Philips DVDR 725H/05 manual

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Introduction 1 ......................................... Convenience of watching 1 ............................................................................... - Watching DVD discs 1 .................................................................................... - Watching TV via HDD 1 .......................................................[...]

- Repeating a passage (A-B) 43 ......................................................................... Scan feature [DVD] 43 ....................................................................................... Camera angle [DVD] 44 ..................................................................................... Zoom feature [DVD, (S)VCD] [...]

User preferences /settings II 88 ............. General 88 ............................................................................................................. Picture settings 88 ................................................................................................ Sound settings 89 ...............................................[...]

1 Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment. Thank you for buying a DVDR 725H/05. The following pages explain the main features to help you understand how the DVDR 725H/05 works. You will find step-by-step descriptions of each function in the respective chapter of the User manual. Convenience of watching  Watching DVD discs Yo[...]

2  Media Browser The Media Browser provides an overview of all the recordings on the HDD. You can display a list of all recordings according to certain criteria (e.g. recording date, protected,...). You can select recordings in the Media Browser for playback, editing, or transferring (archiving) to a DVD+RW, DVD+R. Convenience of programming You[...]

3 Important A Caution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam. Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the device and carry out maintenance or repair work. A LASER Typ: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output pow[...]

4 Trademark and license information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright prote[...]

5 How to read our user manual The following symbols will facilitate the use of these operating instructions. 1 This number identifies step(s) for carrying out an operation. O The circle identifies another possible operating step that is not absolutely necessary. P The arrow identifies the reaction of the device. PLAY G R (button in combination with[...]

6 The remote control  Remote control buttons 1 REC/OTR n Record the current TV show on the HDD, mark recordings in the Time Shift Buffer to be stored on HDD. Hold button down to start the recording from now. (Mark the recording from the beginning of the actual position in the Time Shift Buffer). 2 STANDBY m Switch set on or off. A programmed rec[...]

7 A SYSTEM MENU Call up/Cancel the system menu. Depending on the operating mode from which you press this button: •) DVD system menu: Press DISC MENU B first. •) HDD system menu: Press TUNER 0 first. B DISC MENU Display the DVD menu or the index screen overview. C INFO Display additional information on the screen. Call up additional information[...]

8 Front of the device 1 STANDBY-ON m Switch device off / on. 2 Disc tray Red light around the disc tray indicates recording on a DVD+RW, DVD+R. 3 OPEN/CLOSE J Open/close the disc tray. 4 GUIDE Call up/Cancel the GUIDE Plus+ ® system When the GUIDE Plus+ ® system is active, this button lights up white. 5 OK Confirm the entry/function. 6 Navigation[...]

9 Back of the device J 4 MAINS Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz) K ANTENNA IN Connection to the aerial. L TV OUT Connection of the aerial cable to the TV. M EXT2 AUX-I/O Scart connector to connect an additional device (satellite receiver, set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, ...). Input for RGB, S-video signals, input/output for CVBS (v[...]

10 Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. Install the batteries in the remote control before use. 1 Take the remote control and the enclosed 2 batteries. 2 Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and close the compartment. Ensu[...]

11 Connecting to the TV (standard configuration)  Connecting the aerial To receive TV programmes you have to connect the DVD-recorder to the aerial or the cable network. 1 Switch off your TV. 2 Remove the aerial cable plug A from your TV, and insert it into the ANTENNA IN K socket at the back of the DVD recorder. 3 Insert one end of the supplied[...]

12 Connecting to the TV (alternative configurations)  Connection via composite video (CVBS) cable This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, transmits a Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). The colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead to slight problems with the pic[...]

13 3 Select the '  ' symbol using B O or A I and confirm with C M . Picture TV shape 16:09 Black level shift Off Video shift ï SCART video RGB 4 Select the line ' SCART video ' using A I or B O and confirm with C M . 5 Select your setting with B O or A I . When the YPbPr output (YUV signal) is switched on, S-video (Y/C) and [...]

14 Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT2 AUX-I/O M socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT2 AUX-I/O M scart socket with the EXT1 TO TV-I/O N scart socket. You wi[...]

15 Connecting GLINK transmitter The external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box) is controlled via the DVD recorder with the G-LINK cable J (supplied). This means you can record TV shows that are received only through the external receiver. Connecting the G-LINK cable J enables the GUIDE Plus+ ® system to show the correct l[...]

