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Safety Information Safety Precautions Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment o rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changesor modifications to this equipment void the user's authority to operate it. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
IMPORTANT I. SAFETY Read these instructions. INSTRUCTIONS I I. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus 6. Clean 7. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifiedby the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. near water. 13.
The remote control STANDBY© Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TIC Title/Chapter: To directly select a in the menu bar If' I?_'F_'appears in the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will appear or an introduction will play In this case, this function will not be available.
STOP • Stop: To stop playback/recording, (TIMER) except with programmed recordings Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray. REC/OTR • Record: Additional Record the current TV channel TV functions This will only work with TVs with the same remote TV VOLUME -- control code (RC5) (e.g. Philips TVs) TV volume: Reduce TV volume For the following functions, you must hold down the side button other button 0..
Playback: To play a recorded disc. next chapter track!forward search Behind the door at the lower right front corner Yellow VIDEO jack Video input jack: Input for camcorders number L_I_ i) Switching between occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO DV IN jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done or video recorders automatically (channel In case both jacks i.
Input jacks (IN-EXT2) Video in Video input (yellow (channel number Input jacks (IN-EXT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Output Component additional 'EXTI') video input (redlbluelgreen jack): Connection for an device with component video output (channel number jacks (OUT-2) OUT VIDEO Video (CVBS, Composite jacks (OUT-I OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Output for an additional device 1) (CVBS) Output jack): Connection 'EXTZ) output (yellow jack): Connection to a TV with video input Video) 480p/480i)
The symbols on your DVD d,splay The following symbols may appear on your II1111111111111 DVD Recorder Disc bar: Displays the current Recorder display: position on the disc (disc pointer). Ply/Record: single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Sty: TV 0((( flashing segment at the current position. Modulator is switched off (NAFTA). The antenna signal (RFsignal) is only connected to the TV when the modulator is switched off.
Messages on your DVD The following messages may appear on your DVD name will appear on the display panel as well Recorder Recorder display display. If you name a disc, the disc No signal or poor signal strength Disc tray is opening. Disc tray is closing. After F_ L _T t_U Z J 3L a successful recording, The DVD/video the list of disc contents is updated. cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected.
T'fTF FF_EE .... E An empty ! tile was selecte& An error occurred when writing the title, If this happens clean the disc or use a new one. Read section disc. C T_ I _LuL},E_ 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter often, please on how to clean the After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date appears on the screen.
Table of contents _lllntroduction .................................... 3 Dear Philips customer ..................................................................................... Region codes ..................................................................................................... Technical data ................................................................................................... 3 6 6 Accessories ...........................................................................
Programming a recording with the 'VCR Plus+®system', .....................60 Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+®system ................ 62 How to changeor delete a programmed recording (TIMER) ............. 63 Problem solvingfor programmed recordings .......................................... 64 r_user preferences .......................... Picture settings ................................................................................................ 65 66 Sound settings..................
Introduction Dear ! Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented translated, I have been employed by Philips for this reason. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through operating your new device.
Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS DVD owners. Thank you for buying a DVDR 75/17. Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD Recorder It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The DVD Recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device.
Compatible discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record Recording and Playback on the following discs: DVD_ReWr'i_aI?!e DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once, DVD÷_ Playback only: _iii_ii_i_i_ _ii_ii_ii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_ii!_iii_ VIDEO DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) O R O Z_CD OVO Q Audio CD (Compact R W O Disc Digital Audio) DIGIT_L At_OLO Video CD (Formats 10, I I, 2.
Region codes Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code, Discs can be assigned an optional region code, If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible, This device will only play Region I DVDs or DVDs manufactured DVDs from other The number within the globe represents Region I represents: U.S, Canada, upper regions of North Australia.
Important notes regarding operation Becauseof the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. LASER Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAIP (DVD), AIGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW reading), Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD 54 degrees (CD) The machine does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base. Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well asdirect sunlight.
Special functions of your new DVD Recorder Your PhilipsDVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you. This screen provides an overview of the disc. Each index picture represents right-hand side of the screen, a disc pointer disc of the selected recording. graphically displays the duration a recording.
