Philips DVDR150099 User Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining:

• Hookups,

• First Time Setup, and

• Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store.

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safetysymbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

Important safety instructions

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the video product, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance supplier or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig.A.

14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.

15. Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

- this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

23. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GENERAL INFORMATION 5

WARNING:

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (U.S.A.) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the supplier or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT:

This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included use of shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use shielded cables to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. If you have any problems, contact your supplier.

Any change or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate such equipment.

Laser safety

This unit employs a laser. To prevent possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION.

WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD)

CAUTION ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

SHOULD REMOVE THE COVER OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS DEVICE.

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located on the back of your DVD recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. DVDR1500 Serial No. __________________________

LASER

Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wavelength 660 nm (DVD)

780 nm (CD) Output Power 20 mW (DVD + RW writing) (out of objective) 0,8 mW (DVD reading)

0,3 mW (CD reading) Beam divergence 60 degrees.

NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV (CATV) system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N'ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES DANS LA RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUES ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

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English ___________________________________________________8

Français__________________________________________________x

Español __________________________________________________x

Français

Español

English

TRUSURROUND,

SSRRSS

, and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,Inc. TRUSURROUND technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

“VCR Plus+” and “PlusCode” are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from the Gemstar Development Corporation. Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121

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Contents

Introduction

DVD Recorder ____________________________________________12 Box contents______________________________________________13 Placement ________________________________________________13 Cleaning discs _____________________________________________13 Remote control ___________________________________________13

Loading the batteries______________________________________13

Installation

Connections - back of your DVD Recorder _____________________14 Step1: Connecting to the antenna or cable TV signal ______________14 Step2: Connecting to a TV___________________________________14

Progressive Scan connection________________________________14 Component Video (YPBPR) connection _______________________14 S-Video (Y/C) connection __________________________________15 Video (CVBS) connection __________________________________15

Step3: Connecting to audio equipment _________________________15

Connecting to an A/V receiver or A/V amplifier with digital Multi-channel decoder ___________________________15 Connecting to a receiver equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM)________________________16 Connecting to a receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic ________16 Connecting to a TV with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder ____________16

Connecting to a receiver with two channel analog stereo ________16 Step4: Connecting to other equipment _________________________16 Step5: Connections - Front of your DVD Recorder (optional) ______17

Camcorder connection ____________________________________17 Step6: Power supply ________________________________________17 First time setup: Initial setup _________________________________18

Manual setting ___________________________________________18

Quick start

Switching on ______________________________________________20 Manual recording __________________________________________20

Checking input___________________________________________20

Recording_______________________________________________20

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch Recording) 20 Timer programming ________________________________________21

Timer programming with ‘VCR Plus+’ ________________________21

Timer programming without ‘VCR Plus+’ _____________________21 Playing a pre-recorded DVD-Video disc ________________________22 Playing a recordable DVD+RW disc ___________________________22

Functional overview

Front of Recorder _________________________________________23 Back of Recorder __________________________________________24 Display___________________________________________________25 Remote control ___________________________________________26

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Operation

Important notes for operation________________________________27 Loading discs ______________________________________________27 Disc types _______________________________________________27

Discs for recording and playing _____________________________27

Discs for playing only _____________________________________27

Discs unsuitable for recording or playing______________________28 On-screen display information ________________________________28

System menu bar _________________________________________28

User preference menu operation____________________________29

Status box ______________________________________________30

Warning box ____________________________________________30

Tuner info box __________________________________________30

Timer info box __________________________________________31 Index Picture Screen________________________________________32 User preferences __________________________________________33

Setting user preferences ___________________________________33

Picture settings __________________________________________33

Sound settings ___________________________________________34

Language settings_________________________________________34

Feature settings __________________________________________34

Remote Control settings __________________________________35

Record settings __________________________________________35

Installation ______________________________________________36

Recording

Before you start recording___________________________________38 Switching on ______________________________________________38 Manual recording of a TV Channel ____________________________38

Recording_______________________________________________38

Manual audio control _____________________________________39

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch Recording) 39 Timer programming ________________________________________39

Timer recording with ‘VCR Plus+’ ___________________________40

Timer recording without ‘VCR Plus+’ ________________________41 If a timer recording is incorrect_______________________________41

