Philips DVDR3460 96B User Manual

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DVDR3460

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Laser safety

This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a quali ed 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.

NOTE: PICTURES SHOWN MAYBE DIFFERENT BETWEEN COUNTRIES.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects  lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

For Customer Use:

LASER

Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 784 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write)

1.0 mW (DVD read)

0.4 mW (CD read)

Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. DVD PLAYER/ RECORDER 3460 Serial No. _______________

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Index

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U.S. Patent Number: 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DivX®, DivX Certi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc and are used under

license.

i.Link is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE1394’. This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. It carries all audio and video

signals via a single cable.

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Table of Contents

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General

Care and Safety Information ..........................................................................................6

Setup precautions .................................................................................................................................................6

Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

About recycling .....................................................................................................................................................6

Product Information ........................................................................................................7

Intro duct ion ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Accessories supplied ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Region codes ..........................................................................................................................................................7

Copyright notice ...................................................................................................................................................7

Product Overview

Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 8

Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................10

Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 11

Connections

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ............................................................................ 12

Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................12

Connecting the video cable .............................................................................................................................13

Connecting the audio cables ...........................................................................................................................14

Step 2: Optional Connections .......................................................................................15

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................15

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device ............................................................................................16

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box /Satellite Receiver ......................................................................... 17

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks ................................................................................................18

Step 3: Installation and Setup ....................................................................................... 19

Finding the correct viewing channel .............................................................................................................19

Initial recorder setup .........................................................................................................................................19

Recording

Record ing .........................................................................................................................21

Discs for recording ............................................................................................................................................21

Recording settings .............................................................................................................................................21

Manual recording ................................................................................................................................................23

Instant time-off recording ................................................................................................................................23

About timer recording ......................................................................................................................................24

Timer recording ..................................................................................................................................................24

Changing/ Deleting a timer recording ......................................................................................................... 25

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Table of Contents

Playback

Playback ...........................................................................................................................26

Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................26

Starting disc playback ........................................................................................................................................26

Additional Playback Features ....................................................................................... 30

Changing to another title/chapter/track ..................................................................................................... 30

Pausing playback / slow motion play ............................................................................................................ 30

Searching forward/ back ward ........................................................................................................................ 30

Repeat play ...........................................................................................................................................................31

Repeating a speci c segment (A-B) ...............................................................................................................31

Changing subtitle language ...............................................................................................................................31

Changing audio soundtrack language ............................................................................................................31

Switching camera angles ...................................................................................................................................32

Time search ..........................................................................................................................................................32

Resume playback from the last stopped point ...........................................................................................32

Edit Recordings

Edit Recordings ...............................................................................................................33

About editing recordable DVDs ....................................................................................................................33

Disc menu index screen ...................................................................................................................................33

Erase title(s) .........................................................................................................................................................33

Protect/Unprotect title ................................................................................................................................... 34

Rename title ........................................................................................................................................................ 34

Dividing title (DVD±RW only) .......................................................................................................................35

Erase part of a title (DVD±RW only) ...........................................................................................................35

Other Information

System Menu Options ....................................................................................................36

Accessing the System Menu ............................................................................................................................36

Tuner settings .............................................................................................................................................37

Disc settings ................................................................................................................................................ 38

Playback settings ......................................................................................................................................... 40

Video settings ...............................................................................................................................................43

Audio settings ............................................................................................................................................. 44

System settings ........................................................................................................................................... 45

Software Upgrade ..........................................................................................................46

Installing the latest software .......................................................................................................................... 46

Troublesho oting .............................................................................................................. 47

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 50

Speci cations .................................................................................................................. 51

Display panel symbols/ messages ................................................................................. 52

Glossary............................................................................................................................ 53

English

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Care and Safety Information

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CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock.

The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to quali ed personnel.

Setup precautions

Finding a suitable location

– Place the set on a  at, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. – Do not position the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or ampli er). – Do not put anything above or under the set (e.g., CDs, magazines). – Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

Space for ventilation

– Place the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”) clearance from the rear and the top of the set and 5 cm (2”) from the left and right to prevent overheating.

5cm

10cm

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions) because the disc is dirty. To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.

To clean a disc, use a micro  bre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the centre to the edge in a straight line.

CAUTION!

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analogue discs.

Since the optical unit (laser) of the recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, cleaning CDs intended for DVD or CD players may damage the optical unit (laser). Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD.

About recycling

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. This

5cm

electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine,

Avoid high temperature, moisture, water and dust

– Apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

please take it to a recycling centre. Please observe the local regulations regarding disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment.

– Do not place any object or items that can damage the apparatus (e.g., liquid  lled objects, lighted candles).

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Product Information

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Introduction

Your Philips recorder allows you to record TV programs or copy camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be  nalized before they can be played back on other DVD players.

