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... the double-D symbol are prohibited. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. These limits are designed to possible eye injury. Department of manufacture. High Quality: This VCR of the DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter... Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: DVD740VR Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O.
... the double-D symbol are prohibited. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. These limits are designed to possible eye injury. Department of manufacture. High Quality: This VCR of the DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter... Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: DVD740VR Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O.
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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/VCR Controls Display Panel (DVD... 18 Display Panel (VCR 19 ...
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/VCR Controls Display Panel (DVD... 18 Display Panel (VCR 19 ...
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...; Subtitles* • Zoom Playback * If available on Video Cassettes when the DVD/VCR is stopped. All DVDs do not have menus. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 5 Introduction 5 Welcome! MP3 Indicates the feature is in DVD mode. Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus. Read this owner's manual carefully to learn how to...
...; Subtitles* • Zoom Playback * If available on Video Cassettes when the DVD/VCR is stopped. All DVDs do not have menus. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 5 Introduction 5 Welcome! MP3 Indicates the feature is in DVD mode. Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus. Read this owner's manual carefully to learn how to...
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...Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW) and Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW). DVDs must be covered by the warranty if damage occurs. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 6 6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play the DVD in this DVD/VCR has a...Philips recommends you view tapes recorded in different color systems throughout the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada, upper regions of the world. DVD DVD Audio CD Recordable ReWritable CD-RW DVD+RW Region Codes This DVD/VCR has a Region One (1) DVD Player. The DVD Player can only play on DVD...
...Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW) and Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW). DVDs must be covered by the warranty if damage occurs. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 6 6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play the DVD in this DVD/VCR has a...Philips recommends you view tapes recorded in different color systems throughout the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada, upper regions of the world. DVD DVD Audio CD Recordable ReWritable CD-RW DVD+RW Region Codes This DVD/VCR has a Region One (1) DVD Player. The DVD Player can only play on DVD...
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...or change connections with the supplied RF coaxial cable. q Depending on page 11. Follow the specific steps for good picture quality. Connect the DVD/VCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the manuals of jacks and connectors on pages 8-13. Before you choose. q Refer to your Stereo ...ohm, use the Component Video jacks (Y Cr Cb) for the best sound quality. Once you have finished hooking up the DVD/VCR, go to its Component Video In channel. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 7 Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... If your choice on the other devices...
...or change connections with the supplied RF coaxial cable. q Depending on page 11. Follow the specific steps for good picture quality. Connect the DVD/VCR's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the manuals of jacks and connectors on pages 8-13. Before you choose. q Refer to your Stereo ...ohm, use the Component Video jacks (Y Cr Cb) for the best sound quality. Once you have finished hooking up the DVD/VCR, go to its Component Video In channel. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 7 Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... If your choice on the other devices...
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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. 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the ANT-...TV channel is set to page 15 before turning on channel 03. Antenna Indoor/Outdoor (300 ohm) Back of DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cr OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO R Cb ANT-IN ...
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. 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the ANT-...TV channel is set to page 15 before turning on channel 03. Antenna Indoor/Outdoor (300 ohm) Back of DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cr OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO R Cb ANT-IN ...
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...the DVD/VCR. On the VCR of the DVD/VCR, set on the back of the DVD/VCR). With the connection on this page: q Select TV channels at the Cable Box/DBS, not the DVD/VCR. When you enter the channel you want to view/record at a time. 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 appear on the front of the DVD/VCR 2) Press VCR/TV to choose VCR position. q You may not view a ...
...the DVD/VCR. On the VCR of the DVD/VCR, set on the back of the DVD/VCR). With the connection on this page: q Select TV channels at the Cable Box/DBS, not the DVD/VCR. When you enter the channel you want to view/record at a time. 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 appear on the front of the DVD/VCR 2) Press VCR/TV to choose VCR position. q You may not view a ...
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... the connection on the TV. Start the recording. 4) Press the VCR/TV button once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. Set the TV to record at the Cable Box/DBS. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont'd) 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 both the VCR and the DVD Player. 1 Cable Signal DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3...
