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- Page 1 DVD621 Digital Video Disc Player Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. 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.
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Page 3: Safety Information 3
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. (© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.) “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc. in the United States of America. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved. Safety Information 3... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Introduction 5
- all while seeing the status of the CD on your television. We hope you enjoy this DVD Player and learn to use all of its features. To get the most out of the DVD Player, read this owner’s manual carefully. It will describe how you can access all the features listed below. -
Page 6: Playable Discs
If you insert an unacceptable type of disc, “Please insert a playable disc” will appear on the TV screen. Also, “- - - - - “ will appear on the DVD Player display panel. Insert a DVD or Audio CD. The following Discs will not play on this DVD Player. -
Page 7: Remote Control Setup 7
+ and – ends aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the DVD Player’s remote sensor (see page 14) when using the remote control to operate the DVD Player. -
Page 8: Hookups
Depending on your connection, you may need to purchase additional cables. If you do not connect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder, set Dolby Digital and DTS to Off on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 11 and 40-41. Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong will dis- tort the sound or damage the speakers. - Page 9 For better picture quality, use an optional S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. You will not use the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player, and you will not need the yellow video cable.
- Page 10 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo TV has Component Video In Jacks Set Dolby Digital and DTS to Off on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 40-41. Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong will distort the sound or damage the speakers.
- Page 11 If you connect the DVD Player to a DTS Decoder, set DTS to On. Details are on pages 40-41. If you do not connect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set Dolby Digital and DTS to Off.
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Page 12: Hookups
If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape Deck. Set Dolby Digital and DTS to Off on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 40-41. Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong will distort the sound or damage the speakers. -
Page 13: Dvd Player Display 13
Disc tray Insert a Disc here. DVD621 STANDBY-ON REPEAT: Appears during Repeat Playback, along with A-B, TITLE, CHP, or TRK., depending on the type of Repeat Playback you have selected. Details are on pages 28-29. REPEAT A – B A-B: Appears during A-B Repeat Playback. -
Page 14: Front Panel
Details are on page 18. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate your DVD Player from a distance. PREV(ious)/NEXT Press to go to previous or subsequent Tracks or Chapters. Press and hold for about three seconds for a fast forward or reverse search. -
Page 15: Rear Panel 15
AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to AUDIO OUT Jacks the DVD Player. Connect the supplied red and white audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or stereo. Details are on pages 8-10. -
Page 16: Remote Control Buttons
16 Remote Control Buttons Press to turn the power on and off. “P-ON” appears briefly on the display panel as the DVD Player turns on. “P-OFF” appears briefly as the DVD Player turns off. Press to choose one of the audio languages or sound modes available on the Disc. -
Page 17: Remote Control Buttons
Press to view the picture from a different angle (if available). Press to choose one of the available angles. Details are on page 34. Press to select a language for the subtitles (among those available) or to turn off the subtitles. Details are on page 33. Press to set up A-B Repeat Play, which repeatedly plays a specific segment of a Disc. -
Page 18: Playing A Disc
Before you begin... Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other equipment connected to the DVD Player. Make sure the TV and the stereo or amplifier (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 8-12. -
Page 19: Disc Menus 19
Using the DVD Menus Some DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the Disc or allow you to customize Disc playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, director’s commentary, or soundtrack playback. To use the DVD menu and select playback features, follow these steps. -
Page 20: Pausing Playback
Pausing Playback During playback, press the Pause F button on the remote control (or press the PAUSE button on the DVD Player). Playback will pause and the sound will be muted. If you press the Pause F button repeatedly, the picture will advance one frame at a time with each button press. -
Page 21: Step By Step Playback 21
During playback, press the Pause F button to pause play- back. The sound will be muted. Pause k 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 briefly on the screen each time you press the Pause F button. -
Page 22: Fast Forward/Reverse Search
During playback, press the Fast Forward g button or the Reverse h button on the remote control (or press and hold the NEXT button or the PREV(ious) button on the DVD Player). On a DVD, pressing the Fast Forward g or Reverse h but- ton repeatedly will forward or reverse the picture at twice, eight times, or 32 times the normal playback speed. -
Page 23: Slow Motion 23
Press the PAUSE F button during playback. Pause k 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. -
Page 24: Zoom Playback
CLOSE SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT REPEAT MARKER SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM RETURN DISPLAY TITLE CLEAR DISC MENU + 10 Helpful Hint • Zooming is not possible when you access the DVD Player’s display screen. Details are on page 37. -
Page 25: Track Playback 25
Track and move to the next Track. Press the Skip G repeatedly to skip subsequent Tracks. The Track number will appear briefly on the DVD Player display panel. Press the Skip H H button during playback to return to the beginning of the current Track. -
Page 26: Title/Chapter Playback
4, press 0, 4. Search Title :4 / 4 Chapter : – To select the Chapter, press the Number buttons to enter the Chapter number. The DVD Player will begin playback at the selected Chapter. Search Title :4 / 4 Chapter :12/17 POWER... -
Page 27: Specific Time Playback 27
AUDIO CD Starting Playback at a Specific Disc Time During playback, press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly so that the Time Search display appears on the TV screen. Search Time – : – : – Total Time 1:29:00 Within 30 seconds, use the Number buttons to enter the Disc time at which you want playback to begin. -
Page 28: Repeat Playback
