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- Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 1
Digital Video Disc Player Owner's Manual DVD727 Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside. NEED HELP? CALL US! PHILIPS REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 2
model. Know these safetysymbols 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 maintenance problems. WARNING the most from your PHILIPS product, you must - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 3
35 Smart PictureTM, Picture Setting 36-37 TV Type, Progressive Scan 38 Display Dim, Analog Output 39 Digital Output 40 Sound Mode, Reverb Mode 41 Display Language, Closed Captions 42 Screen Saver, DVD Player Defaults 43 Setting the Remote to Operate Your TV 44-45 Information You May Need - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 4
user's authority to operate it. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service device, pursuant to Part 15 of the accordance with the instructions, may cause Model Number: DVD727 Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 5
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting be fatal. 17. Overloading - service. 21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 6
Playback q Screen Saver Package Contents q DVD Player q Universal Remote control with two AA batteries q One set of audio cables (red and white) q One video cable (yellow) q This owner's manual and registration materials q Quick-Use Guide Environmental Information Your system has materials that - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 7
you cannot play them on this DVD Player. Region Codes and Color Systems DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them with the DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Player.You cannot play Discs that - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 8
in this manual describe the DVD Disc Menus, which vary among DVDs. Movie producers set these menus, and not all DVDs have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access the Disc Menu by pressing the DISC MENU button on the remote control. Details are on page 20. DVD Player Menus... Some instructions explain - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 9
TV. Or, your TV's remote may have a button or switch that selects Video In channels. Check your TV manual for details. If you are using an RF modulator, set the TV to channel 3 or 4. q Set the Stereo to the correct channel or "source" mode. q Do not connect the DVD Player's AUDIO OUT jacks to - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 10
with the Player, but are available from Philips or most consumer electronics retailers. DVD Player. Set the RF Modulator's Channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever TV channel is least used in your area. If your RF modulator has a Modulator/Antenna switch, set it accordingly. Refer to the instructions - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 11
IN VIDEO IN 2 3 1 Connect the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied video cable, front of the DVD Player to turn it on. 4 Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See your TV owner's manual for details. Or - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 12
an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV's S-VIDEO In jack. 2 Connect the supplied audio cable to the front of the DVD Player to turn it on. 4 Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct S-Video In channel. See your TV owner's manual for details. - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 13
or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD screen on the TV. 5 If your TV has Progressive Scan, set PROGRESSIVE to ON at the DVD Player. Details are on page 38. Select Progressive Scan at your TV also if necessary. See your TV owner's manual for details. Helpful Hint • On the TV, the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 14
the supplied video cable to the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV's VIDEO IN jack. The supplied video cable has yellow markings DVD Player to turn it on. 4 Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner's manual - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 15
into an active power outlet. Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Player to turn it on. 4 Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner's manual for details. 5 Turn on the TV. Set it to the correct Video - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 16
your password or unlock the Disc. Details are on pages 28-30. • DVDs have a region code.This Player will play only DVDs of Region 1 or ALL. Details are on page seven. • If there is no activity at the Player or its remote for 15 minutes, the Player will turn itself off. Press STANDBY-ON y on the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 17
seconds to open or close the disc tray. PLAY 3 Button Press to begin Disc playback. SUBTITLE Button Press during DVD play to select a subtitle language. Aim the remote at the TV. Remote Control Buttons 17 POWER y Button Press to turn on or off (Standby) the power of the DVD Player. DISPLAY Button - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 18
turn the DVD Player on or off (Standby). A red light will appear on the front of the Player when the power is off (Standby). Disc Tray Insert a Remote sensor This sensor receives the commands from the DVD Player's remote control.When using the Player's remote to operate the Player, point the remote - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 19
Video In jacks of a TV. The jacks are usually green, blue, and red. Details are on page 13. If your TV has Progressive Scan, set PROGRESSIVE to ON at the Player for the best picture. Details are on page 38. COAXIAL jack Connect a digital audio coaxial cable (not supplied) here and to the Digital - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 20
