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  • Page 1 ............................''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''i' Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your...
  • Page 2 Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. PHILIPS . Know these...
  • Page 3 Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassemblyis prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DVDR 77/I 7 Trade Name: PHILIPS Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics N.A. P.O. Box 14810,Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 1-800-531-0039...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. I I. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or 3. Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
  • Page 5 The remote control STANDBY© Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, function, interrupt menu interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) REC MODE Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible recording duration T_DVD TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV, This button lets you switch between the DVD Recorder and the antenna signal This function...
  • Page 6 Store/Confirm: To store or confirm an entry Previous Chapter Track/Reverse search: Pressing this button once during playback will return to the previous chapter track! title If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward. If this button is held down during a still picture, it will search...
  • Page 7 Front of the Recorder OPEN/CLOSE Open/close disc tray: Open/dose disc tray EJECT Eject PC=(PCMCIA) card: I1.- Playback: To play a recorded disc. next chapter track!forward search Behind the door at the lower right front corner Switching between jack S-VIDEO VIDEO is done automatically, In case both...
  • Page 8 Back of the Recorder ANTENNAIN Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here Input jacks (IN-EXT2) Video in Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device (channel number 'EXT2') Input jacks (IN-EXT COMPONENT Component video input (redlbluelgreen jack): Connection for an VIDEO IN...
  • Page 9 Output jacks (OUT-I 480p/480i) COMPONENT Component video output (red/blue/green jack): Connection for VIDEO OUT an additional device with component video/progressive scan input Output jacks (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) OPTICAL AUDIO Optical digital audio output: The symbols on your DVD Recorder d,splay The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder...
  • Page 10 Messages on your DVD Recorder display The following messages may appear on your Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc name will appear on the display panel as well No signal or poor signal strength uPE_, _ Disc tray is opening. f _lF LLU_ __ Disc tray is closing.
  • Page 11 FF_EE ..E TtTF An empty tile was selected. _,,5E ERR An error occurred when writing the title. If this happens often, please clean the disc or use a new one. Read section 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter on how to clean the disc.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents _lllntroduction ........Playback ........Dear Philips customer ..................General information regarding playback ........... 34 Region codes ..................... Inserting a disc ....................35 Technical data ....................Playing a DVD video disc ................36 Accessories ......................Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R ..............
  • Page 13 Preparing a DVD+RW/+R ................_'lAccess control (Child lock) ..Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R ..........63 Changingthe media settings ................ Child lock (DVD and VCD) ................ Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager'..........65 ActivatinglDeactivating t he child lock ............96 Authorizing discs ....................

  • Page 14: Dear Philips Customer

    Introduction Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated, I have been employed by Philips for this reason. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through...
  • Page 15 Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS owners. Thank you for buying a DVDR 77/17. Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your Recorder It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The DVD Recorder should...
  • Page 16 Compatible discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD÷_Wri_a_l_ DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once, DVD÷_ Playback only: VIDEO DVD-R (DVD-Recordab{e) Can on{y be p{ayed back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.

  • Page 17: Region Codes

    Region codes Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code, Discs can be assigned an optional region code, If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible, Technical data Voltage:...

  • Page 18: Important Notes Regarding Operation

    Important notes regarding operation Becauseof the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. LASER Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAIP (DVD), AIGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing),...

  • Page 19: Cleaning Discs

    Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base. Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well asdirect sunlight. Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray Cleaning discs...

  • Page 20: Special Functions Of Your

    Special functions of your new DVD Recorder Your PHILIPSDVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you The Type-2 PC Card slot (media slot) allows you to use an ATA FlashCard or other memory cards using a PC Card adapter Mullibrand 1!/c0nlr01...
  • Page 21 The serial number (PROD. is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the recorder: PHILIPS MODEL DVDR 77/I 7 PROD. NO. Introduction...

  • Page 22: Preparing The Remote Control For Operation

    Connecting the DVD Recorder Prepar!ng the remote control operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD Recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control - as described in the paragraph below - before use. Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA batteries).