16 Connecting a video recorder, DVD player. You can also connect a video recorder or a DVD player to the EXT2 AUX-I/O M input socket. The DVD recorder must be connected directly to the TV via the EXT1 TO TV-I/O N socket. If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD [...]

17 Connecting audio devices  Connecting to the analog audio sockets Two analog audio sockets AUDIO OUT L/R Q (audio signal output left/right) are located at the back of the DVD recorder. These can be used to connect the following: •) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic •) a receiver with twochannel analog stereo Can I use the 'P[...]

18 Connecting to the mains Always ensure the local mains voltage matches the voltage range printed on the type plate at the back or bottom of the DVD-recorder. If not, consult your dealer or Philips customer support. 1 Switch on the TV. 2 Insert the supplied mains cable D into the socket 4 MAINS J at the back of the DVD recorder and the plug into t[...]

19 2 Select the desired language for the settings/functions displayed on your TV screen by pressing B O or A I . Virgin mode Menu Language English Español Français Italiano Deutsch Press OK to continue 3 Confirm with OK L . 4 Select the desired audio language for DVD playback using B O or A I . If the selected language is not available, the first[...]

20 B If the aerial (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is connected to the DVD recorder, press OK L . P 'Autoinstall' starts. Installation Autoinstall Searching for TV channels 00 Channels found Please wait P ' WAIT ' appears on the display. Wait until all available TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes.[...]

21 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ ® System If the GUIDE Plus+ ® system has not been installed yet, the ' Setup ' screen appears when you press the GUIDE/TV J button. Then you can start the installation. 1 Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press the GUIDE/TV J button on the remote control. P T[...]

22 O Depending on the country you select, you can also enter letters using B O or A I . a I cannot enter a local post code b You have selected a country that does not transmit GUIDE Plus+ ® data yet. 3 Confirm the local post code with OK L . 4 Press OK L to return to the ' Setup ' screen. ' External receiver 1 ' O External rece[...]

23 Installing the ' External receiver 1 ' Setup Home Press A or B to select. Then press OK to confirm. Setup Choose item to set up : Language English Country United Kingdom Postal code XXXXX External receiver 1 None External receiver 2 None External receiver 3 None If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top bo[...]

24 A Switch the receiver on and select programme number 02 on the receiver or using its remote control. a My external receiver does not display the programme number During installation, the external receiver will be switched to a different programme number. - Please check the TV show in the 'Video window' in the left top corner of the scr[...]

25  Finalise set up of the external receiver 1 Tune your external receiver to the TV channel which transmits the GUIDE Plus+ ® data. O If this TV channel is available on the internal tuner of the DVD-recorder, select the TV channel on the DVD-recorder using CHANNEL q P , CHANNEL r S . 2 If you did not find your country in this list, no TV chann[...]

26 Allocating a decoder Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want to watch. Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if n[...]

27 Sorting TV channels with 'Follow TV' This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the order on the TV. This only works if the DVD recorder ( EXT1 TO TV-I/O N socket) and the TV are connected with a scart cable . Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number [...]

28 Manual TV channel search In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during initial installation. In this case, you will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually. Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. •) Switch[...]

29 Sorting and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete TV channels you don't want or those with poor reception. Preparation: •) The TV is switched on, and if necessary, the programme number for the DVD recorder has been selected. •) the DVD recorder is switched on. 1 Pr[...]

30 Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored TV channels with the new ones. Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the p[...]

31 Setting the time and date If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ', the time and date must be set manually. SMART CLOCK 'SMART CLOCK' automatically sets the time and date using the information transmitted by the TV channel. Normally the TV channel stored at programme number 'P01' is used. In the ' Cl[...]

32 Setting the language For the basic setting of DVD playback, you can select the language for the subtitles and the audio language. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu. For bilingual shows, you can also select the sound channel of the TV station via the internal tuner ( T[...]

33 Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® System  General information For the GUIDE Plus+ ® system to operate correctly, it is necessary for the DVD recorder to collect the necessary data. The DVD recorder may take up to 24 hours to do this. Please note the following: •) All the TV channels must already have been installed. •) The TV channel that transmi[...]

34 The navigation in the GUIDE Plus+ ® System Press GUIDE/TV J to view the main menu. Press A I to select the menu line. You can select one of the following functions with D K or C M . Press at the desired function the B O button for confirmation. O ' Grid ': Standard GUIDE Plus+ ® system screen (programme guide) O ' Search ' [...]

