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Philips DVDQ50/001 User Manual

Philips DVDQ50/001
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DVD Video Player
Owner’s Manual
DVDQ50
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Philips DVDQ50/001 Specifications

Optical Readout System IconOptical Readout System
numerical aperture (DVD)0.60
numerical aperture (VCD/CD)0.45
wavelength (DVD)650 nm
wavelength (VCD/CD)780 nm
DVD Disc Format IconDVD Disc Format
diameter12 cm (8 cm)
playing time (one layer, 12 cm)2.15 h
playing time (dual layer, 12 cm)4 h
Video Format IconVideo Format
DA converter10 bits
DA converter frequency54 MHz
digital compressionMPEG2 for DVD, MPEG1 for VCD
TV Standard IconTV Standard
number of lines (PAL)625
number of lines (NTSC)525
playbackMultistandard (PAL/NTSC)
DVD Video Performance IconDVD Video Performance
horizontal resolution (DVD)720 pixels
vertical resolution (DVD)576 lines (PAL), 480 lines (NTSC)
horizontal resolution (VCD)352 pixels
Cabinet IconCabinet
dimensions (w x h x d)435 x 72.5 x 291 mm
weight3 kg
colorsilver

Summary

Safety and Connection Notes

Laser and Power Safety Warnings

Safety warnings for laser radiation and power connections in multiple languages.

UK Mains Plug and Wiring

Instructions for UK mains plug, fuse, and connection wiring.

UK Copyright Notice

Copyright notice relevant to UK users.

General Information

Laser Safety Precautions

Warning about laser radiation exposure and service precautions.

Region Code and Disc Playback

Explanation of region codes and how they affect disc playback.

Important Operational Notes

Crucial notes on connections and power states.

Compliance and Trademarks

Information on Energy Star, EMC, Dolby, DTS, and SRS trademarks.

Introduction and Setup

Player and Disc Overview

Introduction to the DVD player and types of discs supported.

Remote Control and Battery

Instructions for installing remote control batteries.

Safety and Environmental Guidelines

General safety precautions and environmental disposal information.

Disc Care and Handling

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining discs.

Functional Overview

Front and Rear Panel Layout

Identification and description of controls and connectors on the player.

Connection Ports Description

Detailed explanation of all input and output connection types.

Panel Control Functions

Explanation of buttons on the front panel like Standby, Prev, Next, Play/Pause.

Remote Control Operations

Remote Control Button Functions

Detailed explanation of all buttons on the remote control.

Basic Navigation and Playback Controls

How to use navigation keys, Play, Pause, Stop, and Menu.

Playback Feature Controls

Explanation of Subtitle, Angle, Zoom, and Audio selection buttons.

Connecting to Your TV

General Connection Guidelines

Important notes before connecting the player to a TV.

Video Connection Methods

SCART, S-Video, CVBS, and Component Video connection instructions.

Connecting to Optional Equipment

Analog Stereo or Dolby Surround Connection

Connecting to an amplifier with two-channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround.

Digital Audio Connection

Connecting to digital stereo (PCM) or A/V receiver with multi-channel decoder.

Digital Multi-channel Sound

Benefits and requirements for digital multi-channel sound quality.

Analog 6 CH Connection

Connecting to a 6-channel analog A/V receiver for Dolby Digital & DTS.

Video Settings and General Explanation

NTSC/PAL Settings Adjustment

How to set the player's video output to NTSC or PAL.

NTSC/PAL Conversion Feature

How the player converts disc video output to match TV systems.

Understanding the Manual

How to interpret symbols and navigate the manual's content.

Remote Control and Menu Operation

How to use the remote control and navigate the on-screen menu.

Initial Setup and Display Features

Initial Setup (Virgin Mode)

Guide to setting player preferences for the first time.

Menu Language Setup

How to select the on-screen menu language.

Audio and Subtitle Language Setup

How to set preferred audio and subtitle languages.

TV Shape and Country Settings

Setting TV aspect ratio and country for parental control.

Menu Navigation and Personalization

Menu Bar Navigation

How to access and switch between different menu bars.

Personal Preferences Setup

How to customize player settings like picture and sound.