select the item. Some DVDs may not allow you to operate the Disc menu this way. Follow the instructions on the Disc. 1 2 1 DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD . T: 01 / 03 C: 12 / 30 TC: 00:37:58 DVD example B A C Helpful Hints • To scan all the Tracks on an Audio CD, press PREVIEW. The first 10 seconds - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 21
The sound will be mute during slow motion playback. Or, press 3 to play a DVD backward at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 the normal speed. Slow reverse is not possible the normal speed. Sound will be mute. Or, press 1 repeatedly to play the DVD or Video CD backward at two, four, eight, 16, or 32 times the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 22
Time Search DVD VIDEO CD Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 To pause a DVD or Video CD picture, press PAUSE 8 on the remote control during counter types will be available, depending on the type of Disc in the Player.These abbreviations appear to the left of the counter: CC - elapsed playing - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 23
341 2 to move around in the enlarged picture. 3 To return the picture to regular size, press ZOOM until the picture returns to its normal size. 2 1,3 DVD Camera Angle Some DVDs include scenes recorded from different angles.To watch segments from a different angle, follow these steps.The - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 24
repeat playback, press REPEAT until all the repeat modes disappear or REPEAT OFF appears on the TV screen. 1,2 DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Repeat A-B You also may set the Player to play only a specific portion of a Disc repeatedly. Follow these steps. 1 Press PLAY B to start Disc playback. 2 When - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 25
on the remote during DVD playback.The audio will change to the language DVD that does not show in this AUDIO menu, choose OTHERS, then press OK. At the next screen, press the Number buttons to enter the four-digit language code for the language you want. Use the codes listed on page 49 of this manual - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 26
is a subtitle language on the DVD that does not show in the Player's SUBTITLE menu, choose OTHERS and press OK. At the next screen, press the Number buttons to enter the four-digit language code for the language you want. Use the codes listed on page 49 of this manual. Then, press OK. The PREFERENCE - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 27
is a menu language on the DVD that does not show in the Player's DISC MENU list, choose OTHERS and press OK. At the next screen, press the Number buttons to enter the four-digit language code for the language you want. Use the codes listed on page 49 of this manual. Then, press OK. The - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 28
DVDs cannot play if they exceed that level, see page 30. To prevent specific DVDs from playing, regardless of how you set the PARENTAL level, see page 29. 6 1 Press STOP 7 twice to stop DVD if you have 3 completely stopped DVD playback by pressing STOP 7 twice password. • Philips denies any - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 29
DVDs are rated or coded by the Disc maker.You can specifically lock or unlock a DVD, regardless of its rating. If you lock a specific DVD, you must enter your password before you can watch the DVD the disc tray or turn off the DVD Player, you will have to enter the password to play the Disc again. - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 30
to the levels you select, as not all DVDs are coded or protected by the DVD manufacturer.Therefore, make sure the DVD plays according to your PARENTAL setting before you allow children unlimited access to the Player or DVDs. 6 To prevent specific DVDs from playing, regardless of how you set the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 31
DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD You may play Tracks or Chapters in an example 5 Use the 3 4 1 2 buttons to move to the next Program position. Use the Number buttons on the remote to enter other Titles/Chapters/Tracks. Repeat this process to fill the Program. If you enter an incorrect Title/Chapter/Track - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 32
one screen.To see other Tracks, press Previous 4 or Next ¢ on the remote. • If you select DISC INTERVAL, the Disc contents will be divided into six • If you select TRACK INTERVAL, the current Track will be divided into six parts.This helps you see the contents of the current Track.To play the Track - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 33
sites, then copy those files onto a CD-R. (You cannot make or record such CD-Rs using this DVD Player. See your computer manual for details on making CD-R recordings.) If you are playing a CD-R on this Player and the CD-R contains JPEG or MP3 files, you may want to access the CD-R menu using - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 34
34 JPEG and MP3 Features General Information on CD-R and CD-RWs q When you make CDs to play on this DVD Player, the Disc should have at least 6-10 pictures or 2-3 MP3 music files. Make sure there is at least 3 MB (three megabytes) of information on the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 35
only if the DVD is recorded in pan & scan or regular format DVD Player to a widescreen TV. - - VIDEO SETUP PAGE - - TV TYPE TV DISPLAY F 4:3 PANSCAN CLOSED CAPTIONS 4:3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE part of the DVD Player's menu. Adjust the screen mode on your TV. See your TV owner's manual for details. - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 36
