E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 1 Digital Video Disc Recorder & Video Cassette Recorder DVDR600VR Owner’s Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PHILIPS. NEED HELP FAST? READ YOUR QUICK-USE GUIDE AND/OR OWNER’S MANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR PHILIPS PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE. IF YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE, YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW.P4C .PHILIPS.COM OR CALL 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) WHILE WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
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E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 3 Safety Information 3 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 changes or 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.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 4 4 Safety Information (cont’d) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 5 Contents 5 General Information Additional Disc Features and Setup Options Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Auto Resume, Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 6 6 Introduction Welcome! Your Philips DVD and Video Cassette Recorder records both DVD+RW/DVD+R and videotapes, but also plays prerecorded videotapes, DVDs and other Disc types.You can record TV programs, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your DVD recordings in the Index Picture Screen.You’ll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 7 Playable Discs 7 Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will or will not play or record on the Philips DVD and Video Cassette Recorder. Discs for Recording and Playing DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more. DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + Rewritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 8 8 General Information Battery Installation 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). 1 Replace the battery compartment lid. You will hear it click into place.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 9 Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection.These guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. ★★★★ Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan Component Video has the highest quality, but use it only if the TV has Progressive Scan. See pages 12 and 63. ★★★ S-Video provides excellent picture quality. See page 13.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jack *This enables use of both VCR and DVD modes. 1 2 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Your antenna or Cable TV signal may have been connected to your TV. If so, disconnect it from the TV and connect it to the Recorder’s ANTENNA IN jack. 3 4 5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power outlet.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 1 2 Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a single ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack: Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT/TO TV jack of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR) jacks to the TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks. Use component video cable (not supplied), which has red, blue, and green markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder’s S-VIDEO OUT jack and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack. Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack 1 2 3 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. 4 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Your TV’s Antenna In jack may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual for details.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo 1 2 3 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings. Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the Stereo. The audio cable has red and white markings.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 16 16 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM or MPEG2) 1 2 3 4 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereo’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack. Use a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied). Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 17 Hookups (cont’d) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment for Dubbing You can connect a VCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y PB PR), S-VIDEO IN, VIDEO IN, and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear panel or to the VIDEO IN, AUDIO IN, or SV (S-Video) IN jacks on the front panel. A sample connection with a Camcorder is shown here, using the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the Recorder. These jacks are the most easily accessible.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 18 18 Initial Setup Initial Setup screens will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder. These on-screen messages and menus will help you set up Recorder features quickly, including TV channels and language options. During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON? C03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel.The Initial Setup information shows on your TV. “IS TV ON? C03” indicates you should turn on your television and set it to channel 3 or the correct Video In channel.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 19 Initial Setup (cont’d) 19 Continued from previous page 4 The Subtitle Language menu appears next. Press K or L to choose the language you prefer for subtitles, then press OK. The Recorder will show subtitles in this language if they are available. If the language is not available, either there will be no subtitles or subtitles will be in the default language of the Disc. Some DVDs require you to choose a subtitle language from the Disc menu.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:15 PM Page 20 20 Quick Videotape Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a videotape. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you connected the Recorder to a TV. See pages 10-14. With the Recorder power off, insert a videotape in the cassette compartment of the Recorder. The VCR light will appear on the front of the Recorder. If the power is already on, press VCR to put the Recorder in VCR mode.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 21 Quick Disc Playback 21 1 2 y to turn on the Recorder. Press STANDBY-ONy Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See pages 9-16. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press the DVD button on the remote control so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. You should see the DVD background picture on the TV screen (if no Disc is in the Recorder). 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO 4 5 7 8 VCR Plus +/TIMER Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A to open the disc tray.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 22 22 Quick Disc Recording The Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R. Before you begin, set up TV channels. See pages 18 and 19 and 28. Use an unprotected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A to open the disc tray. 4 5 7 8 VCR Plus +/TIMER Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R with the label facing up.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 23 Remote Control 23 Number Buttons Use to select TV channels. If you have Cable TV, channels 1-125 are available. If you have an antenna, channels 2-69 are available. In DVD mode, press to select a Track or Chapter for playback. STANDBY-ON y Button Press to turn on or off the power of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO VCR Button Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. Press to select the VCR output mode.