Before you start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and set-up in three easy steps.

Step 1: Basic recorder connections

Step 2: Optional connections for other devices

Step 3: Basic installation and set-up

Please take time to read this user manual before using your recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding the operations of the recorder.

Helpful Hints: – If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the chapter ‘Troubleshooting’. – If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and email addresses are given in the guarantee booklet. – Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the product for identi cation and supply ratings.

Accessories supplied

– Remote control and batteries – RF antenna cable – Audio/video cable – Quick Start Guide

Region codes

DVD  lms are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players are keyed to a speci c region code.

This device will only play Region 3 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions (‘ALL’). DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this recorder.

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs,  les, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

English

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Remote Control

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ZOOM

1 2

4 5

6 7

8 9 q;

qa qs

DISPLAY

– Displays/removes the on-screen display.

PREV/FRV ., NEXT/FFWD >

– Skips to previous or next chapter/track. – Press and hold to make a fast forward/

fast reverse search.

RECORD z

– Starts recording the current TV channel

or the current video input source.

– Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch

Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval.

PLAY/PAUSE u

– Starts/pauses playback. – Pauses a recording.

SYSTEM-MENU

– Enters/exits the system setup menu.

W X : Cursor keys for moving to the

left/right.

ST : Cursor keys for moving up/down

or changing the recorder’s TV tuner channel.

– Con rms an entry or selection.

CLEAR

– Clears the title name entry while in title

editing mode.

– Turns on the recorder or switches to

standby mode.

OPEN/CLOSE ç

– Opens/closes the disc tray.

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SUBTITLE

– Selects a DVD subtitle language.

ZOOM

– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen

during playback

SOURCE

– Selects the recorder’s input source

(Tuner, CAM, EXT1, EXT2 or DV).

Numeric keypad

– Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner

channel.

TIMER

– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.

STOP x

– Stops playback/recording.

DISC MENU

– Access DVD disc menu. – Access VCD disc menu when PBC is

turned on.

BACK

– Returns to the previous menu of a video

CD (VCD) or some DVDs.

Remote Control (continued)

English

qh qj

REC MODE

– Toggles between recording modes :

HQ, SP, LP, EP or SLP.

This determines the quality of the

recording and the amount/length of time you can record on a DVD±R/±RW.

AUDIO

– Selects an audio language/channel. – In tuner mode, toggles between stereo,

mono and the Secondary Audio Program modes.

REPEAT A-B

– Repeats a speci c section on a disc.

REPEAT 1/ALL

– Toggles between repeat playback modes

of one track/title or all tracks/titles.

qk ql

w; wa

ZOOM

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Remote Control (continued)

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Using the remote control

Open the battery compartment.

Insert two batteries of type R03 or AAA,

following the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

Close the cover.

Point the remote control directly at the

remote sensor (iR) on the front panel and select the desired function.

ZOOM

CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc). – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

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Main Unit

STANDBY-ON

– Turns on the recorder or switch to

standby mode.

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE ç

– Opens/closes the disc tray.

System display panel

– Shows information about the current

status of the recorder.

.(PREV) / > (NEXT)

– Go to the previous/next chapter or track. Press and hold to make a forward/

reverse search.

X (PLAY) – Starts/pauses playback. – Pauses a recording.

x (STOP) – Stops playback/recording.

4 5 7 8 96

Jacks behind the  ap

Flip down the door on the right hand corner.

VIDEO

– Video input for camcorders or video

recorders.

Press SOURCE on the remote control

to select ‘CAM’ in order to view the input source.

L/R AUDIO

– Audio input for camcorders or video

recorders.

DV IN

– Input for digital camcorders or other

suitable devices using this connector.

Press SOURCE on the remote control

to select ‘DV’ in order to view the input source.

English

z (RECORD)

– Starts recording the current TV channel

or the current video input source.

– Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch

Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

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ANTENNA

SATELLITE

CABLE

Connecting the antenna cables

These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programs.

If you want to connect to a VCR

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and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see the chapter “Step 2 : Optional Connections” for the complete connections to your TV.

Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV

signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the ANTENNA-IN recorder.

Use a RF antenna cable to connect the

TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/ UHF RF IN).

Helpful Hint: – Depending on how you have currently connected your TV channel (directly from an off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you will have to disconnect some of the cables before you make the above connection.

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDE O

VIDEO IN

jack on the

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

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Option 1

Option 2

Connecting the video cable

This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.

Note: Audio connection is required in order to hear the sound, see the next section “Connecting the audio cables”.

Option 1: Using a Composite video (CVBS) cable

Use a composite video cable (yellow) to



connect the CVBS OUT jack on the recorder to the video input jack (or labelled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

Option 2: Using an S-Video cable

Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

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connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the

S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.

