HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder User Manual Buku Pandan Pengguna 1_dvdr3455H_97_en_24632.
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Table of Contents English General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 6 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................6 Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................
Record on DVD Recordable Disc.................................................................................. 35 Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD ..................................................................................................35 Discs for recording ............................................................................................................................................35 Recording from various sources .................................................................
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. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. – Do not position the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier).
Introduction Accessories supplied This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD) and you can record more than 250 hours of video. – – – – Note: These values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for the operations of this recorder and time shifting. With both recordable DVD and high capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the flexibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.
Product Information (continued) English Special Features ‘Time Shift Buffer’ Once you turn on this recorder, the program shown on the TV will be stored into the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a temporary HDD storage of your recordings. The contents will be automatically deleted after a time period of 6 hours, when you turn off this recorder or when you switch it to standby mode.
a b c d e fgh i English Main Unit j k lm a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Show information about the current status of the recorder. e IR – Point the remote control towards this sensor. f HDD Active indicator – Blue indicator lights up while temporary recording to the time shift buffer is in progress. g u – Starts playback of the selected title/track.
Remote Control English a b c d e f g h i j k CH l m n o d DVD REC – Activates the ‘direct recording to DVD’ mode. e SOURCE – In tuner or DVD REC mode, selects the recorder’s video input source from the TV channel or external sources. ( EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, CAM2). f SETUP – Enters/exits the system setup menu. g W X : Cursor keys for moving to the left/ right or making a forward/reverse search. ST : Cursor keys for moving up/down. h DISPLAY – Displays the Time Shift video bar.
Remote Control (continued) q HDD – Enters the HDD content menu. r T/C – Displays title/chapter information. s SELECT – Selects a track/chapter/file in the program menu. – In HDD title menu, marks titles for copying to a DVD recordable disc. t TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. u OK – Stores/confirms an entry. – Confirms a selection. v BACK2 – Returns to the previous menu of a video CD (VCD) or some DVDs. w – – – English p DVD – Switches to disc mode or displays the disc content menu.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control to operate the system Inserting batteries C A B A Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. B Select the source you want to control by pressing the TUNER, HDD, DVD or USB/DV key on the remote control. C Select the desired function (for example à, á).
CABLE SATELLITE English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA A VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT INPUT OUTPUT L OUT 1 R OUT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) PR COMPONENT VIDEO Y L L ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO R COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB OUT 3 R AUDIO B TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using this recorder.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English INPUT OUTPUT L OUT 1 R OUT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO Y L L R S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO PR COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB OUT 3 R AUDIO Option 2 Option 1 Option 3 OR OR TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR COMPONENT VIDEO English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Y L OUT 1 L L R OUT 2 R R ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO Option 2 COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB OUT 3 AUDIO Option 1 OR DIGITAL IN AV amplifier/ receiver TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound.
Step 2: Optional Connections English CABLE IN RF VIDEO Rear of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT R AUDIO L S-VIDEO SATELLITE A B ANTENNA D VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR COMPONENT VIDEO Y L OUT 1 L L R OUT 2 R R ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO C S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB OUT 3 AUDIO E 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/Satel
VHF/UHF RF IN CABLE VHF/UHF RF OUT Rear of a VCR (Example only) IN OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R A English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) C SATELLITE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 ANTENNA TV-OUT INPUT OUTPUT L OUT 1 R OUT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) PR COMPONENT VIDEO Y L L ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO B R S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB OUT 3 R AUDIO D TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR or other similar device
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English CABLE IN RF VIDEO Rear of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver OUT R AUDIO L S-VIDEO SATELLITE (Example only) A ANTENNA D B VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT Front Panel of recorder INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR COMPONENT VIDEO Y L OUT 1 L L R OUT 2 R R ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB OUT 3 AUDIO E C TV F VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN IN OUT
English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) DV OUT A L R OR 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 and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using the 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. Use an i.
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English 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 recorder. Editing the data and recording to the hard disk or 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 in the above illustration).
Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. English Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting your TV channel programs Before the recorder can start recording any TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in this recorder. Please see the following pages on using the Setup Menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Program Select to start automatic TV channel programming. SETUP MENU - GENERAL Auto Chapter Marker 5min. Record Quality SP Auto Program Search Manual Program Edit Sort OK Manual Program Manual Program Program Number Name Frequency Fine Tuning Standard NICAM Audio Skip OK OK P001 Ch001 0 5 8 .
English Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) GENERAL settings Manual Program (continued) Select to modify your preset TV channels. { Skip } – Select this to set the channel to be skipped. The skipped channels can only be accessed by pressing the corresponding number button on the remote control. – Use ST keys to select { Yes } if you wish to skip the channel and press OK to confirm the setting.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English Setting the language Setting the time & date You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, adjust the clock manually by following the steps below. A Press SETUP.
English Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) LANGUAGE settings System Language Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. Audio Language Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.
Control TV programs English Switching on to TV program TUNER DISPLAY PAUSE LIVE TV u CH CH+/- A Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). B Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. If no TV program appears on the screen, press TUNER on the remote control. C Press CH +/- to select a TV channel. The selected TV channel will appear on the status window. The active TV programs will be stored automatically to the temporary HDD storage in this recorder.
About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) As soon as you switch on this recorder, the currently selected TV program will be stored in a temporary hard disk storage called ‘Time Shift Buffer’(TSB), up to 6 hours of programs. In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar will appear on the screen, it indicates the status and timing of the TV programs stored in the temporary HDD storage. You can choose to display or remove the video bar by pressing the DISPLAY key on the remote control.
Before Recording (continued) English Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu You can preset the behavior of your hard disk storage of the recorder. This recorder offers various options for easy management of your hard disk recording. SETUP OK CH A Press SETUP. The system setup menu appears. B Use ST keys to highlight { SETUP MENU - HDD } and press X to access the menu.
HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Save Time Shift Buffer HDD Info This option allows you to control the behavior of the Time Shift Buffer. Delete HDD – Retain the contents in the temporary HDD storage when you switch the tuner’s TV channel or external video input source. { No } – Clear the contents in the temporary HDD storage.
Before Recording (continued) English Default recording settings The default recording settings will allow you to preset auto chapter markers and the preferred mode of recording quality for HDD recording. A Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on the TV. Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This allows you to access specific points on the recording. A Use ST keys to highlight { Auto Chapter Marker } and press X to access its options.
English Before Recording (continued) GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access to specific points on the recording. Press X to access the menu and use ST keys to select one of the options. Record Quality { 5min. } – Chapter markers are inserted during recording at every 5 minutes interval. { 10min.
Record on Hard Disk English IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording from a DV camcorder You can record video directly from a connected DV camcorder onto the HDD, where you can edit it easily and copy to a recordable DVD if required.
A Connect the DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. B Find the footage on the DV camcorder that you want to start recording from and set the camcorder to pause mode. C Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). D Turn on the recorder and press USB/DV on the remote control. An information box will be displayed.
Record on Hard Disk (continued) English D Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected jack of the device. { CAM 1 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM1(VIDEO) and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel. { CAM 2 } Input source from the device connected to the CAM2 (S-VIDEO) and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel. { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD You can copy a recorded title(s) from the HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable DVD disc. The time taken to copy content from the HDD to a recordable DVD depends on the record quality of the HDD recordings. It is not possible to change the mode of record quality during the copying process.
Record on DVD Recordable Disc (continued) English Recording from various sources You can choose to copy your recordings from the HDD or an external device to a DVD recordable disc. The storage capacities of the disc depends on the record quality that was selected for the recording in the recorder or device, see “Before Recording – Default Recording Settings.
Record on DVD Recordable Disc (continued) E Press SELECT to toggle between the different modes of recording quality. A Turn on the TV to the correct program Record Quality number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). HQ High Quality B Insert a DVD recordable disc into the recorder. C Press DVD REC to switch to direct recording mode. An information box will be displayed on the screen.
Timer Recording English Timer recording (G-CODE® System) About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this recorder, you can pre-program up to 20 recordings. To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to know: – The date you want to make the recording. – The recording input source. – The start and stop time of the recording.
