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  • Page 2 Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. PHILIPS Know these...
  • Page 3 Corporation and is intended for home andother limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassemblyis prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DVDR 75/I 7 Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810,Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 1-800-531-0039...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. I I. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. Use only with bracket, or a cart, stand, tripod, 3. Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
  • Page 5 The remote control STANDBY© Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, function, interrupt menu interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) 'T'(title)PC'(chapter) Title/Chapter: To directly select a in the menu If' I?_'F_' a ppears in the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will appear or an introduction will play In this case, this function will not be available.
  • Page 6 Additional TV functions This will only work with TVs with the same remote control code (RC5) (e.g. Philips TVs) TV VOLUME -- TV volume: Reduce TV volume For the following functions, you must hold down the side button DVD/TV while pressing the...
  • Page 7 Playback: To play a recorded disc. next chapter track!forward search Behind the door at the lower right front corner Yellow jack Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel VIDEO number L_I_ i) Switching between jack S-VIDEO VIDEO is done automatically In case both...
  • Page 8 Input jacks (IN-EXT2) Video in Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device (channel number 'EXTZ) Input jacks (IN-EXT IN COMPONENT Component video input (redlbluelgreen jack): Connection for an VIDEO additional device with component video output (channel number 'EXTI') Output jacks (OUT-2) OUT VIDEO...
  • Page 9 The symbols on your DVD Recorder d,splay The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display: II1111111111111 Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer). Ply/Record: single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: flashing segment on both sides of the current position.
  • Page 10 Messages on your DVD Recorder display The following messages may appear on your Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc name will appear on the display panel as well No signal or poor signal strength Disc tray is opening. Disc tray is closing.
  • Page 11 FF_EE ..E T'fTF An empty tile was selecte& An error occurred when writing the title, If this happens often, please clean the disc or use a new one. Read section 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter on how to clean the disc.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Playinga DVD+RW or DVD+R .............._lllntroduction ........Playingaudio CDs ..................PlayingMP3 CDs .................... Dear Philips customer ..................Playbackof a (Super) Video CD ..............Region codes ..................... Technical data ....................Accessories ......................DOther playback functions ..... important notes regarding operation ............

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Programming a recording with the 'VCR Plus+®system', .....60 Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+®system ....62 How to changeor delete a programmed recording (TIMER) ..... 63 Problem solvingfor programmed recordings .......... 64 r_user preferences ......Picture settings ....................Sound settings ....................Language settings ....................

  • Page 14: Lllntroduction

    Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated, I have been employed by Philips for this reason. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through...
  • Page 15 Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS owners. Thank you for buying a DVDR 75/17. Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD Recorder It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The DVD Recorder should not be turned...
  • Page 16 Compatible discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD_ReWr'i_aI?!e DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once, DVD÷_ Playback only: _iii_ii_i_i_ _ii_ii_ii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_ii!_iii_ VIDEO DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) Z_CD OVO Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) DIGIT_L At_OLO...

  • Page 17: Region Codes

    Region codes Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code, Discs can be assigned an optional region code, If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible, This device will only play Region I DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL').

  • Page 18: Important Notes Regarding Operation

    Important notes regarding operation Becauseof the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. LASER Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAIP (DVD), AIGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing),...

  • Page 19: Cleaning Discs

    Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base. Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well asdirect sunlight. Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray Cleaning discs...

  • Page 20: Special Functions Of Your New Dvd Recorder

    I/I 0 of the original size using a special process. This enables you to fit up to I0 hours of music on a single CD. These music CDs can be played using this Recorder. Safe Record The Philips DVD Recorder can play DVDs and CDs. DVDs made using this DVD Recorder can be played in most current...
  • Page 21 DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby and the double-D symbol trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patent numbers 4631603, 4577216, 4819098, and 4907093, as well as other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is only intended for home use and other pay-per-view applications.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Dvd Recorder

    Connecting the DVD Recorder Prepar!ng the remote control operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD Recorder packaging, You must install the batteries in the remote control - as described in the paragraph below - before use, Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA batteries),...

  • Page 23: Connecting With A Component Video (Y Pb Pr) Cable

    'Connecting only with the antenna cable' If your TV has only an Antenna-In jack (no other audio and video in jacks) or you do not wish to use any other cable. The TV's Antenna In jack may be labeled ANT IN, RF IN, 75 ohm, etc Check your TV instructions for details Connecting with a Component...
  • Page 24 The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the Please note the color order (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they matched properly, this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could Ibe no picture at all.