Option 3

Option 3: Using a Component (Y Pb Pr) cable

Use the component video cable (red/ blue/green - not supplied) to connect the

B PR

Y P

recorder to the corresponding component video input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.

If your TV accepts Progressive Scan

signal, see the chapter “System Menu Options – Video Settings – Progressive Scan” for detailed Progressive Scan setup.

IMPORTANT! The progressive scan video quality is only available through a Y P connection and a progressive TV is required. It is strongly advised to complete the recorder installation  rst, before enabling the progressive scan feature.

-OUTPUT jacks on the

AUDIO OUT

S-VID E O

VIDEO IN

B PR

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

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Option 2

DIGITAL IN

AV ampli er/ receiver

Connecting the audio cables

This connection enables you to listen to the sound.

Option 1: Using an audio cable

You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.

Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to



connect the AUDIO-L/R jacks to one of the following devices with the same input jacks. – a stereo system (for example, TV or mini system). – a receiver with two channel analogue stereo.

Option 1

S-VIDE O IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Option 2: Using a coaxial cable

You can connect the recorder to an AV ampli er/receiver with a digital multichannel sound decoder in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound.

Use a coaxial cable (not supplied).



Connect the COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) jack on the recorder to

the digital input of the receiver/ampli er.

Before you start operating, set the digital audio output settings accordingly (see the chapter “System Menu Options - Audio settings - Digital Output”).

If the audio setting does not match your stereo’s capabilities, the stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections

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CABLE

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

VIDEO

R L

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

Option 1

If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV),

see the section “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Connecting the antenna cables” for the complete connections to your TV.

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only)

Option 2 (see the above illustration)

If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has video/audio output jacks,

Keep the existing antenna connection

from the Antenna/Cable TV to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Use a RF antenna cable to connect the

TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN).

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT on the recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT on the recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV.

S-VIDE O IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

English

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

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English

CABLE

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF RF OUT

OUT

RF IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback.

IMPORTANT! Your new recorder can replace the VCR for all your recording needs. Just unplug all the connections to your VCR.

Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to

the ANTENNA-IN jack on the recorder.

Use a RF antenna cable to connect the

TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/ UHF RF IN).

VIDEO

AUDIO

Back of a VCR (Example only)

S-VIDE O

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO /AUDIO INPUT (red/ white/yellow) on the recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR.

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (red/ white/yellow) on the recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV.

Helpful Hints: – Most commercial video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded. – Connect the recorder directly to the TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device in between, the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the recorder.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

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CABLE

VIDEO

SATELLITE

ANTENNA

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to

the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Use an RF antenna cable to connect the

antenna output (RF OUT) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA-IN recorder.

Use another RF antenna cable (not

supplied) to connect the TV-OUT jack on the recorder to the antenna input jack on the TV.

jack on the

AUDIO

R L

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only)

English

Back of a VCR (Example only)

S-VIDE O IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (red/ white/yellow) on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR.

Use the audio/video cables to connect

the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (red/ white/yellow) on the DVD recorder to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV.

Helpful Hints: – You may use the S-VIDEO (Y/C) jack instead of VIDEO (CVBS) jack if the connected device has the same S-VIDEO input/output jack. This video connection provides better picture quality.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

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DV OUT

Option 1

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks

You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the  ap on the right and provides convenient connections for a camcorder.

Option 1: Using the DV IN jack

Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack conforms to the i.LINK standard.

Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)

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to connect the DV IN jack on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT jack on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as the input channel.

Option 2

Option 2: Using the VIDEO In jack

Use the VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS).

Connect the VIDEO (CAM) jack on the

front panel of the recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output jack on the camcorder.

Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to

connect the AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel of the recorder to the audio output jacks on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘CAM’ as the input channel.

Helpful Hints: – The DV IN jack does not support a connection to a Personal Computer. – It is not possible to record from the recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN jack on your recorder.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected

from the power outlet.

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Step 3: Installation and Setup

Before you start ...

When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the  rst time, you should see the initial setup menu appears on the TV. Follow the instructions on the TV to complete the installation.

Welcome

Before using the recorder,

please complete the initial installation.

Otherwise, see the chapter “System menu options” to make several basic settings: Menu language, Auto Install and Clock Setting. This will optimize the performance of this recorder.

Finding the correct viewing channel

Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder

to turn it on.

Turn on the TV and set it to the correct

video-in channel.

 You may go to Channel 1 on your TV,

then press the Channel Down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the Video In channel.

 You may press

on your TV’s remote control.

 Usually this channel is between the

lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your TV manual for more details.

° button repeatedly

Initial recorder setup

The initial setup menu will appear on the TV when you  rst power up the recorder.

These settings will help you to set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV program installation and clock settings.

Welcome

Before using the recorder,

please complete the initial installation.

Press OK on the remote control to

continue.

