Philips DVD724 DVD Player User Manual


 
6 Introduction
Welcome!
This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless play-
back features on Digital Video Discs (DVDs). Expanding technology allows you to add options to your
viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene
repeatedly. Hear a movie in different languages, or listen only to the soundtrack.The possibilities are limited
only by your choices and the materials available on the DVD.
Of course, you can listen to your favorite Audio Compact Discs (CDs) on this DVD Player, too. Determine
the order in which you want to hear the songs, or play the Disc repeatedly - all while seeing the status of
the Audio CD on your television.
We hope you enjoy this DVD Player and learn to use its features.To get the most from the DVD Player,
read this manual carefully. It will describe how you can access these features.
Package Contents
DVD Player
Remote control with two AA batteries
One audio cable (red and white)
One composite video cable (yellow)
This owner’s manual and registration materials
Environmental Information
Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old
equipment.
Safety Information
Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand, heat, or humidity.
Place the DVD Player on a firm, flat surface.
Keep the DVD Player away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
When placing the DVD Player in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the DVD Player for
ventilation. Leave enough room in front of the DVD Player for the disc tray to open completely.
If the DVD Player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the DVD Player. If this occurs, the DVD Player will not oper-
ate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the DVD Player until normal
playback is possible.
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
When the DVD Player is off, it is still consuming some power.To disconnect the system from the
power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.
Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
Cleaning
When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from the center out, in a
straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular pattern.
Do not clean Discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for analog discs.
Wipe the DVD Player with a soft, moist cloth. Do not use alcohol, ammonia, or abrasive solutions.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc. in the United States of America.
Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics.
Features
Language options for Audio, Subtitles, and
Menus
MP3 and JPEG file playback
Parental Controls
Paused/Fast/Slow/Frame-by-Frame/Zoomed
Playback
Preview
Programmed Playback
Repeat and Repeat A-B Playback
Screen Saver