Philips DVDR600VR Owner's Manual

Philips DVDR600VR Owner's Manual

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READ YOUR QUICK-USE GUIDE AND/OR OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST FOR
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  • Page 1 YOU FOR CHOOSING NEED HELP FAST?. READ YOUR QUICK-USE GUIDE AND/OR OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPSTHAT MAKE USING YOUR PHILIPS PRODUCTMORE ENJOYABLE. IF YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONSAND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE, YOU MAY ACCESSOUR ONLINE HELPAT WWW.P4C.PHILIPS.COM "1-0039 OR CALL "I-800-53 WHILE WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
  • Page 2 As a member of the PHILIPS"family," you're entitled WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture,...
  • Page 3: Safety Information 3

    Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DVDR600VR Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics PO. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316...
  • Page 4 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 4 Safety Information (cont'd) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Power Lines -An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec- tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such Read instructions.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page General Information Additional Disc Features Setup Options Safety Information ....... Auto Resume, Playback Control ..... Contents ........Access Control ........ 57-61 Introduction ........DVD Recorder Features Menu ...... Getting Started Picture Settings ........Digital Output ........Playable Discs ........
  • Page 6: Contents

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 6 Introduction Welcome! Your Philips DVD and Video Cassette Recorder records both DVD+RW/DVD+R and videotapes, also plays prerecorded videotapes, DVDs and other Disc types,You can record TV programs, edit cam- corder recordings, and quickly access your DVD recordings...
  • Page 7: Playable Discs 7

    The Disc must be finalized (on your computer or audio recorder) before playing on the Philips Recorde_: Only audio and MP3 contents will play. DVD Region Codes and Color Systems DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them with the Recorder.
  • Page 8: General Information

    Disc does not include that feature. Upgrades If a prerecorded (store purchased) DVD does not play properly, please con- tact Philips for assistance. Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats provid- ed by various Disc manufacturers, your Recorder may require...
  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    In channel directly. See your TV manual for details. O_.go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the blue Philips DVD background picture on the TV screen. _* Connect the Recorder directly to theTV. For example, do not connect the Recorder to anotherVCR, then connect the VCR to a TV.YourVCR...
  • Page 10 Set it to channel 3.You should see the blue Helpful Hint Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the T_L.The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder Go to page • If"IS TV ON? COY'appears on 18 to continue.
  • Page 11 Number 4 button you used the RF coaxial cable as shown for step 3). You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup on the Recorder'sremote. After screen on theT_ The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the several seconds,the display will Recorde_ Go to page 18 to continue.
  • Page 12 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 12 Hookups (cont'd) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Connect yourAntenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect jacks to theTV's the Recorder's COMPONENT COMPONENTVIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 13 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Hookups (cont'd) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) Antenna CableTVSignal Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder's...
  • Page 14 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 14 Hookups (cont'd) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Connect yourAntenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder's yellowVlDEO OUT jack to yourTV's VIDEO IN jack.
  • Page 15 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Hookups (cont'd) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Stereo Back of TV (e_mple only) Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder's yellowVlDEO jack to yourTV's VIDEO...
  • Page 16 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 16 Hookups (cont'd) Connecting to a "IV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitaF M or MPEG2) Connect yourAntenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect Recorder's COAXIAL DIGITALAUDIO jack...
  • Page 17: Hookups

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Hookups (cont'd) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment for Dubbing pHn_|p_ ........... ll Ii, 66 o ©O You can connect aVCR, Camcorden or DVD Player to the COMPONENTVIDEO IN (Y PB PR),S-VIDEO IN, VIDEO IN, and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear panel or to theVIDEO IN,AUDIO...
  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    • to choose English, Espanol, or Francais, then press the OK button. The Recorder's menus, displays, and messages will he in the language you selected. To change the Recorder'sMenu Language later, see page 66. PHILIPS hlilJaISetu_ MenuLanguage Espafi01 Ffan_ais...
  • Page 19: Initial Setup

    024 _banneb f ound T0exitpfess SYSTEM M ENU Press SYSTEM The Recorder automatically turns off, MENU. then turns on again.You will see a blue Philips DVD background screen and some Information Boxes. See page 35. The Recorder is ready for use!
  • Page 20: Quick Videotape Playback