DIGITAL Manufactured under trademarks of Dolby license from Laboratories Dolby Laboratories, Dolby and the double-D symbol are This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patent numbers 4631603, 4577216, 4819098, and 4907093, as well as other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is only intended for home use and other pay-per-view applications.
Connecting Prepar!ng the DVD the remote control Recorder for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD Recorder packaging, You must install the batteries in the remote control - as described in the paragraph below - before use, Take the remote batteries), Remove shown, the control the battery then replace +/- ends of and the enclosed batteries (2 AA compartment the the lid, battery batteries insert compartment as indicated the batteri
'Connecting only with the antenna If your TV has only an Antenna-In cable' jack (no other audio and video in jacks) or you do not wish to use any other cable.
The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the Please note the color order TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly, this could cause the color of the picture Ibe no picture 5 or there could Tip Use the supplied audio AUDIO LR jack at the cable and plug one OUT COMPONENT Audio In jacks of the TV (usually called Audio back of the VIDEO see your TV's instruction 6 to be reversed at all.
Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and color signal (C signal) separately This mini DIN jack/plug is also called a Hosiden jacldplug. Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (I, supplied), a power cable (4, supplied with red/white ends).
7 Press STANDBY/ON'on the recorder. '15 T_' ,_,_r n"'_' 'Installing your wiH appear on the display. Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' Connecting This cable, usually in the chapter with Video (CVBS) featuring yellow cinch DVD recorder'. cable plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable.
6 Connect the mains jack _MAINSat the back of the DVD Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After the initial installation is completed, this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the 7 chapter 'User preferences' Press STANDBY/ON_on in the section the 'Standby' recorder. 'IS TV ,_,_r _"'_' 'Installing your will appear on the display.
How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4? The factory setting is for channei 3. However, if you would like to switch to channel 4, proceed as follows: Hold 4on the remote control while '_S T_' 0,_C' is displayed. 'E0_' (channel 4) will appear on the display. If you want to switch back to channel 3, hold 3. 'Cun_' (channel 3) will appear on the display. 7 Switch therefor your TV to the selected your TV remote channel (channel 3 or 4). Use control.
Connecting You can connect S=VlDEO LRjacks additional IN, on automatically. Video the additional devices such as decoders, in, IN COMPONENT recorder. Switching The IN COMPONENT receivers, camcorders, VIDEO and the IN L AUDIO jack S-VIDEO IN and between In case both jacks are occupied, satellite devices the signal at jack VlDEOjacks are only S-VIDEO used for R, Video etc. to the IN AUDIO in is done IN is given priority 'interlaced' signals.
Connecting a camcorder to the front The front video and audio jacks can be used to easily connect recorder These jacks are behind the door in the lower right corner Best Picture jacks a camcorder to the of the front panel DVD Quality If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder, Recorder DV OUT to the corresponding connect the DV IN IN jack of the DVD jack on the camcorder, When films are transferred, the original recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles, During play
There two analog audio output jacks OUT L AUDIO R (audio signal output left/right) and two audio input jacks IN L AUDIO R (audio input left/right) on the back of the DVD Recorder These can be used to connect the following devices: •) A receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic •) A receiver with two-channel analog stereo The rear of the DVD Recorder features a digital DIGITAL AUDIO OUT out jack for a coaxial cable.
Installing Initial your DVD recorder installation After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation The DVD Recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels Connecting additional devices If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,,..) via the antenna cable, switch them on now.
7 Select the desired screen format with CH- • or CH+ • , This Ini6al Setup setting only functions if you have inserted a DVD recorded in this format, TVShape 4:3 letterbox Which screen formats '4:3/etterbox for a wide-screen display (theatrical format) with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture.
Automatic During TV channel installation, all available TV channels search are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones.
You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the following section 'Adding and deleting TV channels manually'. Adding and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can block TV channels on which reception is not possible. They will be skipped when the CH+ • and CH- • buttons are selected. Turn on your TV. If required, select the TV's Audio/Video In (or channel 3 or 4). Press STANDBY_to turn on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM=MENU button on the remote control.
Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback.
Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases this means an additional language is available. In most cases this means that an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP). To record TV programs in stereo or SAP, you can select Stereo or SAP as the default setting.
Assigning the VCR Plus+ ®Guide channel numbers If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ ® programming numbers to the TV channels Press SYSTEM-MENU on the system, you must first assign Guide remote control. The menu channel bar will appear. Select '1"_' using • 3 4 5 6 7 8 or Select line 'Installation' with •. Select the line 'VCR confirm with • . • .
Setting the time/date automatically This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel to automatically set the time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information When the DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date you must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date'). Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.
Manually setting if the time is incorrect, switch off the automatic Press the time & date this could be due to a weak or disrupted function SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. TV signal if this is the case, The menu bar will appear Select 'T_' 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 using 41 or • . Select line 'Installation' with • using CH-• or CH+ • and confirm Select line 'Time/Date' with • using or CH+ • and confirm Select 'Manual with CH- • CH-• or CH+ • . Confirm with OK.
Information You can check!change many functions bar The menu bar cannot on the TV screen and settings of your be displayed during DVD Recorder via the system menu recording. Menu bar icons The SYSTEM-MENU and • buttons button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) are used to select the corresponding function. The and to close it. The CH- • button confirms the function and either leads you to an _dditional menu or executes the function.
Field for temporary There is a field in the top left corner regarding different operating functions. certain disc functions are activated, messages of the menu bar which displays temporary information This information appears briefly on the screen when Scan: Play introduction to each track _S Repeat current title Repeat current chapter Repeat A to B _E .......... Child ...........
Disc status icons s_0p Stop ii Pause play pa_se Fast forward Slow motion slow Tuner (x8) info box This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. It displays the signal, the TV channel, and the channel name of the program you just selected. No Signal TV channel is not available or reception connected or is turned off Timer to too weak I Device is not info box This box is located above the tuner info box.
Playback General The DVD information Recorder regarding can be used with the following •) DVD Video •) Video CD or Super Video I playback systems: CD •) DVD+RW •) DVD+R •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) o) DVD-R o) CD-R o) CD-RW o) Audio PAUSE CD o) MP3-CD You can operate the video the DVD recorder, Recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of P r, appears on the display, ¢" The child lock was activated for the inserted disc Read 'Child lock' and 'Authorizing discs'
I Openin_Closing the tray using the remote control You can also use the remote control to open and close the disc tray. To do this, bold down the STOP • button on the remote control until ['_PE;_', 3 Playback JL_'(opens) starts or 'EL _S 't',5' (closes) appears Tip in the display, automatically. Q VIDEO When playing a DVD+RW, with CH-V , CH+A Confirm with OK. For more information, or O the Index Picture screen appears. Choose the title you want to play 1_14, _ .
Playing 1 2 3 a DVD+RW [f the inserted disc has been write-protected DVD+R, playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, or it is a finalized select the title you want to play from the index screen using ell- • or CH+ • .
Playing MP3 CDs MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed pieces of music. Using this technology the data volume can be compressed by a factor of I0 This enables you to fit up to I0 hours of CD quality music on a single CD-ROM. When creating MP3 CDs, keep the following in mind: Data systemsupported: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels Formats: *.rap3 File names: maximum of 12 characters (8+3) Maximum of 32 albums, 999 titles Sampling frequency supported: 32, 44 I, 48 (kHz).
Playback of a (Super) (Super) Video CDs may feature special playback functions 'PBC' is turned H Video CD 'PBC' (Play Back Control). This allows the direct (menus). The Video CD must be PBC-compatible selection of (see CD packaging). on by default. insert a (Super) Video CD. If the '•' appears on the screen, begin playback with PLAY _" . if a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= buttons 0-9.
Other playback Changing to a different functions chapter track/title When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title selection is then possible via the menu bar only• the button you Usingcan thego _to the button, can reach the using start DuringIH_Iplayback, next you title/chapter/track of the current title/chapter/track.
