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Contents 3 General Information Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Safety Information (cont’d) 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Introduction Welcome! Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can record TV programs, duplicate camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index Picture Screen. Plus, the recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD Players and DVD-ROM drives.You’ll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes.
Playable Discs 7 This DVD Recorder will play various types of Discs. Some Disc types will only play on the Recorder; others will record in the Recorder; some will record and play.There are also a few types of Discs that will neither play nor record on this Recorder. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will or will not play or record on the Philips DVD Recorder. Discs for Recording and Playing DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once.
General Information Battery Installation 1 2 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. You will hear it click into place. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection.These guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. ★★★★ Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan Component Video has the highest quality, but use it only if the TV has Progressive Scan. See pages 12 and 60. ★★★ S-Video provides excellent picture quality. See page 13.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jack 3 1 Antenna or Cable TV Signal IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT EXT 1 AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO V S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO R V S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO PR R TV PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 2 Back of TV (example only) 1 2 3 4 5 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 1 2 Cable TV or Satellite Signal OUT IN Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 4 IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT EXT 1 AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO V S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB L AUDIO R COMPONENT VIDEO V S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO PR R PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV 3 1 2 AUDIO Back of TV (example only) Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Back of TV (example only) Pr/Cr Pb/Cb 4 RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Y RIGHT AUDIO IN PR CR LEFT AUDIO IN PB CB Y 5 IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT EXT 1 AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO R COMPONENT VIDEO L PB AUDIO PR R PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV 3 1 AUDIO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) 2 Antenna or Cable TV Signal 1 2 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on th
Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-AUDIO IN 4 RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal 5 S-VIDEO IN 2 IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT EXT 1 AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO V S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO R 1 1 2 3 TV AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO V S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO PR R PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 3 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the D
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 4 RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal 5 VIDEO IN 2 IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT EXT 1 AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO R 1 TV AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO PR R PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of th
Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks) Stereo (example only) VIDEO IN Back of TV (example only) 4 RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal 5 VIDEO IN 2 IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO R 1 1 2 3 Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO PR R TV PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System) Back of TV (example only) Stereo (example only) VIDEO IN 4 Antenna or Cable TV Signal 5 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN IN ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) OUT EXT 1 AUDIO VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO R 1 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO PR R PR TV Connect the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereo’s
Hookups (cont’d) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON S-VIDEO L VIDEO AUDIO R CAM 1 You can connect a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), Camcorder, or DVD Player to the Recorder’s CAM or EXT IN jacks. A sample connection with a Camcorder is shown here, using the CAM 1 AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the Recorder. These jacks are the most easily accessible. Other equipment will connect similarly, but this is a common connection possibility.
Initial Setup Initial Setup screens will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder. These on-screen messages and menus will help you set up Recorder features quickly, including TV channels and language options. During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON? CO3” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel.The Initial Setup information shows on your TV. “IS TV ON? CO3” indicates you should turn on your television and set it to channel 3 or the correct Video In channel.
Initial Setup (cont’d) 19 Continued from previous page 4 The Subtitle Language menu appears next. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose the language you prefer for subtitles, then press OK. The Recorder will show subtitles in this language if they are available. If the language is not available, either there will be no subtitles or subtitles will be in the default language of the Disc. Some DVDs require you to choose a subtitle language from the Disc menu.
Quick Disc Playback OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON OPEN 2-3 STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD 1 2 y to turn on the DVD Recorder. Press STANDBYy Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See pages 914. You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture on the TV screen (if no Disc is in the Recorder). Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the disc tray. Load your Disc in the tray, with the label facing up and the shiny side facing down.
Quick Recording 21 OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY STANDBY-ON OPEN 1-2 4 MONITOR TV / DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC. MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R. Before you begin, set up TV channels. See pages 18-19 and 26. Use an unprotected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. Recording options are on pages 41-52. DISC 0 SYSTEM MENU 3,5 OK SELECT 1 2 5 CH Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the disc tray.
Remote Control MONITOR Button Press to choose Disc mode or Monitor mode. In Disc mode, use the Index Picture Screen or view Disc playback. In Monitor mode, watch TV channels through the DVD Recorder or make a recording. See page 21. TV/DVD Button Press to switch between TV and DVD positions.The selected position will appear briefly on the display panel. Use TV position to watch one TV channel while recording another. See page 46. Use DVD position for other features.
Remote Control (cont’d) 23 T/C Button (Title/Chapter) Press to select “T” (Title/Track) or “C” (Chapter) in the Menu Bar. Then press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the Title/Track/Chapter you want to play. This button has no effect during Monitor mode. TIMER Button Press to access or remove the Timer Recording menu. See pages 42-44. FSS Button (Favorite Scene Selection) Press to display or remove the Favorite Scene Selection menu during playback of a DVD+R or DVD+RW. See page 51.