    After videotape stops, press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT remove videotape. PHILIPS Helpful Hint • You must connect the Recorder to a TV using the RFcoaxial cable or composite video in order to use the VCR features. These hookups are explained on pages 10 and 14.
  • Page 21: Quick Disc Playback

    Press the DVD button on the remote control so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture on theTV screen (if no Disc is in the Recorder). Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT _ to open the disc tray.
  • Page 22: Quick Disc Recording

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 22 Quick Disc Recording The Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R. Before you begin, set upTV channels. See pages 18-19 and 28. Use an unpro- tected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT __ to open the disc tray.
  • Page 23: Remote Control 23

    Button TVVOLUME +/- Buttons Press to pause Disc or video- Press to adjust the volume tape play or recording (except some Philips TVs. OTR), The TVVOLUNE +/- buttons do not work with all TVs. SEARCH MODE Button TV MUTE...
  • Page 24: Remote Control

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 24 Remote Control (cont'd) VCR Plus+/TIMER button OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT Press to set a timer recording with Button theVCR P]us+ programming system. Press to open or close the Disc tray in DVD mode. Press See page Press to access or remove the to eiect a videotape in VCR mode.
  • Page 25: Display Panel (Vcr) 25

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Display Panel (VCR) 25 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here, VCR light (Orange) VCR Display Panel This light appears when the Recorder is in VCR Messages about currentVCR mode.You can only watch videotapes when the operations appear here.
  • Page 26: Front Panel

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 26 Front Panel STANDBY-ON © Button DVD OPEN/CLOSE _ Button Press to turn the power on or off. Press to open or close the Disc Tray, SOURCE Button POWER Light Press to select DVD mode orVCR Appears when the power is on mode.The DVD light appears...
  • Page 27: Rear Panel 27

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ Rear Panel 27 ANTENNA IN jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16. VIDEO jack (yellow) Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV's Video In jack.This supplies the picture for bothVCR and DVD modes, See page 14.
  • Page 28: Tv Channel Programming

    This will take a few minutes, depending on the number of channels available. When the channel search finishes,"Auto ch. search com- plete" will appear, along with the total number of channels found. PHILIPS Press SYSTEM MENU. The Installation menu will reappean If you are satisfied with the channels found, press SYSTEM...
  • Page 29: Vcr Plus+® Channels

    Channel number from yourTV guide list. PHILIPS Refer to the list from your local newspaper orTV guide for theVCR Plus+ channels and correspondingTV channel numbers for your area.These are the numbers you will enter as the Channel number as you complete the chart on the screen.
  • Page 30: Clock Setting

    Auto T0 stem Press OK Press • to choose Daylight Saving. Press _1 or I_ to choose PHILIPS On, Off, or Auto, then press OK. Choose Auto if you want the clock set according to the PBS station's Daylight Savings Time schedule.
  • Page 31: Clock Setting

    Press _1 or I_ to choose the correct time in hours and minutes, then press OK, Or, press the Number buttons to quickly enter the time in hours and minutes, then press OK. PHILIPS Press • choose AM/PM, then press...
  • Page 32: Menu Bars

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ 32 Menu Bars You can use the Menu Bars to access or operate some DVD or Recorder fea- tures.You cannot access the Menu Bars during recording. When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press A, V, _1, and I_ on the remote select or change an item.
  • Page 33: On-Screen Symbols, Status Box 33

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ On-screen Symbols, Status Box 33 On-screen Symbols The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features, Repeat Chapter The current Chapter _Scan The first 10 seconds of each will play repeatedly.
  • Page 34: Index Picture Screen

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) 34 Index Picture Screen The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. It appears automatically when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop playback or recording.The Disc must contain recordings. An Index Picture represents each recording.
  • Page 35: Information Boxes 35

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ Information Boxes 35 Warning Appears near the bottom of theTV screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 48. Tuner Information Appears briefly on the left side of the TV screen in Monitor mode and identifies the current TV channel orVideo source.
  • Page 36: Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) 36 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc Menus ®_Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder; OPE_0LOS£ Press DISC MENU during Disc play.
  • Page 37: Audio Language, Subtitles 37

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) Audio Language, Subtitles 37 Audio Language Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc,The movie may have _E_O_ special audio features, such as a director's commentary or music sound- track.
  • Page 38: Zoom, Camera Angle

