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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVP3980, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.
DK Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. S Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
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NOTE: Pictures shown maybe different between countries. English ------------------------------------ 6 Français ---------------------------------- 52 CAUTION: WARNING LOCATION: ON THE BACKPLATE OF THE SET Deutsch -------------------------------- 144 Deutsch Español ---------------------------------- 98 Nederlands ---------------------------- 190 Nederlands NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Table of contents English General General Information ........................................................................................................ 8 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8 Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs .........
Special Audio CD feature ............................................................................................................................... 28 Playing a DivX disc .............................................................................................................................................29 Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show) ........................................................................................................ 30 Preview function ............................
General Information English WARNING! This unit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Accessories supplied – 1 remote control with batteries Cleaning discs Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a flat, hard and stable surface. Never place the unit on a carpet. – Never place this unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier). – Never put anything under this unit (e.g.
English Your DVD Player Front Panel View a STANDBY-ON e IR Sensor – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. – Point the remote control towards this sensor. b Disc Tray f PLAY/PAUSE u c OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Starts/pauses playback. g STOP Ç – Disc: stops playback. – Show information about the current status of this unit.
Remote Control English a2 – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. 1 b ç (Open/Close) – Opens/closes the disc tray. 2 c DISPLAY 3 – Displays the current status or disc information. 4 d – 5 6 7 8 9 – : Move cursor to up or down. : Press up or down for a slow forward or backward search. : Move cursor to left or right. : Press left or right for fast forward or backward search. e SETUP – Enters or exits the disc setup menu. f u (Play/Pause) – Starts or pauses playback.
Remote Control (continued) English j DISC MENU – Enters or exits disc contents menu. – For VCD 2.0 and SVCD, switches on or off the playback control mode. k OK – Confirms an entry or selection. 10 l RETURN/TITLE – Returns to the previous menu or shows title menu. 11 m . / > (Previous/Next) – Skips to the previous or next title/ chapter/track. – Press and hold this button for fast forward or backward search. n (Mute) – Mutes or restores the volume.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. D Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. Note: Never place any objects between the remote control and this unit while operating. E Select the desired function (for example u).
COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN TV English Basic Connections AUDIO IN VIDEO IN TV 2 Audio (red/white cables) 1 Video TV DVD player (rear) DVD TV OUT TV OUT Y HDMI OUT Y Pr Pb Step 1: Connecting to television This connection enables you to view the video playback from this unit. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection. – For a Scart TV, follow option 1. – For a progressive scan TV, follow option 2. – For a HDMI TV, follow option 3.
Basic Connections (continued) English HDTV/ DVI TV HDMI IN OR TV OUT Y HDMI OUT Pr Pb Option 3: Using HDMI or DVI TV socket HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure digital audio/video transmission without the loss of image quality. Connect a HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT socket on this unit to the HDMI input socket on a HDMI-compatible device (e.g., HDMI TV, HDCP compliant DVI TV). 14 Note: – This unit is HDMI CEC compatible.
English Basic Connections (continued) Y HDMI OUT Pr Pb Step 2: Connecting the power cord After everything is connected properly, plug the AC power cord into the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power turned on. Helpful Hint: – Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for identification and supply ratings.
Optional Connections English AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL STEREO DIGITAL 1 AV Receiver Audio (red/white cables) TV OUT Y HDMI OUT TV OUT Pr Pb Y HDMI OUT Pr Pb Connecting to an Analog Stereo System Connecting to a Digital AV Amplifier/Receiver You can connect this unit to a two channel stereo system (e.g. mini system, analog receiver) in order to enjoy stereo sound output. You can connect this unit to an AV amplifier/receiver in order to enjoy quality sound.
Finding the correct viewing channel A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on this unit. Setting language preferences The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. B Turn on the TV and switch it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen. You may go to the lowest channel on your TV, then press the Channel Down button on your TVs remote control until you see the Video In channel.
Getting Started (continued) English Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback You can select your preferred language settings for DVD playback. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language is used instead. A Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. B Press repeatedly to select { Preference Page }. C Use keys to select one of the options below and press .
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. Before you start... Ensure that you have connected this unit to a progressive scan TV (see ‘Option 2: Using Component Video sockets (Y Pb Pr)’.) A Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for this unit.
Getting Started (continued) English Setting the EasyLink control This feature enables HDMI CEC compliant devices to control each other with a single remote control. It is only available if you have connected this unit to HDMI CEC compliant TV or device with HDMI cable. A Turn on the HDMI CEC operations on your TV and other connected devices. (Refer to your TV or connected devices manual for details.) B Press SETUP on the remote control. C Press repeatedly to select { Video Setup Page }.
