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Philips DVDR 70/001 User Manual

Philips dvd recorder manual dvdr 70/001-70/021
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Dear Philips customer,
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Regional code
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Technical data
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Accessories
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Important
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Cleaning the discs
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Special functions of your DVD recorder
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Preparing the remote control for operation
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set
Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'
Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'
Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable
Connecting with video(CVBS) cable
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Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket
Connecting additional video recorders
Connect camcorder to the front sockets
Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket
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Initial installation
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Using a satellite receiver
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Allocating a decoder
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Manual TV channel search
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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)
Automatic TV channel search
Adding and clearing TV channels manually
Setting the language/country
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Switching over audio recording (2-channel sound)
Setting the time and date
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Field for temporary messages
Status field
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Operating mode symbols
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Tuner information box
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General notes on playback
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Inserting a disc
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Playing a DVD video disc
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Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc
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Playing an audio CD
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Playing an MP3 CD
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Playing a (Super) Video CD
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Changing to another title/chapter
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Searching a disc
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Still picture
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Slow motion
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Search by time
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Zoom feature
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Select the audio language
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Subtitles
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Recording without automatic switch-off
Interrupt recording (Pause)
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Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording)
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Preventing accidental erasing of discs
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Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut)
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Selecting the recording type (Quality)
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Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording)
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Direct Record
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  • Page 1 Dear Philips customer, Regional code Technical data Accessories Important Cleaning the discs Special functions of your DVD recorder Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'...
  • Page 2 General Programming recordings with the ShowView Programming recordings without the ShowView How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 'NexTView Link' Problem solving for programmed recordings Picture settings Sound settings Language settings Additional settings Remote Control settings Disk feature menu Child lock (DVD and VCD) Activating/deactivating child lock Authorising a disc...
  • Page 3 MONITOR : This button lets you switch between the TV receiver (internal tuner) in the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and playback on the DVD recorder. STANDBY m interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TV/DVD to the TV set. This lets you watch the picture from any unit connected to this scart socket (set-top box', video recorder or satellite receiver) and at the same time record from another source.
  • Page 4 If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder will also switch to pause. This will only work with TV sets with the same remote control code *RC5) (e.g. Philips TV sets) TV VOLUME q : Increase TV volume...
  • Page 5 STANDBY/ON m programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSE J RECORD : Record the current TV channel : To play a recorded disc Select previous title/search backwards Select next title/search forwards : Interrupt playback/recording S-VIDEO video recorders (programme number ' VIDEO (programme number ' left AUDIO right recorders (programme number ' Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically.
  • Page 6 4MAINS ANTENNA IN : Connection of the aerial TV OUT EXT 2 AUX-I/O set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.) EXT 1 TO TV-I/O OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT VIDEO (CVBS) input (CVBS, Composite Video) OUT L AUDIO R set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device DIGITAL AUDIO (amplifier/receiver) These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:...
  • Page 7 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer). Play/Record: Single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: Flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Stop: Illuminated segment at the current position. A satellite recording has been programmed. TIMER A recording (timer) has been programmed o(((...
  • Page 8 The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no recordings). The disc is protected against recording. The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The maximum number of titles per disc is 48. The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 124.
  • Page 9 Introduction Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder.
  • Page 10 Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalised in the DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added. Your Philips DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means: •) existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder.
  • Page 11 The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable) DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised.

  • Page 12: Regional Code

    Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible. DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine.
  • Page 13 Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work. Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read).
  • Page 14 When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine should be placed on a firm surface.
  • Page 15 B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with standard video cables. The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players.
  • Page 16 Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back. MODEL NO. DVDR 70/001-70/021 PROD. NO. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Dvd Recorder

    Connecting the DVD recorder The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section. Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries). Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment.
  • Page 18 When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options: If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable. If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.
  • Page 19 Connecting the DVD recorder Switch on the TV set. Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the wall socket. A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started.

  • Page 20: Important

    Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3). Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
  • Page 21 Connecting the DVD recorder b Many TV sets are switched by the DVD recorder to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable. b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
  • Page 22 Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).
  • Page 23 Connecting the DVD recorder Insert one end of the video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'.

  • Page 24: Connecting Additional Devices

    You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart socket.
  • Page 25 Connecting additional devices To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the left hand side. If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate S-VHS output on the camcorder.
  • Page 26 At the back of the DVD recorder there is a digital audio output socket DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for an coaxial cable. These can be used to connect the following: Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital and DTS).

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Dvd Recorder To The Tv Set

    Installing your DVD recorder After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the aerial cable, switch them on.
  • Page 28 Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A . These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this information. for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at the top and bottom. for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.