  • Page 23: Video (Y Pb Pr) Cable

    Connecting with a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable Component Video is the highest quality a system for transmitting video by splitting the video signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (blue minus brightness, red minus brightness) components The signals are sent over separate lines The plus for these cables and the corresponding jacks...
  • Page 24 If your TV set is equipped with a 'progressive scan' jack, please use this jack. (Usually called 'Video In Y Cb Cr'. Please see your TV's instruction manual). The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the Please note...
  • Page 25 Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and color signal (C signal) separately This mini DIN jack/plug is also called a Hosiden jack!plug. Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (I, supplied), a power...
  • Page 26 Connect mains jack tx_MAINSat back of the Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After initial installation is completed, this function will switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter...
  • Page 27 Switch on the TV. Then switch the TV to the Video/Audio input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual Connect mains jack _MAINSat back of the Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable.
  • Page 28 STANDBY-ON_)on Press recorder, will appear on the display, Switch on your TV and select the channel used for DVDNCR playback on your TV Choose between channel 3 or 4. How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4? The factory setting is for channei 3, However, if you would like to switch to channel 4, proceed as follows: Hold 4on the remote control while 'fS T_' 0,_C ' is displayed.

  • Page 29: Devices

    Connecting additional devices You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the S-VIDEO Video COMPONENT VIDEO IN and the IN AUDIO L/R, AUDIO IN jacks recorder Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically.

  • Page 30: Connecting Additional

    Connecting the satellite receiver using a cinch or an S-video cable You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, and the like to the S-VIDEO IN or Video in input sockets and the IN AUDIO L/R audio sockets Switching between sockets...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks The front video and audio jacks can be used to easily connect a camcorder the DVD recorder These jacks are behind the door in the lower right corner of the front panel Best Picture Quality If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder,...

  • Page 32: Connecting Audio Devices To The Digital Audio Jacks

    Connecting audio devices to the digital audio lacks The back of the DVD Recorder features digital audio output jacks OPTICAL AUDIO OUT for an optical cable and COAX OUT for a coaxial cable (cinch cable). It can be used to connect the following devices: •) an Audio/Video...

  • Page 33: Initial Installation

    Installing your recorder Initial installation After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation The DVD Recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels Connecting additional devices if you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,...) via the antenna cable, switch them on now.

  • Page 34: Initial Installation

    Select the desired screen format with • • . This setting Ini6al Setup only functions if you have inserted a DVD recorded in this format. TV Shape 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan Which screen formats can I choose? 16:9 '4:3 letterboxfor a wide-screen display (theatrical format)

  • Page 35: Automatic Tv Channel Search

    Automatic TV channel search During installation, all available channels searched and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving, you can start this procedure again.

  • Page 36: Adding And Deleting Tv Channels Manually

    Adding and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can delete/switch off TV channels on which reception is not possible, They will be skipped when the CHANNEL'F and CHANNEL-- buttons are selected, Turn on your TV. If required, select the TV's Audio/Video In (or channel 3 or 4).

  • Page 37: Setting The Language

    Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. Please observe that with some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or subtitle language only via the DVD disc menu Moreover, when recording the sound of a TV channel, you can switch between stereo and an additional language (SAP - Secondary Audio Program) See the following section on 'Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP)' Plus, you have the option of setting one of the displayed languagesfor the recorder's on-screen...

  • Page 38: Switching Audio Recording

    Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases this means an additional language is available. In most cases this means that an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP).

  • Page 39: Assigning The Vcr Plus+® Guide Channel Numbers

    Assigning the VCR Plus+ ®Guide channel numbers If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ ® programming system, you must first assign Guide channel numbers to the TV channels Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu will appear. Select '1"_' using • •...

  • Page 40: Setting The Timeld_Te

    Setting the time/date automatically This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel automatically set the time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information. When the DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date...
  • Page 41 Manually setting the time & date If the time is incorrect, this could be due to a weak or disrupted TV signal If this is the case, switch off the automatic function Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu will appear.

  • Page 42: Menu Bar Icons

    Information on the TV screen You can check!change many functions and settings of your Recorder via the system menu bar The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Menu bar icons SYSTEM-MENU button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) and to close it. The and •...

  • Page 43: Status Box

    Repeat current title Repeat current chapter ..Repeat A to B Child lock on ... Action prohibited Status The status box displays the current status of the DVD Recorder and the type of disc inserted This display can be turned Disc type icons DVD+R Video-CD...

  • Page 44: Tuner Info Box

    Tuner info box This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. It displays the current antenna signal, the TV channel, and the channel name of the program you just selected. _'_X No Signal TV channel is not available or reception to too weak I Device is not connected or is turned off 'Live picture'...

