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Philips DVD-Video/SACD Player 963SA DVD Progressive Scan SACD PICTURE QUALITY • 108 Mhz/13bit (video oversampling) DAC for optimum CD-R and CD-RW playback and multi-session MP3 • SACD/CD text advanced setting for Gamma, Chroma/Luma and DNR/Sharpness • Crystal Clear Pro™ 3:2 pull down progressive ... clear sound • Rigid chassis with double bottom plate for superior acoustic isolation • Audio direct mode for pure CD and SACD playback GREAT CONVENIENCE • Dual laser optical pickup unit for ultimate picture quality • Digital Crystal Clear -
Philips DVD-Video/SACD Player 963SA DVD Progressive Scan SACD PICTURE QUALITY • 108 Mhz/13bit (video oversampling) DAC for optimum CD-R and CD-RW playback and multi-session MP3 • SACD/CD text advanced setting for Gamma, Chroma/Luma and DNR/Sharpness • Crystal Clear Pro™ 3:2 pull down progressive ... clear sound • Rigid chassis with double bottom plate for superior acoustic isolation • Audio direct mode for pure CD and SACD playback GREAT CONVENIENCE • Dual laser optical pickup unit for ultimate picture quality • Digital Crystal Clear -
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output: 2V rms voltage (OdB) Channel unbalance: DVD-Video/SACD Player 963SA DVD Technical specifications Playback system • SACD multi-channel • SACD Stereo • DVD-Video • Video CD (VCD) • S-Video CD (SVCD) • MP3-CD • CD (CD-R and CD-RW)1 • DVD+RW SACD audio performance D/A converter: DSD SACD: fs 2.8224Mhz, DC-100kHz Max.
output: 2V rms voltage (OdB) Channel unbalance: DVD-Video/SACD Player 963SA DVD Technical specifications Playback system • SACD multi-channel • SACD Stereo • DVD-Video • Video CD (VCD) • S-Video CD (SVCD) • MP3-CD • CD (CD-R and CD-RW)1 • DVD+RW SACD audio performance D/A converter: DSD SACD: fs 2.8224Mhz, DC-100kHz Max.
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... can help , call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you get started. S Read this Philips product. Congratulations on purchasing this manual first! For fast help you for making Philips a part of your home! DVDVideo / SACD Player Owner's Manual DFVWD9C6738S8A T! Do not attempt to return this product to get the most from...
... can help , call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you get started. S Read this Philips product. Congratulations on purchasing this manual first! For fast help you for making Philips a part of your home! DVDVideo / SACD Player Owner's Manual DFVWD9C6738S8A T! Do not attempt to return this product to get the most from...
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...times in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of procedures other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. DVD/SACD Serial No Laser safety This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should be released at... the bottom of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to service this information for DVD movies to your DVD/SACD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this device. LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAlAs 650 ...
...times in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of procedures other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. DVD/SACD Serial No Laser safety This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should be released at... the bottom of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to service this information for DVD movies to your DVD/SACD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this device. LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAlAs 650 ...
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.../Track/Disc 28 Access Control Child Lock 29 Parental Control 29-30 Specifications Specifications 31 Maintenance Maintenance 31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 32-33 5 SACD playback 22 Contents Playing an Audio CD 23 Playing a disc 23 Special DVD features 23 Title/Disc Menu 23 Camera Angle 23... Changing the Audio Language 23 Subtitle Language 23 Special VCD & SVCD Features 24 Playback Control (PBC 24 Special CD, SACD & MP3 Features 24 CD text, SACD text and MP3 text 24 General Features 24-27 Moving to a Digital Audio Equipment ----- 13 Inserting batteries into the Remote...
.../Track/Disc 28 Access Control Child Lock 29 Parental Control 29-30 Specifications Specifications 31 Maintenance Maintenance 31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 32-33 5 SACD playback 22 Contents Playing an Audio CD 23 Playing a disc 23 Special DVD features 23 Title/Disc Menu 23 Camera Angle 23... Changing the Audio Language 23 Subtitle Language 23 Special VCD & SVCD Features 24 Playback Control (PBC 24 Special CD, SACD & MP3 Features 24 CD text, SACD text and MP3 text 24 General Features 24-27 Moving to a Digital Audio Equipment ----- 13 Inserting batteries into the Remote...
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... may appears on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) is identical with no disc in front of Audio CDs SACD - Description refers to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Supplied accessories...until normal playback is not available on for about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD player.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of your local power supply. Audio cable - AC power cord q In cabinet,...
