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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 scan with...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 scan with...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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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. output: 2V rms voltage (OdB) Channel unbalance:
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...is 1. Since it is protected by method claims of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is usual for DVD movies to your DVD/SACD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this device. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: ON...regions of Dolby Laboratories. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. DVD/SACD Serial No Laser safety This unit employs a laser.
...is 1. Since it is protected by method claims of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is usual for DVD movies to your DVD/SACD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this device. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: ON...regions of Dolby Laboratories. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. DVD/SACD Serial No Laser safety This unit employs a laser.
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... is still consuming some headings and notes with the following meanings: Safety Information q Before operating the DVD player, check that specific DVD video disc. 6 DVD - Your DVD/SACD player consists of free space all around the player for remote control - Batteries (two AA size) for adequate ventilation. AC power cord q In ... power plug from a cold to playback of Super Audio CDs Helpful Hints! Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD player.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
... is still consuming some headings and notes with the following meanings: Safety Information q Before operating the DVD player, check that specific DVD video disc. 6 DVD - Your DVD/SACD player consists of free space all around the player for remote control - Batteries (two AA size) for adequate ventilation. AC power cord q In ... power plug from a cold to playback of Super Audio CDs Helpful Hints! Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Philips DVD/SACD player.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
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...50k Hz and a 120dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. Recorded information may have access to your TV, your SACD player presents VCD and DVD-video information as possible, the audio information audible for human ears sounds much more natural. High Quality DSD Multi-channel ...ear is indicated in sound...and vision This SACD player will recognize Super Audio CDs by and DVD laser.The bottom reflective layer with the possibility of recorded information: a High Quality Stereo area and a High Quality Multi-channel area. - At Philips the future starts today with the Super Audio...
...50k Hz and a 120dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. Recorded information may have access to your TV, your SACD player presents VCD and DVD-video information as possible, the audio information audible for human ears sounds much more natural. High Quality DSD Multi-channel ...ear is indicated in sound...and vision This SACD player will recognize Super Audio CDs by and DVD laser.The bottom reflective layer with the possibility of recorded information: a High Quality Stereo area and a High Quality Multi-channel area. - At Philips the future starts today with the Super Audio...
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...the CD upsampling is applied / OPEN/CLOSE - interrupts audio/video playback or moves 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 - ... REPEAT - Functional Overview Front Panel STANDBY-ON - shows the current status of the player ; 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 - PAUSE...
...the CD upsampling is applied / OPEN/CLOSE - interrupts audio/video playback or moves 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 - ... REPEAT - Functional Overview Front Panel STANDBY-ON - shows the current status of the player ; 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 - PAUSE...
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... OK - start playback PAUSE ( ; ) - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for about two seconds 10 repeat a specific segment SHUFFLE - switch DVD player ON or go to a previous chapter or track REPEAT - access or remove player's system menu T - stop playback PLAY ( B ) - access menu of each track...
... OK - start playback PAUSE ( ; ) - selects required sound mode • for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available) • for about two seconds 10 repeat a specific segment SHUFFLE - switch DVD player ON or go to a previous chapter or track REPEAT - access or remove player's system menu T - stop playback PLAY ( B ) - access menu of each track...
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...quality images. Progressive / Interlace SELECTOR This switch will change connections with the power switched on your amplifier or receiver. Connect the DVD/SACD player directly to your existing equipment. Picture 1 Use the CVBS Video Ouput for good picture quality. 2 Use S-Video Output for the.... Preparation Basic Connections q Please refer to the instruction books of your existing equipment. q Make one of your DVD/SACD player. Do not connect the DVD/SACD player AUDIO OUT to make or change the type of signal output from the Component Video Output on the capabilities of ...
...quality images. Progressive / Interlace SELECTOR This switch will change connections with the power switched on your amplifier or receiver. Connect the DVD/SACD player directly to your existing equipment. Picture 1 Use the CVBS Video Ouput for good picture quality. 2 Use S-Video Output for the.... Preparation Basic Connections q Please refer to the instruction books of your existing equipment. q Make one of your DVD/SACD player. Do not connect the DVD/SACD player AUDIO OUT to make or change the type of signal output from the Component Video Output on the capabilities of ...
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... WF SURROUND 12 Preparation If your TV has a S-Video input connector, 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT on the DVD player to the S-VIDEO IN on the TV. 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT on the DVD player to the Left and Right AUDIO IN on the TV. 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...