... the connection on the TV. Start the recording. 4) Press the VCR/TV button once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. Set the TV to record at the Cable Box/DBS. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont'd) 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 both the VCR and the DVD Player. 1 Cable Signal DVD/VCR ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3...
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..., use the red cable. 3 Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and to the VIDEO IN jack on the DVD/VCR. 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 white audio cable to connect the DVD/VCR's white DVD/VCR ...
..., use the red cable. 3 Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and to the VIDEO IN jack on the DVD/VCR. 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 white audio cable to connect the DVD/VCR's white DVD/VCR ...
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...page 11. 4 Connect the power cords of the DVD/VCR and the TV's Antenna In jack, or connect the yellow video cable. To connect the supplied yellow video cable, see step 3 on the TV. 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/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO...
...page 11. 4 Connect the power cords of the DVD/VCR and the TV's Antenna In jack, or connect the yellow video cable. To connect the supplied yellow video cable, see step 3 on the TV. 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/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO...
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... or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of the DVD/VCR and the TV's Antenna In jack, or connect the supplied red/white audio cables. 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 to a Dolby Digital... damage the speakers. So, in order to use component video cable or S-Video cable instead for VCR features. 4 Plug in the DVD Disc menu. To use the VCR features or view TV channels at the DVD/VCR, you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Stereo Receiver, set it to the correct Video In channel. 5 You are...
... or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of the DVD/VCR and the TV's Antenna In jack, or connect the supplied red/white audio cables. 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 to a Dolby Digital... damage the speakers. So, in order to use component video cable or S-Video cable instead for VCR features. 4 Plug in the DVD Disc menu. To use the VCR features or view TV channels at the DVD/VCR, you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Stereo Receiver, set it to the correct Video In channel. 5 You are...
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...Using the Remote Control q Point the remote control at the TV. Do not point the remote control at the DVD/VCR's remote sensor 2 (see page 20) when using the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR. Specialized companies can be disposed of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. 1 2...product to increase the amount that may result in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of as small chemi- DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 14 14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in bodily injury or damage to the unit: Install ALL batteries ...
...Using the Remote Control q Point the remote control at the TV. Do not point the remote control at the DVD/VCR's remote sensor 2 (see page 20) when using the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR. Specialized companies can be disposed of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. 1 2...product to increase the amount that may result in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of as small chemi- DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 14 14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in bodily injury or damage to the unit: Install ALL batteries ...
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... TV. The display shown below will appear. (If the display does not appear, check your DVD/VCR, make sure batteries are connected correctly. PUSH CH UP KEY OR... These channels will memorize all... of the DVD/VCR. Channels will not be in VCR mode, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 15 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Before... turning on the screen. • If you try to program channels when there is no antenna or Cable TV signal connected to the ANT-IN jack of the DVD/VCR...
... TV. The display shown below will appear. (If the display does not appear, check your DVD/VCR, make sure batteries are connected correctly. PUSH CH UP KEY OR... These channels will memorize all... of the DVD/VCR. Channels will not be in VCR mode, press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 15 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Before... turning on the screen. • If you try to program channels when there is no antenna or Cable TV signal connected to the ANT-IN jack of the DVD/VCR...
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... on page 39. • You must connect the DVD/VCR to a TV using the RF coaxial cable or the audio/video cables in order to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct audio and video in channel at the TV. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 16 16 Video... Cassette Playback VCR Read and follow the steps below to play a tape recorded in S-VHS format on this unit, you can not get the high resolution that would be available on the DVD/VCR. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to use the VCR features...
... on page 39. • You must connect the DVD/VCR to a TV using the RF coaxial cable or the audio/video cables in order to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct audio and video in channel at the TV. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 16 16 Video... Cassette Playback VCR Read and follow the steps below to play a tape recorded in S-VHS format on this unit, you can not get the high resolution that would be available on the DVD/VCR. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to use the VCR features...
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... DVD/VCR will be in DVD mode. The DVD/VCR will turn on the DVD/VCR again and reinsert the Disc for playback. • When you press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (DVD) on the front of the DVD/VCR. If a DVD menu appears instead, see page 48. This does not indicate a problem with the label facing up . DVD740VR ...4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 17 Disc Playback 17 DVD AUDIO CD q Before you begin, turn on the DVD/VCR. Then, press DVD. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE on automatically and will begin unless you try a feature. ...
