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Safety Information 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
The remote control REC/OTR n Record: Record the current TV channel STANDBY m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER s TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VCR Plus+® system / without VCR Plus+® system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER REC MODE Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible recording duration PLAY MODE Playback mode: To select Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro Scan TV/DVD TV/DVD: To connect the
Store/Confirm: To store or confirm an entry PLAY G Playback: To play a recorded disc. N Previous Chapter Track/Reverse search: Pressing this button once during playback will return to the previous chapter track/ title If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward. If this button is held down during a still picture, it will search backward in slow motion.
Front of the Recorder STANDBY-ON m Switch on or off: To switch the DVD Recorder off or on, interrupt a function, or interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSE J Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray MEDIA SLOT Media Slot for PC (PCMCIA)?cards (adapters) EJECT Eject PC?(PCMCIA) card: RECORD Record: Record the current TV channel G Playback: To play a recorded disc.
4MAINS Power plug: Connection to the power outlet (110V/60Hz) ANTENNA IN Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here TV OUT Antenna output: Connection to the TV Input jacks (IN?EXT2) S-VIDEO IN S?Video input: Connection for an additional device (channel number 'EXT2'). Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically.
Output jacks (OUT?1 480p/480i) AUDIO L/R OUT Analog audio output (red/white jack): Connection for an additional device.
ENGLISH Messages on your DVD Recorder display The following messages may appear on your DVD Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc name will appear on the display panel as well. IS TV ON? The DVD Recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch on your TV and read section 'Initial installation' in chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder.' NO SIGNAL No signal or poor signal strength MENU The on-screen menu display is on. OPENING Disc tray is opening. TRAY OPEN Disc tray is open.
RECORDING An unauthorized action was attempted during recording (e.g. pressing the OPEN/CLOSE J button). FREETITLE An empty tile was selected. DISC LOCK An attempt was made to record on a protected disc during playback. This message will also appear when an attempt is made to insert a chapter marker( EDIT button). DISC ERR An error occurred when writing the title. If this happens often, please clean the disc or use a new one. Read section 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter on how to clean the disc.
Table of contents AIntroduction .................................... 3 Dear Philips customer, .................................................................................... Region codes ..................................................................................................... Technical data ................................................................................................... Accessories .........................................................................................
Preparing a DVD+RW/+R ........................................................................... Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R ................................................... Changing the media settings ........................................................................ Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager' ............................................ IRecording ...................................... 66 General information .............................................................
A ENGLISH Introduction Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device.
Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS DVD owners. Thank you for buying a DVDR 77/17 . Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD Recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The DVD Recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device.
ENGLISH Compatible discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.
Region codes Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible. This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder.
ENGLISH Important notes regarding operation Caution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. When open avoid exposure to beam. Because of the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. LASER Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD reading).
In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space around the Recorder for adequate ventilation. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base. Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the Recorder. Do not place vases or similar objects on the DVD Recorder. If liquid spills into it, immediately disconnect the Recorder from the power supply and call Philips for advice.
ENGLISH Special functions of your new DVD Recorder Your PHILIPSDVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you. Using the 'Digital Photo Manager', you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a memory card, Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can store them on a DVD+RW/+R or on the memory card. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player.
This is a standard from Dolby Laboratories for the transmission of 5.1 channel sound. This acoustical playback system is used to transmit five full channels. In addition, one channel is used exclusively for low frequencies (effects). Speakers are positioned at front left, center, and front right, as well as rear left and right. This is currently the most common system, also used in movie theaters. This DVD Recorder records each sound in two-channel Dolby Digital on a DVD+RW.
B ENGLISH Connecting the DVD Recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD Recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control - as described in the paragraph below - before use. 1 2 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA batteries). Remove the battery compartment lid, insert the batteries as shown, then replace the battery compartment lid.
Connecting with a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable Component Video is the highest quality a system for transmitting video by splitting the video signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (blue minus brightness, red minus brightness) components. The signals are sent over separate lines. The plus for these cables and the corresponding jacks are usually red, green, and blue. In addition, the signal can be 'interlaced' or use 'progressive scan.' Interlaced The regular video/TV signal is interlaced, i.e.
