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Safety Information Safety Precautions Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to 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) REC MODE Recording mode recording duration T_DVD TV/DVD: (quality): To select the maximum menu function, possible To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV, This button lets you switch between the DVD Recorder and the antenna signal This function is connected operates when the DVD Recorder to the TV with ly an antenna cable.
STOP • Stop: To stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings (TIMER) Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray. Previous Chapter, Pressing this button chapter track/title If this button Track/Reverse is held down If this button is held down in slow motion. PAUSEII Pause(still search: once during playback will return to the previous during playback, it will search during a still picture, backward.
Front of the Recorder TRAY LED OPEN/CLOSE • Open/close disc tray GUIDE GUIDE Plus+_ system: To call uplcancel the GUIDE Plus+®system When the GUIDE Plus+® system is active, a white light around the button is on. LEFT, RIGHT Select: In the Guide Plus +® system: Cursor leftlright Playback: To play a recorded disc.
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Output OUT jacks (OUT-I COMPONENT VIDEO Output Component an additional jacks (DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Output 480p/480i) Optical video output (red/blue/green device with component AUDIO digital jack): Connection video/progressive scan output OUT) audio output: jack (G-LINK) The symbols on your DVD Recorder d,splay The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display: IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer).
Messages The following on your DVD messages may appear on your DVD Recorder Recorder display display. If you name a disc, the disc name will appear on the display panel as well 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 DVDlvideo the list of disc contents is updated. cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected.
fv J L_L JJ _ Z3L A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record a PAL signal Insert a new disc or use a disc containing PAL recordings. TfTI FF_EE .... E An empty tile was selected. An error occurred when writing the title, If this happens clean the disc or use a new one. Read section disc. C TIuIP :_E, _,_,_.
Table of contents Irllntroduction .................................... 3 Dlnformation on the TV screen .... 43 Dear Philips customer ..................................................................................... 3 Menu bar icons ............................................................................................... 43 Region codes ..................................................................................................... Technical data ..................................
r_JManaging disc content ................. 70 General ............................................................................................................. 70 Favorite Scene Selection ............................................................................... 71 Inserting chapter marker .............................................................................. Hiding chapters ...............................................................................................
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. and often poorly Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the owner's manual and try to be of help in operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information: | / (Question)? Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.
Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS DVD owners. Thank you for buying a DVDR 80117. Please take the time to read this owner's manual before important operation.
Compatible { discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record Recording and Playback on the following discs: DVD÷_0Wpi_a_l_ DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once, DVD÷_ Playback only: 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 O R Q Audio CD (Compact Video CD (Formats O Disc Digital Audio) 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 to be played in all regions ('ALL'). regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder.
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 Wavelength: Output laser InGaAIP (DVD), 660nm (DVD), power AIGaAs (CD) 780nm (CD) (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD reading), Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 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. Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray Cleaning Some problems disruptions, basis.
Special functions of your new DVD Recorder Your Philips DVD DVD Recorder Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new easier for you This screen provides an overview of the disc. Each index picture represents right-hand side of the screen, a disc pointer graphically displays the duration a recording. At the and position on the disc of the selected recording.
The GUIDE Plus4_ system provides you with a complete also allows you to program your DVD Recorder on-screen to record guide of what's on TV. It any show you want with just a click on the guide listing.
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).
Connecting with a Component Video Of Pb Pr) cable Component Video is the highest quality system for transmitting video by splitting the video signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (red minus brightness, blue minus brightness) components. The signals are sent over separate lines. The plugs for these cables and the corresponding jacks are usually red, green, and blue. In addition, the signal can be 'interlaced' or use 'progressive scan.' Interlaced The regular videolTV signal is interlaced, ie.
The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder mustmatch 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 Use an audio LR jack at or there could Tip cable and the COMPONENT back plug one of VIDEO In jacks of the TV the DVD end into the OUT Recorder ) and the other (usually your TV's instruction 6 7 to be reversed at all.