... WF SURROUND 12 Preparation If your TV has a S-Video input connector, 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT on the DVD player to the S-VIDEO IN on the TV. 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT on the DVD player to the Left and Right AUDIO IN on the TV. 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...
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...to a Digital Audio Equipment If your receiver has an Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG2 decoder, 1 Connect the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of the DVD player to the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your receiver using an optional audio cable. 3 Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Surround...Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y Progressive Interlace FRONT CENTER SURROUND L L R R FRONT SUB WF SURROUND 13 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 your receiver. 2 Set the...
...to a Digital Audio Equipment If your receiver has an Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG2 decoder, 1 Connect the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of the DVD player to the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your receiver using an optional audio cable. 3 Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Surround...Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y Progressive Interlace FRONT CENTER SURROUND L L R R FRONT SUB WF SURROUND 13 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 your receiver. 2 Set the...
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... q Do not drop the remote control. q Do not spill water or put anything wet on the TV and DVD/SACD player. 3 Set the TV to the equipment owner's manual for detail). ➜ The player display lights up and the default screen appears on the TV. 4 If you do not have a proper picture or... q The following functions are available via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen. Do not use old and new or different types of the DVD/SACD player. Switching On 1 Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet. 2 Switch on the remote control. Pressing SYSTEM MENU keys repeatedly will toggle through...
... q Do not drop the remote control. q Do not spill water or put anything wet on the TV and DVD/SACD player. 3 Set the TV to the equipment owner's manual for detail). ➜ The player display lights up and the default screen appears on the TV. 4 If you do not have a proper picture or... q The following functions are available via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen. Do not use old and new or different types of the DVD/SACD player. Switching On 1 Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet. 2 Switch on the remote control. Pressing SYSTEM MENU keys repeatedly will toggle through...
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...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. Preparation The following items are available with activated disc via the menu bars: Menu bar 2 From the left, Step by step playback ... 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. Scan Repeat All Repeat Title Repeat Track Repeat Chapter Shuffle Shuffle Repeat Repeat ...
...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. Preparation The following items are available with activated disc via the menu bars: Menu bar 2 From the left, Step by step playback ... 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. Scan Repeat All Repeat Title Repeat Track Repeat Chapter Shuffle Shuffle Repeat Repeat ...
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...audio information.The result is done with 2channel sound tracks. During DVD or Video-CD playback, these values can be selected directly with six inputs. Sound - Note: - Multi-channel: Select this mode, the player will deliver the Center channel data and not the downmixed Left/... stereo output), 3D Sound remixes the six channels of digital surround into a twospeaker output while retaining all of digital output suitable for SACD and MP3 discs. Multichannel output and downmixed stereo output are downmixed to a multichanel decoder receiver. Notes: - No Dolby Pro Logic ...
...audio information.The result is done with 2channel sound tracks. During DVD or Video-CD playback, these values can be selected directly with six inputs. Sound - Note: - Multi-channel: Select this mode, the player will deliver the Center channel data and not the downmixed Left/... stereo output), 3D Sound remixes the six channels of digital surround into a twospeaker output while retaining all of digital output suitable for SACD and MP3 discs. Multichannel output and downmixed stereo output are downmixed to a multichanel decoder receiver. Notes: - No Dolby Pro Logic ...
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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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... you to compile Favorite Track Selection (FTS) programs for selection and current playing status. 2 Playback will appear on both the TV screen and player's front display. q When the DVD player encounters a scene shot in multiple angles, it will be display on the screen. q Use the 3/4 to select the required angle. ➜ Playback ... the mode on the disc). ➜ The mode change will be indicated on the remote control directly. 2 Press AUDIO or 3/4 repeatedly to toggle between SACD multi channel, SACD stereo and CD layers (depending on availability of tracks for your TV.
... you to compile Favorite Track Selection (FTS) programs for selection and current playing status. 2 Playback will appear on both the TV screen and player's front display. q When the DVD player encounters a scene shot in multiple angles, it will be display on the screen. q Use the 3/4 to select the required angle. ➜ Playback ... the mode on the disc). ➜ The mode change will be indicated on the remote control directly. 2 Press AUDIO or 3/4 repeatedly to toggle between SACD multi channel, SACD stereo and CD layers (depending on availability of tracks for your TV.
