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Philips DVDR520H/75 Quick Start Manual

Philips DVDR520H/75 Quick Start Manual

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ABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
Accessories ...................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ......................................... 2
Warnings, cautions and others ...................................... 3
Disc information .............................................................. 4
Remote control ............................................................... 5
Front panel connections ................................................ 6
Display window .............................................................. 6
Rear panel connections ................................................. 7
For better video quality.................................................. 9
S-Video out .............................................................. 9
Component out ......................................................... 9
For better audio quality ............................................... 10
Connection to a digital audio device ........................ 10
Digital out optical .................................................... 10
Digital out coaxial ................................................... 10
System menu ................................................................ 12
TV channel search ........................................................ 13
Fine-tuning TV channels manually ............................. 13
Editing TV channels manually ..................................... 13
Channel Editor .............................................................. 14
Setting up G-Code ® System ........................................ 15
GUIDE
Playback ........................................................................ 16
Record ........................................................................... 17
Timer record ................................................................. 18
Copy ............................................................................... 20
Before recording ........................................................... 21
Recording television programs ................................... 21
Adding new recordings ................................................ 22
Changing chapter intervals .......................................... 22
Playing back the last recorded session ...................... 22
Recording from a VCR or Camcorder ......................... 23
One touch record .......................................................... 24
DV recording ................................................................. 24
DV control ...................................................................... 26

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
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1xRemote control
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2x Batteries
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1x A/V cable
TIMER RECORDING
Setting the timer ........................................................... 26
Pausing Live TV Broadcast .......................................... 29
Record and Play ........................................................... 29
Basic playback ............................................................. 30
NEXT, PREVIOUS .................................................. 30
PAUSE/STEP, STOP, DISPLAY ............................. 30
DISC MENU, PLAYLIST .......................................... 30
Navigation operation ................................................... 31
REPEAT, ZOOM ..................................................... 31
SLOW, SEARCH .................................................... 31
A-B REPEAT,SUBTITLE ......................................... 31
AUDIO, ANGLE ...................................................... 31
INFORMATION ....................................................... 31
Playback video titles ................................................... 32
Playback music files .................................................... 33
Playback picture files .................................................. 33
Audio CD playback ...................................................... 34
Playback pictures with music ..................................... 34
Copy from DVD to HDD ................................................ 35
Copy from HDD to DVD ................................................ 35
Browser menu .............................................................. 36
Naming a title .............................................................. 36
Protecting a title .......................................................... 36
Overwriting a title ........................................................ 36
Splitting a title ............................................................. 37
Merging titles ............................................................... 37
Erasing a title ............................................................... 37
Setting a title thumbnail ............................................. 37
Chapter marks relevant setting .................................. 37
Erase .............................................................................. 40
Finalize .......................................................................... 40
Cleanup Disk ................................................................. 41
Defragment .................................................................... 41
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1x AC Power Cord

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Accessories ... 1 Important safety instructions ... 2 Warnings, cautions and others ... 3 Disc information ... 4 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Remote control ... 5 Front panel connections ... 6 Display window ... 6 Rear panel connections ... 7 CONNECTIONS Connecting the antenna cable and television ...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    MPORTANT AFETY Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Follow instructions.

  • Page 3: Warnings, Cautions And Others

    ARNINGS AUTIONS AND CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS UNIT. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 4: Disc Information

    Example of playable DVD-VIDEO disks: n Audio System Dolby Digital DTS (Digital Theater Systems) n Video System (PAL) This DVD recorder accepts PAL signal input. n Aspect Ratio n Others Linear PCM Characteristics This unit can playback DVD-Video discs and the region code is printed on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 5: Controls And Displays

    ONTROLS AND ISPLAYS Remote Control To install batteries — Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) match the marks indicated inside the remote control. CAUTION! — Remove batteries if they are ex- hausted or if the Remote Control will not be used for a long time —...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Connections

    Turns the recorder on and off. 2) DISC TRAY Holds discs securely during recording or playback 3) DV-LINK (IEEE-1394) Jack Connects digital video camcorders to this DVD Recorder. 4) DVD Indicator Lights up when DVD is set as the target device. 5) DISPLAY Panel Operation indicators are displayed here.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    1) TUNER(TV/ANTENNA) Jacks Connects TV/ANTENNA for signal output/input. Note: Playback signals don’ t go through here. Make proper connections before using this DVD Recorder. 2) LINE IN (S-VIDEO) Jack S-Video signal input. 3) AV2 Rear (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Jacks Composite signal input.

  • Page 8: Connections

    ONNECTIONS Before making connections 1) Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made. 2) Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause a viewing problem when playing back a copy-protected disk.

  • Page 9: For Better Video Quality

    ETTER IDEO There are two types of connections (S-Video, and Component video) that provide higher quality viewing. 1. Connecting to a TV via S-Video out Connecting to a TV with a S-Video jack Use a S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-Video output on the unit to the S-Video input on the television. Notes: 1.