Switching TV and DVD Recorder to 'Progressive scan' The factory settings of the DVD Recorder are set to 'Interlaced'. If you selected the 'Progressive scan' connection during installation, you must switch the 'Component Video output' of the DVD Recorder and, if necessary, the 'Component Video input' of the TV to 'Progressive scan'. Switching the TV Please select 'Progressive scan' for the Component Video input on the TV. If necessary, see your TV instruction manual.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to S-VIDEO OUT) and the other into the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual). Switch on the TV. Then switch the set to the SVHS input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual.
Connecting This cable, usually with featuring yellow Video (CVBS) cable cinch 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.
7 Connect the mains on the display, After the initial switched 8 jack tx_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 installation off, How is completed, you switch chapter 'User preferences' Press STANDBY-ON(_on this on this function in the section the function will be again, read in the 'Standby' recorder, '15 T_' n g, appear on the display Then, read the paragraph Con
5 Connect the mains on the display. After the initial switched 6 7 jack tx_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 installation off. How is completed, you switch chapter 'User preferences' Press STANDBY-ON(_on this function on this function in the section the will be again, read in the 'Standby' recorder.
Connecting additional devices You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, S=VlDEO IN, Video in, IN COMPONENT VIDEO and the IN L AUDIO R, etc. to the IN AUDIO LRjacks in is done on automatically. the recorder. Switching between In case both jacks are occupied, The IN COMPONENT jack S-VIDEO the signal at jack VlDEOjacks are only IN and S-VIDEO used for Video IN is given " 'interlaced' signals.
Connecting a cable S-video cable box with Cinch- or CABLE Cahme Box You can connect a cable box to the S-VIDEO on the recorder jack S-VIDEO Switching between case both jacks are occupied, IN or Video IN and the signal at jack S-VIDEO The antenna cable should also be connected in and the Video IN L AUDIO R jacks in is done automatically in IN is given priority _ to the cable box and the DVD-Recorder as shown _ _@_ DVD-RecrJrder _ ConnecttbeOVO- ecorderd S-VDEO, eot,wtbyoor I! VOUT
Connecting The front Recorder Best video a camcorder and audio jacks can be used to These jacks are behind the door Picture to the front easily connect in the lower right corner ! jacks a camcorder to of the front panel. the DVD Quality If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN IN jack of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding DV OUT jack on the camcorder.
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio lacks The back of the DVD Recorder OUT for an optical cable and It can be used to connect •) an Audio/Video sound decoder •) a receiver Digital need a multi-channel audio output jacks OPTICAL AUDIO cable (cinch cable).
Installing your DVD Recorder Initial 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 setting only functions format. with CH-V if you have inserted or a DVD ACH+. This recorded in this [ni6al Setup TV Shape 4:3 letterbox Which screen formats 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan 16:9 can I choose? for a wide-screen display (theatrical bars at the top and bottom 4:3 panscan 16:9 8 9 for wide-screen Confirm After for a full-height TV screen.
Tuner Your mode DVD-Recorder can switch Channels) is equipped between with a so called Tuner playback If a Cable Box is connected from to the the disc Video or in or Mode. With the Picture S-VIDEO the button from the MONITOR internal IN jacks and installed the chapter 'Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ ® system' you can switch only between the TV Channels from the Cable Box. The internal Tuner is switched off.
8 9 When the channel complete' search Press SYSTEM-MENU from the screen x Very few TV ¢_ During repeatedly channels were channel an antenna connected a cable do TV signal so, select Programming' search Installation Auto Ch. Programming 'Cable', 'Anten.', Confirm Press the setting channel the Searching forTV channels menus DVD signal but found Recorder is connected.
Adding and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can delete/switch They will be skipped when the ATTENTION If data from off TV • CH+ and channels OH- • on which buttons reception is not possible. are selected. ! the GUIDE Plus+ ® system is available, the allocation channel) will be done from this function.
9 10 Setting To save your channel selections, press OK. To remove the menus, press SYSTEM=MENU repeatedly the language You can select the languageforsubtitles 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 languageis 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. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV program is transmitted in Stereo or SAP.
Setting the time/date This function uses the information automatically 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 is wrong, you must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date').
9 In the ]ine 'Time entered Zone', se]ect your time zone if the PBS channel was for a different the time correctly, If you want 'Auto.'. use the time the changes with OK. 0 Confirm 1 To end, press to time zone. This is the only way to set or, if necessary, to correct zone of the it. PBS channel, se]ect SYSTEM-MENU The time and date are automatically Recorder is shut off.