How to check or alter a timer recording _____________________42

How to clear a timer block ________________________________42

Playback

Playing a pre-recorded DVD-Video disc ________________________43 Playing a (Super) Video CD __________________________________43 Playing a DVD+RW disc_____________________________________44 General features ___________________________________________44

Moving to another title/track _______________________________44

Moving to another chapter/index ____________________________44

Slow Motion ____________________________________________45

Still Picture and Frame by Frame Playback_____________________45

Search _________________________________________________45

Repeat _________________________________________________46

Repeat A-B _____________________________________________46

Scan ___________________________________________________46

Time search _____________________________________________46

Zoom__________________________________________________47

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Special DVD-Video features __________________________________47

Menus on the disc ________________________________________47

Camera Angle ___________________________________________48

Changing the audio language________________________________48

Subtitles ________________________________________________48 Special VCD features _______________________________________48

Playback Control (PBC) ___________________________________48 Playing an Audio CD _______________________________________49

Pause __________________________________________________49

Search _________________________________________________49

Moving to another track ___________________________________49

Repeat track/disc_________________________________________49

Repeat A-B _____________________________________________49

Scan ___________________________________________________50

Access control

Child Lock (DVD and VCD) _________________________________51

Activating/deactivating the child lock _________________________51

Authorizing discs when Child Lock is activated_________________51

Locking Discs that were formerly Unlocked ___________________52 Parental Level (DVD-Video only)______________________________52

Activating/Deactivating Parental Control ______________________52 Country__________________________________________________53 Changing the 4-digit code____________________________________53

Managing disc content

Title settings ______________________________________________54

Changing name of a recording ______________________________54

Play full title _____________________________________________54

Erasing this title __________________________________________54 Disc Information Screen_____________________________________54 Disc Settings ______________________________________________55

Disc Name______________________________________________55

Protection ______________________________________________55

Erase disc_______________________________________________55

Making edits DVD compatible ______________________________55 Favorite Scene Selection_____________________________________56

Edit during playback ______________________________________56

Inserting Chapter Marker during recording ____________________57

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ___________________________________________58 Diagnosis program _________________________________________60 System limitations __________________________________________60

Glossary

Specifications _________________________________Inside back cover

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12 INTRODUCTION

Introduction

DVD Recorder

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is the new storage medium that combines the convenience of the Compact Disc with the latest advanced digital video technology. DVD Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG2 data compression technology to register an entire movie on a single 5-inch disc. DVD’s variable bitrate compression, running at up to 9.8 Mbits/second, captures even the most complex pictures in their original quality. The crystal-clear digital pictures have a horizontal resolution of over 500 lines, with 720 pixels (picture elements) to each line. This resolution is more than double that of VHS, superior to Laser Disc, and entirely comparable with digital masters made in recording studios.

DVD+ReWritable (DVD+RW) is the next step in video technology. DVD+RW uses phase-change media, the same technology that formed the basis for CDReWritable. A high-power laser is used to change the reflectivity of the recording layer. This process can be repeated more than a thousand times.

Your Philips DVD Recorder is a Recorder and player for digital video discs, with a two-way compatibility to the universal DVD Video standard. This means that:

- existing pre-recorded DVD Video discs can play on your Philips DVD Recorder and

- recordings, made on your Philips DVD Recorder, can play on existing DVD Video players and DVD-ROM drives.

With it, you will be able to record TV programs or edit and archive your own camcorder recordings. Superb digital picture and sound quality, quick access to the tracks you have recorded and extensive playback features contribute to a completely new video experience.

From now on you will enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality and stereo or Multi-channel sound (depending on the disc and on your playback set-up).You will find your Recorder remarkably easy to use, with the on-screen display, Recorder display and remote control.

pre-recorded DVD DVD+RW

DVD Video

player

Philips DVD

recorder

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INTRODUCTION 13

Box contents

First check and identify the contents of your DVD Recorder package, as listed below:

- DVD Recorder

- Pronto Pro remote control with accessories. Refer to separate instructions for use.

- 2-core power cord

- Component video cable

- S-Video cable

- Antenna cable

- Audio cable (2x)

- Video cable

- DVD+RW disc

- Instructions for use

- Warranty card

If any item is damaged or missing, please inform your supplier without delay.

Keep the packaging materials; you may need them to transport your Recorder in the future.