ENGLISH 4 If your TV set is equipped with a 'progressive scan' jack, please use this jack. (Usually called 'Video In Y Cb Cr'. Please see your TV's instruction manual). Please note the color order The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly, this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could be no picture at all.
Connecting with a S?Video (Y/C) cable This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and color signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN jack/plug is also called a Hosiden jack/plug. Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a S-video (SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, with red/white ends). 1 Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV.
7 Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display. ENGLISH 6 Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After the initial installation is completed, this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'Standby'.
5 6 7 Switch on the TV. Then switch the TV to the Video/Audio input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual. Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After the initial installation is completed, this function will be switched off.
ENGLISH 5 6 Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display. Switch on your TV and select the channel used for DVD/VCR playback on your TV. Choose between channel 3 or 4. How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4? The factory setting is for channel 3. However, if you would like to switch to channel 4, proceed as follows: 1 Hold 4 on the remote control while 'IS TV ON?' is displayed. 2 'C04' (channel 4) will appear on the display.
C Connecting additional devices You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the S-VIDEO IN , Video in , COMPONENT VIDEO IN and the IN AUDIO L/R , AUDIO L/R IN jacks on the recorder. Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO IN is given priority.
ENGLISH Connecting the satellite receiver using a cinch or an S?video cable You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, and the like to the S-VIDEO IN or Video in input sockets and the IN AUDIO L/R audio sockets. Switching between sockets S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically. If a signal is available at both sockets at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO IN socket has priority.
Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks The front video and audio jacks can be used to easily connect a camcorder to the DVD recorder. These jacks are behind the door in the lower right corner of the front panel. Best Picture Quality If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN IN jack of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding DV OUT jack on the camcorder. When films are transferred, the original recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles.
ENGLISH Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks The back of the DVD Recorder features two digital audio output jacks OPTICAL AUDIO OUT for an optical cable and COAX OUT for a coaxial cable (cinch cable). It can be used to connect the following devices: •) an Audio/Video receiver or an Audio/Video amplifier with a digital multi?channel sound decoder •) a receiver with two?channel digital stereo (PCM) Digital multi?channel sound Digital multi-channel sound provides maximum sound quality.
D Installing your DVD recorder Initial installation After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation. The DVD Recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels. Connecting additional devices If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,...) via the antenna cable, switch them on now.
ENGLISH 7 Select the desired screen format with B or A . This setting only functions if you have inserted a DVD recorded in this format. Initial Setup TV Shape 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan 16:9 Which screen formats can I choose? '4:3 letterboxfor a wide-screen display (theatrical format) with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture. Press OK to continue '4:3 panscanfor a full-height picture with the sides trimmed to fill you TV screen.
Automatic TV channel search During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn on your TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).
ENGLISH Adding and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can delete/switch off TV channels on which reception is not possible. They will be skipped when the CHANNEL q and CHANNEL r buttons are selected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Turn on your TV. If required, select the TV's Audio/Video In (or channel 3 or 4). Press STANDBY m to turn on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select 'A' using D or C .
Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. Please observe that with some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or subtitle language only via the DVD disc menu. Moreover, when recording the sound of a TV channel, you can switch between stereo and an additional language (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). See the following section on 'Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP)'.
ENGLISH Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases this means an additional language is available. In most cases this means that an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP). To record TV programs in stereo or SAP, you can select Stereo or SAP as the default setting.
Assigning the VCR Plus+® Guide channel numbers If you intend to use the VCR Plus+® programming system, you must first assign Guide channel numbers to the TV channels. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 28 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear. Select 'A' using D or C . Select line 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C . Select the line 'VCR Plus+ Ch.' using B or A and confirm with C . Use B or A to select the Guide channel number you want to assign to a TV channel.
ENGLISH Setting the time/date automatically This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel to automatically set the time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information. When the DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date is wrong, you must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date'). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear.
Manually setting the time & date If the time is incorrect, this could be due to a weak or disrupted TV signal. If this is the case, switch off the automatic function. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear. Select 'A' using D or C . Select line 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C . Select line 'Time/Date' using B or A and confirm with C . Select 'Manual' with B or A . Confirm with OK .
E Information on the TV screen ENGLISH You can check/change many functions and settings of your DVD Recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Menu bar icons The SYSTEM-MENU button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) and to close it. The D and C buttons are used to select the corresponding function. The B button confirms the function and either leads you to an additional menu or executes the function.
