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Feature Highlights

Discrete dual laser pickup

Provides the best possible picture and sound with both DVD and 
CD formatted discs. One is optimized for DVD playback while the
other is dedicated to CD playback. Laser life is also maximized in 
this configuration.

Feature upgradable

Provides the ability to upgrade features via a special DVD upgrade 
disc. Backgrounds, search speeds and modes, audio processing, display
parameters, interactivity, titles, CD Text, languages, screen savers,
video processing may be upgraded. Specific feature upgrades to 
be determined.

80 disc parental approval system

A unique parental control system that, when activated, pemits play of
only pre-authorized discs unless a special used defined PIN code is
entered. The player will remember up to 80 disc pre-authorizations
allowing unrestricted playback of these discs.

Built-In Dolby

digital decoder with 6-channel

analog output

Decoder supplies the 5.1 channel outputs that can be connected directly
to 5 amplifiers and a powered subwoofer or a Dolby Digital-ready
receiver. Internal controls include speaker, subwoofer on/off and –10dB,
delay for center and surrounds, volume for center and surrounds.

Component video output

YUV – 3 jack output connection that provides maximum signal quality
and enhanced color accuracy. Better performance than S-Video 
connection. Requires TV with compatible component video input.

10Bit video and 24Bit audio DAC

Highest quality video. Digital to analogue converter converts the digital
video information in 10 bit format versus 8 or 9 bit. Highest quality
audio. Digital to analogue converter converts the digital audio 
information in 24 bit format versus 16 or 20 bit.

DTS sound compatibility

Digital Theater Sound offers loss-less compressed multi-channel (5.1)
sound. Able to read the DTS signal and pass through to outboard DTS
decoder (processor or receiver).

Perfect still picture

Perfect still-picture quality in pause, freeze-frame or slow frame 
advance modes. Jitter-free picture.

Virtual 3D surround

TruSurround

3D sound using                  technology creates virtual

surround effect with 2-speaker systems or stereo headphones

Technical Specifications

Playback system

DVD-Video

DVD-R

Video CD

CD (CD-R and CD-RW)

TV standard

NTSC
Number of Lines

: 525

Playback       

: NTSC/60Hz

Video format

DA Converter

1

0 bits

Signal Handling

: Components

Digital Compression

: MPEG2 for DVD
: MPEG

1

for VCD

Video performance

Video Output

: 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm

S-Video Output Y:

: 1 Vpp  into 75 Ohm

C:

: 0.300 Vpp into 75 Ohm

YUV Output

Y:

: 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm

UV:

: 0.7 Vpp into 75 Ohm

Black Level Shift

: On/Off

Video Shift

: Left/Right

Audio format

Digital
MPEG/AC-3

: Compressed Digital

PCM

: 16, 20, 24 bit
: fs, 48, 96 kHz

Analog Sound Stereo 
Dolby Pro Logic downmix from multi channel sound
Full Decoding of multi-channel surround sound
3D Sound for virtual 5 channel sound on 2 speakers

Audio performance

DA Converter

: 24 bits

DVD

: fs 96 kHz

: 4 Hz - 44 kHz

: fs 48 kHz

: 4 Hz - 22 kHz

Video CD

: fs 48 kHz

: 4 Hz - 22 kHz

CD

: fs 44.1 kHz

: 4 Hz - 20 kHz

Signal-Noise 

: (1kHz) 110 dB

Dynamic Range 

: (1kHz) 102 dB 

Crosstalk 

: (1kHz) 115 dB

Distortion / Noise 

: (1kHz) 92 dB

Headphone

: 30 mW at 32 Ohm load,
headphone imp. 8-2k Ohm

Connections

S-Video Output : Mini DIN, 

4-pinsAudio L+R output

: Cinch, 2x pair

Y Output

: Cinch

Audio Front Left/Right

: Cinch

U Output

: Cinch

Audio Surr. Left/Right

: Cinch

V Output

: Cinch

Audio Center

: Cinch

Video Output

: Cinch, 2x

Audio Subwoofer

: Cinch

Digital Output : 1 coaxial, 1 optical

Headphone

: 6.5mm Jack

: IEC958 for CDDA/LPCM
: IEC1937 for MPEG1/2, AC-3 DTS

Power supply

Power Inlet

: 110V, 60Hz

Power Usage

: 20Watt

Power UsageStandby

: less than 5 Watt

Cabinet

Dimensions

: 17" x 2.75 x 12"

Weight

: 8.8 lbs

Package contents

DVD-Video Player

S-Video cable

Remote Control with Batteries

Audio cable

AC Cable

Video cable

User Manual (English, French, Spanish)

Carton

Colors

: 4-color

Languages

: English (front, top, rear)
: French (left)
: Spanish (right)

UPC: 037849880814
Product Dimensions: 17" x 2.75" x 12"
Product Weight: 8.8 lbs
Carton Dimensions: 20.25" x 7.25" x 15.75"
Carton Weight: 10.8 lbs
Master Pack: 1

INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.philipsusa.com

Printed in U.S.A.
©1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
KID Design 99135, Philips Consumer Electronics Co.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

DVD Video Player

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