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Philips DVDR80 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 3: The Remote Control

    The remote control REC/OTR n Record: Record the current TV channel STANDBY m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER s TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with/without Video Plus+ ®...

  • Page 4: Additional Tv Functions

    Number buttons: 0 - 9 CLEAR Delete: Delete the last entry Additional TV functions This will only work with TV sets with the same remote control code *RC5) (e.g. Philips TV sets) TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume TV VOLUME r...

  • Page 5: Front Of The Device

    STANDBY m Switching the TV off 0..9 Number buttons: 0 - 9 P+ A TV programme number: To select a higher programme number P- B TV programme number: To select a lower programme number Front of the device STANDBY-ON m Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSE J...

  • Page 6: Back Of The Unit

    Behind the flap at the right hand corner on the front 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 S Video socket: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

  • Page 7: The Symbols On Your Dvd Recorder Display

    Output sockets (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) COAX OUT Coaxial digital audio output OPTICAL AUDIO Optical digital audio output Output socket (G LINK) G-LINK Connection of the supplied remote control (IR transmitter) for an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box). The symbols on your DVD recorder display These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:...

  • Page 8: Messages In The Dvd Recorder Display

    Messages in the DVD recorder display READING The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display IS TV ON? The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
  • Page 9 (SAFE RECORD). EASYLINK Data transfer 'EasyLink' from the TV is in progress POST-FORMAT After the creation of the menu structure the disc is prepared PHILIPS The DVD-Recorder has been switched on STANDBY The DVD-Recorder has been switched off GUIDE The GUIDE Plus+ ®...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents The 'Search' screen ..................Introduction ........The 'Schedule' screen ..................The 'Info' screen ..................... Dear Philips customer, ..................The 'Editor' screen ..................Regional code ....................The 'Setup' screen ..................Technical data ....................Accessories ......................Important ......................On screen information ....
  • Page 12 Manual recording ......Access control (Child Lock) ..General ......................Child lock (DVD and VCD) ............... Recording without automatic switch-off ........... Activating/deactivating child lock .............. Interrupt recording (Pause) ................. Authorising a disc ..................Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) ..Locking unlocked discs ................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder.
  • Page 14 DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added. What can my DVD recorder do? 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: Discs You Can Use

    Discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: Playback and recording DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable) Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable).

  • Page 16: Regional Code

    Regional code Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible. DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine.

  • Page 17: Important

    Important Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam. Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work. LASER Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Discs

    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 The GUIDE Plus+ ® System gives you an on-screen listing of what's on 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

    Connecting the DVD recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to attach a different plug, please proceed as follows: Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse Insert a new fuse.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Dvd Recorder To The Tv Set

    Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters. 'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time. Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set.

  • Page 23: Connecting With A Scart Cable And 'Easy Link

    Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'.
  • Page 24 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m . A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started. 'EASYLINK' appears on the display during transfer. The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the EasyLink loading data from TV;...

  • Page 25: Connecting With A Scart Cable Without 'Easy Link

    Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3). Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

  • Page 26: Connecting With An S-Video(Y/C)Cable

    If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following picture: a My screen is empty. Virgin mode b Many TV sets are switched by the DVD recorder to the programme Menu Language number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the English...

  • Page 27: Connecting With Video(Cvbs) Cable

    Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT AUDIO L/R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).
  • Page 28 Insert one end of the supplied video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket VIDEO (CVBS) OUT at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).

  • Page 29: Connecting Additional Devices

    Connecting additional devices Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket 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: Connecting Additional Devices Only Via Aerial Cable

    Connect the scart socket of the receiver (satellite receiver) provided for the TV set (usually labelled 'TV', 'TO TV'), with the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket of the DVD recorder. Why can't I use the 'VCR', 'TO VCR',... socket? In order to achieve the best possible picture quality, you must use the RGB (red-green-blue) signal of the receiver.

  • Page 31: Connect Camcorder To The Front Sockets

    Connect camcorder to the front sockets To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side. Best picture quality 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: Connecting Audio Devices To The Digital Audio Sockets

    Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets 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: •) an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a digital multi channel sound decoder •) a receiver with two channel digital stereo (PCM) Digital multi channel sound...

  • Page 33: Installing Your Dvd Recorder

    Installing your DVD recorder Initial installation After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. Connecting additional devices If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the aerial cable, switch them on.
  • Page 34 Select the desired screen format position using P- B or P+ A . Virgin mode These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this information. TV Shape 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan Which screen formats can I select? 16:9 '4:3 letterbox' for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at the top and bottom.