Front Panel STANDBY-ON y Button Press to turn on or off the Recorder. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up. See pages 20-21. OPEN/CLOSE A button Press to open or close the Disc tray. Stop C button Press to stop Disc play or recording. Next G and Previous H buttons Press H to go to previous Chapters,Titles, or Tracks or to the beginning of the current one. Press G to skip forward to the next Chapter,Title, or Track. Play : button Press to play a Disc.
Rear Panel 25 MAINS jack Connect the supplied AC power cord here. See pages 10-16. TV jack Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s TV jack and to the RF IN or ANTENNA IN jack (75 ohm) on your television. ANTENNA jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16. IN EXT 2 jacks Use these jacks to receive picture and sound from other equipment. • VIDEO (CVBS): Use a video cable to connect this jack to the Video Out jack of other equipment. See page 17.
TV Channel Programming Although the DVD Recorder selects available TV channels during Initial Setup, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become available in your area.This will erase and replace all previously stored channels.To update the available channels, follow these steps. 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select in the next menu, then press : to enter the Installation menu.
VCR Plus+ Channels 27 If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ programming system, program the DVD Recorder with your local channel information.This will only take a few minutes. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must set up channels in order for the system to work efficiently.
Clock Setting Time/Date Automatic The Recorder can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station. If the Recorder chooses an incorrect PBS channel or sets the time/date incorrectly, set the clock manually. See page 29. Before you begin, make sure TV channels are set. See page 26. STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD 1 2 3 4 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
Clock Setting (cont’d) 29 Time/Date Manual If the Recorder does not set the time and date correctly using the Time/Date Automatic feature, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Manual clock setting overrides Automatic clock setting. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select at the end of the next menu, then press : to enter the Installation menu.
Menu Bars You can use the Menu Bars to operate some features.You cannot access the Menu Bars during recording. When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press the CH-9, CH+8, ;, and : buttons on the remote to select or change an item. Menu Bar 1 *Press SYSTEM MENU once to access Menu Bar 1.The following items are in Menu Bar 1. Depending on the available Disc features, you may not be able to access each item at all times. Only available features can be selected.
On-screen Symbols, Status Box 31 On-screen Symbols The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features. scan Scan The first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track will play. See page 39. 2/2 locked repeat Repeat All The entire Disc will play repeatedly. See page 40. safe title Repeat Title The current Title will play repeatedly. See page 40. chapter Repeat Chapter The current Chapter will play repeatedly. See page 40.
Index Picture Screen The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. It appears automatically when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop playback or recording.The Disc must contain recordings. An Index Picture represents each recording. Next to the Index Picture is the program name, length of recording, recording mode/speed, and date of recording.
Information Boxes 33 Warning box Appears near the bottom of the screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 45. Disc locked Tuner Information box Appears briefly on the left side of the TV screen in Monitor mode and identifies the current TV channel or Video source. For example, if EXT1 appears in the Tuner Information Box, you can view or record the material playing on the equipment connected to the IN EXT1 jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc menus 1 2 Press DISC MENU during Disc play. For a DVD, if the current Title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear.The menu will list features available on the current DVD and will vary for every DVD. For a DVD+RW or DVD+R, the Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 32. STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD Press CH+8, CH-9, ;, and : to select items in the menu or Index Picture Screen, then press OK.
Audio Language, Subtitles 35 Audio Language Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc.The movie may have special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or featured soundtracks by following these steps. 1 2 STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD During DVD play, press the AUDIO Y button. Y Audio will be selected in the Menu Bar.
Zoom, Camera Angle Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the enlarged image. 1 2 3 During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. Press : repeatedly to select a Zoom in the Menu Bar. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose 1.33, 2, or 4. Play will pause. The still picture will appear at 1.33, 2, or 4 times the normal size. ~ W 1 X 2 Y 1en L B RW pause 0:29:40 0:00:07 Z 1 STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD PLAY MODE REC.
Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 37 Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback To quickly pause play, press PAUSE k on the remote. To advance the still picture one frame at a time, press PAUSE k repeatedly.To resume play, press PLAY :. To freeze the picture using the Menu Bar, follow these steps. 1 2 3 TV / DVD Press SYSTEM MENU during play so Menu Bar 1 appears. Press : repeatedly to select in Menu Bar 2. Press CH-9 to freeze the picture.
Slow Motion, Searching Slow Motion To use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow these steps. 1 2 3 STANDBY MONITOR During Disc play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. TV / DVD Press : repeatedly to select H (Slow motion) in Menu Bar 2, then press CH-9. Play will pause. Press ; or : to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or 1/8 (backward), or 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1 (forward).
