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Contents 3 General Information Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Getting Started Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index Picture Screen. 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. Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD Recorder.
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 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab and lifting the lid. 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.). Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control Unless stated otherwise, the remote can operate all the features of the DVD Recorder.
Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. ★★★★ Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan Component Video has the ultimate quality, but use it only if the TV has Progressive Scan. See page 12. ★★★ S-Video provides excellent picture quality. See page 13.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jack Antenna or Cable TV Signal IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS) PR R PR MAINS 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 Recorder.
Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Cable TV Signal OUT IN Cable Box To front of Cable Box IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L PB R OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS) PR R PR MAINS Back of TV (example only) DEMO This Demo Pin PIN activates an automatic GUIDE Plus+ demo.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN Cr/R-Y LEFT AUDIO IN Cb/B-Y Y Antenna or Cable TV Signal RIGHT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr LEFT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb Y IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L PB R OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS) Y PR R PR MAINS
Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L PB R OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS) Y PR R PR MAINS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV s
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L PB R OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS) PR R PR MAINS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect your Antenna or Ca
Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo with red/white Audio In jacks) Stereo (example only) Back of TV (example only) S-AUDIO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) LEFT AUDIO IN IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L PB OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO R COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS) Y PR R PR MAINS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System) S-AUDIO IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal Back of TV (example only) Stereo (example only) COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN IN - EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) ANTENNA S-VIDEO (Y/C) IN - EXT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO L PB R OUT 1 480p/480i AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO COAX OUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT Y Y S-VIDEO (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO TV VIDEO (CVBS)
Hookups (cont’d) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW DVDR 80 UP GUIDE RIGHT LEFT OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON DOWN OPEN You can connect a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), Camcorder, or DVD Player to the Recorder’s CAM or IN-EXT 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.
Initial Setup Initial Setup menus will appear on the TV the first time you turn on the Recorder. These help you set up TV channels, the GUIDE Plus+® System, and other features for the first time. During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON?” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel. Turn on your TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 OR the correct Video In channel.Your TV must be on the correct Video In channel to see the Initial Setup menus. See pages 9-17 to find the Video In channel for your hookup.
Initial Setup (cont’d) 19 ~ TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD Initial Setup MONITOR Subtitle Language English Español Français Português Italiano Press OK to continue 7 STANDBY REC/OTR K L DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT i SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM GUIDE/TV CH+ DISC K L 10 SYSTEM CH- STOP PLAY H “If you have connected the antenna - press OK” appears next. If you have connected an Antenna or Cable TV signal to the Recorder’s ANTENNA jack, press OK.
Initial Setup (cont’d) GUIDE Plus+® System Setup 1 2 An introduction to the GUIDE Plus+® System will appear. Read this, then press OK to continue through these introductory menus.The remaining menus help you set up the GUIDE Plus+® System, which provides free TV programming information through the Recorder. See pages 43-47. STANDBY REC/OTR TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR First you will be asked about your country, zip code, Cable TV service, and Cable Box availability.
Quick Recording 21 DVDR 80 UP GUIDE RIGHT LEFT OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON DOWN OPEN 1-2 6 4 STANDBY REC/OTR TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV i SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM ` 1 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the disc tray. (Or, press and hold STOP C on the remote control for about three seconds to open or close the Disc tray.) Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R, with the label facing up.
Quick Disc Play STANDBY REC/OTR DVDR 80 UP GUIDE RIGHT LEFT OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD 1 DOWN OPEN MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV 1 2-3 i SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM ` GUIDE/TV 2 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. If the Disc (DVD) is two-sided, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up.
Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection 23 Title/Disc menus 2 3 Press 8CH+, 9CH-, ;, or : to select items in the menu or Index Picture Screen, then press OK. Repeat this process until you set up all the features you want or until play begins. Or, to return to play at the same place on the Disc, press DISC MENU again.
Remote Control MONITOR Button Press to choose Disc mode or Monitor mode. In Disc mode, use the Index Picture Screen or view Disc play. In Monitor mode, watch TV channels through the Recorder or make a recording. See page 21. TIMER DIM Button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of or to turn off the display on the front of the DVD Recorder.
