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Bedienungsanleitung
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2005-09-16 2:15:10 PM

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  • Page 1 User Manual Bedienungsanleitung cover_dvdr5350h_17631.indd 1 2005-09-16 2:15:10 PM...
  • Page 2 See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. cover_dvdr5350h_17631.indd 2 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR5350H, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 3 Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
  • Page 4 LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
  • Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------6 Deutsch --------------------------------------- 92 cover_dvdr5350h_17631.indd 5 2005-09-16 2:15:15 PM...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) handling care ...8 Product Information ... 9 Introduction ...9 Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Special features ...10 Product Overview Main Unit ...
  • Page 7 Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVD ... 47~48 About copying ...47 Discs for recording ...47 Copying to a recordable DVD ... 48 Disc Library Using the Disc Library ... 49 Storing the recorded DVD data in the Disc Library ... 49 Finding a recorded title ...

  • Page 8: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Introduction This recorder has a built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD), you can record up to 250 hours of video (in SEP record mode) on the internal 160GB (GigaByte) hard disk. With both recordable DVD and high capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the flexibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.

  • Page 10: Special Features

    Product Information Special features Philips provides the best possible connection between your recorder and other home cinema equipment. The recorder is controlled by external devices (for example, receivers and TVs) via Cinema Link and is automatically set to the right system settings.

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. Disc tray OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. GUIDE – Enters/exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. –...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    – Jumps forward/backward by a specified length of time in tuner mode. EDIT – Enters/Exits the editing menu. TV VOL +- – Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips TV with RC5 code only). MUTE – Mutes or restores the volume. Colour coded buttons –...
  • Page 13 TUNER – Switches to the recorder’s tuner mode (TV channel). TV/HDD (only applicable when using the EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket to connect your TV) – Switches to the device that is connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket of this recorder.
  • Page 14 Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications ( the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. –...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Cable Satellite Antenna Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using this recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programmes.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Option 1 Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the playback from this recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using the Scart socket (best picture quality) ...
  • Page 17 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Option 4: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required. It provides superior picture quality when watching DVD movies.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from this recorder. However, this connection is not required if this recorder is connected to the TV using the supplied scart cable. Option 1: Using the analogue audio sockets You can connect the recorder to a two...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Optional Connections

    (back panel) Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 15 for the complete connection to your TV.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to HDD and allows the VCR to be used for playback on the TV if the recorder is turned off. IMPORTANT! Your new recorder can replace the VCR for all your recording needs.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections Back of a Satellite Box (example only) Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Keep the existing antenna connection to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA on the recorder.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Camcorder

    Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting to a camcorder You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side which provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using the DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.
  • Page 23 Step 2: Optional Connections Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In socket Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides very good picture quality. Alternatively, you can use VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS).

  • Page 24: Step 3: Installation And Set-Up

    Step 3: Installation and Set-up The basic installation menu will appear the very first time you turn on this recorder. These settings will help you set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation, language settings and the GUIDE Plus+ system.
  • Page 25 Step 3: Installation and Set-up The Channel Search menu appears on then TV. Select { Channel Search } in the menu and press OK on the remote control to start It takes a few minutes to complete.  CHANNEL SEARCH Automatic Channel search will find and store all channels.

  • Page 26: Step 4: Set-Up The Guide Plus+ System

    Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system Your recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ system. This system offers a free interactive programme guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area. Before you can enjoy this feature, you have to define your geographic location and your current setup devices in order to receive correct GUIDE Plus+ TV listing data.
  • Page 27 Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system e) Identify the socket through which your external receiver is plugged into the recorder (for example ‘EXT 2’ for EXT2 AUX-I/O) and press OK. { Antenna (RF lead) } Select this if the external receiver is connected via the antenna cable.

  • Page 28: Guide Plus+ System Introduction

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ system GUIDE Plus+ system introduction After the GUIDE Plus+ setup and data download is completed, you can start to explore the different features and areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press GUIDE on the remote control. Use ...

  • Page 29: Guide Plus+ Menu Bar

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ system GUIDE Plus+ menu bar The GUIDE Plus+ system consists of seven areas in the menu bar: Press GUIDE on the remote control. The GUIDE Plus+ screen appears.  Press  to highlight the menu bar, then press ...
  • Page 30 Using the GUIDE Plus+ system ‘My TV’ screen The My TV screen allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define the profile by channels, categories and/or by keywords. It enables you to quickly and easily find something of interest to watch, or record.