Manually setting If the time is incorrect, switch off the automatic the time & date this could be due to a weak or disrupted function TV signal If this is the case, Attention! If data from the GUIDE this information function. PLus+ ® system were loaded, you can not change the clock/date was taken from Press the GUIDE SYSTEM-MENU Plus+ ® system on the Therefore remote control. you can not The menu because select this bar will appear 3 4 Select 'T_' using • or • .
The GUIDE General Your DVD Plus+® system ! information Recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ ® system. The GUIDE Plus+ ® system offers a free interactive electronic program guide that lists all the TV programs available in your area, You can also use the GUIDE Plus+ ® system to program your DVD Recorder to record your favorite Press shows GUIDE/TV to various TV channels.
3 4 5 6 7 Press •CH+ Select then 'SETUP' with the Use CH- • , • CH+ to select 'Change Confirm with OK. Use CH- • Confirm Use or _ button. settings', , • CH+ to select 'No, repeat setup process' with OK. ACH+, Confirm • system CH-• to select your country OK. with Enter the postal/zip code where the DVD Recorder is being set up, For the GUIDE Plus +® system to operate correctly, it needs to know its current location and the TV channels available at that location.
Connecting the IR Blaster The cable box is controlled via the DVD Recorder with the IR Blaster (supplied) This means you can record TV shows that are received only through the cable box. Connection of the G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ ® system to show the correct guide listing.
x My cable box has not switched Check whether 2 Check the connection and position 3 If the connection 'test this code 36 again' number For a new code, select 'No', 6 Confirm with x My cable box select of the Ig BIaster. control. OK on the remote is not displaying set, on.
The GUIDE Plus+® system General The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free on-screen listing for all the TV channels in your area You can also use it to control a cable box.
Function buttons If GUIDE Plus+ ® system information has been loaded, you can perform various actions in the GUIDE Plus+ ® system screens. There are two color buttons (blue and green), the actions of which depend on the respective menu displayed. Always check before pressing a button. If no color buttons INFO are displayed, pressing them will have no effect. button An | button is also available, if additional information is displayed, you can use this button enlarge the relevant area.
5 Press OK to confirm your selection. The guide will disappear and you can now view the TV show you have selected. Press CLEAR instead of OK. The guide will disappear and you will be able the show you selected before you started the GUIDE How to do view I cancel? Plus+® system.
The 'SCHEDULE' screen This menu displays the shows that are set to record The following 'Thu': information or set as favorite. is also displayed for each scheduled recording: Day of the week (e.g.: Thursday) '8:00pro': Start time 'The Matrix': Title of the show 'Once': Frequency of the available / 'Weekly'_.every recording. ('Once'... week/'off__ Press CH- • switched one time/ .
The 'PROMOTIONS' screen Here you can retrieve information on various products or the GUIDE Plus+® system. Press the | button to view detailed descriptions of the products. Colors in this menu: Teal: Promotion Yellow: titles or information Selected promotion/information The 'SETUP' screen The basic settings of the GUIDE Plus+® system are automatically stored after the initial set-up has been completed. You can change these basic settings here.
'Change channel display' Here you can change the order can assign the channel numbers A TV station of the TV channels for the 'LISTINGS' Moreover, you is displayed in two columns. Use the OH-• and Press OK. you want to modify. between tiles. Left screen to the TV stations and switch them on or off.
Information on the TV screen You can check!change many functions and settings of your bar The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. DVD Recorder via the system menu 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.
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Tuner info box This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. signal, the TV channel, and the channel name of the program _/X Timer It displays the current antenna you just selected. No Signal TV channel is not available or reception connected or is turned off to too weak I Device is not info box This box is located above the tuner info box. When a recording is programmed (timer), it shows the time symbol and the start time or the date of the first programmed recording.
Playback General The DVD information Recorder regarding can be used with the following •) DVD Video •) Video CD or Super Video playback systems: CD •) DVD+RW •) DVD+R •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) 0) DVD-R 0) CD-R 0) CD-RW 0) Audio CD 0) MP3-CD You can operate the the DVD Recorder, DVD 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' in the 'Chi
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;_', JL_'(opens) 3 Playback starts or 'EL _S 't',5' (closes) appears Tip in the display, automatically. Q VIDEO When playing a DVD+RW, the Index Picture screen appears. Choose the title you want to play with CH-V , ACH+or Confirm with OK. 1_14, _ For more information, O .