Repeat current title Repeat current track Repeat current chapter Repeat A until end Repeat A to B Camera Angle Child lock on Resume Action prohibited Status box The status box displays the current status of the DVD Recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be turned off.
ENGLISH Tuner info box This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. It displays the current antenna signal, the TV channel, and the channel name of the program you just selected.
F Playback General information regarding playback The DVD Recorder can be used with the following systems: •) DVD Video •) Video CD or Super Video CD •) DVD+RW •) DVD+R •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3-CD •) Picture-CD (JPEG-data) You can operate the DVD-Recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder. a 'PIN' appears on the display. b The child lock was activated for the inserted disc.
ENGLISH Inserting a disc 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE J button on the front of the Recorder. The disc tray will open. 'OPENING' will appear in the display, then 'TRAY OPEN' when the disc tray has already been opened. OPENING P01 Carefully place the disc into the tray with the label facing up, then press PLAY G or OPEN/CLOSE J . 'CLOSING' then 'READING' will appear on the display. This indicates that the disc is being read.
If 'h' lights up on the screen, begin replay with PLAY G . If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the remote control buttons 0..9 . For more information, read section 'Playback of a (Super) Video CD'. Playing a DVD video disc 1 2 3 If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G . The following will appear on the display: title, chapter, elapsed time.
ENGLISH 5 To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD recorder. What do I must pay attention to with regard to recordings that have been recorded in different recording modes? During playback, the device will automatically switch to the proper mode 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6'. For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording mode (picture quality)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.
MP3 CD display If the TV is turned on, the MP3 CD display will appear on the TV screen. During playback, the number of the current track will be shown on the screen and display. During interrupted playback (using STOP h ), the album numbers will be shown on the TV and on the display. If available on the CD in a so-called ID tag, more information on album, track, and artist will appear on the display. 2 Tip Stop playback with STOP h . The number of albums appears on the display.
G ENGLISH Other playback functions Changing to a different chapter track/title When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title selection is then possible via the menu bar only. 1 During playback, you can go to the next title/chapter/track using the O button. Using the N button, you can reach the start of the current title/chapter/track.
Search function via menu bar 1 2 3 4 5 During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select the ' ' symbol on the second menu bar using C or D and confirm with B . Now you can select different search speeds forwards or backwards using D or C . If necessary, turn off the menu line with the SYSTEM-MENU button. To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.
ENGLISH Slow motion via menu bar 1 2 3 4 3 During playback, press the PAUSE 9 button and then the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select ' ' with C or D and confirm with B . You can now move forwards or backwards at different speeds using D or C . If necessary, turn off the menu line with the SYSTEM-MENU button. J Tip To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.
Repeating/Shuffle You can select an entire section or the entire disc for repeat playback. Depending on the disc type (DVD-Video, DVD+RW, Video-CDs), you can select chapters, titles or the entire disc. 1 2 Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playback. 3 To cancel the repeat, press STOP h . You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays disappear. During playback, press PLAY MODE .
ENGLISH Scan function Using this function, you can play the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD or VCD) on the disc. 1 2 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until ' ' appears on the screen. After 10 seconds, the DVD Recorder will switch to the next chapter/track. To resume the playback at the corresponding chapter/track, press STOP h and then PLAY G .
Zoom function Using this function, you can enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image. 1 2 3 4 5 6 During playback, press ZOOM . The DVD Recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture. Use B or A to select the desired zoom factor. As soon as 'press OK to pan' appears, the zoom process is complete. Press OK . Use A , B , C , and D to select an area of the image that you want to look at more closely. Confirm with OK . To stop zooming, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU .
ENGLISH Subtitles Pre-recorded DVDs sometimes come with different subtitle languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation or the default of the DVD. However, you can change the subtitle language of a disc at any time. Please note that the subtitle language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as with the SUBTITLE button. It is possible for the subtitle languages of the two menus to be different.
H The 'Digital Photo Manager' In addition, you can store the pictures in a so-called album in a specific order, yet without changing the order in which the pictures are stored on the memory card. Moreover, you can view the pictures in a slide show at adjustable intervals. Store the slide show on a DVD+RW/+R so you can view them on a DVD player.