  • Page 31: Using The Guide Plus+ System

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ system ‘Editor’ screen The Editor screen is the central location for you to manage your channels. Every change in the Editor leads to a change in the Grid. You can assign programme numbers to the TV channels, switch channel On or Off and select a channel source (Tuner, External Receiver).

  • Page 32: Control Tv Programmes

    Control TV Programmes Switching on to TV programme TUNER PAUSE JUMP-BACK INFO Turn on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on this recorder. If no TV programme appears on the ...

  • Page 33: Using The Remote Control

    About temporary HDD storage/Time Shift video bar The current TV programme will be stored in the temporary hard disk storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer) once the recorder is turned on. It will continuously store up to six (6) hours of TV programmes.

  • Page 34: Default Recording Settings

    Before Recording Default recording settings You can preset your recording settings in the recording setup menu. Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The system setup menu appears.  Press  to select { Preferences }. Press  to select { Recording }. Recording Preferences Record mode...

  • Page 35: Before Recording

    Recordings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Record mode The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time on the HDD (hard disk drive), see page 34 on ‘Recording Mode Setting Chart’. Important! When copying from HDD to a recordable DVD, the recording mode of the selected recording in the HDD will automatically be transferred.

  • Page 36: Record To Hard Disk

    Record to Hard Disk IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programmes, video tapes, discs, and other material that are copyright cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording TV programmes Follow the instructions below to record the TV programmes onto the HDD, where you can store for future viewing and copy to a recordable DVD disc if required.

  • Page 37: Simultaneous Record And Play Function

    Simultaneous record and play function While recording the TV programme to the HDD is in progress, you can play a previously recorded title from the HDD, or play a DVD video disc, or watch the playback from other connected device. Playback from HDD Press HDD-BROWSER, then press ...

  • Page 38: Direct Recording From Tv

    Record to Hard Disk Direct recording from TV If you have connected this recorder to your TV using a scart cable, you can immediately start recording the programme which is currently being shown on the TV while the recorder is in standby mode.

  • Page 39: About Timer Recording

    About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. This recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this recorder, you can schedule up to 25 recordings at a time and up to six (6) hours for each recording.

  • Page 40: Timer Recording (Showview System)

    Record to Hard Disk Timer recording (ShowView system) This is a simple timer programming system. To use it, enter the ShowView programming number associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by this recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording (Manually)

    Timer recording (manually) Turn on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Turn on the recorder and press TIMER on the remote control. The GUIDE Plus+ schedule screen  appears. Press the Green button on the remote control for The recording date appears.

  • Page 42: Changing/Deleting A Timer Recording

    Record to Hard Disk Changing/Deleting a timer recording Turn on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Turn on the recorder and press TIMER on the remote control. The GUIDE Plus+ schedule screen ...

  • Page 43: Record To Hard Disk Or Recordable Dvd

    Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD Recording from a DV Camcorder When you connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN socket of this recorder, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder using the recorder’s remote control. Furthermore, smart chaptering feature ensures the chapter markers are created at each break in the images.
  • Page 44 Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD To use the recorder’s remote control to control the camcorder operation during recording, press the Green button on the remote control for { DV CONTROL }. The DV control buttons display on the ...

  • Page 45: Recording From Camcorder

    Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD Recording from camcorder When you connect the camcorder to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO socket at the front panel of this recorder or the EXT1 or EXT2 socket at the back panel, follow the steps below to make the camcorder recording.

  • Page 46: Recording From An External Device (Vcr/Dvd Player)

    Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD Recording from an external device (VCR/DVD player) You can record from an external device which is connected to this recorder’s input socket. For copy protected material, it cannot be recorded on this recorder. IMPORTANT! It is not possible to record the disc playback from this recorder to its...

  • Page 47: Copy From Hard Disk To Recordable Dvd

    Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVD IMPORTANT! It is not possible to record the TV programmes or the scheduled timer programmes directly to a recordable DVD. You can only record it to the HDD and then copy to a recordable DVD. –...

  • Page 48: Copying To A Recordable Dvd

    Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVD Copying to a recordable DVD You can copy any recordings from the HDD to a recordable DVD. The storage capacities of the disc depends on the recording mode that was selected for the recordings in the HDD, see page 35.

