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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HDD & DVD Player / Recorder DVDR7310H User Manual welcome...
  • Page 2 Italia U.K. DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Mains plug Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR7310H, This apparatus is fi tted with an approved 13 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.
  • Page 3 CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. EXPOSURE TO BEAM Undgå utsættelse for stråling. ADVARSEL Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ...
  • Page 4 LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) This product incorporates copyright AIGaAs (CD) protection technology that is protected by Wave length 658 nm (DVD) US patents and other intellectual property 790 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) rights. Use of this copyright protection 1.0 mW (DVD read) technology must be authorized by 1.0 mW (CD read)
  • Page 5 This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC...

  • 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 Table of Contents 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! Cleaning discs High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk of getting an Some problems occur (frozen picture, electric shock. sound disruptions, picture distortions) if The machine does not contain any the disc is dirty. To avoid these user-serviceable parts.

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Product Information Helpful Hints: Introduction – If you have questions or if problems occur during operation, see the chapter This recorder has a built-in Hard Disk ‘Troubleshooting’. Drive (HDD). You can record up to 400 – If you need further assistance, call the hours of video (in SEP record mode) on customer support service for your country.

  • Page 10: Special Features

    You can also watch a different programme from the hard disk while Philips provides the best possible connection it is recording something else. between your recorder and other home cinema equipment.

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Main Unit STANDBY-ON – Turns the recorder on or to standby – Starts recording the current TV mode. programme or the current video input source. Disc tray – Marks the title in the time shift buffer for ç OPEN CLOSE recording onto the HDD.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    – Enters/exits the editing menu. DV camcorder recording. TV VOL +- – In camcorder mode, press CHANNEL – Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips to select other external input TV with RC5 code only). source (CAM1, EXT1 or EXT2).
  • Page 13 Remote Control (continued) 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: Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control (continued) Using the remote control to Using the remote control operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by pressing TUNER or Open the battery compartment.

  • Page 15: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Connect the existing Antenna/ Satellite/ Connecting the antenna Cable TV signal (or from the Cable Box/ cables Satellite Receiver, labelled as RF OUT or TO TV) to the ANTENNA socket These connections enable you to watch on the recorder.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Option 3 Option 2 Option 1 Helpful Hints: Connecting the video cable – If your TV displays a selection for the SCART socket, select ‘VCR’ as the source for This connection enables you to view the the SCART socket.
  • Page 17 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Option 4 Option 5 Option 4: Connecting to a Option 5: Connecting to a HDMI- Progressive Scan TV compatible TV The progressive scan video quality is only HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia available when using Y Pb Pr connection Interface) is a digital interface that allows and a progressive scan TV is required.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) AV amplifi er/receiver Option 2: Using the digital audio Connecting the audio cables socket (Optical or Coaxial) You can connect the recorder to an AV This connection enables you to listen to amplifi er/receiver in order to enjoy the playback from this recorder.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Optional Connections

    Step 2: Optional Connections Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (back panel) (front panel) Place this in front of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see Use another scart cable to connect the Connecting to a Cable Box or EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder Satellite Receiver to the Scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/...

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

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Back of a VCR (example only) Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to Connecting to a VCR or connect the TV socket on the other similar device recorder to the antenna input socket (or labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV. This connection enables you to record Use the scart cable to connect the from video tape to HDD and allows the...

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

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Back of a VCR Back of a Satellite Box (example only) (example only) Use another scart cable to connect the Connecting to a VCR and EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the Scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the VCR.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Camcorder

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Helpful Hint: Connecting to a camcorder – It is not possible to record from this recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN socket on your recorder. You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings.
  • Page 23 Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Use an audio cable (red/white - not Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or supplied) to connect the AUDIO L/R VIDEO In socket sockets at the front panel of the recorder Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have to the audio output socket on the a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder.

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

    Step 3: Installation and Set-up The basic installation menu will appear LANGUAGE AND COUNTRY the very fi rst time you turn on this Select language and country recorder. These settings will help you set Language English up the basic recorder features easily, Country GB United Kingdom including TV programme installation,...

  • Page 25: Step 3: Installation And Set-Up

    Step 3: Installation and Set-up (continued) i. If the information is correct, select The Channel Search menu appears on { Done } in the menu and press OK. then TV. Select { Channel Search } in ii. If changes are required, use the the menu and press OK on the remote alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter control to start.

