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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 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. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth.
CAUTION LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) 30 mW (DVD+RW write, DVD-RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) ATTENTION L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ciincluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation.
Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This connection is also known as 'FireWire' and 'IEEE 1394.' This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. Audio and video signals are transmitted using a cable. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on a DVD+R/+RW disc. DVD+R/+RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What are Titles and Chapters? A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies.
Contents English Frequently Asked Questions ...... 7 Getting Started Step 1: Inserting Batteries ....................... 23 Care and Safety Information Setup ............................................................ 10 Cleaning discs ............................................. 10 About recycling ......................................... 10 General Information Introduction ............................................... 11 Accessories supplied ................................ 11 Region codes ........
About video editing .................................. 39 Accessing video editing menu ................ 39 Selecting a title .............................................. 40 Selecting a chapter ....................................... 40 Creating chapter marker ............................ 40 Hiding an unwanted chapter ...................... 41 Changing Index Picture ............................... 41 Splitting a title (DVD+RW only) ............... 41 Playback Playable discs ...............................
Care and Safety Information English CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Some problems occur because the disc inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions.) To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD+R/+RW and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. – – – – Please take time to read this user manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder English Quick Setup Overview ANT IN RF IN ANT OUT RF OUT Antenna/cable TV signal 1 (optional) Cable Box / Satellite Receiver Antenna/ cable TV signal VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver (optional) OR VCR DVD Recorder ➠ TV 2 TV example of your existing antenna connection new antenna connection Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the DVD recorder.
English Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) OR OR Option 3 Option 2 Option 1 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Step 2: Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the DVD recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) English OR Option 2 DIGITAL IN Option 1 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN AV amplifier/ receiver Step 3: Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using Audio jacks You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN English Optional Connections Antenna/cable TV signals 1 4 2 Back of an RF Modulator (Example only) 5 TV TO TV L VIDEO R IN AUDIO IN ANT IN CH3 CH4 3 TV has only an antenna input jack 3 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the TO TV jack on the RF modulator to the antenna input jack on your TV. Use this connection if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75ohm or RF In) and does not have any audio/video jacks.
Optional Connections (continued) English IN RF Antenna/cable TV signals VIDEO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT R AUDIO L S-VIDEO 2 1 3 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV,) refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 12 for the complete connection to your TV.
English Optional Connections (continued) SPLITTER Antenna/cable TV signals Back of aVCR (Example only) 1 VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT IN OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R 3 4 2 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD+R/+RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the DVD recorder is turned off. A splitter (not supplied) is required for this connection.
Optional Connections (continued) English SPLITTER Back of aVCR (Example only) Antenna/cable TV signals 1 VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT IN OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R 4 IN RF VIDEO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT R AUDIO L S-VIDEO 3 2 5 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver A splitter (not supplied) is required for this connection.
DV OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT English Optional Connections (continued) AUDIO OUT L 1 R OR Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side, it provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack conforms to the i.LINK standard. It provides the best picture quality. ● Use an i.
Remote Control English 1 STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. 2 TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. 3 SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. 4 1 2: Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. 34: Cursor buttons for moving up/down or changing the recorder’s TV tuner channel. 5 SELECT – Selects a track/chapter/file in the program menu. 6 REC 0 – Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source.
Remote Control (continued) English # Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. $ REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. % DISC-MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD+R/+RW. – Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on. ^ OK – Stores/confirms an entry. – Confirms a selection. & EDIT (For DVD+R/+RW only) – Enters/exits the video editing menu. * PLAY 2 – Plays a disc. ( STOP 9 – Stops playback/recording.
Main Unit English 1 STANDBY-ON 2 Jacks behind the flap – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN 2 label at the right hand corner. 2 Disc tray 9 S-VIDEO 3 OPEN CLOSE ç – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. – S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select ‘Front S-Video’ in order to view the input source.
Step 1: Inserting Batteries Step 2: Setting the TV 1 Connect the power cable from the DVD 3 recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply. 1 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the correct 2 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.
