Introduction; Cleaning Discs - Philips DVDR985 Owner's Manual

6 Introduction

Welcome!
Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs. You can
record TV programs, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index
Picture Screen. Plus, the recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD Players and
DVD-ROM drives. You'll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and
DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with video cassette tapes.
Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD Recorder.
Features
Digital Theater System
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
DVD-Video Compatibility
Fast Forward/Reverse Search
i.LINK Digital Video (DV) connection
Index Picture Screen
NTSC/PAL compatibility
Paused/Fast/Slow/Step-by-Step/Zoomed
Playback
Package Contents
DVD Recorder
Remote control with two AA batteries
AC power cord
One blank Philips DVD+RW
One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip,
with single prong in center of tip)
One S-Video cable (black with silver tip)
Environmental Information
Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries,
and old equipment.
Safety Information
Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand, or heat sources.
Place the DVD Recorder on a firm, flat surface.
Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
When placing the DVD Recorder in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the DVD
Recorder for ventilation.

Cleaning Discs

When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the Disc from the center out, in a
straight line.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray
intended for analog discs.
Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the DVD Recorder from cold to warm surround-
ings. Playing a Disc is not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the
Recorder until normal playback is possible.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
"DTS" and "DTS DIGITAL SURROUND" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
TRUSURROUND, SRS, and
from SRS Labs, Inc.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manu-
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics.
are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TRUSURROUND technology is manufactured under license
Progressive Scan compatibility
Repeat and Repeat A-B playback
Time Search
TruSurround by SRS
VCR Plus+ Programming
One three-strand Component Video Cable
(ends have blue, green, and red stripes)
Two two-strand audio cables (ends have red
and white stripes)
One composite video cable (end has a yellow
stripe)
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