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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    Need help fast? Read your Quick-Use Guide and/or Owner’s Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.p4c.philips.com or call 1-800-PHILIPS (744-5477) while with your product.
  • Page 2 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 4 As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www. p4c.philips.com for software upgarde. ‘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: Special Functions

    Your PHILIPS DVD recorder has a number of special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD recorder easier for you. Using the ‘Digital Photo Manager’, you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the input jacks (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2) ... 16 Connecting a Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box ... 16 Connecting a VCR/DVD player ... 17 Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks ... 18 Option 1: Using DV In jack ... 18 Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In jack ...
  • Page 7 Recording Discs for recording ... 37 Recording settings ... 37 Recording mode ... 38 Recording language ... 38 Inserting chapter markers ... 38 Filter mode ... 39 Manual recording ... 39-40 Manual recording with automatic turn-off (one touch recording) ... 40 Deleting a recording ...

  • 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 Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 9: General Information

    Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD+RW or DVD+R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players.

  • Page 10: Connecting To Tv

    Connecting to TV General The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programs using your DVD recorder. Selecting a suitable connection to your TV When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options to connect the DVD recorder and your TV.

  • Page 11: Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr Jacks

    Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr jacks Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal The Component Video (Y Pb Pr) method of transmitting pictures produces the highest quality as the video signal is split into its Y (brightness), Pb and Pr (blue minus brightness, red minus brightness) components.
  • Page 12 Connecting to TV Proceed to page 24 to continue the first installation. IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only available through Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive TV is required. Turn on the progressive scan feature after complete the first installation (see page 61.) –...

  • Page 13: Option 2 : Using S-Video (Y/C) Jack

    Option 2 : Using S-Video (Y/C) jack Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and color signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN jack is also called a Hosiden jack. Have the following cables ready: 1) Antenna cable 2) S-Video (SVHS) cable (not supplied)

  • Page 14: Option 3 : Using Video (Cvbs) Jack

    Connecting to TV Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) jack Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS.) In this method of transmission, the color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable.

  • Page 15: Option 4 : Using Antenna Jack Only

    Option 4 : Using Antenna jacks only Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal Use this connection only if your TV set has a single Antenna In jack and does not have any audio/video jacks. For this type of connection, you need to set the channel of the TV set to follow that of the DVD recorder.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Additional Devices

    Using the input sockets (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2) You can connect a video cassette recorder (VCR,) DVD player, decoder, satellite receiver or cable box to the input jacks at the back of the DVD recorder (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT 2.) The possible connection is depending on the capabilities of the additional devices.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr/Dvd Player

    Use a S-video cable to connect the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO (Y/C) (IN-EXT2) input jack to the corresponding S-VHS output jack on the VCR/DVD player (as shown on the below illustration.) Use a video (CVBS) cable to connect the DVD recorder’s VIDEO (CVBS)

  • Page 18: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Connecting Additional Devices Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side. Option 1: Using DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.

  • Page 19: Using Analog Audio Output Jacks

    Connecting to Additional Devices Using analog audio output jacks STEREO AUDIO IN You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system. Use an audio cable to connect AUDIO L/R (OUT 2) (red/white) jacks to one of the following devices with the same input jacks :...

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Remote Control STANDBY-ON 2 – Turn on or off the DVD recorder. TIMER – Access or exit the timer recording menu. SYSTEM-MENU – Access or exit the system menu. DVDR610_615_37_Engfinal434 1 2: Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. 34: Cursor buttons for moving up/down or change TV channel at the recorder in Tuner mode.
  • Page 21 TV MODE – Switch to TV source mode. After that, you may use the following buttons to control most of the Philips TV set: – STANDBY 2: Turn off the TV set. – 0-9: Press to select a TV channel at the –...

  • Page 22: Inserting Batteries

    Remote Control Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Caution! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    STANDBY-ON 2 – Turn on or off the DVD recorder. Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE ç – Open or close the disc tray. Display panel – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. PLAY 2 – Play a disc. REC 0 –...

  • Page 24: Installing The Dvd Recorder

    Installing the DVD Recorder First Installation The First Installation menu will appear the very first time you turn on the DVD recorder. These settings will help you set up the basic DVD recorder features easily, including TV channels and language options.

  • Page 25: First Installation

    Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched them on. The automatic channel search will detect the signals and save all the available program channels. Press OK again to start automatic TV channel search.

  • Page 26: Tv Channel Programming

    Installing the DVD Recorder TV channel programming Although the DVD recorder selects available TV channels during first installation, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become available in your area or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder. Automatic TV channel search This will erase and replace all previously stored TV channels.

  • Page 27: Setting Up Vcr Plus+ Channels

    ® Setting up VCR Plus+ You need to program the DVD recorder with your local channel information before you can use VCR Plus+ programming system. Press SYSTEM-MENU. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up .} Press 2 repeatedly to select { Analog Ch.} Press 4 repeatedly to select { VCR Plus+...