  • Page 35: Using A Satellite Receiver

    Satellite receiver If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on 'Using a satellite receiver'. Decoder If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section. a Sound may be distorted on some TV channels. b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there is no sound at all, the wrong TV system may have been stored for the TV channel.

  • Page 36: Allocating A Decoder

    Allocating a decoder 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: Connection Using A Component Video (Y Pb Pr/Yuv) Cable

    Connection using a component video (Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable Component video (Y Pb Pr) is the highest quality picture transmission option. This is achieved by dividing the video signal into a luminance signal (Y) and two colour difference signals - red minus luminance (U) and blue minus luminance (V).

  • Page 38: Manual Tv Channel Search

    Use a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable, connect the three cinch sockets (red, blue, green) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT at the back of the DVD recorder with the corresponding three component video input sockets of your TV set, usually labelled 'Component Video Input', 'YUV Input', 'YPbPr', 'YCbCr' or simply 'YUV'.
  • Page 39 SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar Press appears. ' symbol with D or C . Select ' Select 'Installation' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . Select 'Manual search' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . In 'Channel/freq.', select the desired display using C .

  • Page 40: Sorting Tv Channels Automatically (Follow Tv)

    Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 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 a 'NOTV' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder is not receiving a video signal from the TV set. b Chech the connectors at both ends of the scart cable. b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals.

  • Page 42: Automatic Tv Channel Search (Autoinstall)

    Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored TV channels with the new ones.

  • Page 43: Sorting And Deleting Tv Channels Manually

    Sorting and deleting TV channels manually After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers). You can use this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete TV channels you don't want or those with poor reception.

  • Page 44: Setting The Language

    a 'New preset, please switch to standby' appears on the screen b In order to transfer the new TV channel order to the GUIDE Plus+ ® system, it is necessary to switch off the DVD recorder ( STANDBY m ). Wait for approx.

  • Page 45: Recording Audio' Switching Over (2-Channel Sound)

    'Recording audio' switching over (2 channel sound) Some TV programmes transmit an extra audio signal in stereo in addition to the normal audio signal (2-channel sound). In most cases this means that an additional language is available. If a TV programme is available in, say, English and German, German may be available as the second language.

  • Page 46: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the time and date If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually. If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number 'P01', the time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. Warning! If data from the GUIDE Plus+ ®...

  • Page 47: The Guide Plus+ ® System

    The GUIDE Plus+® System General information Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ ® System. The GUIDE Plus+ ® System offers a free interactive electronic programme guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area. You can also use the GUIDE Plus+ ®...

  • Page 48: Setup

    Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ System ® Below we'll tell you how to set up the GUIDE Plus+ ® System to suit your own particular needs and how to install the external receiver (satellite receiver, ..) if you have one. If the GUIDE Plus+ system has not been installed yet, the 'Setup' screen will appear and you ®...

  • Page 49: Postal Code

    'Country' Select the country you currently live from the list. The DVD recorder needs this information to load the right channel list. Press OK . a 'Others' appears on the screen in the country setting b The country will be taken from the TV set during the EasyLink download. ®...

  • Page 50: Installation Of The 'External Receiver 1

    Installation of the 'External receiver 1' Setup Home Press Aor Bto select. Then press OK to confirm. Setup If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box), you Choose item to set up : Language English must also install it in the GUIDE Plus+ ®...
  • Page 51 Select the input socket of the DVD recorder to which the receiver is connected. a My external receiver is connected only via aerial cable Press O to move to the next page. Confirm 'Antenna (RF lead)' using OK . Enter the channel number under which the external receiver is stored in the DVD recorder.
  • Page 52 a My external receiver does not display the programme number During installation, the external receiver will be switched to a different programme number. If the receiver does not display the programme number, you must check the 'Video window' (left top corner in the GUIDE ®...

  • Page 53: Continue Set-Up

    Continue set up Check the settings shown on the screen. Setup Home Press Aor Bto select. Then press OK to confirm. If the settings are not correct, choose the line in which you want to change the settings and confirm with OK . Setup Choose item to set up : Language...

  • Page 54: Using The Guide Plus+ ® System

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ System ® General 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).