Time Search, Scan 39 Time Search Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you want to begin playback.This feature may not be available on all Discs. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU during Disc play so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. Press : repeatedly to select in Menu Bar 2. Press CH-9. Play will pause. A time edit box will appear, showing the elapsed playing time of the current Chapter or Disc. d st H E STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC.
Repeat, Repeat A-B Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do not allow all the repeat options. Check your Disc for details. 1 2 STANDBY MONITOR During Disc play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to choose a Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to play the Chapter,Track,Title, or Disc repeatedly. The repeat symbols may appear briefly on the TV screen. See page 31.
One-Touch Recording 41 1 2 Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder. STANDBY In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select an Empty Title (or empty Index Picture box) on the Disc that has enough time for the recording. Or, select the place at which you want to start the new recording in order to overwrite other recordings. See page 48. You may skip this step if you use Safe Record. See step 5. Or, if you are using a DVD+R, you may skip this step.
Timer Recording 1 2 Press TIMER. Press CH-9 to select Timer Programming, then press :. TV / DVD B To exit Press TIMER Date will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the month and date you want the recording to start. Press SELECT repeatedly to choose: the date (timer recording will occur once on the day you choose); Mo-Fr (timer recording will occur every weekday at the same time); or a day of the week (for example, Mo for Monday; timer recording will occur every Monday at the same time).
VCR Plus+® Timer Recording 43 A PlusCode® number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TV guides next to the start time of a TV program.You can program a timer recording quickly by entering the code for your program. Before you begin, complete the VCR Plus+® channel setup. See page 27. 1 2 STANDBY MONITOR Press TIMER on the remote control. TV / DVD Press CH+8 to select VCR Plus+ system, then press :. Timer K uB VCR Plus+ system L Timer Programming Timer List PLAY MODE REC.
Erasing Timer Recordings 1 2 3 4 5 Press TIMER. 6 Press TIMER repeatedly to remove the menus. STANDBY MONITOR Press CH-9 to choose Timer list, then press :. TV / DVD Press CH+8 or CH-9 to highlight the timer recording you want to erase. T/C PLAY MODE REC. MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press CLEAR.The recording you selected will appear alone on the screen beneath “Clear Timer.” DISC 0 SYSTEM MENU Press OK to erase the timer recording.
Error Messages 45 These messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording. Collision The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer recordings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red highlight in the Timer List. • To ignore the message, press TIMER repeatedly to remove all the menus.The program with the earlier start time will record completely, then the remainder of the later program will record. • Change one or both timer recordings. See page 42.
Record One Channel/Watch Another 1 2 3 4 Press REC/OTR I to record the current TV channel. A red light will encircle the Record I button on the front of the Recorder to indicate recording is in progress. See page 21. Press TV/DVD on the remote to put the Recorder in TV position. TV will appear briefly on the Recorder’s display panel. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.
Title Settings Menu 47 The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on a DVD+RW or unfinalized DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title. STANDBY 1 When DVD+RW or DVD+R play is stopped, the Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 32. MONITOR TV / DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC. MODE 2 C10 07:55AM 00:01:24 . M1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sun 06/15/2003 7 8 9 C10 12:01AM DISC Wed 08/27/2003 K C06 11:30AM B 0100:00:22 . M1 X ! Wed 07/02 L ¡ 012 00:58:53 .
Append Recording, Chapter Markers Append recording To add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow these steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the end of the Disc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC. MODE In the Index Picture Screen, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the Title to which you want to add a recording. 1 2 3 Press PLAY :.
Record Settings 49 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select screen, then press :. in the next menu Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Record mode, Auto chapters, or Filter mode, then proceed as detailed in step 4. Record mode Press ; or : to choose M1, M2x, M4, or M6, then press OK. Recordings will be made in the speed you selected.
Editing: Disc Information Screen You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW or unfinalized DVD+R from the Disc Information Screen. 1 2 3 STANDBY MONITOR When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select the first Title on the DVD+RW/DVD+R. Press CH+8 to enter the Disc Information Screen. In the Disc Information Screen, press : to enter the Settings menu. This action is not possible if a finalized DVD+R is in the Recorder. TV / DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC.
Editing 51 Although all editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players, these editing changes are available for the DVD Recorder. STANDBY MONITOR 1 During DVD+RW or DVD+R play, press FSS. The Favorite Scene Selection menu will appear as play continues.The current Title and Chapter numbers will appear at the top of the screen. W 1 L B RW play 0:01:24 0:00:22 TV / DVD X 2 Favorite Scene Selection 01New index picture L T/C PLAY MODE REC.
Finalize Disc You can finalize DVD+Rs one time. After you fill a DVD+R or complete all the recordings you want on a single DVD+R, finalize it. Otherwise, the DVD+R will play only on this Recorder.To play the Disc on other DVD Players, you must finalize it first. Once you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it anymore or make editing changes.Therefore, make sure the Disc is as you want it before you finalize it. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Auto Resume, Playback Control 53 Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs and Video CDs you played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select then press :.
