Philips DVDR80 manual

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The remote control REC/OTR n Record : Record the current TV channel STANDBY m Switch on or off : To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER s TIMER : To make a TIMER programming with/without Video Plus+ ® or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER REC MODE Record type (quality) : To select the max[...]

AUDIO Audio : Selecting the audio language. For recording or during playback using the internal tuner ( MONITOR key), select language 1 or 2. In the GUIDE Plus+ ® system: Blue function button. DISC-MENU Disc menu : To show the DVD menu or the index screen GUIDE/TV The GUIDE Plus+ ® System : Call up/Cancel the GUIDE Plus+ ® System DC Cursor keys [...]

STANDBY m Switching the TV off 0..9 Number buttons :0 - 9 P+ A TV programme number : To select a higher programme number P- B TV programme number : To select a lower programme number Front of the device STANDBY-ON m Switch on or off : To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSE J Open/close disc tr[...]

Behind the flap at the right;hand corner on the front Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If a signal is available at both sockets at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority. S-VIDEO S;Video socket : Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (programme number ' CAM[...]

Output sockets (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) COAX OUT Coaxial digital audio output OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output Output socket (G;LINK) G-LINK Connection of the supplied remote control (IR transmitter) for an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box). The symbols on your DVD recorder display These symbols can light up[...]

Messages in the DVD recorder display READING The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display IS TV ON? The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'. NO SIGNAL No input signal available (signal inadequate or u[...]

PAL DISC A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC recordings. NTSC DISC A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL recordings. RECORDING An illegal action (e.g.[...]

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Table of contents A Introduction 3 .................................... Dear Philips customer, 3 .................................................................................... Regional code 6 .................................................................................................... Technical data 6 ..................................[...]

J Manual recording 69 .......................... General 69 ............................................................................................................. Recording without automatic switch-off 70 ................................................... Interrupt recording (Pause) 71 .......................................................[...]

3 A Introduction Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder[...]

4 Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment. Thank you for buying a DVDR 80/051 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information on how to set up and operate the machine. The DVD recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a[...]

5 Discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: Playback and recording DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable) Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable). These discs can only be played back if the recording was made i[...]

6 Regional code Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible. DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for regi[...]

7 Important 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 machine and carry out maintenance or repair work. LASER Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power[...]

8 When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine should be placed on a firm surface. Make sure that no objects or liquids [...]

9 At the touch of a button your DVD recorder, even though it is switched off, will check which channel is currently playing on your television and record it. This connector is also known as a 'FireWire' or 'IEEE 1394'. This connector is used to transmit wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders. A[...]

10 The GUIDE Plus+ ® System gives you an on-screen listing of what's on TV. It also lets you program your DVD recorder by selecting the show you want to record from the list on your screen. You simply enter your local post code during set up and you can see the next 7 days or what's on right now or even what's on in a favourite cate[...]

11 B Connecting the DVD recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to attach a different plug, please proceed as follows: 1 Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse 2 Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3[...]

12 2 Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters. 'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time. Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at th[...]

13 Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'. Please see your TV's operating instructions. Have the following cables [...]

14 EasyLink loading data from TV; please wait 8 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m . A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started. ' EASYLINK ' appears on the display during transfer. The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the DVD recorder This may take several minutes. 9 A[...]

15 Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3). 1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder. 2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the T[...]

16 8 If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following picture: Virgin mode Menu Language English Español Français Italiano Deutsch Press OK to continue a My screen is empty. b Many TV sets are swi[...]

17 4 Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT AUDIO L/R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). 5 Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set o[...]

18 3 Insert one end of the supplied video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket VIDEO (CVBS) OUT at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). 4 Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) [...]

19 C Connecting additional devices Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 T[...]

20 1 Connect the scart socket of the receiver (satellite receiver) provided for the TV set (usually labelled 'TV', 'TO TV'), with the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket of the DVD recorder. Why can't I use the 'VCR', 'TO VCR',... socket? In order to achieve the best possible picture quality, you must use the RGB (red-[...]

21 Connect camcorder to the front sockets To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side. Best picture quality If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output on the camcorder. When films are transferred t[...]

22 Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets At the back of the DVD recorder there are two digital audio output sockets OPTICAL AUDIO OUT for an optical cable and COAX OUT for a coaxial cable (Cinch cable). These can be used to connect the following: •) an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a digital multi;channel sound decoder •[...]

23 D Installing your DVD recorder Initial installation After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. Connecting additiona[...]

24 Virgin mode TV Shape 4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan 16:9 Press OK to continue 7 Select the desired screen format position using P- B or P+ A . These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this information. Which screen formats can I select? ' 4:3 letterbox ' for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with bl[...]

