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Philips DVDR 77/00 User Manual

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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 a video recorder, DVD player.
Connecting an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box,
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Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable
Connect camcorder to the front sockets
Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets
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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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Connection using a component video (Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable
Manual TV channel search
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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)
Automatic TV channel search
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Sorting and deleting TV channels manually
Setting the language/country
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'Recording audio' switching over (2-channel sound)
Setting the time and date
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Status field
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Operating mode symbols
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Tuner information box
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'Live picture' in the 'Tuner information box'
Timer 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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Repeat/Shuffle play
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Zoom feature
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Select the audio language
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Subtitles
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Adding a disc to the Disc Manager
Removing discs from the Disc Manager
Searching for a title in the Disc Manager
Searching discs
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Searching for a blank section
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The PC (PCMCIA) Card
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Inserting the PC Card
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Removing the PC Card
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Showing JPEG pictures from a roll
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Editing JPEG pictures
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Slide show
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Advanced editing of the JPEG pictures
Creating an album
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Adding pictures to an album
Changing the picture order within an album
Editing pictures in an album
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Making a 'DVD compatible' slide show
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Making a slide show from an album
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Making a slide show from a roll
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Storing rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R
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Preparing a DVD+RW/+R
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Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R
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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 Changing album settings Changing the cover picture Changing the album name Changing the album date Calling the album overview directly Copying an album Erasing an album Changing the media settings Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager' General Recording without automatic switch-off Interrupt recording (Pause) Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) Preventing accidental erasing of discs...
  • Page 3 PLAY MODE TV/DVD DVD recorder directly 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: System Menu

    CLEAR : To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER) 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 TV VOLUME r...
  • Page 5 STANDBY-ON m programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSE J MEDIA SLOT EJECT RECORD : Record the current TV channel : To play a recorded disc Select previous title/search backwards Select next title/search forwards : Interrupt playback/recording Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If a signal is available at both sockets at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority.
  • Page 6 4MAINS ANTENNA IN : Connection of the aerial TV OUT EXT 2 AUX-I/O set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.). RGB input EXT 1 TO TV-I/O S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT VIDEO (CVBS) input (CVBS, Composite Video) AUDIO L/R OUT set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of an additional device with Component Video input...
  • Page 7 These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display: Multi-function display/text line •) Clock •) Disc/title playing time •) OTR switch-off time •) Title name •) Display of the programme number of the TV channel/playing time/channel name/function. •) Display of information and alerts IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer).
  • Page 8 The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable)
  • Page 9 A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL recordings. An illegal action (e.g. OPEN/CLOSE J button) was attempted during recording. Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is empty. An attempt has been made to record during playback of a protected disc.
  • Page 11 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. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:...
  • Page 12 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 13 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). These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised.

  • Page 14: Regional Code

    DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine. If the DVD is marked with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD recorder. The number within the globe represents the region.
  • Page 15 If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to take the plug out of the wall socket and not just remove the connector from the 4MAINS socket at the back of the unit.
  • Page 16 Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or similar on the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power supply and call after-sales service for advice.
  • Page 17 Your PhilipsDVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to enhance your enjoyment. Philips provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home cinema equipment. Using the 'Digital Photo Manager', you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a memory card, Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM.
  • Page 18 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. Dolby Digital is a standard developed by Dolby Laboratories for transmitting from 1 to 5 full-range channels as well as a low frequency (.1) channel for a total of 5.1 discrete channels.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Dvd Recorder

    TV set. If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder. The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals.
  • Page 20 If your TV set is equipped only with an video(CVBS) socket. Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'.

  • Page 21: Important

    Switch on the TV set. Use the supplied mains cable to connect the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder with the wall outlet. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed this function will be switched off.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need. 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. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display.

  • Page 26: 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 27 The additional device (satellite receiver) must be connected device - DVD recorder - TV set). Only the TV set must be connected to the TV OUT socket. •) If there is interference in the picture when the additional device is switched on, a TV broadcaster may be transmitting on the same channel or a channel very close to that of the additional device.
  • Page 28 To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side. If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output on the camcorder.
  • Page 29 Connecting additional devices At the back of the DVD recorder there are two digital audio output sockets OPTICAL AUDIO OUT for an optical cable and COAX OUT for a coaxial cable (Cinch cable). These can be used to connect the following: Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality.

  • Page 30: Installing Your Dvd Recorder

    Please observe that you must switch on a "test signal" for some additional devices. Even if you only want to use the DVD recorder to play back or have only connected a satellite receiver, you must still complete the initial installation.
  • Page 31 DVD recorder and to the TV set. b Please have patience. The DVD recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. b If you have not connected an aerial, go through all the basic settings right to the end and then, if you wish, start the automatic search (see 'Automatic TV station search').