Placement

l Place the Recorder on a firm, flat surface. l Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic

heating equipment and direct sunlight.

l In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free

space all around the Recorder for adequate ventilation.

l Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on

the lens.

l The lens may cloud over when the DVD Recorder is

suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings. Playing or recording a disc is not possible then. Leave the DVD Recorder in a warm environment for two hours before use, so the moisture can evaporate.

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur because the disc inside the Recorder is dirty. To avoid these problems, clean your discs regularly in the following way:

l When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning

cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight line from the center out to the edge.

Caution: Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog discs. Do not use commercially available cleaning discs to clean the lens, as these discs may damage the optical unit.

Remote control

Loading the batteries

l Remove the battery compartment cover. l Insert two 'AA' (LR-6) batteries as indicated inside

the battery compartment.

l Replace the cover.

Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). This may reduce the lifetime of the batteries.

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14 INSTALLATION

Installation

Connections - back of your DVD Recorder

- Please refer to your TV, VCR, Stereo and any other User Manual(s) as necessary to make the optimal connections.

- Do not connect the power cards until all other connections are made.

- Do not connect your DVD Recorder to your TV via your VCR. The video quality could be distorted by the copy protection system.

- For better sound, connect the Recorder’s audio outputs to your amplifier, receiver, stereo system or A/V equipment. See ‘Connecting to an A/V receiver or A/V amplifier.’

Caution: Do not connect the Recorder’s audio output to the phone input of your audio system. This could damage your equipment.

Step 1: Connecting to the antenna or Cable TV signal

l Remove the antenna cable from your TV and

connect it to the ANTENNA jack at the back of the DVD Recorder.

l Connect one end of the antenna cable supplied (1)

to the TV jack on the DVD Recorder and the other end to the antenna input jack on your TV.

The antenna connection transmits TV channels through the Recorder to the TV, you still need a video connection to sent DVD playback from the Recorder to the TV. See ‘Connecting to a TV.’

Step 2: Connecting to a TV

To obtain the highest possible picture and sound quality from your TV, use the Progressive Scan video jacks on the DVD Recorder and TV.

Progressive Scan connection

l Connect the PROG SCAN OUT (YPBPR) jacks on

the Recorder to the corresponding IN jacks on the TV, using the Component Video cable supplied (2) as shown in the drawing.

l Connect the audio Left (white) and Right (red) OUT

jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables supplied (4).

Note: The

PROG SCAN OUT

jacks do not carry Closed

Captioning or V-chip signals. These features will not be available if you use the Progressive Scan connection.

Component Video (YPBPR) connection

If your TV does not have Progressive Scan connect the DVD Recorder with the Component Video jacks.

l Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO (YPBPR) OUT

jacks to the corresponding IN jacks on the TV, using the Component Video cable supplied (2) as shown in the drawing.

l Connect the AUDIO Left (white) and Right (red)

OUT jacks to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV using the audio cable supplied (4).

l Do not connect a Progressive Scan video source to

the Component Video IN jacks on your TV.

Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos.

4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093

licensed for limited viewing uses only.

EXT 2

EXT 1 EXT 1/2

EXT 3 EXT 3

COMPONENT VIDEO PROG

SCAN

BPB

RC 6

Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos.

4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093

licensed for limited viewing uses only.

COMPONENT VIDEO PROG

EXT 2

EXT 1 EXT 1/2

EXT 3 EXT 3

SCAN

BPB

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INSTALLATION 15

S-Video (Y/C) connection

If your TV is not equipped with COMPONENT VIDEO inputs, connect the DVD Recorder with the S-Video (Y/C) jacks.

l Connect the S-Video (Y/C) OUT jacks to the

corresponding IN jacks on the TV, using the S-Video cable supplied (3) as shown in the drawing.

l Connect the AUDIO Left (white) and Right (red)

OUT jacks to the corresponding IN jacks on the TV using the audio cable supplied (4).

Video (CVBS) connection

If your TV is not equipped with S-Video jacks, then connect the DVD Recorders VIDEO (CVBS) jack to your TV.

l Connect the VIDEO (CVBS) OUT jacks (yellow) to

the corresponding IN jacks on the TV using the video cable supplied (5) as shown in the drawing.

l Connect the AUDIO Left (white) and Right (red)

OUT jacks to the corresponding IN jacks on the TV using the audio cable supplied (4).