25 Satellite receiver If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on 'Using a satellite receiver'. Decoder If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section. Tip a Sound may be distorted on some TV channels. b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there[...]

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. How do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link?[...]

27 Connection using a component video (Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable 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) and two colour difference signals - red minus luminance (U) and blue minus luminance (V). As a rule, "Cr" or "R-Y" is us[...]

28 9 Use a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable, connect the three cinch sockets (red, blue, green) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT at the back of the DVD recorder with the corresponding three component video input sockets of your TV set, usually labelled 'Component Video Input', 'YUV Input', 'YPbPr', 'YCbCr' or simply '[...]

29 3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. 4 Select ' A ' symbol with D or C . 5 Select ' Installation ' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . 6 Select ' Manual search ' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . Installation Manual search Channel/freq. CH Entry/search 01 Programme number 01 TV [...]

30 Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are stored in a specific order. This may differ from the order in which the TV channels appear on your TV set. This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the order on the TV set. This[...]

31 a ' NOTV ' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder is not receiving a video signal from the TV set. b Chech the connectors at both ends of the scart cable. b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature. Please[...]

32 Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. 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 [...]

33 Sorting and deleting TV channels manually After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers). You can use this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete TV channels you don't w[...]

34 a ' New preset, please switch to standby ' appears on the screen b In order to transfer the new TV channel order to the GUIDE Plus+ ® system, it is necessary to switch off the DVD recorder ( STANDBY m ). Wait for approx. 4 minutes before you switch the DVD recorder on again. b If this message reappears after you switch on the DVD reco[...]

35 ' Recording audio ' switching over (2;channel sound) Some TV programmes transmit an extra audio signal in stereo in addition to the normal audio signal (2-channel sound). In most cases this means that an additional language is available. If a TV programme is available in, say, English and German, German may be available as the second l[...]

36 Setting the time and date If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ', the time and date must be reset manually. If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number 'P01', the time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. Warning! If data from the GUIDE Plu[...]

37 E The GUIDE Plus+® System General information Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ ® System. The GUIDE Plus+ ® System offers a free interactive electronic programme guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area. You can also use the GUIDE Plus+ ® System to program your DVD recorder to record your favourite shows[...]

38 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ ® System Below we'll tell you how to set up the GUIDE Plus+ ® System to suit your own particular needs and how to install the external receiver (satellite receiver, .....) if you have one. If the GUIDE Plus+ ® system has not been installed yet, the ' Setup ' screen will appear and you can start with t[...]

39 ' Country ' Select the country you currently live from the list. The DVD recorder needs this information to load the right channel list. 1 Press OK . a ' Others ' appears on the screen in the country setting b The country will be taken from the TV set during the EasyLink download. The country from the TV will be not supported[...]

40 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 Installation of the ' External receiver 1 ' If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-t[...]

41 9 Select the input socket of the DVD recorder to which the receiver is connected. a My external receiver is connected only via aerial cable 1 Press O to move to the next page. Confirm ' Antenna (RF lead) ' using OK . 2 Enter the channel number under which the external receiver is stored in the DVD recorder. (e.g.: channel number '[...]

42 a My external receiver does not display the programme number During installation, the external receiver will be switched to a different programme number. If the receiver does not display the programme number, you must check the 'Video window' (left top corner in the GUIDE Plus+ ® system) to see whether switching has taken place. The c[...]

43 Continue set;up 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 1 Check the settings shown on the screen. If the settings are not correct, choose the line in which you wan[...]

44 Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® System General The GUIDE Plus+ ® System provides you with a free on-screen listing for all the TV channels in your location. You can also use it to control a connected external receiver (satellite receiver, set top box, cable box). The information of the GUIDE Plus+ ® System is divided in six screen components: •) Fu[...]

45 Function buttons (colour buttons) If GUIDE Plus+ ® information has been loaded, function buttons (colour fields) at the top of the screen indicate that you can perform various actions in the GUIDE Plus+ ® screen. (Red ( ZOOM ), Green ( ANGLE ), Yellow ( SUBTITLE ), Blue ( AUDIO ) whose function depends on the respective menu. Always check the [...]

46 4 In the top left of the screen you will see a video picture of the current show of the selected TV channel. Unlocking / Locking the picture of the TV channel in the top left corner Normally the video picture here is locked to the TV channel which you select before you call up the GUIDE Plus+ ® system. If you prefer to view the current show of [...]

47 Home Search displays programme listings by categories of interest. Press B to use. Press D for Grid. Press C for Schedule Search Schedule Info Editor Movies Sport All Action Animation Comedy Drama Romance Sci Fi Thriller The ' Search ' screen This menu lets you access show listings organised by category. This is an even easier way of s[...]