  • Page 25: Connecting With A S-Video (Yic) Cable

    Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable 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/plug is also called a Hosiden jacldplug. Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (I, supplied),...
  • Page 26 Press STANDBY/ON'on recorder. T_' n"'_' ,_,_r appear on the display. Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'. Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS).

  • Page 27: Connecting Only With The Antenna Cable

    Connect mains jack _MAINSat back of the Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After initial installation is completed, this function will switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter...
  • Page 28 How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4? The factory setting is for channei 3. However, if you would like to switch to channel 4, proceed as follows: Hold 4on the remote control while '_S T_' 0,_C ' is displayed. 'E0_' (channel 4) will appear on the display.

  • Page 29: Dconnecting Additional Devices

    Connecting additional devices You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the S=VlDEO Video IN COMPONENT VIDEO and the IN L AUDIO IN AUDIO LRjacks recorder. Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks The front video and audio jacks can be used to easily connect a camcorder the DVD recorder These jacks are behind the door in the lower right corner of the front panel Best Picture Quality If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder,...

  • Page 31: Connecting Audio Devices To The Digital Audio Jack

    There two analog audio output jacks OUT L AUDIO R (audio signal output left/right) and two audio input jacks IN L AUDIO R (audio input left/right) on the back of the DVD Recorder These can be used to connect the following devices: •) A receiver with...

  • Page 32: Installing Your Dvd Recorder

    Installing your recorder Initial installation After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation The DVD Recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels Connecting additional devices If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,,..) via the antenna cable, switch them on now.

  • Page 33: Initial Installation

    Select the desired screen format with CH- • or CH+ • , This Ini6al Setup setting only functions if you have inserted a DVD recorded in this format, TVShape 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan Which screen formats can I choose? 16:9 '4:3/etterbox for a wide-screen display (theatrical format) with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture.

  • Page 34: Automatic Tv Channel Search

    Automatic TV channel search During installation, all available channels searched and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving, you can start this procedure again.

  • Page 35: Adding And Deleting Tv Channels Manually

    You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the following section 'Adding and deleting TV channels manually'. Adding and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can block TV channels on which reception is not possible. They will be skipped when the CH+ •...

  • Page 36: Setting The Language

    Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. Please observe that with some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or subtitle language only via the DVD disc menu Moreover, when recording the sound of a TV channel, you can switch between stereo and an additional language (SAP - Secondary Audio Program) See the following section on 'Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP)' Plus, you have the option of setting one of the displayed languagesfor the recorder's on-screen...

  • Page 37: Switching Audio Recording (Stereo, Sap)

    Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases this means an additional language is available. In most cases this means that an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP).

  • Page 38: Assigning The Vcr Plus+® Guide Channel Numbers

    Assigning the VCR Plus+ ®Guide channel numbers If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ ® programming system, you must first assign Guide channel numbers to the TV channels Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu will appear. Select '1"_' using • •...

  • Page 39: Setting The Timeld_Te

    Setting the time/date automatically This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel automatically set the time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information When the DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date...

  • Page 40: Manually Setting The Time & Date

    Manually setting the time & date if the time is incorrect, this could be due to a weak or disrupted TV signal if this is the case, switch off the automatic function Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu will appear Select 'T_' using 41 or...

  • Page 41: Information On The Tv Screen

    Information on the TV screen You can check!change many functions and settings of your Recorder via the system menu bar The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Menu bar icons SYSTEM-MENU button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) and to close it. The and •...

  • Page 42: Field For Temporary Messages

    Field for temporary messages There is a field in the top left corner of the menu bar which displays temporary information regarding different operating functions. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions are activated, Scan: Play introduction to each track Repeat current title...

  • Page 43: Disc Status Icons

    Disc status icons s_0p Stop Pause play pa_se Fast forward (x8) Slow motion slow Tuner info box This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. It displays the current antenna signal, the TV channel, and the channel name of the program you just selected.

  • Page 44: D Playback

    Playback General information regarding playback The DVD Recorder can be used with the following systems: •) DVD Video •) Video CD or Super Video CD •) DVD+RW •) DVD+R •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) o) DVD-R o) CD-R PAUSE o) CD-RW o) Audio CD o) MP3-CD You can operate...

  • Page 45: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    tray using I Openin_Closing remote control You can also use the remote control to open and close the disc tray. To do this, bold down STOP • button on the remote control until ['_PE;_', JL_'(opens) or 'EL _S 't',5' (closes) appears in the display, Playback starts...