... DVD/VCR will be in DVD mode. The DVD/VCR will turn on the DVD/VCR again and reinsert the Disc for playback. • When you press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (DVD) on the front of the DVD/VCR. If a DVD menu appears instead, see page 48. This does not indicate a problem with the label facing up . DVD740VR ...4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 17 Disc Playback 17 DVD AUDIO CD q Before you begin, turn on the DVD/VCR. Then, press DVD. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE on automatically and will begin unless you try a feature. ...
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...is on. Displays the elapsed playing time of the DVD/VCR or OUTPUT SELECT on the remote control. Power is in the tray and ready for playback. B B: Appears during Disc playback. 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 Repeat Playback you have selected. You can only watch DVDs when the red DVD light is open. CD: Lights when an...
...is on. Displays the elapsed playing time of the DVD/VCR or OUTPUT SELECT on the remote control. Power is in the tray and ready for playback. B B: Appears during Disc playback. 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 Repeat Playback you have selected. You can only watch DVDs when the red DVD light is open. CD: Lights when an...
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...This light appears when the DVD/VCR is paused. It flashes when recording is in VCR mode. TIMER Light This red light glows when the DVD/VCR is in the DVD/VCR. Details are finished. In VCR position, you can only watch or record TV channels (changing TV channels at the VCR). CST.IN Light (cassette... red light appears when the power is in VCR position. 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. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 19 Display...
...This light appears when the DVD/VCR is paused. It flashes when recording is in VCR mode. TIMER Light This red light glows when the DVD/VCR is in the DVD/VCR. Details are finished. In VCR position, you can only watch or record TV channels (changing TV channels at the VCR). CST.IN Light (cassette... red light appears when the power is in VCR position. 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. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 19 Display...
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...an item in the VCR menu. OPEN/CLOSE Button (DVD) Press to rewind or fast forward a video cassette. Press and hold for three seconds for a forward or reverse search. REW, F.FWD Buttons (rewind, fast forward VCR) Press to open or close the Disc tray. Details are on page 17. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12...:08 PM Page 20 20 Front Panel SOURCE Button Press to play a video cassette. PLAY Button (VCR) Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode. AUDIO and VIDEO In Jacks Connect audio and video cables coming from ...
...an item in the VCR menu. OPEN/CLOSE Button (DVD) Press to rewind or fast forward a video cassette. Press and hold for three seconds for a forward or reverse search. REW, F.FWD Buttons (rewind, fast forward VCR) Press to open or close the Disc tray. Details are on page 17. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12...:08 PM Page 20 20 Front Panel SOURCE Button Press to play a video cassette. PLAY Button (VCR) Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode. AUDIO and VIDEO In Jacks Connect audio and video cables coming from ...
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...VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, and COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks are on pages 8-13. ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the...the S-Video In jack of a television. Details are on page 11. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 21 Rear Panel 21 ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Coaxial ...
...VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, and COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks are on pages 8-13. ANT-IN ANT-OUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO R DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Y S-VIDEO L Cb OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / MULTICHANNEL COAXIAL VIDEO R Cr VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the...the S-Video In jack of a television. Details are on page 11. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 21 Rear Panel 21 ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Coaxial ...
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... menu items. PLAY B (o) Button Press to access or remove the VCR's onscreen status display. DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT Button In VCR mode, press to begin Disc or tape playback. In DVD mode, press to exit on-screen VCR menus. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 22 22 Remote Control Buttons MARKER Button ...Press to set a Marker, which gives you quick access to points you have Cable TV, channels 1-125 are on page 55. DVD Button Press before ...
... menu items. PLAY B (o) Button Press to access or remove the VCR's onscreen status display. DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT Button In VCR mode, press to begin Disc or tape playback. In DVD mode, press to exit on-screen VCR menus. DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:08 PM Page 22 22 Remote Control Buttons MARKER Button ...Press to set a Marker, which gives you quick access to points you have Cable TV, channels 1-125 are on page 55. DVD Button Press before ...