ENGLISH The PC (PCMCIA) Card In this DVD-Recorder you can use the following types of memory cards with an adapter: •) SD memory cards •) Multimedia Card •) CompactFlash •) SmartMedia •) Memory Stick/Memory Stick pro •) Micro Drive •) xD Picture Card The DVD-Recorder can read/write files, which were stored on memory cards using the file systems FAT 8, FAT 12, FAT16 and FAT 32. This means that it can handle memory cards larger than 2 GB.
Showing JPEG pictures from a roll The DVD recorder can read JPEG pictures stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, memory card, or a DVD and write them on a DVD+RW/+R or memory card. Please observe the following: •) The file extension has to be '*.JPG' and not '*.JPEG'. •) These pictures must be stored in the root directory or in a subfolder called 'DCIM'. These will be recognized by the DVD recorder as rolls (comparable with a 35mm roll for cameras).
ENGLISH 10 11 Press OK to select the desired picture. The picture will be displayed as a full picture on the screen. Editing JPEG pictures 1 2 On the corresponding pictures press SELECT to select them for editing. The picture frame appears in a different color. If you want to deselect the pictures, press SELECT on the selected pictures again. Keep pressing A until the menu bar is selected. Select one of the displayed functions with the C or D button.
Closing the slide show 1 Press STOP h . The picture overview will appear. 1 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU during playback of the slide show. Changing the slide show settings Select one of the displayed functions with the D or C button. Which options are available? 'Overview': Returns to the picture overview. Has the same function as STOP h 'Play': Resumes the slide show. Has the same function as PLAY G 'Timer': Select one of various speeds by pressing B Confirm with OK . Start the slide show with PLAY G .
ENGLISH 'Overview' Returns to the picture overview. 'Rotate' Rotates the picture by 90° each time you press OK . 'Flip' Mirrors the picture along its vertical axis when you press OK . 'Zoom' Using this function, you can enlarge the picture and pan through the enlarged picture. 1 2 3 4 Press OK to activate the zoom function. Select the area to be enlarged with D , C , B , A . You can press ZOOM to enlarge the selected area at several steps. Press OK to return to the normal picture size.
'Color' Using this function, you can change the red, green, and blue color components of the picture. 1 2 3 4 Press B . Use B or A to select the corresponding color control. Change the color using D or C . Keep pressing A until the menu bar is selected. 'Reset' This setting will appear only if changes have already been made to the picture. If you want to discard the changes, confirm with OK . 'Save' This setting will appear only if changes have already been made to the picture.
ENGLISH Making a DVD compatible slide show Using this function, you can record the pictures in such a way, that you can view the slide show from a roll or an album on a DVD player. The slide show will be stored on the DVD+RW/+R as a video title. If you want to store the photos in the JPEG format in addition to the video title, you must prepare the DVD+RW so that you can store both pictures and videos. See section 'Preparing a DVD+RW/+R'. On a DVD+R you can only store either photos or videos.
Making a slide show from an album 1 2 3 4 5 Select the disc (top symbol) in the 'Media menu' and confirm with C . Add pictures to the album as described in chapter 'Adding pictures to the album'. You can change the order of the pictures, erase unwanted pictures, enter a new name for an album, or change the cover picture of the album, until the album corresponds to your personal preferences. Select 'Make video title' in the menu 'Album Settings' using B, A. Confirm with OK .
ENGLISH Creating an album You can store pictures contained in a memory card or DVD+RW/+R in a so-called 'Albums' in a different order. Albums are binary files containing information on the orientation and storage location of the pictures. Albums from a medium that cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder (Picture CD, CD-ROM, finalized DVD+R), will be stored in the internal memory of the DVD recorder. You can store up to a maximum of 100 pictures per album in 20 albums.
12 13 14 15 Confirm with OK . The album will be created. 'SAVING' will appear in the display while the album is created. Do not remove the medium from the device! The menu 'Album Settings' will then automatically appear. To add additional pictures, use B to select 'Add photos' and confirm with OK . Repeat steps 5 to 14 until the album contains all the desired pictures. Changing the picture order within an album You can change the order of the pictures within an album as you wish.