Picture Settings Adjustment

Adjusting TV shape, black level, and video shift for picture quality.

Advanced Settings and Sound Options

Colour Settings and Personalization

Selecting predefined colour styles or creating personal settings.

Digital and Analog Audio Output

Configuring digital (PCM) and analog audio outputs.

Sound Modes and Speaker Setup

Optimizing sound for low volume and configuring speaker outputs.

PCM Output and Karaoke

Settings for PCM output frequency and karaoke vocal mixing.

Player Features and Controls

Language and Access Control

Setting languages and managing Child Lock/Parental Control.

Display and Status Management

Controlling the status window and front panel display brightness.

Operational Modes and Indicators

Using bit rate indicators, help text, and power saving modes.

Disc Playback Operations

Loading and Starting Playback

Procedures for inserting discs and initiating playback.

Navigating and Controlling Playback

Moving between titles, chapters, and using slow motion/still frame.

Scan and Resume Playback

Using the scan feature and resuming playback from a stopped point.

Advanced Playback Controls

Fast Motion and Search Functions

Using fast forward/backward and search features.

Repeat Modes (Track/Title/Disc)

How to set repeat modes for tracks, titles, or the entire disc.

Repeat A-B Segment

Setting a specific segment for repeated playback.

Shuffle and Time Search

Playing tracks randomly and searching for specific times.

Playback Features and Timers

Zoom and Panning Functionality

Enlarging the video image and panning across the zoomed area.

Favorite Track Selection (FTS)

Storing and managing favorite titles and chapters for discs.

FTS Program Management

Erasing individual tracks or clearing the entire FTS program.

Disc Features and Playback

DVD Menu and Camera Angle

Navigating DVD menus and selecting camera angles.

Language and Subtitle Options

Selecting audio languages and subtitle tracks.

Video CD Playback Control (PBC)

Using the PBC feature for Video CDs.

Audio CD Playback and Search

Playing Audio CDs and using search functions.

Track and Program Management

Track Navigation and Repeat Modes

Moving between tracks and using repeat functions.

Scan and Favorite Track Selection

Using scan for preview and storing favorite tracks (FTS).

FTS Program Management

Erasing tracks or clearing the entire FTS program.

MP3 Disc Features

Supported MP3-CD Formats

Details on file naming, directory structure, and bit rates for MP3 discs.

Unsupported MP3 Formats

List of file types and features not supported for MP3 discs.

MP3 Disc Playback Operations

Possible operations like Stop, Play, Pause, Skip, and Repeat for MP3 discs.

MP3 Repeat Modes and Notes

How to repeat MP3s and important playback considerations.

Access Control Features

Child Lock Activation and Management

Setting and removing a 4-digit code to restrict disc playback.

Disc Authorization for Child Lock

Selecting 'Playback Once' or 'Playback Always' for authorized discs.

Disc Deauthorization

How to remove a disc from the authorized list.

Parental Control for DVD Video

Using Parental Control to restrict scenes based on ratings.

Managing Parental Controls

Adjusting Parental Control Ratings

Setting playback restrictions based on disc ratings (1-8).

Code Management and Recovery

Changing the 4-digit code, recovering it, and handling forgotten codes.

Country Setting and Disclaimer

Setting the country for parental control and understanding system limitations.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Common Troubleshooting Guide

A checklist of symptoms and remedies for common player issues.

Power and Picture/Sound Issues

Solutions for problems related to power, picture, and sound.

Playback and Remote Control Problems

Remedies for discs not playing or the remote control not working.

Disc Read Errors and Cleaning

Solutions for discs not being read and lens cleaning procedures.

Appendix: Speaker Settings

6 Channel Speaker Configuration

Setting up front, center, and surround speakers (Large/Small).

Subwoofer and Delay Time Setup

Configuring the subwoofer and calculating surround sound delay times.

Center Speaker Delay Calculation

How to measure and set the center speaker delay time.

Technical Specifications

Playback Systems and Disc Formats

Supported disc types, formats, and optical system specifications.

Video, TV Standards, and Performance

Video output, TV standards, and audio/video performance metrics.

Connections, Cabinet, and Functionality

Connector types, dimensions, and supported playback features.

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