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

    Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system Your recorder is equipped with the { Language } / { Country } GUIDE Plus+ system. This system offers These settings will be taken from the a free interactive programme guide that basic installation set up. lists all the TV programmes available in { Postal code } your area.
  • Page 27 Step 4: Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system (continued) e) Identify the socket through which your Once complete, press GUIDE to exit external receiver is plugged into the the menu. recorder (for example ‘EXT 2’ for Leave the recorder in ‘standby’ mode EXT2 AUX-I/O) and press OK.

  • Page 28: Guide Plus+ System Introduction

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ system GUIDE Plus+ system Quick access functions introduction There are several features integrated in the GUIDE Plus+ system. These functions After the GUIDE Plus+ setup and data will be displayed at the top Action Bar download is completed, you can start to whenever applicable.

  • Page 29: Guide Plus+ Menu Bar

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ system (continued) ‘Search’ screen GUIDE Plus+ menu bar The Search screen allows you to locate the programme listings by category. It The GUIDE Plus+ system consists of enables you to quickly and easily fi nd seven areas in the menu bar: something of interest to watch or record.
  • Page 30 Using the GUIDE Plus+ system (continued) ‘My TV’ screen ‘Schedule’ screen The My TV screen allows you to set up a The Schedule screen allows you to personal profi le. You can defi ne the examine, delete and edit the scheduled profi le by channels, categories and/or by recordings.

  • Page 31: Using The Guide Plus+ System

    Using the GUIDE Plus+ system (continued) ‘Editor’ screen ‘Setup’ screen The Editor screen is the central location The Setup screen is the central location for you to manage your channels. Every for you to confi gure the GUIDE Plus+ change in the Editor leads to a change in system according to your personal the Grid.

  • Page 32: Control Tv Programmes

    Control TV Programmes For more information about the Switching on to TV temporary HDD storage (Time programme Shift Buffer), see next page. Pause live TV function TUNER Sometimes, you might be interrupted when watching your favourite TV PAUSE programme or match. Now, you can JUMP-BACK pause the show by pressing PAUSE Å...

  • Page 33: Recording

    Before Recording In addition, executing the following About temporary HDD actions will also clear the contents in the storage/Time Shift video bar temporary HDD storage : – Press CAM on the remote control. – Enter to { Set up } or { Record mode } The current TV programme will be option in the system setup menu.

  • Page 34: Default Recording Settings

    Before Recording (continued) keys to select the setting you Default recording settings wish to change and press to access its options. You can preset your recording settings in Instructions and explanations of the the recording setup menu. options are provided in the following pages.

  • Page 35: Before Recording

    Before Recording (continued) Recordings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Record mode The recording mode defi nes 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 contents [CANCEL REC.] "Cancel record" [STOP] "Stop record here" Contents with copy protection cannot be CANCEL REC. BACK MORE INFO recorded on this recorder. When the Press REC again will set the recording recorder receives a copy guard signal, it time length.

  • Page 37: Simultaneous Record And Play Function

    Record to Hard Disk (continued) Playback from DVD Simultaneous record and play Press OPEN CLOSE ç on the function recorder’s front panel and load in a disc to start playback. While recording the TV programme to the HDD is in progress, you can play a previously recorded title from the HDD, Playback from other device or play a DVD video disc, or watch the...

  • Page 38: Direct Recording From Tv

    Record to Hard Disk (continued) Direct recording from TV Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver If you have connected this recorder to your TV using a scart cable, you can The feature is only applicable for the immediately start recording the Satellite Receiver (or any similar devices) programme which is currently being that is connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O...

  • Page 39: About Timer Recording

    Record to Hard Disk (continued) About timer recording Timer recording (GUIDE Plus+ system) Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ To schedule a recording with the GUIDE time. This recorder will tune to the right Plus+ system, simply select the desired programme channel and begin recording programme from the channel list.

  • Page 40: Timer Recording (Showview/Video Plus+ System)

    Record to Hard Disk (continued) Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to Timer recording (ShowView / enter the ShowView / VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ system) programming number and press OK to confi rm. (e.g. 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in This is a simple timer programming ‘53124’).

  • Page 41: Timer Recording (Manually)

    Record to Hard Disk (continued) Press the Green button to confi rm and Timer recording (manually) go to the next parameter. A virtual keyboard appears on the TV for entering the title name. Turn on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder Once complete, store the setting by (e.g.

