Need help fast? Read your User’s Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/support 01-39_DVP3040K_98_engRC3 02/06/06, 11:02 AM...
Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD Player is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing any such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD- Audio disc retailer.
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Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVP 3040K Serial No. _______________ 01-39_DVP3040K_98_engRC3 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length...
Contents Language Introduction Supplied accessories ... 8 Cleaning discs ... 8 Setup ... 8 Connections Connecting TV ... 9-10 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) ... Using an accessory RF modulator ... Connecting the power cord ... 10 Optional : Connecting to a Stereo System ..
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DVD Setup Menu Options General Setup menu ... 26-27 Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing ... Dimming player’s display panel ... Programming disc tracks ... OSD Language ... Sleep ... DivX(R) VOD registration code ... Audio Setup Menu ... 28-30 Analogue output ... Digital Audio Setup ...
Introduction Supplied accessories Composite video cable (yellow) Audio cable (white, red) Remote Control two AAA batteries Cleaning discs To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. CAUTION! Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or...
Connecting TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO V (Pr/Cr) AUDIO U (Pb/Cb) VIDEO IN IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV system.
RF In,) you will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the TV. 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 CVBS (VIDEO...
Optional: Connecting to a Stereo System STEREO Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or Right / Left Audio In jack Select one of the video connections (CVBS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on the options available on your TV. Use the audio cables (white/red) to connect [AUDIO OUT (L/R)] jacks of the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO...
Functional Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON B – Turns the player on or switches it to standby mode Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE / – Opens or closes the disc tray Display – Shows the information about the current status of the DVD Player –...
Remote Control DISC MENU – Enters or exits the disc contents menu – Switches on or off the playback control mode (for VCD version 2.0 only) RETURN / TITLE – To go back to previous menu / show title menu PREV ( –...
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the Remote Control to operate the Player Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan display twice as many frames per second as interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. IMPORTANT! Before enabling the progressive scan feature, you must ensure:...
Getting Started Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV This DVD player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc to play on this player, the colour system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD player should match.
Step 3: Setting language preference The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. Setting the OSD Language The On-screen language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (ø) 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. – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
Playing discs Connect the power cords of the DVD player and TV (and any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a power outlet. Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting up the TV”). Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the DVD player.
Disc Operations Zooming in This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged picture. During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales. ➜ Use 1 2 3 4 keys to pan through the enlarged picture.
For VCD/SVCD discs: Total Elapsed - elapsed playing time of current Disc; Total Remain - remaining playing time of current Disc; Single Elapsed - elapsed playing time of current Track; Single Remain - remaining playing time of current Track; Press 3 4 to highlight {TT Time} / {CH Time} / {Disc Time} or {Track Time}, then press 2 to access.
Disc Operations Press 3 4 to select the PREVIEW type, then press OK. ➜ The picture of each segment will appear on the screen. (example for 6 thumbnail pictures display) Press 3 4 1 2 to select a track or input your selected track number using the numeric keypad (0-9), then press OK.
Special VCD & SVCD Features Playback Control (PBC) For VCD with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) Press DISC MENU to toggle between ‘PBC ON’ and ‘PBC OFF’. ➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu (if available) will appear on the TV. ➜...
Disc Operations Playback selection During playback, you can; Press PREV / NEXT to select the previous/next track/file in the current folder. Press 1 23 4 on the remote to rotate/ flip the picture files. Press PLAY/PAUSE 2; repeatedly to pause/resume playback. Zoom picture (JPEG) During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to display the picture with different scales.
Playing Karaoke discs IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting up the TV”). General Operation Connect a microphone (not supplied) to MIC on the side panel of the DVD player. Press KARAOKE repeatedly to access karaoke menu MIC ON/OFF.
DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD player to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm.
If you want to remove a track Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to the track you want to remove. Press OK to remove this track from the programme menu. To start programme playback Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {START} on the programme menu, then press OK.
DVD Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Analog Output This options allows you to set the stereo analog output of your DVD player. In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {ANALOG OUTPUT}, then press 2.
Sound Mode The options included in Sound Mode Setup are: ‘3D’, ‘Movie Mode’ and ‘Music Mode’. In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {SOUND MODE}, then press 2. Press the 3 4 keys to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press OK to confirm your selection.
DVD Setup Menu Options Night Mode - turning on/off In this mode, the high volume outputs are softened. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {NIGHT MODE}, then press 2.
Setting the TV Display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback.
DVD Setup Menu Options Picture Setting This DVD Player provides three predefined sets of picture colour settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself. In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PICTURE SETTING}, then press STANDARD Select this for standard picture setting.
Preference Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Page’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu These menus contain various language options for audio, subtitle and disc menu which may be recorded on the DVD.
DVD Setup Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control Press 3 4 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK. ➜ To disable Parental controls and have all Discs play, select {8 ADULT}. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the six-digit password (see page 35 “Changing the password”).
Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 136900. In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}.
Completely distorted picture or black/white picture with DVD No sound or distorted sound No audio at digital output Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support 01-39_DVP3040K_98_engRC3 Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power.
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Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off – Check that the output of the video signal is switch to No sound during DivX movies playback An DivX movies does not repeat Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support 01-39_DVP3040K_98_engRC3 Troubleshooting Solution –...
Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108MHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp — 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD MPEG 1 for VCD DivX 50Hz 60Hz...
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific 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. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.