Getting Started (continued) English Automatic TV channel search Step 3: TV channel programming Before the DVD recorder can start recording the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched them on.
Modifying Channel Information You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel. 5 Once complete, select OK in the menu and press OK to confirm and exit to the previous menu page. ➜ If you do not wish to save any changes, select CANCEL and press OK. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU. ➜ The system menu appears. 2 Use 3 4 keys to highlight { System Menu - Channel Setup } and press 2. 3 Use 3 4 keys to highlight { Modify Channel Information } and press OK.
Getting Started (continued) English Step 4: Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead. The menu language (on-screen display) for the system will remain as you set it. Language settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU.
Discs for recording IMPORTANT! Two different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: Unrecordable pictures Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. DVD+RW – Discs that are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD+R – Discs can only be used for a single recording.
Recording (continued) { Front S-Video } English Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. 1 Use 3 4 keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press 2 to access its options. 2 Use 3 4 keys to select one of the options. Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.
{ Rear CVBS } Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress.) Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel. { Rear S-Video } : Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel. { DV } Input source from the device connected to DV IN jack at the front panel. REC SOURCE 4 Press REC 0 to start recording.
Recording (continued) English About timer recording Timer recording (manually) Use 'Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specified time. 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer schedule list appears. With this DVD recorder, you can preprogram up to 20 recordings.
{ Source } – Use 3 4 keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use 3 4 keys to select your option. See pages 27~28 on “Recording settings Recording mode”.) { Mode } – Use 3 4 keys to select { Once }, { Daily, } { Weekly, } { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend } (Saturday and Sunday) recordings. 9 Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the DVD recorder.
Recording (continued) English Timer recording (VCR Plus+® System) This is a simple programming system for DVD recorders. To use it, enter the PlusCode programming number associated with your television program. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number. 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control.
English Recording (continued) Changing/Deleting a timer recording 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer schedule list appears. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start End 1 CH003 2 Hour Mode 01/14/05 02.00 PM 03.30 PM 2 CH010 1 Hour Mode 01/25/05 04.00 PM 06.30 PM 3 CH008 4 Hour Mode 01/30/05 10.00 AM 11.15 AM 4 CH005 2 Hour Mode 01/31/05 02.30 AM 04.
Editing/Finalizing Recording English About Disc editing Accessing disc editing menu This DVD recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD+R/+RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on an another DVD player. OK The displayed options in the disc editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type.
Rename disc Erase disc (DVD+RW only) The original disc name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. This erases the content of the DVD+RW including those that was not recorded on this DVD recorder. Once the existing content is erased, it can be used for recording. 1 Press TOP MENU, then use 3 4 keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. ➜ The keyboard screen appears.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English Make compatible (DVD+RW only) This function allows you to make an edited version DVD+RW compatible. This is to enable the edited information to be seen on other DVD players. ● Press TOP MENU, then use 3 4 keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm. Helpful Hint: – If the option {Compatible} is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible.
About title editing Accessing title editing menu You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD+R/+RW. If a DVD+R has been finalized, it cannot be edited. 1 Insert a recorded DVD+R/+RW into the The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type. 2 Use 3 4 keys to highlight a title DVD recorder. ➜ The Index Picture screen appears on the TV. (recording), and press 2. ➜ The title editing menu appears.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English Rename title Overwrite title (DVD+RW) The original title name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. This function allows you to record a new title from the beginning of the current title in the DVD+RW. 1 In title editing menu, use 3 4 keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. ➜ The keyboard screen appears.
About video editing Accessing video editing menu After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English Selecting a title Creating chapter marker It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker at any point within a title during playback. This will allow you to access a specific point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide. 1 In video editing menu, use 3 4 keys to select { Title } and press OK.
Hiding an unwanted chapter Changing Index Picture You can choose to hide certain scene from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. The index picture is the picture of the title you will see when the DVD recorder loads up the Index menu. Normally, the first frame of a recording is shown as the title’s index picture. 1 Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. (See previous page on “Insert Chapter Marker”.