  • Page 32: Using A Satellite Receiver

    TV system. TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O ) are received on the DVD recorder on programme number ' If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.
  • Page 33 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 34 These signals are transmitted through separate lines. The connectors of this cable and the corresponding sockets are usually green (luminance), blue (Pb, Cb, B-Y), and red (Pr, Cr, R-Y). If you choose this type of connection, the DVD recorder must already be connected and completely installed (initial installation complete).
  • Page 35 (if available) or the yellow video (CVBS/FBAS) socket and the two audio sockets (red/white). The five-component RGB sockets are only provided for the R-G-B-H-V signals (red, green, blue with horizontal and vertical synchronisation impulse). The colours of the sockets at the DVD recorder and the connectors must match those socket (red-red/blue-blue/green-green).
  • Page 36 Using D or C you can try to fine-tune the TV channelmanually. Press OK to store the TV channel. To search for other TV channels, begin again at To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . (Special/hyperband channel) ', select the programme Installing your DVD recorder...
  • Page 37 When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are stored in a specific order. This may differ from the order in which the TV channels appear on your TV set. This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the order on the TV set.
  • Page 38 TV channels with the new ones. With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set. These settings are accepted by the DVD recorder. Use this function to start the transfer of TV channels from the TV set.

  • Page 39: Automatic Tv Channel Search

    That is why you cannot select this function manually. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears. ' symbol with D or C .
  • Page 40 ( MONITOR button) for recording or playback. You also have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD). However, the DVD recorder display will only display English text regardless of this setting. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.
  • Page 41 When you play back the recording you can play back the sound only in the language you used for the recording. 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 on the remote control. The menu bar appears.
  • Page 42 Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK . ' will appear briefly on the screen. To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . ', the time and date must be reset manually. ' setting in the ' ' in the same way. To move between Installing your DVD recorder...

  • Page 43: On-Screen Information

    On-screen information 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 44 The status field shows the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be disabled. On-screen information...
  • Page 45 On-screen information 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 Instead of the information about the aerial signal or the TV channel, you can watch the picture of the selected TV channel or the signal on the input socket.
  • Page 46 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 •) Picture -CD (JPEG-data)
  • Page 47 This will appear on the display: title/chapter number, elapsed time. To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or h on the DVD recorder. To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 48 For more information see the section on 'Selecting the recording type (picture quality)' in the chapter on 'Manual recording'. You can also use the DVD recorder to play audio CDs Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically. If the TV is on, the audio CD screen appears automatically.
  • Page 49 Playback 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 50 (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. If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY G .

  • Page 51: Additonal Playback Features

    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.
  • Page 52 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 B . Select the ' You can now use the D or C button to go forwards or backwards one frame at a time.
  • Page 53 Additonal playback features Using this feature you can select where playback should start (select elapsed time). During playback 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 B . Playback Select the ' is stopped and a box appears on the screen showing the elapsed time.
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56: Disc Manager (Dm)