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 38 Zoom, Camera Angle Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the enlarged image. _; Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder, TV_EO During play, press SYSTEM...
  • Page 39: Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Play,Sound

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 39 Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Play To quickly pause play, press PAUSE on the remote. To advance the still pic- ture one frame at a time, press PAUSE repeatedly.To resume play, press PLAY I_. _E_O_ To fi'eeze the picture using the Menu Bar, follow these...
  • Page 40: Slow Motion, Searching

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) 40 Slow Motion, Searching Slow Motion To use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow these steps. _ Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so OPE_0LOS£ the DVD light appears on the fi'ont of the Recorde_: W_EO During Disc play, press SYSTEM...
  • Page 41: Time Search,Scan 41

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) Time Search,Scan 41 Time Search Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you want to begin playback. OPEn, LOSE _ Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the fl'ont of the Recorder.
  • Page 42: Repeat, Repeat A-B

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ 42 Repeat, Repeat A-B Repeat You may play a Chapter, Track, Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do not allow all the repeat options,You cannot play a DVD+R or DVD+RW repeatedly, Check your Disc for details, ®_Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.
  • Page 43: One-Touch Recording 43

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page One-Touch Recording 43 _ Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder, Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder. In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW,...
  • Page 44: Videotape To Dvd Duplication

    Recorder again to start recording. 'REC' will appear on the display panel. PHILIPS To stop recording, press STOP I. Wait for the Index Picture Screen to appem_This may take several minutes.Your new recording will show in the Index Picture Screen, The unit will be InVCR mode.To...
  • Page 45: Timer Recording (Dvd Mode Only)

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) Timer Recording (DVD mode 0nly) 45 @ Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode, Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder, Press VCR Plus+/TIMER opErcc_OSE Press •...
  • Page 46: Vcr Plus+®Timer Recording (Dvd Mode Only)

    Plus+ channels. See page 29. Timer VCR Plus+system PMsO0de numbe/ PHILIPS M0_Pf_eekly Tost0fe P{ess S ELEDT P{ess Ol_ i If the timer recording...
  • Page 47: Erasingtimer Recordings 47

    (If you decide not to erase the timer recording, press the VCR Plus+/TIMER button instead.The Timer List will reappean) Press VCR Plus+/TIMER repeatedly to remove the menus. PHILIPS Helpful Hint • Press STANDBY-ON 0 on the remote to turn off the Recorder...
  • Page 48: Error Messages

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) 48 Error Messages These messages may appear while or after set a rimer recording. Collision The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer record- ings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red highlight in the Timer List.
  • Page 49: Record One Channel/Vvatch Another (Dvd Mode)

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ Record One Channel/Watch Another (DVD mode) 49 Press DVD REC • to record the currentTV channel. OP EI_CLO,£,E PressTV/VIDEO on the remote to put the Recorder inTV position, TV will appear briefly on the Recorder's display panel. pCNDEO theTV remote...
  • Page 50: Title Settingsmenu

    CLEAR to erase a character.To move to the next or previous char- acter, press _1 or I_. Repeat this process until you have finished naming the Title. PHILIPS When the Title is complete, press OK."Storing name" will appear while the name is stored.
  • Page 51: Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51 Append recording To add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow these steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the end of the Disc. _E_O_ ®_Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.
  • Page 52: Record Settings

    Off. You can insert additional Chapter markers after recording. See page PHILIPS Or, insert Chapter markers during recording. See page 51. ® Filter mode Press _1 or I_ to choose Stndrd (Standard) or Sport, then press OK.
  • Page 53: Editing: Disc Information Screen 53

    Press CLEAR to erase a character (the space will remain). Repeat this process until you enter the complete name. To save the name, press OK. PHILIPS "Storing name" will appear briefly. ® Protection (DVD+RW and DVD+R) Press I_.
  • Page 54: Editing

    Chapter markers at the beginning and end of the scene, then hide that segment by choosing Hidden.The picture PHILIPS freeze briefly between scenes during playback, but you will not see the hidden content. _* If you select Delete chapter marker, press OK.
  • Page 55: Finalize Disc 55