48 Quality Frequency VPS/PDC Home Recording quality M2, Single recording Grid Search Schedule Info Watch/Record Qual. Freq. Timing 21-Oct 20:00 21:30 BBC1 M2 Once +0 21-Oct Matrix M2 Once 0 The ' Schedule ' screen This menu displays the shows that are set to record or as a reminder to watch them. You can clear recordings or make changes u[...]

49 The ' Info ' screen This screen can be divided in subcategories. These depend on the information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ ® system. If there are no categories available, no data has been provided yet. Try visiting this page later. 1 Press P- B . Select the corresponding subcategorywith P- B , P+ A . 2 Select from the displayed data[...]

50 Entering the TV;channel of an external receiver 1 Select the TV channel you want to watch only through the external receiver using P- B , P+ A . 2 Choose the corresponding source using the red function button. This function button is only available when at least one external receiver has been installed. Read section 'Setting up the GUIDE Pl[...]

51 F On;screen information You can check or change many of the functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Symbols in the menu bar Press SYSTEM-MENU to open and close the menu bar (main menu). Use D and C to select the relevant function. Use P- B to confirm the function and[...]

52 Field for temporary messages The top left corner of the menu line contains a field for temporary messages relating to the various operating modes. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions have been activated:  Shuffle  Scan  Repeat entire disc  Repeat title  Repeat track  Repeat chapter  Rep[...]

53 Operating mode symbols R Recording S Stop T Playback U Playback;Pause V Record;Pause X Search forwards (8x speed) Y Search backwards (8x speed) Z Slow motion Tuner information box This field is located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel and the TV channel name for the selected programme are displayed.[...]

54 G Playback General notes on playback With this DVD recorder you can play back the following systems: •) DVD Video •) (Super)Video CD Disc •) DVD+RW Disc •) DVD+R Disc •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalised) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3 CD You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on [...]

55 Opening/closing the tray using the remote control You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control. Press and hold the STOP h button on the remote control until the dialog box shows ' OPENING 'o r' CLOSING '. Tip 3 Playback starts automatically. A menu may appear when a DVD is played back. If the titles and chapt[...]

56 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 P- B or P+ A button to select the title you want to play on the index screen. You can also use the N or O button on the front. 3 Press the PLAY G button. This will a[...]

57 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 [...]

58 Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The video CD must be PBC compatible (see CD case). 'PBC' is active in the default settings. 1 Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the ' h ' symbol appears in the dis[...]

59 H Additonal playback features Changing to another title/chapter If there is more than one title or chapter on a disc you can change to another title or chapter as follows. However if there are several chapters within a title, these will be selected. The title can then still be selected via the menu bar. 1 During playback, press O to go to the ne[...]

60 Still picture C01 2:04 1 During playback, press PAUSE 9 to stop playback and display a still picture. Frame advance via menu bar 1 During a still picture press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. 2 Select the ' I ' symbol using C or D and confirm with P- B . 3 You can now use the D or C[...]

61 3 Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9 from where playback should start. 4 Confirm with OK . a The time entered will flash on the screen b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or cancel the function by pressing SYSTEM-MENU . Problem 5 Playback starts at the time you entered. Repeat/Shuffle play You can m[...]

62 Scan feature This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD). 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select '  ' using PLAY MODE . 2 After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next chapter/index. To start playback at the relevant chapter/index press STOP h and then PLAY G . Camera angle If a DVD[...]

63 Select the audio language Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one audio 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 audio language of the inserted disc at any time. You can change the audio language either using the menu of the inser[...]

64 I Disc Manager (DM) General information The 'Disc Manager' is an integrated database in the DVD recorder that remembers all recordings 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 with this[...]

65 Disc Manager Find title C04 Browse discs Disc number001 Remove a disc Disc number001 Add current disc Next free disc number= 001 To exit press DM a When I insert a disc I see a number on the screen in the title overview in the top left;hand corner b You have inserted a disc that has already been registered by the Disc Manager. Problem 2 Press th[...]

66 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 on the remote control. 2 Select ' Find title ' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . Disc Manager Find title Title Date Duration Charly 1 01/01/03 0:28 Page1/1 To sel[...]

67 Searching discs You can easily search for the title of a recording stored in the Disc Manager. To do this, the appropriate disc does not have to be in the DVD recorder. 1 Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control. 2 Select ' Browse discs ' using P- B or P+ A . 3 Confirm with C . The screen will show the contents of the last Disc Manager[...]