Playing 1 2 a DVD+RW or DVD+R [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 CH- • or • CH+. You can also use the 1_14 or I1_1_ buttons on the front ! f-t-'l// I I_1_1 of the IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII recorder 3 Press the PLAYI_ The following title/chapter number, I elapsed time.
! Playing MP3 CDs MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed the data volume can be compressed by a factor CD quality music on a single CD-ROM. of I0 pieces of music. Using this technology This enables you to fit up to I0 hours of When creating MP3 CDs, keep the following in mind: Data systemsupported: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels Formats: *.
Playback of a (Super) (Super) Video CDs may feature Video CD 'PBC' (Play Back Control). This allows the direct special playback functions (menus). The Video CD must be PBC-compatible 'PBC' is turned on by default. 1 2 selection of (see CD packaging). Insert a (Super) Video CD If the ,11, appears on the screen, begin playback with With 'PBC' switched on, no information PLAY will be displayed I_ in the display.
Other playback Changing to a different When a disc contains more than one track, title, functions chapter track/title or chapter, you can change to a different title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains selection is then possible via the menu bar only. several chapters, track, these are selected. Title 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.
Search function via menu bar During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select the '_1_' symbol on the second menu bar using • • and confirm with CH-V . or Now you can select different search speeds forwards or backwards using • or •. If necessary, SYSTEM-MENU turn off button. the menu To continue playback,press PLAYI_ line with the Tip twice. Still picture 1 During playback, press PAUSEII still picture.
Slow motion via menu During playback, SYSTEM-MENU bar press button the PAUSE II button on the remote control. and The then menu the bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select 'D_' in the second menu bar with CH- • . You can now move forwards • or I_. If necessary, SYSTEM-MENU To continue Search 1 2 3 4 time or backwards off the • and confirm at different menu with speeds using line with the Tip playback, press with Using this function, turn button. I_ or PLAYI_ twice.
PLAY MODE you can selectPLAY from the followingBy options: During again, playback, press MODE. pressing ) _,-Repeat chapter (DVD only) Repeat track/title • I r_pe_t ) _-, •) ' _° _ • ': •) No display: 3 Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio CD only) Shuffle no repeat To cancel the repeat, press STOP You pressing can also keep • .
Camera angle If a disc contains select different video sequences that were recorded with different camera angles, you can angles for playback. 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, function is, therefore, not available. }=or more information, please read ¢ Tbe selected scene was only recorded with one camera angle. Tbis the label of your DVD disc.
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 installationof the Recorder or the default language of the DVD. However, you can change the audio languageof a disc at any time. Please note that the audio language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as with the AUDIO button. The audio languages for DVD playback in the two menus may be different.
Disc Manager General (DM) information The 'Disc Manager' is an integrated database in the DVD Recorder that remembers all recordings made by this DVD Recorder. This gives you a complete overview of your entire video collection at the touch of a button. Moreover, the Disc Manager gives you quick and easy access to every recording made with this DVD Recorder. The Disc Manager also tells you which film was recorded on which disc and bow many unrecorded minutes remain on the discs.
Adding a disc to the Disc Manager You can only add DVD+RW or DVD+R discs to the Disc Manager since other discs do not hold any information on the titles or lengths of the recordings. These discs have to be at least once recorded in the DVD-Recorder. A table of contents has to be available, DVD+R discs can also be finalized, Other discs cannot be added to the Disc Manager.
6 ! The disc is now stored in the Disc Manager under the displayed disc number Pleasewrite this number on the disc and on the cover 1 When searching for unrecorded free space or IWhy do I need to label the discs? available recordings, you will askedto insertthe appropriatediscs(disc numbers). "7 / / To end, press DISC MANAGER The DVD Recorder will immediately recognize that this disc is saved in the Disc Manager.
Searching for a title in the Disc Manager This function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the Disc Manager Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control Select 'Find title' using CH-• 3 or A CH+ and confirm with A list of the titles of all recordings stored in the Disc Manager (DM) will appear on the TV screen.
