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    D VD740VR Digital Video Disc Pla y er & Video Cassette Recorder Owner’ s Manual Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First[...]

  • Page 2

    Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re[...]

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    Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user ’ s authority to operate it. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center[...]

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    4 Table of Contents General Information Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Initial DVD/VCR Setup Hookups . .[...]

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    • Automatic Channel Setup • Automatic Head Cleaner • Daylight-Savings Time • English/Spanish displays • Multi-Channel TV Sound • 19 Micron head • Real-Time Tape Counter • Recording: One-Touch and Timer • Repeat Play • Searching: Time, Forward, and Reverse • Slow Motion • Still Picture • Tracking Adjustment Introduction 5 W[...]

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    6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Audio Compact Discs (CDs), and some finalized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW) and Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW). The DVD Player can play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW as well. To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Reg[...]

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    Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV. However, the fol- lowing guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality.  If your television has Component Video In jacks (which also could be labelled [...]

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    DVD/VC R AUDIO OUT DVD/VC R OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cr Cb OPTICAL S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT-IN ANT-OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM ANT -IN ANT -OUT CH4 CH3 CH 4 or CH 3 CH3 / CH4 Switch CH3 CH4 75 Ω ANT / CABLE DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cr Cb OPTICAL S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT-I[...]

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    Hookups (cont’d) 9 DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cr Cb OPTICAL S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT -IN ANT -OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGITAL A UDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM OUT IN 75 ANT / CABLE TV ’ s ANTENNA IN Jack Cable Box/DBS DVD/VCR Connections 1 Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS. 2 Use an RF coaxi[...]

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    10 Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cr Cb OPTICAL S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT -IN ANT -OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGITAL A UDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM IN OUT 7 5 A N T / C ABLE TV ’ s ANTENNA IN Jack Cable Box/DBS DVD/VCR Connections 1 Connect a Cable signal to the DVD/VCR ’ s ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack. 2 [...]

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    Hookups (cont’d) 11 DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cb Cr S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT-IN ANT-OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL Antenna or Cable TV Signal to ANT-IN Jack Video Cable Audio Cables Audio and Video IN Jacks on TV 1 3 2 1 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna[...]

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    12 Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to a Stereo and to a TV that has Component Video In jacks DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cb Cr S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT-IN ANT-OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL AUDIO (LEFT) IN AUDIO (RIGHT) IN 1 Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 Connect the antenna or Cable TV[...]

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    Hookups (cont’d) 13 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo Receiver that is Dolby Digital-compatible Using Digital Audio connections DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cb Cr S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT-IN ANT-OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL 1 VIDEO IN COAXIAL DIGIT AL AUDIO IN 1 Connect the antenna or[...]

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    14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. 2 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compart- ment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control [...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 3 Within 60 seconds, press PLAY B ( o ) or STOP C ( p ) to select English or Spa[...]

  • Page 16

    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 TIMER SET 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV 16 Video Cassette Playback • If the tape you want to play is already in the DVD/VCR, make sure the DVD/VCR power is on and the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode and VCR [...]

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    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 TIMER SET 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY Disc Playback 17 • An “X” may appear at the top right corner of the TV screen when you try a feature. Either the feature is not available on the Di[...]

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    Display with Dimmer Messages about current Disc oper- ations appear here. See Display Messages below. You can adjust the brightness of the display. Details are on pages 66-67. TITLE CHP. TRK. REPEAT A – B VIDEO POWER ON/OFF AUDIO L R DVD P MP3 CD PLAYBACK 3 OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL TIMER VCR/TV CST.IN NEXT PREV STOP PLAY SOURCE DVD VIDEO SEARCH REW STO[...]

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    Display Panel (VCR) 19 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here. REC (record) Light This red light appears during VCR recording. It flashes when recording is paused. Power Light This red light appears when the power is on. VCR/TV Light This green light appears when the VCR is in VCR position. This light does not appear when the VCR is in T[...]

