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LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) 30 mW(DVD±RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
English-------------------------------------------4 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.
Special Features English Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license. This connection is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394.’ This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. Audio and video signals are transmitted using a cable.
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on a DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What are Titles and Chapters? A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies.
Contents English Index................................................. 3 Special Features.............................. 4 Frequently Asked Questions......... 5 Care and Safety Information Setup...............................................................8 Cleaning discs...............................................8 About recycling............................................8 General Information Introduction..................................................9 Accessories supplied........................
Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players................................... 35 About title editing.................................... 36 Accessing title editing menu.................. 36 Editing video...................................................36 Rename title...................................................37 Erase title........................................................37 Overwrite title (DVD±RW only).............37 Overwrite from the selected title...........
Care and Safety Information English CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Cleaning discs Some problems occur because the disc inside the recorder is dirty (picture freeze, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
General Information Accessories supplied Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on most of the DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. – – – – – Please take time to read this user manual before using your DVD recorder.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder English VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver ANT OUT RF OUT ANT IN RF IN Antenna/ cable TV signal A AC IN ~ B TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the DVD recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programs.
English Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Step 2: Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the DVD recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) English Option 2 Option 1 TV AU D IO O U T DIGITAL IN AV amplifier/ receiver S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Step 3: Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using an Audio cable You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
IN RF VIDEO Antenna/ cable TV signals Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT R AUDIO L English Optional Connections S-VIDEO B C A TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 10 for the complete connection to your TV.
Optional Connections (continued) English DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a DVD player or similar device This connection enables you to record from video CDs to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the DVD player to be used for playback if the DVD recorder is turned off. A Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the DVD player, then connect the antenna output(RF out) jack on the DVD player to the ANTENNA IN jack on the DVD recorder.
VHF/UHF RF IN Antenna/cable TV signals A VHF/UHF RF OUT Back of a VCR (Example only) • • •• • English Optional Connections (continued) VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R B IN RF VIDEO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT R AUDIO L S-VIDEO D AC IN ~ C TV AU D IO O U T E S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver A Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the VCR.
Optional Connections (continued) English DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side; it provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack conforms to the i.LINK standard. It provides the best picture quality. l Use an i.
English Optional Connections (continued) USB extension cable (optional accessory - not supplied) Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader You can only view the contents of a USB flash drive / USB memory card reader through this DVD recorder. Editing the data and recording to a DVD+R/+RW is not possible. A Connect the USB flash drive / USB memory card reader directly to the USB port on the front panel (as shown on the above illustration).
Main Unit English a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d n STOP – Stop playback/recording. e ÉPLAY/ ÅPAUSE – Play a disc. – Pauses the playback or recording. f SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. g RECORD l – Start recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. – Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30 minutes interval.
Remote Control English a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-SETUP – Enters/exits the system menu. d : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. : Cursor buttons for moving up/ down. e REC l – Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. f – Skips to previous or next Chapter/Track. g TOP MENU (For DVD±R/±RW only) – Enters the disc editing menu.
Remote Control (continued) English k Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. l REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. m DISC-MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW. – Switch PBC on or off. n OK – Stores/confirms an entry. – Confirms a selection. o PLAYÉ – Plays a disc. p STOP n – Stops playback/recording. – Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on (For VCD 2.0/SVCD only).
Remote Control (continued) English v OPEN – Open/close the disc tray. w DISPLAY – Show and adjust the playback status. x GO TO – Go to desired title/chapter/time and play. 22 23 y REW – Fast reverse, there are four modes: 2X, 4X, 16X, 32X. z F.FWD – Fast forward, there are four modes: 2X, 4X, 16X, 32X. 24 25 27 SLOW – Slow forward, there are four modes: 1/2, 1/4, 1/16. 27 28 REPEAT – Set repeat functions. ECHO +/– Adjust the echo volume. 26 28 29 MIC VOL +/– Adjust the microphone volume.
Display window English Display window TIPS: DTS discs are supported via passthrough mode through Digital Coaxial connection only.
Getting Started 3 1 +2 A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
Getting Started (continued) English Step 3 : TV channel programming Before the DVD recorder can start recording the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and switched them on.
Modifying Channel Information You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel. A Press SYSTEM-SETUP The system menu appears. B Use keys to highlight { System Setup - Channel Setup } and press OK. C Use keys to highlight { Modify Channel Information } and press OK. The channel menu appears. { Sound mode } Set the TV system that produces the least distortion of picture and sound.
Getting Started (continued) English Sorting the TV channels You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the program numbers. You can use this function to rearrange all the stored TV channels. A Press SYSTEM-SETUP. The system menu appears. B Use keys to highlight { System Setup - Channel SEARCH } and press OK. C Use keys to highlight { Sort Channels } and press OK. The list of TV channel programs appears.
Discs for recording Several formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable) – Discs that are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten. – Editing can be made on any DVD±R discs as long as they have not been finalized.
Recording (continued) English Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. A Use keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press OK to access its options. B Use keys to select one of the options. { Off } Disable this feature. { On } A chapter marker will be automatically inserted during recording. The interval depends on the recording mode selected.
Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress). { Rear CVBS } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel. { Rear S-Video } Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C)-IN-EXT and AUDIO L/R jacks on the back panel. { DV } REC SOURCE STOP REC Input source from the device connected to DV IN jack at the front panel.
Recording (continued) English About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specified time. To make a timer recording, your DVD recorder needs to know: – The date you want to make the recording. – The recording input source. – The start and stop time of the recording. – The recording quality, see page 28.
{ Source } – Use keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use keys to select your option. See pages 28 on “Recording settings Default Recording Mode”). { Mode } – Use keys to select { Once }, { Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend } (Saturday and Sunday) recordings. { Date } – Use keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the date for recording.