ENGLISH Editing pictures in an album You can also erase, rotate, or hide pictures in an album. These changes will only affect the album. The pictures on the disc or the memory card will remain unchanged. 1 2 3 Select the pictures you want to change in the 'Album overview' using SELECT . Keep pressing A until the menu bar is highlighted. Select one of the displayed functions with the D or C button.
Changing album settings You can adjust various album settings to your individual needs. You can change the name and date of an album. Moreover, you can copy or delete the album. Changing the cover picture You can change the picture used to represent a certain album in the 'Album overview'. As a rule, the first picture of an album is used as the cover picture. However, you can use any picture in the album as a 'cover picture'.
ENGLISH Changing the album date 1 2 3 4 Select 'Date' in the 'Album Settings' using confirm with C . B, A and Select the field you want to change using D , C . Change the date using B , A or use the 0..9 buttons to enter the numbers. Confirm the changes with OK . Calling the album overview directly 1 2 Select 'Overview' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK . This will take you directly into the album overview where you can make changes.
Erasing an album It is also possible to erase an album. The pictures within an album will not be deleted and shall remain on the storage medium (disc or memory card) unchanged. 1 2 3 Select 'Remove album' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK . If you really want to erase the album, press OK to confirm, otherwise cancel the function using A . The overview of all albums will then be displayed.
ENGLISH Changing the rolls date 1 2 3 4 Select 'Date' in the menu 'Roll Settings' using B , A and confirm with C . Select the field you want to change using D , C . Change the date using B , A or use the 0..9 buttons to enter the numbers. Confirm the changes with OK . Calling roll overview directly 1 2 Select 'Overview' in the 'Roll Settings' using B , A , and confirm with OK . This will take you directly into the roll overview where you can make changes.
Storing rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R If you want to store the JPEG pictures from the rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R, you must first prepare the disc. Preparing a DVD+RW/+R 1 2 3 4 5 Press PHOTO on the remote control. The media menu will appear. Use B or A to select the disc alone as a medium. If you did not insert a disc, a warning sign will appear above the symbol on the left hand side of the screen. Press C . Select 'Media settings' using B and confirm with OK .
ENGLISH 9 If the disc has been successfully prepared, the 'Media settings' menu will appear, indicating the available storage space. (4.4 GB for 'Photo only'/650MB for 'Video & photo') Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R Using this function, you can store the pictures on the DVD+RW/+R in the same format as on a memory card. You can handle these pictures as if they were stored on a memory card.
Changing the media settings You can adjust various settings for a DVD+RW/+R or a memory card. If a CD-R/RW is loaded no changes can be made, because this media cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder 1 2 3 4 Press PHOTO on the remote control. The 'Media menu' screen will appear. Use B or A to select the medium you want to process (disc or memory card). If you did not insert the corresponding medium (disc or memory card), a warning sign will appear above the symbol on the left hand side of the screen.
ENGLISH Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager' PROBLEM SOLUTION Messages instead of the thumbnails: b'Thumbnail not available' Error message 'Media does not contain photos': bOn the inserted media (disc or memory card) no photo can be found. bThe file extension has to be *.JPG and not *.JPEG. bThe storage media should contain a sub directory 'DCIM'. Under that there should be folders The photo does not have a associated thumbnail. In this case, the photo but not the thumbnail is viewable.
I Recording General information What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can used two different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased. DVD+R This disc can only be recorded on once. For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized with 'Finalize disc'. After this is done, no more recordings can be added to this disc. If this disc is only to be played in the DVD recorder, then it does not have to be finalized.
ENGLISH Recording without automatic switch?off 1 2 Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel). Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be checked. 'READING' will appear on the display. a Index display b A DVD+RW was inserted that already contains recordings. Use A and B to select a location where the recording should be started. a 'EMPTYDISC' appears in the display.
5 To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control or RECORD on the DVD recorder. To start the recording after all other recordings on the disc, press and hold the REC/OTR n button until 'SAFE REC' appears in the display. For DVD+Rs, each recording is always started after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten. The display panel will appear similar to the example shown below.