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    20 Front Panel VIDEO POWER ON/OFF AUDIO L R DVD P MP3 CD PLAYBACK 3 OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL TIMER VCR/TV CST .IN NEXT PREV STOP PLAY SOURCE DVD VIDEO SEARCH REW STOP/EJECT PLAY REC F. F W D OPEN/CLOSE Button (DVD) Press to open or close the Disc tray. Details are on page 17. PLAY Button (VCR) Press to play a video cas- sette. Press to release Slow, Sear[...]

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    COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Cb Cr) Jacks Connect optional component video cables here and to the Component Video In jacks of a television. Details are on page 12. Rear Panel 21 DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR OUT IN COAXIAL Y Cb Cr S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANT -IN ANT -OUT AUDIO R L R CH3 CH4 L DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL AC Power Cord [...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH TIMER SET Button Press to set a timer recording. Details are on page 36. SUBTITL[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23 CHANNEL/SKIP j / i ( p / o ) Buttons In DVD[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 24 Channel Setup SELECT op CHOOSE B → PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOC[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Channel Setup (cont’d) 25 Adding/Deleting Channels You may want to add or dele[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 26 Channel Setup (cont’d) Reviewing Memorized Channels To see which TV channel[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH TIME 02 :15 PM MONTH – – / – – / – – TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PU[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY B ( o ) or STOP C ( p ) to select SET CLOCK, then press FF g ( B ).[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Follow the steps below to change the language of the VCR on- screen displays and[...]

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    Tape status Time Counter, Counter Memory Tape Speed STOP 12:00 AM TV STEREO CH10 STEREO 2ND AUD SLP M 1:23:45 HIFI Channel SELECT op CHOOSE B → STATUS [ON] COUNTER ONLY [OFF] TO END PUSH EXIT 30 VCR On-Screen Status Displays • You may not access a status display when viewing a still picture, during slow motion playback, or during for- ward or r[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a video cass[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 32 Recording One Channel/Watching Another • If you use a Cable Box or Direct B[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH One-Touch Recording 33 OTR (0:30) CH12 One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set an[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI) PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8- SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER TO END P[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 TIME ON – – : – – TO CORRECT PUSH [...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 TIME ON 09:30 PM TIME OFF 11:00 PM REC SPE[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY Timer Recording (cont’d) 37 • CLASH may flash on the screen when you finish setting a timer recordin[...]

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    1 Make the connections shown above. 2 DVD/VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape into the cassette compartment of DVD/VCR 1. The DVD/VCR must be in VCR mode and VCR position. (The green VIDEO light and the green VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.) 3 DVD/VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in the cassette c[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Repeat Play 39 Follow the steps below to play a video cassette repeatedly. ● B[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH • The MEMORY button does not function if REPEAT PLAY is ON. Details are on pag[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Time Search 41 Follow the steps below to program the DVD/VCR to search for- ward[...]

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    42 Special Effects Playback ● Before you begin, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press and release FF g ( B ) or REW h ( s ). A fast forward or reverse pictu[...]

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    Automatic Operation Features 43 The following tape playback features are available in VCR mode. (Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light is on, if necessary.) Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the DVD/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape ’ s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set and[...]

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    44 Multi-Channel Television Sound To record and play programs in stereo, use one of the connections shown, then follow the steps on pages 45-46. You could use the hookups shown on page 11 instead if you prefer and if your TV has right and left Audio In jacks. Your DVD/VCR can play tapes recorded in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a cri[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 5 Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont’d) 45 2 Press PLAY B ( o ) or STOP C ( [...]

  • Page 46

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 46 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound 2 Press PLAY B ( o ) or STOP C ( p ) to select VCR SET UP,[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY B ( o ) or STOP C ( p ) to select VCR SET UP, then press FF g ( B )[...]

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    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP Using the Title Menu Some DV[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Fast Forward/Reverse Search 49 2 Press PLAY B ( o ) to return to normal playback[...]

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    SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Specific Time Pl[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Specific Track Playback 51 There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD[...]

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    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP 52 Paused and Step-by-Step P[...]

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    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP Repeat, A-B Repeat 53 • Repeat playback and A-B Repeat are not available with all Discs. • The entire A-B Repeat section must be within a single Title or Track. If you do not enter Poin[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 54 Markers Use Markers to remember your favorite places on a disc. To set the Ma[...]