Timer Recording (continued) the G-CODE® programming number for the show you wish to record and press OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’). To cancel the G-CODE® programming, press BACK2 on the remote control. E To confirm your entry, select OK CONFIRM in the menu and press OK. The timer editor menu appears.
Timer Recording (continued) English Timer recording (manually) A Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. If you are recording directly to a DVD disc, insert the recordable DVD disc before proceeding to step B. B Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears. menu and press X to enter its options. { Source } – Use ST keys to select the recording input source. { Rec To } – Use ST keys to select { HDD } or { DVD } to enter the recording destination.
G Press TIMER to exit the menu. H Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn off the recorder. If the recorder is not in standby mode, a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts. The ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the display panel if a timer recording is set. Helpful Hint: – Set the timer recording one minute ahead of the program’s start time. This helps ensure the entire program is recorded as the disc requires about 30 seconds to prepare for recording.
Playback from Hard Disk English Playback your HDD recordings Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD content menu with an index picture. 00:00:00 01:15:30 0 A Press HDD on the remote control. The HDD content menu appears. B Use ST keys to highlight a title and press OK on the remote control to start playback. If you have many HDD title recordings, use í (PREV) or ë (NEXT) to view the previous/ next page of HDD titles for selection. HDD 8 Titles No Ch.
Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable); can be recorded on and overwritten repeatedly. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded on only once. Playback only: Inserting a disc DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder.
Playback from Disc (continued) English Starting disc playback Press DVD on the remote control. Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see the section “Setup Menu Options – Preferences Settings – Parental Level.
B Use ST keys to navigate within the Playing a DivX® disc This recorder supports the playback of DivX® movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW or DVD±R/±RW disc. A Insert a DivX® disc. The disc content menu appears. If the DivX® movie contains external subtitles, you have to first select the subtitle file from the file list. Use ST keys to select the files for playback and press SELECT to confirm your selection. B Press u to start playback.
Playback from Disc (continued) English Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. A Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, DVD). The disc content menu appears. B Use ST keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album. C To create a playlist, highlight the track/file and press SELECT. The selected tracks/files will appear on the right screen.
Playback from Disc (continued) English Playing from a USB flash drive /USB memory card reader This USB port only supports the playback of JPEG/MP3 files. It is not possible to record the data from the USB port to this DVD recorder. A Insert a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader into the USB port. B Press USB/DV twice on the remote control to access the data in the USB drive. The USB content menu appears. C Use ST to navigate within the menu and select the file you want to access, then press OK.
Additional Playback Features English 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, Pressë (NEXT) to go to the next title/ chapter/track. Press í (PREV) to return to the start of the previous chapter/track. OR Press T/C repeatedly to toggle between { Title }, { Chapter } or { Time }. Then use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input the title/chapter/track number.
Additional Playback Features (continued) SELECT SETUP OK DISPLAY CH Selecting various repeat function English Using DISPLAY options You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. This function can also be accessed by pressing the REPEAT key on the remote control. A During disc playback, press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The playback menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { Mode } and press OK. A During playback, press DISPLAY twice on the remote control.
Additional Playback Features (continued) To start program playback English Creating a play list You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. A Press DISPLAY on the remote control. The playback menu appears. B Select { Mode } > { Program }. F Press X key to move to the right screen and press OK. Playback will start from the selected track/ file/ chapter according to the programmed sequence. To exit program playback to exit program playback.
Changing subtitle language Switching camera angles This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles. This function can also be accessed by pressing the SUBTITLE key on the remote control.
Edit Recordings - HDD English About HDD title edit menu Accessing the HDD title edit menu In the HDD title edit menu, you can change the title name, hide unwanted scenes, delete titles or split a title. The edit options in the HDD title edit menu are: { Play Title } – Select a title (recording) to play. { Delete Title} ( For unprotected and unlocked titles only ) – Delete the title (recording). { Divide Title } – Divide the recording into two separate titles.