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...to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of tracks, you can also hold down T or S for further playback. Search DVD VCD SACD 1 Select (FAST MOTION) in the menu bar. 2 Press 34 or numerical keys to any track, enter the track number using the menu ...the menu. 5 You may contain text information (eg. General Features Note: - track name, album name, artist name etc.) which will appear on the DVD/ SACD player and TV screen during playback. 4 Press DISPLAY on the remote control again to playback. Operation Special VCD & SVCD Features Playback Control (PBC) Playback control ...
...to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of tracks, you can also hold down T or S for further playback. Search DVD VCD SACD 1 Select (FAST MOTION) in the menu bar. 2 Press 34 or numerical keys to any track, enter the track number using the menu ...the menu. 5 You may contain text information (eg. General Features Note: - track name, album name, artist name etc.) which will appear on the DVD/ SACD player and TV screen during playback. 4 Press DISPLAY on the remote control again to playback. Operation Special VCD & SVCD Features Playback Control (PBC) Playback control ...
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...function allows you to store your favorite titles and chapters (DVD) and favorite tracks and indexes (VCD, CD) for a particular disc in the player memory. Operation Shuffle DVD This shuffles the playing order of chapters within a disc...FTS c menu appears. q Favorite Track Selection (FTS) list contains up to remove the menu bar. Zoom DVD VCD The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to pan through the enlarged image. 1 ...disc. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to 20 items (titles, chapters). DVD VCD Storing a Program 1 Load a disc and stop playback. 2 Select VIDEO FTS c in the menu bar. VCD...
...function allows you to store your favorite titles and chapters (DVD) and favorite tracks and indexes (VCD, CD) for a particular disc in the player memory. Operation Shuffle DVD This shuffles the playing order of chapters within a disc...FTS c menu appears. q Favorite Track Selection (FTS) list contains up to remove the menu bar. Zoom DVD VCD The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to pan through the enlarged image. 1 ...disc. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU to 20 items (titles, chapters). DVD VCD Storing a Program 1 Load a disc and stop playback. 2 Select VIDEO FTS c in the menu bar. VCD...
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...of release of this basis, Philips cannot guarantee the functioning of the PARENTAL CONTROL system and denies any liability associated with certain software coding only. Ratings 1 to 8: The disc contains scenes not suitable for the disc inserted. On this DVD/SACD player, certain aspects of disc content... the disc plays according to exit the menu. Parental Control Disclaimer This DVD/SACD player features the PARENTAL CONTROL system which has the same rating or lower is to activate when playing DVD discs furnished with unintended watching of the technical standards had not been settled...
...of release of this basis, Philips cannot guarantee the functioning of the PARENTAL CONTROL system and denies any liability associated with certain software coding only. Ratings 1 to 8: The disc contains scenes not suitable for the disc inserted. On this DVD/SACD player, certain aspects of disc content... the disc plays according to exit the menu. Parental Control Disclaimer This DVD/SACD player features the PARENTAL CONTROL system which has the same rating or lower is to activate when playing DVD discs furnished with unintended watching of the technical standards had not been settled...
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...thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for repair. Follow the instructions supplied with DVD/SACD or Video CD No sound or distorted sound Solution - Check the video connection. - Make... setting at the disc lens.To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Adjust the volume. - Check if the... the system yourself, as there is a risk of picture distortion may accumulate at the DVD player matches the video signal of your television. (See NTSC/PAL Conversion/Settings) - If ...
...thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for repair. Follow the instructions supplied with DVD/SACD or Video CD No sound or distorted sound Solution - Check the video connection. - Make... setting at the disc lens.To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Adjust the volume. - Check if the... the system yourself, as there is a risk of picture distortion may accumulate at the DVD player matches the video signal of your television. (See NTSC/PAL Conversion/Settings) - If ...
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... are unable to clean the lens before sending the DVD/SACD player for fingerprints/scratches and clean with their polarities (+/- Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to remedy a problem by trying another disc. - DVD/SACD Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs Troubleshooting Solution - Ensure the disc label is removed The player does not respond to the remote control Buttons...
... are unable to clean the lens before sending the DVD/SACD player for fingerprints/scratches and clean with their polarities (+/- Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to remedy a problem by trying another disc. - DVD/SACD Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs Troubleshooting Solution - Ensure the disc label is removed The player does not respond to the remote control Buttons...