    When finalization is complete, the Index picture screen will reappear. You cannot unflnalize a DVD+R, and you cannot record or edit the DVD+R after you finalize A DVD+R will play on other Players only after PHILIPS Disc is finalized.
  • Page 56: Auto Resume,Playback Control

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ 56 Auto Resume,Playback Control Auto Resume Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs and Video CDs you played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the OPEN/CLOSE Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc. ®;...
  • Page 57: Accesscontrol 57

    Access Conu'ol limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This fea- ture will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and therefore...
  • Page 58 See page 57. Child lock will be highlighted. Press I1_.... PHILIPS Press • or • to select Locked _ or Unlocked _] , then press OK. If you chose Locked, unauthorized or Locked Discs will not play unless you enter your four:digit code,...
  • Page 59 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) AccessControl (cont'd) 59 Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This _E_O_ way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD.
  • Page 60 All Discs will play. Choose a rating between 1-8, and Discs with the same rating or lower will play. Higher rated Discs will not play. Enter the four-digit PHILIPS code to play the Disc. "[ Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
  • Page 61: Access Control

    Child lock will be highlighted. Press • repeatedly to select Change country. Press I_. coded, then press OK. Press • or •to select the country for which the Disc is PHILIPS Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
  • Page 62: Dvd Recorder Features Menu

    Demo mode if you want the Recorder's features to scroll across the display panel when the power is off. ¢_. _d_ I df " Feature PHILIPS Statds box © Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove...
  • Page 63: Picture Settings 63

    SELECT repeatedly to choose Interlaced or Progressive Scan. Select PHILIPS Progressive Scan only if you used the COMPONENTVIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks on the Recorder to connect it to aTV that has Progressive Scan. See page 12. Otherwise, choose Interlaced.
  • Page 64: Digital Output

    Code Modulation. ® Select All if you connected the Recorder's COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a Stereo that has a built-in multi-channel decoder. See page 16. PHILIPS [ [_ Sound [ ,(_ Digilaleulpul _ O_f- ii [ Nig_itlnode Press SYSTEM...
  • Page 65: Analog Output

    Surround. If it is, usually a Dolby Pro Logic logo will appear" on the pLAy MODE AUtO pAUSE @©©© equipment. VCWME MUTE MODE @@©© PHILIPS Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus. Helpful Hint • Youalsocan set analogsound I in the Menu Bar.Seepage 39. I...
  • Page 66: Language Settings

    Spanish, with Spanish being the SAP (second audio program) option. Your selection will only be active if the program is broadcast in stereo PHILIPS or second audio. SAP will appear on the display panel when the cur- rent TV channel has SAP available.
  • Page 67: Night Mode, Remote Control Used 67

    Recorder with its supplied remote control (as shown at right and throughout this book). If you have a Philips DVD Player and want to use its remote for the Recorder, select DVD Player.You might not access all the Recorder's features unless you use the Recorder's remote.
  • Page 68: Vcr Status Displays

    DVOREC MODEpLAyfToDE AUtO PAUSE @©©© VOLUME _lv_ s_2H PHILIPS Helpful Hint When you turn on the Recorder in VCR mode, the dis- play appears for five seconds. You cannot access a videotape status display when viewing a still picture, during slow motion, or during forward and reverse searching.
  • Page 69: Videotape Recording 69

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ Videotape Recording 69 Read and follow the steps below to record a current television program Turn on the T_ onto a videotape. _ Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is inVCR mode. PressVCR so theVCR light appears on the fl'ont of the Recorder.
  • Page 70: Record One Channel/Watch Another (Vcr)

    Recorder's display paneLThe channel being recorded will appear on the TV screen. Press STOP • to stop the recording. PHILIPS Select the channel you want to watch at the T_ Reselect channel 03, 04, orVideo In at the TV.
  • Page 71: One-Touch Recording (Vcr) 71

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) One-Touch Recording (VCR) 71 One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long of the current TV channel, Before you begin: _* Place the Recorder inVCR mode. PressVCR so theVCR light appears on the front of the Recorder, Select a recording speed (SR SLP) with the REC MODE button,...
  • Page 72: Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) 72 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) These instructions show you how to copy videotapes.The illustration uses two Recorders. OtherVCRs or Camcorders may oper- ate differently. l.Audio cables from AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) of Recorder 1 toAUDIO IN jacks of Recorder 2 Recorder 1 2.Video cable from yellow...
  • Page 73: Dvd To Videotape Duplication 73