Use ST keys to select the tuner mode.

Tuner Mode

Select current tuner mode.

Antenna

Cable

Next Page Prev Page

{ Antenna } Select this if the DVD recorder is connected directly to an indoor or outdoor antenna.

{ Cable } Select this if the DVD recorder is connected directly to the cable signal or through a set-top box.

BACK

English

TIPS: Press OK to go to the next setup page. Press BACK to return to the previous setup page.

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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)

English

Press OK on the remote control to

continue.

 The auto scan screen appears.

Automatic TV channel search begins. This process may take several minutes.

Auto Scan

Auto scan the channels.

100%

Cancel

Next Page Prev Page

BACK

Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.

Once automatic TV channel search

completes, the clock setting menu appears.

Clock Setting

Set the system time.

Date: Time:

01 01 2007 12 00 00

Press OK to con rm.

 The  nal installation screen appears.

Press OK to exit.

The DVD recorder is now ready for use.

Helpful Hint: – To reinstall, change or modify the TV channels, see the chapter “System Menu Options - Tuner settings”.

Finish

The installation is completed.

The recorder is now ready for use.

Exit Prev Page

BACK

Next Page Prev Page

Use ST keys to change the numbers

BACK

and use W X keys to select different entry  elds.

Alternatively, you can key in the numbers



using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control.

TIPS: Press OK to go to the next setup page. Press BACK to return to the previous setup page.

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Recording

Discs for recording

Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this recorder:

DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing

data has been erased.

DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten. – Editing can be made on any DVD±R discs as long as they have not been  nalized (except { Erase A-B }, { Divide } and { Undo Erase }). – To play a DVD±R on other DVD player, it must be  nalized (see the chapter “Disc settings – Finalize”). After this is done, no more data can be added to the disc.

DVD±R DL (DVD±R Double Layer) – Like the DVD±Rs, these discs can only be used for a single recording. The only difference is the capacity- 8.5GB. It offers two recordable layers on a single DVD disc. The layers are accessible from the same side of the disc, so recording can occur completely uninterrupted.

Supported disc types and media speeds

Disc

DVD+R 1x - 16x

DVD+RW 2.4 x - 4x

DVD-R 1x - 16x

DVD-RW 2x - 4x

DVD+R DL 2.4x - 8x

DVD-R DL 4x

Media speeds

IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures

Television programs,  lms, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyprotected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder.

Recording settings

The default recording settings allow you to set the recording quality, default recording language, set auto chapter markers, and enable the overwrite function.

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote

control.

 The system menu appears on the TV.

Use ST keys to select { Recording }

and press X to access its options.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback

Recording

Video

Audio

System

Confirm Back Exit

Use ST keys to select the setting you

wish to change and press OK to con rm.

 Instructions and explanations of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU.

Setup

Recording Quality

SAP

Auto Chapter Marking

Overwrite

BACK

SYSTEM

SP (2HR)

Off

English

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English

Recording settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Recording Quality

The recording mode de nes the picture quality of the DVD

recordings and the maximum recording time on a disc. The factory default setting is SP.

SAP

Record Mode

SLP

Picture Quality

High Quality

Standard Play

Long Play

Extended Play

Super Long Play

This feature activates Secondary Audio Program which allows

Maximum Recording

Time per Disc (hours)

sound output of the optional language of the channel to be recorded. (Only available during timer recording and if the broadcast channel supports SAP).

{ On } – Enable SAP function. The SAP language will

be recorded during timer recording.

{ Off } – Disable SAP function.

Auto Chapter Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting Marking chapter markers at a speci c interval. This enables you to access a

speci c point in the recording quickly.

{ Off } – No chapter marker will be inserted in the

recording.

{ On } – Chapter markers are inserted automatically

during recording at approximately 5 ( ve) minutes interval.

Overwrite

This function allows you to overwrite the contents in a

DVD±RW automatically whenever you start a new recording.

{ On } – Enable overwrite function. When you start

a new recording on a DVD±RW, the disc will be overwritten from the selected title onwards.

{ Off } – Disable overwrite function. The new

recording will always start from the empty title in the DVD±RW.

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Recording (continued)

Manual recording

You can choose to record the TV program or make a recording from an external device.

SOURCE

RECORD z

REC MODE

ZOOM

Turn on the TV to the correct viewing

channel for the recorder.

Insert a recordable DVD into the

recorder.

Use ST keys to select the TV channel

you wish to record.

To record from an external device,



press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the jack which is used to connect the external device.

{ CAM } Input source from the device connected to the CAM and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

{ DV } Input source from the device connected to DV IN jack on the front panel.

{ EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 jack on the back panel.

{ EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 jack on the back panel.

Set a recording mode as necessary by

pressing REC MODE repeatedly.

Press RECORD z to start recording.

