Philips PET100/12 manual

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    PET100 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User Manual Mini DVD player[...]

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    4 1 Safety and maintenance 2 Your Portable DVD Player 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Placement 2.3 Playable disc formats 2.3.1 DVD-Video 2.3.2 Video CD 2.3.3 Audio CD / Mp3 2.3.4 Picture CD 3 Overview 3.1 Main unit controls 3.2 Remote Control 4 Preparation 4.1 Connect AC adaptor 4.2 Connect to TV 4.3 Power up the remote control 5 Adjust system setup 6 Play disc[...]

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    5 1 Safety and maintenance Do not disassemble the unit for laser rays are dangerous to eyes. Any • service should be done by qualified service personnel. Unplug the AC adaptor to cut the power if liquid or objects get inside • the unit. Take care not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks, which • may cause malfunction. Do not expos[...]

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    6 Handling discs Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. • Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources. • Store the disc in a disc case after playback. • To clean, wipe the disc outwards from the center with a soft, lint-free • clean cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, • or abrasives as[...]

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    7 Please be informed about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old product with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. 2 Yo[...]

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    8 2.3 Playable disc formats In addition to DVD-Video disc, you will also be able to play all Video CDs, CDs, CDR, CDRW,DVD±R and DVR±RW. 2.3.1 DVD-Video Depending on the material on the disc (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) these discs may have one or more Titles, and each Title may have one or more Chapters. To make access easy and c[...]

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    9 6 Setup Enter system setup menu or exit 7 Power Turn the power on or off 8 Open Open the disc door to insert or remove disc 9 AV out Audio/Video output 0 IR power Power and remote sensor indicator ! Dc in Power supply socket 3.2 Remote Control (see figure 2 ) 1 SET UP Enter the system setup menu or exit 2 DVD MENU Return to the DVD menu 3 Naviga[...]

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    10 4.2 Connect to TV To enjoy the DVD player, you need to connect it to a TV. SCART 4.3 Power up the remote control For first-time use: Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery. To replace the remote control battery Open the battery compartment. 1 Insert one CR2025 3V lithium battery with correct 2 polarity (+/-) as indicate[...]

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    11 CAUTION Batter • ies contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, • fire or the like. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only • with the same or equivalent type. Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage a[...]

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    12 TV display : Set screen display aspect ratio. OSD Lang : Set On Screen Display (OSD) languages. PBC : Set PBC (Playback control) menu on or off. Screen Saver : Set screen saver on or off. Audio Set the digital output format Dobly (Downmix) : LT/RT Stereo Video Sharpness : Adjust color of the screen. Brightness : Adjust brightness of the screen. [...]

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    13 TV type : Set video output format. Audio : Set audio language Subtitle : Set subtitle language Disc Menu : Set disc menu language Parental : Set parental options Password : Change password (default: 9999) Default : Restore factory settings 6 Play discs 6.1 Play DVD disc Connect the DVD player to a 1 TV . Power on the DVD player and the TV. 2 Ope[...]

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    14 Fast forward forward searching. When 2x is shown on screen, press ∞ or § briefly to change speed to 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x or to resume normal playback. You may also press 2; to resume normal playback. Stop Press 9 to stop playback Subtitle To change subtitle language, press SUBTITLE . OSD Briefly press OSD to view the playback status Language Yo[...]

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    15 3 Open the disc door and insert an audio CD or MP3 CD disc. The set will start to play the disc automatically. • 4 Use 3 4 1 2 to select folder/track to be played. 5. Refer to the table in chapter 6.1 for different playback options. 6.4 Playback Picture-CD The player can only read pictures in JPEG format. 1 Connect the player to a TV 2 Power o[...]

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    16 7 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems when using this DVD player, check the following points before requesting for service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.Philips.com/support), or contact Philips (see Contact information). When you contact Philips, ensure that your player is nearby and the model number and[...]

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    17 Problem Solution No power Check if both plugs of the mains cord are • properly connected. Check if there is power at the AC outlet by • plugging in another appliance. Distorted picture Check the disc for fingerprints and clean • with a soft cloth, wiping from centre to edge. Sometimes a small amount of picture • distortion may appear. T[...]

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    18 8 Technology Information Dim ensions 157 mm x 32 mm x 151 mm Weight 0.35 kg Power supply AC/DC adaptor Input: 100–240V~ 50–60 Hz Output: 12,0V DC 1,0A Power Consumption 10 W Operating temperature range 0 - 50°C (32 - 122°F) Laser wavelength 650 nm Video system NTSC / PAL / AUTO PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification c[...]

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