Leaflet
Page 1
... 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...
... 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...
Leaflet
Page 2
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.
User manual
Page 1
We've included everything you get started. IM E PORTAN Return your home! If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help , call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID 1 For fast help you need to the ...store. S Read this Philips product. Do not attempt to return this product to get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and ...
We've included everything you get started. IM E PORTAN Return your home! If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help , call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID 1 For fast help you need to the ...store. S Read this Philips product. Do not attempt to return this product to get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and ...
User manual
Page 3
... EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: ON THE BACKPLATE OF SET) NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. Model No. DVD/SACD Serial No Laser safety This unit employs a laser. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN... will see the region code notice on the screen.The disc will not playback, and should remove the cover or attempt to your DVD/SACD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this copyright protection technology must be unloaded. 1 Manufactured under license from digital apparatus as set ...
... EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: ON THE BACKPLATE OF SET) NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. Model No. DVD/SACD Serial No Laser safety This unit employs a laser. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN... will see the region code notice on the screen.The disc will not playback, and should remove the cover or attempt to your DVD/SACD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this copyright protection technology must be unloaded. 1 Manufactured under license from digital apparatus as set ...
User manual
Page 5
.../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...
User manual
Page 6
...cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). DVD - Description refers to be opened. Your DVD/SACD player consists of materials which means that the function is not available on that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the ...this Manual The below symbols appear in front of the disc unit inside the DVD player. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD player.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. Supplied accessories - Batteries...
...cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). DVD - Description refers to be opened. Your DVD/SACD player consists of materials which means that the function is not available on that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the ...this Manual The below symbols appear in front of the disc unit inside the DVD player. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD player.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. Supplied accessories - Batteries...
User manual
Page 7
...information.The two layers are spectacular: a frequency response of over 50k Hz and a 120dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. At Philips the future starts today with the Super Audio Compact Disc player.This Super Audio CD player combines superior sound quality with the possibility of your...be selected separately before or during playback, while playing Super Audio CDs via the remote control or via the On-Screen Display on your SACD player presents VCD and DVD-video information as possible, the audio information audible for human ears sounds much more natural. On the high ...
...information.The two layers are spectacular: a frequency response of over 50k Hz and a 120dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. At Philips the future starts today with the Super Audio Compact Disc player.This Super Audio CD player combines superior sound quality with the possibility of your...be selected separately before or during playback, while playing Super Audio CDs via the remote control or via the On-Screen Display on your SACD player presents VCD and DVD-video information as possible, the audio information audible for human ears sounds much more natural. On the high ...
User manual
Page 8
... video circuity to previous chapter or track T NEXT - goes 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 - lights... OPEN/CLOSE - starts audio/video playback 9 STOP - LED lights up when the player is Progressive Output UPSAMPLING - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby Surround-compatible, 3D sound or Multi-channel PROGRESSIVE SCAN - to...
... video circuity to previous chapter or track T NEXT - goes 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 - lights... OPEN/CLOSE - starts audio/video playback 9 STOP - LED lights up when the player is Progressive Output UPSAMPLING - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby Surround-compatible, 3D sound or Multi-channel PROGRESSIVE SCAN - to...
User manual
Page 10
... selector ANGLE - select title/chapter DIM - to a previous chapter or track REPEAT - activate/deactivate Favorite Track Selection SOUND MODE - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for the display FTS - activate/deactivate CD text if available on mode 0-9 numerical key pad - enlarge video...
... selector ANGLE - select title/chapter DIM - to a previous chapter or track REPEAT - activate/deactivate Favorite Track Selection SOUND MODE - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for the display FTS - activate/deactivate CD text if available on mode 0-9 numerical key pad - enlarge video...
User manual
Page 11
.... 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD player to the AUDIO Left/Right INPUT on . - Connect the DVD/SACD player directly to your DVD/SACD player. a VCR, to avoid distortion because DVD video discs are options for best picture quality. Progressive Interlace Warning! - The following connections,... (Y CbPb CrPr) Output for the best picture and sound quality available on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Do not connect the DVD/SACD player AUDIO OUT to the PHONO IN of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make or change the type...
.... 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD player to the AUDIO Left/Right INPUT on . - Connect the DVD/SACD player directly to your DVD/SACD player. a VCR, to avoid distortion because DVD video discs are options for best picture quality. Progressive Interlace Warning! - The following connections,... (Y CbPb CrPr) Output for the best picture and sound quality available on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Do not connect the DVD/SACD player AUDIO OUT to the PHONO IN of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make or change the type...
User manual
Page 12
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 ...
User manual
Page 13
...L R R FRONT SUB WF SURROUND 13 If the subwoofer is not available on the Digital audio output (coaxial or optical) as per the SACD standard. - If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted...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 ...
...L R R FRONT SUB WF SURROUND 13 If the subwoofer is not available on the Digital audio output (coaxial or optical) as per the SACD standard. - If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted...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 ...
User manual
Page 14
...and kept away from children. Refer to a color system. Menu Bars on the TV screen. q The following functions are recorded according to the DVD/SACD player output. This DVD player is compatible with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and - CAUTION! - Batteries contain chemical substances, so they... system eg. q Do not drop the remote control. Using the Remote Control q Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD/SACD player. Notes: - q Do not spill water or put anything wet on and select the appropriate input source that was used for detail. NTSC...
