Philips DVDR3545V manual

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    EN DIGIT AL VIDEO DISC REC ORDER & VIDEO CASSET TE REC ORDER WITH DIGIT AL TUNER Register your pr oduc t and get suppor t at ww w .philips .com/welcome DVDR3545V ST OP ARRÊT AL T O 1-866-771-4018 1-866-771-4018 1-866-771-4018 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others[...]

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    2E N 2E N PRECA UTIONS Registering your model with PHILIPS makes y ou eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below , so don ' t miss out. Complete and return your P roduct Registration Card at once , or register online at ww w .philips.com/welc ome to ensure: Return your P roduc t Registration C ard or register online at ww w .philip[...]

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    3 EN 3 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others PRECA UTIONS Note to the CA T V system installer: This reminder is pro vided to call the CA T V system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for pr oper grounding and, in particular, species tha[...]

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    4E N 4E N PRECA UTIONS Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philip.com/welcome. This product lets you record on DVD and cassette tape and play back DVD/CD/cassette tape. Read this user manual carefully to learn how to use the features d[...]

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    5 EN 5 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others PRECA UTIONS User Manual Supplied Accessories remote control with batteries (AAAx2) RF coaxial cable RCA audio/video cables user manual quick start guide For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal [...]

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    6E N 6E N C ONTENTS Introduction PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols Used in this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 [...]

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    7 EN 7 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others C ONTENTS Playback INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    8E N 8E N FEA TURES This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which are rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which are available for recording once. Even if you choose DVD- [...]

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    9 EN 9 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others Symbols Used in this User Manual To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. * DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. * D[...]

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    10 EN 10 EN FUNC TIONAL O VERVIE W DVD RECORDER 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO ONE T OUCH RECORD NG • LONG PLAY DVD RECORDER / VCR D VDR 3545V STANDBY-ON REW F FW D PLAY PLAY REC STOP EJECT STOP R C CHANNEL SOURCE VCR DVD OPEN/CLOSE SV VIDEO L-AUDIO-R DV 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 13 11 12 14 10* 9 75 8 6 1 2 3* 4 Front Panel ( * ) The unit can also be turned [...]

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    11 EN 11 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others DVD DIG T AL AUDIO OUT AUD IO OUT S VIDEO OUT IN COAX AL L R L Y P B /C B P R /C R R L R OUT IN S VIDEO IN AU DIO OUT N VIDEO OU T COMPONENT V DEO OUT DVD/VCR ANTENNA HDMI OUT 1 2 5 3 9 11 13 10 8 6 7 4 12 Rear Panel FUNC TIONAL OVER VIE [...]

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    12 EN 12 EN FUNC TIONAL OVER VIE W Using a Remote Control 3 1 2 4 5 6 9 11 22 23 20 21 24 26 10 27 12 28 14 15 17 18 19 16 31 32 33 34 13 29 25 7 8 3 0 Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit. • Remote operation may be[...]

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    13 EN 13 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others FUNC TIONAL OVER VIE W 1. ST ANDBY -ON y y button (DVD/VCR) • Press to turn the unit on and off . 2. DTV/T V button (DVD/VCR) • P ress to switch between digital T V (DT V ) mode and analog T V ( T V ) mode. 3. SOURCE button (DVD/VCR) [...]

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    14 EN 14 EN Appears when data is being written on a disc. Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray. Appears when the disc tray is closing. Appears when the disc tray is opening. Display Message Appears when HDMI output mode (720p) is selected. Appears when HDMI output mode (1080p) is selected. Appears when HDMI output mode (480p) is selected.[...]

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    15 EN 15 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others ANTENNA CABLE C ONNEC TION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. * Once connections are completed, turn on the TV and begin initial setting. Channel scanning is necessary for the unit to memorize a[...]

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    16 EN 16 EN RF MODULA T OR C ONNEC TION If your TV has antenna in jack only , it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a commercially available stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated belo[...]

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    17 EN 17 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. Note • Required cables and c[...]

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    18 EN 18 EN Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. Note for HDMI connection • A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. When connecting with an HDMI ca[...]

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    19 EN 19 EN Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup VCR Functions Others HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive Press [[...]

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    20 EN 20 EN C ONNEC TION T O AN A UDIO SY STEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection Digital Audio Connection Note • The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot be re[...]

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    21 EN 21 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others BEFORE Y OU ST ART After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV. 1 After you have made all the necessary connections, press [STANDBY-ON y y ] to turn on the unit. 2 Tu[...]