Remote Control (cont’d) 25 REC MODE Button Press repeatedly to select a recording speed.This determines the quality of the recording and the length of time you can record. See page 37. PLAY MODE Button Press during Disc play to choose a Repeat, Shuffle, or Scan mode. STANDBY REC/OTR REC/OTR I Button (Record/One-Touch Recording) Press to start a recording. See page 21. Press to start a One-Touch Recording. See page 34.
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 21-22. Stop C button Press to stop Disc play or recording. Next G and Previous H buttons Press H to go to previous Chapters/Tracks or to the beginning of the current one. Press G to skip forward to the next Chapter/Track. Play : button Press to play a Disc. UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Buttons Use these buttons to move through menus.
Rear Panel 27 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, such as a Camcorder or VCR.You will use these if you copy videotapes to a DVD+R, for example. See page 17.
Menu Bars In addition to using the shortcut buttons on the remote to select features, you can use the Menu Bars.You can not access the Menu Bars during recording. When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press 8CH+, 9CH-, ;, or : on the remote to select an item or to change the setting of an item. The 98; : symbols in the Menu Bar mean more items are available. Menu Bar 1 *Press SYSTEM MENU once to access Menu Bar 1.The following items are in Menu Bar 1.
On-screen Symbols, Status Box 29 On-screen Symbols The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features. scan repeat Scan The first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track will play. See page 52. 2/2 Repeat All The entire Disc will play repeatedly. See page 53. locked Locked The Disc is Locked and cannot play without your code. See page 55. safe Safe The current Disc is authorized to play. See page 55. title Repeat Title The current Title will play repeatedly.
Information Boxes Warning box Special messages appear in a red bar at the bottom of the TV screen when appropriate, as in the example below. Disc locked Tuner Information box Appears on the left side of the TV screen and identifies the current TV channel or Video source in Monitor mode. For example, if EXT1 appears in the Tuner Information Box, you can view or record the material that is playing on the equipment that is connected to the IN EXT 1 jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
Index Picture Screen 31 The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings. It appears when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop play or recording. An Index Picture represents each recording. Next to each Index Picture is the program name (or channel and time), length, speed, and date. If GUIDE Plus+® System data is available, the Recorder uses that data to name the recording. Empty disc areas also show in the Index Picture Screen.
Clock Once the GUIDE Plus+® System is operating, it will control the time and date of the Recorder. Until then, set the clock by following these steps. After the GUIDE Plus+® System receives the clock data, it will override any earlier clock settings.You cannot change the time information once the GUIDE Plus+® System has set it. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR 4 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
Channel Programming 33 In the brief period between your Initial Setup of the Recorder and the setup of the GUIDE Plus+® System, you can adjust the TV channel listings. This option will not be available for selection once the GUIDE Plus® System is in use and receiving programming data.The GUIDE Plus® System will override any channel settings you make manually. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
One-Touch Recording 3 4 5 6 ● ● ● Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the DVD Recorder. Press 8CH+, 9CH-, or Number buttons to select a channel to record. You cannot change channels during recording. If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver that has a single RF Out/TV Out/Antenna Out/75 ohm jack, set the DVD Recorder to channel 3 or 4 in Monitor mode. (Choose the output channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Title Settings Menu 35 The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or recording on a DVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play the entire selected Title or erase the chosen Title from the Disc. TIMER 1 STANDBY REC/OTR When play is stopped and a DVD+RW or DVD+R is in the Recorder, the Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 31. REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT 2 C10 08:00AM 00:01:25 .
Append Recording, Record One Channel/Watch Another Append recording To add a new video recording to an earlier recorded Title, follow these steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the end of the Disc. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV i Press PLAY :. SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM ` GUIDE/TV When you reach the point at which you want to start the new recording, press PAUSE k.
Record Settings, Chapter Markers 37 Record Settings Press 9CH- repeatedly to select menus, then press :. STANDBY REC/OTR TIMER in the second page of REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV Press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select Record mode, Auto chapters, or Filter mode. Proceed as described in step 4. i SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM ` Record mode Press ; or : to choose M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6, or M8, then press OK.
