DVD Recorder User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Functioning of the device
- Overview of functions 2 The remote control
- Front of the device
- Back of the device
- Discs you can use
- Regional code
- Technical data
- Accessories
- Important
- Symbols used in these operating instructions
- Cleaning the discs
- Special functions of your DVD recorder
- Preparing the remote control for operation
- Connecting to the antenna
- Connecting to the TV
- Connecting to the AC-outlet
- Connecting a video recorder, DVD player.
- Connecting a cable box with cinch or S-video cable
- Connecting a cable box only via antenna cable
- Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks
- Connecting audio devices to the analog audio jacks
- Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks
- Initial installation
- Tuner mode
- Automatic TV channel search
- Adding and clearing TV channels manually
- Setting the language
- Setting the time and date automatically
- Setting the time and date
- General information
- Setting up the TV Guide On Screen System
- Finalize set-up
- The TV Guide On ScreenSystem
- The ' LISTINGS ' screen
- The ' SORT ' screen
- The ' SCHEDULE ' screen
- The ' MESSAGES ' screen
- The ' PROMOTIONS ' screen
- The ' SETUP ' screen
- General
- The Time shift Buffer
- Manual recordings
- Recording from a video recorder/DVD player
- Recording from a camera connected to the front jacks
- General
- Programming recordings with the 'TV Guide On Screen system'
- Programming recordings with the VCR Plus+ ® System
- Programming recordings without the VCR Plus+ ® System
- How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)
- Cancel a programmed recording in progress
- General
- Additional playback features
- The media browser
- Edit title
- Editing recorded titles (name)
- Divide title
- Delete titles/recordings from the HDD
- Insert/remove chapter markers
- Hide chapters (sections)
- Archiving (storing) titles on a DVD+RW/+R
- Protect disc against accidental recordings
- General notes on playback
- Inserting a disc
- Playing a DVD video disc
- Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc
- Playing an audio CD
- Playing an MP3 CD
- Playing a (Super) Video CD
- General
- Searching a disc
- Still picture
- Slow motion
- Search by time
- ENGLISH Additonal playback features 51 Repeat/Shuffle play
- Scan feature
- Camera angle
- Zoom feature
- Select the audio language
- Subtitles
- General
- Favorite Scene Selection
- Editing recording titles (name)
- Playing the entire title
- Erasing recordings/titles
- Disc settings
- General information
- Adding a disc to the Disc Manager
- Removing discs from the Disc Manager
- Disc Manager (DM) 60 Searching for a title in the Disc Manager
- Searching discs
- General
- Toolbar
- ' Audio '
- ' Zoom '
- ' Time search '
- ' Subpictures '
- Preferences
- ' Record mode '
- ' Camera mode '
- ' Chapters '
- ' HDD buffer '
- ' Language '
- ' Filter '
- ' Set up '
- ' Auto delete '
- ' Jump forward '
- ' Jump back '
- ' Installation '
- ' Flush Buffer '
- General
- Picture settings
- Sound settings
- Language settings
- Additional settings
- Disk feature menu
- Child lock (DVD and VCD)
- Parental level control (DVD video only)
- Changing the PIN code
- Symbols in the menu bar
- Field for temporary messages
- Status field
- The symbols on your DVD recorder display
- Messages in the DVD recorder display
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C This electronic equipment contains several materials that can be
recycled. If you are disposing of an old device, please take it to a
recycling centre.
BDo not switch on the device immediately after transport from
a cold to a warm room or vice versa, or under conditions of
extreme humidity.
Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The DVD
recorder needs this time to acclimate to its new environment
(temperature, relative humidity, etc.).
BWhen installing the recorder in a cupboard, ensure there is a gap
of approximately 5 cm (2 inch) around the recorder to enable air
to circulate freely and prevent overheating.
BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter into the DVD recorder.
Do not place vases or the like on the DVD recorder. If you spill
liquid into the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power
supply and call after-sales service for advice.
BKeep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat
sources and protect it from direct sunlight.
BDo not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
Important instructions for the HDD
The built-in HDD of this DVD recorder is sensitive to shocks,
temperature fluctuations, and vibrations.
Please observe the following precautions:
•
Avoid shocks or vibrations
•
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the cooling fan
•
Do not operate the device under high temperatures, and do not
expose it to temperature fluctuations
•
Do not pull the mains plug from the wall outlet before the device
is switched off using STANDBY m .
•
Before bringing the device to a workshop for repair, store all
important data of the HDD on a DVD+RW/+R. See 'The archive
function'.
The workshop will not assume any liability for the loss of the
stored data.
•
Philips will not assume any liability for damage or loss of
stored data.
Symbols used in these operating
instructions
The following symbols will facilitate the use of these operating
instructions.
1 Step(s) for carrying out an operation.
O Another possible operating step that is not absolutely
necessary.
P Reaction of the device
•
When only one operation step is necessary
You will find additional information in this section.
Cleaning the discs
Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for
example) may be due to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems, you
should clean your discs regularly.
•
Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from
the middle to the edge.
•
Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially
available cleaning agents, or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl
records.
Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher
power level than the ones in normal DVD and CD players, such CD lens
cleaner discs may actually damage the optical unit (laser).
Therefore, refrain from using a CD lens cleaner disc!
Introduction