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Portable DVD player PET723
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User manual
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 2 Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fu
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 3 English FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1 Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Main unit controls ( see figure 1) 1 3, 4, 1, 2 ...........Navigate in a menu. 8 ...........(1 / 2) Press and hold to search backward/forward in a SOURCE MENU 9 disc at different speeds. ...........(1 / 2) Press briefly to skip to previo
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 4 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 2 12 3 4 Remote controls ( see figure 2) 1 SOURCE .................Switch between DVD and SD modes. 2 DISPLAY ................Display information on TFT during playback. 3 ZOOM.....................Enlarge or reduce a picture or active image on the TFT. 5 4 MENU.....................Enter or exit the disc contents menu. 5 §............................Skip to the next chapter, track or title. 6 6 J( ..........................
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Your portable DVD player About Built-in Rechargeable Battery Your portable DVD player plays digital video discs conforming to the universal Precautions related to battery recharge DVD Video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with 1 Once the battery is fully discharged, immediately recharge it (regardless of true cinema picture quality, and stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the whether yo
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 6 INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION Power Sources Playable disc formats In addition to DVD-Video disc, you will also be able to play all Video CDs and This unit operates on a supplied AC adapter and car adapter. audio CDs (including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R and DVD±RW). • Make sure that the input voltage of the AC adaptor is in line with the local voltage. Otherwise, the AC adaptor and unit may be damaged. DVD-Video Depending on the material on the d
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 7 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION • This product is not waterproof: do not allow your player to be submersed To establish a safe volume level: in water. Water entering the player may cause major damage. • Set your volume control at a low setting. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, with- out distortion. or abrasives as these may harm th
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 8 GENERAL INFORMATION PREPARATIONS Power supply Handling discs Using the AC / DC adaptor • Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. Turn off the player before connecting the supplied adapter • Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat to it and the main power supply (as shown). The player sources. must be turned off when the battery charges. • Store the disc in a disc case after playback. •To clean, wipe the disc outwards from the center
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 9 PREPARATIONS GENERAL EXPLANATION About this manual - Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode the compartment or cause the batteries to burst. This manual gives the basic instructions for operating this DVD player. - Remove the battery if the remote control is not to be used for a long Some DVD discs however are produced in a way that requires specific oper- time. ation or allows only limited operation during playba
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 10 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS Switching on for OSD language setup Playing a DVD disc After switching on, inserting the disc and closing the door, playback starts auto- English is the default language of your player’s on screen display. You may choose matically. The screen shows the type of disc loaded. The disc may invite you to to use English, French, or German for your player’s on screen display. select an item from a menu. Use the 3, 4,
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 11 BASIC FUNCTIONS GENERAL FEATURESS Moving to another title / track / chapter Playing an MP3 CD The following playback features are available for MP3 CDs. When a disc has more than one title or Please refer to the corresponding sections for more information. track, you can move to another Volume control, skipping tracks, searching, repeat, shuffle, etc. title/track/chapter as follows: • Press § briefly during play to select the Use the 3, 4 keys to h
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 12 GENERAL FEATURES GENERAL FEATURES ✔ Changing the audio output (for VCD) TIP The repeat function is also available for JPEG. The actions may vary for dif- Press AUDIO repeatedly for the following audio options. x 1 Mono left x 2 Mono right ferent media being played. x 3 Stereo Repeat A - B ✔ TIP This key is used to select audio languages during DVD playback. To repeat or loop a sequence in a title: • Press A - B at your chosen starting point;
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 13 SPECIAL DVD FEATURES SPECIAL DVD FEATURES Checking the contents of DVD-Video discs: MENU. Playing a title For titles and chapters, selection menus may be included on the disc. The DVD’s menu feature allows you to make selections from these menus. Press 1 Press MENU to enter the disc title menu. the appropriate numerical key; or use the 3, 4, 11, 22 keys to highlight your 2 Use 11, 22, 3, 4 or numeric keys (0-9) to select a play option. selection, an
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 14 SETUP OPERATIONS SETUP OPERATIONS To maximize your playback experience, use SETUP to fine tune your settings. Screen Use the 3, 4, 11, 22 keys to highlight your selection, and press 2;.. When the cursor highlights these settings, press 2; to: 1 Press SETUP. A list of features is shown. Display Type select display ratio 2 Use the 3 4 keys to highlight your selection. Brightness select brightness level Contrast select contrast level When the c
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If it appears that the DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. Symptom Remedy It may be that something has been overlooked. Disc can’t be played – Ensure the disc label is upwards. WARNING – Clean the disc. Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this – Check if the disc is defective by trying anoth- will invalidate the guarantee. er disc. If a fault occurs, first check
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English P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 16 TECHNICAL DATA DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD PRODUCT Dimensions 210 x 158 x 39.5 mm Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and Weight 0.82 g components, which can be recycled and reused. Power supply INPUT: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.3A When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it OUTPUT: DC 9V 1A means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Power Consumption 9W Please inform your
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P1-18_PET723_05_Eng 2008.4.15 10:05 Page 18 Need help? Online Go to www.philips.com/support C Royal Philips Electronics N.V. 2008 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com PDCC-2008