Playable discs Region codes for DVD discs DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same region as this unit. The region code for this unit is indicated at the rear panel. Region This unit plays: – Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) – Video CDs (VCDs) – Super Video CDs (SVCDs) – Finalised DVD Recordable (DVD±R), DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW) – Audio Compact Discs (CDs) – MP3/ WMA discs – The file extension has to be ‘.mp3’, ‘.
Disc Operations (continued) English Notes: appears on – If the inhibit icon TV when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – Never put any objects other than discs in the disc tray. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction. Playing a disc A Press 2 to turn on this unit. B Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for this unit. C Press çto open the disc tray. D Load a disc into the disc tray and press ç.
Helpful Hints: – For video disc, playback always resumes from the point where it was last stopped. To start playback from the beginning, press . while the message ‘Play from the start, press [ PREV ]’ is displayed. – This is a power-saving feature, this unit automatically switches to low power standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. – Screen saver starts automatically if playback is stopped for about 5 minutes.
Disc Operations (continued) English Repeating a specific section (A-B) Other playback features for video discs A While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the start point. B Press REPEAT A-B again to end the section. The section will now repeat continuously. C Press REPEAT A-B again to resume normal playback. Helpful Hints: – The marked section for repeat playback is only possible within the same track/chapter.
Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple sound track languages, or VCD/ SVCDs with multiple audio channels. For DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio languages. For VCD/SVCDs Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio channels provided by the disc. Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change to your desired language during playback.
Disc Operations (continued) English Using Display menu options This unit can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time), a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. DISPLAY OK Selecting title/chapter/track This option allows you to skip to a specific title/chapter/track in the current disc. A Move to { Title } / { Chapter } or { Track } option in the display menu and press .
Viewing playing time Preview function (VCD/SVCD/DVD) It shows the remaining/elapsed time display of the current disc. This function allows you to preview the contents of a VCD/SVCD/DVD disc. A Move to { Time Disp } in the display A Move to { Preview } in the display menu menu and press . The information and display are differ depending on the disc type. and press . The preview menu appears.
Disc Operations (continued) English Special Audio CD feature This is a time search option for audio CD playback. Playback skips to the time you input, within the disc or track. A During playback, press DISPLAY repeatedly to toggle between different time input options. Display Descriptions Disc Go To Time search within the disc. Track Go To Time search within a track. Select Track Select a track number. B Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time where playback should start (minutes:seconds).
Playing a DivX disc This unit supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a recordable disc. See ‘Setup Menu Options - { General Setup Page - DivX(R) VOD code }’ for details. Advance features of the DivX® Ultra Features Descriptions XSUB™ subtitles – allow multiple language subtitles selection for movie. Interactive video menus – provide easy access and control. – quick navigation to various scenes/features and select audio/subtitle options.
Disc Operations (continued) English Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show) Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. Preview function A During playback, press DISPLAY. 12 thumbnail pictures will be displayed on the TV. A Load a photo CD (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG). The picture menu appears on the TV. For Kodak disc, the slide show begins automatically. B Press u to start slide-show playback.
Playing a MP3/ WMA disc This unit can playback most of the MP3 and WMA files recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. A Load a MP3/WMA disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration. The disc menu appears on the TV. 01:42 04:40 128kbps 001/020 \MP3 -M P3 M P3 MP3 Music 1 MP3 Music 2 Picture 1 B Use keys to select
Disc Operations (continued) English Playing music and photo files simultaneously You can create a musical slide show playback if the disc contains both the MP3/WMA music and JPEG picture files. A Load a disc that contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG files. B Use keys to select a MP3/WMA file from the disc menu and press OK to start playback. C During MP3/WMA playback, use keys to select a JPEG file from the disc menu and press OK. Slideshow begins and continues till the end of the photo folder or album.
Setup Menu Options General Setup Page English Accessing the setup menu Disc Lock OSD Language You can change the settings in this unit to suit your particular requirements. Sleep Lip Sync Volume Auto Standby DivX(R) VOD Code OK See ‘General Setup Page’ on this chapter. SETUP Audio Setup Page Analog Output Digital Audio Setup A Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears. HDMI Audio Sound Mode CD Upsampling Night Mode B Use keys to select one of the setup menu.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English General Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Disc Lock Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent play of specific discs with the disc lock function. Up to 20 discs can be locked. { Lock } – To block the playback of the current disc. Subsequent access to a locked disc requires a six-digit password. The default password is ‘136900’ (see { Preference Page - Password }). { Unlock } – All discs can be played.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) General Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Standby Select this to switch this unit to standby mode when it is not in use for a period of time. { On } – Switched to 1ow power standby mode when playback has paused or stopped for more than 15 minutes. { Off } – Switch off the auto standby mode.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Analog Output This setting is only required if you have connected the audio output of this unit to a stereo device or TV using the analog output socket. { LT/RT } – The connected device has a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder. It can deliver the surround sound through the two speakers. { Stereo } – The connected device can only output stereo audio through two speakers.
Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) HDMI Audio This setting is only required if you are using the HDMI OUT socket to connect your TV or other display device. { On } – Enable audio output through HDMI connection. { Off } – Disable HDMI audio output. In this case, an alternative audio connection is required from this unit to your TV.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Night Mode 38 This mode optimises playback of sound at low volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be enhanced to an audible level. This feature is only applicable for DVD video discs with Dolby Digital mode. { On } – Turn on night mode. { Off } – Turn off night mode. Select this to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Type Select the colour system that matches the connected TV. It enables playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this unit. { PAL } – For PAL-system TV. { Multi } – For TV that is compatible with both PAL and NTSC. { NTSC } – For NTSC-system TV. TV Display The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV. { 4:3 Pan Scan } – For a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Picture Setting This unit provides three predefined sets of picture colour settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself. { Standard } – Original colour setting. { Vivid } – Vibrant colour setting. { Cool } – Soft colour setting. { Personal } – Select this to personalise the picture colour setting.
Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) HDMI Setup It provides the picture settings to enhance the appearance and picture quality for disc playback. This feature is only applicable if you have connected this unit to a HDMI-compatible TV/device. { Resolution } – Select a suitable video resolution that is compatible with your TV display capability. { Auto } It detects and selects the best supported video resolution automatically.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) HDMI Setup Continued... { EasyLink } – Enable HDMI CEC compliant TV/devices to control each other with a single remote control. Note: – Your TV and other connected devices must be compliant with HDMI CEC. – You must turn on the HDMI CEC operations on your TV/devices before you can enjoy the EasyLink controls. See your TVs/devices manual for details.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple sound tracks. Subtitle Select the preferred subtitle language for DVDs playback. Disc Menu Select the preferred disc menu language for DVDs playback. Note: If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available on the DVDs, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Preference Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) Mp3/Jpeg Nav Mp3/Jpeg Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy navigation. { Without Menu } – Display all the files contained in the MP3/ Picture disc. { With Menu } – Display the folder menu of the MP3/ Picture disc. Password Select this to set the password for Parental control and Disc Lock.
English Software upgrade Installing the latest software Philips provides software upgrades to make sure that this unit is compatible with the newest formats. To check the updates, compare the current software version of this unit with the latest software version available at the Philips website. A Press ç to open the disc tray. B Press numeric keypad ‘55’ on the remote control. C Write down the file name. D Press SETUP, then press numeric keypad ‘1379’ to check the current software version. E Go to www.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair this unit yourself, as this invalidate the warranty. Do not open this unit as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking this unit for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON on the unit to turn on the power. – Ensure that the AC outlet have power.
Problem Solution The remote control does not function properly. – Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of this unit (not towards the TV). – Remove any obstacles between this unit and the remote control. – Batteries are weak, replace the batteries. – Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the remote control (± signs). The unit does not start playback. – Load a readable disc with the playback side facing inwards. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem Solution No sound during DivX® movies playback. – The audio codec may not be supported by this unit. An DivX® movies does not repeat. – Check that file size of the movie does not exceed the file size of the disc during downloading. Certain DivX® files does not play or are skipped. – Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete file. – Make sure the file name extension is correct. You can check this using a computer with CD-ROM.
TV STANDARD AUDIO PERFORMANCE (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines 625 525 Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) DA Converter DVD SVCD 24 bit, 192 kHz fs 96 kHz 4 Hz - 44 kHz fs 48 kHz 4 Hz - 22 kHz fs 48 kHz 4 Hz - 22 kHz fs 44.1kHz 4 Hz - 20 kHz fs 44.1kHz 4 Hz - 20 kHz VIDEO PERFORMANCE CD/VCD Video DAC Y Pb Pr RGB (SCART) Signal-Noise (1kHz) Dynamic range(1kHz) Crosstalk (1kHz) Distortion/noise (1kHz) MPEG MP3 12 bit, 108 MHz 0.7 Vpp ~ 75 ohm 0.
Glossary English Analog audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound is available if you use the AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT sockets. These red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a highdefinition or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. Files are recognised by their file extension ‘JPG or JPEG’. Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking at the product label.
