Philips DVDQ50AT99 User Manual Page 1

DVDQ50Digital Video Disc Player Owner’s ManualRead this manual first!Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you

10 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV OnlyTV has Component Video In JacksMAINSSURROUNDMULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUTSUB WF FRONTAUDIOOUTCVBS Pr/CrPb/CbVIDEO

1Connect the supplied S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTjack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO IN jack.2Connect the red and white cables of the

12 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV OnlyTV has a yellow CVBS Video In jackMAINSSURROUNDMULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUTSUB WF FRONTAUDIOOUTCVBS Pr/CrPb/CbVID

Hookups (cont’d) 13Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo(Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks)MAINSSURROUNDMULTICHANNEL AUDI

14 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Receiver(Receiver has PCM, Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System)MAINSSURROUNDMULTICHA

Hookups (cont’d) 15Connecting to a TV and to a Six-channel Receiver (Dolby Digital & DTS)MAINSSURROUNDMULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUTSUB WF FRONTAUDIOOUTC

16 TV System (NTSC/PAL), Black Level ShiftTV System (NTSC/PAL)Switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD Player to match thecolor system of your TV. Most

Quick Disc Playback 17Playing a DiscThere are many playback features and options available on DVDsand Audio CDs. After familiarizing yourself with th

18 Quick Disc Playback (cont’d)Title/Disc menus1Press the DISC MENU button during DVD playback. If thecurrent Title of the current Disc has a menu, t

Quick Disc Playback (cont’d) 19Forward and Reverse Searching1On a DVD, to search the Disc at four times the normalspeed, press and hold H or G for ab

Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning aPHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warrant

20 Front PanelSTANDBY-ONPREV NEXT EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSEDVDQ50 PROGRESSIVE SCAN DVD PLAYER STANDBY-ON buttonPress to turn on or off the power of the D

Rear Panel 21MAINSSURROUNDMULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUTSUB WF FRONTAUDIOOUTCVBS Pr/CrPb/CbVIDEO OUTY S-VIDEOOPTICALCOAXIALPr/CrPb/CbYPROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTDIG

22 Remote Control ButtonsPOWER yy ButtonPress to turn on the DVD Player power if the Player is in Standbymode. Or, press to put the DVD Player in St

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23T-C ButtonPress to select “T” (Title/Track) or “C” (Chapter) in the SystemMenu bar, then press 98 to select the Tit

24 Menu BarsIn addition to using the shortcut buttons on the remote control to select features, you canalso use the Menu Bars to operate features. Pr

On-screen Symbols 25Scan The first 10 seconds of eachChapter will play. Details are onpage 27.Repeat All The entire Disc willplay repeatedly. Details

26 Audio and Subtitle LanguagesAudio LanguageSome DVDs are recorded in different languages. You may be ableto watch the same movie in French, Spanish

Scan, Shuffle 27ScanScanning plays the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track on theDisc.1Press the SCAN button during playback. Starting at thebegin

28 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback, Slow MotionStill Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback1During playback, press PAUSE k on the remote control. Asti

Zoom, Angles 29ZoomZooming lets you enlarge the video image during DVD playback andpan through the enlarged image.1Press ZOOM during DVD playback. a

Table of Contents 3General InformationTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Access ControlAccess Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer d

Access Control (cont’d) 31Activating/Deactivating Child Lockin Access Control1Press SYSTEM MENU, and will be selected.2Press the 9 button repea

32 Access Control (cont’d)1Insert a Disc. The Access Control message will appear on theTV screen, and Ç will appear in the DVD Player’s display.2Pres

Access Control (cont’d) 33Setting Parental LevelsDVDs may contain alternative scenes that conform to the ParentalLevel, or movie rating, that you sel

34 Access Control (cont'd)Changing the CountryIf a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable onlyfor the country specified on t

Time Search 35Time Search lets you choose a specific time at which you want tobegin Disc playback.1Press the SYSTEM MENU button. 2Press the : button