  • Page 55: The 'Grid' Screen

    Function buttons (colour buttons) If GUIDE Plus+ ® information has been loaded, function buttons (colour fields) at the top of the screen indicate that you can perform various actions in the GUIDE Plus+ ® screen. (Red ( ZOOM ), Green ( ANGLE ), Yellow ( SUBTITLE ), Blue ( AUDIO ) whose function depends on the respective menu.
  • Page 56 In the top left of the screen you will see a video picture of the current show of the selected TV channel. Unlocking / Locking the picture of the TV channel in the top left corner Normally the video picture here is locked to the TV channel which you select ®...

  • Page 57: The 'Search' Screen

    The 'Search' screen Home Search displays programme listings by categories of interest. Press Bto use. Press Dfor Grid. Press Cfor Schedule This menu lets you access show listings organised by category. This is an even easier way of Search Schedule Info Editor Movies...

  • Page 58: The 'Schedule' Screen

    The 'Schedule' screen Quality Frequency VPS/PDC Home Recording quality M2, Single recording 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 Grid Search Schedule...

  • Page 59: The 'Info' Screen

    The 'Info' screen 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 . Select the corresponding subcategorywith P- B , P+ A .

  • Page 60: The 'Setup' Screen

    Entering the TV channel of an external receiver 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 ®...

  • Page 61: On Screen Information

    On screen information You can check or change many of the functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Symbols in the menu bar Press SYSTEM-MENU to open and close the menu bar (main menu). Use D and C to select the relevant function.

  • Page 62: Field For Temporary Messages

    Field for temporary messages The top left corner of the menu line contains a field for temporary messages relating to the various operating modes. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions have been activated: Shuffle Scan Repeat entire disc Repeat title Repeat track...

  • Page 63: Operating Mode Symbols

    Operating mode symbols Recording Stop Playback Playback Pause Record Pause Search forwards (8x speed) Search backwards (8x speed) Slow motion Tuner information box This field is located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel and the TV channel name for the selected programme are displayed.

  • Page 64: Playback

    Playback General notes on playback With this DVD recorder you can play back the following systems: •) DVD Video •) (Super)Video CD Disc •) DVD+RW Disc •) DVD+R Disc •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalised) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3 CD You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the...

  • Page 65: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    Opening/closing the tray using the remote control You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control. Press and hold the STOP h button on the remote control until the dialog box shows 'OPENING' or 'CLOSING'. Playback starts automatically. A menu may appear when a DVD is played back.

  • Page 66: Playing A Dvd+Rw/ +R Disc

    Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc If the disc is write-protected or a finalised DVD+R disc, playback starts automatically. P- B or playback does not start automatically, use C01 ANNA P+ A button to select the title you want to play on the index screen.

  • Page 67: Playing An Mp3 Cd

    Playing an MP3 CD 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. When creating MP3 CDs please note the following: File system: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels...

  • Page 68: Playing A (Super) Video Cd

    Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The video CD must be PBC compatible (see CD case). 'PBC' is active in the default settings. Insert a (Super) Video CD.

  • Page 69: Additonal Playback Features

    Additonal playback features Changing to another title/chapter 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: Still Picture

    Still picture During playback, press PAUSE 9 to stop playback and display a still 2:04 picture. Frame advance via menu bar 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 .

  • Page 71: Repeat/Shuffle Play

    Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9 from where playback should start. Confirm with OK . a The time entered will flash on the screen b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or Problem cancel the function by pressing SYSTEM-MENU .

  • Page 72: Scan Feature

    Scan feature This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD). During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select ' ' using PLAY MODE . After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next chapter/index.

  • Page 73: Select The Audio Language

    Select the audio language 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. You can change the audio language either using the menu of the inserted disc ( DISC-MENU button) or the AUDIO button.

  • Page 74: Disc Manager (Dm)

    Disc Manager (DM) General information 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 made with this DVD recorder.

  • Page 75: Removing Discs From The Disc Manager

    Disc Manager Find title Browse discs Disc number001 Remove a disc Disc number001 a When I insert a disc I see a number on the screen in the title Add current disc Next free disc number= 001 overview in the top left hand corner b You have inserted a disc that has already been registered by the Disc Problem Manager.

  • Page 76: Searching For A Title In The Disc Manager

    Searching for a title in the Disc Manager This function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the Disc Manager. Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control. Select 'Find title' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . A list of the titles of all recordings stored in the Disc Manager (DM) Disc Manager will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 77: Searching Discs

    Searching discs 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. Select 'Browse discs' using P- B or P+ A . Confirm with C .

  • Page 78: Searching For A Blank Section

    Searching for a blank section You can search for space for a new recording on the disc (at least 1 minute of blank space), for example at the end of existing recordings. This only works with discs which have already been stored in the Disc Manager. Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control.