Still picture 1 During playback, press PAUSEII still picture. I to stop playback and display a LLI I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Still picture While features the remote screen, move press menu second the still bar the SYSTEM-MENU bar will menu appear bar with • picture forward the menu button at the top or then 4 or on of the press backward using •. If necessary, SYSTEM-MENU To continue The in the can now "or menu is paused, control. Select ,4rl), CH- • .
Search with Using this function, 1 2 3 4 time entry you can select where playback should start (elapsed time) During playback, remote screen control Select '_)' press The with _ the SYSTEM-MENUbutton menu bar will or and • appear confirm with playback is stopped and the screen displays how has already elapsed. Enter the desired buttons 0-9. Confirm with start time will playback top CH-V. the of the The much play time using the number OK.
Repeat a specific segment A-B You can repeat a specific segment within a title/chapter/track. To do this, you must mark the start and end of the desired segment. 1 2 3 4 During playback, press the position. You will see a still picture. PAUSE II at the desired starting Keep pressing PLAY MODE until the symbol appears on the TV screen. This will store the start point. Start playback with PLAYI_ . At the desired stop point, press the OK button.
Camera angle If a disc contains video sequences select different angles for playback• that were recorded with different camera angles, you can During playback, press PAUSE II • You will see a still picture. Press the I X SYSTEM-MENU ICOn The _ button and select '{_' using • cannot be selected, is, therefore, not only available, For more ¢ function Tbe label selected scene was recorded with information, one camera please angle.
Changing audio language Pre-recorded DVDs often come in different languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation of the Recorder or the default language of the DVD. However, you can change the audio language of a disc at any time. Please note that the audio language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) inserted playback in the disc as well as with the two menus may be different. menu AUDIO Some DVD's button.
Recording General information MONITOR What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can used t_vo different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased.
Recording without automatic ! switch-off Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel). Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be checked. '_ERIr_ _,r, will• appear on the display. x Index display ¢" A DVD+RW was inserted that already contains recordings. Use GH+ • and GH- • to select a location where the recording should be started.
5 To start recording, press REC/OTR • on the remote control or RECORD on the DVD recorder To start the recording after all other recordings on the disc, press and hold the REC/OTR • button until '5_FE REE' appears in the display. For DVD+Rs, each recording is always started after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten. The display panel will appear similar to the example shown below.
Pausing recording 4 During recording recording 2 press PAUSE II , for example to avoid the commercials To continue recording, press REC/OTR •. Ending recording To stop recording, press the STOPm button. Wait until "FE ._ ._P_' Tip disappears from tbe disp ay before you try another feature, Recording with automatic (OTR ] switch-off one-touch-recording) Insert a disc. If necessary, switch to TV programming MONITOR button on the remote.
Preventing You can lock the entire can only lock the entire accidental erasing of discs disc to prevent important recordings from being erased by accident. You disc It is not possible to lock individual recordings. As long as these discs have not been finalized, you can protect them What happens withDVD+R discs? against being overwri_en justlike DVD+RW. ] Put the disc to be locked into the recorder. Press 3 4 5 6 7 DISC-MENU The index screen will appear.
Lining up recordings (assemble within a title cut) You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording will be added to the title as a chapter. Previous information will be overwritten from this location onward. Depending on the length of the recording, this will also overwrite follow the current title.
Selecting the recording mode (quality) By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode watching the picture via the builtqn tuner. (Press the MONITOR button). For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. 1 Switch on the TV.
Managing disc content General A Chady 1 00:29:59. M1 Fr_5/02/2003 When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each recording: •) Name of the recording If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name •) Length of recording •) Recording mode (quality) •) Date of the recording •) Recording index screen If 'Auto chapters' is turned 5-6 minutes.
Favorite Scene Selection In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new title. Press FSS on the remote Inserting control during recording index screen, or split the to open this menu. chapter marker During playback, you can set and delete chapter markers within a title. Each disc can have a maximum of 124 chapters, and an individual Title can have up to 99 chapters.