  • Page 49: Using The Disc Library

    The Disc Library is an integrated database in this recorder. It gives you a quick and easy access to the recordings you have made onto the recordable DVDs. The Disc Library keeps the information on which video is recorded on which disc, length of recording and remaining disc space.

  • Page 50: Playback From Hard Disk

    Playback from Hard Disk Basic operation Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD browser with an index picture. Press HDD-BROWSER on the remote control. The content menu appears.  Press  repeatedly until the { TITLES } and { INFO } menus appear.

  • Page 51: Sorting The Titles Display Order

    Sorting the titles display order You may organise the titles in a specific order according to certain criteria for easy locating the recordings. This order will remain until you exit the content menu. Press HDD-BROWSER on the remote control. The content menu appears. ...

  • Page 52: Playback From Disc

    (CD-Rewritable) Audio/Video format or MP3/JPEG files. TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used. dvdr5350H_EU_Eng537.indd 52 IMPORTANT! –...
  • Page 53 BACK on the remote control. To stop playback, press STOP TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.
  • Page 54 – This recorder does not support MP3PRO audio format. TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.

  • Page 55: Playback From Disc

    TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.

  • Page 56: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Creating a slideshow playlist (album) You can customise the JPEG picture slideshow playback within a disc by storing your selection in an album. This recorder can handle up to a maximum of 100 JPEG pictures in one album on a recordable disc, depending on the JPEG file parameters.
  • Page 57 Additional Playback Features Edit the album You can re-arrange the picture position in the album in order to create the desired slideshow playback order, or remove the photo(s) from the album. The order and number of the pictures in the ‘PHOTO ROLLS’ remains unchanged. Insert a JPEG photo CD (CD, DVD±RW, DVD±R).

  • Page 58: Selecting Another Title/Chapter/ Track

    Additional Playback Features Selecting another title/ chapter/ track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback,  Press to go to the next title/chapter/ track.

  • Page 59: Repeat / Scan / Shuffle

    Additional Playback Features Repeat play The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. During playback, press the Yellow button on the remote control to select one of the repeat options. Repeat chapter (DVD, DVD±R/±RW  only) Repeat track/title ...

  • Page 60: Using The Toolbar Options

    Additional Playback Features Using the Toolbar options During playback, press SYSTEM on the remote control. The system setup menu appears.  At { Toolbar }, press  to select { Options }. The available options might differ  depending on the situation and disc type. DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1 Options Toolbar...
  • Page 61 Additional Playback Features Switching camera angles This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles. Press  to select { ANGLE } and press ...

  • Page 62: Edit Recordings - Hard Disk

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Changing the title name Some TV channels transmit the name of the programme. In this case, the programme name will automatically be stored when recording to the HDD. Otherwise, only the programme number and date/time of the recording will be stored as title name.

  • Page 63: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can insert/delete chapter markers or hide unwanted scenes. When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.
  • Page 64 Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Merge/split a specific chapter within a recording You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker (using the SPLIT option) or remove a chapter marker (using the MERGE option). During HDD recording playback, press EDIT on the remote control. Press the Green button on the remote control for { CHAPTER }.
  • Page 65 Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Dividing titles You can divide a title into two or more titles. You can use this function to separate and delete undesired portions of a recording, such as commercials. WARNING! Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed.

  • Page 66: Edit Recordings - Hard Disk

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Showing the hidden scene During playback, press EDIT on the remote control. While in video editing mode, the  hidden chapter will play. 00:01:02 00:00 [EDIT] = Exit NO CHAPTER CHAPTER DIVIDE STOP SHOW Press the Blue button on the remote control for { SHOW }, it will mark the beginning of scene to show.

  • Page 67: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd

    About editing recordable DVDs This recorder offers various disc edit options. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the editing menu. If a DVD±R has been finalised, it cannot be edited. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player.

  • Page 68: Deleting Recordings/Titles

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Deleting recordings/titles You can delete a specific title from the disc. However, for DVD±R disc, the deleted space cannot be used for further recordings. Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder. The Index Picture screen appears. ...

  • Page 69: Changing The Disc/Title Name

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Changing the disc/title name The original disc/title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc/title name by following the steps below. Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder. The Index Picture screen appears. ...

  • Page 70: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video Title content after a recording has been made. You can add/delete chapter marker or Chapter hide unwanted scenes. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter chapter markers When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.