Step 3: Connecting to audio equipment

Connecting to an A/V receiver or A/V amplifier with a digital Multi-channel decoder

The best possible sound quality is obtained by connecting your DVD Recorder to an Audio/Video receiver with Multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG 2 and DTS).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital Multi-channel connection provides the optimum sound quality. For this you need a Multi-channel A/V receiver that supports one or more of the audio types supported by your DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

l Connect one of the DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding IN jacks on the receiver. Use a digital coaxial cable (6) or a digital optical audio cable (7). If you do not have a digital coaxial audio cable, you may use the supplied yellow video cable.

Note: If you use a connection that does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound. The audio type of the current DVD disc will appear in the Status Window when you change the language. Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver has a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos.

4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093

licensed for limited viewing uses only.

COMPONENT VIDEO PROG

EXT 2

EXT 1 EXT 1/2

EXT 3 EXT 3

SCAN

BPB

RC 6

Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos.

4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093

licensed for limited viewing uses only.

COMPONENT VIDEO PROG

EXT 2

EXT 1 EXT 1/2

EXT 3 EXT 3

SCAN

BPB

RC 6

Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos.

4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093

licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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EXT 2

EXT 1 EXT 1/2

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16 INSTALLATION

If you cannot connect your DVD Recorder to an A/V receiver with Multi-channel decoder, choose one of the following alternatives.

Connecting to a receiver equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM)

l Connect one of the the Recorder’s DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding IN jacks on your receiver. Use the supplied yellow video (CVBS) cable or an optional digital optical audio cable.

l After installation set Digital Output to PCM only the

DVD Recorder’s digital OUT jacks (see ‘User Preferences.’)

Connecting to a receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic

l Make a video connection between the DVD Recorder

and the TV.

l Then connect the Recorder’s Left and Right AUDIO

OUT jacks to the corresponding inputs on the Dolby Pro Logic Audio/Video receiver, using the audio cable supplied (4).

l Make the appropriate Sound settings for Analog

Output in the user preferences menu.

Connecting to a TV with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder

l Connect the Recorder to the TV as described in

chapter ‘Connecting to a TV .’

Connecting to a receiver with two channel analog stereo

l If you have a receiver with only two-channel analog

stereo and none of the above mentioned sound systems, connect the audio Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on your receiver, amplifier or stereo system. Use the audio cable supplied (4).

Step 4: Connecting to other equipment (optional)

To connect other devices to the Recorder, use the available IN jacks on the back of the Recorder.

-Set top box

-VCR

-DVD Video player

Most pre-recorded video cassettes and DVD discs are copy protected. If you try to copy them, the DVD Recorder display will show ‘COPY PROTECT.’

Do not connect a Progressive Scan video source to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (EXT3). The DVD Recorder cannot record Progressive Scan video signals.

Remember, connect the DVD Recorder directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the Recorder to a VCR, then connect the VCR directly to the TV. If you are not using the DVD Recorder, turn off its power to avoid interfering with VCR playback, for example.

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INSTALLATION 17

Step 5: Connections - Front of your DVD Recorder (optional)

Camcorder connection

l If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect

the DVD Recorder’s i-link DV input jack on the Recorder (1) to the corresponding output jack on the camcorder using the i-link cable of your camcorder.

l If you have a Hi-8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect

the DVD Recorder’s S-VIDEO IN jacks on the DVD Recorder to the corresponding OUT jacks on the camcorder. Use the S-Video cable supplied (2).Then connect the AUDIO Left (white) and Right (red) IN jacks of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding OUT jacks on the camcorder using the AUDIO cable supplied (4).

l Otherwise, connect the VIDEO IN jacks on the

DVD Recorder (yellow) to the corresponding OUT jacks on the camcorder. Use the video cable supplied (3). Then connect the AUDIO Left (white) and Right (red) IN jacks of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding OUT jacks on the camcorder using the AUDIO cable supplied (4).

Step 6: Power supply

l Make sure all necessary connections are made

before connecting the DVD Recorder to the power supply.

l Plug the supplied power cable into the Power jack

on the back of the Recorder.

l Connect the power card to an AC outlet.

Note: Make sure the local power voltage matches the required 110V. When the Recorder is in the ‘standby/power off’ position, it is still consuming some power. If you wish to disconnect your DVD Recorder completely from power, remove the power cord from the AC Outlet. When the DVD Recorder is disconnected from the power, TV channels and timer data usually will be stored one year.