2 3 'Current Select Select chaptel _ using 'hidden' by CH- • pressing • repeatedly. The picture is displayed darker. Using SELECT options in the editing, menu, you can quickly and, easily switch Fast switching between chapter view (visible) and chapter hide (bidden), To end, press Deleting 1 chapter a title, you can either During remote Tip 1 FSS. During playback this chapter will be skipped. If you want to view the chapter again, select 'visible' Within ! . using • in step 3.
Changing the index picture Normally, the first frame of a recording is shown as the title's index picture You can, however, use any picture as an index picture. 1 2 3 During playback, find the location that you want to use as the new index picture. Press the PAUSE II button to pause play. Press the FSS button, The 'Favorite Scene Selection' will appear on the screen. menu Select the line 'New index picture' and confirm with OK. T C Favodte Scene Selectio_t Start the action with OK.
Editing recording titles (name) The channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed Press STOP • to stop playback if necessary Using CH+ • confirm 3 4 5 6 7 8 with Select 'Name' or • CH- • , select the title you want to edit and The menu for editing names will appear.
Deleting recordings/titles You can delete specific recordings from a disc. Proceed as follows: Press the STOP• DISC=MENU. button, or during playback press Use CH+• or CH-• to select the title to be deleted and confirm with • The title editing menu will appear. 3 4 5 6 Select 'Erase with OK, this 'This to confirm' title' using will CH+ • completely or erase CH-• this and confirm title'.
Disc settings This display is located disc. before the first title and contains general information about Philipsl 0035:59used Frl5/02/2003 the inserted You can: •) change the disc name •) protect or unprotect a disc •) finalize editing (make DVD compatible) •) finalizing DVD+Rs •) Erase DVD+RWs To show this display, proceed NTSC DVDplayback r_ as follows: Press the STOP • DISC-MENU. button, or Select the first title with CH+ • 3 Press the CH+• button.
Finalize editing If one or more titles have been edited, it is possible that another DVD Player will display the original titles. You can prepare your disc so that a DVD player can play the edited version Press • in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings fof menu will appear on the screen Select the line 'Make edits CH-V and confirm with OK. I xThe line Make compati'Dle edits ¢_ Your disc is already compatible. I To end, press SYSTEM-MENU. 3 4 'This this will take...
3 4 Erasing 1 2 3 4 5 'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long this process will last. To confirm, press OK. bar moving from left 'Working.,.' to right will appear on the screen. will show the progress of A the editing process. DVD+RWs Press • in the 'Disc info display'.
Programming a recording (TIMER) STANDBY General Use programmed The DVD With recording Recorder this DVD (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording will switch to the right channel and begin recording recorder, you can pre-program To make a programmed recording, your DVD * the date of the recording * the channel number of the TV channel up to 6 recordings Recorder within at a later date. at the correct a period time. of one year.
5 Confirm with OK. xThe following message channel numbed ¢_ The channel number the PlusCode appears on the of the TV channel number. Ushlg • screen: following number ¢_ The message DVD on buttons channel the 0..
Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+ ®system Switch on Recorder With the TV, the Recorder The programming 3 4 5 Select the channel number (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video on, press method TIMER the DVD on the remote control. selected last is marked. Select line 'Timer Programming' confirm with • .
How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIM ER) Switch on the TV, If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4)• With the Recorder The programming 3 4 Select 'Timer on, press method List TIMER on the remote control• selected last is marked• using CH-• or CH+ • and confirm with Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change, or delete with CH- • or CH+ • • Timer Timer List aec Date 01/22 Delete programmed Press the Confirm button,
Problem solving for programmed record,ngs PROBLEM SOLUTION 'Switch off, timer recording' flashes on the TV screen. •ZThe DVD Recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBYS. A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the DVD Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY _ ). The error •ZA protected disc was inserted.
User This section explains how preferences to customize the DVD Recorder to your preferences These icons indicate the following: J_ Sound settings Additional settings [_ Disc settings _' Installation Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In channel). Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the TV screen.