  • Page 71: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd

    +RW | SHREK | EDIT MODE Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD { TITLE } Yellow button – Select this to access title editing menu. 00:01:02 00:00 [EDIT] = Exit NO CHAPTERS CHAPTER DIVIDE BACK { DIVIDE } - for DVD±RW only Select this to create a new title from the current point of playback.

  • Page 72: System Menu Options

    System Menu Options Recorder Preferences Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The system setup menu appears.  Press  to select { Preferences } and press  repeatedly to view the available setup options, then press  to access. Recording Sound Preferences Setup...

  • Page 73: Disc Settings

    If a DVD±RW has been recorded in a computer drive or in another recorder, the Picture Index screen may not be displayed correctly. This feature allows you to change the format of the disc to ‘Philips’ type. Once you press OK, a message to confirm your action will appear on the Delete all Select this to delete all the recordings from the current recordable DVD.
  • Page 74 System Menu Options Access settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) You will be prompted to enter the four-digit pin code. – When doing this for the first time, use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 – If you forget your four-digit pin code, key in ‘1504’. Then enter any Childlock With this feature, you can prevent children from viewing certain discs or the recorded titles in the HDD.

  • Page 75: Recorder Setup

    Recorder Setup Before you start... Mark the contents in the temporary HDD storage (time shift buffer) for which you wish to record to the HDD, see page 33. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you access the { Setup } option. Press SYSTEM on the remote control.
  • Page 76 System Menu Options System settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Eco mode This is an energy saving mode. { On } { Off } Second RC { On } { Off } Select the level of On-screen display information. { Full } { Reduced } { Normal }...
  • Page 77 Time-Date settings Clock preset The time/date can be set automatically to this recorder if the stored TV channel transmits time signal. { Auto } { XXX } (preset number) { Off } If the time/date is incorrect, you must manually set the time/date here. Time { 00 : 00 } Date...
  • Page 78 System Menu Options System Menu Options Analogue Channel settings Although this recorder selects all the available analogue TV channels Analogue Ch. during basic installation, you may want to repeat the process later if more Setup channels become available in your area or if you are reinstalling the Auto search recorder.
  • Page 79 Analogue Channel settings - Manual Search Analogue Ch. Setup Entry mode Entry 167.5 MHz In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found Preset P 04 Analogue Ch. and stored during basic installation. In this case, you will need to search Preset name RTL4 Setup...

  • Page 80: System Menu Options

    System Menu Options Audio Output settings Digital output This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s COAXIAL/ OPTICAL OUT socket to connect other audio/video device. { All } { PCM } { Off } Language settings Menu Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display.

  • Page 81: Firmware Upgrade

    Installing the latest firmware Periodically Philips will issue upgrades for System the firmware that was initially installed in Setup your recorder as the firmware is Eco mode Second RC continuously refined for greater stability Full and compatibility of the recorder.

  • Page 82: General Information

    General Information Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.

  • Page 83: Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power.
  • Page 85 Problem (General) No sound. No TV signal received from the recorder. The message ‘Disc contains unknown data’ appears. The message ‘NO SIGNAL’ appears. ‘X’ appears at the bottom of the TV screen. The message ‘Insert recordable disc’ appears. The message ‘Collision’ appears.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Problem (Playback) Disc will not play. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifier. The recorded DVD cannot be played back on another DVD player.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Problem (Recording) Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the ShowView system. The index screen flickers when a DVD±R is inserted. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when prerecorded video tapes.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications Disc types • Recording : DVD+R/-R DVD+R Double layer, DVD+RW/-RW • Playing: DVD-Video, MP3-CD, CD-R/CD-RW, Video CD/SVCD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Picture CD, MP3-CD, Audio CD Picture/Display • D/A Converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D Converter: 9 bit, 27 MHz •...

  • Page 89: Glossary

    Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide- screens is 16:9.

  • Page 90: Display Panel Symbols/Messages

    Display panel symbols/messages The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display:  00:00 Multifunction display/text line – Title/track number – Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Error or warning messages – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –...

  • Page 91: Display Panel Symbols/Messages

    Insert a new disc or use a disc containing NTSC recordings. dvdr5350H_EU_Eng537.indd 91 (continued)  PHILIPS The recorder has been turned on.  PHOTO MMM/NNN Number of the current photo (for Photo mode). MMM represents the order of the current photo, NNN represents the total number of photos in the album.

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