Searching discs You can easily search for the title of a recording stored in the Disc Manager To do this, the appropriate disc does not have to be in the DVD Recorder Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control Select 'Browse 3 4 discs' using CH- • Confirm with • or • CH+. , The screen will show the contents of the last Disc Manager disc used If necessary, use •CH+or number and confirm with number directly with the •.
Searching for a blank section You can search for space for a new recording on the disc (at least I minute example at the end of existing recordings. This only works with discs which have already been stored of blank space), for in the Disc Manager Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control Select 'Browse 3 4 discs' using CH- • or • CH+. Confirm with OK, A list of the recordings on the disc you have selected will appear on the TV screen.
Recording General information What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can use two different types of DVDs with this DVD Recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased. DVD+R This disc can only be recorded on once.
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/Video 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 ACH+and DH-V 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 1 2 During recording recording To continue Ending press PAUSE II , for example to avoid the commercials recording, press REC/OTR •. recording To stop recording, disappears from press the STOPm button. Wait tbe disp ay before you try another until "FE ._ ._P_' Tip feature, Recording with automatic one-touch-recording) switch-off ] (OTR I Insert a disc. If necessary, switch to TV programming MONITOR button on the remote.
Preventing accidental erasing of discs You can lock the entire disc to prevent can only lock the entire disc It is not possible to lock individual recordings. important recordings from being erased by accident. You 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. While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, the remote control. The first title is selected.
Lining up recordings (assemble You can add further a title cut) recordings will be added to the title location onward. Depending follow the current current title, within title. to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording as a chapter.
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 built-in tuner. (Press the MONITOR button). For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. 1 Switch on the TV, If required, DVD Recorder Select the record remote control.
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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 index screen, title. Press FSS _< on the remote control during recording to open this menu Inserting or split the 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.
displayed darker. Select 'hidden' by pressing • repeatedly The picture is SELECT options in the editing menu, you can quickly and easily switch I Using Fast switching between chapter view (visible) and chapter hide (hidden). To end, press During playback this chapter will be skipped. Deleting 1 1 FSS _< If you want to view the chapter again, select 'visible' Within Tip chapter a title, you can either using • in step 3. markers delete individual chapter markers or all markers.
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' T C menu will appear on the screen. Favodte Scene Se]ecti0_t Select the line 'New index picture' and confirm with OK.
Editing recording titles (name) Some TV stations transmit the name of a program• In this case, the name may be included automatically (eg. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, 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 confirm •CH+ with or • CH-• , select the title you want to edit and The menu for editing names will appear• .
Playing the entire title If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, with this setting you can view the entire title including the hidden chapters Proceed as follows: Press the STOP• DISC-MENU. button, Using •OH+ or OH-• back and confirm with • 3 4 playback press select the title that you want to play The title editing menu will appear. and confirm with "_L Name Settings for title Charlyl € Play fu_lt_tle [ Challv 1 Press OK Erase lh_s title Playback starts automatically.
Disc settings This display is located disc. before the first title and contains general information about the inserted Philipsl 0035:59used Frl5/02/2003 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 ACH+ 3 Press the ACH+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-• and confirm with OK. compatible' using •CH+ or I xThe line Make edits compati'Dle does not appear ¢_ Your disc is already compatible, It does not need to be converted.
Erasing DVD+RWs appear on the screen 1 Select ACH+ The or CH-V andfof confirm Press •'Erase in thedisc' 'Discusing info display'. 'Settings menu with will OK 'This will erase all titles' Press OK to confirm' appears OR the [" Settings for Philipsl screen Disc ilame PhHipsl Protection _1" Eras_ dlsc 'Erasing disc' will appear on the TV screen.
Programming a recording (TIMER) General Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD Recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD Recorder, you can pre-program up to 15 recordings within a period of one year.
You can also program Press instead 'FAVORITE the TV as 'Favorites' function button the blue one (labeled on the screen). The TV show will be stored Setting shows green up repeat You can choose button: Frequency: in memory for Favorites. recordings from the 'Once': fo{Iowing one-time settings with the green function recordings 'Regularly': Repeated when the show is available,At twice a week 'Weekly': Repeated weekly recordings least (every week on the same day).