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    22 EN 22 EN CH 10 1/ 5 1/ 5 DVD Video 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 SP(2Hr) 1:53 6 5 1 51 2 2 4 3 * This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the disc you inserted. 1. Indicates a disc type and format mode. 2. Indicates a channel number or selected external input channel. 3. Indicates a recording mode and possible record[...]

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    23 EN 23 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others Artist Name 1 1. Indicates artist/title information (only when available) • First, artist name will be displayed. • If you press [INFO] one more time, title name will be displayed. Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information Video Info. : [...]

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    24 EN 24 EN 1. Edit Disc Name: Allows you to rename the disc. 2. Erase Disc: (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) Allows you to erase all contents in the disc and format it. 3. Make Edits Compatible: (DVD+RW only) Allows you to memorize the editing status on the disc if you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden on this unit, and to effect it when[...]

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    25 EN 25 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate. DVD RECORDER 4 HEAD HI FI STEREO O E TOU H REC RD NG • L NG PL Y DVD RECORDER / VCR DVDR 354 V ST NDBY ON REW [...]

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    26 EN 26 EN INITIAL SET TING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. 1 Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” on page 21 to display the “Initial Setup” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select your desired language, then press [OK]. Initial Setup OSD Language English Français Español [...]

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    27 EN 27 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others CHANNEL SET TING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “G[...]

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    28 EN 28 EN 1 Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want to add/delete channels. 2 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “[...]

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    29 EN 29 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others ANALOG 5 Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CH / ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • Use [ { / B ] to cycle through all the channels including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons] to selec[...]

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    30 EN 30 EN SET TING THE CL OCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 31. Note • The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal and plug in the [...]

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    31 EN 31 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others SET TING THE CL OCK 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. 3 Use [ [...]

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    32 EN 32 EN TUNER SET TINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately. Note • When you switch the analog mode to the digital mode, it may take about 10 seconds until the[...]

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    33 EN 33 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others 1 Press [AUDIO] to cycle through available audio languages. English 1/2 • When you press [AUDIO] , selected language will be displayed on the TV screen. • Every time you press [AUDIO] , the language will be switched. e.g.) English 1/3[...]

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    34 EN 34 EN 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK]. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Stereo” or “SAP”, then [...]

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    35 EN 35 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK[...]

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    36 EN 36 EN 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK]. OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer CC Style V -Chip 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “User Setting”[...]

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    37 EN 37 EN Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others 6 Use [ K / L ] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting” will be displaye[...]

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    38 EN 38 EN INFORMA TION ON DVD REC ORDING Logo Attributes 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. r ecording time (SLP mode): 360 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 108 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm) DVD+RW DVD+R D VD-RW D VD-R This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can b[...]

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    39 EN 39 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others BEFORE REC ORDING Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title l[...]

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    40 EN 40 EN BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 38 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. • When inserting a brand-new DVD+RW/DVD- RW, the unit au[...]

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    41 EN 41 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others BASIC REC ORDING & ONE- T OUCH TIMER REC ORDING 5 Press [STOP C ] to stop recording. The recorded title will appear in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 76.) e.g.) DVD+R Writing to Disc Finalize the recordi[...]

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    42 EN 42 EN TIMER REC ORDING 1 Press [TIMER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “New Program”, then press [OK]. Timer Programming 1/1 MON JAN/01 11:00AM Date Start End CH New Program 3 Use [ K / L ] to enter the date, then press [ B ]. Date JAN/02 REC T o Mode DVD S P SP 2 : 00 Start - - : - - End - - : - - CH DTV125. 1 Daily MON-SA T JAN/01 JAN/31 MON[...]

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    43 EN 43 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others 4 Use [ K / L / s / B ] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then press [ B ]. Date JAN/02 REC T o Mode DVD S P SP 2 : 00 Start End - - : - - CH DTV125. 1 12 : 00AM 5 Use [ K / L / s / B ] to select analog (“- - -”[...]

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    44 EN 44 EN How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [ B ] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog CATV For channel number 1-12 press, press [ B ] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other [...]

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    45 EN 45 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others TIMER REC ORDING Hints for Timer Recording When the starting time is the same: A program set previously (PROG. A ) has priorit y . PROG. A PROG. B actual recording PROG. B The rst 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut o (when recor[...]

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    46 EN 46 EN OVER WRITING UNNECESSAR Y TITLE You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list. Title list will appear. If the title list does not appear, press [TITLE[...]

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    47 EN 47 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others OVERWRITING UNNECESSAR Y TITLE When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid [...]