35 O If you press the button N U or O V , you can switch forward or back a day. I want to call the additional information/advertisement on the left hand side of the screen Press D K in the line of the TV channel repeatedly, until the additional information/advertisement on the left hand side of the screen is highlighted. You can toggle between the [...]

36 The ' Schedule ' screen Frequency VPS/PDC Home , Single recording Grid Search Schedule Info /Record Freq. Timing 21-Oct 20:00 21:30 BBC1 Once +0 21-Oct Matrix Once 0 This menu displays the shows that are set to record. You can clear recordings or make changes using the coloured function buttons. Moreover, you can manually program recor[...]

37 The ' Editor ' screen Home Editor displays your TV channel settings. You may switch channel On or Off (grey), select their Source and their programme number. Press B to use. Press D for Info. Press C for Setup. Search Schedule Info Editor Name On/Off Source Programme N. BBC1 On TV P 001 BBC2 On TV P 002 ITV On TV P 003 CH4 On TV P 004 [...]

38 Disc's you can use DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewriteable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable) This disc can also be not finalised. DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R(DVD-Recordable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised. DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These [...]

39  Switch over to the actual TV channel during playback As soon as you turn on the DVD recorder, the currently selected TV channel on the DVD-Recorder is recorded in a temporary storage (Time Shift Buffer). Recordings in the Time Shift Buffer will be automatically deleted e.g. after 3 hours if the period of the Time Shift Buffer is set to 3 hou[...]

40 Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc 1 If the disc is write-protected or a finalised DVD+R disc, playback starts automatically. C01 ANNA P01 2 If playback does not start automatically, use the B O or A I button to select the title you want to play on the index screen. With N U , O V you can jump to the begin or the end of the index screen. 3 Press the PLAY[...]

41 Playing an MP3 CD MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. Using this technology the data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This means it is possible to record 10 hours of music in CD quality on a single CD-ROM. When creating MP3 CDs please note the following: File system: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum [...]

42 General DVD's are divided in titles and chapters. O During playback, press O V to go to the next title. If there are several chapters within a title, the next chapter. O Press N U to return to the start of the current title/chapter. O Press N U twice to return to the start of the previous title/chapter. Use the T/C Y (title/chapter) button [...]

43 Search by time [DVD, (S)VCD] Using this feature you can select where playback should start (select elapsed time). 1 During playback press SYSTEM MENU A on the remote control. P The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. 2 Select the ' L ' symbol using C M or D K and confirm with B O . P Playback is stopped and a box appears on [...]

44 Camera angle [DVD] If a DVD contains scenes that have been shot from different camera angles you can select these camera angles for playback. 1 During playback, press PAUSE 9 Q . P You will see a still picture. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU A and select the ' F ' icon using C M . a The ' F ' symbol will be hidden b The selected scene h[...]

45 Subtitles [DVD] Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one subtitle language. The language initially selected for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder. However you can change the subtitle language of the inserted disc at any time. You can change the subtitle language either using the menu of the insert[...]

46 General information The 'Disc Manager' is an integrated database in the DVD recorder that remembers all recordings on DVD+RW, DVD+R discs made by this DVD recorder. This gives you a complete overview of your entire video collection at the touch of a button. The Disc Manager gives you quick and easy access to every recording made on wit[...]

47 2 Press the DISC MANAGER Z button on the remote control. 3 Select ' Add current disc ' using A I or B O and confirm with C M . 4 Confirm with OK L . P The disc number will be added to the Disc Manager. P The disc number is then displayed and the disc tray opens automatically. The disc is now stored in the Disc Manager under the display[...]

48 Searching for a title in the Disc Manager This function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the Disc Manager. 1 Press DISC MANAGER Z on the remote control. 2 Select ' Find title ' using B O or A I and confirm with C M . P A list of the titles of all recordings stored in the Disc Manager (DM) will a[...]

49 General  The Media Browser Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the media browser with a corresponding index picture. To change the title settings, read the chapter 'Edit title HDD'. Please observe that Titles in the Time Shift Buffer marked for storage on the HDD (with REC/OTR n 1 button), can only be locked or deleted.[...]

50 Change order in the media browser Your may choose only titles that meet certain criteria for the overview. This order will remain until you exit the media browser. 1 Press BROWSER HDD H on the remote control. P The Media Browser appears. 2 Press D K . P The 'Order Menu' appears. 3 Select one of the following options using B O or A I an[...]