  • Page 45: Playback

    Playback General information regarding playback The DVD Recorder can be used with the following systems: •) DVD Video •) Video CD or Super Video CD •) DVD+RW •) DVD+R •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) 0) DVD-R 0) CD-R 0) CD-RW 0) Audio CD 0) MP3-CD •) Picture-CD...

  • Page 46: Inserting A Disc

    Inserting a disc Press the OPEN/CLOSEA-_ button front of the Recorder. The disc tray will open. '_PENI_' will appear in the I_Ivf_l_Ii l_II-1 display, then 'TP, F _ ,gPEN' when the disc tray has already been IlIIIIIllllllllllllll opened. Carefully place the disc into the tray with the label facing up, then press PLAYI_ OPEN/CLOSE_...

  • Page 47: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    If 11' lights up on the screen, begin replay with PLAY I_ . If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= _ , NEXT= _ ) or with the remote control buttons 0-9.

  • Page 48: Playing Audio Cds

    To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the DVD recorder_ have been recorded in different recording modes? During playback, the device will automatically switch to the proper mode 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M_. What I must pay attention to with regard...

  • Page 49: Playback Of A (Super) Video Cd

    MP3 CD display If the TV is turned on, the MP3 CD display will appear on the TV screen. During playback, the number of the current track wil{ be shown on the screen and display. During interrupted playback (using STOP • ), the album numbers will be shown on the TV and on the display.

  • Page 50: Playback Functions

    Other playback functions Changing to a different chapter track/title When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title selection is then possible via the menu bar only.

  • Page 51: Still Picture

    Search function via menu During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select the '_1_' symbol on the second menu bar using • • and confirm with •...

  • Page 52: Search With Time Entry

    Slow motion via menu During playback, press PAUSE button then SYSTEM-MENU button remote control. menu will appear at the top of the screen, Select 'D_' with • < and confirm with • You can now move forwards or backwards at different speeds using <or •.

  • Page 53: Repeat A Specific Segment A-B

    Repeating/Shuffle You can select an entire section or the entire disc for repeat playback. Depending on the disc type (DVD-Video, DVD+RW, Video-CDs), you can select chapters, titles or the entire disc. Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playback. PLAY During playback, press...

  • Page 54: Scan Function

    Scan function Using this function, you can play the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD or VCD) on the disc• During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until ' ?_2" ' appears on the screen After seconds, the DVD Recorder will switch...

  • Page 55: Changing Audio Language

    Zoom function Using this function, you can enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image. During playback, press ZOOM. The DVD Recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture. • • to select the desired zoom factor. As soon as 'press to pan' appears,...
  • Page 56 Subtitles Pre-recorded DVDs sometimes come with different subtitle languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation or the default of the DVD. However, you can change the subtitle languageof a disc at any time. Please note that the subtitle languagecan be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as with the SUBTITLE button It is possible for the subtitle languagesof...
  • Page 57 The 'Digital Photo Manager' In addition, you can store the pictures in a so-called album in a specific order, yet without changing the order in which the pictures are stored on the memory card. Moreover, you can view the pictures in a slide show at adjustable intervals. Store the slide show on a DVD+RW/+R so you can view them on a DVD player many...

  • Page 58: Card

    The PC (PCMClA) Card In this DVD-Recorder you can use the following types of memory cards with an adapter: o) SD memory cards o) Multimedia Card o) CompactFlash o) SmartMedia o) Memory Stick/Memory Stick pro o) Micro Drive o) xD Picture Card The DVD-Recorder can read/write files, which...

  • Page 59: Pictures From A Roll

    Showing JPEG pictures from a roll 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. Please observe the following: •) The file extension hasto be '*.JPG'and not '*.JPEG'. •) These pictures must be stored in the root directory or in a subfolder called 'DCIM'.

  • Page 60: Slide Show

    0OKtose,ectt ! The picture will be displayed as a full picture on the screen Editing JPEG pictures 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.