... may appears on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) is identical with no disc in front of Audio CDs SACD - Description refers to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Supplied accessories...until normal playback is not available on for about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD player.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of your local power supply. Audio cable - AC power cord q In cabinet,...
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...CDs by and DVD laser.The bottom reflective layer with the possibility of almost all existing audio formats. The hybrid version of the SACD guarantees backward compatibility with the installed base of reality.The new audio standard IS reality! Each type may contain both information areas ...ear is no longer limited to a close simulation of CD and DVD players. Additional features, including multi-channel, can be offered. At Philips the future starts today with the Super Audio Compact Disc player.This Super Audio CD player combines superior sound quality with conventional CD sound is...
...CDs by and DVD laser.The bottom reflective layer with the possibility of almost all existing audio formats. The hybrid version of the SACD guarantees backward compatibility with the installed base of reality.The new audio standard IS reality! Each type may contain both information areas ...ear is no longer limited to a close simulation of CD and DVD players. Additional features, including multi-channel, can be offered. At Philips the future starts today with the Super Audio Compact Disc player.This Super Audio CD player combines superior sound quality with conventional CD sound is...
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... current status of the player ; to stop playback AUDIO DIRECT - shut down video circuity to obtain better audio quality STANDBY-ON DVD 963SA DVD VIDEO/SACD PLAYER UPSAMPLING PROGRESSIVE SOUND MODE SCAN PROGRESSIVE SCAN AUDIO DIRECT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE REPEAT PREV NEXT Disc tray SOUND - selects required sound mode...
... current status of the player ; to stop playback AUDIO DIRECT - shut down video circuity to obtain better audio quality STANDBY-ON DVD 963SA DVD VIDEO/SACD PLAYER UPSAMPLING PROGRESSIVE SOUND MODE SCAN PROGRESSIVE SCAN AUDIO DIRECT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE REPEAT PREV NEXT Disc tray SOUND - selects required sound mode...
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...-by-frame playback SUBTITLE - Functional Overview Remote Control T-C - to display bit rate indicator during playback (DVD, SVCD) SYSTEM MENU - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for about two seconds 10 go to previous menu DISC MENU - search backward* / go back to a previous...
...-by-frame playback SUBTITLE - Functional Overview Remote Control T-C - to display bit rate indicator during playback (DVD, SVCD) SYSTEM MENU - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for about two seconds 10 go to previous menu DISC MENU - search backward* / go back to a previous...
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...not possible, connect the DVD player's LEFT/RIGHT FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, LEFT/RIGHT SURROUND connectors to the corresponding inputs on your DVD/SACD player. Interlace: Select this setting when connected to the PHONO IN of your amplifier or receiver. a VCR, to avoid distortion because DVD... equipment. VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y Progressive Interlace FRONT CENTER SURROUND L L R R FRONT SUB WF SURROUND 11 Connect the DVD/SACD player directly to the AUDIO Left/Right INPUT on the capabilities of your existing equipment. The following connections, depending on the TV. Sound 1 ...
...not possible, connect the DVD player's LEFT/RIGHT FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, LEFT/RIGHT SURROUND connectors to the corresponding inputs on your DVD/SACD player. Interlace: Select this setting when connected to the PHONO IN of your amplifier or receiver. a VCR, to avoid distortion because DVD... equipment. VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y Progressive Interlace FRONT CENTER SURROUND L L R R FRONT SUB WF SURROUND 11 Connect the DVD/SACD player directly to the AUDIO Left/Right INPUT on the capabilities of your existing equipment. The following connections, depending on the TV. Sound 1 ...
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For the best sound quality with playback of audio CDs and stereo SACDs, always use the left and right connectors of audio CDs, stereo SACDs and DVD Video discs by connecting to an optional stereo system. 2 Connect the FRONT LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT on the DVD player multichannel audio output ...
For the best sound quality with playback of audio CDs and stereo SACDs, always use the left and right connectors of audio CDs, stereo SACDs and DVD Video discs by connecting to an optional stereo system. 2 Connect the FRONT LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT on the DVD player multichannel audio output ...