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    48 EN 48 EN SET TINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE HDMI OUT D GI AL AUD O O UT AUD O OUT S IDEO OUT IN COAXAL L R L P B C B P R C R R L R OUT N N AU D O OUT N V D E O OU T C I AN ENNA ER 4 HEAD H -FI STEREO O E T U H R CO DNG L NG L Y DVD ECO DER VCR D DR 3 4 V S A DB ON R W F WD L Y P Y R C T P J CT T P EC C A N L O RCE V R VD O E C O E V L A D O R DV f[...]

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    49 EN 49 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others 4 HEAD HI FI STEREO ONE TOUC RECORD NG • LONG PLAY DVD RECORDER / VCR D VDR 3435V STANDBY ON REW F WD PLAY R C TOP/E ECT CHANNEL DV RECORDER PL Y STOP REC SOURCE V R DVD OP N/CLOS SV V DEO L-AUD O-R DV SET TINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DE VICE [...]

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    50 EN 50 EN DV DUBBING Guide to DV and On-Screen Display 1) Connect your DVC to the DV input jack on the front panel using a DV cable. (Use the DV cable that has 4-pin input jack and is compliance with the IEEE1394 standards.) 2) Press [SOURCE] repeatedly to select the appropriate external input channel for DV input (E3). 3) Press [INFO] to display[...]

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    51 EN 51 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others DV DUBBING DVC to DVD Dubbing 2 Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. (Refer to page 38.) 3 Press [INFO]. 4 With “Control” highlighted, press [OK] to display the available devices to control with the remote control of this unit[...]

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    52 EN 52 EN DV DUBBING DVC to VCR Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 48 for connection instructions. Note for DV dubbing • With regard to DVC to DVD dubbing, if you press [PAUSE F ] at step 5, the tape will rewind to the point a few seconds preceding the paused point when you press [OK] at step 6, then, it will start dubbing when it[...]

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    53 EN 53 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others BI-DIREC TIONAL DUBBING 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appe[...]

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    54 EN 54 EN BI-DIREC TIONAL DUBBING Note for VCR to DVD duplication • After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture may be distorted because of the auto tracking function. This is not a malfunction. Be advised to play back the tape until the picture is stabilized, then set the starting point which you wish to start recording, and start VCR t[...]

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    55 EN 55 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others SET TING A DISC T O PRO TEC T 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits C[...]

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    56 EN 56 EN PLA Y ING THE DISCS ON O THER DVD PLA Y ERS Finalizing a Disc 1 Press [SETUP]. If you are in the title list, you need to exit from the list by pressing [STOP C ] before you are able to access the main menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. “Disc Edit” menu will appear. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Finalize[...]

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    57 EN 57 EN Recording Basic Setup Connections Playback Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others PLA Y ING THE DISCS ON O THER DVD PLA Y ERS 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recordi[...]

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    58 EN 58 EN INFORMA TION ON PLA Y BA CK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below. You can play back discs that have the following logos will play back on the un[...]

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    59 EN 59 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout the world. The most common color system is NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and Canada). This unit uses NTSC, so DVD you play back must be recorded in the NTSC system[...]

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    60 EN 60 EN BASIC PLA Y BA CK Direct Playback Press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. 2 Press [PLAY B ] to start playback[...]

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    61 EN 61 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others BASIC PLA Y BA CK Press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load [...]

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    62 EN 62 EN 2 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. 1 SP (2Hr) 2 3 NOV/21/07 11:00 AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 NOV/22/07 11:35 AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) • Press [ B ] to display the next page, and press [ { ] to display the previous page. If you want to see disc information, press [ { ] when the[...]

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    63 EN 63 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others BASIC PLA Y BA CK Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files Press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit[...]

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    64 EN 64 EN BASIC PLA Y BA CK Playing Back a DivX® Press [DVD] first. 1 Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. File list will appear automatically. • To exit the file list, pres[...]

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    65 EN 65 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX® Certified product • Playable codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x, DivX®4.x, DivX®5.x • Maximum size of image : 7[...]

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    66 EN 66 EN BASIC PLA Y BA CK Using the Title / Disc Menu Press [DVD] first. 1) Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc. 2) Press [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or [...]

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    67 EN 67 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others SPECIAL PLA Y BA CK You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded programs without interrupting. During playback, press [SKIP]. Normal playback will start at 30 seconds ahead from the point you press [SKIP] . Every time you press [SKI[...]

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    68 EN 68 EN SPECIAL PLA Y BA CK Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. 1) During playback, press [RAPID PLAY]. B : Press [RAPID PLAY] once durin[...]

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    69 EN 69 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others SPECIAL PLA Y BA CK Zoom Note • When selecting a smaller factor than the current one, the zoom area will not be displayed. • To exit the zoom menu, press [INFO] again at step 1. • To cancel the zoom function, select “x1.0” using[...]

