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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth.
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) Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Special Functions Using the ‘Digital Photo Manager’, you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player. This feature is only available for DVD+RW only. By holding down the REC button, the recording will be made at the end of all other recordings. This helps to avoid overwriting previous recordings.
Table of Contents English Special Functions ................................... 3 Front Panel ................................................. 23 Jacks behind the flap .................................... 23 Care and Safety Information Setup .............................................................. 8 Cleaning discs ............................................... 8 About recycling ........................................... 8 General Information Introduction ........................................
Recording Using the Browser Discs for recording ................................... 37 Recording settings ..................................... 37 Browsing the disc ...................................... 53 Recording mode ........................................... 38 Recording language ...................................... 38 Inserting chapter markers .......................... 38 Filter mode ..................................................... 39 Browsing the picture disc ........................
Care and Safety Information English CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open. 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 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). – Do not put anything under the set (e.g.
Introduction About YesDVDTM 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 some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players.
Connecting to TV English General The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programs using your DVD recorder. Selecting a suitable connection to your TV When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options to connect the DVD recorder and your TV. ● Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr jacks Select this if your TV is equipped with component video jacks. It provides the best picture quality (see pages 11~12.
Connecting to TV (cont’d) English Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr jacks Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal 1 2 4 3 5 The Component Video (Y Pb Pr) method of transmitting pictures produces the highest quality as the video signal is split into its Y (brightness), Pb and Pr (blue minus brightness, red minus brightness) components. The signals are transmitted via separate cables. The cables and the associated jacks are mostly colored red, green and blue.
Connecting to TV (cont’d) English 8 Proceed to page 24 to continue the first installation. IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only available through Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive TV is required. Turn on the progressive scan feature after complete the first installation (see page 61.) – Before enabling the progressive scan function, you must ensure that your TV progressive scan function is turned on (refer to your TV owner’s manual.
Connecting to TV (cont’d) English Option 2 : Using S-Video (Y/C) jack Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal 1 2 4 3 5 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 is also called a Hosiden jack.
Connecting to TV (cont’d) English Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) jack Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal 1 2 4 3 5 This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS.) In this method of transmission, the color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable.
Connecting to TV (cont’d) Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal 1 English Option 4 : Using Antenna jacks only TV 2 3 Use this connection only if your TV set has a single Antenna In jack and does not have any audio/video jacks. For this type of connection, you need to set the channel of the TV set to follow that of the DVD recorder. Have the following cable ready: 1) Antenna cable 1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.
Connecting to Additional Devices English Using the input sockets (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2) Connecting a Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box 1 If your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box has only a single antenna output (RF OUT or TO TV,) use the antenna cable to connect it with the ANTENNA input jack at the back of the DVD recorder.
Connecting a VCR/DVD player You will need this connection if you want to record the video tapes or discs to a DVD+R(W)s. Option 1 1 Use a component video cable (red/green/ blue) to connect the DVD recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO (IN-EXT1) input jacks to the corresponding component video output jacks on the VCR/DVD player. 2 Use an audio cable (red/white) to connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT1) input jacks to the audio output jack on the VCR/DVD player.
Connecting Additional Devices (cont’d) English Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks S-VIDEO OUT DV OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2 L 1 R OR CH- CH- CH+ You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side. Option 1: Using DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack will conforms to the i.LINK standard. It provides the best picture quality. ● Use an i.
Connecting to Additional Devices (cont’d) STEREO Using digital audio output jacks English Using analog audio output jacks AUDIO IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN L R You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
Remote Control English 4 1 2: Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. 34: Cursor buttons for moving up/down or change TV channel at the recorder in Tuner mode. 5 SELECT – Select a function. – Toggle between upper and lower case characters while using the alphanumeric keypad. 6 REC 0 – Start recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. CH+ 7∞§ – Skip to previous or next Chapter/Track. – Holding down the button for fast reverse or fast forward function.