  • Page 61: Advanced Editing Of The Jpeg Pictures

    Closing the slide show Press STOP • . The picture overview will appear. Changing the slide show settings Press SYSTEM-MENU during playback of the slide show. Select one of the displayed functions with the 41 or _ button. Which options are available? 'OvervieW: Returns to the picture...
  • Page 62 'Overview' Returns to the picture overview 'Rotate' Rotates the picture by 90 ° each time you press OK, 'Flip' Mirrors the picture along its vertical axis when you press 'Zoom' Using this function, you can enlarge the picture and pan through the enlarged picture.
  • Page 63 'Color' Using this function, you can change the red, green, and blue color components of the picture, Press •_ • • to select the corresponding color control Change the color using _I or • Keep pressing • until the menu bar is selecte& 'Resef This setting will appear only if changes have already been made to the picture.

  • Page 64: Slide Show

    Making a DVD compatible slide show 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.

  • Page 65: Making A Slide Show From An Album

    Making a slide show from an album Select disc (top symbol) in the 'Media menu' confirm with pictures album as described in chapter 'Adding pictures to the album' change order pictures, erase unwanted pictures, enter a new name for an album, or change the cover picture of the album,...

  • Page 66: To An Album

    Creating an album You can store pictures contained in a memory card or DVD+RW/+R in a so-called 'Albums' in a different order. Albums are binary files containing information on the orientation and storage location of the pictures. Albums from a medium that cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder (Picture CD, CD-ROM, finalized DVD+R), will be stored in the internal memory of the DVD recorder.

  • Page 67: Changing The Picture Order Within An Album

    Confirm with The album will be created. ,,,_m • the display nF_ _,_J w ll appear while the album is created Do not remove medium from the device! The menu 'Album Settings' will then automatically appear To add additional pictures, use •...

  • Page 68: In An Album

    Editing pictures in an album can also erase, rotate, or hide pictures in an album. These changes will only affect the album. The pictures on the disc or the memory card will remain unchanged. Select the pictures you want to change in the 'Album overview using SELECT, Keep pressing...

  • Page 69: Changing Album Settings

    Changing album settings You can adjust various album settings to your individual needs. You can change the name and date of an album. Moreover, you can copy or delete the album Changing the cover picture You can change the picture used to represent a certain album in the 'Album...

  • Page 70: Changing The Album Date

    Changing the album date Select 'Date' in the 'Album Settings' using •, • confirm with • Select the field you want to change using • , • • Change the date using • , • or use the 0,,9 buttons to enter the numbers•...

  • Page 71: Erasing An Album

    Erasing an album It is also possible to erase an album. The pictures within an album will not be deleted and shall remain on the storage medium (disc or memory card) unchanged. Select 'Remove album' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using •...

  • Page 72: Changing The Rolls Date

    Changing the rolls date Select 'Date' in the menu 'Roll Settings' using • • confirm with • Select the field you want to change using • , • Change the date using • , • or use the 0..9 buttons to enter the numbers.

  • Page 73: On A Dvd+Rw/+R

    Storing rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R If you want to store the JPEG pictures from the rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R, you must first prepare the disc. Preparing a DVD+RW/+R Press PHOTO on the remote control The media menu will appear Use • •...

  • Page 74: Transfer The Photos To A Dvd+Rw/+R

    If the disc has been successfully prepared, the 'Media settings' menu will appear, indicating the available storage space. (4.4 GB for 'Photo onlyI650MB for 'Video & photo') Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R Using this function, you can store the pictures on the DVD+RW/+R in the same format as on a...
  • Page 75 Changing the media settings You can adjust various settings for a DVD+RWI+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 remote control. 'Media menu' screen will appear.

  • Page 76: Problem Solving For 'Digital Photo Manager

    Problem,solving for 'Digital Photo Manager PROBLEM SOLUTION Error message 'Media does •_On the inserted media (disc or memory card) no photo can be found. •_The file extension has to be *JPG and not *JPEG. not contain photos': •_The storage media should contain a sub directory 'DCIM', Under that there should be folders so called 'Roils' Only pictures in these folders can be recognised •_Pictures can also be stored in the root directory,...

  • Page 77: General Information

    Recording General information What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can used two different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased. DVD+R This disc can only be recorded oll once, For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized with 'Finalize disc', After this is done, no more recordings can be added to...