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 24 24 Remote Control (cont’d) VCR Plus+/TIMER button Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus+ programming system. See page 46. Press to access or remove the Timer Recording menu in DVD mode. See pages 45-47. OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A Button Press to open or close the Disc tray in DVD mode. Press to eject a videotape in VCR mode. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE DISC MENU Button Press to access or remove a DVD Disc menu in DVD mode.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 25 Display Panel (VCR) 25 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here. VCR Display Panel Messages about current VCR operations appear here. See Display Messages below. VCR light (Orange) This light appears when the Recorder is in VCR mode.You can only watch videotapes when the VCR light is on.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 26 26 Front Panel STANDBY-ON y Button Press to turn the power on or off. DVD OPEN/CLOSE A Button Press to open or close the Disc Tray. POWER ON Light Appears when the power is on SOURCE Button Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode.The DVD light appears in DVD mode.The VCR light appears in VCR mode. STOP C / EJECT A Button (VCR) Press once to stop videotape playback.When play is stopped, press to eject the videotape.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 27 Rear Panel 27 ANTENNA IN jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16. VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV’s Video In jack.This supplies the picture for both VCR and DVD modes. See page 14. EXT2 Jacks VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Connect a video cable from an optional Camcorder,VCR, or DVD Player here. See page 17.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 28 28 TV Channel Programming Although the Recorder selects available TV channels during Initial Setup, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become available in your area.This will erase and replace all previously stored channels.To update the available channels, follow these steps. ● Make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 29 VCR Plus+® Channels 29 If you intend to use the VCR Plus+® programming system, program the Recorder with your local channel information.This will only take a few minutes. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must set up channels in order for the system to work efficiently.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 30 30 Clock Setting Time/Date Automatic The Recorder can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station. If the Recorder chooses an incorrect PBS channel or sets the time/date incorrectly, set the clock manually. See page 31. Before you begin, make sure TV channels are set. See page 28. ● Make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 31 Clock Setting (cont’d) 31 Time/Date Manual If the Recorder does not set the time and date correctly using the Time/Date Automatic feature, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Manual clock setting overrides Automatic clock setting. ● Make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 32 32 Menu Bars You can use the Menu Bars to access or operate some DVD or Recorder features.You cannot access the Menu Bars during recording. When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press K, L, s, and B on the remote to select or change an item. Menu Bar 1 *Press SYSTEM MENU once to access Menu Bar 1.The following items are in Menu Bar 1. Depending on the available Disc features, you may not be able to access each item at all times. Only available features can be selected.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 33 On-screen Symbols, Status Box 33 On-screen Symbols The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features. chapter title repeat A- A-B Repeat Chapter The current Chapter will play repeatedly. See page 42. Repeat Title The current Title will play repeatedly. See page 42. Repeat All The entire Disc will play repeatedly. See page 42. Repeat A Point A for Repeat A-B playback has been entered. See page 42.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 34 34 Index Picture Screen The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. It appears automatically when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop playback or recording.The Disc must contain recordings. An Index Picture represents each recording. Next to the Index Picture is the program name, length of recording, recording mode/speed, and date of recording.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 35 Information Boxes 35 Warning box Appears near the bottom of the TV screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 48. Disc locked Tuner Information box Appears briefly on the left side of the TV screen in Monitor mode and identifies the current TV channel or Video source. For example, if EXT1 appears in the Tuner Information Box, you can view or record the material playing on the equipment connected to the EXT1 IN jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 36 36 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc Menus ● STANDBY-ON Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. OPEN/CLOSE 1 1 Press DISC MENU during Disc play. For a DVD, if the current Title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear.The menu will list features available on the current DVD and will vary for every DVD.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 37 Audio Language, Subtitles 37 Audio Language STANDBY-ON Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc.The movie may have special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or featured soundtracks by following these steps. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 38 38 Zoom, Camera Angle Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the enlarged image. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 4 5 7 8 Press B repeatedly to select a (Zoom) in the Menu Bar.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 39 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 39 Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Play To quickly pause play, press PAUSE on the remote. To advance the still picture one frame at a time, press PAUSE repeatedly.To resume play, press PLAY B. To freeze the picture using the Menu Bar, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 40 40 Slow Motion, Searching Slow Motion STANDBY-ON To use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press B repeatedly to select H (Slow motion) in Menu Bar 2, then press L. Play will pause.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 41 Time Search, Scan 41 Time Search Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you want to begin playback. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU during Disc play so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 4 5 7 8 in Menu Bar 2.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 42 42 Repeat, Repeat A-B Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do not allow all the repeat options.You cannot play a DVD+R or DVD+RW repeatedly. Check your Disc for details. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO 1 During Disc play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to choose a Repeat option.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 43 One-Touch Recording 43 ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 ● Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder. OPEN/CLOSE 1 In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW, press K or L to select an Empty Title (or empty Index Picture box) on the Disc that has enough time for the recording.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 44 44 Videotape to DVD Duplication DVD OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO DVD RECORDER ONE TOUCH RECORDING · LONG PLAY POWER ON STOP/EJECT PLAY REW F.FWD RECORD CHANNEL D.DUBBING IR DVD+RW/+R RECORDING SOURCE VCR STOP DVD PLAY RECORD PROGRESSIVE SCAN 5,6 1 DV 2 Follow the steps below to copy a videotape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW.This will be possible only if the videotape is not copy protected.