Playback English Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable;) can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable;) can be recorded only once Playback only: IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
Starting disc playback ● Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the DVD recorder will launch an index screen. ● If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see page 53.) ➜ Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter your pin code (password.) ● For more playback features, see pages 46~49 “Advance Playback Features.
Playback (continued) English Playing a DVD+R/+RW disc 1 Insert a DVD+R/+RW disc. ➜ The Index Picture screen appears. 2 Use 3 4 keys to select a title and press PLAY 2 to start playback. 3 To stop playback, press STOP 9. Helpful Hint: – If the message 'BLANK' appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc. Playing an MP3 disc 1 Insert an MP3 CD. ➜ The disc content menu appears.
Playing a picture disc (slide show) Playable JPEG picture disc You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other at adjustable intervals. This DVD recorder can read JPEG pictures stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, or DVD. 1 Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R(W), DVD+R/+RW.) ➜ The disc content menu appears. 2 If the disc contained MP3 music and JPEG picture files, you can start a musical slide show playback, otherwise go to step 3.
Advance Playback Features English Changing to another title/ chapter/track Searching forwards/ backwards When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two times the normal playback speed. 1 During playback, press and hold down ∞ During playback, ● Press § to go to the next title/chapter/ track.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions Using T/C options You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. 1 During disc playback, press T/C on the remote control. ➜ The T/C menu appears. 2 Use 3 4 keys to select { Mode } and press OK. OK SELECT 3 Use 3 4 keys to select one of the repeat options. { Repeat A-B } T/C CLEAR 1 During playback, press T/C on the remote control. ➜ The T/C menu appears on the TV.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. 1 Press T/C on the remote control twice. ➜ The T/C menu appears. 2 Select { Mode } > { Program. } ➜ The program menu appears.
Changing subtitle language Time search This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. This function can be also accessed via SUBTITLE key on the remote control. This option allows you to skip to a specific point in the current disc. 1 Press T/C on the remote control twice. ➜ The T/C menu appears.
DVD System Menu Options English Accessing System Menu General Screen Saver A screen saver prevents damage to the screen by avoiding exposing the screen to a static image for too long. 1 In ‘System Menu-General,’ use 3 4 keys to highlight { Screen Saver } and press OK. SYSTEM MENU OK { On } Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen when play is stopped or paused for more than 15 minutes. { Off } Select this to disable the screen saver. 2 Use 3 4 keys to select a setting and press OK to confirm.
Progressive/ Interlace Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the DVD recorder Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted. Please check your TV user manual for more information. 1 In ‘System Menu-General,’ use 3 4 keys Video Output Format The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Accessing System Menu Playback TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the DVD recorder according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback. 1 In ‘System Menu-Playback,’ use 3 4 keys SYSTEM MENU OK to select { TV Aspect Ratio } and press OK. { 16:9 } Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9.
Parental rating level Rating explanations Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children, or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. { Off } – Parental Control is not active.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Setting or changing the password Digital Audio Output You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a pin code. After connecting the DVD recorder to your TV and other devices, you may need to change the digital output setting. Adjust the Digital Output only if you used the DVD recorder’s coaxial jack. 1 In ‘System Menu-Playback,’ use 3 4 keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK.
Accessing System Menu Record See pages 27~28 on “Recording settings.” English DVD System Menu Options (continued) Accessing System Menu Clock Date and Time See page 26 on “Setting the time & date.” Accessing System Menu Language See page 26 on “Setting the language.” Accessing System Menu Channel Setup See pages 24~25 on “TV channel programming.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD recorder to switch on the system.
Problem Solution No picture. – Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. Read chapter “Getting Started - Setting the TV” for details. – Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and the TV. – PAL input signal received from external device is not supported. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. – The disc does not match with the TV color system standard (PAL/ NTSC). – The disc is dirty, clean the disc.
Specification English Picture/Display Tuner/Reception/Transmission • • • • • TV system: NTSC • Aerial Input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75) Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • • • • • Connectivity • • • • • • • • D/A converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz Signal to noise ratio: 106 Crosstalk (1kHz): 105 dB Dynamic Range (1kHz): 90 dB Video Recording • Recording system: NTSC • Compression formats:
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.
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