  • Page 78: Recording Without Automatic Switch-Off

    Recording without automatic switch-off Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel). Insert a disc be used for recording. system content of the disc will be checked. ' _,r, •...
  • Page 79 To start recording, press REC/OTR • on the remote control or RECORD on the DVD recorder To start the recording after all other recordings on the disc, press and hold the REC/OTR • button until '5_FE REE' appears in the display. For DVD+Rs, each recording is always started after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten.

  • Page 80: Pausing Recording

    Pausing recording During recording press PAUSE II , for example avoid recording the commercials To continue recording, press REC/OTR •. Ending recording To stop recording, press the STOP I button. Wait until "FE ._ ._P_' disappears from tbe disp ay before you try another feature. Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording)
  • Page 81 Preventing accidental erasing of discs You can lock the entire disc to prevent important recordings from being erased by accident. You can only lock the entire disc It is not possible to lock individual recordings. As long as these discs have not been finalized, you can protect them What happens withDVD+R discs? against being overwri_en justlike...

  • Page 82: Lining Up Recordings Within A Title (Assemble Cut)

    Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording will be added to the title as a chapter. Previous information will be overwritten from this location onward.

  • Page 83: Quality)

    Selecting the recording mode (picture quality) By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. To check the quality of a recording mode you can make a 'test recording' with the desired recording...

  • Page 84: Managing Disc Content

    Managing disc content General ChMy 00:29:59. Fr_5/02/2003 When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each recording: Empty title 01:30:01 •) Name of the recording If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name •) Length of recording •) Recording mode (quality)

  • Page 85: Favorite Scene Selection

    Favorite Scene Selection In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index screen, or split the title. Press EDIT on the remote control during recording to open this menu Inserting chapter marker During playback, you can set and delete chapter markers within a title.

  • Page 86: Managing Disc Content

    Search for the end of the scene. You can also use NN or _NI to search faster for the end of the scene, Make sure that you do not jump into the next title (title number 'T' must not change) Only chapters within a title can be hidden Press PAUSEII at the corresponding position.

  • Page 87: Deleting Chapter Markers

    Deleting chapter markers Within a title, you can either delete individual chapter markers or all markers. During playback of the corresponding chapter, press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen. Inserting chapter marke/ Press OK Deletechaptermarker Deleteallchapte/markers...

  • Page 88: Changing The Menu Background

    Changing the menu background You can, however, use any picture as the menu background. This setting is stored on the inserted DVD. Pleasenote that after the modification the 'originalbackground' will be lost. If you erase the complete disc (close the disc tray with CLEARand make a recording) the 'original background' will be restored.

  • Page 89: Editing Recording Titles (Name)

    Editing recording titles (name) The channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed Press STOP • to stop playback if necessary Using •...

  • Page 90: Managing Disc Content

    Deleting recordings/titles You can delete specific recordings from a disc. Proceed as follows: Press STOP• button, during playback press DISC=MENU. Use • or • to select the title to be deleted and confirm with The title editing menu will appear. Name Settings for title Charly I Select 'Erase...

  • Page 91: General

    Disc settings This display is located before the first title and contains general information about the inserted Philipsl disc. 0035:59 used Frl5/02/2003 You can: •) change the disc name NTSC •) protect or unprotect a disc DVDplayback •) finalize editing (make DVD compatible) •) finalizing DVD+Rs •) Erase DVD+RWs To show this display, proceed...

  • Page 92: Finalize Editing

    How can I enter the characters with the buttons 0..9 ? Press a number button as often as the required character or the number appears. You can enter language dependent characters with the buttons MP< or I_H on the corresponding character e,g.: _, button 2 for 'a' and then with IHH as often as '_' appears.

  • Page 93: Finalizing Dvd+R Discs

    Finalizing DVD+R discs This function is necessary so that a DVD+R can be played in a DVD player. When this function is completed, no further recordings or changescan be made to the disc. Press • in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings fop menu will appear on the screen Select 'Finalize disc' using •...

  • Page 94: (Timer)

    Programming a recording (TIMER) General Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD Recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period...

  • Page 95: Timer

    Enter the entire PlusCode number• This number is up to 8 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV program in your TV listings magazine• e.g.: 5-234-89 or 5 234 89 Enter 523489 for the RusCode number• If you make a mistake, you can clear the entry with CLEAR •...

  • Page 96: System

    Fit to space Recording You can select also the recording mode 'F_ , With these setting the recording mode (bit rate) will be automatically calculated to use the complete empty space (title 'Empty). If the empty space is too small the recording will be stopped to prevent the following titles from being overwritten.