 If the disc has contained some

recordings, the new recording will automatically start after the last recording on the disc.

To pause the recording, press u.



To continue recording, press u or RECORD z again.

 You can use this function to avoid

recording commercials.

To stop the recording, press STOP x.

 Otherwise, recording continues until

the disc is full.

Instant time-off recording

Follow the steps A~E of “Manual

Recording” in the previous section.

Press RECORD z repeatedly to set the

recording time. Each subsequent press the RECORD z key increases the recording time by 30 minutes.

The recorder will stop recording at the

designated end time and turn off to standby mode automatically.

If you wish to stop the recording before



the scheduled time, press STOP x.

English

TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback

the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See chapter ”Disc settings - Finalize”.

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English

About timer recording

Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date time. The recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the speci ed time.

With this recorder, you can schedule up to 8 recordings for a limit of one month period. During timer recording, changing of recorder’s channel is not possible.

Before you start ...

Make sure that the system clock is correct.

TIMER

Timer recording

Turn on the TV to the correct viewing

channel for the recorder.

Press TIMER on the remote control.

 The timer recording list appears.

Timer Recording List

Date Start End Source Quality Repeat Result

- -/- - - - - - -:- - - -:- - - - - - - - -

Select an empty list in the menu and

BACK TIMER

press OK to access timer entry  eld.

Use ST keys to change the value of

each setting and use W X keys to move within the entry  eld.

You may also use the numeric keypad on



the remote control to key in the setting value.

01/01/2006 00:12:10

Back ExitEdit

ZOOM

TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback

the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See chapter ”Disc settings - Finalize”.

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Recording (continued)

ete

sable

Cancel

{ Date } – Date for recording (day/month).

{ Start } – Start time of recording (hours: minutes).

{ End } – End time of recording (hours:minutes).

{ Source } – Select the TV channel or the correct input source (EXT2, EXT1 or CAM), which you have used to connect the external device.

{ Quality } – Select the mode of recording. See the chapter “Recording settings Recording Quality” for more information.

{ Repeat } – Select the desired repeat recording setting { None }, { Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday ), or { Weekend } (Saturday and Sunday).

Once complete, press OK.

Press TIMER to exit the menu.

Insert a recordable DVD into the DVD

recorder.

Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the

recorder to standby mode.

Helpful Hint: – Set the timer recording one minute ahead of the program’s start time. This helps ensure the entire program is recorded as the disc requires about 30 seconds to prepare for recording.

Changing/ Deleting a timer recording

Turn on the TV to the correct viewing

channel for the recorder.

Press TIMER on the remote control.

 The timer recording list appears.

Timer Recording List

Date Start End Source Quality Repeat Result

15/07 Sat 18:05 19:20 PR5 SP None Valid

- -/- - - - - - -:- - - -:- - - - - - - - -

Use ST keys to select a timer program

which you want to change/ delete, then press OK.

 The edit menu appears.

Edi

Del

To change the timer schedule,



highlight { Edit } and press OK. Select the entry  eld and make the necessary changes, then press OK to save.

To delete a timer program, highlight



{ Delete } and press OK.

To stop a timer program, highlight



{ Disable } and press OK.

To exit from the edit menu,



highlight { Cancel } and press OK.

Press TIMER to exit the menu.

English

TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback

the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See chapter ”Disc settings - Finalize”.

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Playback

English

Playable discs

Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs:

Recording and Playback

DVD±RW (DVD

Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over again.

DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once.

DVD±R DL

(DVD±R Double Layer); can be recorded on only once.

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile

Disc)

CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents

CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

MP3-Disc

Video CD

(Formats 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

ReWritable

Recordable

IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon ( the TV screen when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same region as your player. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. It may cause the disc player to malfunction.

) appears on

Starting disc playback

Press STANDBY-ON to switch on the

recorder.

Press OPEN/CLOSE ç.

 The disc tray opens.

Carefully place the disc into the tray with

the label facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç.

 Make sure the disc label is facing up.

For double-sided discs, load the side as indicated on the label.

Turn on the TV to the correct viewing

channel for the recorder.

Playback may start automatically.

In Tuner mode, press DISC MENU or



u to show the disc content. Select a track/title to play and press u.

For more playback features, see the



chapter “Additional Playback Features”.

DivX Disc (according to home theatre pro le)

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of

the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.

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Playing a DVD video disc

Normally the DVD disc contains a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu.

Insert a DVD disc.

If the disc menu appears on the TV, use



W XST keys to select a play option or use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection and press OK to start playback.

To select the previous or next chapter/title marker

During playback, press ./ >.



To stop playback, press STOP x.

Playing a (Super) Video CD

(Super) Video CDs may feature the ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display.

Insert a (Super) Video CD.

If the disc index menu appears, use the



numeric keypad 0-9 to input your play selection and press OK to con rm.