  • Page 42: Changing/Deleting A Timer Recording

    Record to Hard Disk (continued) To delete the timer programme Changing/Deleting a timer Press the Red button on the remote recording control for To edit the timer programme Turn on the TV to the correct Press the Green button on the remote programme number for the recorder control for , and follow the...

  • Page 43: Record To Hard Disk Or Recordable Dvd

    Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD Connect your Digital Video or Digital 8 Recording from a DV camcorder to the DV IN socket of this Camcorder recorder (see page 22). Turn on the TV to the correct When you connect a DV camcorder to programme number for the recorder the DV IN socket of this recorder, you (e.g.
  • Page 44 Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD (continued) 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 screen.

  • Page 45: Recording From Camcorder

    Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD (continued) To continue, select to record to { Hard Recording from camcorder Disk } or { Recordable DVD } in the menu and press OK to confi rm. When you connect the camcorder to the All the contents in the temporary VIDEO or S-VIDEO socket at the front HDD storage will be cleared except for...

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

    Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVD (continued) To continue, select to record to { Hard Recording from an external Disk } or { Recordable DVD } in the device (VCR/DVD player) menu and press OK to confi rm. All the contents in the temporary You can record from an external device HDD storage will be cleared except for which is connected to this recorder’s...

  • Page 47: Copy From Hard Disk To Recordable Dvd

    Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVD IMPORTANT! Discs for recording – It is not possible to record the TV programmes or the scheduled timer Three different types of DVD recordable programmes directly to a discs can be used with this recorder: recordable DVD.

  • Page 48: Copying To A Recordable Dvd

    Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVD (continued) If you are using a DVD±RW for Copying to a recordable DVD recording, you can press . / > to select the space in the disc where you You can copy any recordings from the want the recording to be placed (e.g.

  • Page 49: Using The Disc Library

    Using the Disc Library The Disc Library is an integrated database Finding a recorded title in this recorder. It gives you a quick and easy access to the recordings you have To do this, the recorded disc data must made onto the recordable DVDs. have been stored in the Disc Library.

  • Page 50: Playback From Hard Disk

    Playback from Hard Disk . / > Basic operation – move to the beginning or previous/ next chapter. Each recording stored on the HDD is – hold down this button for fast displayed in the HDD browser with an backward/forward search. Press the index picture.

  • Page 51: Sorting The Titles Display Order

    Playback from Hard Disk (continued) Sorting the titles display Delete/Protect a title in the order You may organise the titles in a specifi c A number of editing options are displayed order according to certain criteria for at the bottom of the HDD content menu. easy locating the recordings.

  • Page 52: Playback From Disc

    Playback from Disc IMPORTANT! Playable discs – If the inhibit icon ‘X’ or appears on the TV screen when a Using this recorder, you can play and button is pressed, it means the record on the following discs: function is not available on the current disc or at the current time.
  • Page 53 Playback from Disc (continued) Playing a DVD video disc Playing a DVD recordable disc Normally the DVD disc contains a disc Insert a DVD recordable disc. menu. You may have to make your The Index Picture screen appears. selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu.
  • Page 54 Playback from Disc (continued) Playing a JPEG image fi le (slide Playing an MP3 CD show) MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) fi les are highly compressed music fi les. The MP3 You can display JPEG pictures in the format lets you store about ten times selected roll automatically one after the more data (music, pictures) on a single other at adjustable intervals.

  • Page 55: Playback From Disc

    Playback from Disc (continued) Helpful Hints: During playback, the available playback – If both JPEG pictures and MP3s are in the settings are displayed at the bottom of same disc, only the JPEG pictures can be the screen. played back. –...

  • Page 56: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Adding photos to an album Creating a slideshow playlist (album) Insert a JPEG photo CD (CD, DVD±RW, DVD±R). The content menu appears. You can customise the JPEG picture slideshow playback within a disc by Otherwise, press HDD-BROWSER storing your selection in an album.
  • Page 57 Additional Playback Features (continued) To delete the album Edit the album Select the album and press the Red You can re-arrange the picture position button on the remote control for in the album in order to create the { DELETE }. desired slideshow playback order, or Press OK to show the thumbnail pictures remove the photo(s) from the album.

  • Page 58: Selecting Another Title/Chapter/ Track

    Additional Playback Features (continued) Searching forwards/ backwards You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc during playback and select a desired search speed. During playback, hold down . (reverse) or > (forward) until the search speed status bar (-4X or 4X) appears on the TV.