    The 'Disc Manager' is an integrated database in the DVD recorder that remembers all recordings made by this DVD recorder. This gives you a complete overview of your entire video collection at the touch of a button. The Disc Manager gives you quick and easy access to every recording .
  • Page 57 To end, press DISC MANAGER . The DVD recorder will immediately recognise that this disc is saved in the Disc Manager. When this disc is inserted the disc number will appear in the title overview in the top left-hand corner.
  • Page 58 ' = Length of the recording Select the title that you want to play back with B or A . Confirm with OK . The DVD recorder will jump to the start of the selected recording. b The selected recording is located on the Disc Manager disc with the displayed disc number.
  • Page 59 The blank space is located on the Disc Manager disc with the displayed disc number. Please insert the appropriate disc. The DVD recorder rewinds to the beginning of that particular part and automatically switches to Stop. '. The time is displayed next to the...
  • Page 60 In case you want to store pictures on a medium that cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder (Picture CD, CD-ROM, finalised DVD+R, DVD), you can store up to a maximum of 100 pictures per album in 20 albums. These albums will be stored in the internal memory with the appropriate disc ID-number.
  • Page 61 The 'Digital Photo Manager' In this DVD-Recorder you can use the following types of memory cards with an adapter: •) SD memory cards •) Multimedia Card •) CompactFlash •) SmartMedia •) Memory Stick/Memory Stick pro •) Micro Drive •) xD Picture Card The DVD-Recorder can read/write files, which were stored on memory cards using the file systems FAT 8, FAT 12, FAT16 and FAT 32.
  • Page 62 The DVD recorder can read JPEG pictures stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, memory card, or a DVD and write them on a DVD+RW/+R or memory card. •) The file extension has to be '*.JPG' and not '*.JPEG'. •) These pictures must be stored in the root directories or in a subfolder called 'DCIM' in folders.
  • Page 63 The 'Digital Photo Manager' On the corresponding pictures press SELECT to select them for editing. The picture frame appears in a different color. If you want to deselect the pictures, press SELECT on the selected pictures again. Keep pressing A until the menu bar is selected. Select one of the displayed functions with the C or D button.
  • Page 64 Enlarge pictures: Button ZOOM Edit pictures: Button EDIT You can edit the pictures in the DVD recorder and then store them back on the memory card or a DVD+RW/+R. The original picture remains unchanged, and the modified one is additionally stored on the medium.
  • Page 65 The 'Digital Photo Manager' Using this function, you can enlarge the picture and pan through the enlarged picture. Press OK to activate the zoom function. Select the area to be enlarged with D , C , B , A . You can press ZOOM to enlarge the selected area at several steps.
  • Page 66 Albums from a medium that cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder (Picture CD, CD-ROM, finalised DVD+R), will be stored in the internal memory of the DVD recorder. You can store up to a maximum of 100 pictures per album in 20 albums.
  • Page 67 The 'Digital Photo Manager' You can change the order of the pictures within an album as you wish. The order of the pictures of the rolls remains unchanged. Select ' ' in the ' with C . An overview of the albums you already created will appear. Press C to select the desired album.
  • Page 68 Using this function, you can record the pictures in such a way, that you can view the slide show from a roll or an album on a DVD player. The slide show will be stored on the DVD+RW/+R as a video title. If you want to store the photos in the JPEG format in addition to the video title, you must prepare the DVD+RW so that you can store both pictures and videos.
  • Page 69 The 'Digital Photo Manager' Select the line ' OK . ' will appear in the display and the screen will show the time left until completion. The new roll will be stored on the DVD+RW/+R as a video title (movie). It will appear in the index picture screen as a separate title. This video title will be recorded automatically after the last recording.
  • Page 70 ' will appear in the display until the preparation is complete. If the disc has been successfully prepared, the ' will appear, indicating the available storage space. (4.4 GB for ' '/650MB for ' Using this function, you can store the pictures on the DVD+RW/+R in the same format as on a memory card.
  • Page 71 The 'Digital Photo Manager' You can adjust various roll settings to your individual needs. You can change the name and date of a roll. You can re-enter or change the name of an existing roll. The name on the storage media will not be changed. The new name will be stored additionally. Select ' ' in the menu ' confirm with C .
  • Page 72 WARNING! This procedure cannot be reversed, since the rolls will also be erased from the corresponding media. Deleting a roll will also affect any album that uses pictures contained in this roll. Therefore, apply this function with particular care. Select ' ' in the menu ' confirm with OK .
  • Page 73 The 'Digital Photo Manager' Press a number button as often as the required character or the number appears. You can enter language dependent characters with the buttons N or O on the corresponding character e.g.: 'ä', button 2 for 'a' and then with O as often as 'ä' appears.
  • Page 74 You can adjust various settings for a DVD+RW/+R or a memory card. If a CD-R/RW is loaded no changes can be made, because this media cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder Press PHOTO on the remote control. The ' appear.
  • Page 75 PROBLEM The 'Digital Photo Manager' SOLUTION The photo does not have a associated thumbnail. In this case, the photo but not the thumbnail is viewable. The image is too large to be viewed in its thumbnail format. The corresponding (hidden) photo will not be shown during the slide show. You can unhide this photo in the album overview again.

  • Page 76: Manual Recording

    ' function. It is not possible to make further recordings using this disc. If this disc is to be played in a DVD recorder it must not be finalised. Recordings can be added and deleted. The disc space (playback time) from the deleted recording cannot be recovered for further recordings Use the 'Manual recording' function to spontaneously start recording (e.g.
  • Page 77 A disc may contain a maximum of 48 titles (including blank titles). Delete titles or change the disc. If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder. CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the programme number (station name) you want to record.
  • Page 78 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 79 Manual recording Insert a disc. If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder. CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the programme number (channel name) you want to record.
  • Page 80 Press D and then DISC-MENU to terminate. The entire disc is now protected. If an attempt is made to record on a protected disc, ' appear on the display and ' If you later decide to record on the disc, follow these steps but select ' at step 5 .
  • Page 81 Check during playback the quality of this 'test recording'. During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote control.
  • Page 82 Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . 'SAT' also appears in the display to indicate that the function is active. The DVD recorder is now ready to record. The start and end of the recording is controlled via scart cable EXT 2 AUX-I/O .
  • Page 83 Manual recording 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 84 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. ' symbol with D or C . Select ' ' using B or A and confirm with C .