Programming VCR a recording with the Plus+ ®system Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, TV channel, start and end times. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode programming number. This 8-digit PlusCode number is found in most TV listings magazines. ATTENTION! Without GUIDE Plus+® system data it is not possible to program a recording with the VCR Plus+® system 1 2 Switch on the TV.
6 The decoded Changing data appears after confirmation. the start/end CH-• or times 1 Use 2 where you want to change the times. Press OK, 3 Select 'Start CH- • . • CH+ to select early by' Enter the information the remote control. 4 Confirm with or the line (programmed 'End fate in the line using the by' recording) using •CH+or 0..g number buttons on OK. This takes you back to the listing.
Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+ ®system 1 2 Switch on Recorder Press the TV, Select the channel number (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video TIMER The current (!) on the remote for the DVD In channel) control. information will appear on the screen. L x I will 3 4 see some GUIDE informatlons Iv" The I the chapter The GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ ® system, Plus+ ® system about the not installed was GUIDE Plus+ ® system yet.
recording. STOP Locate on Press the disc the •. position If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' where you want to start the will light up on the display How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIM ER) Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). With the remote.
Problem solving for programmed record,ngs PROBLEM SOLUTION 'Recording about flashes on the TV The error Iocke_ to star# screen. message appears 'Disc briefly on •_A recording is about to start in few minutes. Check that the right disc is loaded and the right position ,_A protected 'Preventing for the recording disc was inserted. Undo the erase protection accidental erasing of discs '), or insert a different (chapter were located. 'Manual recording', section disc the screen.
User preferences This section explains how to customize the DVD Recorder to your indicate the following: *(_ preferences These icons 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 AudiolVideo 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 signal can be adjusted to fit your TV: Picture TVshape display with black bars on the top and bottom Blacklew_shi{t Vertical video '4:3panscan': '16:9': for a full-height for wide-screen Vide00utput picture with the sides trimmed [i for a 'wide-screen' shift '4:3 letterbox': [Interlaced ] ] TV (frame ratio 16:9) 'Black level shif_ Adapts the color 'Vertical dynamic for NTSC playback when set
Sound settings Depending If you on the audio outputs are only AUDIO being used, this menu provides analog audio outputs LR jacks), select 'Of/' in the 'Digital 'Digital You using the (red output you with a selection and white OUT of settings L AUDIO R, OUT menu.
Language You can select 'Playback Audio the settings following settings in this menu: audio' language of DVDs Language Playback audio Subtitle 'Recording Audio Menu audio' 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 operating status on the TV screen (counter, playback, recording, TV channel,
'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 DVD Recorder when it is switched on. You can also adjust this setting with the 'Bright: The display appears with normal brightness 'Dimmed': 'Off': DIM button Recorder on the remote This setting only affects the control The disc tray light is switched The display appears less bright.
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 comrol [ E_t_erco_e ] 'Auto resume' If playback of a pre-recorded DVD or VCD is interrupted ( STOP • or OPEN/CLOSE A_ ), playback will be restarted at the exact location 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 SO 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 9 Authorizing discs Insert the disc. After a short check, the access control menu will appear on the screen Using • CH+ or CH- • 3 Use the number buttons , select 'Play once' or 'Play always.' 0..9 to enter your PIN, Double-sided DVDs can have a unique ID number for each side.
Parental control (DVD video only) Movies on DVDs may contain scenes which are not suitable for children. DVDs sometimes come with rating information for the entire DVD or only for certain scenes. Affected scenes are rated from I to 8. If a scene with such a rating is recognized during playback, the DVD Recorder compares the Parental control rating with that of the DVD scene. If the scene rating exceeds the Parental control rating, an alternative scene will be played back (if available).
m _1_ U Confirm with OK SYSTEM-MENU. To end, press repeatedly • and i then U Changing the country The Parental Therefore, control levels depend on it is necessary that you enter the country the country in which for which the DVD was manufactured. these filter values apply. 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 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 Select 'T_' using _ Confirm Press The menu bar will appear or Select line '_(Disc confirm with • . • the number the Select the line confirm with • .
