Philips DVD953 DVD Player User Manual


 
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Introduction
Philips DVD Video Introduction
Your Philips DVD Video Player will play digital video discs
conforming to the universal DVD Video standard. With it,
you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true
cinema picture quality, as well as stereo or multi-channel
sound (depending on the disc and your playback setup).
The unique features of DVD Video, such as selection of
sound track, subtitle languages and different camera angles
(again, depending on the disc), are all included.
In addition to DVD Video discs, you will be able to play all
Video CDs and Audio CDs (including finalized CD
Recordable (CD-R) and CD Rewritable (CD-RW)).
DVD Video
You will recognize DVD Video discs by the logo shown.
Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips,
a drama series, etc.), the disc may have one or more Titles.
TITLE 1 TITLE 2
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3
DVD-VIDEO DISC
Video CD
You will recognize Video CDs by this logo.
Audio CD
Audio CDs contain music tracks only.
You will recognize Audio CDs by this logo.
In addition, this unit can play a CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 data.
Notes:
Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or
the CD-R/CD-RW, some CD-R/CD-RW can not be played on
this unit.
The unit can not play CD-R/CD-RW that contain no data or
data other than MP3.
High Definition Compact Disc
(HDCD)
HDCD decoding provides superior reproduction of all
CDs, whether HDCD-encoded or not. When HDCD-
encoded discs are played, special circuitry reveals detail and
fidelity not possible in ordinary CDs.
HDCD
®
, High Definition Digital
®
and Pacific Microsonics
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from
Pacific Microsonics, Inc.
Unpacking
First check and identify the contents of your DVD Players
package. You should have the following items:
DVD Player
Remote Control with batteries
Audio cable
Video cable
S-Video cable
Instructions for use
If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or
Philips.
Keep the packaging material for future transportation.
Remote Control Battery
Installation
Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Never
mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline,
etc.).
Safety Information
Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand,
or heat sources.
Place the player on a firm, flat surface.
Keep the player away from domestic heating equipment
and direct sunlight.
In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all
around the player for adequate ventilation.
If the DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs correctly, use a
commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens
before taking the DVD Player to be repaired. Other
cleaning methods may destroy the lens. Always keep the
tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
The lens may cloud over when the DVD Player is suddenly
moved from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD/DVD is
not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with
no disc in the unit until normal playback is possible.
Cleaning Discs
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog
discs.
INTRODUCTION