Picture settings You can select the following functions in this menu: ' TV shape' The picture '4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' '4:3panscan': '16:9': for a full-height for wide-screen 'Black Picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV: display with black bars on the top and bottom TVshape 1F'_ff ] Blacklew_shift OF ] Vertical video shift [_] Vide00utput [Interlaced ] picture with the sides trimmed TV (frame ratio 16:9) level shif_ Adapts the color 'Vertical dynamic for NTS
Sound settings Depending on the audio outputs being used, this menu provides you with a selection of settings If you are only using the analog audio outputs (red and white OUT L AUDIO R, OUT AUDIO LR jacks), select 'Of/' in the 'Digital 'Digital You output menu.
Language You can select 'Playback Audio the following settings in this menu: audio' Language language of DVDs 'Recording Audio settings audio' Play#ack audio [Deutsch ] Recordin# a[Jdlo [Stereo ] Subtitle [Deutsch ] Menu [Deutsch ] recording 'Subtitle' Subtitle language 'Menu' Screen menu language Additional settings You can select the following 'Status functions in this menu: box _ Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays the current operat
'Low power': If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY _, the clock display is not visible. If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY _, the clock display is visible. 'Off: 'Demo mode': If the DVD Recorder most important is switched off with the STANDBY _) button, a list of the features is shown in the display 'Display' You can change the brightness of the display on the DVD recorder. This setting only affects the DVD Recorder when it is switched on.
Disc feature menu in this menu you can make changes that relate to the disc: 'Access control' Please read the next chapter on 'Access control (child lock)'. Access CO_tlrol [ E_t_erco_e ] Auto resume If playback of a pre-recorded playback will be restarted not only apply to the current If desired, this function DVD or VCD at the exact is interrupted location (STOP • or OPEN/CLOSE when the disc is reinserted.
Access control Child lock (DVD This function can prevent children (Child lock) and VCD) from viewing discs. When in use, a four-digit code (PIN) must be entered in order to play a disc. In addition, you can set a disc to be played 'always' or 'once' despite the child lock. •)'Play always': This disc has been placed in a list that fits S0 such 'child safe discs'.
If you activated discs. To deactivate Child Lock, you will need to enter the four-digit PIN in order to play locked the child lock, select the 'r_' icon in step 9 Authorizing discs appear on the screen Using CH+A or CH-V, select 'Play once' or 'Play Insert the disc. After a short check, the access control menu will always; Use the number buttons 0..9 to enter your PIN. Double-sided DVDs can have a unique ID number for each side.
Activating/Deactivating control the parental Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).
Changing the country The Parental control levels depend on the country in which the DVD was manufactured. Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply. Switch on the TV.
Changing the PIN Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press SYSTEM-MENU The menu bar will appear Select 'T_' using _I or • select line 'Features' with • . using CH-V or CH+ • and confirm Confirm the line 'Access contror by pressing • Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code.
Before you call technical support If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, it may be caused by one of the following reasons You can also call the customer service center in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) ready. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.
PROBLEM No playback recorder: SOLUTION on DVD Poor playback on DVD Recorder (distorted •_There is no recording on the disc: Change disc. _ou inserted the wrong disc type: Your Recorder can play the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video-CD, DVD+R(W), Audio-CD,, MP3-CDs •/You inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing up. /The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. ¢_!rong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD Recorder must match. €The child lock is on.
PROBLEM SOLUTION The picture is distorted black-and-white during playback. A DVD+RW played players cannot on certain be DVD or •ZThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC). •_The recording can be made in color only when the TV channels or the connected additional device sends a color signal Black-and-white signals without color information (color subcarriers) cannot be recorded in color.
