions Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
Important Safety Instructions a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
m Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warning • • • • • • Never remove the casing of this DVD Player. Never lubricate any part of this DVD Player. Never place this DVD Player on other electrical equipment. Keep this DVD Player away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. Never look into the laser beam inside the DVD Player. Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the DVD Player from the power. Hearing safety Listen at a moderate volume.
Caution • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Notice Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Introduction Your Portable DVD player plays digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD Video standard. With it, you can play movies with cinema-like picture and stereo (depending on the disc and your playback set-up). You can also select sound track, subtitle languages, and different angle of view (again depending on DVD disc). Besides, you can set parental control to prevent your children to see certain discs.
What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of your package: • Portable DVD Player • Remote control • Battery for remote control • AC power adaptor (ADS-18C-12 1212GPG) • AV cable • User Manual • Quick Start Guide Overview of the main unit a SETUP • Access or exit the setup menu 12 EN
c STOP • Stop disc play d PLAY/PAUSE • Start, pause or resume disc play e Navigation keys • / / / Select the up/down/left/right item • / Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/track Press and hold for fast-backward or fast-forward search • OK Confirm an entry or selection OPEN f IR/POWER/CHR g f OPEN • Open the disc compartment g IR/POWER/CHR • Remote sensor, power indicator, or charge indicator EN 13 English b MENU • For DVD, access or exit the root menu • For VCD and SVCD, turn PBC (p
h VOLUME + / • Adjust volume level i • • COAXIAL Connect headphones Socket for coaxial output j AV OUT • Socket for audio/video output k POWER ON / OFF/CHR • Turn on/off the DVD Player l DC IN 12V • Socket for the AC-DC power adaptor 14 EN
a b c English Overview of the remote control d s r e q f p g o h i n m l k j a REPEAT • Select a repeat mode b ZOOM • Zoom into or out of an image EN 15
c OSD DISPLAY • Display the current play status or disc information d TITLE • Access or exit the title menu of a disc e MENU • For DVD, access or exit the root menu • For VCD and SVCD, turn PBC (playback control) on or off in PBC mode f g / / / Select the up/down/left/right item • / Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/track Press and hold for fast-backward or fast-forward search • OK Confirm an entry or selection • Start, pause or resume disc play h DVD AV OUT • Switch between [TV Mode (
English m RETURN • (For VCD, PBC on) Return to the previous menu n Numeric Keypad 0 - 9 • Select an item to play o GO TO • Skip to a chapter/track/title or a play time p • Stop disc play q PROGRAM • Access or exit the program menu r REPEAT A-B • Mark the section for repeat play s SETUP • Access or exit the setup menu EN 17
3 Get started Caution • Use the controls only as stated in this user manual. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of your DVD Player. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of your DVD Player. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V socket on the DVD Player and to the AC outlet. » The red charge indicator turns on. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery. » When the battery is fully charged, the red charge indicator turns off. Tip • You can only charge the battery when the temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. • When headphones are connected to the DVD Player, the fully charged battery lasts about 2.5 hours.
1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert 1 CR2025 battery with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. CR2025 CR2025 1 2 Connect additional equipment Caution • Before you connect your DVD Player to any additional equipment, turn it off. You can connect the DVD Player to a TV or an amplifier to enjoy DVDs or Karaoke. Connect a TV On the DVD Player, 1 Connect the black end of the supplied AV cable to the AV OUT socket.
English TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Connect an amplifier 1 2 On the DVD Player, connect the black end of the supplied AV cable to the COAXIAL socket. On the amplifier with a Dolby Pro-Logic Decoder, connect the yellow end of the AV cable to the audio or coaxial input socket. Connect a stereo system 1 2 3 On the DVD Player, connect the black end of the supplied AV cable to the AV OUT socket. On the TV, connect the yellow end to the video input socket.
Turn on 1 22 Switch the POWER ON / OFF/CHR slide selector to the ON position. » The green power indicator turns on.
English Select an OSD language You can select an OSD language for the on-screen display. 1 Press SETUP. » The setup menu is displayed. Language Video Audio OSD language : English Subtitle : Auto Audio : English DVD menu : English Preference Slideshow 2 3 4 5 Select [Language], and then press . Select [OSD language], and then press . Select an option, and then press OK to confirm. Press SETUP to exit.