Access Control Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings before you allow children access to the DVD Recorder. Change Code 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Access Control (cont’d) 55 Child Lock 1 2 3 STANDBY Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. MONITOR TV / DVD Press CH-9 repeatedly to select in the second screen, then press :. Access control will be highlighted. Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code. See page 54. ~ W 1 X 2 Y 1en Z off no PLAY MODE REC.
Access Control (cont’d) Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD. You will need to know your 4-digit code in order to view the Disc. 1 Insert a Disc. The Access Control message will appear on the TV screen. (Child Lock should be Locked. See page 55.
Access Control (cont’d) 57 Parental Level DVDs may contain alternative scenes that conform to the Parental Level, or movie rating, that you select.The Parental Level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes on the Disc.These scenes are rated from 1 to 8. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
Access Control (cont'd) Change Country If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the Disc.The Disc manufacturer sets these codings. For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States. So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select. See page 57. Also refer to your Disc case for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
DVD Recorder Features Menu 59 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen. , then press :. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Status box, Standby, or Display. Press : and follow step 4 according to your choice. If you selected Status box, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose On or Off, then press OK. The status box briefly displays the Disc type and status of the Recorder. Select On if you want to see the Status boxes.
Picture Settings 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. STANDBY MONITOR , then press :. Press CH-9 to select TV / DVD Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select TV Shape, Black level shift, Video shift, or Video output.Then, press : and follow step 4 according to your choice. ● If you selected TV Shape, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9, then press OK.
Digital Output 61 After connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the Recorder’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which Recorder audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set Digital Output accordingly.The information in step 4 will help you decide. Adjust Digital Output only if you used the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. (If you used the white/red OUT AUDIO L/R jacks, set Digital Output to Off.
Analog Output If you connected the Recorder’s white/red OUT AUDIO L/R jacks to a Stereo or TV as shown on pages 12-15, choose a setting for Analog Output. You do not need to adjust this setting if you used the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. Check your Stereo or TV and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround. Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is most compatible with your Stereo or TV. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Language Settings 63 In the Language menu, select a different language for the Audio soundtrack or Subtitles of a DVD. Or, change the language of the DVD Recorder’s System Menu.You also can determine whether you receive TV channels in Stereo or a Second Audio Program language by following these steps. STANDBY MONITOR TV / DVD 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select r, then press :.
Night Mode, Remote Control Used Night Mode Turn on Night Mode to improve the sound during low volume playback. STANDBY MONITOR 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select G, then press :. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Night mode, then press :. ~ W 1 X 2 Y 1en Z off no a off TV / DVD T/C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISC Sound G r Digital output Analog output Night mode PLAY MODE REC.
Glossary 65 AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from Dolby Labs. Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values.Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO Jacks: Red and white jacks that send audio to other equipment (TV, Stereo, etc.
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. No power • Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the DVD Recorder. • Connect the supplied power cord securely to the MAINS (AC power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the power cord firmly to an AC power outlet. Use only the supplied power cord.
Helpful Hints (cont'd) 67 The DVD Recorder will not select some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. • The feature may not be available on the Disc. If it is not, an “X” will appear on the TV screen. Check the Disc case to see if the Disc has the feature. If the Disc does not have the feature, the Recorder cannot create the feature.This is not a malfunction of the Recorder. Disc will not play. • Make sure the Disc label is facing up.
Diagnostic Test If you are still having trouble with the Recorder after checking Helpful Hints and other information in this manual, you may perform a Diagnostic Test on the Recorder. Follow the steps below. Disconnect the power cord from the Recorder’s MAINS (AC Power) jack on the rear of the Recorder. 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the Play : button on the front of the Recorder while you reconnect the power cord to the Recorder. “BUSY” will appear on the display panel, along with a counter number.
Specifications 69 DISC FORMATS SUPPORTED Disc type Playback DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-RW (Video format) • DVD-R • DVD-Video • SVCD • Video CD • Audio CD • CD-R • CD-RW • Recording • • — — — — — — — — DVD+REWRITABLE DISC FORMAT Medium Phase-Change ReWritable Diameter 12 cm Capacity (single side) 4.7 Gbyte Recording time M1 1 hour M2x 2.
Limited Warranty DVD Recorder One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? 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. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.
Information Index 71 ac power cord . . . . . . .10-16,25 access control . . . . . . . . . .54-58 add/delete channels . . . . . . . .26 analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31, 36 antenna jack . . . . . . . . .10-16, 25 append recording . . . . . . . . . .48 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .22 audio button . . . . . . . . . . .22, 35 audio in/out jacks . . .9,12-15, 25 audio language . . . .18, 30, 35, 63 auto chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 auto resume . .
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