DVD Recorder / VCR DVDR3510V DVDR3512V User Manual Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome DVDR3510V_eng_26244.
Important notes for users in U.K. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3510V/ DVDR3512V, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
DK Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. S Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Table of Contents English General Care and Safety Information ............................................................................................. 8 Setup precautions .........................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs .................................................................................................................................................8 About recycling...................
Dubbing Direct Dubbing (Disc î Tape) ....................................................................................... 34 Dubbing from VCR to DVD .................................................................................................................... 34 Dubbing from DVD to VCR .................................................................................................................... 34 English Table of Contents Playback Disc and USB Playback ....................................
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. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. – Do not place the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier).
Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips DVD recorder comes with a built-in VCR deck. It allows recording to DVD±RW, DVD±R, DVD+R DL and VHS tape. In addition, enjoy playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. The DVD±R discs have to be finalised before they can be played on other DVD players. – Remote control and batteries – RF coaxial cable – Quick Start Guide Before you can start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and set-up in three simple steps.
Product Information (continued) English Product features Possible simultaneous operations This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your favourite listings magazine. Current Operation Note: In the UK and Ireland the SHOWVIEW® system is known as VIDEO Plus+® system and SHOWVIEW® Programming Number is known as PlusCode Programming Number.
1 2 6 7 8 9 q; 34 5 qa qs qd qf a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. b Tape deck c EJECT Z – Ejects the VHS tape. d OPEN/CLOSE Z English Main Unit qg qh REC z – Start recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. – Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. l PLAY/PAUSE u – Opens/closes the disc tray. – Starts playback. – Pauses the playback/recording.
Remote Control English c SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source (EXT1, EXT2, TUNER, CAM1, DV). SCART 1 2 3 4 5 6 d SELECT – Selects a track/chapter/file in the programme menu. e CLEAR 7 8 – Clears a track/chapter/file in the selection playlist/copylist. – Clears a timer entry. – Resets tape counter to zero. 9 q; f SETUP qa – Enters/exits the system setup menu. g W X : Cursor buttons for moving to the qs left or right, do a forward/reverse search.
Remote Control (continued) English o OPTIONS – Enters/exits the options or disc/title editing menu. p DISC – Accesses DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW. – Accesses VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on. SCART qg qh q BACK2 – Returns to the previous menu of a video CD (VCD). qj r PREVí/ NEXTë – Skips to previous or next chapter/track/ index. s REC z qk ql – Start recording the current TV channel or the current video input source.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control C A CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if when the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. B A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover.
English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? Cable Satellite Antenna A 3139 241 26501 MAINS ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 AUX - I/O Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB L AUDIO PR R TV EXT 1 TO TV - I/O AUDIO / VIDEO OUT COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT B TV A Connect the existing Antenna/Satellite Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English 3139 241 26501 ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 AUX - I/O EXT 1 TO TV - I/O Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB L AUDIO PR R TV AUDIO / VIDEO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OR Option 3 Option 2 Option 1 TV Connecting the video cables This connection enables you to view the disc and VHS tape playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) 3139 241 2 ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 AUX - I/O EXT 1 TO TV - I/O Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB L AUDIO PR R TV AUDIO / VIDEO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Option 4 TV Option 4: Using a Component (Y Pb Pr) cable A Connect a component video cable (red/ blue/green - not supplied) from the Y PB PR -OUT sockets on the recorder to the corresponding component video input sockets (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on t
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English 3139 241 26501 MAINS ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 AUX - I/O Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB L AUDIO PR R TV EXT 1 TO TV - I/O AUDIO / VIDEO OUT COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Option 2 Option 1 AV amplifier/ receiver Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from the recorder. However, this connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable.
?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? Rear of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) A Cable English Step 2: Optional Connections C Satellite 3139 241 26501 Antenna MAINS ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 AUX - I/O EXT 1 TO TV - I/O Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB L AUDIO PR R TV AUDIO / VIDEO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV B Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV),
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English B A Connecting a DV camcorder Use this if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard. Connecting another video device Use the front sockets connection to copy playback from another video device (for example, camcorder, VCR or DVD player). Connect an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) from the DV IN socket on the front panel of the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder.
Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you perform several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. This will optimise the performance of this recorder. Setting the OSD language Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. The language options are different depending on your country or region.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English Select the country of your residence Setting the TV channel programmes Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Before the recorder is able to start recording the TV channel programmes, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on the TV. B Use ST keys to highlight { Setup - General } and press X.
English Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) Setting the date & time This recorder has an automatic date and time setting feature. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, further adjust the clock settings. A Press SETUP. The system setup menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { Setup - Clock } and press X to confirm.
Recording English This recorder can record TV programmes or copy content from an external device to a DVD recordable disc or VHS tape. The storage capacity of the disc and tape are dependable on the recording mode selected. This recorder also incorporates timer recording function which allows a scheduled recording to be made. Recording media The recording media for this recorder are DVD±R/±RW/+R DL and VHS tape.
Recording (continued) English IMPORTANT! Unrecordable contents Contents with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, recording will be paused. Recording settings The default recording settings allow you to set the auto chapter markers, preferred recording input source and recording mode. Any changes made using the remote control will only apply to the current recording settings.
Recording (continued) English Record settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Marker Default Recording Source Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter markers at a specific interval. This enables you to access a specific point in the recording quickly. { On } – Chapter markers will automatically be inserted within the title during recording at every 5 (five) minutes interval.
Recording (continued) This recorder has various external input signal terminals that can be used to record or playback, including Tuner input, S-Video input, composite video input, DV input, Scart input and stereo audio input. VCR SCART DVD SOURCE E If necessary, press REC MODE English Recording from various sources repeatedly to select another recording mode. F Press REC z to start recording.
Recording (continued) English E Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected socket of the device. { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket on the rear panel. { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket on the rear panel. { CAM 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets on the front panel.
Instant time-off recording This function allows you to make a recording with a preset length easily without using the timer programming. A Press P +- to select the programme English Recording (continued) Watching another source during recording During recording, watch another TV channel or playback from another audio/ video device which is connected to this recorder. number to record from, for example ‘P01’. B Press DVD or VCR to select the SCART SCART destination of recording.
Timer Recording English About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this recorder, schedule up to 8 recordings at a time. During timer recording, changing the recorder’s channel is not possible. There are two ways to programme a timer recording – Using the SHOWVIEW®/ VIDEO Plus+® system. – Using manual timer schedule.
D To confirm your entry, move to CONFIRM in the menu and press OK. The programme information will be shown on the timer editor menu. Timer Editor Source Dest Rec Mode Mode Date Start End VPS/PDC OK 09 : 05 : 56 Ch003 DVDR SP Once 01 / 01 / 06 10 : 33 11 : 03 Off CANCELOK Note: If the SHOWVIEW®/ PlusCode it has not been assigned a the programming number, you have to manually key in channel number. Follow the instructions on the TV screen. E Press T to select { Dest. } in the menu and press X.
Timer Recording (continued) English { Rec Mode } Select the recording mode. See the chapter “Recording – Record settings Default Recording Mode” for more information. { Mode } Select a desired repeat recording mode (Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat or Weekend). { Date } Enter the date for recording (Day/Month/ Year). { Start } Enter the start time of recording (hours : minutes). { End } Enter the end time of recording (hours : minutes). H Press STANDBY-ON to switch the recorder to standby mode.
Setting a timer recording from an external Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box connected to this recorder through the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART connection (see “Step 2: Optional Connections”), follow the steps described below to programme the recordings. A Select the channel you want to record on Changing/ Deleting a timer recording A Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). B Press TIMER on the remote control.
Direct Dubbing (Tape î Disc) English Dubbing from VCR to DVD Dubbing from DVD to VCR This allows you to archive your VHS tapes to a recordable DVD. If the disc you are attempting to dub is copy-protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs. DIRECT DUBBING A Insert a blank VHS tape in the tape deck. B Place the disc you want to copy onto the disc tray. C Press DVD on the remote control. A Insert a recordable DVD. B Insert a prerecorded VHS tape.
Playable discs Using this recorder, playback and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. 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.
Disc and USB Playback (continued) English Starting disc playback A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. B Press DVD on the remote control. The DVD indicator lights up. C Press OPEN/CLOSE ç at the front panel. The disc tray opens. You can also press and hold the STOP x button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray. D Place the disc onto the tray with the label facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç. For double-sided discs, load the side as indicated on the label.
Disc and USB Playback (continued) (Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display. A Insert a (Super) Video CD. Playing a DivX disc English Playing a (Super) Video CD This recorder supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW. A Insert a DivX disc. The disc content menu appears.
Disc and USB Playback (continued) English Playing an MP3/WMA disc MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. The MP3 format lets you store about ten times more data (music, pictures) on a single CD-ROM than a regular CD. A Insert an MP3/WMA CD. The disc content menu appears. File Play - Stop Directory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E To start playback, move the cursor to the right selection screen and press u. F During playback, press í/ë to select the next/previous track.
If the disc contains MP3 music and JPEG picture files, you can start a musical slide show playback, Select an MP3 file and press OK to start the playback, then select a picture file in the menu and press OK to start the musical slide show playback. E During playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control to access various settings for the slide show playback. File Play Type Mode Trick Wipe Zoom Rotate PIC Normal Play Top to bottom.
Additional Disc 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. A During playback, press m (REW) or During playback, To go to the next chapter/track, pressë on the remote control.
Using the OPTIONS menu SELECT CLEAR SCART OPTIONS DISC INFO Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functions Select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. English Additional Disc Playback Features (continued) A During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { Mode } and press OK. SUBTITLE AUDIO Menu options displayed may differ depending on the disc type. A During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control.
Additional Disc Playback Features (continued) English Creating a playlist Changing the audio language Playback the contents of the disc in the order you want by creating a playlist. This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channels. A During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. B Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears.
Changing subtitle languages This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, change the language you want during DVD playback. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc. OR A During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { Subtitle } and press X to access its options. C Use ST keys to select the language and press OK to confirm.
VCR Playback English Starting VCR playback E To stop playback, press STOP x. F To eject the VHS tape, press EJECT ç. This VCR uses the VHS system. A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. B Press VCR on the remote control. The VCR indicator lights up. C Insert a pre-recorded VHS tape into the tape deck with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. D Playback will start automatically. Otherwise, press u. To pause playback Press u.
About disc editing This recorder offers various disc editing options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available when you play the disc on another DVD player. Accessing disc editing menu SCART OK The displayed options in the disc editing menu varies depending on the type of disc. A Insert a recorded disc into the recorder. { Play } Start playback from the beginning of the disc.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English Rename disc Erase disc (DVD±RW only) This erases the content of the DVD±RW. Once the existing content is erased, it can be used for recording. The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. Change the disc name by following the steps below. A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. character on the keyboard and press OK to select.
Make compatible (DVD±RW only) The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. In disc editing menu, use ST keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm. Helpful Hint: – If the option { Make Compatible } is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English About title editing Change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD. If a DVD±R has been finalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu varies depending on the type of disc. { Play Title } Start playing a recording. { Edit Title } Access the video editing menu. { Rename Title } Change the name of the recording. { Erase Title } - DVD±RW only Delete the title (recording).
Rename title Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use W X ST keys to highlight a select { Overwrite Title } and press OK. B Select the source you want to record from and press REC z to start recording.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English About video editing After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two. Accessing video editing menu SCART OK When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select a specific title. A During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. B Use ST keys to select { Title } and press OK. Creating chapter marker 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.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English Hiding/unhiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. A Create a chapter marker at the start and end of the scene you want to hide. (See previous page on “Creating Chapter Marker”). B Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback. (See previous page on “Selecting a chapter”).
Setup Menu Options The system setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SCART SETUP OK Setup - Record Auto Chapter Marker On Default Recording Source Tuner English Accessing the Setup Menu DVD Default Recording Mode SP VCR Default Recording Mode SP Read the chapter “Recording” on “Record Settings” Setup - Language On Screen Display Language English Default Disc Menu Language English A Press SETUP on the remote control.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English General settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Screen Saver The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. { On } – Switches to TV screen saver mode when playback has been stopped or paused for more than 15 minutes. { Off } – Turns off the screen saver function. Country Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning.
Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you have connected. { 16:9 } English Setup Menu Options (continued) – Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9). { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ display with black bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen. { 4:3 Panscan } – Select this for a full-height picture with both side trimmed.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Rating Level New Password New password **** OK Confirm password CANCELOK To change/ reset the password 1) Use ST keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK. 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code. 3) Move to OK in the menu and press OK on the remote control. The set rating level menu appears.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Language settings On Screen Display Language Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. Default Disc Menu Language Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Default Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Default Audio Language Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Channel Setup settings Channel Search Setup - Channel Setup Search Channel Search Modify Channel Information Edit Sort Channels Sort This option automatically scans all the receivable analogue local TV channels and stores these channels on the recorder. Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue TV channels. This process may take several minutes.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Channel Setup settings { NICAM } Channel Name Scan mode Frequency TV System NICAM Audio Decoder Skip Fine-tune OK P001/Ch003 Frequency 585.26MHz PAL B/G On DUAL A Off No – NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. It can transmit either one stereo channel or two separate mono channels. { On } { Off } CANCELOK { Audio } – Improve the sound transmission of the TV channel. – Select this if the reception is poor and the sound is distorted.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Clock settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Date (dd/mm/yy) Use ST keys to change the number and use W X keys to select different entry fields, then press OK to confirm. Time (hh:mm:ss) Use ST keys to change the number and use W X keys to select different entry fields, then press OK to confirm. Date-Time Setting Enable/disable the automatic setting of date and time. This feature is dependent on your local broadcaster.
English Software Upgrade Installing the latest software The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refined for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! A Get the version information of this recorder by pressing the number keypad ‘0009’ and press OK on the remote control.
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 (General) Solution No power.
Problem (General) Solution No sound. – Check the audio connections, the red and white sockets. Read chapters “Getting Started - Connecting the audio cables” for details. – Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to the DVD recorder. Read chapter “Setup Menu Options – Playback settings – Digital Audio Output” for details. No TV signal received from the recorder. – Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked. – Install the TV channel.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem (Playback) Solution Disc does not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 2 in order to play on this DVD recorder. – There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type. Read chapter “DVD Playback - Playable discs” for details. – Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one. – Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
Troubleshooting (continued) Solution English Problem (Recording) The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the SHOWVIEW® / VIDEO Plus+® system. 1) Press SHOWVIEW (or VIDEO Plus+) on the remote control, enter the SHOWVIEW® programming or PlusCode number of the desired TV channel. 2) Press OK to confirm. 3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input field.
Frequently Asked Questions English What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a DVD±R/ +RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 6 hours recording at the lowest quality (VHS standard).
How do I set up Titles and Chapters? The recorder automatically creates a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at 5-minute intervals. What is ‘index’ for VHS tape? When you make a recording to a VHS tape, an index is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. These index markings can help to locate a specific recording quickly and easily.
Specifications English Picture/Display • • • • • • • • Sound • • • • • • • • • • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz A/D converter: 24 bit, 48 kHz Video Recording • • • • Tuner/Reception/Transmission Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan Recording system: PAL, SECAM Compression formats: MPEG2 Recording modes: High Quality : HQ Standard Play : SP Standard Play Plus : SPP Long Play : LP Extended Play : EP Super Long Play
Display panel symbols/ messages 00:00:00 Multi-function display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elapsed/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video – Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode). – TV programme title BLANK There are no recordings in the disc on the tray. REGION When the DVD inserted is in a wrong region code as the recorder.
Glossary English Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These sockets 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 Sockets: Red and white sockets on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
Glossary (continued) English Parental control: Limits disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level. Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. Find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label.
TV System Guide English COUNTRY VHF AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA BURKINA FASO BURMA BURUNDI CAMBODIA CAMEROON CANADA CANARY ISLANDS CHAD CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CROATIA CUBA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DAHOMEY DENMARK DJIBOUTI DOMINICAN REP ECUADOR EGYPT EL SALVADOR EQUAT.
COUNTRY VHF UHF DVD REGIONS LIBYA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MADAGASCAR MADEIRA MALAGASY MALAWI MALAYSIA MALI MALTA MARTINIQUE MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MONACO MONGOLIA MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NEPAL NETHERLANDS NETH. ANTILLES NEW CALEDONIA NEW GUINEA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PANAMA PARAGUAY PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO QATAR REUNION RUMANIA RUSSIA RWANDA SABAH/SAWARA ST.
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