4 Use your DVD Player Play discs Before you play a DivX disc, use a DivX® registration code (see ‘Get the DivX® registration code’ on page 35) to download DivX® movies from the Internet, and then copy them to a recordable disc. Note • Ensure that the DVD Player is connected to an AC power socket or the built-in battery is charged fully. 1 2 3 4 Lift the display panel. Switch the OPEN slide selector to the right to open the disc compartment. • (For the first time) Remove the protective card.
Tip English • With the DVD Player, you can play subtitle files in the following formats: .srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, and .txt. • Ensure that you save the subtitle file (.sub) with the same movie file (.avi) in the same folder. Play options Activate PBC For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) and SVCDs, 1 2 Press MENU. Select[PBC On]. » The disc menu (if available) appears. During play, • Press after the first 5 seconds, play starts from the beginning of the current track.
Program For VCD/SVCD/DVD discs, 1 2 3 4 5 During play, press PROGRAM on the remote control. » The program menu is displayed. Select a title, and then press OK to confirm. Select a chapter, and then press OK to confirm. • Select a track, and then press OK to confirm. Press PROGRAM twice, and then repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other title/chapter/track. To play the program, select [Play] and then press OK to confirm. In the Program menu, • To exit the program menu, press PROGRAM once.
• • • • • • [Off] For CD/VCD/SVCD [Repeat Single] (current track) [Repeat All] (entire disc) [Off] For JPEG/MP3 [Repeat Single] (current file) [Repeat All] (current folder) [Off] English • Tip • For VCD/SVCD, if PBC is on, you cannot repeat items. Repeat a section You can repeat a specific section of audio/video within a title/ chapter/track (repeat A-B). 1 2 3 During play, at the chosen start point, press REPEAT A-B. At the chosen end point, press REPEAT A-B again.
Skip to a title/track/chapter To select the previous or next title/track/chapter, 1 During play, press or . To skip directly to any title/track/chapter, • During play, enter the corresponding number with the numerical keys (0-9), and then press OK to confirm. • Press GO TO, enter a number, and then press OK to confirm. Search 1 2 To search a section within a disc, press and hold or . • During search, press and hold or to select a search speed. Press or OK to resume normal play.
English Select a view angle To select a view angle for DVD, • During play, press ANGLE repeatedly on the remote control. View disc information To view information on a DVD/VCD, • During play, press OSD DISPLAY on the remote control. Zoom For DVD, VCD and JPEG CDs, you can zoom into or out of an image. 1 2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom into or out of an image. When the image is enlarged, press through it.
5 Adjust settings Select language options 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Language], and then press OSD Ianguage : English Subtitle : Auto Divx Subtitle : Standard Audio Audio : Chinese Preference DVD menu : Chinese Language Video . Slideshow 3 4 5 Select an option, and then press OK to confirm. • [OSD language]: Select an on-screen display language. • [Subtitle]: Select a disc subtitle language. • [DivX Subtitle]: Select a subtitle for a DivX disc. • [Audio]: Select a disc audio language.
On the DVD Player, press SETUP. Select [Preference], and then press Audio Preference Slideshow 3 4 5 . Use Default Settings Language Video English 1 2 Divx Registration Screen saver : On PBC : On : 8. Adult Parental control Set Password Select [DivX Registration], and then press OK to confirm. » The registration code is displayed. Write down the code. • Press OK to exit the code message. Press SETUP to exit the setup menu. Select video options Select display ratio 1 2 Press SETUP.
3 4 5 Select [Aspect Ratio], and then press OK to confirm. Select an option, and press OK to confirm. • [4:3]: The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format. A black band is displayed on either side of the picture. • [Movie Expand 16:9]: (Default) (letterbox format) The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. A large part of the top and bottom of the picture is trimmed. Select this to play pictures which have black band at the top and bottom.