To return to the previous menu, press



BACK on the remote control.

To turn on/off the Playback Control



(PBC) mode, read the chapter “System Menu Settings – PLAYBACK settings – PBC”.

To stop playback, press STOP x.

Playing a DVD recordable disc

Insert a DVD recordable disc.

Press DISC-MENU.

 The disc menu appears.

Use W XST keys to select a title and

press u to start playback.

To stop playback, press STOP x.

Playing a DivX ® disc

This recorder supports the playback of DivX ® movies which you have copied from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW.

Insert a DivX ® disc.

Press u to start playback.

During playback, you can:

If multilingual subtitles are embedded on



the DivX disc, you can press SUBTITLE to change the subtitle language while playing.

To stop playback, press STOP x.

Note:

To select another character set for the subtitle  le, see the chapter “Playback settings - DivX Subtitle Font”.

Helpful Hints: – Subtitle  les with the following  lename extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .sami) are supported. – It is normal to experience an occasional pixelation during DivX clarity of digital contents during internet downloading.

playback due to poor

English

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of

the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.

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English

Playing an MP3 disc

This recorder can playback most of the MP3 audio  les and JPEG picture  les recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD.

Insert an MP3 CD.

 The disc content menu appears.  It may require a longer time for the

recorder to display the disc content menu on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.

Use ST keys to navigate within the

menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.

Data Disc 0002/0006 s 0: 00:00 / 0:00:00

Folder Mode Folder

/ MP3 / ..

01breaknews.mp3

02intotrap.mp3

03aboutjane.mp3

04love.mp3

REC MODE

To switch between folders or  les menu



PLAY DISP

Play ID3Switch Mode

display, press REC MODE.

To move up to the previous level, press



BACK.

Use ST keys to select a track/ le and

press u to start playback.

If the MP3  le contains of ID3 tag,



pressing DISPLAY will show the ID3 information.

To stop playback, press STOP x.

Helpful Hints: – Only the  rst session of a multi-session CD will playback. – This recorder does not support MP3PRO audio format. – If any special characters are present in the MP3 track name (ID3) or album name, it might not be displayed correctly on the screen because this recorder does not support the characters.

Preview

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of

the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.

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Playing a picture disc (slide show)

You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other.

Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD,

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW).

 The disc content menu appears.

Use ST keys to navigate within the

menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.

Data Disc 0002/0006 s 0:00:00 / 0:00:00

Folder Mode Folder

/ Images / ..

AUCKLAND.JPG

BALLOON.JPG

BASE.JPG

BEACH.JPG

2160 x 1728

Preview

Playback (continue d)

Use W XST keys to rotate the picture.



Use ./ > keys to view the



previous/next  le.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select a



refresh mode for slideshow playback.

Press BACK or DISC-MENU to return



to the main menu.

To stop playback, press STOP x.

If the disc contains of MP3 music and JPEG picture  les, you can start a musical slide show playback,

Select an MP3  le and press OK to start



playback. Then, select a picture  le in the menu and press OK to start slideshow playback.

English

REC MODE

To move up to the previous level, press



PLAY DISP

Play ID3Switch Mode

BACK.

Use ST keys to select a track/ le and

press u to start slideshow playback.

During playback, you can access to

various settings.

TIMER

Press TIMER to enter or exit the help



ZOOM

Index BackHelp

Zoom

BACK

menu. It lists the functions of the keys on the remote control.

Press STOP x to display 16 thumbnail



pictures in one screen. Use ./ > keys to move to the previous/next page.

Press ZOOM to enter or exit zoom



mode. While in zoom mode, use ./ >

keys to change the zoom factor and

use W XST keys to pan through the zoomed picture.

Supported JPEG picture formats File format:

– The  le extension has to be ‘.JPG,’ ‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’ – This recorder can only display digital camera pictures according to the JPEGEXIF format, typically used by almost all digital cameras. It cannot display Motion JPEG or pictures in formats other than JPEG or sound clips associated with pictures.

Helpful Hints: – Discs created by personal computer may not be able to play on this recorder due to difference in recording techniques. Compatibility with recordable format is not guaranteed. – It may require longer time for the recorder to display the disc content on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled into one disc. – If the JPEG picture is not recorded with an ‘exif’ type  le, the actual thumbnail picture will not be shown on the display.

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of

the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.

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Additional Playback Features

English

. >

DISC MENU

AUDIO

ZOOM

Changing to another title/chapter/track

When a disc contains more than one chapter or track, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows.

During playback,

Press > to go to the next chapter/



track.

Press . to return to the start of the



previous chapter/track.

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input



the chapter/track number.

Press DISPLAY to display the video



playback options menu.

Highlight title icon in the menu and press X to change the title number.

