Philips DVD782CH manual

D VD782CH D VD-Video Pla y er/5-Disc Changer Owner’ s Manual Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, our Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operat[...]

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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. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove t[...]

4 Table of Contents General Information Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Introduction 5 Welcome! This DVD-Video Player/5-Disc Changer will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features available on Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs). Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your[...]

Playable Discs This DVD Changer will play Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) and Audio CDs. In order to play a DVD or Audio CD on this DVD Changer, make sure the Disc meets the require- ments for Region Codes and Color Systems as described on this page. Also, the Discs should have the following logos and should meet these standards. • CD-ROM • Comp[...]

Remote Control Setup 7 Using the Remote Control ● Point the remote control at the DVD Changer ’ s remote sensor (see page 14) when using the remote control to operate the DVD Changer. ● Do not put objects between the remote control and the DVD Changer. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom [...]

8 Hookups Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD Changer. Use only one of the connections described on pages 9-12. Before you begin... ● Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, Receiver or other devices as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipm[...]

Hookups (cont’d) 9 Connecting the DVD Changer to a TV only (no stereo or Receiver) TV has AUDIO (red and white) and VIDEO (yellow) IN jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM-DOLBY DIGITAL-DTS VIDEO OUT RL AUDIO OUT 1 2 S–VIDEO OUT Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R in 1 VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN 1 Connect the[...]

10 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting the DVD Changer to a TV only (no stereo or amplifier) TV has audio (red and white) and S-Video In jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT RL AUDIO OUT 1 2 S – VIDEO OUT Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R in 1 PCM-DOLBY DIGITAL-DTS 1 Connect the [...]

Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo TV has Component Video In Jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT RL AUDIO OUT 1 2 S – VIDEO OUT Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R in 1 AUDIO (RIGHT) IN AUDIO (LEFT) IN Y Cb/B-Y Cr/R-Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN PCM-DOLBY DIGITAL-DTS 1 Connect the supplied red and white [...]

12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Dolby Digital or DTS-compatible Receiver DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT RL AUDIO OUT 1 2 S – VIDEO OUT Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R in 1 VIDEO IN COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN PCM-DOLBY DIGITAL-DTS ● Some Discs are recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround or [...]

TITLE CHP. TRK. REPEAT A – B 1 3 5 2 4 DVD Changer Display 13 Display with Dimmer Messages about current DVD Changer oper- ations appear here. See Display Messages below. You can adjust the brightness of the display. Details are on pages 42-43. Disc tray Insert up to five Discs here. REPEAT: Appears during Repeat Playback, along with A-B, TITLE, [...]

14 Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE Button Press to open or close the Disc tray. Details are on page 18. PLAY Button Press to start or resume regular Disc playback. Details are on page 18. STOP Button Press to stop Disc playback. Details are on page 18. STANDBY-ON Button Press to turn the power on and off (Standby). Details are on page 18. Remote Sensor Rece[...]

Rear Panel 15 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT RL AUDIO OUT 1 2 S – VIDEO OUT Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM-DOLBY DIGIT AL-DTS COAXIAL Jack Connect an optional audio coaxial digital cable here and to the coaxial digital Audio In jack of a Receiver. Details are on page 12. S-VIDEO OUT Jack Connect an optional S-Video cable here[...]

Stop C Button Press to stop Disc play. Play B Button Press to begin Disc play. RETURN Button Press to return to the previous DVD Changer Setup menu or to remove the Setup menu from the TV screen. Skip G and H Buttons Press to skip Chapters or Tracks. Details are on page 25. 16 Remote Control Buttons OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEA[...]

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 17 OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT A-B REPEAT Button Press to set up A-B Repeat Play, which repeatedly plays a specific segment of a Disc. Details are on page 29. SUBTIT[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 18 Playing a Disc Before you begin... Turn on the power of the TV, Audio Receiver, and any other equip- ment connected to the DVD Changer. Make sure the TV and Receiver (i[...]

Using the Title Menu Some DVDs have a Title Menu, which lists the Titles available on the Disc. Use the Title Menu to start playback at a specific Title. Some DVDs may allow you to choose Chapters from the Title menu. For example, if a DVD has 10 Titles and you want to go directly to Title 5, follow these steps. 2 Press the Arrow buttons op s B to [...]

20 Pausing Playback Pausing Playback 1 During playback, press the Pause F button on the remote control. Playback will pause and the sound will be muted. If you press the Pause F button repeatedly, the DVD picture will advance one frame at a time with each button press. 2 Press the Play B button to resume playback. • To cancel resume playback and [...]

Step by Step Playback 21 1 During playback, press the Pause F button to pause play- back. The sound will be muted. 3 Press the Play B button to resume playback. Play B will appear briefly on the TV screen. 2 Press the Pause F button repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time. The sound will remain muted. Pause F will appear[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 22 Fast Forward/Reverse Search 2 Press the Play B button to return to normal playback. 1 During playback, press the Fast Forward g button or the Reverse h button on the re[...]

3 Press the Play B button to return to normal playback. 2 Press the Fast Forward D button. Slow motion playback will begin. Press the Fast Forward D button repeatedly during slow motion playback to vary the speed of slow motion playback. You may play the DVD at 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the normal playback speed. 1 Press the Pause F button during playback.[...]

• Zooming is not possible when you access the DVD Changer’s display screen. Details are on page 37. Helpful Hint DVD You can enlarge the DVD picture during playback. The picture will be four times larger than normal. 1 Press the ZOOM button during playback. The enlarged pic- ture will continue to play. 2 Press the Arrow buttons ops B to move th[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT Track Playback 25 Starting Playback at a Specific Track There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track. You may use the Number buttons, the SEAR[...]