36 Video FTSFavorite Track Selection (FTS) lets you play your favoriteTitles/Chapters or Tracks/Indexes in the order you select. An FTSProgram can co

Video FTS (cont’d) 37Erasing an entire Program1While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. 2Press the : button repeatedly to select  Favorite Trac

38 Audio CD FTSAn Audio CD Favorite Track Selection (FTS) lets you play yourfavorite Tracks in the order you set. An FTS Program can contain 20Tracks

Audio CD FTS (cont'd) 39Erasing a Program1Press the STOP C button to stop Disc playback if necessary.2Press the 9 button repeatedly to select C

Safety PrecautionsWarning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain ormoisture.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wa

40 MP3 PlaybackMP3 is a compression technology. MP3 compresses large digital music files, makingthem up to 10 times smaller without losing significan

MP3 Playback (cont'd) 41Playing an Album or TrackTo view or select the next or previous Album or Track on anMP3 formatted disc, follow these ste

42 Repeat, Repeat A-BRepeatYou may play a Chapter, Track, Title or entire Disc repeatedly.1During Disc playback, press the REPEAT button repeat-edly

TV Shape 431Press SYSTEM MENU. will be selected.2Press the 9 button to select , then press the : button.3TV Shape will be selected. Press t

44 Video ShiftThe factory sets the DVD Player so the picture will be centeredon your TV screen. Use this setting to personalize the position ofthe pi

Color Settings (Smart Picture) 45You can select one of four predefined sets of color settings or defineyour own Personal color settings. This feature

46 Digital CrystalClearDigital CrystalClear allows you to fine-tune certainsettings for Progressive Scan. These adjustments are useful only ifyou use

• To adjust the PCM Output, pressSYSTEM MENU. will beselected. Press 9 repeatedly toselect G, then press :. Press9 repeatedly to select PCMOutput, th

48 Analog SoundIf you connected the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on theDVD Player to a Stereo Receiver, or if you connected to a 6-channel Receiver

Speaker Settings 49Allows you to select speaker settings, volume balance anddelay time and to test the speaker settings.Speaker settings are only act

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow al

50 Wake-up Timer, Night ModeWake-up TimerThe Wake-up Timer turns on the DVD Player within an amountof time you select.1Press the SYSTEM MENU button.

Language, Karaoke Vocal 51LanguageSelect a different language for the Disc Menu, Audio soundtrack, orSubtitles if multiple languages are available on

52 Smart Power-off, Low power standbySmart Power-offIf Smart Power-off is enabled, the DVD Player will turn off if playstops and you do not use the r

Status Window, Help Text 53Status Window The Status Window (example below) may indicate when the disctray is opening or closing, what type of Disc is

54 Helpful HintsIf you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possiblesolutions before requesting service. You may be

Helpful Hints (cont'd) 55No sound • Check the audio connections. Details are on pages 9-15. Remember, you only needone audio connection. Refer t

Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, whiledigital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available

Specifications 57Specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical read-out system• Laser typeSemicondoctor AlGaAs• NumericalAperture0.6

58 Limited WarrantyDigital Video Disc Player90 days Free Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost ExchangeWHO IS COVERED?You must have proof of the d

Limited Warranty (cont’d) 59If your product is defective, you may be able to exchange it at the store from which it was purchased. Most stores displa

6 IntroductionWelcome!This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearersound, and endless playback features on D

IB8316E001This owner’s manual is made of recyclable materials. Remember to recycle!ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . .10-15, 21access control . . . .

Playable DiscsThis DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Video CDs,Super Video CDs, and Audio CDs. This Player also supports theMP3 format,

8 General InformationPutting Batteries in the Remote Control1Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remotecontrol by pressing in the t

Hookups 9Determining the best possible connection...The capabilities of your existing equipment will determine your con-nection possibilities. Howeve