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dvp3136_94_eng 4.indd 3 dvp3136_94_eng 4.indd 3 Index English ------------------------------------------6 2007-06-05 9:58:18 AM 2007-06-05 9:58:18 AM...
BACKPLATE OF THE SET NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD)
Contents Care and Safety Information Setup ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 General Information Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Connections Connecting to television ... 10-11 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... 10 Using Component Video jacks (YPbPr) ... 10 Using an accessory RF modulator ...11 Connecting the power cord ...12 Optional connections Connecting to a stereo system ...13...
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Selecting various repeat functions ... 24 Repeat play mode ... 24 Repeating a section within a title/chapter/track ... 24 Viewing the disc playback information ... 25 Title/Chapter/Track selection ... 25 Time Search ... 25 Special DVD Features ... 26 Playing a Title ... 26 Changing the Audio Language ...
Care and Safety Information DANGER! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location –...
Accessories supplied Composite video cable (yellow) and Audio cables (white, red) DISC MENU DISPLAY Remote RETURN control and TITLE SETUP PREV NEXT PLAY/PAUSE two AAA STOP MUTE batteries SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM dvp3136_94_eng 4.indd 9 dvp3136_94_eng 4.indd 9 General Information Region codes This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System.
Connections Connecting to television S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN DIGITAL CENTER REAR L FRONT L TV OUT SUBWOOFER REAR R FRONT R COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your television.
RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the television. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD player’s TV OUT...
Connections (continued) Connecting the power cord REAR L CENTER SUBWOOFER REAR R AUDIO OUT 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. When no disc is loaded, press STANDBY ON on the DVD player front panel.
Connecting to a stereo system STEREO DIGITAL CENTER REAR L FRONT L TV OUT REAR R FRONT R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Stereo system has right/ left Audio In jacks Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your television.
Optional connections Connecting to an Multi- Channel Receiver MULTICHANNEL AUDIO IN AV Receiver FRONT FRONT Receiver has a Dolby Digital decoder Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your television. Connect the Audio Out Left and Right jack for Front and Rear speakers to the corresponding input jacks on your...
Front and Rear Panels STANDBY ON – Turns on the player or switches to standby mode Disc Tray ç OPEN/CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the DVD player. Mains ~ (AC Power Cord) –...
Product Overview Remote Control DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD 2.0 only) – Confi rms an entry or selection RETURN/TITLE – To go back to previous menu/ show title menu PREV í...
Step 1: Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+ –) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.
Getting Started (continued) Step 3: Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.
Step 4: Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD player, disc and TV should match in order for the disc to play. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV. Language Language Language Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio...
Getting Started Step 5: Setting the language The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. On-screen display (OSD) language Select this to change the language of this DVD player screen display menu.
IMPORTANT! – If the INVALID KEY 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. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player.
Playback Features Starting disc playback Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the DVD player (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on the DVD player. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the front of the DVD player. You can also hold down the STOP button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray.
Operations for video playback 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 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
Playback Features Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. While playing a disc, press REPEAT/ REPEAT A-B. The menu appears on the TV screen. Rep off A - B off Press to highlight {Rep Off}, then press OK repeatedly to select the...
Viewing the disc playback information You can view the disc information (such as current title/chapter/track number, total elapsed time or playing time on the disc) without interrupting the disc playback. During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control. The available disc information appears on the TV screen with the following sequence.
Playback Features Special DVD Features Playing a Title Press DISC MENU. The disc title menu appears on the keys or alphanumeric to select a play option. keypad 0-9 Press OK key to confi rm. Changing the Audio Language For DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different audio languages.
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/ Kodak/Fuji Picture CD IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 16 ‘Finding your viewing channel’). General Operation Load a disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/fi le confi guration.
Playback Features Zoom picture (JPEG) During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales. to pan through the zoomed picture. Playback with multi-angles (JPEG) During playback, press rotate the picture on the TV screen. : fl ip the picture vertically by 180º : rotate the picture anti-clockwise by 90º...
This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD player to suit your particular requirement. Using the Language setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language OSD Language English Subtitle Auto...
DVD Menu Options Using the Video setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Language Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio View Mode View Mode View Mode Auto Fit Auto Fit Auto Fit Video Video Video...
View Mode Use view mode to scale an image that fi ts to the TV screens’ width and height. In ‘Video’, press to select { View Mode }, then press { Fill } Select this to scale the image up or down in horizontal and vertical directions respectively to fi ll the screen height and width.
DVD Menu Options Smart Picture This DVD player provides four predefi ned sets of picture color settings. In ‘Video’, press to select { Smart Picture }, then press { Standard } Select this for a preset standard picture setting. { Vivid } Select this to make the picture brighter.
Using the Audio setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Front Speakers Aspect Ratio Large Language View Mode Center Speaker Auto Fit None Video Video TV System Surround Speakers None :None Video Out Subwoofer Audio Audio...
DVD Menu Options Subwoofer This option is only available for subwoofer connection. In ‘Audio’, press to select { Subwoofer }, then press { None } Select this option when no subwoofer is connected. { Present } Select this option when a subwoofer is connected.
Night Mode This mode optimizes playback of sound at low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. In ‘Audio’, press to select { Night Mode }, then press { Off } Turns off night mode feature.
DVD Menu Options Using the Rating setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Language Aspect Ratio Parental control : 8.Aduit Set Password Video Video Video Audio Audio Audio Rating Rating Rating Misc Misc Misc Press...
to select a rating level and press OK to confi rm. Select { 8 Adult } to disable parental level and allow all discs to play. DVDs that are rated higher than the level you selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit password.
DVD Menu Options Using the Misc (Miscellaneous) setup menu Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears. Language Language Use Default Settings Language Volume Video Left Right Audio Audio Audio Center Left Srnd Rating Rating Rating Right Srnd Subwoofer Misc Misc...
Volume Control In ‘Misc’, press to select { Volume 35 }. Press to adjust the speaker’s volume that best suits your personal preference. The range from { 0 – 63 } Press , then press volume corresponding speakers from 0- You can also press VOLUME on the remote control to display the speaker’s volume level on the TV screen.
Others Software upgrade Periodically Philips will issue software upgrade to enhance your user experience. IMPORTANT! – Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! To check the current software version of this DVD player; Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on the DVD player to open the disc tray.
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst 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 No power.
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Troubleshooting Problem Not able to select some items in the setup/system menu. The DVD player does not start playback. Picture freezes momentarily during playback. Unable to select Progressive Scan on/ off. dvp3136_94_eng 4.indd 42 dvp3136_94_eng 4.indd 42 (continued) Solution – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu.
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 14 bit YPbPr 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp ~ 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD Compression MPEG 1 for VCD 50Hz Horiz.
Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c 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.
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