Remote Control (cont’d) – Enter numbers or letters in appropriate entry fields. – Select a chapter/track number to play. – Select a TV channel while in internal tuner mode. English # Alphanumeric keypad 13 $ BROWSER – Display the on-screen Media Browser that allows you to browse through and manage the contents stored in the current disc. 14 % DISC-MENU 15 – Access to DVD’s disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD+R(W.) 16 ^ OK – Store or confirm an entry.
Remote Control (cont’d) English Inserting Batteries Using the remote control to operate the system 3 1 Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. 1 2 2 Select the source you 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. Caution! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.
1 2 3 5 4 English Front Panel 9 67 8 1.3 CH- ! @ 0 1 STANDBY-ON 2 – Turn on or off the DVD recorder. 2 Disc tray CH+ # DV IN CAM 1 CAM 2 Jacks behind the flap Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN 2 label at the right hand corner. 0 S-VIDEO 3 OPEN/CLOSE ç 4 Display panel – S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (input channel number 'CAM 1'.) – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. ! VIDEO – Open or close the disc tray.
Installing the DVD Recorder 6 Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK English First Installation The First Installation menu will appear the very first time you turn on the DVD recorder. These settings will help you set up the basic DVD recorder features easily, including TV channels and language options. IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and select the correct Video In channel to see the First Installation menu. – You have to complete the First Installation before start operating the DVD recorder.
CHANNEL SEARCH Automatic channel search will find and store all channels. Make sure to connect the antenna. Search channels Start Skip Search 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. The automatic channel search will detect the signals and save all the available program channels.
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) English TV channel programming Although the DVD recorder selects available TV channels during first installation, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become available in your area or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder. Automatic TV channel search This will erase and replace all previously stored TV channels. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up .
Setting up VCR Plus+® channels You need to program the DVD recorder with your local channel information before you can use VCR Plus+® programming system. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up .} 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { Analog Ch.} 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select { VCR Plus+ Ch. } and press 2 to confirm. 5 Press 3 4 to select a VCR Plus+ channel number and press 2 to confirm. VCR Plus+ Ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) English Setting the time and date Manual time/date settings If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Manual clock setting overrides automatic clock setting. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up .} 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { Time-date .} DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1 STOP Time-date Analog Ch.
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) English Setting the language 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 setting language will be used instead. The menu language (on-screen display) for the system will remain as you set it. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV.
Playback English Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable;) can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable;) can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (XError) 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.
Starting disc playback ● If a dialog appears on the TV showing : { Do you want to access the disc content? } ➜ Select { Yes } to show the disc content menu (see page 53 “Browsing the discs”.) ➜ Select { No } to switch to the last active mode. ➜ If you want to remove this dialog for the next playback, you have to enable the { Auto play } function (see page 58.
Playback (cont’d) English Playing a DVD+R(W) disc Playing a picture disc (slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other at adjustable intervals. 1 Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc. 2 If the disc content menu appears on the TV Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the menu and select a title to play, then press PLAY 2. 3 To stop playback, press STOP 9.
Additional Playback Features 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. { Options .} STOP Options 2 Press 3 4 to change the digit and press 2 to go to the next digit field. Toolbar ● You may also use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the correct digit directly. Subtitle Audio Angle Zoom 3 Press OK to confirm. Time search [PLAY] [EDIT] [OK] = PLAY Audio 1 Press 4 to select { Time search } and press 2 to enter the time field.
Additional Playback Features (cont’d) English Changing audio soundtrack language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channel. This function can also be accessed via the Red button on the remote control. 1 Press 4 to select { Audio } and press 2 to enter its options. 2 For DVD, press 4 repeatedly until the audio language you want is selected, then press 1 to confirm. ➜ The languages may be numbered or abbreviated, such as “En” for English.
Changing to another title/ chapter/track Searching forwards/ backwards When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc at four, eight or thirty two times normal playback speed. English Additional Playback Features (cont’d) 1 During playback, hold down ∞ (reverse) During playback, ● Press § to go to the next title/chapter/ track.