26 Title/Chapter Playback Search Title : 1 / 4 Chapter : – /17 Search Title : 4 / 4 Chapter : – /17 Search Title : 4 / 4 Chapter : 12/17 DVD 1 Press the SEARCH MODE button so that the Title/Chapter Search display appears on the TV screen. 2 To select the Title, press the Arrow o button to select the Title space, then press the Number buttons to[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 1 During playback, press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly so that the Time Search display appears on the TV screen. 2 Within 30 seconds, use the Number buttons to enter t[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 28 Repeat Playback ● Repeatedly pressing the REPEAT button during playback lets you choose Repeat Title, Repeat Chapter, or Repeat Off. ● Selecting a new Chapter or Ti[...]

A-B Repeat Playback 29 • A-B repeat playback is not available with some DVDs. • With DVDs, the entire A-B repeat section must be within a single Title. The DVD Changer will automatically set the end point (B) at the end of the Title. • With Audio CDs, the A-B repeat section must be within a single Track. The DVD Changer will auto- matically s[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 30 Programmed Playback You may determine the order in which Tracks will play. The order that you set is called the Program. To set up programmed play- back, follow these s[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT Random Playback 31 You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random order instead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...). To set up Random Playback, follow the[...]

32 Audio Language • If a desired language is not available after pressing the AUDIO button sev- eral times, the DVD does not have that language. • The display will disappear after about 5 seconds. • Some DVDs only allow you to change the language in the Disc menu. Helpful Hints The DVD Changer allows you to select a different language or soun[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT Subtitle Language 33 • With some DVDs, you may select a subtitle language only in the Disc menu. • If the desired language does not appear after pressing the SUBTITLE [...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 34 Camera Angles Some DVDs contain scenes that were recorded from different angles. You may select a camera angle with the DVD Changer during playback. 1 Press the ANGLE b[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT • Write down the password in case you forget it. • If you forget the password, you can reset all of the DVD Changer’s set- tings to the factory presets. Remove the D[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 36 Parental Lock Levels • Some DVDs are not compatible with Parental Lock. Make sure the DVD plays according to the Parental Lock settings you have made. • The DVD Cha[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT Display Screen (DVD) 37 You can check information about the current Disc by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. You can select or change Disc features using[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 38 Display Screen (Audio CD) You can check the information about the current Disc by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. You can select or change some Disc [...]

DV D Play Repeat [Off] Title 1 Chapter 3 Time 0:10:20 -1:30:36 Bit Rate IIIIIIIIIII Marker 1 Not Set Marker 2 Not Set Marker 3 Not Set Return : RETURN DV D Play Repeat [Off] Title 1 Chapter 3 Time 0:20:20 -1:20:36 Bit Rate IIIIIIIIIII Marker 1 Title 01, 0:20:20 Marker 2 Not Set Marker 3 Not Set Return : RETURN Marker Setup Screen 39 • Opening the[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 40 Audio Settings 1 While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. 2 Press the Arrow op buttons to select Audio. Then, press the OK butto[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT Audio Settings (cont’d) 41 5 When you select Digital Audio Out at steps 3-4, the Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG settings will be available at the bottom of the Display Scr[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 42 Display Settings 1 When playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. You can change certain aspects of the DVD Changer ’ s Display Scree[...]

Display Settings (cont’d) 43 5 Press the OK button to select TV Aspect or Panel Display. Press the Arrow op buttons to select a setting, then press the OK button. ● Select 4:3 Pan & Scan to see the picture in full-height, with one or both sides trimmed. ● Select 4:3 Letterbox for wide-screen, full-width pictures, with black bars at the to[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE OK CLEAR A-B RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE POWER DISC 2 3 2 1 5 3 1 6 4 9 8 7 0 4 5 + 10 MENU DISC SELECT 1 While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen appears. 2 Press the Arrow op buttons to select Language. Then, press the OK button. 44 Language Sett[...]

Use these buttons if you select OTHER at step 4. Language Settings (cont’d) 45 4 Press the Arrow op buttons to select a setting, then press the OK button. ● If you select Other at the Audio, Subtitle, or Disc Menu screen, press four Number buttons to enter the country code you desire, then press the RETURN button. Refer to the list on page 46. [...]

46 Language Settings (cont’d) A-B Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bangla 4860 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian 4851 C-E Cambodian 5759 Catalan 4947 [...]

Care and Maintenance 47 Cleaning the DVD Changer • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD Changer with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the DVD Changer. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD Changer. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the DVD Chan[...]

48 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possi- ble 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 num- ber and serial number of your product before you call. This information is on [...]

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 49 Distorted picture • Connect the DVD Changer directly to the TV. Details are on page eight. • There are some cases where the picture may be distorted slightly; this is not a malfunction of the DVD Changer. You can not change the camera angle. • The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles[...]

50 Specifications Product Type DVD-Video Player/5 – Disc Changer Playable Discs DVD-Video Audio CD Color System NTSC Frequency Response DVD (linear sound): 20 Hz to 22 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz) Audio CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio) Audio CD: 110 dB EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association[...]

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD Changer that send audio to another system (TV, Audio Receiver, etc.). CD : Compact Disc (audio) Coaxial jack: Sends digital audio to an Audio Receiver, allowing you to adjust the volume at the Receiver. The Receiver must have a coaxial in jack. This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound as [...]

52 Limited Warranty DVD-Video Player/5–Disc Changer 90 days Free 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 docu- ment showing the date that you purchased the product is considered such proof. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage [...]

Limited Warranty (cont’d) 53 If your product is defective, you may be able to exchange it at the store from which it was purchased. Most stores display a Return Policy. If not, ask the manager or sales associate how many days you have to exchange a product with them. After the store ’ s return period has expired, or if the store does not have a[...]

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