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    70 EN 70 EN Repeat Playback Random Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback press [INFO]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. 1/ 5 1/ 5 DVD 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 Video 3) Use [ K / L ] to select a desired repeat type, then press [OK].[...]

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    71 EN 71 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others Program Playback Note • To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR] at step 4. • You can make program settings up to 50 tracks. • To cancel program playback, press [STOP C ] twice during program playback. “OFF” appears on the TV[...]

  • Page 72

    72 EN 72 EN SEARCH Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped. To go back to the beginning of the current title or chapter, press [PREV ] . Pres[...]

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    73 EN 73 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 CD 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number n[...]

  • Page 74

    74 EN 74 EN DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case. You can switch subtitle languages anytime during playback. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ [...]

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    75 EN 75 EN Recording Playback Basic Setup Connections Editing Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 1 ) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.[...]

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    76 EN 76 EN INFORMA TION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [DVD], then press [TITLE]. Chapter Mark Hide Chapter Index Picture Title Dividing Edit Title Name Title[...]

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    77 EN 77 EN Playback Editing Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others EDITING DISCS 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. 1 2 3 NOV/21/07 11:00 AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 Overwrite NOV/22/07 11:35 AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) SP (2Hr) Edit Play 4 Use [ K / L ] [...]

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    78 EN 78 EN EDITING DISCS Putting Names on Titles 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Edit Title Name No Ye s MY F AV ORITE 1 0:00:59 The name you entered will be activated for the title. 5 After this operation is completed, press [BACK ] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a whi[...]

  • Page 79

    79 EN 79 EN Playback Editing Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others EDITING DISCS Setting Chapter Marks 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. 3 Press [PLAY B ] and then [PAUS[...]

  • Page 80

    80 EN 80 EN EDITING DISCS Clearing Chapter Marks 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. 3 Use [PREV ] / [NEXT ] to select a chapter mark to be deleted. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Delete”, then press [OK]. 5 Use [ K [...]

  • Page 81

    81 EN 81 EN Playback Editing Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others EDITING DISCS Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) To delete all chapter marks: 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will[...]

  • Page 82

    82 EN 82 EN EDITING DISCS Hiding Chapters 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Hide Chapter”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. 3 Use [PREV ] / [NEXT ] to decide the chapter to be hidden. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Hidden”, then press [OK]. Edit - Hide Chapter H[...]

  • Page 83

    83 EN 83 EN Playback Editing Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others EDITING DISCS Setting Pictures for Thumbnails 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E ], [FFW D ], [PAUSE F ] and [PLAY B ] to decide the picture you want to sel[...]

  • Page 84

    84 EN 84 EN EDITING DISCS Dividing a Title 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E ], [FFW D ], [PAUSE F ] and [PLAY B ] to decide the point at which you will divide the title. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Title Dividing”, then press [OK]. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Ye[...]

  • Page 85

    85 EN 85 EN Playback Editing Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others Putting Name on Disc Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Edit Disc Name”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit[...]

  • Page 86

    86 EN 86 EN EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing Disc Protect 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 85 to display “Disc Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON • If the disc is already protec[...]

  • Page 87

    87 EN 87 EN Playback Editing Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Function Setup VCR Functions Others EDITING DISCS Erasing Disc Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 85 to display “Disc Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Erase Disc”, then press [OK]. e.g.) [...]

  • Page 88

    88 EN 88 EN EDITING DISCS Making Edits Compatible Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 85 to display “Disc Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Make Edits Compatible”, then press [OK]. Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Disc Protect OFF ON 3 Use [...]

  • Page 89

    89 EN 89 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others LIST OF SET TINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents General Setting Playback Pages 92-95 Paren[...]

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    90 EN 90 EN LIST OF SET TINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents General Setting Display Pages 96-97 CC Style Pages 35-37 Edge Type None Raised Depressed Uniform L.Shadow R.Shadow Set edge type of the displayed caption. Font Opacity Solid Translucent Flash Set the font opacity of the displayed caption. Font Color Transparent White Blac[...]

  • Page 91

    91 EN 91 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others Note • Your change to each settings stays on even when the power is off. • An item which is not currently available is grayed in the settings. LIST OF SET TINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents General Setting Channel P[...]

  • Page 92

    92 EN 92 EN SETUPS Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All 3 Use [ K / L ] t[...]

  • Page 93

    93 EN 93 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others SETUPS 1 Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents [...]

  • Page 94

    94 EN 94 EN SETUPS 2 Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [OK] . Disc Audio Dynamic Range Control PCM Dolby Digital A B C A Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to compress the range between soft and loud soun[...]