Additional Playback Features (cont’d) English Selecting various play mode Repeat play You can select a Chapter, Track, Title or the entire disc for repeat playback. 1 Press Yellow button { REPEAT } repeatedly on the remote control to select one of the repeat options. ➜ Repeat chapter (DVD, DVD+R[W] only) ➜ Repeat track/title ➜ Repeat album/playlist (if applicable) ➜ Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio CD, DVD+R[W] only) ➜ Repeat off 2 To cancel repeat playback, select Repeat off or press STOP 9.
Recording Two different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable) – Discs are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. – To prevent accidental loss of recordings, when you starting recording, hold down the REC button until ‘SAFE RECORD’ message appears. IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted, it cannot be recorded on this recorder.
Recording (cont’d) English Recording mode The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE button on the remote control. 1 Press 4 to select { Record mode } and press 2 to enter its options.
Filter mode Manual recording For long play or extended play recording, you can select a suitable filter mode to optimize the video recording. The setting does not influence high quality or standard play recording mode. Use the 'Manual recording' function to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress.) 1 Press 4 to select { Filter } and press 2 to enter its options. 2 Press 2 to select one of the options.
Recording (cont’d) English 5 For recording from external device, you have to start play on the external device. ● While recording in progress, you can press OK to insert a chapter marker wherever necessary. 6 To stop the recording, press STOP 9. ➜ ‘MENU UPDATE’ or ‘CREATE MENU’ appears on the display panel to indicate that the DVD recorder is writing the list of contents. Wait until the message disappears before removing the DVD+R(W).
Creating a YesDVD disc YesDVD™ is offered on your DVD recorder as a limited trial, enabling you to create three (3) free YesDVD discs from this DVD recorder. To create additional YesDVD discs, you have the option to upgrade your DVD recorder to enable unlimited creation of YesDVDs on this DVD recorder. See next page for upgrade information or visit www.yesdvd.com.
YesDVDTM (cont’d) English YesDVD setup and software registration YesDVD allows you to transfer videotapes or other video content to a DVD+R(W) with the professional quality features found in Hollywood movies. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { YesDVD .
Option 2: [Requires personal computer with Web browser and Internet connection] 1. Remove the YesDVD disc from your DVD recorder. 2. Insert the YesDVD disc into the disc drive tray on your personal computer. 3. A Web page will automatically launch on your computer to display your PIN code. 4. Click ACTIVATE YesDVD™. 5. Your PIN code will appear on www.yesdvd.com. Enter any applicable promotion code, and click CONTINUE. 6. Enter your credit card information and click PLACE YOUR ORDER. 7.
Timer Recording English Introduction Programming recordings Use 'Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right program number and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can preprogram up to six recordings within a period of 15 days. – – – – To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know: The date you want to make the recording. The program number of the TV channel.
{ Repeat } – Select {Weekly}, {Once} or {Mo.-Fr.} (Monday to Friday) recordings and press OK to confirm. { Record mode } – Select a record mode and press OK to confirm. See pages 37~38 “Recording settings - Recording mode”.) ● To clear the timer entries, press the matching color coded button on the remote control to select { Clear all .} ➜ All the settings in the timer menu are cleared. ● To cancel the timer programming, press the matching color coded button on the remote control to select { Cancel .
Timer Recording (cont’d) English Programming recordings with VCR Plus+® System With the VCR Plus® program system, you only need to enter the PlusCode programming number as all the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number. 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer overview appears. TIMER 11.
Changing a programmed recording 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. ➜ The timer overview appears. TIMER 11.55 PM Stop time 12:26 PM Date 06-30-2004 Channel CH001 Once Record Mode M1 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer overview appears. 3 Press 3 4 to select a timer program which you want to delete. 11:56 PM Repeat 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control.