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18 INSTALLATION

First time setup: Initial setup

After switching on the DVD Recorder for the very first time, the ‘Initial setup screen’ will appear. In initial setup, you may have to set your preferences for some of the Recorder features. If the initial setup screen does not appear, your DVD Recorder has been installed already. You may still change the preferences via the ‘installation menu.’

Notes: Preferences have to be set in the order in which the item menus will appear on the screen. The ‘Initial setup’ will only be concluded after the preferences for the last item have been confirmed. If the Recorder is switched off while setting user preferences, all preferences have to be set again after switching on the Recorder again.

Manual setting

When a menu is displayed: l Use the w/v (down or up cursor) buttons to go

through the options in the menu. The selected option will be highlighted in white text.

l Use OK to confirm your selection and move to the

next menu.

The following items may be set in Initial setup:

Menu language

The DVD Recorder’s system menus of the DVD Recorder will be displayed in the language you choose.

Audio language

The disc sound will be in the language you choose, if it is available on the current disc. If not, speech will revert to the first spoken language on the disc. Also, the DVD disc menu will be in the language you choose, if it is available on the disc.

Subtitle language

The subtitles will be in the language you choose if is available on the current disc. If not, there will be no subtitles, or the subtitles will revert to the first subtitle language on the disc.

English

Espanol Francais Portugues Italiano

Subtitle language

Press OK to continue

Initial setup

Playback audio

Initial setup

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INSTALLATION 19

TV Shape

You can choose:

- 16:9 if you have a wide screen (16:9) TV.

- 4:3 if you have a regular (4:3) TV. In this case you can also choose between:

- Letterbox for a ‘wide-screen’ picture with black bars at the top and bottom,

- Pan Scan, for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed. If a disc has Pan Scan, the picture moves (pans) horizontally to keep the main action on the screen.

Automatic TV Channel Search

Make sure the antenna is connected to the DVD Recorder. See ‘Connecting to the antenna’. Your DVD Recorder will search for all TV channels that are available in your area. It stores channels in the order in which they are found.

l Press OK to confirm.

‰ Automatic search and installation starts. This can

take several minutes.

‰ When Automatic search and installation is complete ‘

Autom.search complete

XXX channels found

’ appears on the TV screen.

Initial setup is now complete. You can still adjust the settings. See ‘User preferences.’

Installation

Autom.search

Theatrical

Searching for TV channels

XXX channels found

Please wait

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20 QUICK START

Quick start

Recording and playback are the basic functions of your DVD Recorder. In this chapter the elementary operations for recording or playing a disc are presented separately for quick reference purposes. Detailed information on different modes, settings and features can be found in the chapter ‘Operation’.

Switching on

l Switch on the TV and select the TV’s Video In

channel (see operation manual for your TV).

l Press B STANDBY/ON to turn on the Recorder.

The initial setup will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder. See initial setup.

l Make sure the clock is set. See ‘Installation -

time/date adjustment.’

Manual recording

Checking input

Normally, the DVD Recorder displays the contents of the current disc on the screen. However, if you want to view TV channels, press the TUNER button so that TV programming appears on the TV. Make sure your TV is on the correct Video In channel. Press TUNER again to return to disc viewing only at the Recorder.

Recording

1 Press / OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Insert a recordable DVD+RW disc. Press /

OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

3 Press TUNER to see TV channels through the

DVD Recorder.

4 Press CHANNEL 3 or CHANNEL 4 (on the

Recorder) or P+, P- or the digit buttons 0-9 (on the remote control) to select the channel you wish to record.

5 Press RECORD.

‰ ‘RECORD’ shows on the display.

6 Press 9 STOP to stop recording.

‰ ‘RECORD’ flashes on the display.

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch Recording)

1 Insert a recordable DVD+RW disc. 2 Press TUNER to see TV channels through the

DVD Recorder.

3 Use CHANNEL 3 or CHANNEL 4 (on the

Recorder) or P+, P- or the digit buttons 0-9 (on the remote control) to select the channel you wish to record.

4 Press RECORD twice.

‰ The end time of the recording shows in the timer box on the TV screen. The remaining recording time shows in the status box on the TV screen and on the display.

5 Press RECORD repeatedly to set up long

recordings in 30 minutes increments, up to four hours.

6 Or, press the 9 STOP button to stop recording.

STANDBY/ON

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