  • Page 97: Timer

    Selecting daily/weekly recordings in 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options: 'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday 'Mo': Repeated weekly recordings (every week same day, e,g. Monday)• Program numbers of the 'EXTI' 'EXT2' cinch socket You can also program recordings from external sources via...

  • Page 98: How To Change Or Delete A Programmed

    How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIM ER) Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). With the Recorder on, press TIMER (_) on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked.

  • Page 99: Problem Solving For Programmed Recordings

    Problem solving for programmed record,ngs PROBLEM SOLUTION 'Switch off, timer recording' •_The DVD Recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed flashes on the TV screen. recording. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBYS). A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the DVD Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY C_).

  • Page 100: J User Preferences

    User preferences This section explains how to customize the DVD Recorder to your These icons preferences indicate the following: Sound settings Additional settings Disc settings Installation Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or AudiolVideo In channel).

  • Page 101: Picture Settings

    Picture settings You can select the following functions in this menu: ' TV shape' The picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV: Picture TVshape '4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' display with black bars on the top and bottom Blacklew_shi{t Vertical video '4:3 panscan':...

  • Page 102: Sound Settings

    x No picture appears on the after switching Check the display of your recorder. 'PRO': 'Progressive Scan' is on display: 'Interlaced' is on. Switch your TV to the corresponding input jack select corresponding connection, also switch the Component video output signal as to{lows: Disconnect the recorder's...

  • Page 103: Language Settings

    'Night mode' Night mode optimizes the sound dynamics at low voiume_ This causes less disturbance in quiet environments. This setting only functions with Dolby Digital Audio on DVDs. Language settings You can select the following settings in this menu: 'Playback audio' Audio language of DVDs Language...
  • Page 104 'Live source view' With this function you can switch between the live picture or the information of the selected TV channel/input socket in the 'Tuner information box' (left-hand corner of the screen). 'On': The live picture of the selected TV channel or signal on the input sockets is visible. 'Off': The information about the selected TV channel or signal on the input sockets is visible.

  • Page 105: Remote Control Settings

    'DVD player': The DVD Recorder also responds to a DVD player remote control (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. 'DVD recorder': The DVD Recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.

  • Page 106: With Your Tv Set

    Using your DVD-Recorder remote control with your TV set With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set. To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set. You will find a summary of all available remote control codes on the last page of this manual...

  • Page 107: Activatingldeactivating

    Access control (Child lock) Child lock (DVD and VCD) This function can prevent children from viewing discs. When in use, a four-digit code (PIN) must be entered in order to play a disc. In addition, you can set a disc to be played 'always' or 'once' despite the child lock. •)'Play always': This disc has been placed in a list that fits S0 such 'child safe discs'.

  • Page 108: Discs

    con rmw,tho ! To end, press _ and SYSTEM-MENU If you activated Child Lock, you will need to enter the four-digit PIN in order to play locked discs. To deactivate the child lock, select the 'r_' icon in 9 Authorizing discs Insert the disc.

  • Page 109: (Dvd Video Only)