Editing/Finalizing Recording English About editing You can change disc contents and settings for a recorded DVD+RW or unfinalized DVD+R from the edit menu screen. Photo editing is limited to edit the information on a roll or album. These editing changes are available for the DVD recorder, but may not be accessible when you play the disc on other DVD player.
Changing the disc/title name 1 Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV. 2 Press EDIT on the remote control. ➜ The edit menu appears. 3 Press 3 4 to select { Disc name } or { Title name } in the menu. 4 Press 3 4 to change the character/ number or make an entry by using the alphanumeric keypad 0-9. ➜ Press 1 2 to move to the previous or next field. 5 Press OK to confirm the changes. ➜ The info panel is now updated.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (cont’d) English Video editing In the edit video mode, the entire recording will be played back regardless of whether they are hidden or not. 1 Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. ➜ The Index Picture screen appears on the TV. 2 Press 3 4 to select a recording. 3 Press EDIT on the remote control. ➜ The edit menu appears. 4 Press 3 4 to select { Video edit } in the menu and press OK to confirm. ➜ The video edit menu appears.
Editing/Finalising Recording (cont’d) 1 Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. 2 Press EDIT on the remote control. 3 Press the matching color coded button on the remote control to select { Chapter .} ➜ The chapter editing menu appears. Editing title (divide/append/Index picture) English Editing chapter (merge/split/hide) 1 Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. 2 Press EDIT on the remote control.
Editing/Finalising Recording (cont’d) English { Append } - for DVD+RW only – Select this to append record to the existing recording from the position of the playback. Continue steps 5~7. For append recording only: 5 Press 3 4 to select the input channel to append : { preset program number }, { EXT1 }, { EXT 2 } or { CAM1 .} 6 Press REC 0 to start append recording. Warning! Once the recording started, any prior recording from the point of the playback onwards will be overwritten.
Browsing the disc You can view and manage possible contents within your discs by using an on-screen console called the Media Browser. 1 Insert a disc into the DVD recorder. Color coded buttons functions In the Media Browser mode, a number of functions are available via the color coded buttons on the remote control. color coded buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV.
Using the Browser (cont’d) English Browsing the picture disc 06/06/2004 DVD / Photo / Rolls / Roll KYZ The Media Browser allows you to view the JPEG pictures discs or playback as a slide show or store them in an album. JPEG Photo can handle up to 100 photos in one album on a DVD+RW or DVD+R from this DVD recorder, depends on the JPEG file parameters. The supported functions are shown at the bottom of the disc content menu via the color coded buttons on the remote control.
Changing the picture order within an album You can re-arrange the picture position in the album in order to create the desired order of the slide show. The order of the pictures in the photo roll remains unchanged. 1 Press BROWSER on the remote control. ➜ The disc content menu appears. 2 Press 1 2 to select photo album menu and press 3 4 to select a desired photo album folder.
Using the Browser (cont’d) English Changing the slide show settings You can adjust the various slide show settings to your individual needs. 1 Press BROWSER on the remote control. ➜ The disc content menu appears. 2 Press 1 2 to select photo roll/album menu and press 3 4 to select a desired photo roll/album folder. 3 Press PLAY 2 to start slide show play. Album 001/Photo 001 [PAUSE] [EDIT] [RETURN] [STOP] [BROWSER] Zoom Repeat Speed Up Speed Down { Zoom } – Select this to activate zoom mode.
System Menu - Preferences 1 Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Recording For more information on this menu, please see pages 37~39 “Recording settings.” English Accessing to the Preferences options Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. 3 Press 4 to select { Preferences .
System Menu - Preferences (cont’d) English { Night mode } Allows you to optimize the sound dynamics at low volume. This causes less disturbance in quiet environments. This setting only functions with Dolby Digital Audio on DVDs. Access For more information on this menu, please see pages 62~64 “Setting Access Control.” – { On } : Select this to level out the volume. High volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level.