  • Page 29: Using A Satellite Receiver

    Installing your DVD recorder  Check if the displayed settings for ' correct. à When all information is correct, save by pressing OK . The initial installation is now complete. If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on 'Using a satellite receiver'.
  • Page 30 Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want to watch.
  • Page 31 Installing your DVD recorder In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during initial installation. In this case, you will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually.
  • Page 32 ', press C . In ' Select the desired symbol position using D or C . Change the symbol at the symbol position with CH- B or CH+ A . Select the next symbol position in the same way. Keep pressing C until the cursor disappears. ', use D or C to select the TV system that produces the In ' least distortion of picture and sound.
  • Page 33 Installing your DVD recorder Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears. ' symbol with D or C . Select ' ' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C . Select ' ' with CH- B or CH+ A .

  • Page 34: Automatic Tv Channel Search

    During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored TV channels with the new ones.
  • Page 35 Installing your DVD recorder After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers). You can use this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete TV channels you don't want or those with poor reception.
  • Page 36 You can select the country and, for DVD playback, the language for the subtitles and the audio language. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu. For bilingual shows you can also select the sound channel of the TV station for recording. You also have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD).
  • Page 37 Installing your DVD recorder Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar Press appears. ' symbol with D or C . Select ' ' with CH- B or CH+ A .
  • Page 38 You can check or change many of the functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Press SYSTEM-MENU to open and close the menu bar (main menu). Use D and C to select the relevant function.

  • Page 39: Field For Temporary Messages

    The top left corner of the menu line contains a field for temporary messages relating to the various operating modes. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions have been activated: The status field shows the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the type of disc inserted.

  • Page 40: Tuner Information Box

    This field is located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel and the TV channel name for the selected programme are displayed. The TV channel is not available/the additional device is not connected or it is switched off This box appears above the tuner information box.
  • Page 41 playback With this DVD recorder you can play back the following systems: •) DVD Video •) (Super)Video CD Disc •) DVD+RW Disc •) DVD+R Disc •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalised) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3 CD You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder.

  • Page 42: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control. Press and hold the STOP h button on the remote control until the dialog box shows ' ' or ' Playback starts automatically. A menu may appear when a DVD is played back. If the titles and chapters are numbered, press a number button on the remote control.
  • Page 43 playback If the disc is write-protected or a finalised DVD+R disc, playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, use the CH+ A button to select the title you want to play on the index screen. You can also use the N or O button on the front. Press the PLAY G button.
  • Page 44 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. Using this technology the data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This means it is possible to record 10 hours of music in CD quality on a single CD-ROM. File system: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels Formats: *.mp3...
  • Page 45 playback (Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The video CD must be PBC compatible (see CD case). 'PBC' is active in the default settings. Insert a (Super) Video CD.

  • Page 46: Additonal Playback Features

    If there is more than one title or chapter on a disc you can change to another title or chapter as follows. However if there are several chapters within a title, these will be selected. The title can then still be selected via the menu bar. During playback, press O to go to the next title/chapter.
  • Page 47 Additonal playback features During playback, press PAUSE 9 to stop playback and display a still picture. During a still picture press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. ' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B . Select the ' You can now use the D or C button to go forwards or backwards one frame at a time.
  • Page 48 Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9 from where playback should start. Confirm with OK . b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or cancel the function by pressing SYSTEM-MENU . Playback starts at the time you entered.
  • Page 49 Additonal playback features This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD). During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select ' MODE . After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next chapter/index. To start playback at the relevant chapter/index press STOP h and then PLAY G .
  • Page 50 Confirm with OK . To stop the feature, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU . Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one audio language. The language initially selected for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder. However you can change the audio language of the inserted disc at any time.

  • Page 51: Manual Recording

    This disc can be written to and then the contents deleted. This type of disc can only be recorded once. If you want to play this DVD in a DVD player it must be finalized using the ' function. It is not possible to make further recordings using this disc.
  • Page 52 Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Insert a disc on which the recording is to be made. This disc is then checked for content and system. b A DVD+RW disc has been inserted that already contains recordings. Use the CH+ A or CH- B button to select the point where the recording is to start.

  • Page 53: Changing To Another Title/Chapter

    Recording could not be completed correctly because of a disc error. Check the disc and clean it if necessary. If you want to play back the recording on a DVD player, you need to finalise the disc in the DVD recorder. You can prepare your DVD for use in a DVD player using the ' ' feature.
  • Page 54 Insert a disc. If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder. Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the programme number (channel name) you want to record. Press REC/OTR n on the remote control.
  • Page 55 Manual recording The entire disc is now protected. If an attempt is made to record on a protected disc, ' ' will appear on the screen. On a recorded DVD+RW disc you can add another recording to an existing title. This recording is added to the title as a 'chapter'.
  • Page 56 You can select the picture quality of the recording using the recording quality feature and hence the maximum recording time per disc. You can check the quality by changing the recording mode and then watching the picture from the built-in tuner ( MONITOR button). During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.
  • Page 57 Manual recording You can use this function if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a scart cable and a programming function (timer). For more information, please see the operating instructions for the satellite receiver. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.
  • Page 58 Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the DVD recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the channel from the TV set via the scart cable. You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section 'Direct record'.
  • Page 59 Manual recording Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. ' symbol with D or C . Select ' ' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with Select ' ' using CH- B or CH+ A .

