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DVD VIDEO PLAYER DVD VIDEO PLAYER User Manual Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 1 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 1...
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2 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 2 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision...
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3 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 3 Index English ------------------------------------------6 2007-09-04 2:24:31 PM 2007-09-04 2:24:31 PM...
Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Video player and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVP3146 / DVP3747 Serial No. ___________________ dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 4 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 4 Laser Safety This unit employs a laser.
– Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (such as liquid fi lled objects, lighted candles). dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 8 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 8 Cleaning discs Some problems occur because the disc inside the player is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions).
MUTE control and two AAA batteries SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 9 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 9 General Information Region codes This DVD player is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc package. If the number does not match the player’s region number (see table...
AUDIO IN jacks on the television (cable supplied). TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 10 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 10 COMPONENT VIDEO IN V (Pr/Cr)
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...
“– – –” may appear on the display panel. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 12 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 12 Connecting to a Multi Channel Receiver MULTICHANNEL AUDIO IN...
AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo system (cable supplied). TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 13 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 13 Optional connections Connecting to a digital AV...
CENTER REAR L FRONT L SUBWOOFER REAR R FRONT R AUDIO OUT dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 14 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 14 PLAY/PAUSE u – Starts or pauses playback. – Point the remote control towards YPbPr (Component Video Out) – Connect to YPbPr input of a TV OUT (CVBS) –...
– Displays the speaker’s volume level REPEAT/ REPEAT A-B – Selects various repeat mode – Repeats playback a specifi c section on a disc dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 15 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 15 Product Overview – To switch the DVD player to standby mode or ON DISPLAY –...
(IR) on the front panel. Do not put any objects between the remote control and the DVD player while operating the DVD player. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 16 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 16 Step 2: Finding your viewing channel Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD player to turn it on.
DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the DVD player and your TV. (continued) 2007-09-04 2:24:40 PM 2007-09-04 2:24:40 PM...
Getting Started (continued) 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.
OK to confi rm. TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 19 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 19 Getting Started (continued) Audio, Subtitle and DVD menu...
Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0) TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD player due to the confi guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 20 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 20...
(see page 35). For more playback features, see pages 21~27. Tips: – Do not overturn the DVD player while disc loading, playing or ejecting. – Do not close the disc tray manually even if the power switched off.
10 seconds. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 22 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 22 (continued) During the message appears on the TV screen, press PREV to start playback from the beginning.
– For VCD, repeat playback is not possible if the PBC mode is switched on. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 23 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 23 Playback Features Repeating a section within a...
The playback skips to the chosen title/ chapter/track. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 24 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 24 (continued) Time Search When {Time} information appears on the TV screen, press OK to access.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different subtitle languages. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 25 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 25 Playback Features Special VCD and SVCD...
(.avi) in the same folder. [For example, Folder A: abc.avi and abc.sub] TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 26 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 26 (continued) Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/ Kodak/Fuji Picture CD ®...
íë for few seconds or more. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 27 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 27 Playback Features Zoom picture (JPEG)
DVD Menu Options 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.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 29 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 29 DVD Menu Options Setting the Aspect Ratio The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV and the format must be available on the playback disc.
OK to confi rm. TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 30 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 30 (continued) TV System This menu contains the options for selecting the color system that matches the connected TV.
Color TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 31 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 31 DVD Menu Options Press to highlight one of the following options.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 32 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 32 (continued) Front / Center / Surround Speakers You can adjust the volume level setting for individual speakers.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 33 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 33 DVD Menu Options Night Mode This mode optimizes playback of sound at low volume.
To exit, press SETUP. TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 34 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 34 (continued) Rating level settings Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the parental level while playing the disc.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 35 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 35 DVD Menu Options Changing the Password You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 36 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 36 (continued) Restoring to the original settings Setting the { Default } function will reset...
DVD player. TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu item. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 37 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 37 DVD Menu Options Volume Control In ‘Misc’, press 60 }.
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.
(± signs). – Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the DVD player. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the TV program.
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– Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete fi le. – The audio codec may not be supported by this DVD player. – Check that fi le size of the movie does not exceed the fi le size of the disc during downloading.
Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 42 dvp3146-3747_94_eng.indd 42 MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3.
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