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 45 Timer Recording (DVD mode only) 45 ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER. STANDBY-ON Press K or L to select Timer Programming, then press B. 4 5 6 7 8 EJECT B 1,10 Date will be selected. Press K or L to enter the month and date you want the recording to start.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 46 46 VCR Plus+® Timer Recording (DVD mode only) A PlusCode® number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TV guides next to the start time of a TV program.You can schedule a timer recording quickly by entering the code for your TV program. Before you begin, complete the VCR Plus+® channel setup. See page 29. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 47 Erasing Timer Recordings 47 ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 STANDBY-ON Press VCR Plus+/TIMER. OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO Press L to choose Timer list, then press B. Press K or L to highlight the timer recording you want to erase. Press CLEAR.The recording you selected will appear alone on the screen beneath “Clear Timer.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 48 48 Error Messages These messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording. Collision The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer recordings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red highlight in the Timer List. • To ignore the message, press VCR Plus+/TIMER repeatedly to remove all the menus.The program with the earlier start time will record completely, then the remainder of the later program will record.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 49 Record One Channel/Watch Another (DVD mode) 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press DVD REC I to record the current TV channel. STANDBY-ON Press TV/VIDEO on the remote to put the Recorder in TV position. TV will appear briefly on the Recorder’s display panel. OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 50 50 Title Settings Menu The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on a DVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 When DVD+RW or DVD+R play is stopped, the Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 34.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 51 Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51 Append recording To add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow these steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the end of the Disc. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 52 52 Record Settings ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 EJECT TV/VIDEO Press L repeatedly to select in the second menu screen, then press B to enter the Record Settings menu.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 53 Editing: Disc Information Screen 53 You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW/DVD+R from the Disc Information Screen. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 1 2 3 When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select the first Title on the DVD+RW/DVD+R. Press K to enter the Disc Information Screen.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 54 54 Editing Although all editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players, these editing changes are available for the Recorder. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 1 L B RW play 0:01:24 0:00:22 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO During DVD+RW or DVD+R play, press FSS. The Favorite Scene Selection menu will appear as play continues.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 55 Finalize Disc 55 You can record and finalize DVD+Rs one time. After you fill a DVD+R or complete all the recordings you want on a single DVD+R, finalize it. Otherwise, the DVD+R will play only on this Recorder.To play the Disc on other DVD Players, you must finalize it first. Once you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it anymore or make editing changes.Therefore, make sure the Disc is as you want it before you finalize it.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 56 56 Auto Resume, Playback Control Auto Resume Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs and Video CDs you played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 57 Access Control 57 Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings before you allow children access to the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 58 58 Access Control (cont’d) Child Lock ● STANDBY-ON Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press L repeatedly to select in the second screen, then press B . Access control will be highlighted.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 59 Access Control (cont’d) 59 Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD. You will need to know your four-digit code in order to view the Disc. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 60 60 Access Control (cont’d) Parental Level Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 61 Access Control (cont'd) 61 Change Country If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the Disc.The Disc manufacturer sets these codings. For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States. So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select. See page 60. Also refer to your Disc case for more information.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 62 62 DVD Recorder Features Menu ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen. Press L repeatedly to select , then press B. Press K or L to select a feature. Press B and follow step 4 according to your choice.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 63 Picture/Progressive Scan Settings 63 ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE Press L to select , then press B. 1 2 3 Press K or L to select TV Shape, Black level shift,Video shift, or Component video output.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 64 64 Digital Output After connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the Recorder’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which Recorder audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set Digital Output accordingly.The information in step 4 will help you decide. Adjust Digital Output only if you used the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. See page 16.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 65 Analog Output 65 If you connected the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a Stereo or TV as shown on pages 12-15, choose a setting for Analog Output. Check your Stereo or TV and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround. Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is most compatible with your Stereo or TV. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 66 66 Language Settings In the Language menu, select a different language for the Audio soundtrack or Subtitles of a DVD. Or, change the language of the Recorder’s System Menu.You also can determine whether you receive TV channels in Stereo or a Second Audio Program language by following these steps. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 67 Night Mode, Remote Control Used 67 Night Mode STANDBY-ON Turn on Night Mode to improve the sound during low volume playback. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. OPEN/CLOSE 1 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press L repeatedly to select G, then press B.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 68 68 VCR Status Displays You may access VCR status displays that show the current videotape information. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press DISPLAY to access or remove the VCR status display.