  • Page 60: General

    When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording: •) Name of the recording If the TV station does not transmit a name, only the channel number and time will be stored as the name •) Length of the recording •) Record type (Quality) •) Date of the recording...

  • Page 61: Managing The Disc Contents

    Managing the disc contents In this menu you can adapt a title to suit your particular needs. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index, or split up a title. Press FSS & on the remote control during recording to open this menu. During recording, you can set or delete chapter markers within a title.
  • Page 62 Using C select ' '. The picture is shown darker. You can switch between show chapters (' ') quickly and easily using SELECT . To end, press FSS & . During playback this chapter will be skipped. If the chapter is not visible, select ' Within a title you can delete either all markers or individual markers.
  • Page 63 Managing the disc contents Normally the first picture of a recording is used as the index picture. You can however choose any picture from the recording as the index picture. During playback, search for location of the new index picture. Press the PAUSE 9 button.
  • Page 64 Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be included automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the only the programme number (programme name) and the time are stored as the name of the recording. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed.
  • Page 65 Managing the disc contents You can delete specific recordings from a disc. To do this, proceed as follows: Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU . Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title you want to delete and confirm with C .
  • Page 66 To end, press D . If one or more titles have been edited a DVD player may still display the original titles. You can prepare your disc in such a way that a DVD player will be able to play the edited version.
  • Page 67 Managing the disc contents This feature is required to play back a DVD+R disc in a DVD player. Once the disc has been finalised no further recordings or changes can be made. In the 'Disc info display' press C . The ' on the TV screen.
  • Page 68 Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month.
  • Page 69 Programming a recording (TIMER) Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the ShowView ® programming number.
  • Page 70 The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back and change the data. Select the appropriate input field with C or D . If required, make changes using CH+ A , CH- B or the number buttons 0..9 . ' input field using C .
  • Page 71 Programming a recording (TIMER) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select line ' confirm with the C button. The information will appear on the screen.
  • Page 72 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming mode selected last is marked. ' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C . Select ' Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with CH- B or CH+ A .

  • Page 73: Preventing Accidental Erasing Of Discs

    PROBLEM Programming a recording (TIMER) SOLUTION While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your DVD recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m . The DVD recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m .

  • Page 74: User Preferences

    ï In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The symbols have the following meanings: Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar Press appears.
  • Page 75 User preferences Use this feature to adjust the position of the picture on your TV left or right using D , C to suit your TV set. By default the recorder is set to ' recorder. Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu. If you only use the analogue audio output ( OUT L AUDIO R ), select the settings ' ' menu.
  • Page 76 You can choose the following settings in this menu: Playback audio language Audio recording Subtitle language Screen menu language You can select the following functions in this menu: Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.
  • Page 77 : The DVD recorder responds to a DVD player remote control. The DVD recorder also responds to the remote control of a DVD player (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. : The DVD recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.
  • Page 78 In this menu you can make the changes that relate to the disc: Please read the next chapter on 'Access control (child lock)'. If playback of a pre-recorded DVD video disc or video CD is interrupted (button STOP h or OPEN/CLOSE J ) when the disc is reloaded (disc is started) playback starts at the precise location where it stopped.
  • Page 79 Access control (Child Lock) This feature enables discs to be locked for children. When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before a disc can be played. You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, despite the child lock •)' This disc is stored in a memory with space for 50 child-safe discs.
  • Page 80 Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay. Using CH+ A or CH- B select ' Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 . Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. For these discs, each side must be authorised.
  • Page 81 Access control (Child Lock) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears ' icon using D or C . Select the ' )' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm Select '...
  • Page 82 The set filter values depend on the respective country. It is therefore necessary to enter the country to which these filter values apply. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU .
  • Page 83 Access control (Child Lock) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears ' icon using D or C . Select the ' )' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm Select '...

  • Page 84: Before You Call An Engineer

    PROBLEM If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You can also call the The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your recorder ready.
  • Page 85 PROBLEM Before you call an engineer SOLUTION There is no recording on the disc: Change disc. You inserted the wrong disc type: Your recorder can play back the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, , MP3-CD's You inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards Disc is dirty: Clean the disc Wrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.

  • Page 86: Sound Settings

    Check whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and connected additional devices. If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it: Please observe the following 'Minimum recording times':...
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