  • Page 46: Playinga Dvd+Rw Or Dvd+R

    Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R [f the inserted disc has been write-protected or it is a finalized DVD+R, playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, select the title you want to play from the index screen using ell- •...

  • Page 47: Playingmp3 Cds

    Playing MP3 CDs MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed pieces of music. Using this technology the data volume can be compressed by a factor of I0 This enables you to fit up to I0 hours of CD quality music on a single CD-ROM. When creating MP3 CDs, keep the following in mind: Data systemsupported: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels...

  • Page 48: Playbackof A (Super) Video Cd

    Playback of a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC' (Play Back Control). This allows the direct selection special playback functions (menus). The Video CD must be PBC-compatible (see CD packaging). 'PBC' is turned on by default. insert a (Super) Video CD. If the '•' appears on the screen, begin playback with PLAY _"...

  • Page 49: Dother Playback Functions

    Other playback functions Changing to a different chapter track/title When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title selection is then possible via the menu bar only•...

  • Page 50: Still Picture

    Still picture During playback, press PAUSEII to stop playback and display a still picture. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Still picture features via the menu While playback is paused, press SYSTEM-MENU button remote control. menu bar will appear at the of the screen, Select ,4rl), in the second...

  • Page 51: Search With Time Entry

    Search with time entry Using this function, you can select where playback should start (elapsed time) During playback, press SYSTEM-MENUbutton remote control menu bar will appear at the top of the screen Select '_)' with _ or • confirm with CH-V.

  • Page 52: Repeat A Specific Segment A-B

    Repeat a specific segment You can repeat a specific segment within a title/chapter/track. To do this, you must mark the start and end of the desired segment. During playback, press the PAUSE II at the desired starting position. You will see a still picture. Keep pressing PLAY MODE until the symbol appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 53: Camera Angle

    Camera angle If a disc contains video sequences that were recorded with different camera angles, you can select different angles for playback• During playback, press PAUSE II • You will see a still picture. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select '{_' using •...

  • Page 54: Changing Audio Language

    Changing audio language Pre-recorded DVDs often come in different languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation of the Recorder or the default language of the DVD. However, you can change the audio language of a disc at any time. Please note that the audio language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the...

  • Page 55: Recording

    Recording General information MONITOR What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can used t_vo different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased. DVD+R This disc can only be recorded oll once, For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized with 'Finalize disc', After this is done, no more recordings can be added to...

  • Page 56: Recording Without Automatic Switch-Off

    Recording without automatic switch-off Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel). Insert a disc be used for recording. system content of the disc will be checked. ' _,r, •...
  • Page 57 To start recording, press REC/OTR • on the remote control or RECORD on the DVD recorder To start the recording after all other recordings on the disc, press and hold the REC/OTR • button until '5_FE REE' appears in the display. For DVD+Rs, each recording is always started after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten.

  • Page 58: Pausing Recording

    Pausing recording During recording press PAUSE II , for example avoid recording the commercials To continue recording, press REC/OTR •. Ending recording To stop recording, press the STOPm button. Wait until "FE ._ ._P_' disappears from tbe disp ay before you try another feature, Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR...

  • Page 59: Preventing Accidental Erasing Of Discs

    Preventing accidental erasing of discs You can lock the entire disc to prevent important recordings from being erased by accident. You can only lock the entire disc It is not possible to lock individual recordings. As long as these discs have not been finalized, you can protect them What happens withDVD+R discs? against being overwri_en justlike...

  • Page 60: Lining Up Recordings Within A Title (Assemble Cut)

    Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording will be added to the title as a chapter. Previous information will be overwritten from this location onward.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Recording Mode (Quality)

    Selecting the recording mode (quality) By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode watching the picture via the builtqn tuner.

  • Page 62: L_Managing Disc Content

    Managing disc content General Chady 1 00:29:59. Fr_5/02/2003 When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each recording: Empty title 01:30:01 •) Name of the recording If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name •) Length of recording •) Recording mode (quality)

  • Page 63: Favorite Scene Selection

    Favorite Scene Selection In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index screen, or split the title. Press FSS on the remote control during recording to open this menu. Inserting chapter marker During playback, you can set and delete chapter markers within a title.

  • Page 64: Deleting Chapter Markers

    Select 'Current chaptel _ using CH- • Select 'hidden' pressing • repeatedly. picture displayed darker. Using SELECT in the editing, menu, you can quickly and, easily switch Fast switching options between chapter view (visible) and chapter hide (bidden), To end, press FSS.