  • Page 28: Setting The Time And Date

    Installing the DVD Recorder Setting the time and date Manual time/date settings If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Manual clock setting overrides automatic clock setting. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 29: Setting The Language

    Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.

  • Page 30: Playback

    Playback Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable;) can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable;) can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

  • Page 31: Starting Disc Playback

    Starting disc playback If a dialog appears on the TV showing : { Do you want to access the disc content? } ➜ Select { Yes } to show the disc content menu (see page 53 “Browsing the discs”.) ➜ Select { No } to switch to the last active mode.

  • Page 32: Playing A Dvd+R(W)

    Playback (cont’d) Playing a DVD+R(W) disc Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc. If the disc content menu appears on the TV Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the menu and select a title to play, then press PLAY 2. To stop playback, press STOP 9.

  • Page 33: Additional Playback Features

    Using Toolbar options Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. At { Toolbar ,} press 2 to select { Options .} Press 3 4 to select the setting you want to adjust. ➜ If the selection in the menu is grayed out, that means the feature is not available or not possible to change at the...

  • Page 34: Changing Audio Soundtrack Language

    Additional Playback Features Changing audio soundtrack language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channel. This function can also be accessed via the Red button on the remote control. Press 4 to select { Audio } and press 2 to enter its options.

  • Page 35: Changing To Another Title/Chapter/ Track

    Additional Playback Features Changing to 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 36: Selecting Various Play Mode

    Additional Playback Features Selecting various play mode Repeat play You can select a Chapter, Track, Title or the entire disc for repeat playback. Press Yellow button { REPEAT } repeatedly on the remote control to select one of the repeat options. ➜...

  • Page 37: Recording

    Discs for recording Two different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable) – Discs are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. – To prevent accidental loss of recordings, when you starting recording, hold down the REC button until ‘SAFE RECORD’...

  • Page 38: Recording Mode

    Recording (cont’d) Recording mode The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE button on the remote control.

  • Page 39: Filter Mode

    Filter mode For long play or extended play recording, you can select a suitable filter mode to optimize the video recording. The setting does not influence high quality or standard play recording mode. Press 4 to select { Filter } and press 2 to enter its options.

  • Page 40: Manual Recording With Automatic Turn-Off (One Touch Recording)

    Recording (cont’d) For recording from external device, you have to start play on the external device. While recording in progress, you can press OK to insert a chapter marker wherever necessary. To stop the recording, press STOP 9. ➜ ‘MENU UPDATE’ or ‘CREATE MENU’ appears on the display panel to indicate that the DVD recorder is writing the list of contents.

  • Page 41: Yesdvd Tm

    Creating a YesDVD disc YesDVD™ is offered on your DVD recorder as a limited trial, enabling you to create three (3) free YesDVD discs from this DVD recorder. To create additional YesDVD discs, you have the option to upgrade your DVD recorder to enable unlimited creation of YesDVDs on this DVD recorder.

  • Page 42: About Yesdvd Tm

    YesDVD (cont’d) YesDVD setup and software registration YesDVD allows you to transfer videotapes or other video content to a DVD+R(W) with the professional quality features found in Hollywood movies. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. Press 4 repeatedly to select { Preferences .} Press 2 repeatedly to select { YesDVD .}...
  • Page 43 Option 2: [Requires personal computer with Web browser and Internet connection] 1. Remove the YesDVD disc from your DVD recorder. 2. Insert the YesDVD disc into the disc drive tray on your personal computer. 3. A Web page will automatically launch on your computer to display your PIN code.

  • Page 44: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Introduction Use 'Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right program number and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre- program up to six recordings within a period of 15 days.

  • Page 45: Programming Recording From A Satellite Receiver/Cable Box

    { Repeat } – Select {Weekly}, {Once} or {Mo.-Fr.} (Monday to Friday) recordings and press OK to confirm. { Record mode } – Select a record mode and press OK to confirm. See pages 37~38 “Recording settings - Recording mode”.) To clear the timer entries, press the matching color coded button on the remote control to select { Clear all .}...

  • Page 46: Programming Recordings With Vcr Plus+ System

    Timer Recording Programming recordings ® with VCR Plus+ System ® With the VCR Plus program system, you only need to enter the PlusCode programming number as all the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.

  • Page 47: Changing A Programmed Recording

    Changing a programmed recording Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer overview appears. Press 3 4 to select a timer program which you want to change. Press the matching color coded button on the remote control to select { Change .}...

  • Page 48: Editing/Finalizing Recording

    These editing changes are available for the DVD recorder, but may not be accessible when you play the disc on other DVD player. The edit menu contains the following editable items : – Disc name of a DVD+R(W) –...

  • Page 49: Changing The Disc/Title Name

    Changing the disc/title name Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV. Press EDIT on the remote control. ➜ The edit menu appears. Press 3 4 to select { Disc name } or { Title name } in the menu.

  • Page 50: Video Editing

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Video editing In the edit video mode, the entire recording will be played back regardless of whether they are hidden or not. Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. ➜ The Index Picture screen appears on the TV. Press 3 4 to select a recording.