51 The Time Shift Buffer As a result of the high data transfer speed of the HDD, it is possible to play back recordings from the Time Shift Buffer while the recording is still in process. Therefore, you can jump back to the currently selected TV programme using JUMP BACK T and watch a scene again. Moreover, you can use all playback features such as[...]

52 O REC/OTR n 1 : - To start a recording that will be stored on the HDD. Please observe : If no data were available from the GUIDE Plus+ ® system, the recording will stop automatically after 30 minutes (OTR function). To make longer recordings, you have to press REC/OTR n 1 several times. You will see this also on an information on the screen. - [...]

53 General As soon as you turn on the DVD recorder, the currently selected TV channel on the DVD-Recorder is recorded in a temporary storage (Time Shift Buffer). Recordings in the Time Shift Buffer will be automatically deleted e.g. after 3 hours if the period of the Time Shift Buffer is set to 3 hours (factory setting). Only recordings marked in t[...]

54  Flush/erase the Time Shift Buffer To erase the Time Shift buffer choose from the following: O Erase the Time Shift Buffer manually (' Flush Buffer 'function( SYSTEM MENU A button, ' Set up 'menu)) O Turn off the DVD recorder with STANDBY m 2 . O The preset Time Shift Buffer period expires (the default setting is 3 hours) [...]

55 End recordings  Ending a recording automatically Recordings will be automatically ended if data from the GUIDE Plus+ ® is available or if you entered the end while starting a recording (30-minute steps).  Ending a recording at the live position 1 If necessary, switch the TV to the programme number (input socket) of the DVD recorder. 2 Pre[...]

56 3 The following options are available: O Freely selectable end: - Press REC/OTR n 1 to select the entire title. The colour changes to red. - Search for the desired end using D K , C M . - Hold down the red button D : Red marked recording changes to its original colour from the current position to the end of the title. If you want to set more mar[...]

57 O PAUSE 9 Q The recording will be paused. If you press the button again, the recording will resume. A chapter marker is inserted. O STOP h N The recording will be interrupted. You can start a new recording by pressing REC/OTR n 1 . A new title is created. 6 To end the camcorder operating mode press CAM 3 P The recording will be stored on the HDD[...]

58 Direct Record Use this function to start recording a show you just watch on the TV. If you start a recording while the DVD recorder is switched off , the TV channel currently selected on the TV will be compared with the TV channels stored in the DVD recorder via the scart cable. If the TV channel is found, recording will start. 1 Select the prog[...]

59 Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (sat recording) With this function the recording on the DVD-Recorder can be controlled via the scart socket. You can use this function if you have a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a scart cable and has a programming function (timer). For more information, consult the instructio[...]

60 General  Discs you can use DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewriteable) This disc is rewriteable. That means, you can delete your recordings an use the disc again and again. More than 1000 times. DVD+RW discs can be used without finalising procedure in the most existing and future DVD-Players. DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable) Unli[...]

61 Archiving (storing) titles on a DVD+RW, DVD+R Record mode Transfer speed to DVD+RW, DVD+R 1hr movie from HDD to DVD+RW, DVD+R will take [min]: M1 2.4x 25 M2 4,8x 12,5 M2x 6x 10 M3 7,2x 8 M4 9,6x 6 M6 14,4x 4 M8 19,2x 3 Your machine allows high-speed copying from the HDD to an optical disc (DVD+RW, DVD+R). You can choose a title or titles from th[...]

62 Finalising a DVD+R If recordings were stored (archived) on a DVD+R you have to finalise it to make play back in a DVD-Player possible. 1 Press DISC MENU B and then STOP h N to mark the first title. 2 Press A I to go to the 'disc info screen'. 3 Press C M and select then the line ' Finalise disc ' using B O . 4 Confirm with OK[...]

63 General Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)' to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. On this DVD recorder you can pre-programme up to 12 recordings within a period of one month. To make a programmed recording, your [...]

64 Programming recordings with the GUIDE Plus+ ® System The GUIDE Plus+ ® System has made it even easier to programme recordings. All you have to do is select the show you want to record from a channel listing. Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. •) Switch on the DVD recorder. [...]

65 Programming recordings with the VIDEO PLus+ ® System Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and finish times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the PlusCode programming number. This 9-digit PlusCode number is found in most TV listing[...]