Limited Warranty DVD Recorder One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A salesreceipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT After one year from the day of purchase,you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
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Connecting the DVD Recorder (No Cable Box) Power cord to the H DVD Recorder's MAINS jack and to a power outlet Antenna or CaNe TV signal to the DVD Recorder s ANTENNA jack Audio and Video cables to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO OUT 2 and _)el!ow VIDEO (CVBS) , UT 2 acks and to the TV s AUDQ NandVDEO Njac
Connecting the DVD Recorder with a Cable Box Power cord to the DVD Recorder% MAINS jack and to a power outlet Audio and Video cables to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO OUT 2 and yellow VIDEO (CVBS) OUT 2 acks and to the TV s AUDIO and V DEO IN iacks RF coaxiai cable to the OUT jack of the Cable Box and "cothe DVD Recorder s ANTENNA iack I ' To front of Cable Box (not used with Satellite Connect Cable Box the owner's Cable manual TV signal for details. to the IN jack on your Cable Box.
Connecting the DVD Recorder with a Cable Box (with AudiolVideo Cables) Power cord to the DVD Recordeds PIA_NS iack and to a power outlet Audio and Video cables to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO OUT 2 and yellow VIDEO (CVBS) OUT2 jacks and to the TV s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Audio and Video cables from the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT ir_cks of the Cable Box to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO IN oEXT 2 and yellow VIDEO (CVBS) IN -- EXT 2 jacks W _ _ __ _ / L Cable TV signaJ to the _ _ IN jack on t
Setting Up the DVD Recorder Initial Setup Before youthe canInitial use your complete Setup.new DVD Recorder, you must Press STANDBY O to turn on the Recorder. When you turn on the Recorder for the first time, the first Initial Setup menu (for Menu Language) will appear on the TV screen. "IS TV ON? C03" will appear on the Recorder's display panel. This reminds you to turn on theTV and set it to theVideo In channel (Video In,Auxiliary, etc., depending on your hookup).
Setting Up a Cable Box Press ACH+ or VCH- to select your Cable Box output channel, then press OK. If you used an RF coaxial cable to connect the Cable Box to the DVD Recorder (as shown on page 2 of this Guide), choose channel 2, 3, or 4. If you used Audio and Video cables as shown on page 3 of this Guide, choose EXT2. If you connected the Cable Box to other jacks of the DVD Recorder, select EXT 1, CAM 1, or CAM 2.
Recording a TV Program To quickly record a TV program, follow these steps.See the owner's manual for recording details. _OO_O_TOR ' Press A on athe front of theDVD+RW DVD Recorder to openOPEN/CLOSE the disc tray. Insert recordable or DVD+R, then press OPEN/CLOSE A again to close the disc tray. Place the Disc in the tray with the label facing up and the shiny side facing down.The DVD+RW or DVD+R should have one of the following Iogos.
GUIDE Plus+ ® System Your DVD Recorder has the GUIDE Plus+_ System, which lists TV programs available in your area. Use it to select or record TV programs. Complete details are in the accompanying owner's manual. _i_ %1_[Jl_! R ' F_ SELECT Press GUIDE/TV to see screen. The TV channel youthe wereGUIDE viewing Plus+®System will appear in the Video Window in the top left corner of the screen. (To remove the GUIDE Plus+ _"System screen, press CLEAR or press GUIDE/TV again.
Playable Discs with Discs these Iogos will play on the DVD Recorder. DVDs must be labelled for ALL REGIONS or REGION ONE as shown below.Also make sure your Discs are labelled as NTSC or PAL compatible.These Iogos and information should appear on the Disc case or on the Disc. @@ Index Picture Screen The Index Picture Screen appears when Disc play is stopped. It shows the recordings of a DVD+R or DVD+RW and provides access to editing features for the recordings.
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DVD Recorder Standard product information Playback Recording SPDffl Disc types DVD/CD playback DVD+RW • PCM • Fast Forward/Backward (3 speeds) DVD+R • Step Forward/Backward DVD-R • Slow (3 speeds) '6.1 -channel compatible • Direct Title/Track access DVD- RW,video mode DVD-Video iiiiliiiiii_iiiii_i_i_iiii_i_iii_i_ii_ii_ii_ilii_i_lii_i_iiiii_!!!ii_i_i_!ii_i_!iiii_i!iiii_E • Next / Previous Title/Track / Chapter Audio Performance iii!i!_i_i_i_.