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    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP Subtitles, Camera Angles 55 Subtitles You can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback. You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. ● Before you begin, place t[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 56 Parental Controls Password 2-5 Parental Controls limits viewing of DVDs that [...]

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    OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY Parental Controls Levels 57 2-5 Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play[...]

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    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 58 Audio Language • If a desired language is not avail- able after pressing AU[...]

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    1 POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP 3 Press PLAY B ( o ) to return to normal playback. • The sound will be mute during slow motion playback. • You cannot play a DVD in reverse slow motion. • The gray box with an inner[...]

  • Page 60

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 60 Programmed Playback You may determine the order in which Tracks will play. Th[...]

  • Page 61

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Random Playback, Stereo Sound Mode 61 Random Playback You may play the Tracks of[...]

  • Page 62

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 62 MP3 Playback The DVD/VCR will play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW (Compact Dis[...]

  • Page 63

    SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH MP3 Display Information, MP3 Track Selection 63 • [...]

  • Page 64

    POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP 64 Random MP3 Playback, Prog[...]

  • Page 65

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH On-Screen Displays 65 You can check information about the current Audio CD using[...]

  • Page 66

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 66 Display Settings You can change certain aspects of the DVD Player ’ s displ[...]

  • Page 67

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH Display Settings (cont’d) 67 4 3 1. BRIGHT 2. DIMMER 3. AUTO SET-UP EXIT : SET[...]

  • Page 68

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY 68 Language Settings You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languages for the Audio or Su[...]

  • Page 69

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY Language Settings (cont’d) 69 4 5 4 Press o o or p p to select a setting, then press OK. ● If you se[...]

  • Page 70

    POWER MARKER SEARCH MODE DISPLAY SLOW ZOOM OUTPUT SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SPEED TIMER SET 0 + 10 2 1 VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP VCR/TV MEMORY STATUS/EXIT TIME SEARCH 70 Audio Settings 4 Choose the appropriate Audio Settings for your equipment. Th[...]

  • Page 71

    1 POWER MARKER OUTPUT SELECT VCR DVD CLEAR REPEAT SETUP TITLE RETURN MODE CHANNEL/SKIP A-B AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REC/OTR REPEAT DISC MENU OK PAUSE REW FF PLAY STOP Black Level Settings, TruSurround Setting 71 Black Level Settings Adjust the Black Level Settings to make the black parts of the DVD picture as bright as you prefer. ● Before you begin,[...]

  • Page 72

    72 Care and Maintenance, Specifications Care and Maintenance Cleaning the DVD/VCR • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD/VCR with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the DVD/VCR. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD/VCR. Such chemicals may discolor the surface [...]

  • Page 73

    Glossary 73 AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memorizes all available TV channels. Then, when you press CHANNEL/SKIP j / i ( p / o ) in VCR mode, you only scan through channels you receive[...]

  • Page 74

    74 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is display[...]

  • Page 75

    Helpful Hints (cont’d) 75 There is no sound. • Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo Receiver. Details are on pages 11-13. • Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on pages 70-71. • Check the audio settings of the DVD. For example, you may have selected[...]

  • Page 76

    Power Failure • VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See pages 24-29 to set up the channels, clock, and language again. See pages 34-37 to reprogram your timer recordings. The VCR will not record a TV program. • Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTP[...]

  • Page 77

    You can not insert a video cassette. • Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you. • Make sure a tape isn ’ t already in the VCR by pressing STOP/EJECT on the front of the DVD/VCR. • Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR. • If a timer recording is set, you [...]

  • Page 78

    78 Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player / Video Cassette Recorder Combination 90 days Free Product Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange your product. A sales receipt or other document showing the date that you purchased the product is considered such proof.[...]

  • Page 79

    Limited Warranty (cont’d) 79 To exchange your product with Philips (per the warranty conditions stated previously), remember: • If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you. • If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year after the day of original purchase, contact P[...]

  • Page 80

    80 Information Index ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 55 ant-in (antenna in) jack . . . . . .8-13, 21 ant-out (antenna out) jack . . .8-10, 21 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 58 audio cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]