68 Searching for a blank section You can search for space for a new recording on the disc (at least 1 minute of blank space), for example at the end of existing recordings. This only works with discs which have already been stored in the Disc Manager. 1 Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control. 2 Select ' Browse discs ' using P+ A or P- B[...]

69 J Manual recording General Which discs can I use for recording? With this DVD recorder, you can record on two types of DVD: DVD+RW This disc can be written to and then the contents deleted. DVD+R This type of disc can only be recorded once. If you want to play this DVD in a DVD player it must be finalized using the ' Finalise disc ' fu[...]

70 Recording without automatic switch;off 1 Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a disc on which the recording is to be made. This disc is then checked for content and system. READING ' will appear on the display. a Index display b A DVD+RW disc has been inserted that already contains recordings. [...]

71 C01 1:16:51 P01 Insert chapter markers During recording you can mark scenes so you can find them or hide them later. During recording, press FSS & at the start point. ' Inserting marker ' appears on the TV screen. In the display, the number of the 'CHAPTER' increases by one. For further information on titles and chapters,[...]

72 Recording with automatic switch;off (OTR one;touch;recording) 1 Insert a disc. 2 If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder. 3 Use P+ A or P- B to select the programme number (channel name) you want to record. 4 Press REC/OTR n on the remote control. 5 Each time you press REC/OT[...]

73 5 Select ' Protected ' with the P- B button and confirm with OK . 6 Press D and then DISC-MENU to terminate. The entire disc is now protected. If an attempt is made to record on a protected disc, ' DISC LOCK ' will appear on the display and ' Disc locked ' will appear on the screen. If you later decide to record on [...]

74 Selecting the recording type (Quality) You can select the picture quality of the recording using the recording quality feature and hence the maximum recording time per disc. To check the quality of a recording mode you can make a 'test recording' with the desired recording mode. Check during playback the quality of this 'test reco[...]

75 Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) You can use this function if your own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a scart cable and a programming function (timer). For more information, please see the operating instructions for the satellite receiver. 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the progr[...]

76 Direct Record Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the DVD recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched;off DVD recorder takes the current TV channel from the TV set via the scart cable. You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section &[...]

77 Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. 3 Select ' A ' symbol with D or C . 4 Select ' Record settings ' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . 5 Select ' Direct R[...]

78 K Managing the disc contents Charly 1 00:29:59 • M1 Fri15/02/2003 Empty title 01:30:01 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 th[...]

79 Favorite Scene Selection In this menu you can adapt a title to suit your particular needs. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index, or split up a title. Press FSS & on the remote control during recording to open this menu. Insert chapter markers During recording, you can set or delete chapter markers within a[...]

80 6 Set the end marker with OK . This will also be the start marker of the next chapter. The number of chapters ('C') in the menu line increases by one. 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)[...]

81 Deleting chapter markers Within a title you can delete either all markers or individual markers. Favorite Scene Selection Insert marker Press OK Current chapter visible Delete marker Delete all markers New index picture Divide title 1 While the relevant chapter is playing, press FSS & on the remote control. The ' Favorite Scene Selectio[...]

82 Dividing titles You can divide a title into several sections (titles) of any size. Each of these sections (titles) is identified by its own index. Note: This division cannot be undone. Can I divide titles on DVD+R discs? As recordings on DVD+R discs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles. ? Favorite Scene Selection Insert mar[...]

83 7 Save the new name with OK .' Storing name ' appears on the TV screen for confirmation. 8 To end, press D . Playing the entire title If you have hidden certain sections (chapters) of a title, this setting lets you watch the entire title including the hidden sections. To do this, proceed as follows: 1 Press the STOP h button or during [...]

84 Disc settings Philips1 00:35:59 used Fri15/02/2003 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 the disc DVD compatible) •) finalise a DVD+R •) de[...]

85 Finishing editing If one or more titles have been edited a DVD player may still display the original titles. You can prepare your DVD+RW disc in such a way that a DVD player will be able to play the edited version. 1 In the 'Disc info display' press C . The ' Settings for ' menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select ' Make [...]

86 4 To confirm press OK .' Working ' appears on the TV screen. A bar will move from left to right indicating progress. Erase DVD+RW disks 1 In the 'Disc info display' press C . The ' Settings for ' menu appears on the TV screen. Settings for Philips1 Disc name Philips1 Protection Unprotected Erase disc Press OK 2 Sele[...]

87 L Programming a recording (TIMER) 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 six recordings and 3 reminders (to watch) with[...]

88 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. 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press GUIDE/TV on the remote control. 3 Use P+ A[...]