Recording (continued) English Changing/ Deleting a timer recording A Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. B Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears. Watching another TV channel during recording You can watch another TV channel while recording is in progress by using the TV’s remote control to change the TV channels.
About Disc editing Accessing disc editing menu This DVD recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD±R/±RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player. TOP MENU OK The displayed options in the disc editing menu differ depending on the type of disc. REC { Play } Start playing from the beginning of the disc.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. A Press TOP MENU, then use keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select. The maximum input is up to 12 characters.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) l Press TOP MENU, then use keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm. Helpful Hint: – If the option {Compatible} is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible. Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RW only) You can choose to protect the recorded DVD±RW in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings. A Press TOP MENU, then use keys to select { Lock Disc } and press OK.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English About title editing Accessing title editing menu You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R has been finalized, it cannot be edited. A Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW into the DVD recorder. The Index Picture screen appears on the TV. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc.
Rename title The original title name is automatically generated by the DVD recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. A In title editing menu, use keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use keys to highlight a character and press OK to select. The maximum input is up to 12 characters. l You can use the following keys on the keyboard screen to edit your input: BkSp : to remove the character to the left of the cursor.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English About video editing Accessing video editing menu After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Selecting a title It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. A During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then use keys to select { Title } and press OK. B Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK. The DVD recorder will play the selected title. Selecting a chapter It shows the current chapter and the total number of chapters in the title.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scene from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. A Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. ( See previous page on “Insert Chapter Marker”). B Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback. ( See previous page on “Selecting a chapter”).
Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
Playback (continued) English Starting disc playback l Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the DVD recorder will launch an index screen. l If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see page 55). Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter your pin code (password). l For more playback features, see pages 48 ~ 51 “Additional Playback Features”.
Playing a DivX disc This DVD system supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW. A Insert a DivX disc. The disc content menu appears. B Select the right subtitle file, then select the film. C Press PLAY to start playback. l During playback, you can press DISC MENU to display the disc content menu. l To select another subtitle file, press SUBTITLE on the remote control. Helpful Hints: – Subtitle files with the following filename extensions (.
Playback (continued) English pictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF. It cannot play back moving pictures, Motion JPEG, progressive JPEG and other formats, or pictures in formats other than JPEG, or pictures associated with sound. – It may require a longer time for the DVD recorder to display the disc content on the TV due to the large number of songs/ pictures compiled into one disc.
Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, l Press to go to the next title/chapter/ track. l Press to return to the start of the previous title/chapter/track. OR l Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input the title/chapter/track number.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Using TITLE options ADD/CLEAR USB Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. A During disc playback, press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The TITLE menu appears. B Use keys to select { Mode } and press OK. OK C Use keys to select one of the repeat options. { Repeat A-B } A During playback, press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The TITLE menu appears on the TV.
Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The TITLE menu appears. B Use keys to select { Mode } > { Program } and press OK. The program menu appears. DVD Title Program Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5 Title 6 Title 7 Title 8 C If the disc is recorded with Titles/Folders/ Albums, press OK to access the tracks/ files/chapters.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. This function can be also accessed via SUBTITLE key on the remote control. A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The TITLE menu appears. B Use keys to select { Subtitle } and press to enter the menu and find the different available options.
Accessing System Setup - General SYSTEM SETUP Screen Saver A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. A In ‘System Setup-General’, use keys to highlight { Screen Saver } and press OK. { On } OK Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen, after playback has been stopped or paused for more than 5 minutes. { Off } Select this to disable the screen saver. B Use keys to select a setting and press OK to confirm.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Progressive/ Interlace Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the DVD recorder Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted. Please check your TV user manual for more information. A In ‘System Menu-General’, use keys to select { Progressive / Interlaced } and press OK.
Accessing System Setup Playback SYSTEM SETUP TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the DVD recorder according to the TV type you have connected. The format you select must also be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback. A In ‘System Menu-Playback’, use keys to select { TV Aspect Ratio } and press OK. { 16:9 } Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9). OK A Press SYSTEM-SETUP on the remote control.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Rating level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children, or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. A In ‘System Setup-Playback’, use keys to select { Rating Level } and press OK.
Setting or changing the password You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a pin code. A In ‘System Setup-Playback’, use keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK. You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code. A In ‘System Setup Playback’, use keys to select { Digital Audio Output } and press OK.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Accessing System Setup - Record See pages 27~29 on “Recording settings”. Accessing System Setup Channel Setup See pages 24~26 on “TV channel programming” Accessing System Setup - Clock Date and Time See page 26 on “Setting the time & date”. Show DivX® registration code Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.
compared to the disc playback volume, Press VOL+/- to lower the playback volume to balance the mic volume Playing a Karaoke disc A Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV (See page 23 “Finding the correct viewing channel”). Recording a Karaoke session B Connect a microphone(not supplied) to the MIC jack on the front panel of the DVD recorder or your additional amplifier. A B C C Insert a karaoke disc and press PLAY button on the remote control.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD recorder to switch on the system.
Problem Solution 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. – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. – If you set the Record Mode to a low-quality speed, change to a higher-quality speed after you finish recording. Leaving the DVD recorder set to a low-quality speed may affect the picture quality when playing DVDs later.
Specifications English Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz • Signal to noise ratio: 90 dB • Crosstalk (1kHz): 80 dB • Dynamic Range (1kHz): 80 dB Video Recording • Recording system: PAL, NTSC • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Recording modes: 1 hour (high quality), 2 hours (DVD quality), 4 hours ( VHS quality), 6 hours (VHS quality
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