Editing: Disc Information Screen You can change settings for a DVD+RW or unfinalized DVD+R from the Disc Information Screen. When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select the first Title on the Disc. REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR Press 8CH+ to enter the Disc Information Screen. DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV i SUBTITLE In the Disc Information Screen, press : to enter the Settings menu. You cannot do this if a DVD+R is finalized.
Editing 39 Although editing changes may not be accessible when you play a DVD+R or DVD+RW on DVD Players, the changes are available at the Recorder. In the Index Picture Screen, press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select the Title you want to edit. Press PLAY : to begin play. During play, press FSS $ . The Favorite Scene Selection menu will overlay the current video image.The current Title and Chapter numbers will appear at the top of the screen.
Finalize Disc You can record and 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. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select then press :.
Disc Manager 41 The Disc Manager gives you quick access to recordings made with this Recorder. It remembers the content of each Disc and shows how many unrecorded minutes remain on a Disc. You can add only DVD+RWs or DVD+Rs to the Disc Manager. The Disc must contain at least one recording made on the Philips DVD Recorder. DVD+Rs can be finalized. STANDBY REC/OTR TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV While play is stopped, press DISC MANAGER.
Disc Manager (cont’d) Find title Follow these steps to find and play a recording saved on a Disc stored in Disc Manager. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD While Disc play is stopped, press DISC MANAGER.
GUIDE Plus+® System (cont’d) 43 The GUIDE Plus+® System lists your TV channel programming information. You can use it to schedule recordings, glance at upcoming program content, or change channels at your Cable Box using the Recorder’s remote control. 10:05 ; SCHEDULE TODAY Last TIMER LISTINGS 2:00PM 2:30PM Football game Football The New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys ........
GUIDE Plus+® System (cont’d) Change Channel Display You can customize your channel listings to match the programming available in your area. Change the order of the TV channels for LISTINGS. Assign channel numbers to the TV stations and turn them on or off. 7 TIMER MONITOR Press GUIDE/TV. Press 8CH+ to go to the top of the menu. Press ; or : to highlight SETUP in yellow, then press OK.
GUIDE Plus+® System (cont’d) 45 Listings This screen shows you all the TV programs available for the upcoming week.The Listings show the programs available in 30-minute segments. TIMER 1 Press GUIDE/TV on the remote or GUIDE on the front of the Recorder. The LISTINGS screen will appear. F ; SCHEDULE TODAY Last MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C LISTINGS 2:00PM 2:30PM Football game Football The New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys ........
GUIDE Plus+® System (cont’d) Timer Recordings Use the GUIDE Plus+® System to set timer recordings for when you are away. Simply enter the time, date, and channel you want to record. Or, use the PlusCodes from your local TV listings or newspaper to set a recording. Place a DVD+R in the Recorder to ensure previous recordings are not overwritten. If a DVD+RW is in the Recorder, recording will start at the beginning of the Disc.The timer recording will replace existing recordings.
GUIDE Plus+® System (cont’d) 47 Schedule This feature lists the TV programs you have set to record or as a Favorite. 1 2 To check your Favorites or Recordings, press GUIDE/TV. Press 8CH+ to go to the top of the screen. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR Press ; or : to highlight SCHEDULE in yellow. Press OK. F ; 10:05 MESSAGES SCHEDULE STANDBY REC/OTR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV LISTING i Schedule displays a list of shows set as favorites or to record.
Audio Language, Subtitles 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.
Zoom, Camera Angle 49 Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the enlarged image. TIMER Press ZOOM a during Disc play to select a in the Menu Bar. W 1 X 2 Y 1en L B RW pause 0:29:40 0:00:07 3 4 5 6 MONITOR Z 1 RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C i SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM ` 1 GUIDE/TV a B 1.33KL 2-4 6 s no DIM •TV Within five seconds, press 8CH+ or 9CH- to choose 1.33, 2 or 4. Play will pause.The still picture will appear at 1.
Sound, Still Picture Sound Choose a sound setting based on the capabilities of the equipment to which you connected the DVD Recorder. See pages 9-17 and 59. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD Press SYSTEM MENU. MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV Press : repeatedly to select d in the second Menu Bar. i SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM ` s d B st KL H E GUIDE/TV 2-3 1,4 CH+ DISC NU Press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select st (stereo) or sur (Dolby Surround).