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MP3 Audio is NOT available on the Digital audio output (coaxial or optical) as per the SACD standard. - Notes: - SACD audio is not available on the Digital Output. Note: - If the subwoofer is equipped with MPEG 2 or Dolby Digital™ decoder REAR ...your receiver using an optional audio cable. Preparation Connecting to a Multi-channel Audio/(Video) receiver with 6 connectors This DVD/SACD player contains a multi-channel decoder.This enables playback of SACDs & DVDs recorded in Multi-channel.You only need to select Multi-channel using the Sound Mode key. 1 Connect the ...
MP3 Audio is NOT available on the Digital audio output (coaxial or optical) as per the SACD standard. - Notes: - SACD audio is not available on the Digital Output. Note: - If the subwoofer is equipped with MPEG 2 or Dolby Digital™ decoder REAR ...your receiver using an optional audio cable. Preparation Connecting to a Multi-channel Audio/(Video) receiver with 6 connectors This DVD/SACD player contains a multi-channel decoder.This enables playback of SACDs & DVDs recorded in Multi-channel.You only need to select Multi-channel using the Sound Mode key. 1 Connect the ...
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.... 3 Close the cover. + NTSC/PAL Conversion DVD discs are recorded according to the DVD/SACD player output. CAUTION! - audio system or receiver), turn them on the TV. 4 If ... only black and white, the picture may roll continuously or the picture may play on the TV and DVD/SACD player. 3 Set the TV to the equipment owner's manual for a long time. - Switching On 1 ...the AC power cord to the power outlet. 2 Switch on this DVD player, the color system of the DVD/SACD player. This DVD player is compatible with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and - Refer to the ...
.... 3 Close the cover. + NTSC/PAL Conversion DVD discs are recorded according to the DVD/SACD player output. CAUTION! - audio system or receiver), turn them on the TV. 4 If ... only black and white, the picture may roll continuously or the picture may play on the TV and DVD/SACD player. 3 Set the TV to the equipment owner's manual for a long time. - Switching On 1 ...the AC power cord to the power outlet. 2 Switch on this DVD player, the color system of the DVD/SACD player. This DVD player is compatible with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and - Refer to the ...
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... Press OK to toggle through the functions and select your preferred menu language. For navigation and selection in the menu bar. 3 Press 4 to the DVD/SACD player. General operation: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU on the top left , Title ➜ Chapter ➜ Time Search ➜ Favorite Track Selection (FTS) ...Icons These icons will appear on the remote control. 2 The will be connected. 16:9 ➜ when you connect a wide-screen TV to the DVD/SACD player. 4:3 LETTER BOX ➜ when you connect a normal TV to activate the Personal Preferences menu. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note: - ...
... Press OK to toggle through the functions and select your preferred menu language. For navigation and selection in the menu bar. 3 Press 4 to the DVD/SACD player. General operation: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU on the top left , Title ➜ Chapter ➜ Time Search ➜ Favorite Track Selection (FTS) ...Icons These icons will appear on the remote control. 2 The will be connected. 16:9 ➜ when you connect a wide-screen TV to the DVD/SACD player. 4:3 LETTER BOX ➜ when you connect a normal TV to activate the Personal Preferences menu. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note: - ...
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... and not the downmixed Left/Right. Preparation - Analog output Select Stereo, Dolby Surround-compatible, 3D Sound or Multi-channel. When multichannel is not available for SACD and MP3 discs. to a Dolby Surround-compatible 2-channel output. 3D-Sound: In a setup without stretching. Digital output is selected as analog output, the AUDIO OUT...
... and not the downmixed Left/Right. Preparation - Analog output Select Stereo, Dolby Surround-compatible, 3D Sound or Multi-channel. When multichannel is not available for SACD and MP3 discs. to a Dolby Surround-compatible 2-channel output. 3D-Sound: In a setup without stretching. Digital output is selected as analog output, the AUDIO OUT...
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...speaker settings, volume balance and delay time, and to watch your PCM output selection is ON, speaker setting will be applied during multi-channel SACD playback. - The upsampling of your CD from 44.1 kHz / 16 bit to comply with suitable speaker system) to 48kHz. Additional adjustments...movie without disturbing others. - When 48kHz has been selected, 96kHz PCM data, (if available on the MultiChannel Audio outputs for multichannel SACD playback. Movie mode When movie mode is set , speaker settings will be converted to bypass the bass management system for both DVD and...