  • Page 95

    95 EN 95 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others SETUPS 3 Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for disc menu. Use [ K / L ] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Disc Menu Language English French Spanish Other Your setting will be activated. 4 Audio Language (Default [...]

  • Page 96

    96 EN 96 EN SETUPS Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer CC Style V -Chip 1 2 3 4 5 Selection menu will[...]

  • Page 97

    97 EN 97 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others SETUPS 1 OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [ K / L ] to select a setting, then press [OK]. OSD Language English Français Español Your setting will be activated. 2 Screen Saver (Default : 1 [...]

  • Page 98

    98 EN 98 EN SETUPS Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Progressive Scan TV Aspect Video Input 1 2 3 Submenu will appear. 4 Refer to 1 to 2 [...]

  • Page 99

    99 EN 99 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others 1 Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progres[...]

  • Page 100

    1 00 EN 1 00 EN 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “DivX”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. DivX R VO D DivX Subtitle 1 2 4 Refer to 1 and 2 on this page and set the selected item. 5 When [...]

  • Page 101

    1 0 1 EN 1 0 1 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [...]

  • Page 102

    1 0 2 EN 1 0 2 EN 1 Format (Default : RGB) You can select the color space for HDMI output. Set the appropriate color space for your display device. Use [ K / L ] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • When the connected device is not compatible with the Y/Cb/Cr, HDMI signal is output as RGB regardless of the setting. Format RGB YCbCr Your settin[...]

  • Page 103

    1 0 3 EN 1 0 3 EN Editing Function Setup Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction VCR Functions Others Reset the setting to default. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Reset All”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Yes”[...]

  • Page 104

    1 0 4 EN 1 0 4 EN V CR FUNC TIONS Playback Recording Press [VCR] first. 1 ) Insert a prerecorded tape (refer to page 25 on how to insert a cassette tape). 2 ) Press [PLAY B ] to start playback. 3 ) Press [STOP C ] to stop playback. Note • When a cassette tape without erase-protection tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically. ?[...]

  • Page 105

    1 0 5 EN 1 0 5 EN Function Setup VCR Functions Editing Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Others VCR FUNCTIONS One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Index Search This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC I ] on the remote control. Press [VCR] first. 1 ) Insert a recordable tape with an erase-protecti[...]

  • Page 106

    1 06 EN 1 06 EN VCR FUNCTIONS Time Search Other Operations This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Press [VCR] first. 1 ) Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so that “TIME SEARCH” menu appears. 2 ) Using [the Number buttons], enter your desired[...]

  • Page 107

    1 07 EN Function Setup VCR Functions Editing Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Others TROUBLESHOO TING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper opera[...]

  • Page 108

    1 08 EN TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Remedy DVD • VCR Playback picture is distorted. • Keep the device which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a cellular phone, away. The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording. • Set the TV’s input to “TV.” Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly. [...]

  • Page 109

    1 09 EN Function Setup VCR Functions Editing Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Others TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Remedy DVD Playback image freezes for a second. • During the playback of 2 layered disc, picture may freeze for a moment when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction. “Repairing” appea[...]

  • Page 110

    11 0E N TROUBLESHOO TING Disc Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert the standardized disc which bear the marks on page 58. • Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. Regi[...]

  • Page 111

    111 EN Function Setup VCR Functions Editing Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Others Frequently Asked Questions TROUBLESHOO TING – Can I record to CD-RW/-R? No, this unit records only DVD. – Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another country? Possible when the region code of the disc is 1 and All. – Can I connec[...]

  • Page 112

    112 EN LANGU A GE C ODE Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian 4851 Cambodian 5759 Catalan 4947 Chinese[...]

  • Page 113

    113 EN Function Setup VCR Functions Editing Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Others Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen [...]

  • Page 114

    114 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Note • The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. General System DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, DVD-video, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R Power requirements 120V AC +/-10%, 60Hz +/-5% Power consumption 30W (standby: 3.5W) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 17.1 x 3.9 x 10.2 inches (435 x 99.5 x 260mm) Weig[...]

  • Page 115

    115 EN Function Setup VCR Functions Editing Playback Recording Basic Setup Connections Introduction Others P&F USA, Inc. P.O.Box 672768 Marietta, Georgia 30006 WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Th i s product is warranted to the original purchaser or the per- son receiving the p[...]

  • Page 116

    P&F USA, Inc. Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/welcome Printed in China JpnHF-0918/F7-3 1VMN27297A ★★★★ E9H91UD_E9H9TUD DVDR 3545 V P.O. Box 672768 Marietta, Georgia 30006 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT[...]