DISPLAY

REPEAT A-B REPEAT 1/ALL SUBTITLE

Pausing playback / slow motion play

During playback, press u to pause

playback and display a still picture.

To move the still picture one frame

backward or forward, press W or X keys repeatedly.

To start a slow motion play, press and

hold the . (reverse) or > (forward) repeatedly to cycle through the different slow motion speed (1/16X, 1/8X, 1/4X, 1/2X).

To resume normal playback, press u.

Searching forward/ backward

You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc during playback and select a desired search speed.

During playback, press and hold .

(reverse) or > (forward) until the search speed status bar (2X) appears on the TV.

 The sound will be muted.

Press . (reverse) or > (forward)

repeatedly to cycle through the different search speed (2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X).

To resume normal playback, press u.

1/3

Highlight chapter icon in the menu and

press X to change the chapter number.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

3/8

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Additional Playback Features (continued)

Repeat play

The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type.

During playback, press REPEAT1/ALL

to select one of the repeat options.

 Repeat chapter (DVD/DVD±R/

±RW)

 Repeat track/title (CD/VCD/DVD/

DVD±R/±RW)

 Repeat all (CD/VCD/DVD/

DVD±R/±RW)

To cancel repeat playback, press

REPEAT1/ALL repeatedly to select ‘Off’ or press STOP x.

Repeating a speci c segment (A-B)

You can repeat the playback of a speci c segment within a title/chapter track. To do this, you must mark the start and end of the segment you want.

During playback, press REPEAT A-B at

the point where you want the repeat playback to begin.

Press REPEAT A-B again at the point

where you want to end the repeat playback.

 Playback skips to the start of the

marked segment. The segment is repeated until the repeat mode is cancelled.

To cancel repeat playback, press

REPEAT A-B once again.

Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change the language you want while playing DVD.

Off

During disc playback, press SUBTITLE



repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc.

 If the language selected is not available

on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.

Helpful Hint: – Some DVDs discs allow subtitle language changes only via the DVD disc menu. To access the disc menu, press DISC-MENU.

Changing audio soundtrack language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channel.

3.2.1CH English (1/3)

During disc playback, press AUDIO



repeatedly to toggle through the audio channels and audio language on the disc.

 If the language selected is not available

on the disc, the disc’s default setting for language will be used instead.

Helpful Hint: – Some DVDs allow soundtrack language changes only via the DVD disc menu. To access the Disc Menu, press DISC-MENU.

English

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Additional Playback Features (continued)

English

Switching camera angles

This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles.

During playback, press DISPLAY to

display the video playback options menu.

Press T repeatedly to highlight

{ Angle }.

Use W X keys to select a desired camera

angle available on the disc.

 If multiple angles feature is supported,

the icon will appear.

Time search

This option allows you to skip to a speci c point in the current disc.

During playback, press DISPLAY to

display the video playback options menu.

Highlight time search icon in the menu

and press OK.

 The elapsed playing time will change

to time input  eld.

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input

the 6-digit time.

 Playback skips to the selected time.

_ _ : _ _ : _ _

Resume playback from the last stopped point

This option is only available with DVDs/ VCDs. The recorder is able to resume disc playback from its last stopped point.

Before you start..

Make sure that the resume mode setting is turned on, see the chapter “Playback settings - Resume”.

Load in a disc and press u to start



playback from the last stopped point.

To cancel the resume mode and start playback from the beginning

When playback stopped, press STOP x



again.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Edit Recordings

DVD+RW

About editing recordable DVDs

After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the title or video content. You can erase or protect the recording, and rename the recording. If a DVD±R has been  nalized, it cannot be edited.

Disc Menu Page 1/1

DVD+RW

PR 2

Play

Erase

Protect

Edit

{ Play } Play the selected title (recording).

{ Erase } Erase the selected title or all the titles.

{ Protect } / { Unprotect } Protect or unprotect the selected title against editing or accidental loss of recordings.

{ Edit } Change the name of the title, erase any unwanted scenes and/or divide a title in the recording.

Note: To edit the recordable DVD (e.g. format,  nalize, lock), see the chapter “System Menu Options Disc settings”.

15/07 18:05

DISC BACK

Exit BackConfirm

Disc menu index screen

The disc menu index screen shows your recordings on a recordable DVD. It should appear on the TV once you load a recordable DVD or when you press the DISC-MENU on the remote control.

Edit ExitPlay

PR 1 16/12 10:05

Page 1/1

PR 13 18/12 22:00

Disc Menu

DVD+RW

Remain: SP 01:17:38

2.8 GB

Title Used: SP 00:43:28

1.5 GB

PLAY

PR 2 15/07 18:05

OK DISC

The disc menu index screen consists of the following recording information:

The type of disc.

The remaining recording time in different

recording mode. Press REC MODE to change the recording mode.