5 Select an option, and then press OK to confirm. • [Original]: Fit the original screen size (for JPEG only). • [Auto Fit]: (Default) Take the minimum value of horizontal and vertical fit scale ratio (like letter box). • [Pan Scan]: Take the maximum value of horizontal and vertical fit scale ratio. Press SETUP to exit. Select picture contrast 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Video], and then press Language Video Aspect Ratio : Movie Expand 16:9 View Mode : Auto Fit Smart Picture : Standard .
Select audio options 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Audio], and then press Language Digital Output . : All Video Audio Preference Slideshow 3 4 5 34 Select [Digital Output], and then press OK to confirm. Select an option, and then press OK to confirm. • [Off]: Deactivate the digital audio output. • [PCM]: For the connected device that cannot decode multichannel audio. The DVD player converts the Dolby digital and DTS multichannel signals to PCM.
English Tip • If you select [All], all audio settings except MUTE are invalid. • If you select [All] for an MPEG/MP3 disc, the DVD Player outputs PCM signals. Select play preferences Restore original settings 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Preference], and then press Use Default Settings Language Video Audio Preference Divx Registration Screen saver : On PBC : On Parental control Slideshow 3 4 5 . : 8. Adult Set Password Select [Use Default Settings], and press OK to confirm.
Activate screen saver 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Preference], and then press Use Default Settings Language Divx Registration Video Audio Preference Slideshow 3 4 5 . Screen saver : On PBC : On Parental control : 8. Adult Set Password Select [Screen saver], and then press OK to confirm. Select an option, and then press OK to confirm. • [Off]: Deactivate screen saver. • [On]: (Default) Activate screen saver. Press SETUP to exit.
Select [Preference], and then press Use Default Settings Language Divx Registration Video Audio Preference Slideshow 3 4 5 6 . English 2 Screen saver : On PBC : On Parental control : 8. Adult Set Password Select [Parental control], and then press OK to confirm. Enter the 4-digit password. Select an option, and then press OK to confirm. • [1. Kid Safe]: Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all ages. • [2. G]: General Audience; acceptable for viewers of all ages. • [3.
Change a password 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Preference], and then press Use Default Settings Language Video Audio Preference Slideshow 3 4 5 6 . Divx Registration Screen saver : On PBC : On Parental control : 8. Adult Set Password Select [Set Password], and then press OK to confirm. Enter the current password, and then press OK to confirm. • The default password is 0000. Enter a new 4-digit password, and then press OK to confirm. Press SETUP to exit.
English Select JPEG play options You can display JPEG images as a slideshow and select a display effect. 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [Slideshow], and then press Language Video Slide show : On Frequency : Auto Transition : Random . Audio Preference Slideshow 3 4 5 Select an item, and then press OK to confirm. • [Slideshow]: Activate/deactivate slideshow. • [Frequency]: Select a display interval for JPEG images. • [Transition]: Select a display mode for JPEG images.
6 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this DVD Player. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this DVD Player, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site www.philips.com/welcome. When you contact Philips, ensure that your DVD Player is nearby and the model number and serial number are available (see ‘Get started’ on page 21).
English No sound • Ensure that the AV cable is connected correctly. Cannot play disc Ensure the disc label is upwards. • Clean the disc. With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the disc • outwards from the center. Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc. • No response to the remote control Ensure that the path between the remote control and the DVD • Player is clear from obstacles. From a close distance, point the remote control directly at the • DVD Player.
7 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Dimensions (player) Weight (player) Power supply Power consumption Operating temperature Laser wavelength Playable DivX discs Frequency response Signal/noise ratio Audio distortion Load impedance Humidity 42 EN 199 x 159 x 40 mm 0.66 kg DC 12V 1A 15 W 5 - 35°C 650 nm DivX® 5 and earlier 20Hz - 20KHz ± 1 dB > 85 dB < 0.
English 8 Glossary A Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen. D DivX® The DivX® codec is a patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology developed by DivX®, Inc. It can shrink the file size of digital video and still maintain the high visual quality.
M MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD. MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video. P PBC Playback Control. A system where you navigate through a Video CD/Super VCD with on-screen menus that are recorded onto the disc.
Title On commercial DVDs, this is the longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, so that you can locate the title you want. When you record programs, they are stored as titles. Depending on the recording settings, recorded titles may automatically contain several chapters.
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