...and kept away from children. Refer to a color system. Menu Bars on the TV screen. q The following functions are recorded according to the DVD/SACD player output. This DVD player is compatible with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and - CAUTION! - Batteries contain chemical substances, so they... system eg. q Do not drop the remote control. Using the Remote Control q Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD/SACD player. Notes: - q Do not spill water or put anything wet on and select the appropriate input source that was used for detail. NTSC...
User manual
Page 15
...; Wakeup Timer Temporary Feedback Field Icons These icons will be connected. 16:9 ➜ when you connect a wide-screen TV to the DVD/SACD player. 4:3 LETTER BOX ➜ when you can customize your player to suit your TV screen. TV Shape Select the aspect ratio of the... Displays a wide picture with a portion automatically cut off. 16:9 Personal Preferences In the Personal Preferences settings menu, you connect a normal TV to the DVD/SACD player. Pan Scan is highlighted. 2 Press 2 to enter the submenu and 4 to choose Menu language. 3 Use the 3 4 to select your preferred ...
...; Wakeup Timer Temporary Feedback Field Icons These icons will be connected. 16:9 ➜ when you connect a wide-screen TV to the DVD/SACD player. 4:3 LETTER BOX ➜ when you can customize your player to suit your TV screen. TV Shape Select the aspect ratio of the... Displays a wide picture with a portion automatically cut off. 16:9 Personal Preferences In the Personal Preferences settings menu, you connect a normal TV to the DVD/SACD player. Pan Scan is highlighted. 2 Press 2 to enter the submenu and 4 to choose Menu language. 3 Use the 3 4 to select your preferred ...
User manual
Page 17
... with six inputs. Aspect Ratio - OFF: No aspect ration adjustment ¶ True Life - Notes: - When multichannel is stretch less than the side). 4:3 PILLER BOX: for SACD and MP3 discs. Preparation -
... with six inputs. Aspect Ratio - OFF: No aspect ration adjustment ¶ True Life - Notes: - When multichannel is stretch less than the side). 4:3 PILLER BOX: for SACD and MP3 discs. Preparation -
User manual
Page 18
... such cases, select 48kHz to select PCM digital output between 48kHz and 96kHz. Speaker settings are optimized. Some 96kHz DVD are available in the SACD Stereo mode. Movie mode When movie mode is set to ON only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is ON, speaker setting will be applied... during playback in SACD bass managements are : OFF, 96kHz/24bits, 172kHz/ 24bits. Night Mode When set , speaker settings will not be muted to comply with suitable speaker...
... such cases, select 48kHz to select PCM digital output between 48kHz and 96kHz. Speaker settings are optimized. Some 96kHz DVD are available in the SACD Stereo mode. Movie mode When movie mode is set to ON only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is ON, speaker setting will be applied... during playback in SACD bass managements are : OFF, 96kHz/24bits, 172kHz/ 24bits. Night Mode When set , speaker settings will not be muted to comply with suitable speaker...
User manual
Page 22
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 ...
User manual
Page 23
... the numerical keys directly. q You can be played on your DVD player with the audio output connected to a stereo system or to toggle between SACD multi channel, SACD stereo and CD layers (depending on availability of the mode on the disc). ➜ The mode change will be displayed. 2 If disc menu is...
... the numerical keys directly. q You can be played on your DVD player with the audio output connected to a stereo system or to toggle between SACD multi channel, SACD stereo and CD layers (depending on availability of the mode on the disc). ➜ The mode change will be displayed. 2 If disc menu is...
User manual
Page 24
... to the previous track. 3 To go back to the previous menu, if applicable on the menu. 5 You may contain text information (eg. Search DVD VCD SACD 1 Select (FAST MOTION) in the menu bar. 2 Press 34 or numerical keys to play the disc at normal speed again. 4 To exit FAST MOTION mode... Videos CDs / Super Video CDs that enables interactive use . General Features Note: - 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 the TV screen. CD q To search forward or backward through the...
... to the previous track. 3 To go back to the previous menu, if applicable on the menu. 5 You may contain text information (eg. Search DVD VCD SACD 1 Select (FAST MOTION) in the menu bar. 2 Press 34 or numerical keys to play the disc at normal speed again. 4 To exit FAST MOTION mode... Videos CDs / Super Video CDs that enables interactive use . General Features Note: - 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 the TV screen. CD q To search forward or backward through the...
User manual
Page 25
...press REPEAT. ➜ REPEAT TRK appears on the front display. q To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time. Repeat A-B DVD VCD CD SACD - You can also activate frame-by-frame playback by step playback, press PLAY or 3. Video and Audio CDs: repeat a sequence in a track 1...: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 (forward). 3 Select 1 to play the disc at normal speed again. 4 If ; Scan DVD VCD CD SACD Scanning plays the first 10 seconds of each chapter/track on the front display, and the repeat sequence begins. 3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT...
...press REPEAT. ➜ REPEAT TRK appears on the front display. q To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time. Repeat A-B DVD VCD CD SACD - You can also activate frame-by-frame playback by step playback, press PLAY or 3. Video and Audio CDs: repeat a sequence in a track 1...: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward), or +1/8, +1/4, +1/2 or +1 (forward). 3 Select 1 to play the disc at normal speed again. 4 If ; Scan DVD VCD CD SACD Scanning plays the first 10 seconds of each chapter/track on the front display, and the repeat sequence begins. 3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT...