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Premium Home Service United Kingdom, Ireland Dear valued customer, Thank you for buying a Philips DVD Recorder. Your product comes with the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ warranty. Should you require any assistance in operating your set, Philips offers you professional support via: Philips Support Center website www.philips.com/support or Philips Consumer Care Helpline * where our trained representatives will guide you, step-by-step, to solve any issues you have.
Italia English DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio HDR3800, HDR3810, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
Contents 6 Use GUIDE Plus+ 28 GUIDE Plus+ menu options 1 Important Safety Notice 6 6 6 2 Your product 9 Region codes Features highlight Product Overview 9 9 11 28 7 Record 32 Before you record Record settings Record live TV Schedule a timer recording Record from other devices Simultaneous record and play 32 33 35 36 40 42 8 Play 3 Connect Place the unit Connect antenna or cable Connect video/audio cables Connect other devices 4 Get Started Prepare the remote control First Time Settings GUIDE
12 Additional Information Upgrade software Care About DivX subtitle font TV System Guide Specifications Display panel symbols/ messages 67 69 71 73 73 75 75 78 79 English Tuner Settings Disc Settings Playback Settings Recording Settings Audio Settings Video Settings System settings Manage Easylink settings Adjust HDMI video and audio 67 Contents 11 Adjust Settings 80 80 81 81 82 84 85 13 Troubleshooting 86 14 Glossary 90 EN hdr3800_31_eng_29522.
1 Important Safety Warning! Risk of fire or electric shock! • Ensure that air can circulate freely through the • • • • • • • ventilation holes on this unit. Allow at least 5~10 cm clearance around the unit. Never expose this unit to direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. Never place this unit on another electrical equipment. Keep away from this unit during lightning storms. Never remove the casing of this unit. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
1 2 3 English Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Copyright in the U.K. Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Important Important notes for users in U.K. Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Refit the fuse cover.
Trademark notice HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject to various international patents and patents applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Recording has never been easier, you can now record up to 135 or 230 hours of video in SLP (Super Long Play) recording mode. Model Hard Disk Maximum Drive (HDD) hours of recording HDR3800 160 GB 135 HDR3810 250 GB 230 Pause Live TV You can pause any live TV programme by pressing the PAUSE LIVE TV button. Resume play by pressing the PAUSE LIVE TV button again.
G-LINK transmitter You can control the external receiver (e.g., satellite receiver, cable box) for timer recording through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Record TV programmes received through the external receiver. Enhanced USB upgrade You can get information and upgrade the software from a USB flash drive. EasyLink EasyLink uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) industry standard protocol to share functionality with all HDMI CEC compliant devices over HDMI.
b c d e f g h Your Product a English Product Overview Main Unit a 2 (Standby-on) Note • These connections are located under the flap on the right corner of the front panel. • Turns on this unit or switches to standby mode. b Disc tray c ç(Open/Close) • Opens or closes the disc tray. d System display panel • Displays information about the current status of the recorder. e z (Record) • Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video source.
a 2(Standby-On) • Turns on the recorder or switches to Remote Control standby mode. b ç(Open/Close) • Opens or closes the disc tray. 1 c Coloured coded buttons 2 3 4 • Buttons to select the coloured options available in some menus. qg d HOME • Enters or exits the Home menu. 5 e WX: 6 7 qh qj 8 • Cursor buttons to move left or right. • Press and hold to fast reverse or fast forward search. ST : • Cursor buttons to move up/ down. f OK qk 9 q; • Confirms an entry or selection.
TIMER RC j GUIDE Plus+/ TIMER English • Enters or exits the GUIDE Plus+ TV programme menu. k Numeric keypad Your Product • Selects a chapter/track number. • Selects the preset TV channel of the recorder. l SUBTITLE • Selects a subtitle language during play of a DVD or DivX Ultra Video disc. m LIVE TV • Switches to view live TV programmes. n USB • Access the contents of the connected USB device. o INFO • Displays or hides the on-screen help text. p OPTIONS • Displays or hides the options menu.
3 Connect This section describes the basic connections required for this recorder before it can be used. Look for the highest quality connection based on the type of devices you have and make the best connection for this recorder.
Option 1: Connect to SCART socket English Connect video/audio cables Before you start, select the best video connection. EXT 1 Connect To view the playback from this recorder, connect the recorder to the TV. TO TV • Option 1: Connect to SCART socket (for a standard TV). • Option 2: Connect to S-video socket (for a standard TV). • Option 3: Connect to composite video sockets (for a standard TV). • Option 4: Connect to HDMI socket (for a HDMI, DVI or HDCP-compliant TV).
Option 2: Connect to S-Video socket Option 3: Connect to VIDEO (CVBS) socket S-VIDEO IN 1 2 Connect an S-video cable (not supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT socket to the S-Video input socket on the TV. Connect an audio cable (red/white ends not supplied) from the AUDIO OUT-L/R sockets to the matching audio input sockets on the TV. 1 2 Connect a composite video cable (yellow end - not supplied) from the CVBS OUT socket to the video input socket on the TV.
To connect this recorder to other devices, you can use these suggested connections for common used cases. Other solutions may be possible, it depends on the capabilities of the devices. English HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that supports both audio and video transmission through a single cable.
Connect to satellite receiver/ cable box 1 Connect the G-Link cable With the G-link cable, you can control the satellite receiver/ cable box for timer recording through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Ensure that the device is connected to the TV with an antenna cable. EXT 2 TO VCR/SAT IN RF VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L TO TV S-VIDEO TO TV 2 Connect a scart cable (not supplied) from the EXT2 TO VCR/SAT scart socket to the scart output socket on the cable box/ satellite receiver.
You can record from a video tape to a recordable DVD or use the VCR when the recorder is turned off. Connect to digital video/digital 8 camcorder English Connect to VCR or similar device Connect DV OUT DV-IN EXT 2 TO VCR/SAT 1 IN TV OUT TV IN VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L VHF/UHF RF OUT 1 TV IN AUDIO R Connect a scart cable (not supplied) from the EXT2 TO VCR/SAT scart socket and to the scart output socket on the device.
Connect to an analogue camcorder VIDEO OUT 1 2 Connect to a USB device or digital camera AUDIO OUT Connect a video cable (yellow - not supplied) from the CVBS IN socket and to the S-VHS or video output socket on the camcorder. Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from the AUDIO IN sockets and to the audio output sockets on the camcorder. • To view the video input, press HOME and select [ EXT3 ], then press OK. 1 2 Flip down the cover on the right hand corner of this recorder.
Navigate through the menu 1 English 4 Get Started Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel and select a function. Get Started Prepare the remote control 2 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA. Match the indications (+-) inside the battery compartment. Use the following buttons on the remote control to navigate through the on-screen menus, enter characters or numbers and confirm your selection.
First Time Settings 3 When you turn on this recorder for the first time, follow the instructions on the TV and complete the initial setup. Press ST to select an on-screen display language, then press the Green button [ Next ]. The country selection screen is displayed. Country Selection Austria Belgium Czech Select your country. Notes • Before you start, ensure that all the required • • 1 2 Denmark Finland France connections are made.
Press ST (or the numeric buttons) to enter the correct time, then press the Green button [ Next ]. The eco mode selection page is displayed. 9 Press the Green button [ Next ]. English 6 GUIDE Plus+ setup To install interactive TV program guide, it is recommended to continue with the GUIDE Plus+ setup. Start setup Skip setup To view the external source during standby, select Eco mode off.
GUIDE Plus+ Setup The GUIDE Plus+ system offers a free interactive programme guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area. 3 Once complete, press the Red button [ Back ] to return to the setup screen. P06 ‘Setup’ allows you to define your language, country and postal code and external receiver(s) details. Before you start, define your geographic location and current setup devices to receive the correct GUIDE Plus+ TV listings.
6 Once complete, press GUIDE Plus+ to exit the menu. English 5 Switch the recorder to standby mode during the night to load the TV listing data. Get Started Notes • In standby mode, some noise and heat will be generated during the download of EPG information. • Check your TV listings on the [ Grid ] screen for the • following day to ensure that the data downloaded is completed. If a problem occurs during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup, visit the website at www.europe.guideplus.
5 Watch live TV Watch live TV through your recorder Once you switch to live TV, this recorder stores whatever you watch into the Time Shift Buffer. You can now control the live TV broadcast. For example, pause live TV and resume play at any time or replay the live TV programme. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for this recorder. Press 2 to turn on this recorder. Press LIVE TV. Press P +/- to select a channel.
Clear the Time Shift Buffer To control live TV, switch the recorder to LIVE TV mode. English Control live TV Note • If you access DV-IN mode, the Time Shift Buffer will Pause live TV or resume play. u • Press to skip backward (instant replay). • Press and hold to fast rewind a programme. W • Press to skip forward (skip ahead). • Press and hold to fast forward a programme. X Go to live TV broadcast. be cleared. Button 1 2 3 4 LIVE TV 5 Display the information bar and colour keys options.
6 Use GUIDE Plus+ For other actions, use the following keys: Action Button Go to GUIDE Plus+ Home menu. (Blue button) GUIDE Plus+ menu options The menu bar is displayed at the top panel of the screen. It provides access to different options in the GUIDE Plus+ menu. 1 2 3 4 28 Press GUIDE Plus+. The GUIDE Plus+ screen is displayed. Press S to access the options in the menu. Grid Search My TV Info Editor Setup Schedule Select an option and press T to access.
Search TV listings The Grid screen is the main TV listings screen of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You can view TV listings for the next seven days. The Search screen helps you to locate programme listings by category. You can easily search for programmes to watch or record. F A E D B Home 1 2 3 Press GUIDE Plus+. Use GUIDE Plus+ P06 English View GUIDE Plus+ TV listing Press S, then X to select [ Search ]. Press T to access the options.
Setup personal profile View more information Define your preferred settings by channels, categories and/or by keywords. You can easily find programmes of your interest to watch or record. The [ Info ] screen displays additional information such as news, weather reports, stock quotes, etc. The information may be broadcast in the same way as the TV listings and may vary according to the region. 1 2 3 Press GUIDE Plus+. 1 2 3 Press S, then X to select [ My TV ]. Press T to access the option.
You can assign programme numbers to the TV channels, switch a channel on or off and select a channel source (Tuner, External Receiver). The changes made will be applied in the [ Grid ] screen. Set the GUIDE Plus+ system according to your preference (Region, TV reception). You can also set up your [ Host Channel Setup ] and view the GUIDE Plus+ system information screen. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Press GUIDE Plus+. Press S, then X to select [ Editor ]. Press T to access the option. Press GUIDE Plus+.
7 Record Before you record DVD±RW • Recordings can be erased and the space can be used for new recordings. Record media The recording media for this recorder are internal hard disk drive (HDD), DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL. Note • Copy-protected programmes cannot be recorded. • If power failure occurs during copying the titles from hard disk, the disc may be damaged. • Cannot record or copy both PAL and NTSC video format on a same recordable DVD.
Record Mode Select the recording quality Before you record, select the record mode. The selected picture quality determines the amount of space for recording. 1 1 2 2.5 3 4 6 1 hr 55 mins 3 hrs 40 mins 4 hrs 35 mins 5 hrs 30 mins 7 hrs 20 mins 11 hrs 5 mins Record Mode Recorded Titles Media Jukebox Disc USB DV-IN (250GB) HQ (high quality) SP (standard play) SPP (standard play plus) LP (long play) EP (extended play) SLP (super long play) EXT2 EXT3 Settings Select [ Recording ] > [ Rec.
Select the recording language Some TV programmes are broadcast with an additional language. To ensure the correct language is recorded, select the default language before recording. 1 2 3 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Recording ] > [ Rec. Language ], then press X. Set chapter markers Note • For DVD+R DL discs, select the option of [ 10 mins ] or longer. 1 2 3 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Recording ] > [ Auto Chapter ], then press X.
Each recording can contain up 6 (six) hours of a TV programme. If a recording exceeds six hours, it is recorded as another new title. 1 2 Turn on the recorder to live TV mode. Use the remote control to record the current TV programme. Action 1 Button Start recording. â Set the length of recording. • Press this button to add 30 minutes increment at each press, up to 6 hours. â Stop recording at the current position. Once you switch to live TV, the programme will be stored in the Time Shift Buffer.
Schedule a timer recording Schedule a GUIDE Plus+ recording Schedule your recordings in advance and you can watch your favourite programmes at your convenience. 1 2 3 Note • Copy-protected programmes cannot be recorded. • If a recording is more than 6 hours long, it splits into Press GUIDE Plus+. Press the Blue button [ Home ]. Select [ Grid ], then press T. P06 two or more titles. • Maximum 14 recordings can be scheduled in advance.
Press GUIDE Plus+. Press the Blue button [ Home ]. Use the numeric buttons to enter the SHOWVIEW/ PlusCode programme number (e.g. 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’), then press OK. Please select the Source and the Programme Number you wish to record from and press OK. Press S, then press X to select [ Schedule ].
To change the default record settings: Action Button [ Frequency ] : Select the repeat recording setting (Once, Weekly, Mon~Fri, Weekend). [ Media ] : Select the destination for recording (HDD or DVD). (Red button) Schedule a manual recording 1 2 3 7 [ HQ ] ~ [ SLP ] – See chapter ‘Before you record – Select the recording quality’. Press the Blue button [ Home ]. Press S, then press X to select [ Schedule ]. (Green button) [ Mode ] : Select the recording quality. • Press GUIDE Plus+.
7 8 Press the Green button [ Save ]. The programme title entry menu is displayed. Note • If the recorder is not in standby mode, a notification • message appears before the timer recording begins. If you ignore the message, the recorder automatically switches to standby mode. Recording begins at the scheduled time. ‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or ‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) controls the start and end of a TV programme recording.
Edit a scheduled recording Record from other devices 1 2 3 Record from a digital video camcorder Press GUIDE Plus+. Press the Blue button [ Home ]. Press S, then press X to select [ Schedule ]. You can record the content from a digital video camcorder when you connect it to the DV-IN socket. Record Schedule 1-Jan 11:00 12:00 3-Jan 14:00 14:30 5-Jan 08:00 09:00 Delete 4 P01 P06 P03 Edit Media HDD DVD HDD Freq. Once Once Once Mode SP SP SP Home 1 2 3 4 EXT2 EXT3 Settings selected recording.
You can record from the external device to a recordable DVD. Copy-protected material cannot be recorded on this recorder. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder. Connect the external device (e.g. analogue camcorder, VCR, DVD player) to this recorder. Press HOME, Select a recording source, then press OK. [ EXT2 ] the device connected to the EXT2 scart socket on the recorder.
Simultaneous record and play Navigate the programme during recording 1 Watch other TV programme 1 2 Use the TV remote control to select a TV channel. To view play from the recorder, switch the TV back to its correct viewing channel for recorder. During recording, press W on the remote control to go to the beginning of the recorded programme. Play another programme or media during recording Play from HDD 1 2 3 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK.
Play recorded TV programmes 1 2 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Title: Delete 3 1/3 P06 18 / 01 00:26:32 1.7GB 01:32 SP Remainder: 62:48:46 93.0% SP Copy Edit Select a title and press u. Action Button • Skip to the previous/ next chapter. íë • Press and hold for fast backward search. W • Press and hold for fast forward search. Press the button again to increase the search speed. X Pause/ resume play. u Display or hide the information bar. INFO Stop play.
Play from media storage Create your playlist The Home menu provides access to the various play media supported by this recorder. 1 Press HOME. Live TV Recorded Titles 1 2 3 4 Media Jukebox Disc USB DV-IN Select the media folder and press B. Select a file, then press the Red button [ Playlist ]. The file is added to the playlist. 00:00/00:00 Photo Music Video EXT3 Settings / Photo Track1.mp3 Track2.mp3 Track3.mp3 Track4.mp3 Track5.mp3 Select [ Media Jukebox ], then press OK.
1 2 3 Note • The USB socket does not support a USB hub device. Only digital cameras which support USB Mass Storage Device class standard are supported. 4 English View the contents of a USB drive, USB memory card reader or digital camera through this recorder. The USB socket supports the playback of JPEG, MP3, WMA and DivX files. Play from a USB card reader Flip down the flap on the front panel. Connect the USB device to the socket. USB Press USB. The content menu is displayed.
Play from disc Notes • DVDs and DVD players are designed with regional Playable discs • DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) • Region 2/ ALL • restrictions. Before you play a disc, make sure it is for the same region zone as your device (indicated on its rear). If the inhibit icon ( X ) is displayed when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available. Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. It may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Play video Play a recorded title 1 Title: Delete 2 1 2 Press DISC MENU. The content menu is displayed. 1/3 P06 18 / 01 00:57:18 1.9GB 00:08 SP Remainder: 00:11:09 0.4GB SP Edit 3 4 Exit Select a title to play and press u. 5 6 Press HOME. Select the media source ( [ Media Jukebox ], [ Disc ] or [ USB ] ) where the files are stored, then press OK. Play Play the DivX files which you have copied from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB device.
Select a subtitle language For DVDs and DivX® Ultra discs with multiple subtitle languages. Control video play Select a chapter When a disc contains more than one title or chapter, follow the options below to select a specific title or chapter. ZOOM During play, use the remote control: Action Button To go to the next chapter. ë To go to the start of the previous chapter. í 1 To select by a chapter number.
Search by time Skip to a specific point on the disc. Select the time search icon, then press OK. The elapsed play time is displayed. 2 Action To move the picture forward frame by frame. (Not Button X applicable to DivX files, VCD, SVCD discs). _ _:_ _:_ _ Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the 6-digit time. Play skips to the entered time. Search forward/ backwards Fast forward search or fast reverse search the video content during play. 1 To pause during play, press u.
Select repeat play options Select various repeat functions during play. The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. 1 2 3 During playback, press OPTIONS. Select the repeat icon and press X. Select a repeat option, then press OK. [ All ] Repeat play of all files and tracks. [ Chapter ] - DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW only Repeat play of the current chapter. [ Track ]/ [Title ] Resume play from the last stopped point This option is available during play of DVDs/ VCDs.
Press ç on the front panel of the recorder. 2 Insert a disc, then press ç to close the tray. Playback starts from the last stopped point. • If play does not start, press DISC MENU to display the disc content and press u. 3 Pressí. Playback starts from the first title/track. Set playback control - PBC Some (Super) Video CDs feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). You can play video CDs interactively by following the on-screen menu. 1 2 3 4 Insert a (Super) Video CD.
Play MP3/ WMA files Control audio play This recorder can play most MP3/ WMA audio files recorded on a recordable DVD, commercial discs or USB flash drive. Shuffle play audio Play CD tracks or audio files in random order. 1 2 3 Press HOME. 1 Select the media source ( [ Media Jukebox ], [ Disc ] or [ USB ] ), then press OK. 2 Select [ Music ] and navigate to the track you want to play, then press u. Audio playback begins. Music / MP3 01:15 / 03:00 Track1.mp3 Track2.mp3 Track3.mp3 Track4.
View photos 1 You can view JPEG pictures as a slideshow. Index 1 2 3 2 Press HOME. Select the media source ( [ Media Jukebox ], [ Disc ] or [ USB ] ), then press OK. Repeat Transitions Action Pause/ resume play. Photo / Pictures Zoom in or out on a picture. • Play will pause while in zoom mode. 01:15 / 03:00 Resolution Date Time Playlist 2560 x 1920 01.02.2005 03:10:50 Repeat Pic4.jpg Pic5.jpg Pic6.jpg Edit Stop play. Display the index of all pictures.
Notes • It may require a longer time for the recorder to • • • • display the disc content on the TV due to the large number of songs/photos compiled onto one disc. Some types of JPEG file cannot be played on this recorder. Unreadable disc or disc with no name will be displayed as ‘Unknown Disc’. If the JPEG photo is not recorded with an ‘exif ’ type file, the actual thumbnail picture will not be shown on the display.
Edit title name Edit titles in the hard disk 1 2 3 • • • • • • Edit title name Erase an unwanted scene Divide a title Protect/ Unprotect title Delete title Manage titles by genre Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. The HDD edit menu is displayed. Edit Edit Title Rename Divide A-B Erase Protect Erase Edit Title Set Genre Sort Format Back 4 5 P06 10 / 01 00:30:21 1.0GB 10:08 SP Exit Select [ Edit Title ] > [ Rename ], then press OK. A keyboard screen is displayed.
Hide an unwanted scene in a title Note • Once a scene is hidden, the scene is removed permanently. 1 2 3 4 Divide a title 1 2 3 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. The HDD edit menu is displayed.. Select [ Edit Title ] > [ A-B Erase ], then press OK. The title screen is displayed in pause mode. 4 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ].
Delete a title You can protect the recorded title to prevent any accidental loss of recordings. 1 2 4 5 Press HOME. 2 Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Title: 1/3 Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. The HDD edit menu is displayed. Select [ Edit Title ] > [ Protect ], then press OK. A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel, select [ Cancel ], then press OK. To proceed, select [ OK ], then press OK.
Manage titles by genre Display format You can assign each HDD title to a genre group and search for it by its genre later. You can also create your personal genre groups. Assign a genre 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. The HDD edit menu is displayed. Select [ Set Genre ], then press B. To set sort format 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK.
4 5 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. Select [ Sort Format ] > [ Sort by Genre ], then press OK. Select an option and press OK. The HDD titles in the genre group is displayed. Create a new genre 1 2 3 4 5 6 English 1 2 3 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. The list of recorded titles is displayed. Select a title, then press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. The HDD edit menu is displayed.
Edit titles on a recordable DVD Edit a genre name Note • Only genre names beginning with [ Pre-defined _ ] Note can be edited. 1 2 3 4 5 6 • If a DVDR has been finalised, it cannot be edited. Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Select a title and press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. Select [ Sort Format ] > [ Create Genre ], then press OK. Select the genre to rename and press OK. A keyboard screen is displayed. Select the key to enter, then press OK.
Option Action Insert a space between the characters. [ Space ] Remove the character to the left of the cursor. [⌫] Toggle between upper, lowercase characters or symbols. (Green button) Clear all entries. The disc name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can edit the disc name. 1 2 3 4 (Yellow button) 5 Edit the disc name To confirm, select [ Confirm ], then press OK. The title name is edited. Press DISC MENU. The disc menu is displayed.
Hide an unwanted scene in a title (DVDRW only) 1 2 3 To unhide a hidden scene (DVDRW only) 1 2 Press DISC MENU. Select a title and press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. 3 Select [ Title ] > [ A-B Hide ], then press OK. The title is displayed in pause mode. Press DISC MENU. Select the title and press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. Select [ Title ] > [ Unhide ], then press OK. The hidden scene is revealed. Tip • If the [ Unhide ] option is not available, there are no A-B Hide hidden scenes in the title.
5 6 Select [ Divide ], then press OK. The title divide point is marked. • To cancel, select [ Cancel ], then press OK. To proceed, select [ OK ], then press OK. A new title is created and is displayed in the disc menu index. Protect/ Unprotect a title You can protect the recorded title to prevent accidental loss of recordings. 1 2 3 4 Delete a title 1 2 4 Select [ Title ] > [ Protect ], then press OK. A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel, select [ Cancel ], then press OK.
Play your recordings on other players To play this recorded DVDR or DVDRW on another DVD player, you have to either finalise the disc or make it compatible. Prepare a DVDRW for playback 1 2 3 Prepare a DVDR for playback 4 Note • Once a DVDR disc is finalised, no further recordings or editing can be made to it. Ensure that you have completed all recording and editing before finalising the disc. 1 2 3 4 64 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK.
10 Copy Files English Copy data files Copy recorded titles Copy your HDD titles onto a recordable DVD for future viewing. Copy your media files (MP3, WMA, DivX and jpeg files) to the hard disk recorder. These files are stored in the Media Jukebox. 1 2 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. Select [ Recorded Titles ], then press OK. Title: Delete 3 4 5 1/3 Copy P06 18 / 01 00:26:32 1.7GB 01:32 SP Remainder: 62:48:46 93.0% SP Edit Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
6 7 8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have finished your selection. Select a title and press the Yellow button [ Edit ]. Select [ Copy ], then press OK. A message box is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions. Copy data files to USB You can copy your media files (MP3, WMA, DivX and jpeg files) stored in the hard disk recorder to your USB flash device. 1 Press HOME.
4 5 Tuner Settings Select [ Tuner ] > [ Manage Presets ] and press OK. Select a channel and press W. Select [ NICAM ], then press OK repeatedly to toggle between: [ On ] Enable NICAM mode. [ Off ] Sort preset channels 1 2 3 4 Select [ Tuner ] > [ Manage Presets ] and press OK. To return to the setup menu, press BACK. Receive TV channels through the decoder Select a channel and press W. Move Up Move Down NICAM Decoder Rename Manual Setting 7 6 Select [ Settings ], then press OK.
Rename a channel Tune/ Modify a channel manually 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Tuner ] > [ Manage Presets ] and press OK. Select a channel and press W. Select [ Rename ], then press OK. The keyboard screen is displayed. 4 5 Action Insert a space between the characters. [ Space ] Remove the character to the left of the cursor. [⌫] Toggle between upper, lowercase characters or symbols. 6 Select a channel and press W.
4 5 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Tuner ] > [ Country Setting ], then press X. Select an option and press OK. Format a recordable DVD disc Some DVD VR, DVDR SL/DL and DVDRW discs need to be formatted before it can be used for recording on this recorder. Adjust Settings 1 2 3 Disc Settings English Change country of residence To exit, press the Blue button [ Exit ].
Lock/ Unlock a disc View disc information Prevent recordings from being accidentally erased or edited by locking the recordable DVD. Displays the current disc information. Note • If the disc is locked, this option will change to [ Unlock ]. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Press HOME. 4 5 Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Disc ] > [ Disc Info ], then press OK. The disc information is displayed. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. [ Label ] Select [ Disc ] > [ Lock ], then press OK.
Select language options Notes • If the selected language is not available on the disc, • 1 2 3 4 the default disc language will be used instead. For some DVDs, the language can only be changed through the DVD disc menu. Press DISC MENU to access the menu. English Set TV display format The TV format refers to the aspect ratio of display according to the type of TV you have connected. 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. Adjust Settings Playback Settings Select [ Settings ], then press OK.
View DivX(R) VOD registration code Set DivX(R) subtitle font Select to view the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos using DivX® VOD services. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 5 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Playback ] > [ DivX Subtitle Font ], then press X. Select an option and press OK. Select [ Settings ], then press OK.
Audio Settings Select the recording quality Set audio downmix See chapter ‘Record – Before you record’. Select a suitable audio downmix when you are playing a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format. Select the recording language 1 2 3 See chapter ‘Record – Before you record’. Synchronise recording from a satellite receiver 4 Press HOME. Adjust Settings English Recording Settings Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Audio ] > [ Downmix ], then press X. Select an option and press OK.
Set digital output Enable night mode Select a suitable setting if you have connected an audio/video device to the COAXIAL socket on the recorder. Night mode optimises playback of sound at low volumes 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ Audio ] > [ Digital Output ], then press X. Select an option and press OK. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [ Audio ] > [ Night Mode ], then press X. Select an option and press OK. Enable night mode.
System settings Set HDMI video Change system menu language See the chapter ‘Adjust Settings – Adjust HDMI video and audio’. 1 2 3 Select SCART video input This option enhances the video display of the device connected to the EXT2 socket. 1 2 3 4 4 5 Adjust Settings English Video Settings Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ System ] > [ Menu Language ], then press X. Select an option and press OK. To exit the setup menu, press the Blue button [ Exit ]. Press HOME.
Adjust time and date Notes • Automatic time date download occurs only when the recorder is in standby mode. • During update in standby mode, the recorder behaves as follows: 1) The message on the front panel display switches from the current time to ‘PHILIPS’. 2) Once the update completes, the recorder switches back to standby and the current time is displayed. 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. Set screen saver The screen saver protects the TV screen from damage due to prolong exposure to a static image.
View hard disc information This an energy saving mode. Displays the hard disk information. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ System ] > [ Eco mode ], then press X. Select an option and press OK. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ System ] > [ HDD Info ], then press OK. The hard disk information is displayed. [ On ] [ Recorded Titles Space ] Enable energy saving mode. In standby mode, the front panel display is switched off.
Restore default settings Manage Easylink settings This setting resets the recorder to factory default settings. Note • After the reset, the initial setup is required. 1 2 3 4 Notes • Your TV and other connected deivices must be compliant with HDMI CEC. • Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI-CEC devices. Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK. Select [ System ] > [ Restore default ], then press OK. A confirmation message is displayed.
To exit the setup menu, press the Blue button [ Exit ]. English Before you start... Ensure that the recorder is connected to a HDMI TV. (See chapter “Connect – Connect video/audio cables – Option 4”). 6 Adjust HDMI audio Adjust Settings Adjust HDMI video and audio Note • Ensure that you have alternative audio connection Adjust HDMI video 1 2 3 4 • Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder. Press HOME. Select [ Settings ], then press OK.
12 Additional Information Copy upgrade information Note • When checking for the latest software upgrade, please also check for any accompanying instructions on installing the software. Upgrade software The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refined for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips issues upgrades for the software which you can copy onto your USB flash drive to install on your recorder.
Energy saving Most of the DivX® videos embedded with multiple subtitles. In order to display the subtitle correctly on the screen, you may need to change the character set to which supports the selected DivX® subtitle. In order to minimise the power consumption in standby mode, we recommend you to enable Eco mode. See chapter ‘Adjust settings - [ Video ] settings – Set energy saving mode’. Clean discs To access the font options during play of a DivX® video, press OPTIONS on the remote control.
TV System Guide 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.
UHF DVD REGIONS SECAM B PAL D (was SECAM) PAL B/SECAM L SECAM K1 PAL B SECAM K1 PAL B PAL B SECAM K1 PAL B SECAM K1 SECAM B SECAM B NTSC M SECAM L SECAM D SECAM B PAL B PAL I PAL B PAL B NTSC M SECAM K1 PAL B PAL B NTSC M SECAM K1 PAL B PAL B PAL B PAL B NTSC M PAL N NTSC M NTSC M PAL D PAL B NTSC M PAL B SECAM K1 PAL D SECAM D SECAM K1 PAL B NTSC M NTSC M SECAM-B/PAL-B PAL PAL B PAL B PAL B PAL PAL B PAL I PAL B PAL B PAL B NTSC M PAL B PAL B PAL B SECAM B SECAM G PAL K PAL G/SEC L 5 5 2 5 PAL G 5 3
Specifications Note • Specification and design are subject to change without notice.
The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line • • • • • Title/ track number Total/ elasped/ remaining title/ track time Additional information regarding the disc TV channel number or source of video Clock (This is displayed in standby mode. It is switched off in eco mode). • TV programme title English OPEN • Disc tray is opened or opening. REGION • The region code of the DVD is different from the recorder.
13 Troubleshooting Warning! • Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of this recorder. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this recorder, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome. Main Unit No power. • Press 2 button on the front of the recorder to turn on the system. • Ensure that the AC outlet has power.
No picture • Check the video connections. See chapter “Connect”. • Turn on the TV to the Video In channel. • Use the TV remote control to select the channel until you see the DVD screen. See chapter “Get Started”. • Check that the video cable (HDMI, CVBS or SCART) connecting the recorder to the TV is not damaged. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. • The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard (PAL/NTSC). • The disc is dirty, clean the disc.
No surround sound output on HDMI connection. • It depends on your TV audio capabilities. In this case, connect COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT of this recorder to your TV or AV amplifier receiver. Disable the HDMI audio output. Play 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 for playback on this recorder. • There is no recording on the disc or it is a wrong disc type. See chapter “Play - Play video”.
• Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and the TV. • Press P+/- to search for the same TV channel which may have a clearer picture. • You can fine-tune the signal of the TV channel. See chapter on “Adjust Settings – Tune/ Modify a channel manually”. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or pre-recorded video cassettes. • This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that are copy-protected.
14 Glossary Analogue sound Sound that has not been converted 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 widescreens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT sockets Red and white sockets that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
English PBC - Playback Control Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching. Glossary PCM Pulse Code Modulation A digital audio encoding system. 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.
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