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Philips DVDR80 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 3 REC MODE 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 Hold down button during still picture, slow motion forwards 0..9 CLEAR : Delete the last entry 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 m 0..9 P+ A P- B STANDBY-ON m programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSE J TRAY LED recording in progress GUIDE System. When GUIDE Plus+ UP , DOWN : Higher/lower programme number Moves cursor up/down in the GUIDE Plus+ LEFT , RIGHT : In the GUIDE Plus+ RECORD : Record the current TV channel...
  • Page 6 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. S-VIDEO video recorders (programme number ' VIDEO (programme number ' left AUDIO right recorders (programme number ' DV IN...
  • Page 7 OPTICAL AUDIO G-LINK Connection of the supplied remote control (IR transmitter) for an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box). These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display: Multi-function display/text line •) Clock •) Disc/title playing time •) OTR switch-off time...
  • 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 PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC recordings. 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Dear Philips customer, Regional code Technical data Accessories Important Cleaning the discs Special functions of your DVD recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'...
  • Page 12 General Recording without automatic switch-off Interrupt recording (Pause) Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) Preventing accidental erasing of discs Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) Selecting the recording type (Quality) Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) Direct Record Switching 'Direct Record' on or off General...
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15 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 16: 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 17 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 18 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. The DVD recorder is controlled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link and is automatically set to the right system settings.
  • Page 19 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 20 TV. It also lets you program your DVD recorder by selecting the show you want to record from the list on your screen. You simply enter your local post code during set up and you can see the next 7 days or what's on right now or even what's on in a favourite category such as sports or movies.

  • Page 21: 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.
  • Page 22 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 23: Important

    Connecting the DVD recorder 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'. Please see your TV's operating instructions.
  • Page 24 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m . A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started. ' ' appears on the display during transfer. The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the DVD recorder This may take several minutes.
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32 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. 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 33: Connecting Your Dvd Recorder To The Tv Set

    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 34: Installing Your Dvd Recorder

    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 next chapter 'Automatic TV programme search (Autoinstall)').

  • Page 35: Using A Satellite Receiver

    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. ' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme Select programme number ' ' with P- B .
  • Page 36 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 37 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 38 (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 39 Installing your DVD recorder SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar Press appears. ' symbol with D or C . Select ' ' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . Select ' ' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C .
  • Page 40 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 41: Sorting And Deleting Tv Channels Manually

    DVD recorder ( STANDBY m ). Wait for approx. 4 minutes before you switch the DVD recorder on again. b If this message appears after you switch on the DVD recorder, it was not possible to complete the transfer process. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m .
  • Page 42 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 43 Unwanted channels or those with poor reception can be deleted using CLEAR . Proceed at step 6 . Using P- B or P+ A , shift the TV channel to the desired position and press the D button. The DVD recorder will insert the TV channel. Repeat steps until you have resorted/deleted all the TV channels you want.
  • Page 44 DVD recorder ( STANDBY m ). Wait for approx. 4 minutes before you switch the DVD recorder on again. b If this message reappears after you switch on the DVD recorder, it was not possible to complete the transfer process.
  • Page 45 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 . SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar Press appears.
  • Page 46 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. ' in the same way. To move between Installing your DVD recorder...
  • Page 47 System to operate correctly, it is necessary for the DVD recorder to ® collect the necessary data. The DVD recorder may take up to 24 hours to do this. Please note the following: •) All the TV channels must already have been installed.
  • Page 48 If the GUIDE Plus+ can start with the installation right now. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press the GUIDE/TV button on the remote control. The ' b The GUIDE Plus+ Press P+ A .
  • Page 49 The GUIDE Plus+® System Select the country you currently live from the list. The DVD recorder needs this information to load the right channel list. Press OK . b The country will be taken from the TV set during the EasyLink download.
  • Page 50 If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box), you must also install it in the GUIDE Plus+ watch via the receiver can also be displayed in the GUIDE Plus+ recording. You can connect up to three external receivers to the DVD-Recorder. Select with P- B or P+ A in the ' Read the information on the screen and confirm with OK .
  • Page 51 If the external receiver is not allocated to a channel number, you must search and store it in the DVD recorder as if it were a new TV channel. Read section 'Search TV channels manually'. Please make sure that the receiver remains switched on during search and, if necessary, switch it on to a 'test signal'.
  • Page 52 Read the information on the screen carefully. Confirm with OK . The DVD recorder will now attempt to use the G-Link connection on the external receiver to select a different programme number (e.g.09). This programme number depends on your external receiver.

  • Page 53: General Information

    If you do not want to see a precentation of the GUIDE Plus+ end using GUIDE/TV . This completes the set-up process for the GUIDE Plus+ Leave the DVD recorder switched off with the STANDBY m button (preferrably during the night) to load the GUIDE Plus+ ®...
  • Page 54 The GUIDE Plus+ ® System provides you with a free on-screen listing for all the TV channels in your location. You can also use it to control a connected external receiver (satellite receiver, set top box, cable box). The information of the GUIDE Plus+ System is divided in six screen components: ®...
  • Page 55 ' screen will appear. b Either the aerial is not connected or GUIDE Plus+ available. The DVD recorder needs some time to collect this data. Leave it switched off during this process ( STANDBY m button). Do not disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains! b If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box,...), it must be switched on.
  • Page 56 In the top left of the screen you will see a video picture of the current show of the selected TV channel. Normally the video picture here is locked to the TV channel which you select before you call up the GUIDE Plus+ If you prefer to view the current show of the selected TV channel you must unlock this video picture Press D to select the channel logo.
  • Page 57 The GUIDE Plus+® System This menu lets you access show listings organised by category. This is an even easier way of searching the show you want to watch. Make your selection from a general category (Movies, Sport, Children's, Series, etc.) and a detailed category (Adventure, Comedy, Drama, etc.) -Movies -Sport,...
  • Page 58 This menu displays the shows that are set to record or as a reminder to watch them. You can clear recordings or make changes using the function buttons. Moreover, you can manually program recordings. The following information is also displayed for each scheduled recording: ': Day and month of the recording ': Start time ': Stop time...
  • Page 59 The GUIDE Plus+® System This screen can be divided in subcategories. These depend on the information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ ® system. If there are no categories available, no data has been provided yet. Try visiting this page later. Press P- B .

