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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.
Contents Language Code 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 ...
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DVD Menu Options General Setup menu ... 25 OSD Language ... Sleep ... Audio Setup Menu ... 26 Setting the Downmix ... Digital Audio Setup ... Video Setup Menu ... 27-28 TV Type ... Setting the TV Display ... Progressive - turning on/off ... Sharpness ...
Introduction Supplied accessories Composite video cable (yellow) Audio cable (white, red) AC power cable 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) 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 jack to...
Optional: Connecting to a Stereo System STEREO OPTICAL DIGITAL 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...
Functional Overview Front and Rear Panels – LED lights up when the power is on STANDBY – LED lights up when the STANDBY mode is on POWER – To switch the DVD player to ON or OPEN/CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray COAXIAL (Digital audio out) –...
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 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. 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 POWER button to turn on the DVD player front panel.
Disc Operations Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions Repeat play mode The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. While playing a disc, press REPEAT continuously to choose a repeat options. For DVD – Chapter (currently playing chapter) – Title (currently playing title) –...
Operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) 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 Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
Disc Operations OSD (On-Screen Display) This function displays disc information on the TV screen during playback. During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly. ➜ A list of available disc information appears on the TV screen. Use 1 2 keys to select an option. Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the time edit box using remote control numerical key pad.
Special DVD Features Playing a Title Press DISC MENU. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. Use 3 4 1 2 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) to select a play option. Press OK key to confirm. Changing the Audio Language For DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different audio languages.
Disc Operations Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG (Kodak) Picture CD IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting up the TV”). Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG). ➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will begin.
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’. Press OK to confirm. OSD Language This menu contains various language options for display language on the screen.
DVD Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’. Press OK to confirm. Setting the Downmix This options allows you to set the stereo analog output of your DVD Player. In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {DOWNMIX}, then press 2.
Video Setup Menu In disc mode, press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’. Press OK to confirm. TV Type This menu contains the options for selecting the colour system that matches the connected TV. For details, see page TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.
DVD Setup Menu Options Progressive - turning on/off In the progressive scan mode, you can enjoy the high quality picture with less flickers. It only works when you have connected the DVD player’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input.
Preference Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Page’. 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.
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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 31 “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 01-35_DVP4050_55_Eng2 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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Player does not respond to some operating commands during playback. DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs Menu items cannot be selected Visit us at www.philips.com/support for service support 01-35_DVP4050_55_Eng2 Troubleshooting Solution – The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised. – Ensure the disc label is facing up.
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 50Hz 60Hz Horiz.
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.