  • Page 10: For Better Audio Quality

    ETTER UDIO There are two types of audio connections, analog and digital. Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiver Use an audio cord to connect the AUDIO OUT on the unit to the audio input on a stereo amplifier or a receiver. Connecting to a digital audio device Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.

  • Page 11: Connecting Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    ONNECTING ATELLITE ECEIVER OR ABLE Connecting the cable box/satellite box and television Before using the unit, follow the steps below to connect the unit to the cable box and TV. Connecting to a satellite box or a cable box with COMPOSITE jacks Use AUDIO/VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output of the unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO input on the cable box or satellite receiver.

  • Page 12: System Menu

    YSTEM Remote Control & system menu Follow the steps below to reset personal preferences for using the DVD recorder. Confirm that all connections are secured properly. 1. Press [ STANDBY-ON] to turn on the unit. 2. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the system menu.

  • Page 13: Tv Channel Setup

    If the channel assignment of your TV content provider is changed or if you are reinstalling this DVD recorder, you may need to start this procedure again.This will replace the TV channel stored with the new ones.

  • Page 14: Channel Editor

    HANNEL DITOR To access to the Channel Editor menu, press [SYSTEM MENU], select “TV TUNER,” “Utilities,” “Edit channel” and press [OK]. Or, press [SOURCE] to set “TV” as the input signal source and press [EDIT]. Either way, the Channel Editor menu will be displayed.

  • Page 15: Setting Up G-Code System

    Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the G-Code ® programming number. This 9-digit G-Code ® programming number is found in most TV listings magazines.

  • Page 16: Playback

    UIDE LAYBACK Guide menu is a unique user interface to guide you through basic functions of this recorder. By using the Guide menu, it is less time-consuming to operate this system. Users no longer need to go through normal operations that may require far more steps and different interfaces.

  • Page 17: Record

    UIDE LAYBACK Playback pictures with music 1. Press [ GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Playback” and then press [OK]. 3. Press [p] [q] to select DVD or HDD and then press [OK]. 4. Press [p] [q] to select “Pictures with music” and press [OK].

  • Page 18: Timer Record

    UIDE ECORD Record on DVD 1. Press [ GUIDE] to display the Guide menu. 2. Press [p] [q] to select “Record” and then press [OK]. 3. Press [p] [q] to select the Signal-Input (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, DV ) and press [OK]. If you select “TV,”...
  • Page 19 UIDE IMER 7. Press [p][q] [t] [u] or the numbered buttons (0~9) to set the time and press [OK] when done. 8. Press [p][q] to set “Length” and then press [OK] . 9. Press [p][q] to select “Device” and then press [OK] .

  • Page 20: Copy

    UIDE IMER 6. Use the numbered buttons to enter the G-Code programming number and then press [OK] . After entering the G-Code programming number, the “GCN” and “Present channel number” will be displayed. Press [OK] to set the preset the channel. 8.

  • Page 21: Recording

    CLOSE] to open the disc tray and insert a recordable DVD disc. Press the button again to close the tray. When you insert a new recordable DVD disc, the DVD recorder automatically starts the disc preparation process. 3. Press [SOURCE] and press [p] [q] to select “TV”...

  • Page 22: Adding New Recordings

    (Reference the “Overwrite” function in the “Editing” section for additional details.) Change Chapter Intervals Creating chapters while recording The DVD recorder can automatically divide a session into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5/10/15/20/25/30-minute interval during the recording process. 1. Press [SYSTEM MENU] to display the system menu.

  • Page 23: Recording From A Vcr Or Camcorder

    Video Cassette Recorder or Camcorder to a recordable DVD disc or hard disk drive. This DVD recorder allows basic DV control with the DVD Recorder’ s remote control when connected via the DV Link.

  • Page 24: One Touch Record

    DV recording Before you start to record DV contents This DVD recorder allows basic DV control functions with the remote control. The DVD recorder is equipped with a camcorder control (Play, Stop, FF or REW) feature via the DV Link connection.

  • Page 25: Dv Control

    Before you start to record DV contents This unit allows basic DV control on-screen. The on-screen functions are accessed using the DVD recorder remote control. 1. Power on your TV and this DVD recorder. 2. Press the [HDD/DVD] button to set the target device for the recording.

  • Page 26: Setting The Timer

    IMER ECORD Prior to timer record Please ensure that the recordable DVD disc or the HDD has enough available space for the Timer Record function. Before you start to record, follow the steps to set the date, time, picture quality and channel of the program or input source manually.

  • Page 27: Timer Record Using The G-Code ® System

    Notes: 1. When the Timer Record function is active, the “Timer LED” on the DVD Recorder front panel will illuminate. 2. The DVD recorder must be turned off to activate the Timer Record function. Timer Record using the G-Code 1. Press [ STANDBY-ON] to turn the unit on.
  • Page 28 “Timer Record” function. Notes: 1. If you want to go back to the normal Timer Record menu, move to the “Date/Time Setting” icon and press [OK]. 2. The DVD recorder must be turned off to activate the Timer Record function. OPEN/CLOSE] to...