  • Page 65: Changing The Index Picture

    Changing the index picture Normally, the first frame of a recording is shown as the title's index picture You can, however, use any picture as an index picture. During playback, find the location that you want to use as the new index picture.

  • Page 66: Editing Recording Titles (Name)

    Editing recording titles (name) The channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed Press STOP • to stop playback if necessary Using CH+ •...

  • Page 67: Deleting Recordingsltitles

    Deleting recordings/titles You can delete specific recordings from a disc. Proceed as follows: Press STOP• button, during playback press DISC=MENU. Use CH+• or CH-• to select the title to be deleted and confirm with • The title editing menu will appear. Name [ ChaIIV 1 Settings for title Charly I...

  • Page 68: Disc Settings

    Disc settings Philipsl This display is located before the first title and contains general information about the inserted 0035:59 used disc. Frl5/02/2003 You can: NTSC •) change the disc name DVDplayback •) protect or unprotect a disc •) finalize editing (make DVD compatible) •) finalizing DVD+Rs •) Erase DVD+RWs To show this display, proceed...

  • Page 69: Finalize Editing

    Finalize editing If one or more titles have been edited, it is possible that another Player will display the original titles. You can prepare your disc so that a DVD player can play the edited version Press • in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings menu will appear on the screen Select the line 'Make...

  • Page 70: Erasing Dvd+Rws

    'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long this process will last. To confirm, press OK. 'Working.,.' will appear on the screen. A bar moving from left right will show the progress of the editing process. Erasing DVD+RWs Press •...

  • Page 71: Programming A Recording (Timer)

    Programming a recording (TIMER) STANDBY General Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD Recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period...
  • Page 72 Confirm with xThe following message appears on the screen: 'Please enter channel numbed ¢_ The channel number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to the PlusCode number. Ushlg • , _ or the number buttons 0..g on the remote control, select...

  • Page 73: Programming A Recording Without The Vcr Plus+®System

    Programming a recording without VCR Plus+ ®system Switch on the TV, Select channel number Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel), With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select line 'Timer Programming' using CH- •...

  • Page 74: How To Changeor Delete A Programmed Recording (Timer)

    How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIM ER) Switch on the TV, If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4)• With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control• The programming method selected last is marked•...

  • Page 75: Problem Solvingfor Programmed Recordings

    Problem solving for programmed record,ngs PROBLEM SOLUTION 'Switch off, timer recording' •ZThe DVD Recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed recording. flashes on the TV screen. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBYS. A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the DVD Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY _ ).

  • Page 76: R_User Preferences

    User preferences This section explains how to customize the DVD Recorder to your preferences These icons indicate the following: Sound settings Additional settings Disc settings Installation Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In channel).

  • Page 77: Picture Settings

    Picture settings You can select the following functions in this menu: ' TV shape' Picture The picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV: TVshape 1F'_ff Blacklew_shift '4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' display with black bars on the top and bottom Vertical video shift Vide00utput [Interlaced...

  • Page 78: Sound Settings

    Sound settings Depending on the audio outputs being used, this menu provides you with a selection of settings If you are only using the analog audio outputs (red and white L AUDIO AUDIO LR jacks), select 'Of/' in the 'Digital output menu.

  • Page 79: Language Settings

    Language settings can select following settings in this menu: 'Playback audio' Language Audio language of DVDs Play#ack audio [Deutsch Recordin# a[Jdlo [Stereo 'Recording audio' Subtitle [Deutsch Menu [Deutsch Audio recording 'Subtitle' Subtitle language 'Menu' Screen menu language Additional settings You can select the following functions in this menu: 'Status...

  • Page 80: Remote Control Settings

    'DVD playe_: The DVD Recorder also responds to a DVD player remote control (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. 'DVD recorde_: The DVD Recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.

  • Page 81: Disc Feature Menu

    Disc feature menu in this menu you can make changes that relate to the disc: 'Access control' Please read the next chapter on 'Access control (child lock)'. Access CO_tlrol [ E_t_erco_e Auto resume If playback of a pre-recorded or VCD is interrupted (STOP •...

  • Page 82: Laccess Control (Child Lock)

    Access control (Child lock) Child lock (DVD and VCD) This function can prevent children from viewing discs. When in use, a four-digit code (PIN) must be entered in order to play a disc. In addition, you can set a disc to be played 'always' or 'once' despite the child lock. •)'Play always': This disc has been placed in a list that fits S0 such 'child safe discs'.

