Digital Video Disc Player Owner's Manual DVD704 Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside. Read this manual first! Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We've included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: · Hookups, · First Time Setup, and · Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! 1 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. And take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your PHILIPS warranty. Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model. T RA TION N Know these ! ry r Hu H REGIS safetysymbols EE DE D WI YS T Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!" Dear PHILIPS product owner: Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS.You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product. Sincerely, Lawrence J. Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer P .S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now! Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com 2 IN 1 0 DA t cates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an s This "bolt of lightning" indi- electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. ________________ Serial No. ________________ Index LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified ser vice person should remove the cover or attempt to ser vice this device. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence The region code for this set is 1. 1 Semiconductor laser GaAlAs 650 nm (DVD) 780 nm (VCD/CD) 7 mW (DVD) 10 mW (VCD/CD) 60 degree Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and discs can have an optional region code. If you load a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disc will not play and should be unloaded. NOTE: PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN COUNTRIES. NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD OR THE BACKPLATE OF SET) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reser ved. 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 Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the back of your DVD Video Player and enter below the Serial Number. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD704 Serial No. __________________________ INDEX 3 General Information WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS OUVRIR Attention: Afin de prévenir le risque de chocs électriques, ne pas retirer les vis. Toute réparation devrait être confiée à un personnel qualifié. Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques. Ce symbole indique que le manuel d'installation fourni avec l'appareil contient d'importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l'entretien de ce dernier. AVISO Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o choque eléctrico, no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o humedad. ATENCIÓN El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación. El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR 1040.10. AVIS AVISO RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO NO ABRIR Atención: Para reducir el riesgo de choque elécrico, no quite la tapa (o el panel posterior). En su interior no hay piezas que el usuario pueda reparar. Para servicio dirijase a personal calificado. Este símbolo tiene por finalidad advertir al usuario de la presencia de tensión peligrosa no aislada dentro de la caja del aparato, que puede ser lo suficientemente fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque eléctrico. Este símbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (servicio) importantes en el manual que acompaña al aparato. Afin de réduire tout risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. ATTENTION L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation. L'appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15 et 21 CFR 1040.10. Canada Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. 4 GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ­ Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug AC Polarized Plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 1. Read these instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Keep these instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, par ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 3. Heed all warnings ­ All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. 11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. 12. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. unused for long periods of time. 7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 15. Battery usage CAUTION ­ To prevent battery leakage q q q that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit: Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. EL 6475-E001: 00/8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Contents Introduction Philips DVD Video Introduction ------------------------- 7 Unpacking ---------------------------------------------------- 7 Remote Control Battery Installation ------------------- 7 Safety Information ------------------------------------------ 7 Cleaning Discs ---------------------------------------------- 7 Functional Overview Front Panel and Display ----------------------------------- 8 Remote Control -------------------------------------------- 9 Rear Panel -------------------------------------------------- 10 Preparation General Notes --------------------------------------------- 11 Connecting to a TV --------------------------------------- 11 Connecting to Optional Equipment -------------------- 12 General Explanation -------------------------------------- 13 On-Screen Display ---------------------------------------- 13 Temporary Feedback Field Icons ----------------------- 13 Personal Preferences ----------------------------------13-15 Operation ...