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ DVD to Videotape Duplication 73 _,HEAD HI-FI STEREO _O_D_ ,--.e ....Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This will be possi- ble only if the DVD is not copy protected. Before you begin: _* Put a videotape in the cassette compartment.
  • Page 74: Tape Counter

    Press _ or INN. As the tape rewinds or forwards, watch the counte_:When it approaches or reaches zero, press PLAY I_ to play the tape. PHILIPS s''---''- i.felpTull.fint • You may only set the counter to zero at one location at a time.
  • Page 75: Time Search, Index Search 75

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ Time Search, Index Search 75 Time Search Follow the steps below to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time.There must be a tape in the cassette compartment. _ Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is inVCR mode. PressVCR so theVCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.
  • Page 76: Special Effects Playback (Videotape)

    PAUSE repeatedly. Toreleasethestillpictureandreturntoplayback, press PLAY _. PHILIPS Viewing a Slow Motion Picture During tape playback, press SLOW. The tape will play in slow motion, To return to normal playback, press PLAY I_.
  • Page 77: Automatic Operation Features 77

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Automatic Operation Features 77 The following tape features are available in VCR mode. PressVCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder, if necessary. Automatic Rewind, Eject When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the tape will rewind to the beginning, stop, and eject itself.
  • Page 78: Glossary

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ 78 Glossary AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from Dolby Labs. Analo$ Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has spe- cific numerical values.Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment_These jacks send audio through two channels, the left: and right.
  • Page 79: Glossary

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <) Glossary (cont'd) 79 MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video. OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing iust one button; select the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes. Pan &...
  • Page 80: Helpful Hints

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ 80 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your pr'oduct, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. No power Press STANDBY-ON © on the front of the Recorder to turn on the Recorden Make sure theAC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet, No picture...
  • Page 81 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ Helpful Hints (cont'd) 81 You cannot remove the tape. Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet. Unplug the Recorder power cord for five minutes.Then, plug in the power cord again and press STANDBY-ON ©...
  • Page 82 E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page <_ 82 Helpful Hints (cont'd) No sound Check the audio connections, See pages 9-16. Remember; you only need one audio connection between the Recorder and a TV or Stereo, See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation.
  • Page 83: Helpful Hints

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page Helpful Hints (cont'd) 83 Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. recordings cannot be made. See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 50. You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected,You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc.
  • Page 84: Care And Maintenance

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 84 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Recorder Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Recorder with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Never use a solvent, thinneh benzene, or alcohol to clean the Recorde_t Do not spray insecticide liquid near the Recorde_: Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the Recorde_: Cleaning...
  • Page 85: Specifications 85

    DVD-RW (Video forrnat) • MPEG1 2-channel DVD-R • MPEG2 Multi-channel DVD-Video SVCD Video CD Uncompressed digital (SPDIF - Sony Philips Digital Interface) Audio • PCM (Pulse Code 2-channel CD-R Modulation) 16, 20, 24 bit CD-RW fs 48, 96 kHz DVD+REWRITABLE...
  • Page 86: Limited Warranty

    Philips will repair or replace the product, at its option, TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA... at no charge, or pay the labor charges to the Philips autho- rized repair facility (see warranty service phone numbers in 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) next column).After...
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  • Page 88: Information Index

    E9480UD_EN.qx3 04.7.22 8:26 Page 88 Information Index display panels ... 25, 26 ac power cord ..10-16, 27 ..... system menu button ..divide title ....access control ..57-61 pbs channel ....add/delete channels ..button ....dolby surround ..39, 65 pc connections ....
  • Page 89 QUICK-USE GUIDE DVDR600VR 12nc: 8239 300 33901 Connect the Recorder Complete Initial Setup Initial Setup screens will appear the first dine you turn on the yourTV. Remove the Antenna or CableTV signal from Recorder. Connect it to the ANTENNA IN jack at the rear of the Recorder.
  • Page 90 ... cont. Quick Disc Recording Quick Disc Play Press DVD to put the Recorder in DVD mode. Press DVD the Recorder in DVD mode. PressOPEN/CLOSE/EJECT to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label facing up. Press PLAY • to close Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R...

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