User manual PHILIPS PET723

[. . . ] Portable DVD player PET723 Register your product and get support at www. philips. com/welcome User manual 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. . . . . . . . . . . . (1 / 2) Press and hold to search backward/forward in a disc at different speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . (1 / 2) Press briefly to skip to previous/next chapter, track or title. [. . . ] · Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. Listen for reasonable periods of time: · Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss. · Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks. Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones: · Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time. · Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts. · Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you. · You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. · Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc. ; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. 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. On handling the LCD screen The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points(red, blue, green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Environmental information We have reduced the packaging to its minimum and made it easy to separate into mono materials: cardboard, PS, PE and PET. Your set consists of material which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations to dispose of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Copyright information All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Unauthorized duplication of any recordings downloaded from the internet or made from CDs / VCDs / DVDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties. 7 English GENERAL INFORMATION PREPARATIONS Power supply Using the AC / DC adaptor Turn off the player before connecting the supplied adapter to it and the main power supply (as shown). The player must be turned off when the battery charges. TIP · The plug is a disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. · To avoid damage to the player, switch off before plugging or unplugging the AC adaptor. PREPARATIONS - Remove the battery if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. English Connections Connecting headphones Connect the headphones into the p jack of your set. Connecting additional equipment · Turn off your set before connecting to any additional equipment. · You can connect the player to a TV or an amplifier to enjoy DVDs or karaoke. Using the car adapter Connect the supplied car adapter to the set and the car cigarette lighter outlet. TIP · To avoid damage to the player, switch off before plugging or unplugging the car adaptor. · When connecting with car power (cigarette lighter) adaptor, be sure the input voltage of the adaptor is identical with car voltage. · Use the function keys to activate / disable relevant operations. [. . . ] It may be that something has been overlooked. WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. [. . . ]