  • Page 83: Authorizing Discs

    If you activated Child Lock, you will need to enter the four-digit PIN in order to play locked discs. To deactivate the child lock, select the 'r_' icon in step 9 Authorizing discs appear on the screen Using CH+A CH-V, select 'Play once' 'Play...

  • Page 84: Actiwtingldeactivating The Parental Control

    Activating/Deactivating the parental control Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON Press SYSTEM-MENU The menu bar will appear on the top of the TV screen Select 'T_' using •...

  • Page 85: Changing The Country

    Changing the country Parental control levels depend on the country in which manufactured. Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply. Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

  • Page 86: Changing The Pin

    Changing the PIN Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON Press SYSTEM-MENU The menu bar will appear Select 'T_' using _I or •...

  • Page 87: Jbefore You Call Technical Support

    Before you call technical support If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, it may be caused by one of the following reasons You can also call the customer service center in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) ready.
  • Page 88 PROBLEM SOLUTION No playback on DVD •_There is no recording on the disc: Change disc. recorder: inserted the wrong disc type: Your Recorder can play the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video-CD, DVD+R(W), Audio-CD,, MP3-CDs •/You inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing up. /The disc is dirty.
  • Page 89 PROBLEM SOLUTION picture is distorted •ZThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC). •_The recording can be made in color only when the TV channels or the connected additional black-and-white during device sends a color signal Black-and-white signals without color information...
  • Page 90 This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.) direct, indirect, special,incidental or consequential damages, •a product that is used for commercial or institutionalpurposes...
  • Page 91 Notes...
  • Page 92 Connecting the DVD Recorder (No Cable Box) Antenna or CaNe TV signal to the DVD Recorder s ANTENNA jack Power cord to the H Recorder's MAINS jack and to a power outlet Audio and Video cables to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO OUT 2 and _)el!ow VIDEO (CVBS)
  • Page 93 Connecting the DVD Recorder with a Cable Box Power cord to the DVD Recorder% MAINS jack and to a power outlet Audio and Video cables to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO OUT 2 and yellow VIDEO (CVBS) OUT 2 acks and to the TV s AUDIO and V DEO IN iacks RF coaxiai cable to the...
  • Page 94 Connecting the DVD Recorder with a Cable Box (with AudiolVideo Cables) Power cord to the DVD Recordeds PIA_NS iack and to a power outlet Audio and Video cables to the DVD Recorder's red/white AUDIO OUT 2 and yellow VIDEO (CVBS) OUT2 jacks and to the TV s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Audio...
  • Page 95 Setting Up the DVD Recorder Initial Setup Before you can use your new DVD Recorder, you must complete the Initial Setup. Press STANDBY O to turn on the Recorder. When you turn on the Recorder for the first time, the first Initial Setup menu (for Menu Language) will appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 96 Setting Up a Cable Press ACH+ or VCH- to select your Cable Box out- put channel, then press OK. If you used an RF coaxial cable to connect the Cable Box to the DVD Recorder (as shown on page 2 of this Guide), choose channel 2, 3, or 4.
  • Page 97 Recording a TV Program To quickly record a TV program, follow these steps.See the owner's manual for recording details. _OO_O_TOR RtTurtr_ Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the DVD Recorder to open the disc tray. Insert a recordable DVD+RW 0®0@ DVD+R, then...
  • Page 98 GUIDE Plus+ ® System Your DVD Recorder has the GUIDE Plus+_ System, which lists TV programs available in your area. Use it to select or record TV pro- grams. Complete details are in the accompanying owner's manual. _i_ %1_[ J l_! R SELECT Press GUIDE/TV to see the GUIDE...
  • Page 99 Playable Discs Discs with these Iogos will play on the DVD Recorder. DVDs must be labelled for ALL REGIONS or REGION as shown below.Also make sure your Discs are labelled NTSC or PAL compatible.These Iogos and information should appear on the Disc case or on the Disc. Index Picture Screen The Index Picture Screen appears when Disc play is stopped.
  • Page 100 i.LINK digital connection for perfect copies of home videos. Best Picture • Digital picture and sound: For the ultimate viewing experience • Record from "/'V in digital quality on DVD • Copy your favorite video tapes for life • Digital copying from camcorder via i.LINK •...
  • Page 101 General Functionality C: 0.286 1Vp_ into 75 ohm Printed in U,S,A. • 3D sound ComponenffProgressive 2002 © Koninkliike Philips Electronics • Automatic Screen Saver video out (YPeP_) Y: 1 V_p into 7S ohm All rights reserved • Backup Presets &Timer Events: 1 year PB: 0.7 V_ into...

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