Press the REPEAT button to select Repeat [Title] Repeat Title. The entire current Title plays over and over. REPEAT and TITLE will appear on the DVD Player Display. Repeat Press the REPEAT button again to select [Chapter] Repeat Chapter. The current Chapter plays over and over. -
Page 29: A-B Repeat Playback 29
Play the Disc to the point at which you want repeated playback to begin. Press the A-B REPEAT button to set the starting point (A). Repeat A will appear on the DVD Player’s display panel. Repeat [A – ] Play the Disc to the point at which you want repeated playback to end, then press the A-B REPEAT button again. -
Page 30: Programmed Playback
30 Programmed Playback AUDIO CD 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 steps. While playback is stopped, press the MODE button. The program screen will appear. -
Page 31: Random Playback 31
AUDIO CD 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 these steps. While playback is stopped, press the MODE button twice so that the RANDOM screen appears. -
Page 32: Audio Language
32 Audio Language The DVD Player allows you to select a language for DVDs during playback. You can change the language only if multiple languages are available on the DVD. Press the AUDIO button during playback so that the audio display appears in the top left corner of the TV screen. -
Page 33: Subtitle Language 33
The DVD Player allows you to select a language for subtitles dur- ing playback. You may select only the languages that are available on the Disc. Press the SUBTITLE button during playback so that the subtitle display appears on the TV screen. -
Page 34: Camera Angles
34 Camera Angles Some DVDs contain scenes that were recorded from different angles. You may select a camera angle with the DVD Player during playback. Press the ANGLE button during playback so that the Angle display appears in the top left corner of the TV screen. -
Page 35: Parental Lock Password 35
Player. Press the Number buttons 1,2,3,4, then press the DIS- PLAY button. Then, press the OK button. The original settings of the Player will be restored. You need to set the DVD player to your desired setting again. -
Page 36: Parental Lock Levels
36 Parental Lock Levels Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVD Player. Discs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. See Helpful Hints below. While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. -
Page 37: 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 the Display Screen. Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during playback to access or remove the Display Screen. •... -
Page 38: Display Screen (Audio Cd)
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 features using the Display screen. Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during playback to access or remove the Display Screen. -
Page 39: Marker Setup Screen 39
MENU + 10 Helpful Hints • Opening the disc tray or turning off the DVD Player will erase all the Markers. • To erase a single Marker, press the MARKER button, then press the Arrow op buttons to select your desired Marker. -
Page 40: Audio Settings
“Dynamic Range” is “Off.” Downmix Mode: Press the OK button repeatedly to select Stereo or Dolby Surround. Choose Dolby Surround if the DVD Player is connected to audio equipment that is Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) compatible. Choose Stereo if the Player is connected to normal audio equipment. -
Page 41: Audio Settings
SETUP SETUP • To enjoy Dolby Digital Surround or DTS Surround sound, you must con- nect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Details are on page 11. • MPEG sound is not available if the DVD Player is connected to audio equipment that is not MPEG sound compatible. -
Page 42: Display Settings
You can change certain aspects of the DVD Player’s Display Screens, on-screen messages, and the display panel on the front of the DVD Player. You also can change the TV’s Aspect Ratio in the Display menu. To change such settings, follow these steps. - Page 43 TV screen. Set Auto Power Off to On if you want the DVD Player to auto- matically turn off when it is inactive for 35 minutes. On Screen Info...
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Page 44: Language Settings
SETUP SETUP Language Controls Audio English Subtitle English Language Disc Menu English • The displays and DVD Player menus • Player Menu English appear in English. Display Player Menu • English • The displays and DVD Player menus Français Español Audio appear in French. -
Page 45: Helpful Hints
Press the Arrow o o p p 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. Refer to the list on page 46. You can only select other languages for Audio, Subtitle, and Disc Menu if the language is available on the Disc. -
Page 46: Language Settings
46 Language Settings (cont’d) Language Country Code 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... -
Page 47: Care And Maintenance 47
• Always store the Disc in its protective case when it is not in use. Checking the Laser • If the DVD Player does not operate as described in this owner’s manual, the laser may be dirty. Consult an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser. -
Page 48: Helpful Hints
IN, Auxiliary In, Component Video In or S-Video In channel). Check your TV owner’s manual for details. • Insert a Disc that is playable on this DVD Player. Details are on page six. Disc cannot play. • Insert a playable Disc. Details are on page six. - Page 49 Details are on pages 32-33. An “X” appears on the TV screen, prohibiting an operation. • The DVD Player prohibits the current operation or it is not available on the Disc. Details are on page five. The DVD Player turns off after 35 minutes.
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Page 50: Specifications
50 Specifications Product Type Digital Video Disc Player 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 of Japan) Dynamic Range... -
Page 51: Glossary 51
You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S- Video In jack. VIDEO OUT Jack: Jack on the back of the DVD Player that sends video to a TV. Wide: A TV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately when you... -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, Digital Video Disc Player showing proof of date of purchase. Attach it to the owner’s manual and keep both nearby. -
Page 53: Limited Warranty
El Paso, TX 79928 ATTENTION: DVD PLAYER EXCHANGE A replacement will be sent to you via UPS within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the product. Your Address (street address to which replacement should be delivered, no P.O. boxes allowed):... -
Page 54: Index
54 Index ac power cord ...15 accessories...56 angle button ...17, 34 arrow buttons...16 audio button...16, 32 audio cd ...6, 18 audio out jacks...8-10, 15 audio setting...40-41 a-b repeat...29 a-b repeat button...17, 29 batteries...7 bit rate...37 camera angle ...34 chapters ...6, 26 clear button...17 coaxial jack ...11-12, 15 component video out jacks ...10-12, 15, 51... -
Page 55: Supplied Accessories
UPPLIED CCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your DVD Player; they are provided to help you use or set up your DVD Player. Remote Control 4835 218 37322 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 Audio and Video Cables 4835 321 17148 This owner’s manual is made of recyclable materials.