  • Page 79: Manual Recording

    Manual recording General Which discs can I use for recording? With this DVD recorder, you can record on two types of DVD: DVD+RW This disc can be written to and then the contents deleted. DVD+R This type of disc can only be recorded once. If you want to play this DVD in a DVD player it must be finalized using the 'Finalise disc' function.

  • Page 80: Recording Without Automatic Switch-Off

    Recording without automatic switch off Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Insert a disc on which the recording is to be made. This disc is then checked for content and system. READING' will appear on the display. a Index display b A DVD+RW disc has been inserted that already contains recordings.

  • Page 81: Interrupt Recording (Pause)

    1:16:51 Insert chapter markers During recording you can mark scenes so you can find them or hide them later. During recording, press FSS & at the start point. 'Inserting marker' appears on the TV screen. In the display, the number of the 'CHAPTER' increases by one.

  • Page 82: Recording With Automatic Switch-Off (Otr One-Touch-Recording)

    Recording with automatic switch off (OTR one touch recording) 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: Lining Up Recordings Within A Title (Assemble Cut)

    Select 'Protected' with the P- B button and confirm with OK . 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, 'DISC LOCK' will appear on the display and 'Disc locked' will appear on the screen. If you later decide to record on the disc, follow these steps but select 'Unprotected' at step 5 .

  • Page 84: Selecting The Recording Type (Quality)

    Selecting the recording type (Quality) You can select the picture quality of the recording using the recording quality feature and hence the maximum recording time per disc. To check the quality of a recording mode you can make a 'test recording' with the desired recording mode.

  • Page 85: Automatic Recording From A Satellite Receiver (Sat Recording)

    Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) You can use this function if your own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a scart cable and a programming function (timer). For more information, please see the operating instructions for the satellite receiver.

  • Page 86: Direct Record

    Direct Record Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the DVD recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched off DVD recorder takes the current TV 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: Switching 'Direct Record' On Or Off

    Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 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 ' Select 'Record settings' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with Select 'Direct Record' using P- B or P+ A .

  • Page 88: Managing The Disc Contents

    Managing the disc contents General Charly 1 00:29:59 • M1 When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the Fri15/02/2003 beginning of the recording: Empty title •) Name of the recording 01:30:01 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: Favorite Scene Selection

    Favorite Scene Selection 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. Insert chapter markers 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. a The number of chapters ('C') has increased by two or more numbers 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: Deleting Chapter Markers

    Deleting chapter markers Within a title you can delete either all markers or individual markers. While the relevant chapter is playing, press FSS & on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV Favorite Scene Selection screen.

  • Page 92: Dividing Titles

    Dividing titles You can divide a title into several sections (titles) of any size. Each of these sections (titles) is identified by its own index. Note: This division cannot be undone. Can I divide titles on DVD+R discs? As recordings on DVD+R discs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles.

  • Page 93: Playing The Entire Title

    Save the new name with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation. To end, press D . Playing the entire title If you have hidden certain sections (chapters) of a title, this setting lets you watch the entire title including the hidden sections.

  • Page 94: Disc Settings

    Disc settings This screen appears beforethe first title and contains general information about the current disc. Philips1 00:35:59 used Fri15/02/2003 You can: •) change the name of the disc •) activate or deactivate write protection on the disc •) Finish editing (make the disc DVD compatible) DVD playback •) finalise a DVD+R •) delete a DVD+RW...

  • Page 95: Finishing Editing

    Finishing editing 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: Erase Dvd+Rw Disks

    To confirm press OK . 'Working' appears on the TV screen. A bar will move from left to right indicating progress. Erase DVD+RW disks In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears on the TV screen. Select 'Erase disc' using P+ A or P- B and confirm with OK .

  • Page 97: Programming A Recording (Timer)

    Programming a recording (TIMER) General Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. On this DVD recorder you can pre-programme up to six recordings and 3 reminders (to watch) within a period of one month.

  • Page 98: Programming Recordings With The Guide Plus+ System

    Programming recordings with the GUIDE Plus+ ® System The GUIDE Plus+ ® System has made it even easier to programme recordings. All you have to do is select the show you want to record from a channel listing. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

  • Page 99: Programming Recordings With The Video Plus+ System

    You can also program TV shows that you just want to watch Press the green function button ('Watch' on the screen) instead of the red. The TV show is stored in the memory for favourite shows. The line is displayed in a different colour. Repeat steps , until all recordings have been programmed.
  • Page 100 Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits long Manual Home VIDEO Plus+ Please enter the PlusCode programming number and and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your press OK to confirm. TV listings magazine.