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Guide Plus+ ® System

    Select the TV channel you want to watch only through the external receiver using P- B , P+ A . Choose the corresponding source using the red function button. This function button is only available when at least one external receiver has been installed.
  • Page 61 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 62 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. This display can be disabled.
  • Page 63 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 This box appears above the tuner information box.
  • Page 64 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 65 This will appear on the display: title, chapter, 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 66 For more information see the section on 'Selecting the recording type (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 67 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 68 (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 69: 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 70 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 P- B . Select the ' You can now use the D or C button to go forwards or backwards one frame at a time.
  • Page 71 Additonal playback features 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 ' = Length of the recording Select the title that you want to play back with P- B or P+ A . Confirm with C . 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 77 Disc Manager (DM) You can easily search for the title of a recording stored in the Disc Manager. To do this, the appropriate disc does not have to be in the DVD recorder. Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control.
  • Page 78 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 79: 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 80 If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder. Use P+ A or P- B to select the programme number (station name) you want to record. This will appear on the display:...
  • Page 81 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 82 Insert a disc. If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder. Use P+ A or P- B to select the programme number (channel name) you want to record.
  • Page 83 Manual recording ' with the P- B button and confirm with OK . Select ' 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 Manual recording 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 P- B or P+ A and confirm with Select ' ' using P- B or P+ A .

  • Page 88: 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 a name has not been assigned to the TV channel, only the programme number and time are stored as the name •) Length of the recording •) Record type (Quality)

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91 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 92 You can divide a title into several sections (titles) of any size. Each of these sections (titles) is identified by its own index. This division cannot be undone. As recordings on DVD+R discs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles.
  • Page 93 Managing the disc contents Save the new name with OK . ' screen for confirmation. To end, press D . If you have hidden certain sections (chapters) of a title, this setting lets you watch the entire title including the hidden sections. To do this, proceed as follows: Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .
  • Page 94 This screen appears the first title and contains general information about the current disc. You can: •) change the name of the disc •) activate or deactivate write protection on the disc •) Finish editing (make the disc DVD compatible) •) finalise a DVD+R •) delete a DVD+RW To get to this display, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 95 Managing the disc contents If one or more titles have been edited a DVD player may still display the original titles. You can prepare your DVD+RW disc in such a way that a DVD player will be able to play the edited version.
  • Page 96 To confirm press OK . ' will move from left to right indicating progress. In the 'Disc info display' press C . The ' on the TV screen. ' using P+ A or P- B and confirm with OK . Select ' ' appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 97 The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. On this DVD recorder you can pre-programme up to six recordings and 3 reminders (to watch) within a period of one month. To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:...
  • Page 98 ' on the screen). REC/OTR n on the remote control or You can also use RECORD on the DVD recorder. The TV show is programmed for recording. Read the information on the screen. b The programme number of the TV channel is not available in the GUIDE ®...
  • Page 99 Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and finish time. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the PlusCode programming number. This 9-digit PlusCode number is found in most TV listings magazine.
  • Page 100 Confirm with OK . b The entered PlusCode number is incorrect. Repeat the entry or end with TIMER s . b Check time/date (see chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder', section 'Setting the time & date'). The decoded data appears after confirmation.
  • Page 101 The inserted disk is checked. Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . The programmed recording functions only if the DVD recorder has using STANDBY m . been If one or more recordings have been programmed ' Switch on the TV set.
  • Page 102 The inserted disk is checked. Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . The programmed recording functions only if the DVD recorder has using STANDBY m . been If one or more recordings have been programmed ' ®...
  • Page 103 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 while the DVD recorder is switched on. The ' ' screen will appear. Use P- B or P+ A to select the programmed recording you want to change or delete.
  • Page 104 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 105: Menu Bar

    User preferences 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 106: User Preferences

    You can choose the following features in this menu: The picture signal from your DVD Recorder can be set to match your TV screen. : for a 'wide-screen' picture with black bars at the top and bottom ': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.
  • Page 107 User preferences Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu. If you only use the analogue audio output ( OUT AUDIO L/R ), 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 108 : 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 109 User preferences In this menu you can set the remote control type to which your DVD recorder should respond. : The DVD recorder responds to the supplied remote control and the remote control of a DVD player (remote control code RC-6).
  • Page 110 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 111 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 112 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 113 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 114: 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 115: 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 116 To change or check the channel data, proceed as follows: DVD recorder is switched on: Switch off the DVD recorder to allow data transfer The TV channel that transmits the GUIDE Plus+ External receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box, ...) (if available) is switched off:...

  • Page 117: Sound Settings

    PROBLEM SOLUTION 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. The TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV set (PAL/NTSC).
  • Page 118 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 120 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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