Dividing a title Hiding unwanted scenes You can divide the current title into two new titles. Each of these titles is characterized by its own index picture. Warning! Once a title is divided, the process cannot be reversed. A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to highlight { Divide Title } and press OK. The edit title playback screen appears. B During playback, use WX keys to navigate through the title. Press OK to divide the title at the desired playback position. A warning message will appear.
Edit Recordings - HDD (continued) English Rename a title Lock/Unlock a title The original title name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to highlight { Rename } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use W XST keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select. The maximum input is up to 12 characters.
About disc edit menu This recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a DVD recordable disc from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player. Accessing disc editing menu English Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD DVD OK The displayed options in the disc editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English Rename disc Erase disc (DVD±RWs only) The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. This erases the content of the DVD±RW disc including those that was not recorded on this recorder. Once the existing content is erased, it can be used for recording. A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Make compatible (DVD±RW only) The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when playbacked on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. In disc editing menu, use ST 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.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English About DVD title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD disc. If the recordable DVD disc has been finalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc. { Play Title } – Start playing a recording. { Edit Title } – Access video editing menu. Accessing DVD title edit menu A Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW disc into the recorder.
Rename title Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. This function allows you to record a new title from the beginning of the current title in the DVD±RW disc. English Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) A In title editing menu, use ST keys to A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English About video editing After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two. Accessing video editing menu DVD SETUP OK 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 In edit mode, use ST keys to select Creating chapter markers You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker at any point within a title during playback. This will allow you to access a specific point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide. English Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) { Title } and press OK.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes 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 “Creating chapter markers”). B Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback. ( See previous page on “Selecting a chapter”). C In edit mode, use ST keys to select { Hide Chapter } and press OK.
Setup Menu Options SETUP MENU - AUDIO SPDIF Output RAW LPCM Output LPCM 96Hz English Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. See this chapter “Setup Menu Options – AUDIO settings” SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE SETUP OK A Press SETUP on the remote control. CH The setup menu appears on TV. B Use ST keys to highlight a setup option and press X to access.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English VIDEO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV System The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV. Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of the options. TV Shape { NTSC } – Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC color system.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) VIDEO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) DivX® Video on Demand 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.com/vod. 1) Press X to display the registration code. 2) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Change Password New Password Enter password **** Enter new password **** Re-enter password OK OK CANCEL This option allows you to change your password setting for parental control. 1) Use ST keys to highlight { Change Password } and press OK. You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code. 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) SPDIF Output LPCM Output Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of the options. { RAW } – Select this if you have used the recorder’s COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack to connect to a multichannel receiver. { LPCM } – Select this if you have used the recorder’s COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack to connect to a stereo or audio/video system.
Software Upgrade English Installing the latest software Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software that was initially installed in your recorder as the software is continuously refined for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’ website at ‘www.philips.com/support’ to check for the availability of the latest software upgrade.
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. They are fully compatible to 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. Title What is the capacity of a DVD recordable disc? 4.
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 (General) Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON key on the front of the recorder to turn on the system.
Troubleshooting (continued) Solution English Problem (Playback) 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 3 or 4 in order to play on this recorder. – There is no recording on the disc or it is not a supported type of disc. Read chapter “Playback from Disc - Playable discs” for details. – Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem (Recording) Solution Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. – The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong program number. Check the TV channels stored. – You have to reset the timer recording after adjusting the clock setting. – You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copy-protected materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a DVD recordable disc. – The hard disk could be full.
Video Recording Tuner/Reception/ Transmission • Recording System: PAL • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Modes of Record Quality: High Quality : HQ Standard Play : SP Standard Play Plus : SPP Long Play : LP Extended Play : EP Super Long Play : SLP Super Extended Play : SEP • Recording enhancements: Auto Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide Title, Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch Record • Audio compression: Dolby Digital • TV System: PAL, NTSC • Aerial input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75) Video Playback • Disc
Glossary English 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 rear of the system that send audio to another system (TV, stereo, etc).
Display panel symbols/ messages 00:00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/track number – Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video – Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode). – TV program title X TIMER OPEN Disc tray is opened or opening. English The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display: PRO SCAN Lights up when progressive scan is activated.
