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... at time of Discs are designed to operate it. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that to radio communications. Use of the DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is protected by method claims of Dolby Laboratories. High Quality: This VCR of this...close to correct the interference by Macrovision Corporation and is encouraged to try to the point of Conformity Model Number: DVD740VR Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. This equipment generates, uses, and can be authorized by one or more of the FCC Rules...
... at time of Discs are designed to operate it. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that to radio communications. Use of the DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is protected by method claims of Dolby Laboratories. High Quality: This VCR of this...close to correct the interference by Macrovision Corporation and is encouraged to try to the point of Conformity Model Number: DVD740VR Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. This equipment generates, uses, and can be authorized by one or more of the FCC Rules...
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DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents General Information Safety and General Information 3 Table of Contents 4 Introduction 5 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes 6 Initial DVD/VCR Setup Hookups 7-13 Remote Control Setup 14 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Basic Playback Video Cassette Playback 16 Disc Playback 17 Basic DVD... Setup 24-26 Clock (VCR 27 Daylight-Savings Time 28 Language Selection (VCR 29 VCR On-Screen Status Displays 30 DVD Player Setup Options On-Screen Displays 65 Display Settings 66-67 Language Settings 68-69 Audio Settings 70 Black Level Settings,...
DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents General Information Safety and General Information 3 Table of Contents 4 Introduction 5 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes 6 Initial DVD/VCR Setup Hookups 7-13 Remote Control Setup 14 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Basic Playback Video Cassette Playback 16 Disc Playback 17 Basic DVD... Setup 24-26 Clock (VCR 27 Daylight-Savings Time 28 Language Selection (VCR 29 VCR On-Screen Status Displays 30 DVD Player Setup Options On-Screen Displays 65 Display Settings 66-67 Language Settings 68-69 Audio Settings 70 Black Level Settings,...
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...feature is available on the remote control. DVD manufacturers set of equipment. DVD Disc Menus... Some instructions explain how to make it may not be available if the current DVD does not include that is in the top right corner of the DVD Player or a DVD. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page ...5 Introduction 5 Welcome! Details are provided with MP3 files when the DVD/VCR is not currently available.
...feature is available on the remote control. DVD manufacturers set of equipment. DVD Disc Menus... Some instructions explain how to make it may not be available if the current DVD does not include that is in the top right corner of the DVD Player or a DVD. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page ...5 Introduction 5 Welcome! Details are provided with MP3 files when the DVD/VCR is not currently available.
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...recorded in slow speed (SLP). Look for the symbols below . DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region Codes and Color Systems as well. This DVD Player uses NTSC, so DVDs you cannot play on the DVD Player. Philips recommends you view tapes recorded in the NTSC system. The number inside...the following discs might play, but video will not be listed on the DVD or on the Disc case. The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which is compatible with the same region code. A DVD labelled for other regions. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 6 6 Playable Discs and Video ...
...recorded in slow speed (SLP). Look for the symbols below . DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region Codes and Color Systems as well. This DVD Player uses NTSC, so DVDs you cannot play on the DVD Player. Philips recommends you view tapes recorded in the NTSC system. The number inside...the following discs might play, but video will not be listed on the DVD or on the Disc case. The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which is compatible with the same region code. A DVD labelled for other regions. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 6 6 Playable Discs and Video ...
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... your other equipment so you to purchase additional cables. This connection allows you can see DVD features on the TV. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 7 Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Details are on the DVD/VCR. q Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. After hooking up everything. Remember... Such channels...
... your other equipment so you to purchase additional cables. This connection allows you can see DVD features on the TV. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 7 Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Details are on the DVD/VCR. q Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. After hooking up everything. Remember... Such channels...
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... R Cb ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 5 You are ready to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the DVD/VCR. Set the TV to page 15 before turning on the TV. Go to the same channel. For...Plug in the power cords of the TV and the DVD/VCR. 4 Set the CH3/CH4 switch on channel 03. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 8 8 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to TV only Simplest connection using only supplied ...black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player....
... R Cb ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 5 You are ready to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the DVD/VCR. Set the TV to page 15 before turning on the TV. Go to the same channel. For...Plug in the power cords of the TV and the DVD/VCR. 4 Set the CH3/CH4 switch on channel 03. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 8 8 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to TV only Simplest connection using only supplied ...black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player....
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DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 9 Hookups (cont'd) 9 DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of the DVD/VCR 2) Press VCR/TV to...CH3/CH4 switch is step 5 on page 35.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on the DVD/VCR. q You can only program a timer recording for a timer recording. There are recording. With the connection...the one supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the front of the DVD/VCR 3) Press VCR, then press the CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) buttons to set the DVD/VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04). 4)...
DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 9 Hookups (cont'd) 9 DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of the DVD/VCR 2) Press VCR/TV to...CH3/CH4 switch is step 5 on page 35.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on the DVD/VCR. q You can only program a timer recording for a timer recording. There are recording. With the connection...the one supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the front of the DVD/VCR 3) Press VCR, then press the CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) buttons to set the DVD/VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04). 4)...