ENGLISH Pausing recording 1 2 During recording press PAUSE 9 , for example to avoid recording the commercials. To continue recording, press REC/OTR n . Ending recording To stop recording, press the STOP h button. Wait until 'MENU UPDT' disappears from the display before you try another feature. Tip Recording with automatic switch?off (OTR one?touch?recording) 1 2 3 4 5 Insert a disc. If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the MONITOR button on the remote.
Preventing accidental erasing of discs You can lock the entire disc to prevent important recordings from being erased by accident. You can only lock the entire disc. It is not possible to lock individual recordings. What happens with DVD+R discs? As long as these discs have not been finalized, you can protect them against being overwritten just like DVD+RW. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Put the disc to be locked into the recorder. While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, press STOP h on the remote control.
ENGLISH Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording will be added to the title as a chapter. Previous information will be overwritten from this location onward. Depending on the length of the recording, this will also overwrite titles that follow the current title. The recording mode (quality) is automatically transferred from the current title.
Selecting the recording mode (picture quality) By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. To check the quality of a recording mode you can make a 'test recording' with the desired recording mode. Check during playback the quality of this 'test recording'. For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. 1 Switch on the TV.
J ENGLISH Managing disc content General When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each recording: •) Name of the recording If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name •) Length of recording •) Recording mode (quality) •) Date of the recording •) Recording index screen Charly 1 00:29:59 • M1 Fr15/02/2003 Empty title 01:30:01 If 'Auto chapters' is turned on in the 'Record set
Favorite Scene Selection In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index screen, or split the title. Press EDIT on the remote control during recording to open this menu. Inserting chapter marker During playback, you can set and delete chapter markers within a title. Each disc can have a maximum of 124 chapters, and an individual Title can have up to 99 chapters.
Press PAUSE 9 at the corresponding position. Set the end marker with OK . This will also be the start marker of the next chapter. The number of chapters ('C') in the menu line increases by one. a The number of chapters ('C') has increased by two or more numbers b This is the case when you want to hide a chapter that, due to automatic chapter numbering (if switched on), stretches over two or more chapters.
Deleting chapter markers Within a title, you can either delete individual chapter markers or all markers. 1 During playback of the corresponding chapter, press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen. Favorite Scene Selection Inserting chapter marker Delete chapter marker Delete all chapter markers Current chapter How can I select other chapters? 1 2 3 2 3 4 Press T/C on the remote control.
ENGLISH Changing the menu background You can, however, use any picture as the menu background. This setting is stored on the inserted DVD. Please note that after the modification the 'original background' will be lost. If you erase the complete disc (close the disc tray with CLEAR and make a recording) the 'original background' will be restored. 1 2 3 4 During playback, find the location that you want to use as the new index picture. Press the PAUSE 9 button to pause play. Press the EDIT button.
Editing recording titles (name) The channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed. 1 2 3 4 5 Press STOP h to stop playback if necessary. Using A or B , select the title you want to edit and confirm with C . The menu for editing names will appear. Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Select 'Name' using A or B and confirm with C .
ENGLISH Deleting recordings/titles You can delete specific recordings from a disc. Proceed as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the STOP h button, DISC-MENU . or during playback press Use A or B to select the title to be deleted and confirm with C . The title editing menu will appear. Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Select 'Erase this title' using A or B and confirm with OK . 'This will completely erase this title'. 'Press OK to confirm' will appear on the screen.
Disc settings This display is located before the first title and contains general information about the inserted disc. You can: •) change the disc name •) protect or unprotect a disc •) finalize editing (make DVD compatible) •) finalizing DVD+Rs •) Erase DVD+RWs Philips1 00:35:59 used Fr15/02/2003 NTSC DVD playback To show this display, proceed as follows: 1 2 3 Press the STOP h button, DISC-MENU . or during playback press Select the first title with A or press STOP h . Press the A button.
ENGLISH How can I enter the characters with the buttons 0..9 ? Press a number button as often as the required character or the number appears. You can enter language dependent characters with the buttons N or O on the corresponding character e.g.: ä, button 2 for 'a' and then with O as often as 'ä' appears. For special characters press the button 1 repeatedly. The position for the following character will be selected automatically. To enter a space press the button 1 .