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 69 Videotape Recording 69 Read and follow the steps below to record a current television program onto a videotape. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the Video In channel. If you connected the Recorder to the TV using the supplied audio and video cables, select your TV’s Video In channel. Details are on page 14.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 70 70 Record One Channel/Watch Another (VCR) 1 2 3 4 Press VCR REC I to record the current TV channel in VCR mode. Details are on page 69. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE Press TV/VIDEO once to put the Recorder in TV position. TV will appear on the Recorder’s display. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 VCR Plus +/TIMER To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV remote control to return to channel 03 or 04 at the TV.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 71 One-Touch Recording (VCR) 71 One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long of the current TV channel. Before you begin: ● Place the Recorder in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. ● Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the REC MODE button. ● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 72 72 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) These instructions show you how to copy videotapes.The illustration uses two Recorders. Other VCRs or Camcorders may operate differently. 1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) of Recorder 1 to AUDIO IN jacks of Recorder 2 Recorder 1 Playing unit 2. Video cable from yellow VIDEO OUT jack of Recorder 1 to VIDEO IN jack of Recorder 2 Recorder 2 Recording unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 73 DVD to Videotape Duplication 73 DVD OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO DVD RECORDER ONE TOUCH RECORDING · LONG PLAY STANDBY-ON POWER ON STOP/EJECT PLAY REW F.FWD RECORD CHANNEL D.DUBBING IR SOURCE VCR DVD+RW/+R RECORDING DVD STOP PLAY RECORD PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN/CLOSE DV 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO 3-4 4 5 7 8 VCR Plus +/TIMER 6 9 MONITOR CHANNEL 0 Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 74 74 Recording from External Devices (VCR) Recording directly onto a VHS tape from your Camcorder or other devices. Before you begin, make sure: ● The external device is connected properly. See page 17. ● The Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. ● There is no disc in the disc tray. Remove the disc if there is one. ● The DVD Recorder is not in use.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 75 Tape Counter 75 Follow the steps below to reset a videotape’s counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press STOP C to stop the tape. Press DISPLAY to see the status display.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 76 76 Time Search, Index Search Time Search STANDBY-ON Follow the steps below to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time.There must be a tape in the cassette compartment. ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. 1 OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 EJECT TV/VIDEO Press SEARCH MODE until the TIME SEARCH display appears on the TV screen.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 77 Special Effects Playback (Videotape) 77 ● Before you begin, press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. STANDBY-ON Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 During tape playback, press and release i or j. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. To return to playback, press PLAY B. 1 2 4 5 7 8 6 9 MONITOR CHANNEL 0 VCR During tape playback, press i or j, then press again. The search speed will increase.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 78 78 Automatic Operation Features The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder, if necessary. Automatic Rewind, Eject When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the tape will rewind to the beginning, stop, and eject itself. Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible picture quality.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 79 Glossary 79 AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from Dolby Labs. Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values.Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 80 80 Glossary (cont'd) MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video. OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing just one button; select the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes. Pan & Scan: A TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video with full-height picture, with one or both sides of the picture trimmed to fit on your TV screen.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 81 Helpful Hints 81 If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. No power • Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn on the Recorder. • Make sure the AC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet. No picture • Make sure the TV power is on. • Check the video cables.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 82 82 Helpful Hints (cont'd) You cannot remove the tape. • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet. • Unplug the Recorder power cord for five minutes.Then, plug in the power cord again and press STANDBY-ON y on the Recorder. Press STOP C / EJECT A (VCR) on the Recorder three to five times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape. Recorder ejects the tape when you press VCR REC I.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 83 Helpful Hints (cont'd) 83 No sound • Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16. Remember, you only need one audio connection between the Recorder and a TV or Stereo. See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation. • Make sure cables are connected firmly to all equipment. • Select another channel, sound source, or Auxiliary station at your Stereo or TV. See your Stereo or TV manual for details.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 84 84 Helpful Hints (cont'd) Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. • See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 50. • You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected.You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc. See pages 53-55. • You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 85 Care and Maintenance 85 Cleaning the Recorder • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Recorder with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the Recorder. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the Recorder. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the Recorder. Cleaning Discs • When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 86 86 Specifications VCR Video Heads Antenna VHF Output Signal DVD Color System Wow and Flutter Four heads - HiFi VHF/UHF - 75 ohm external antenna terminal Channel 03 or 04 75 ohms unbalanced NTSC Below the measurement limitation (±0.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 87 Limited Warranty 87 PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY One (1) Year Labor and Parts Repair (Facility) PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: PROOF OF PURCHASE: You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive warranted repair on the product.
E9480UD_EN.qx3 05.1.8 4:16 PM Page 88 88 Information Index ac power cord . . . . . . .10-16, 27 access control . . . . . . . . . .57-61 add/delete channels . . . . . . . .28 analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33, 38 antenna in/out jacks . . .10-16, 27 append recording . . . . . . . . . .51 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .24 audio button . . . . . . . . . . .24, 37 audio in/out jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17, 26-27, 72 audio language . . . .