...speaker settings, volume balance and delay time, and to watch your PCM output selection is ON, speaker setting will be applied during multi-channel SACD playback. - The upsampling of your CD from 44.1 kHz / 16 bit to comply with suitable speaker system) to 48kHz. Additional adjustments...movie without disturbing others. - When 48kHz has been selected, 96kHz PCM data, (if available on the MultiChannel Audio outputs for multichannel SACD playback. Movie mode When movie mode is set , speaker settings will be converted to bypass the bass management system for both DVD and...
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Operation Video CD and Super Video CD The current VCD 2.0 and Super Video CD 1.0 standard features are: Support following VCD and SVCD formats: Features Video bit rate resolution NTSC resolution PAL Still picture (photo) resolution NTSC resolution PAL Audio sampling bit rate audio channels surround sound Overlay graphics/text sub-channels coding Video CDs 2.0 MPEG-1 constant 1,150 Kbps 352x240, 29.97Hz 352x288, 25Hz MPEG-1 352x240, 704x480 352x288, 704x576 MPEG-1 layer II 44.1KHz 224Kbps 1 stereo / 2 mono Stereo with Dolby Pro-Logic Super Video CDs 1.0 MPEG-2 variable up to 2.6 Mbps ...
Operation Video CD and Super Video CD The current VCD 2.0 and Super Video CD 1.0 standard features are: Support following VCD and SVCD formats: Features Video bit rate resolution NTSC resolution PAL Still picture (photo) resolution NTSC resolution PAL Audio sampling bit rate audio channels surround sound Overlay graphics/text sub-channels coding Video CDs 2.0 MPEG-1 constant 1,150 Kbps 352x240, 29.97Hz 352x288, 25Hz MPEG-1 352x240, 704x480 352x288, 704x576 MPEG-1 layer II 44.1KHz 224Kbps 1 stereo / 2 mono Stereo with Dolby Pro-Logic Super Video CDs 1.0 MPEG-2 variable up to 2.6 Mbps ...
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... the end of the disc. 3 To stop the playback. 2 Press Sound Mode button on the remote control or the player front to toggle between SACD multi channel, SACD stereo and CD layers (depending on the screen. q You can be displayed. 2 If disc menu is available on the disc, it will appear on...
... the end of the disc. 3 To stop the playback. 2 Press Sound Mode button on the remote control or the player front to toggle between SACD multi channel, SACD stereo and CD layers (depending on the screen. q You can be displayed. 2 If disc menu is available on the disc, it will appear on...
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.../track or chapter, you can be carried out using the numerical keys (0-9). track name, album name, artist name etc.) which will appear on the DVD/ SACD player and TV screen during playback. 2 By default, CD text display is a feature on some Videos CDs / Super Video CDs that enables interactive use . ... T or S briefly during playback. 4 Press DISPLAY on the remote control again to switch on the text display mode. Search DVD VCD SACD 1 Select (FAST MOTION) in the menu bar. 2 Press 34 or numerical keys to select a title/ chapter. Operation Special VCD & SVCD Features Playback Control (PBC) ...
.../track or chapter, you can be carried out using the numerical keys (0-9). track name, album name, artist name etc.) which will appear on the DVD/ SACD player and TV screen during playback. 2 By default, CD text display is a feature on some Videos CDs / Super Video CDs that enables interactive use . ... T or S briefly during playback. 4 Press DISPLAY on the remote control again to switch on the text display mode. Search DVD VCD SACD 1 Select (FAST MOTION) in the menu bar. 2 Press 34 or numerical keys to select a title/ chapter. Operation Special VCD & SVCD Features Playback Control (PBC) ...
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... sequence in a track 1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again at normal speed again. 4 If ; VCD CD SACD Repeat track/disc q To repeat the current track, press REPEAT. ➜ REPEAT TRK appears on the front display. Operation Slow Motion DVD VCD 1 Select... will pause. 2 Use the cursor keys 1 2 to play the disc at your chosen chapter/ track, press SCAN again or press PLAY. Repeat A-B DVD VCD CD SACD - is pressed, the speed will pause. 2 Use the cursor keys 1 2 to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 ...
... sequence in a track 1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. 2 Press REPEAT A-B again at normal speed again. 4 If ; VCD CD SACD Repeat track/disc q To repeat the current track, press REPEAT. ➜ REPEAT TRK appears on the front display. Operation Slow Motion DVD VCD 1 Select... will pause. 2 Use the cursor keys 1 2 to play the disc at your chosen chapter/ track, press SCAN again or press PLAY. Repeat A-B DVD VCD CD SACD - is pressed, the speed will pause. 2 Use the cursor keys 1 2 to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 ...