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 in the back of this owner's 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 Poor SOLUTION playback Recorder on DVD _our TV is not properly adjusted, •_The disc is dirty: Clean the disc. (distorted Recorder. Programmed recording does not work: •/You have set the wrong time or date: Check timeldate. •_You have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block). •_A locked disc was inserted: Remove disc lock. •_A finalized DVD+R has been inserted. Change disc.
PROBLEM SOLUTION There is picture or sound interference with the TV •_During playback via the internal TV tuner (MONITOR button), switch to recording mode 'M1' by pressing REC MODE. This will give you the best possible picture quality. Before making the recording, select the recording mode as described in chapter 'Manual recording', section 'Selecting the recording mode (quality)'. •_Change the modulator channel. During standby hold on the remote the button 3 pressed to switch to channel 3.
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Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA Connect supplied of the DVDthe Recorder videoto cable (which IN hasjack yellow markings) and theVIDEO on yourTV. Connect the Recorder supplied jacks on the audio and tocable(s) the TV's(red/white right/left jack on the rear of the DVD to the yellowVIDEO (CVBS) Recorder. OUT 2 jack markings) IN tojacks. the Match redlwhite, right/leftAUDIO OUT 2 AUDIO the cable colors to the jack colors.
Connecting the DVD Recorder (No Cable Box) You should see the DVD Recorder's Initial Setup menu on theTV the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to pages 4-5 of this Quick-Use Guide to set up the Recorder for the first time.
Connectthe Cable Box owner's CableTV manual signalto for details.the IN jack on your Cable Box. The IN jack may be labelled differently. See the Connect an Recorder. RF coaxial The cable the may OUTbe jack of the CableTOBox to the ANTENNA jackCable on the of the DVD OUTto jack labelled RF OUT, TV, and or ANTENNA OUT. See the Box rear owner's manual for details. Connect suppliedandvideo cable (with IN yellow markings) the DVD the Recorder to theVIDEO jack on yourTV.
Connecting the DVD Recorder with a Cable Box You should see the Initial Setup menu on theTV screen the first time you turn on the DVD Go to pages 4-5 of this Quick-Use Guide to set up the DVD Recorder for the first time. Recorder.
Your Cable Box may have Audio and Video Out jacks instead of a single ANTENNA OUT, TO TV, or RF OUT jack as shown on page 2 of this Guide. If so, use the Audio and Video Out jacks to connect the Cable Box to your DVD Recorder. Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack on your Cable Box. Connect composite video video cable cable (usually yellow) to theVIDEO(CVBS) OUT INjack on the Cable Box.Recorder.
Connecting the DVD Recorder with a Cable Box (with Audio/Video Cables) You should see the Initial Setup menu on theTV the first time you turn on the DVD Recorder. See pages4-5 of this Quick-Use Guide to set up the DVD Recorder for the first time.
1 Before you can use your new DVD Recorder, you must complete the Initial Setup. Press STANDBY © 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,Auxiliar etc.,depending on your hookup).
9 Press ACH+ or VCH- to select your Cable Box output channel, then press OK. If you used an RE 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. i Directions for connecting the G-Link cable will appear on the TV screen.
To quickly record a TV program, follow these steps. See the owner's manual for recording details. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE _ME_ _¢MO_E pL_VMO_EW_VD __ on the front of the DVD Recorder to open the disc tray. Insert a recordable DVD+RW 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.
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. 1 _IME_ n[C_ODE pLA_MO_ _V:DV0 o Press GUIDE/TV to see the GUIDE Plus+_System screen. The TV channel you were viewing 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.
Discs with these Iogos will play on the DVD Recorder. • When you record on a DVD+R with this DVD Recorder, finalize the Disc at the Recorder if you plan to play the Disc on other DVD Players. DVDs must be labelled forALL 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. The Index PictureScreen appears when Disc play is stopped.
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DVD Recorder Standard product Disc types DVD+P,W DVD+P, DVD- R]-RW,video mode DVD-Video Super VCD Video CD Audio CD Playback Recording compression Mode Rec • Next / Previous • Repeat (Chapter 24 bit AD Converter iiiiiiil.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Dy0amicrangeIlkHzl 95 dB Crosstalk Distortion / Chapter or (Track /All) • Time Search • Zoom (1.