System Menu - Setup Accessing to the Setup options DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1 1 Turn on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. English System STOP System Set-up Auto standby 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. Second RC OSD Display 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up .} ➜ Playback will pause. PBC DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1 STOP System Time-date Analog Ch.
System Menu - Setup (cont’d) English { Display } Allows you to change the brightness of the DVD recorder display panel. – { Bright } : Normal brightness. – { Dimmed } : Medium brightness. – { Off } : Turn off the display. Video output DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1 STOP Video output Set-up TV shape % Black level { PBC } - Video CDs only Play Back Control allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the menu on the display.
{ Progressive } Allow you to turn on the progressive scan function if the DVD recorder is connected to a TV with progressive scan. – { On } : Select this to enable progressive scan function. – { Off } : Select this to disable the progressive scan function. Audio output After connecting the DVD recorder to your TV and other devices, you may need to change the digital output setting. Adjust the Digital Output only if you use the DVD recorder’s COAXIAL jack.
Setting Access Control English About Access Control 6 Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to Access Control limits viewing of discs that exceed the limits you set. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of discs. enter your new four-digit pin code. You must enter the same pin code a second time to confirm it. ➜ To cancel your change, press 4 to select { Cancel } and press OK to confirm.
Activating/Deactivating the child lock This function can prevent children from viewing discs. This DVD recorder can memorize settings for 50 discs. When in use, a four-digit pin code must be entered in order to play a disc. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. 2 Press 4 to select { Preferences }. 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { Access } and press 4 to confirm.
Setting Access Control (cont’d) English Restricting playback by Parental Control Rating explanations 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.
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 turn on the system.
Troubleshooting (cont’d) English Problem Solution Disc will not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – The child lock is on. Read chapter “Setting Access Control Activating/Deactivating the child lock” for details. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 1 in order to play on this DVD recorder. – There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type. Read chapter “Playback - Playable discs” for details. – Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped.
Problem 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 TV channels stored. – If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the timer recording. – If the DVD recorder cannot read the disc, you cannot record. – You cannot use the DVD recorder to duplicate copyrighted materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a DVD+RW/+R, “COPY PROTECT” will be displayed.
Troubleshooting (cont’d) English Problem Solution The index screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted. – You can finalize the disc using the following function: 1) Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD recorder to open the disc tray. 2) Insert the disc but do not close the tray. 3) Hold down button number {4} on the remote control until the tray closes. ‘FINALIZING' appears on the display panel. 4) If finalizing has been successful, the Picture Index screen will appear.
Specifications Front Connections Recording : DVD+RW/+R Playing: DVD-Video,Video CD, SuperVCD,Audio CD, MP3 CD, Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW – – – – Record modes Timer Recording recording time / picture quality M1: 60 minutes / high quality M2: 120 minutes / DVD quality M2x: 150 minutes / DVD quality M3: 180 minutes /S-VHS quality M4: 240 minutes / VHS quality M6: 360 minutes / VHS quality M8: 480 minutes / VHS quality – 1-month timer programming, 6 events – weekly repeat recording – VCR Plus+® p
Display panel symbols/messages English The following symbols/messages may appear on your DVD recorder display: ● COMPATIBLE The DVD Recorder is busy making changes to make the disc DVD-compatible. ● CLOSING Disc tray is closing.
Display panel symbols/messages (cont’d) ● PROTECTED The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc can have a maximum of 49 titles. ● MAX CHAP English ● MAX TITLE Disc is copy-protected and cannot be recorded. ● READING Disc is being recognized by the DVD recorder. The maximum number of chapters per title/ disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 255 per disc. ● RECORDING A recording is currently in progress.
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 back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY One (1) Year Labor and Parts Repair (Facility) PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: PROOF OF PURCHASE: You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive warranted repair on the product. A sales receipt or other document showing the product and the date that you purchased the product as well as the authorized retailer included, is considered such proof.
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