  • Page 59: Repeat / Scan / Shuffl E

    Additional Playback Features (continued) During playback, you can press SYSTEM Repeat play on the remote control to display the available playback options. These options The repeat play options vary depending can be selected by pressing the matching on the disc type. colour coded buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 60: Using The Toolbar Options

    Additional Playback Features (continued) Changing subtitle language Using the Toolbar options This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change to the language you want while playing DVD. This function can also be accessed via the Green button on the remote control while in disc playback mode.

  • Page 61: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features (continued) Searching by time Switching camera angles This option allows you to skip to a This option is only available with DVDs specifi c point in the current disc. that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you Press to select { Time search } and to view the picture from different angles.

  • Page 62: Edit Recordings - Hard Disk

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Changing the title name Selecting the genre Some TV channels transmit the name of You may select the genre type provided the programme. In this case, the in the list for easy and fast searching of a programme name will automatically be recorded title.

  • Page 63: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk (continued) PAUSE Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can insert/delete chapter 00:01:02 markers or hide unwanted scenes. 00:00 [EDIT] = Exit NO CHAPTER CHAPTER DIVIDE HIDE...
  • Page 64 Edit Recordings - Hard Disk (continued) { MERGE } Merge/split a specifi c chapter Select this to merge the current chapter within a recording with the chapter before it. You can create a chapter by inserting If the two chapters were hidden, then chapter marker (using the SPLIT option) the joined chapter will also be hidden.
  • Page 65 Edit Recordings - Hard Disk (continued) Dividing titles Hiding unwanted scenes You can divide a title into two or more You can choose to hide certain scenes titles. You can use this function to for playback (e.g. skipping a commercial separate and delete undesired portions of scene) or make the hidden scene visible a recording, such as commercials.

  • Page 66: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk (continued) Showing the hidden scene Deleting all chapter markers During recording, the chapter marker is During HDD recording playback, press set automatically at a specifi c interval if EDIT on the remote control. the function is active (see page 35). While in video editing mode, the You can choose to delete all the chapter hidden chapter will play.

  • Page 67: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About editing recordable Index Picture screen DVDs The Index Picture screen shows your recordings on a recordable DVD. It This recorder offers various disc edit should appear on the TV once you load a options. You can change the disc content recordable DVD or when playback is and settings of a recorded DVD from the stopped.

  • Page 68: Deleting Recordings/Titles

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) Deleting recordings/titles Protecting the recorded titles (DVD±RW) You can delete a specifi c title from the disc. However, for DVD±R discs, the You can choose to protect the recorded deleted space cannot be used for further title on a DVD±RW in order to prevent recordings.

  • Page 69: Changing The Disc/Title Name

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) keys to select { Compatible } Changing the disc/title name in the menu and press OK to confi rm. If the option is not available for The original disc/title name is generated selection, it means that the disc is already automatically by the recorder.

  • Page 70: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) Press the matching colour coded buttons Video editing on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the This recorder allows you to edit the video menu. content after a recording has been made. You can add/delete chapter marker or hide unwanted scenes.
  • Page 71 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) { TITLE } Yellow button – Select this to access title editing menu. [EDIT] = Exit NO CHAPTER CHAPTER TITLE HIDE DIVIDE BACK INDEX PIC. { 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 DV Specials Preferences Date Time see page 73 Sound Preferences Sound mode see page 73 Night mode 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...

  • Page 73: Disc Settings

    Picture Index screen may not be displayed correctly. This feature allows you to change the format of the disc to the ‘Philips’ type. Once you press OK, a message to confi rm your action will appear on the Select this to delete all the recordings from the current recordable DVD.
  • Page 74 System Menu Options (continued) 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 fi rst time, use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter any four-digit pin code you prefer. –...