  • Page 85: Managing The Disc Contents

    Managing the disc contents 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)
  • Page 86 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 EDIT on the remote control during recording to open this menu. During recording, you can set or delete chapter markers within a title.
  • Page 87 Managing the disc contents Set the end marker with OK . This will also be the start marker of the next chapter. The number of chapters ('C') in the menu line increases by one. b This is the case when you want to hide a chapter that, due to automatic chapter numbering (if switched on), stretches over two or more chapters.
  • Page 88 TV screen. Select line ' Start the change with OK . ' screen. Once the revision has been completed successfully the DVD recorder reverts to the index overview. ' menu appears on the TV ' for this chapter or ' ' menu ' and confirm with OK .
  • Page 89 Start the change with OK . ' screen. Once the revision has been completed successfully the DVD recorder reverts to the index overview. You can divide a title into several sections (titles) of any size. Each of these sections (titles) is identified by its own index.
  • Page 90 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 91 Managing the disc contents You can erase specific recordings from a disc. To do this, proceed as follows: Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU . Using A or B select the title you want to delete and confirm with C .
  • Page 92 In the 'Disc info display' press C . The ' on the TV screen. ' using A or B and confirm with C . Select ' Using C or D select the position where the letter/number/icon is to be changed/re-entered. Change the icon using A or B .
  • Page 93 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 94: Programming A Recording (Timer)

    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. To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:...
  • Page 95 Programming a recording (TIMER) Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and finish times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the ShowView number is found in most TV listings magazine.

  • Page 96: Setting The Time And Date

    The inserted disk is checked. Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin. Press STOP h . Switch the DVD recorder off with STANDBY m . The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD recorder has been If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' using the STANDBY m button.
  • Page 97 Programming a recording (TIMER) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER s on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select line ' the C button. The information will appear on the screen.
  • Page 98 To end, press TIMER s . Switch off with STANDBY m . This DVD recorder is equipped with the 'NexTView Link' feature. If your television is also equipped with this function, you can mark TV programmes on the television for programming.
  • Page 99 If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m . The DVD recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the DVD recorder is switched off ( STANDBY m button).

  • Page 100: User Preferences

    ï ï In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The symbols have the following meanings: Control the DVD recorder using the remote control of your Philips TV Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.
  • Page 101 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. With the buttons D , C you can attenuate or amplify the RGB-signal on the input socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O These setting concerns only the input signal.
  • Page 102 Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu. If you only use the analogue audio output ( AUDIO L/R OUT ), select the settings ' ' menu. You can select one of the following settings for devices that are connected to the COAX OUT or OPTICAL AUDIO OUT sockets: : Dolby Digital and DTS signals are fed unaltered to the digital output.
  • Page 103 User preferences You can choose the following settings in this menu: Playback audio language Selection of audio recording for bilingual programmes Subtitle language Screen menu language Select the country you currently live from the list 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 104 : If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ), the clock display is visible. : If the DVD recorder is switched off with the STANDBY m button, a list of the most important features is shown in the display.
  • Page 105 This feature allows you to finalise DVD+R discs. If the disc has already been finalised this line will appear darker. If a DVD+RW has been recorded in a computer drive or in another DVD recorder the index screen may not be displayed correctly.

  • Page 106: 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 .
  • Page 107 The appropriate scenes have filter values that reach from 1-8. If such a scene is detected during playback, the filter value set on the DVD recorder is compared to the scene. If the filter value is higher than the setting, an alternative scene will be played (if available).
  • Page 108 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 .
  • Page 109 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 .

  • Page 110: 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. You can also visit our Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your...

  • Page 111: Status Field

    Wrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match. Parental control is on: Read chapter 'Access control (child lock)' You have selected the wrong programme number for the DVD recorder on the TV: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the DVD recorder.

  • Page 112: Sound Settings

    You will find information on how to change the TV system in 'Manual TV channel search' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. The DVD recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This socket is provided only for record players without a preamplifier. Select a different audio input.
  • Page 113 Hold down 5 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc will be read (' appears on the display) and the DVD recorder will start the repair process. This may take up to four times as much time as the recording, in which the error occurred.
  • Page 116 Sandstuveien 70, Philips Austria GmbH PO Box 1, Manglerud Triesterstrasse 64 N-0612 Oslo 1101 Wien Phone: 2274 8250 Tel: 0810 00 12 03 Sinikalliontie 3, Alexanderstrasse 1 02630 Espo 20099 Hamburg Helsinki Tel: 0180-535 6767 puh. (09) 6158 0250 Kollbygatan 7,...

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