89 You can also program TV shows that you just want to watch Press the green function button (' Watch ' on the screen) instead of the red. The TV show is stored in the memory for favourite shows. The line is displayed in a different colour. Tip 5 Repeat steps 3 to 8 , until all recordings have been programmed. 6 To end, press GUIDE/TV . T[...]

90 VIDEO Plus+ Manual Home Please enter the PlusCode programming number and press OK to confirm. ========= Grid Search Schedule Info No programmes M2 Once 0 4 Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine. e.g.: 5-234-89 or 5 234 89 Enter[...]

91 7 If all information is correct, press the OK button. The data is stored. 8 To end, press TIMER s . 9 Insert a recordable disc (one without write protection). The inserted disk is checked. 0 Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin. A Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . The programmed recording functions only if[...]

92 8 Check the data you entered. If necessary, go back a position to change entered data using the green function button. 9 Enter the programme number of the TV channel using the number buttons 0..9 Quality Frequency VPS/PDC Home Recording quality M2, Recording quality M2 Grid Search Schedule Info Watch/Record Qual. Freq. Timing 21-Oct 20:00 21:30 [...]

93 How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press TIMER s on the remote control while the DVD recorder is switched on. The ' Schedule ' screen will appear. Quality Frequency VPS/PDC Home Recording quality M2, Single recording Grid Search[...]

94 'NexTView Link' This DVD recorder is equipped with the 'NexTView Link' feature. If your television is also equipped with 'NexTView', you can mark TV programmes on the television for programming. These TV programmes will automatically be transmitted to a TIMER block on the DVD recorder. For more information, read the[...]

95 M User preferences In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The symbols have the following meanings:  Picture setting . Sound setting / Language setting 0 Additional settings 1 Remote control settings Control the DVD recorder using the remote control of your Philips TV set 2 Disc settings 3 Recordin[...]

96 Picture settings You can choose the following features in this menu: Picture TV shape 16:9 Black level shift Off Video shift ï Video output RGB + CVBS ' TV shape ' The picture signal from your DVD Recorder can be set to match your TV screen. ' 4:3 letterbox ' : for a 'wide-screen' picture with black bars at the top[...]

97 Sound settings Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu. If you only use the analogue audio output ( OUT AUDIO L/R ), select the settings ' Off ' in the ' Digital output ' menu. Sound Digital output All Analogue output Stereo Night mode Off ' Digital output ' You can select[...]

98 ' Subtitle ' Subtitle language ' Menu ' Screen menu language Additional settings You can select the following functions in this menu: Features Status box On Standby Off Display Bright ' Status box ' Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status ([...]

99 Remote Control settings In this menu you can set the remote control type to which your DVD recorder should respond. ' DVD player ' : The DVD recorder responds to the supplied remote control and the remote control of a DVD player (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. ' DVD[...]

100 N Access control (Child Lock) Child lock (DVD and VCD) This feature enables discs to be locked for children. When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before a disc can be played. You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, despite the child lock •)' Play alwa[...]

101 Authorising a disc 1 Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay. 2 Using P+ A or P- B select ' Play once 'o r' Play always '. 3 Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 . Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. For these discs, each side must be authorised. Video CDs may h[...]

102 Disc features Access control Enter code… Auto resume On 6 Confirm ' Access control ' using C . 7 Enter a 4-digit code of your choice. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation. 8 Select the ' Parental level ' using P+ A or P- B and confirm with C . A bar appears to select the parental[...]

103 Changing the PIN code 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m . 3 Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears 4 Select the ' A ' icon using D or C . 5 Select ' 2 ( Disc features )' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . Disc features[...]

104 O Before you call an engineer 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 [...]

105 PROBLEM SOLUTION Data transfer from TV set via 'EASYLINK' does not work: b Data transfer is controlled via pin nr. 10 of the scart cable. It is possible that the connection to this pin is interrupted or that the signal is distorted by an additional device connected to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. b Remove any scart switch boxes, mixing c[...]

106 PROBLEM SOLUTION The wrong TV channel was decoded (entered) 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 . 2 Press P+ A . 3 Select ' Editor &a[...]

107 PROBLEM SOLUTION Distorted sound coming from a connected hi;fi amplifier b The DVD recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This socket is provided only for record players without a preamplifier. Select a different audio input. The picture is distorted or black;and;white during playback b The TV system of the disc[...]

108 PROBLEM SOLUTION Other disc errors (DVD+R), ' Disc contains unknown data ' b This message may appear if you instert a disc that was not finalised. DVD+R's that have not been finalised are very sensitive to fingerprints, dust, or dirt. This may cause problems during recording. To use the disc again, follow the next steps 1 Make su[...]

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