  • Page 75: Recorder Setup

    System Menu Options (continued) Recorder Setup System Set up Eco mode Before you start... Second RC see page 76 Mark the contents in the temporary HDD Full storage (time shift buffer) for which you Bright Display wish to record to the HDD, see page 33. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you access the { Setup } option.
  • Page 76 System Menu Options (continued) System settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Eco mode This is an energy saving mode. { On } – When you switch the recorder to standby mode, the display panel will turn blank to save power. Note: When this mode is active, automatic SAT (satellite) recording is not possible.
  • Page 77 System Menu Options (continued) Time-Date settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Clock preset The time/date can be set automatically on this recorder if the stored TV channel transmits a time signal. { Auto } – The recorder will automatically detect the fi rst available channel which is transmitting the time/ date information.
  • Page 78 System Menu Options (continued) 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 Set up channels become available in your area or if you are reinstalling the Auto search Follow TV recorder.
  • Page 79 System Menu Options (continued) Analogue Channel settings - Manual Search In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found Analogue Ch. and stored during basic installation. In this case, you will need to search Set up for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually.
  • Page 80 System Menu Options (continued) Video settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV. TV Shape { 4:3 Letterbox } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display with black bars on the top and bottom.

  • Page 81: System Menu Options

    System Menu Options (continued) Audio Output settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s COAXIAL/ Digital output OPTICAL OUT socket to connect other audio/video device. { All } – Select this if the connected device has a built-in Multi- Channel decoder that supports one of the multi-channel audio format (Dolby Digital,...

  • Page 82: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade Installing the latest software Periodically Philips will issue software upgrades to enhance your user experience. IMPORTANT! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! System Set up Jump forward mm : ss Jump back mm : ss Version Info...

  • Page 83: General Information

    General Information Read the instructions on the TV and Setting up Progressive Scan confi rm your action by pressing OK. feature The setup is now completed and you can start to enjoy the high quality picture. (for Progressive Scan TV only) Otherwise, select { Cancel } and press The progressive scan displays twice the OK to go back to the previous menu.

  • Page 84: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD recording? from an external player? You can only record on DVD±R, Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs.

  • Page 85: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How good is the quality of the recording? There are a few picture quality levels to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours recording at VHS quality) on a recordable DVD.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, fi rst 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) Solution No power.
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (General) Solution – Check the recorder audio connection. Read chapter “Basic No sound. Recorder Connections - Connecting the audio cables” for details. – Set the Analogue output or Digital output correctly, based on the device you have connected to this recorder. Read chapter “System Menu Options - Audio Output settings”...
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (Playback) Solution Disc will not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – The child lock is on. Read chapter “System Menu Options - Access settings - Child lock” for details. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 2 in order to play on this recorder.
  • Page 89 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (Recording) Solution – The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you Recordings are not occurring selected the wrong programme number. Check the TV channels as scheduled. New stored. recordings cannot be made. – You must reset the timer recording after adjusting the clock setting.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (HDMI) Solution – You will not hear any sound from the HDMI output if the No audio output from HDMI source device is only DVI/HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital connection. Content Protection)-compatible. – It is not possible to output SACD or copy-controlled DVD- Audio sources from the HDMI connection.

  • Page 91: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Disc types Connectivity • Recording : DVD+R/-R DVD+R Double layer, • Rear Connections DVD+RW/-RW – RF antenna in • Playing: DVD-Video, MP3-CD, CD-R/CD-RW, – RF TV out Video CD/SVCD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, – Scart 1 (CVBS, S-Video/RGB out) Picture CD, Audio CD –...

  • Page 92: Display Panel Symbols/Messages

    Display panel symbols/messages The following symbols/messages may COMPATIBLE appear on your recorder display: The recorder is busy making changes to make the disc DVD-compatible. 00:00 COPY PROT Multifunction display/text line The DVD/video cassette you are trying to – Title/track number copy is copy-protected.
  • Page 93 Display panel symbols/messages (continued) INSTALL PHILIPS After the automatic channel search, the menu The recorder has been turned on. for setting the time/date appears on the TV. PHOTO MMM/NNN IS THE TV ON Number of the current photo (for Photo The recorder is currently in the fi rst mode).

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into A still-picture data compression system proposed numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which has specifi c numerical values. These sockets send features small decrease in image quality in spite of audio through two channels, the left and right.

  • Page 96: Tv System Guide

    TV System Guide COUNTRY DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA PAL B PAL G ALGERIA PAL B PAL G ANGOLA PAL I ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN...
  • Page 97 TV System Guide (continued) COUNTRY DVD REGIONS LIBYA SECAM B SECAM G LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) PAL K LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L PAL G/SEC L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B PAL G MALAYSIA PAL B MALI...
  • Page 98 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.philips.com/support DVDR7310H CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 245 25052 SgpJP-0709/05-1...

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