Finalizing DVD+R discs This function is necessary so that a DVD+R can be played in a DVD player. When this function is completed, no further recordings or changes can be made to the disc. 1 2 Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen. Select 'Finalize disc' using A or B and confirm with OK . a 'Finalize disc' does not appear in the display. b Either no DVD+R was inserted or the disc has already been finalized. To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Programming a recording (TIMER) ENGLISH K General Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD Recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period of one year.
4 Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 8 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV program in your TV listings magazine. e.g.: 5-234-89 or 5 234 89 Enter 523489 for the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, you can clear the entry with CLEAR . Timer VCR Plus+ system Selecting daily/weekly recordings Using SELECT , select from the following options: 'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday.
ENGLISH Fit to space Recording You can select also the recording mode 'FR' . With these setting the recording mode (bit rate) will be automatically calculated to use the complete empty space (title 'Empty'). If the empty space is too small the recording will be stopped to prevent the following titles from being overwritten.
Selecting daily/weekly recordings In 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options: 'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday 'Mo': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g. Monday). Program numbers of the 'EXT1' and 'EXT2' cinch socket You can also program recordings from external sources via S-VIDEO IN , Video in ('EXT1') or COMPONENT VIDEO IN ('EXT2'). Change 'AM/PM' Use the SELECT button to select 'AM' or 'PM' in the input fields 'Start' and 'End'.
ENGLISH How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 1 2 3 4 Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). With the Recorder on, press TIMER s on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select 'Timer List' using B or A and confirm with C . Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change, or delete with B or A .
Problem solving for programmed recordings PROBLEM SOLUTION DVD Recorder does not respond bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your DVD Recorder 'Switch off, timer recording' flashes on the TV screen. bThe DVD Recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed Error message: 'Insert recordable disc' bEither no disc was inserted or a disc was inserted that cannot be used for recordings.
L User preferences . / ) 0 Picture settings 1 2 3 Disc settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ENGLISH This section explains how to customize the DVD Recorder to your preferences. These icons indicate the following: Sound settings Language settings Additional settings Remote control settings Control the DVD Recorder using the remote control of your Philips TV set Recording settings Installation Switch on the TV.
Picture settings You can select the following functions in this menu: 'TV shape' The picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV: '4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' display with black bars on the top and bottom '4:3 panscan': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed '16:9' : for wide-screen TV (frame ratio 16:9) Picture TV shape Black level shift Vertical video shift EXT1 video attenuation Video output 16:9 Off ï ï Interlaced 'Black level shift' Adapts the color dynamic for NTSC playback whe
ENGLISH a No picture appears on the TV after switching Check the display of your DVD recorder. 'PRO': 'Progressive Scan' is on No display: 'Interlaced' is on. Switch your TV to the corresponding input jack or select the corresponding connection. You can also switch the Component video output signal as follows: 1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord. 2 Hold down N on the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) appears on the display.
'Night mode' Night mode optimizes the sound dynamics at low volume. This causes less disturbance in quiet environments. This setting only functions with Dolby Digital Audio on DVDs.
ENGLISH 'Live source view' With this function you can switch between the live picture or the information of the selected TV channel/input socket in the 'Tuner information box' (left-hand corner of the screen). 'On': The live picture of the selected TV channel or signal on the input sockets is visible. 'Off': The information about the selected TV channel or signal on the input sockets is visible. 'Auto standby' If you haven't used the DVD-recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.
Remote control settings In this menu you can set the remote control type to which your DVD Recorder should respond: 'DVD player': The DVD Recorder also responds to a DVD player remote control (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. 'DVD recorder': The DVD Recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.
ENGLISH Using your DVD?Recorder remote control with your TV set With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set. To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set. You will find a summary of all available remote control codes on the last page of this manual. 1 2 Hold down the STANDBY m button. Using the number buttons 0..9 , enter the code number that corresponds to the make (manufacturer) of your TV set.
M Access control (Child lock) Child lock (DVD and VCD) This function can prevent children from viewing discs. When in use, a four-digit code (PIN) must be entered in order to play a disc. In addition, you can set a disc to be played 'always' or 'once' despite the child lock. •)'Play always': This disc has been placed in a list that fits 50 such 'child safe discs'. When more than 50 discs have been added to the list, the oldest disc is removed to make room for the new one.