66 Manual programmed recordings Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. •) Switch on the DVD recorder. 1 Press TIMER s 7 on the remote control. P The ' Schedule ' screen appears. a I will see some information about the GUIDE Plus+ ® System b The GUIDE Plus+ ® System was n[...]

67 How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. •) Switch on the DVD recorder. 1 Press TIMER s 7 on the remote control while the DVD recorder is switched on. P The ' Schedule ' screen will appear. Frequency VPS/PDC Home , Si[...]

68 General  The media browser Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the media browser with an index picture. Title editing includes: - change the name of a recording (title) - delete a recording - archive a recording - lock (child lock) a recording - protect recordings against automatic deletion Please observe that Titles in the Time [...]

69 Editing the title stored on the HDD Use this function to adapt the title (recording) to your personal preferences. 1 Press BROWSER HDD H on the remote control. P The Media Browser appears. 2 Select the title whose settings you want to change with B O , A I . Press EDIT 6 . 3 Select one of the displayed functions with B O , A I and confirm with C[...]

70 Editing the recorded name From the GUIDE Plus+ ® data the title (name) of a TV show will be taken automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, only the programme number (programme name) and the time will be stored as the name of the recording. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has finished. 1 If necessary, [...]

71 Divide title You can divide a title in several parts (titles) as large as you like. Each of these parts (titles) is designated by a separate index picture. You can also use this function to separate and delete an undesired end of the recording (commercial). Warning! You cannot undo this division! 1 Press BROWSER HDD H on the remote control. P Th[...]

72 Insert/remove chapter markers To find special scenes in one title faster, you can insert chapter markers. These markers can also be deleted. 1 Press BROWSER HDD H on the remote control. P The 'Media Browser' appears on the screen. 2 Select the title you want to modify using B O , A I . 3 Press EDIT 6 on the remote control P The title e[...]

73 1 Press BROWSER HDD H on the remote control. P The 'Media Browser' appears on the screen. 2 Select the title you want to edit using B O , A I . 3 Press EDIT 6 on the remote control. P The title edit menu appears on the screen. 4 Select ' Video edit ' with B O and confirm with C M . P Play back starts automatically 5 Search th[...]

74 General When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording: •) Name of the recording If a name has not been assigned to the TV channel, only the programme number and time are stored as the name •) Length of the recording •) Record type (Quality) •) Date of the recording[...]

75 Insert chapter markers During recording, you can set or delete chapter markers within a title. The maximum number of chapters within a title is 99, on a disc 255. (spreaded over the whole disc). If one of these limits is reached the following message will appear on the screen: ' Chapter limit '. You need to delete some markers before y[...]

76 a The number of chapters ('C') has increased by two or more numbers b This is the case when you want to hide a chapter that, due to automatic chapter numbering (if switched on), stretches over two or more chapters. In this case, you must delete the start of the automatically generated chapter: - Press T/C Y twice while the editing menu[...]

77 Changing the index picture Normally the picture from the beginning of a recording is used as the index picture. You can however choose any picture from the recording as the index picture. 1 During playback, search for location of the new index picture. Press the PAUSE 9 Q button. 2 Press the EDIT 6 button. P The ' Favorite Scene Selection &[...]

78 Editing recording titles (name) 1 If required, press the STOP h N button to interrupt playback. 2 Using A I or B O select the title whose name you want to edit and confirm with C M . P The menu for editing names appears. Settings for title Charly 1 Name Charly 1 Play full title Erase this title 3 Select ' Name ' using A I or B O and co[...]

79 Erasing recordings/titles You can erase specific recordings from a disc. Please note: If there is an ' Empty title ' between titles, this space can not be used from this DVD-Recorder. Each recording from the HDD to a DVD+RW, DVD+R (archiving) will be added at the end of existing recordings 1 Press the STOP h N button or during playback[...]

80 Disc information and status Philips1 00:35:59 used Fri15/02/2004 PAL DVD playback This screen appears before the first title and contains general information about the current disc. You can: •) change the name of the disc •) activate or deactivate write protection on the disc •) Finish editing (make edits DVD compatible) •) finalise a DV[...]

81  Finishing editing If one or more titles have been edited on a DVD+RW, a DVD player may still display the original titles (e.g. hidden scenes are still visible). You can prepare your DVD+RW disc in such a way that a DVD player will be able to play the edited version (hidden scenes are hidden). 1 In the 'Disc info display' press C M [...]