  • Page 29: Flex Time

    The “Flex Time” feature allows you to “Pause Live TV” and resume viewing at the point of interruption, at your leisure. Note: “Pause Live TV” is constrained within 3 hours. Pausing Live TV Broadcast 1. Press [ STANDBY-ON] to turn the unit on 2.

  • Page 30: Playback

    Before you begin to enjoy the digital world of audio and video on DVDs, please ensure that you have made the correct settings in the Setup menus. These settings should correspond to the capabilities of your home system. Having made the correct settings, you are now ready to use the DVD recorder to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs. Basic playback Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

  • Page 31: Navigation Operation

    LAYBACK Navigation operation During playback, press [ Navi.] to display the “Navigation” menu. REPEAT Repeat playback. Move the highlighted cursor to “REPEAT” and press [OK] repeatedly to choose a repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to play the Track, Title, file or Note: Disc repeatedly.

  • Page 32: Playback Video Titles

    IDEO ITLE LAYBACK This unit can play video titles recorded on the HDD or the recordable DVD disc. Playing back video title 1. Place a disc with recorded video titles on the tray or make sure that the video titles are saved on the HDD.

  • Page 33: Playback Music Files

    USIC LAYBACK The unit can play an Audio CD, JPEG or MP3 files on a disc or from the HDD. Playing back music files Playing back MP3 files. 1. Place a MP3 disc on the tray or save the MP3 files to the HDD.

  • Page 34: Audio Cd Playback

    CD P UDIO LAYBACK Audio CD playback Playing Audio CDs 1. Place the Audio CD on the tray. The disc will begin playback automatically. 2. Press [ NEXT ] or [ PREVIOUS ] to advance to the next track or return to previous track.

  • Page 35: Copy

    This DVD recorder is equipped with “ One Touch Copy” feature, which allows you to copy recorded files from the HDD to DVD or from DVD to HDD. This function is only applicable to JPEG, BMP, MP3 files and recorded video titles.

  • Page 36: Edit

    Before starting to edit This section explains the basic editing functions on the unit. Please finish all the editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit the contents on a finalized disc. You can perform the editing functions on video titles only. Browser menu 1.

  • Page 37: Splitting A Title

    Splitting a title (HDD and DVD+RW disc) Use this function to divide a title into two distinct sessions on either a disc or the HDD. After splitted, the new title can still be merged again. 1. Press [BROWSER] to display the “Browser” menu.
  • Page 38 4. Press [p] [q] to select “Set Thumbnail.” 5. Press [OK] to select the image during playback and set it as the video title thumbnail. 6. To set thumbnails for more titles, repeat from step 2 to 5. Or press [p] [q] to select “EXIT” and then press [OK] to exit the setting.
  • Page 39 Hiding Chapter During playback you can set and hide chapters within a title. 1. Press [BROWSER] to display the “Browser” menu. 2. Press [t] [u] [p] [q] to select the title you want to edit, and then press [EDIT] to go to the edit screen.

  • Page 40: Disk Tools

    OOLS Erase Before you begin erasing any contents from a DVD+RW disc or the HDD, please ensure that all important contents are safely backed-up. All contents on the disc or HDD will be permanently erased. Note: Only DVD+RW discs and the HDD can be erased to create a new format.

  • Page 41: Cleanup Disk

    OOLS CleanUp Disk (HDD only) 1. Press [Disk Tools] to display the “Disk Tools Menu.” 2. Press [p] [q] to select the “CleanUp Disk,” and then press [OK]. 3. Press [p] [q] to select the “Delete Older Files,” “Delete Larger Files,” “Delete Seldomly Played Files,”...

  • Page 42: Gui Operation

    Set the time of the system clock. HH:MM:SS AM/PM Auto-Sleep Off/30/60/90/120mins (Default: Off) Note: “Auto sleep” sets how long the DVD recorder is switched to “STANDBY” mode when no operation of the system is detected (e.g. recording, playback, timer record or editing). Restore ---- (Off) Restore...
  • Page 43 GUI O PERATION Record Record Quality Set the default quality of recording. Chapter Mark Set the interval of chapter auto-insertion while recording. 5/10/15/20/25/30 mins TV Tuner TV Signal ---> Antenna or Cable or Auto (Select the type of antenna input) Country --->...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    LOSSARY 480i/480p Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal. 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format. Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high- definition or wide TV is 16:9.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS DISC TYPES SUPPORTED (Read Only): DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED : 1) DVD-Video 2) DVD+VR (DVD+VR format is compatible with DVD-Video in most case) 3) Video CD 4) Super VCD 5) Audio CD 6) MP3 Maximum number of files recognizable : 9999 files Compression rate : between 32 kbps and 320 kbps 7) JPEG Maximum number of pictures recognizable : 9999 files...

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