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...as the one channel while recording another. The green VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR 3) Press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) to select the channel you want to record at the Cable Box... DVD/VCR's ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack. 2 Use an RF coaxial cable (as the DVD/VCR's CH3/CH4 switch. Start the recording. 4) Press the VCR/TV button once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. DVD740VR ...4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using ...
...as the one channel while recording another. The green VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR 3) Press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) to select the channel you want to record at the Cable Box... DVD/VCR's ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack. 2 Use an RF coaxial cable (as the DVD/VCR's CH3/CH4 switch. Start the recording. 4) Press the VCR/TV button once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. DVD740VR ...4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to Cable Box/DBS (Satellite Receiver) and TV Using ...
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... the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the white audio cable to connect the DVD/VCR's white DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack. Therefore, in order to use ... the ANT-OUT jack of both the VCR and the DVD Player. See your TV. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 11 Hookups (cont'd) 11 DVD/VCR to a TV that has Audio and Video In... jacks Using the supplied red, white, and yellow cables This connection will not use the red cable. 3 Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the DVD...
... the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the white audio cable to connect the DVD/VCR's white DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack. Therefore, in order to use ... the ANT-OUT jack of both the VCR and the DVD Player. See your TV. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 11 Hookups (cont'd) 11 DVD/VCR to a TV that has Audio and Video In... jacks Using the supplied red, white, and yellow cables This connection will not use the red cable. 3 Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the DVD...
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...red/white/yellow audio/video cables for VCR playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel at the DVD/VCR, you are ready to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. To connect the ...the Stereo's Auxiliary IN station. If you play a DVD when the settings are on page 70. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to a Stereo and to a TV that has... Component Video In jacks Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR 1 ANT-IN ANT-OUT IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD...
...red/white/yellow audio/video cables for VCR playback, choose the Audio/Video In channel at the DVD/VCR, you are ready to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. To connect the ...the Stereo's Auxiliary IN station. If you play a DVD when the settings are on page 70. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont'd) DVD/VCR to a Stereo and to a TV that has... Component Video In jacks Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR 1 ANT-IN ANT-OUT IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD...
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...AUDIO IN 1 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of the DVD/VCR. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. 5 You are ready to...DVD/VCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the TV. Go to page 15 before turning on the stereo receiver and select its Auxiliary IN channel. Turn on the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR... 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 13 Hookups (cont'd) 13 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo Receiver that is not connected...
...AUDIO IN 1 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of the DVD/VCR. Turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. 5 You are ready to...DVD/VCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the TV. Go to page 15 before turning on the stereo receiver and select its Auxiliary IN channel. Turn on the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR... 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 13 Hookups (cont'd) 13 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo Receiver that is not connected...
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... battery leakage that needs to be recycled and reused. and Remove batteries when the unit will not be disposed of as small chemi- DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 14 14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on...recycle your old product, batteries, and packaging whenever you replace existing equipment. q Battery Usage CAUTION - Do not point the remote control at the DVD/VCR's remote sensor 2 (see page 20) when using the remote control to the unit: Install ALL batteries correctly, with alkaline; markings on ...
... battery leakage that needs to be recycled and reused. and Remove batteries when the unit will not be disposed of as small chemi- DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 14 14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on...recycle your old product, batteries, and packaging whenever you replace existing equipment. q Battery Usage CAUTION - Do not point the remote control at the DVD/VCR's remote sensor 2 (see page 20) when using the remote control to the unit: Install ALL batteries correctly, with alkaline; markings on ...
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...MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7...IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 15 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Before turning on your hookups, then follow...To skip step 3, press DISC/MENU. PUSH STOP 5 Within 60 seconds, press CHANNEL/SKIP G (o) to the DVD/VCR's ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack and press CHANNEL/SKIP G (o) again. q You cannot program channels ...
...MARKER POWER SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REC/OTR TITLE REPEAT CHANNEL/SKIP CLEAR MODE REPEAT A-B RETURN OUTPUT SELECT DVD VCR DISC MENU OK STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE TIMER SET 1 23 VCR/TV 4 56 MEMORY 7...IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 15 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Before turning on your hookups, then follow...To skip step 3, press DISC/MENU. PUSH STOP 5 Within 60 seconds, press CHANNEL/SKIP G (o) to the DVD/VCR's ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack and press CHANNEL/SKIP G (o) again. q You cannot program channels ...
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... MENU OK 3 4 5 STOP PLAY REW 1 4 FF PAUSE TIMER SET 23 VCR/TV 56 6 Press STOP/EJECT on the back of the DVD/VCR. 3 If playback does not start automatically. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 16 16 Video Cassette Playback VCR Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Turn... on the TV and set to. Helpful Hints • If the tape you connected the DVD/VCR to use the VCR features. Or...
... MENU OK 3 4 5 STOP PLAY REW 1 4 FF PAUSE TIMER SET 23 VCR/TV 56 6 Press STOP/EJECT on the back of the DVD/VCR. 3 If playback does not start automatically. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 16 16 Video Cassette Playback VCR Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Turn... on the TV and set to. Helpful Hints • If the tape you connected the DVD/VCR to use the VCR features. Or...
