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Digital Video Disc Player &
Video Cassette Recorder
DVD741VR
Owner’s Manual
Important!
Return your
Warranty
Registration Card
within 10 days.
See why inside.
Read this manual first!
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product.
We’ve included everything you need to get started.
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
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1 N I H T I W D E D E E N N H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the you’re entitled to. benefits Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your pur- chase at once.And take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 3 Safety and General Information 3 Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center for Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manufacture.
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents General Information Disc Playback Features Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fast Forward/Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Specific Title/Chapter Playback, Playabl
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 5 Introduction 5 Welcome! This DVD/VCR combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player and a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment. Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below. Features VCR • Automatic Channel Setup • 19 Micron head • Searching:Time, Forward, • Automatic Head Cleaner • Real-Time Tape Counter and R
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 6 6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs),Audio Compact Discs (CDs), and some finalized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW) and Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW).The DVD Player can play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW as well. To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the DVD Player
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 7 Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV. However, the follow- ing guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality. If your television has Component Video In jacks (which also could be labelled Y Cr Cb,Y Pr Pb, or YUV and may be green, blue, and red), use the Component Video jacks (Y Cr Cb) for the best pictur
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75 ANT / CABLE H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 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. Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack of your DVD/VCR. 1 Back of DVD/VCR Antenna Indoor/Outdoor (300 ohm) DVD/VCR ANT-IN IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR L Y AUDIO OUT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANT-OUT S-V
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75 ANT / CABLE H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 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 both the VCR and the DVD Player. DVD/VCR 2 Cable Box/DBS 1 IN OUT DVD/VCR ANT-IN COMPONENT IN OUT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR L Y AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO PCM / BITSTREAM ANT-OUT R L Cr OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL CH3 CH4 Cable RF coaxial cable VIDEO R Cb Signal TV’s ANTENNA RF coaxi
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75 ANT / CABLE IN OUT H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 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. DVD/VCR 1 Cable Box/DBS 2 DVD/VCR ANT-IN COMPONENT IN OUT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR L Y AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO PCM / BITSTREAM ANT-OUT OUT R L Cr COAXIAL OPTICAL CH3 CH4 Cb VIDEO R Cable RF coaxial Signal cable TV’s ANTENNA RF coa
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 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 let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. DVD/VCR ANT-IN COMPONENT IN OUT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR L Y AUDIO OUT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO PCM/MULTICHANNEL ANT-OUT L Cb OUT R COAXIAL CH3 CH4 Cr VIDEO R Audio and Video IN Jacks Antenna or on TV Video Cable 3 Cable TV 1 Signal to ANT-IN Jack Audio C
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 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 DVD/VCR ANT-IN COMPONENT IN OUT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR L Y AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO 1 ANT-OUT PCM/MULTICHANNEL L Cb OUT R COAXIAL CH3 CH4 VIDEO R Cr COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y AUDIO (LEFT) IN Cb/Pb AUDIO (RIGHT) IN 2 Cr/Pr 3 Back of Stereo (example only) Back of TV (example only) Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-I
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo Receiver that is Dolby Digital-compatible Using Digital Audio connections Antenna/Cable TV 1 Signal DVD/VCR DVD/VCR ANT-IN COMPONENT IN OUT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR L Y AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO PCM/MULTICHANNEL ANT-OUT L Cb OUT R COAXIAL CH3 CH4 VIDEO R Cr Stereo Receiver 3 VIDEO IN Back of TV (example only) COAXIAL DIGITAL 2 AUDIO IN Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (An
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 14 14 Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the 1 lid. 1 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compart- ment with their and ends aligned as indicated. + – 2 Replace the battery compartment lid. 3 Using the Remote Control 2 Point the remote control at the DVD/VCR’s remote sensor (see page 20) when using the remote control to o
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 15 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 15 Before turning on your DVD/VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the DVD/VCR and TV are connected correctly. Turn on the TV. You cannot program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a 2 Direct Broadcast System. POWER MARKER y y Press VCR, then press POWER . “P-ON” will appear briefly on the front of the DVD/VCR.The green VIDEO SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 1 1 light, the VCR/TV light, and the Power light wil
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 16 16 Video Cassette Playback VCR Turn on the TV. 1 Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichev- 2 er channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the 1 POWER DVD/VCR is set to. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to MARKER the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE audio and video in channel at the TV. Details are on page 11. REC/OTR REP
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 17 Disc Playback 17 DVD AUDIO CD Press OPEN/CLOSE on Before you begin, turn on the power of the TV, stereo receiver the DVD/VCR. and any other equipment connected to the DVD/VCR. Make 3 sure the TV and the stereo receiver (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 8-13. Insert a Disc. 4 y y Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR. “P-ON” will appear briefly on the display panel.The DVD/VCR will POWER 1 MARKER be in VCR mode. SETUP AUD
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 18 18 Display Panel (DVD) Display with Dimmer DVD Light (red) Messages about current Disc oper- This light appears when the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode. ations appear here. See Display You can only watch DVDs when the red DVD light is on. Messages below.You can adjust the To make the red DVD light come on, press the SOURCE brightness of the display. Details are button on the front of the DVD/VCR or OUTPUT on pages 66-67. SELECT on the remote control. POWER ON/OF
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 19 Display Panel (VCR) 19 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here. POWER ON/OFF VIDEO L CHANNEL DVD OPEN/CLOSE STOP PREV PLAY NEXT DVD VIDEO STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC TIMER VCR/TV AUDIO SOURCE CST.IN SEARCH R Power Light This red light appears when the power is on. POWER ON/OFF VIDEO Light (Green) This light appears when the DVD/VCR is in VCR VIDEO mode.You can only L CHANNEL watch video cassettes or DVD VIDEO STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC TIM
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H9231CD(EN).QX3 02.9.5 7:13 PM Page 20 20 Front Panel SOURCE Button POWER ON/OFF Button Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode.The red DVD light Press to turn the power on and off. appears in DVD mode.The green VIDEO light appears in the VCR mode. TIMER Button Press to set a timer PLAY Button (DVD) recording. Press to start Disc playback. Details are on page 36. Details are on page 17. CHANNEL K/L Buttons In VCR mode, press to change STOP Button (DVD) TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Press to stop D