on your TV, you can adjust some picture elements at the DVD Player. Choose a picture setting that best displays the Disc you are . - - VIDEO SETUP PAGE - - 2-8 TV TYPE TV DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONS PROGRESSIVE SMART PICTURE F PICTURE SETTING MAIN PAGE STANDARD BRIGHT SOFT PERSONAL 5 If you selected - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 37
Smart Picture, Picture Setting (cont'd) 37 9 An adjustment scale will appear at the bottom of the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to adjust the element you selected. • For BRIGHTNESS, choosing a more positive value brightens the color on the screen and seems to add white to the picture. Choosing a more - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 38
and PAL and you want the DVD Player to automatically select the color system of the current DVD. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus. Progressive Scan If you connected the Player to a TV using the Y Pb Pr jacks and your TV has Progressive Scan, set PROGRESSIVE to ON. This provides the best - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 39
can adjust the brightness of the display panel on the front of the Player by following these steps. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 GENERAL SETUP will ON.There will not be such a large range between the loudest and softest parts of the sound.To hear the highs and lows of the volume, set D.R.C. to - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 40
receive audio in the PCM format (pulse code modulation, contains only left and right audio -2 or DTS audio. Refer to your Stereo owner's manual for details. - - DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP PAGE - remove the menus. LPCM Output If you connected the Player to a Stereo using the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack as - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 41
of the audio to enhance your favorite music style. Or, you can choose a Sound Mode quickly by pressing the SURROUND button on the remote during DVD playback. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press 4 to select ANALOG AUDIO SETUP, then press OK. 3 Press 4 to select SOUND MODE, then press 2. - - ANALOG AUDIO - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 42
show spoken text. Though you can turn on Closed Captions in the DVD Player's menu, the captions must be available on the Disc.Also make - - VIDEO SETUP PAGE - - 2-4 TV TYPE TV DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONS F ON PROGRESSIVE OFF SMART PICTURE PICTURE SETTING MAIN PAGE 4 Press 3 or 4 to select ON or - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 43
Player or its remote for approximately five minutes and playback is stopped.To disable the screen saver, choose OFF.A dark blue DVD screen will appear when playback is stopped. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus. DVD Player select RESET, then press OK. The original settings of the DVD Player - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 44
TV. 2 Immediately press the Number buttons to enter the code for your brand of TV. 3 Press DVD/TV to put the remote in TV mode when you want it to control TV features. Press DVD/TV again to return to using the remote to work the DVD Player. A AOC 0046, 0057 ASA 0114 AWA 0036 Acura 0036 - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 45
, 0083 Philco 0114, 0101 0274, 0172, 0046 0057, 0081, 0490 Philips 0583, 0039 0081, 0114, 0401 Phoenix 0114 Phonola 0039, 0114 Pilot remote with the TV, press the DVD/TV button to put the remote in TV mode. • If the remote does not operate your TV after the first attempt, try the other codes - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 46
(s) are fastened securely to the DVD Player and to the TV. • Set your TV to the correct Video In channel.These channels are usually near channel 00. Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects an Auxiliary, A/V IN, or Video channel. See your TV owner's manual for details. Or, go - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 47
up. Details are on page 16. • Check the Parental controls. Details are on pages 28-30. • Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Player. Details are on page 7. • See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 48
DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.). The jacks are red and white. CD: Compact Disc. Chapter: A part dust out of the jack. Pan & Scan: A TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays that enables interactive use. PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system. RGB - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 49
Hz -20 kHz LASER Type Wavelength Output power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAIAs 650nm (DVD) 780nm (Video CD/Audio CD) 7mW (DVD) 10mW (Video CD/Audio CD) 60 degree Language Codes You will need these codes if you want a different language for Subtitles, Audio, or Disc menus. Details are - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 50
Philips service organization will attempt to exchange the product, although there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available. BEFORE EXCHANGING THE PRODUCT... Please check your owner's manual us to notify you if necessary. MODEL SERIAL MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 51
51 EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS To exchange your product with Philips (per the return the product via United Parcel Service (UPS), insured and freight prepaid, to the address provided by Philips. For details call 1-800-531- , use additional paper if necessary Model Number Serial Number Remember, the - Philips DVD727 | User manual - Page 52
16-18 Playable discs 7 POWER y button 17 Preview 32 PREVIEW button 17, 20, 32 Previous 4 button 16-17, 20 Program 31 Progressive Scan 13, 38 Quick disc playback 16 Rear panel 19 Reduce 23 Region codes 7 Remote control batteries 8 Remote control buttons 17 Repeat 24, 34 REPEAT button
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