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... reinsert the Disc for playback. • When the DVD or CD light appears on the display panel, the Disc is loaded completely and is ready for playback. • When you press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (DVD) on the front of the DVD/VCR to stop . DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 17 Disc... Playback 17 DVD AUDIO CD q Before you begin, turn on automatically and will be in the tray with the...
... reinsert the Disc for playback. • When the DVD or CD light appears on the display panel, the Disc is loaded completely and is ready for playback. • When you press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (DVD) on the front of the DVD/VCR to stop . DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 17 Disc... Playback 17 DVD AUDIO CD q Before you begin, turn on automatically and will be in the tray with the...
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..., press the SOURCE button on the remote control. Details are on page 53. Details are on pages 66-67. This also may appear as the DVD Player tries to load a Disc. A-B: Appears during A-B Repeat Playback. Tray is opening or is loading. Tray is in the tray and ready for playback. You... can adjust the brightness of Repeat Playback you have selected. See Display Messages below. TITLE CHP. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 18 18 Display Panel (DVD) Display with A-B, TITLE, CHP., or TRK., depending on the type of the display.
..., press the SOURCE button on the remote control. Details are on page 53. Details are on pages 66-67. This also may appear as the DVD Player tries to load a Disc. A-B: Appears during A-B Repeat Playback. Tray is opening or is loading. Tray is in the tray and ready for playback. You... can adjust the brightness of Repeat Playback you have selected. See Display Messages below. TITLE CHP. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 18 18 Display Panel (DVD) Display with A-B, TITLE, CHP., or TRK., depending on the type of the display.
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...flashes when recording is on . In VCR position, you can only watch or record TV channels (changing TV channels at the VCR). POWER ON/OFF DVD VIDEO SOURCE STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC CHANNEL TIMER VCR/TV CST.IN VIDEO L AUDIO R REC (record) Light This red light appears during... a One-Touch Recording. VCR/TV Light This green light appears when the VCR is in the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 19 Display Panel (VCR) 19 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here. CST.IN Light (cassette inside) This green...
...flashes when recording is on . In VCR position, you can only watch or record TV channels (changing TV channels at the VCR). POWER ON/OFF DVD VIDEO SOURCE STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC CHANNEL TIMER VCR/TV CST.IN VIDEO L AUDIO R REC (record) Light This red light appears during... a One-Touch Recording. VCR/TV Light This green light appears when the VCR is in the DVD/VCR. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 19 Display Panel (VCR) 19 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here. CST.IN Light (cassette inside) This green...
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...press to start a recording. REC (record) button (VCR) Press once to change TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Press repeatedly to play a video cassette. Details are on page 17. Details are on page 42....Press to release Slow, Search, or Still mode and return to select DVD mode or VCR mode. Details are on and off. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 20 20 Front Panel SOURCE Button ...Press to playback. STOP Button (DVD) Press to stop Disc playback. OPEN/CLOSE Button (DVD) Press to rewind or...
...press to start a recording. REC (record) button (VCR) Press once to change TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Press repeatedly to play a video cassette. Details are on page 17. Details are on page 42....Press to release Slow, Search, or Still mode and return to select DVD mode or VCR mode. Details are on and off. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 20 20 Front Panel SOURCE Button ...Press to playback. STOP Button (DVD) Press to stop Disc playback. OPEN/CLOSE Button (DVD) Press to rewind or...
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... of a television or other audio equipment. Details are two sets of AUDIO OUT jacks in DVD mode. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT Jack Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the Audio In... jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or another VCR, or an audio source here. There are on page 11. Details are on page 38. DVD740VR... 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 21 Rear Panel 21 ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System. Details are on page 38. DVD/VCR...
... of a television or other audio equipment. Details are two sets of AUDIO OUT jacks in DVD mode. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT Jack Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the Audio In... jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or another VCR, or an audio source here. There are on page 11. Details are on page 38. DVD740VR... 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 21 Rear Panel 21 ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System. Details are on page 38. DVD/VCR...
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...in VCR mode, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. FF g (B) (fast forward) Button In DVD mode, press to start slow motion playback. Press when DVD playback is paused to fast forward the Disc. In VCR mode, press to access Disc information...89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT POWER y Button Press to play a Track, Audio CD, Title, or Chapter repeatedly. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 22 22 Remote Control Buttons MARKER Button Press to set up VCR features or to select TV channels. SUBTITLE...
...in VCR mode, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. FF g (B) (fast forward) Button In DVD mode, press to start slow motion playback. Press when DVD playback is paused to fast forward the Disc. In VCR mode, press to access Disc information...89 +10 0 SPEED SEARCH MODE DISPLAY ZOOM SLOW TIME SEARCH STATUS/EXIT POWER y Button Press to play a Track, Audio CD, Title, or Chapter repeatedly. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 22 22 Remote Control Buttons MARKER Button Press to set up VCR features or to select TV channels. SUBTITLE...