82 The following structure shows the menus which can be called up using DISC MENU B and then SYSTEM MENU A . Select the symbol ' A ' using D . Then you can select the different menus using B , A . Factory (default) settings are underlined. For Details refer to 'User Preferences/Settings I'. Picture TV shape 16:09 Black level shi[...]

83 The following structure shows the menus which can be called up using the TUNER 0 and then the SYSTEM MENU A button. For details refer to 'USer Prefernce/Settings II. SYSTEMMENU Options Toolbar Preferences Set up Toolbar Options Audio Off Lang. I Lang.II Zoom Time search Subpictures Preferences Recording Record mode M1 M2 M2x ... M8 Camera m[...]

84 General This section describes how you can adjust the functions of the HDD to your personal preferences. When you press BROWSER HDD H and then SYSTEM MENU A , a so-called puck ' Z ' appears on a line. If there are further selection options within a line, an arrow e.g.: ' S '. will appear in the respective segments e.g.: &apos[...]

85 Toolbar SYSTEMMENU Options Toolbar Audio Zoom Time search Subpictures  Options In this menu, you can choose functions for the playback of recordings (titles) on the HDD: ' Audio ' Selection of the language for the TV show currently selected on the DVD recorder. 'Lang I' or 'Lang II' in the display also indicates [...]

86 (M2...2 hours, M2x...2.5 hours, ...M8...8 hours). If the recording on the hard disk is longer, you must use the function 'Dividing Titles' and store the recording on two DVD+RW, DVD+Rs. O ' M1 ' High Quality (high recording quality) offers the best picture quality and a recording time of: DVD+RW, DVD+R: 1 hour. HDD: approx. 1[...]

87 ' Safety Slot ' Here you can enter a time (one to five minutes) when a programmed recording (Timer) should start earlier and end later. This could be necessary if the information from the GUIDE Plus+ ® system about the start and stop time always differ from the actual start and stop time (e.g. always 2 minutes). You can use this funct[...]

88 General This section describes how you can make additional personal settings. The symbols have the following meaning:  Picture settings  Sound settings  Language settings  Additional settings  Disc settings Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. •) Switch on the DV[...]

89 ' SCART video ' Since RGB and S-VIDEO signals sometimes use the same connections on a scart cable, the two signals cannot be transmitted simultaneously. With these settings, you can decide whether RGB or S-VIDEO signals are to be transmitted. This setting affects only the scart sockets of the DVD recorder ( EXT1 TO TV-I/O N output sock[...]

90 Language settings You can select the following settings in this menu: Language Audio Language English Subtitle English Menu English ' Audio Language ' Playback audio language for pre-recorded optical discs (DVD+RW, DVD+R). ' Subtitle ' Subtitle language for pre-recorded optical discs (DVD+RW, DVD+R). ' Menu ' Screen[...]

91 Disk feature menu In this menu, you can make changes that relate to the disc: Disc features Access Control Enter code Auto resume On ' Access Control ' Please read the next chapter 'Access control (child lock)'. Auto resume If playback of a pre-recorded DVD video disc or video CD is interrupted (using STOP h N or OPEN/CLOSE J[...]

92 Child lock [HDD, DVD, (S)VCD] This feature enables titles on the HDD or complete discs to be locked for children. When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before the title from the HDD or the complete disc can be played. You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, de[...]

93 Parental level control [DVD] Films on pre-recorded DVD discs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, some discs may contain 'Parental Control' rating information that applies to the entire disc or to certain scenes on the disc. The appropriate scenes have filter values that reach from 1-8. If such a scene is detected d[...]

94 Changing the PIN code Preparation: •) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. •) Switch on the DVD recorder. 1 Press the DISC MENU B and then the SYSTEM MENU A button on the remote control. P The menubar appears. 2 Select the ' A ' icon using D K or C M . 3 Select '  ( Disc feat[...]

95 Symbols in the menu bar Press DISC MENU B and then SYSTEM MENU A to open the menu bar. If a disc is played back, you can open the menubar with SYSTEM MENU A . Use D K and C M to select the relevant function. Use B O to confirm the function and go either to another menu or execute the function directly. Some functions may not be available, depend[...]

96 Status field During playback of a disc, the status field shows the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be switched off.  Disc type symbols M DVD+RW W DVD+R N DVDVideo O VideoCD P No disc Q Error  Operating mode symbols R Recording S Stop T Playback U PlaybackPause V R[...]