Slow Motion, Searching 51 Slow Motion Start slow motion play simply by pressing the SLOW H button during play. Press SLOW H repeatedly to play the Disc at 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 the regular speed. Press PLAY : to resume regular play. Or, to use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow the steps below. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT During Disc play, press SYSTEM MENU. i SUBTITLE Press : repeatedly to select H in the second Menu Bar. Press 9. Play will pause.
Time Search, Scan Time Search Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you want to begin play.This feature may not be available on all Discs. TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD Press SYSTEM MENU during Disc play. MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT Press : repeatedly to select in the second Menu Bar.
Repeat, Repeat A-B 53 Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do not allow all the repeat options.You cannot play an entire DVD+R or DVD+RW repeatedly. Check your Disc for details. 1 STANDBY REC/OTR TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD 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.
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.
Access Control (cont’d) 55 Child Lock STANDBY REC/OTR TIMER MONITOR Press CH-9 repeatedly to select in the second screen, then press :. Access control will be highlighted. DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT W 1 ~ X 2 Access control Auto resume Finalize disc Y 1en Z off no a off s Child lock L B@ Parental level Change country Change code @ i SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE 1-5 1,6 GUIDE/TV CH+ DISC OK SYSTEM CH- STOP PLAY TV VOLUME Ç SLOW 5 6 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Access Control (cont’d) Parental Level DVDs may have scenes that conform to a Parental Level or movie rating.The Parental Level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
DVD Recorder Features Menu 57 TIMER Press 9CH- repeatedly to select STANDBY REC/OTR REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD , then press :. MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV Press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select Status box, Standby, or Display. Press : and follow step 4 according to your choice. If you selected Status box, press 8CH+ or 9CH- 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 TIMER Press 9CH- to select STANDBY REC/OTR REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD , then press :. MONITOR DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV Press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select TV Shape, Black level shift, Video shift, or Video output.Then, press : and follow step 4 according to your choice. you selected Black level shift, press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select On or Off, then press OK. Set Black level shift to On during play of NTSC Discs.
Analog Output, Digital Output 59 Analog Output If you connected the Recorder’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to a Stereo or TV as shown on pages 12-15, adjust Analog Output. See if your Stereo or TV is compatible with Dolby Surround.Then follow these steps to make Analog Output match your Stereo or TV capabilities. You do not need to do this if you used the COAX OUT or OPTICAL OUT jacks. TIMER MONITOR Press 8CH+ or 9CH- to select Stereo or Surround. Press OK. ● Select Stereo to hear stereo sound.
Language Settings 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 in a Second Audio Program language by following these steps. TIMER Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
Night Mode, Remote Control Used 61 Night Mode Turn on Night Mode to improve the sound during low volume play. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen. REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR Press 9CH- repeatedly to select G, then press :. DIM RETURN DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT T/C •TV i SUBTITLE Press 9CH- repeatedly to select Night mode, then press :.
Auto Resume, Playback Control Auto Resume 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. 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 :.
Glossary 63 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: Jacks on the Recorder that send or receive sound to or from other equipment (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). A/V: Audio/Video.
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 Recorder to turn it on. • Connect the supplied power cord securely to the MAINS ~ (AC power) jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the power cord firmly to an AC power outlet. Use only the supplied power cord.
Helpful Hints (cont'd) 65 Disc will not play. • Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. See page 21. • Check Access Control. See pages 54-56. • Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this Recorder. See page seven. • See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped. Carefully clean the Disc.
Diagnostic Test, Specifications Diagnostic Test If you are having trouble with the Recorder after checking Helpful Hints and other information in this manual, try a Diagnostic Test. 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the power cord from the Recorder’s MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack on the rear of the Recorder. 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. Release PLAY :.
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Information Index ac power cord ...............10-16, 27 access control.......................54-56 add current disc .........................41 add/delete channels...................33 analog output .......................28, 59 angle........................................28, 49 angle button (green)...........24, 49 append recording.......................36 arrow buttons......................24, 28 audio button (blue) ............24, 48 audio in/out jacks......9-17, 26-27 audio language...............