ENGLISH 10 11 Confirm with OK . To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU . If you activated Child Lock, you will need to enter the four-digit PIN in order to play locked discs. To deactivate the child lock, select the '5' icon in 9 . Authorizing discs 1 2 3 Insert the disc. After a short check, the access control menu will appear on the screen. Using A or B , select 'Play once' or 'Play always.' Use the number buttons 0..9 to enter your PIN. Double-sided DVDs can have a unique ID number for each side.
Parental control (DVD video only) Movies on DVDs may contain scenes which are not suitable for children. DVDs sometimes come with rating information for the entire DVD or only for certain scenes. Affected scenes are rated from 1 to 8. If a scene with such a rating is recognized during playback, the DVD Recorder compares the Parental control rating with that of the DVD scene. If the scene rating exceeds the Parental control rating, an alternative scene will be played back (if available).
D and then ENGLISH 10 Confirm with OK . To end, press repeatedly SYSTEM-MENU . Changing the country The Parental control levels depend on the country in which the DVD was manufactured. Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU .
Changing the PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear. Select 'A' using D or C . Select line '1(Disc features)' using B or A and confirm with C. Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C . Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code.
N Before you call technical support PROBLEM ENGLISH If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, it may be caused by one of the following reasons. You can also call the customer service center in your country. The telephone numbers can be found in the back of this instruction manual. You can also visit our web page 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' . Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) ready. The serial number (PROD. NO.
PROBLEM No playback on DVD recorder: SOLUTION bThere is no recording on the disc: Change disc. bYou inserted the wrong disc type: Your Recorder can play the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video-CD, DVD+R(W), Audio-CD, , MP3-CDs bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing up. bThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD Recorder must match. bThe child lock is on.
SOLUTION The picture is distorted or black?and?white during playback. bThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC).
PROBLEM Other disc errors (DVD+R), 'Disc contains unknown data' SOLUTION bThis message may appear if you instert a disc that was not finalized. DVD+R's that have not been finalized are very sensitive to fingerprints, dust, or dirt. This may cause problems during recording. To use the disc again, follow the next steps 1 Make sure that the surface of the disc is clean. 2 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the defect DVD+R but do not close the tray.
Limited Warranty DVD Recorder One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to the owner's manual and keep both nearby.
Code numbers of the remote control A Mark ........................................ 146 Action ........................................... 116 Admiral .... 093, 134, 209, 262, 306, 332 Aiko .. 013, 246, 248, 250, 255, 266 Akai .. 002, 113, 114, 140, 216, 246, 248, 250, 255, 266, 285, 292, 305, 324, 332 Akura ......... 217, 222, 246, 250, 266 Alba . 201, 217, 219, 232, 246, 249, 250, 266, 272, 281 Amstrad ... 201, 228, 232, 234, 246, 250, 261, 266, 280, 332 Amtron ...........................................
Jensen .......................... 004, 006, 114 JVC ... 009, 010, 011, 034, 036, 038, 039, 040, 085, 086, 110, 132, 139, 141, 142, 207, 213, 232, 249, 263, 266, 290, 296, 344 Kaisui 201, 217, 246, 250, 266, 332 Kapsch .................................. 211, 312 Karcher ....................... 250, 257, 332 Kathrein ........................................ 243 Kawasho .. 002, 004, 006, 120, 140, 145 Kendo 219, 250, 257, 272, 283, 332 Kennedy ........................................ 312 Kenwood .
ENGLISH Stern .............................................. 312 Sunkai 219, 224, 225, 229, 266, 276, 277, 281, 330 Sunstar ................................. 246, 250 SuperTech .................. 246, 250, 332 Supra .................................... 246, 332 Susumu ................................. 217, 278 Sylvania ..... 004, 006, 008, 015, 037, 040, 041, 042, 045, 046, 088, 113, 114, 120, 128, 131, 134, 136, 137, 144, 154 Symphonic .........
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge Service. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS QUALITY SERVICE IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE! SIMPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOR THE NUMBER OF A FACTORY SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU. YOUR PRODUCT WILL RECEIVE EFFICIENT AND EXPEDIENT CARRY?IN, MAIL?IN, OR IN?HOME SERVICE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE PEACE OF MIND, KNOWING YOUR PRODUCT IS BEING GIVEN THE EXPERT ATTENTION OF PHILIPS' FACTORY SERVICE.