97 The symbols on your DVD recorder display These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display: Multi-function display/text line •) Clock. •) Disc/title playing time •) Title name. •) Display of the programme number of the TV channel/playing time/channel name/function. •) Display of information and alerts. •) Display of the title f[...]

98 MAX CHAP The maximum number of chapters within a title/or the disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters is: DVD+RW, DVD+R: within a title 99, on the disc 255 (spreaded over the whole disc). HDD: within a title 500, on the HDD 1000 (spreaded over the whole HDD). DISC FULL The disc/HDD is full. There is no space for new recordings. PAL[...]

99 If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. You can also visit our web page 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' . Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the produ[...]

100 PROBLEM/HINTS SOLUTION Fans run with switched off DVD recorder: b For the execution of certain procedures the DVD recorder can switch itself on automatically, although no information is visible on the display. To prevent overheating, the fans at the back will be switched on and off automatically This is no fault of your set. No playback on DVD [...]

101 PROBLEM/HINTS SOLUTION The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using VIDEO Plus+ ® System. b The programme number of the TV channel is not available in the GUIDE Plus+ ® system or allocation is wrong. To change or check the channel data, proceed as follows: 1 Press GUIDE/TV J . 2 Press A I . 3 Select &apos[...]

102 PROBLEM/HINTS SOLUTION The external receiver does not always react to Remote control signal. b The Infrared (IR) Remote control signal interfere with the IR signal of the G-LINK transmitter. Put the G-LINK transmitter closer to the front of the external receiver. My external receiver switches automatically through the TV channels b If the DVD-R[...]

103 PROBLEM/HINTS SOLUTION Hidden scenes on a DVD+RW are still visible on my DVDPlayer b If a DVD+RW was edited with the 'Edit' function (button EDIT 6 ) the function ' Make edits compatible ' should be used. Otherwise the old titles and also the 'hidden scenes' are still visible. To modify the DVD+RW proceed as fol[...]

104 PROBLEM/HINTS SOLUTION I have forgotten the PINCode b To erase the PIN code (reset to 0000), proceed as follows: 1 First press DISC MENU B then SYSTEM MENU A . 2 Select the symbol ' A ' using D K , select '  ( Disc features )' using B O and confirm with C M . 3 Confirm the line ' Access Control ' using C M an[...]

105 Chapters Also known as 'scenes', a DVD movie can be broken up into sections much like the chapters of a book, that can be accessed quickly and easily via the DVD menu or remote control. Component video (Y Pb Pr) is the highest quality picture transmission option. This is achieved by dividing the video signal into a luminance signal (Y[...]

106 ENGLISH[...]

107 A Mark 146 ........................................ Action 116 ........................................... Admiral 093, 134, 209, 262, 306, .... 332 Aiko 013, 246, 248, 250, 255, 266 .. Akai 002, 113, 114, 140, 216, 246, .. 248, 250, 255, 266, 285, 292, 305, 324, 332 Akura 217, 222, 246, 250, 266 ......... Alba 201, 217, 219, 232, 246, 249, . 2[...]

108 LXI 001, 006, 033, 037, 043, 044, ... 097, 111, 113, 134, 148 M Electronic 201, 211, 212, 233, . 236, 246, 250, 258, 272, 279, 283, 285, 287 Magnadyne 209, 257, 272, 306, 332 Magnafon 256, 257 ............................. Magnasonic 113, 114, 136, 154, 262 Magnavox 004, 006, 008, 015, 037, 041, 042, 045, 046, 070, 113, 114, 120, 128, 131, 133,[...]

109 279, 283, 285, 287, 292, 309, 313, 324, 330, 332 Univox 250 .......................................... Vestel 250 .......................................... Video Concepts 115 .......................... VideoSystem 250 ................................ Vidikron 134 ........................................ Vision 250 .............................[...]

Technical data Storage media Hard Disc recording: 160 Gb HDD TV systems Playback: PAL/NTSC Recording: PAL/NTSC Internal tuner: PAL/SECAM Optical disc Playback Recording DVD+RW • • DVD+R • • DVD-R/-RW, video mode • - DVD-Video • - Video CD, Super VCD • - Audio CD • - MP3 CD • - CD-R/RW • - Video Format Digital compression DVD, SV[...]

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