  • Page 101: Programming Recordings Without The Video Plus

    If all information is correct, press the OK button. The data is stored. To end, press TIMER s . Insert a recordable disc (one without write protection). The inserted disk is checked. Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m .
  • Page 102 Check the data you entered. If necessary, go back a position to change entered data using the green function button. Enter the programme number of the TV channel using the number buttons 0..9 Quality Frequency VPS/PDC Home Recording quality M2, Recording quality M2 Selecting a TV channel from the listing ®...

  • Page 103: How To Change Or Delete A Programmed Recording (Timer)

    How to change or delete a programmed 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 'Schedule' screen will appear. Use P- B or P+ A to select the programmed recording you want Quality Frequency VPS/PDC...

  • Page 104: Nextview Link

    'NexTView Link' This DVD recorder is equipped with the 'NexTView Link' feature. If your television is also equipped with 'NexTView', you can mark TV programmes on the television for programming. These TV programmes will automatically be transmitted to a TIMER block on the DVD recorder.

  • Page 105: User Preferences

    Picture setting Sound setting Language setting Additional settings Remote control settings Control the DVD recorder using the remote control of your Philips TV Disc settings Recording settings Installation Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

  • Page 106: Picture Settings

    Picture settings You can choose the following features in this menu: 'TV shape' The picture signal from your DVD Recorder can be set to match your TV screen. Picture TV shape 16:9 '4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' picture with black bars at the top and bottom Black level shift '4:3 panscan': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.

  • Page 107: Sound Settings

    Sound settings 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 'Off' in the 'Digital output' menu. 'Digital output' You can select one of the following settings for devices that are connected to the COAX Sound OUT or OPTICAL AUDIO OUT sockets:...

  • Page 108: Additional Settings

    'Subtitle' Subtitle language 'Menu' Screen menu language Additional settings You can select the following functions in this menu: 'Status box' Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the Features current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. Status box You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display Standby...

  • Page 109: Remote Control Settings

    'DVD player': The DVD recorder responds to the supplied remote control and the remote control of a DVD player (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 110: Access Control (Child Lock)

    Access control (Child Lock) Child lock (DVD and VCD) This feature enables discs to be locked for children. When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before a disc can be played. You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, despite the child lock •)'Play always': This disc is stored in a memory with space for 50 child-safe discs.

  • Page 111: Authorising A Disc

    Authorising a disc Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay. Using P+ A or P- B select 'Play once' or 'Play always'. Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 . Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. For these discs, each side must be authorised.

  • Page 112: Changing The Country

    Confirm 'Access control' using C . Enter a 4-digit code of your choice. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation. Disc features Access control Enter code… Select the 'Parental level' using P+ A or P- B and confirm with Auto resume C .

  • Page 113: Changing The Pin Code

    Changing the PIN code Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears ' icon using D or C . Select the ' (Disc features)' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with Select '...

  • Page 114: Before You Call An Engineer

    The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. You can also visit our web page 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' . Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your recorder ready.
  • Page 115 PROBLEM SOLUTION Data transfer is controlled via pin nr. 10 of the scart cable. It is possible that the connection to this pin is interrupted or that the signal is distorted by an additional device connected to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. Remove any scart switch boxes, mixing consoles, signal amplifiers, ...
  • Page 116 PROBLEM SOLUTION The programme number of the TV channel is not available in the GUIDE Plus+ ® system or allocation is wrong. To change or check the channel data, proceed as follows: Press GUIDE/TV . Press P+ A . The wrong TV channel Select 'Editor' with C .
  • Page 117 PROBLEM SOLUTION Distorted sound coming from a 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. connected hi fi amplifier The picture is The TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV set (PAL/NTSC).
  • Page 118 PROBLEM SOLUTION This message may appear if you instert a disc that was not finalised. DVD+R's that have not been finalised are very sensitive to fingerprints, dust, or dirt. This may cause problems during recording. To use the disc again, follow the next steps Make sure that the surface of the disc is clean.
  • Page 120 P-2795 L-A-VEHLA Phone: 2274 8250 Tel: 0810 00 12 03 PORTUGAL Phone: 352-1-4163063 OY PHILIPS AB PHILIPS INFO CENTER PHILIPS CE, The Philips Centre, Sinikalliontie 3, Alexanderstrasse 1 420 - 430 London Road, 02630 Espo 20099 Hamburg Croydon, Surrey Helsinki...

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