  • Page 51: Editing Chapter (Merge/Split/Hide)

    Editing chapter (merge/split/hide) Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalized DVD+R. Press EDIT on the remote control. Press the matching color coded button on the remote control to select { Chapter .} ➜ The chapter editing menu appears. 00:01:02 00:00 Press the matching color coded button on the remote control to make your...

  • Page 52: Deleting Chapter Markers

    Editing/Finalising Recording { Append } - for DVD+RW only – Select this to append record to the existing recording from the position of the playback. Continue steps 5~7. For append recording only: Press 3 4 to select the input channel to append : { preset program number }, { EXT1 }, { EXT 2 } or { CAM1 .} Press REC 0 to start append recording.

  • Page 53: Using The Browser

    Browsing the disc You can view and manage possible contents within your discs by using an on-screen console called the Media Browser. Insert a disc into the DVD recorder. ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV. (example of an DVD) (example of an DVD+RW) +RW | MY MOVIES...

  • Page 54: Browsing The Picture Disc

    Using the Browser Browsing the picture disc The Media Browser allows you to view the JPEG pictures discs or playback as a slide show or store them in an album. JPEG Photo can handle up to 100 photos in one album on a DVD+RW or DVD+R from this DVD recorder, depends on the JPEG file parameters.

  • Page 55: Changing The Picture Order Within An Album

    Changing the picture order within an album You can re-arrange the picture position in the album in order to create the desired order of the slide show. The order of the pictures in the photo roll remains unchanged. Press BROWSER on the remote control.

  • Page 56: Changing The Slide Show Settings

    Using the Browser Changing the slide show settings You can adjust the various slide show settings to your individual needs. Press BROWSER on the remote control. ➜ The disc content menu appears. Press 1 2 to select photo roll/album menu and press 3 4 to select a desired photo roll/album folder.

  • Page 57: System Menu - Preferences

    Accessing to the Preferences options Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. Press 4 to select { Preferences .} Press 2 repeatedly to select one of the options from { Preferences } and press 4 to select to a setting you want to adjust.

  • Page 58: Sound

    Picture Index screen may not be displayed correctly. This feature allows you to change the format of the disc to ‘Philips’ type. – Select { Adapt menu } and press OK. A message to confirm your action will appear on the TV, press OK again to proceed.

  • Page 59: System Menu - Setup

    Accessing to the Setup options Turn on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up .} ➜...

  • Page 60: Time-Date

    System Menu - Setup { Display } Allows you to change the brightness of the DVD recorder display panel. – { Bright } : Normal brightness. – { Dimmed } : Medium brightness. – { Off } : Turn off the display. { PBC } - Video CDs only Play Back Control allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following...

  • Page 61: Audio Output

    { Progressive } Allow you to turn on the progressive scan function if the DVD recorder is connected to a TV with progressive scan. – { On } : Select this to enable progressive scan function. – { Off } : Select this to disable the progressive scan function.

  • Page 62: Setting Access Control

    Setting Access Control About Access Control Access Control limits viewing of discs that exceed the limits you set. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of discs.

  • Page 63: Activating/Deactivating The Child Lock

    Activating/Deactivating the child lock This function can prevent children from viewing discs. This DVD recorder can memorize settings for 50 discs. When in use, a four-digit pin code must be entered in order to play a disc. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 64: Restricting Playback By Parental Control

    Setting Access Control Restricting playback by Parental Control Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. 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 No power.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Problem Disc will not play. No picture. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifier. No sound. DVDR610_615_37_Engfinal434 (cont’d) Solution – Insert the disc with the label facing up. –...
  • Page 67 4) Press OK to confirm. – If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe the following 'minimum recording times'. Recording mode : {M1} – 5 minutes, {M2}– 10 minutes, {M2x} –...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The index screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. The message ‘NO SIGNAL’ appears. The message 'Recording of <XX> will start within 1 minute' appears.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Disc types Recording : DVD+RW/+R Playing: DVD-Video, Video CD, SuperVCD,Audio CD, MP3 CD, Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW Record modes recording time / picture quality M1: 60 minutes / high quality M2: 120 minutes / DVD quality M2x: 150 minutes / DVD quality M3: 180 minutes /S-VHS quality M4: 240 minutes / VHS quality M6: 360 minutes / VHS quality...

  • Page 70: Display Panel Symbols/Messages

    Display panel symbols/messages The following symbols/messages may appear on your DVD 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 71: Messages

    A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing NTSC recordings. PHILIPS The DVD recorder has been turned on. PHOTO MMM/NNN Number of the current photo (for Photo mode).

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks 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.
  • Page 73 Philips authorized repair facility (see warranty service phone numbers in next col- umn). After the period of one (1) year, Philips will no longer be responsible for charges incurred. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Philips will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for defective parts.
  • Page 74 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA DVDR615 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 246 14221 Print in China SgpJP-0434-37-1 3139 246 14221 DVDR610_615_37_Engfinal434 8/16/04, 4:12 PM...

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