    Parental control (DVD video only) Movies on DVDs may contain scenes which are not suitable for children. DVDs sometimes come with rating information for the entire DVD or only for certain scenes. Affected scenes are rated from I to 8. If a scene with such a rating is recognized during playback, the DVD Recorder compares the Parental control rating with that of the DVD scene.
  • Page 110 Confirm with end, press repeatedly • and then SYSTEM-MENU. Changing the country Parental control levels depend on the country in which manufactured• Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply• Switch on the TV, If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel)•...
  • Page 111 Changing the PIN Switch on the TV, If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel)• Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON _ • Press SYSTEM-MENU The menu bar will appear Select 'T_' using _ or •...
  • Page 112 You can also call the customer service center in your country. The telephone numbers can be found in the back of this instruction manual. You can also visit our web page 'http:llwww.p4c.philips.com' Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) ready.
  • Page 113 PROBLEM SOLUTION No playback on DVD /There is no recording on the disc: Change disc. recorder: inserted the wrong disc type: Your Recorder can play the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video-CD, DVD+R(W), Audio-CD,, MP3-CDs inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing up. /The disc is dirty.
  • Page 114 PROBLEM SOLUTION picture is distorted •ZThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC). •_The recording can be made in color only when the TV channels or the connected additional black-and-white during device sends a color signal Black-and-white signals without color information...
  • Page 115 PROBLEM SOLUTION Other disc errors (DVD+R), •_This message may appear if you instert a disc that was not finalized DVD+R's that have not 'Disc contains unknown been finalized are very sensitive to fingerprints, dust, or dirt, This may cause problems during recording.
  • Page 116 This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.) direct, indirect, special,incidental or consequential damages, •a product that is used for commercial or institutionalpurposes...
  • Page 117 A Mark ........146 Centurion ........250 Emerson .. 004,006, 009,016,017, Granada... 006,071,146,216,227, Action ........... 116 Century ...... 2 09,272,306 018,019, 020,021,022, 247,249,250,253,255, Admiral ..093, 134,209, 262, 306, CGE ....256,272,332,338 023,024,025,026,027, 256,268,278,320 Cimline ....201,219,246, 266 028,029, 030,031,032, Grandin ........ 301,337 Aiko ..
  • Page 118 306, 308, 31 I, 313. 324, 325 268, 273, 293,313,315, Roadsrar,,201,217,222,246,266, Jensen......0 04,006, 114 MGA 004, 005, 006, 015,047, 114, 320,331 JVC,,.009,010,011.034,036,038, 039,040, 085,086, II0, 132, Panavision......2 50, 283 Robotron ........306 [39, 141,142,207, 213, 232, Minerva ._ 208, 240, 242, 254, 256, Pathe Cinema .....
  • Page 119 Stern ..........312 010,011,013,028,032, 141, 148, 149,150, 204, Vo_ec ........... 250 Sunkai219, 224, 225,229, 266, 276, 045,058,090+091,115, 208, 238,241,248, 249, Voxson ....209,250,256,306 277, 281,330 116, 120,130, 131, 137, 254, 257, 271,314,318 Sunstar ......... 246,250 146,154 Totev+sion ........91 Waltham ........250 Teleavia .........
  • Page 120 Record electronic pictures and camcorder tapes on DVD and play them on TV. Best Picture • i.LINK digital connection: For perfect recording from digital camcorders • Progressive Scan output: For razor-sharp picture output • Component Video Inputs: For the best analog recording input Best Sound •...
  • Page 121 DVDVideo Picture Recorder Standard product information Playback Recording SPDIF Recording functions Disc types • PCM DVD+RW • Safe Record DVD+R • One-Touch Record (OTR) Picture DVD • Append Picture CD • Divide Audio Performance DVD- P,/-RW, v ideo mode • Erase ii!i!i_J_!_!_i_ii_ziii_:ii!i_:i_ii:i_ii:_:i_ii:i_ii_i;_i_z_ii::::::i_i_ii_i_Xi_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_ DA Converter: 24 bit...
  • Page 122 Quick install guide Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV/Initial installation Warning ! Until initial installation has been completed, the buttons on the front will not function. Remove the antenna cable jack from your TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder. ANTENNA Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end...
  • Page 123 Making a recording Press MONITOR display selected input signal screen Select the program number from which the recording is to be carried out using CHANNEL+ or CHANNEL-- Recording via the external jacks Select either the front jack ('[F_'¢ f, '[F_M_') or the jack ('EXTI', 'EXTZ,') at the back of the...
  • Page 124 The 'Digital Photo Manager' Using the 'Digital Photo Manager', you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a memory card, Photo CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can store them on a DVD+RW/+R or on the memory card. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player. In addition, can store the pictures...
  • Page 125 data will be read and then an overview of the stored pictures will be displayed. You can select a picture for viewing or editing with • , • , V,A. I Fast browsing trough the pictures With _ or _ you can switch one page forward or backward, You can also select a picture with the number buttons 0..9 on the...
  • Page 126 Tall-free numbersprovided on the nextpage NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge Service.
  • Page 127 DE 80 A 120 KM (50 A 75 MILLAS) DEL CENTRO DE SERVICIO LOCAL. ATLANTA CLEVELAND CHICAGO Philips Factory Service Philips Factory Service Philips Factory Service 550 Franklin Road.,Suite F 950 Keynote Circle 1279 W. Hamilton Pkwy. Marietta, GA 30067...

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