The thumbnail of the title, title’s name

and information.

The used space and recording time.

The control keys that can be used and

their functions.

Erase title(s)

You can choose to delete a speci c title (recording) or all the titles from the disc.

Press DISC-MENU.

Use STWX keys to select the

preferred title and press OK.

 The editing menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Erase } and

press OK.

English

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or  nalized DVD±R. Press BACK to go back to the previous menu.

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DVD+RW

Edit Recordings (continued)

English

Highlight { Erase title } to erase the

current selected title or { Erase all } to erase all the titles in the disc, then press OK.

 A con rmation message appears.

Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or

{ Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

Protect/Unprotect title

You can choose to protect the recorded title in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings.

Press DISC-MENU.

Use STWX keys to select the

preferred title and press OK.

 The editing menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Protect } and

press OK.

 A con rmation message appears.

Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or

{ Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

When the title is protected, the option in



the menu will change to { Unprotect }. Unprotect the title if you want to erase or edit the title.

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or  nalized DVD±R. Press BACK to go back to the previous menu.

Rename title

The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below.

Press DISC-MENU.

Use STWX keys to select the

preferred title and press OK.

 The editing menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Edit } and

press OK.

Disc Menu

DVD+RW

Rename

Divide

A-B Erase

Undo Erase

Highlight { Rename } and press OK.

 A keyboard screen appears.

Use W X ST keys to highlight a

character/number/symbol and press OK to select.

 The maximum input is up to 64

characters.

You can use the following keys on the



keyboard screen to edit your input. To select it, highlight the respective bar and press OK.

abc

: display the letters in upper case.

ABC

: display the letters in lower case. : display the symbols.

Symbol

Space

Backspace

Finish

Cancel

: create a space between the

: remove the character to the

: con rm the rename. : cancel renaming and exit the

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DISC BACK

Exit BackConfirm

characters.

left of the cursor.

keyboard entry menu.

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DVD+RW

Once complete, move to { Finish } in the

menu and press OK.

 The information panel is now updated.

Dividing title (DVD±RW only)

You can divide a title into two or more titles. Note that the title length must be more than 6 (six) seconds.

Warning! Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed.

Press DISC-MENU.

Use STWX keys to select the

preferred title and press OK.

 The editing menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Edit } and

press OK.

Highlight { Divide } and press OK.

 The divide title screen appears. By

default, the title screen will be in pause mode.

Disc Menu

DVD+RW

Divide Title: 1

Divide

Cancel

Press u to start playback.

To make a fast search, press and hold



.> keys.

To locate a speci c frame during



playback, press u to pause the playback, then press W or X repeatedly.

With { Divide } highlighted, press OK to

set the dividing point.

With { OK } highlighted, press OK start

divide.

 Once complete, a new title will be

shown at the disc menu index screen.

00:00:00

Title No.1 Title No.2

PLAY

BACK

Play BackConfirm

Edit Recordings (continued)

Erase part of a title (DVD±RW only)

This option allows you to erase unwanted scenes from the recording (e.g. commercial scene). To do it, you have to set the beginning (point A) and end (point B) of the scenes to erase.

Press DISC-MENU.

Use STWX keys to select the

preferred title and press OK.

 The editing menu appears.

Use ST keys to select { Edit } and

press OK.

Highlight { A-B Erase } and press OK.

 The title screen will be in pause mode

by default.

Disc Menu

DVD+RW

A-B Erase Title: 1

Set Point A

Set Point B

Cancel

Press u to start playback.

To make a fast search, press and hold



.> keys.

To locate a speci c frame during



playback, press u to pause the playback, then press W or X repeatedly.

With { Set Point A } highlighted, press

OK to set the beginning point.

With { Set Point B } highlighted, press

OK to set the end point.

With { OK } highlighted, press OK to

start A-B erase.

Helpful Hint: – To recover the deleted scenes, select { Undo Erase } in the edit menu.

00:00:00

Point A Point B

PLAY

BACK

Play BackConfirm

English

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System Menu Options

English

Accessing the System Menu

The system menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences.

SYSTEM

ZOOM

Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote

control.

 The system menu appears on the TV.

Use ST keys to highlight a menu item

and press X to access its options.

Use ST keys to highlight the setting you

wish to change and press OK to con rm and return to the previous menu item.

 Instructions and explanations of the

options are provided in the following pages.

To exit, press SYSTEM MENU.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback Recording

Video

Audio

System

Confirm Back Exit

See this chapter “Tuner settings”.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback Recording

Video

Audio

System

Confirm Back Exit

See this chapter “Disc settings”.

Setup

Tuner Mode

Manual Setting

Channel Fine Tune

Channel Skip

Auto Scan

BACK

Setup

Format

Finalize

Lock

Make Compatible

Disc Label

Disc Info

BACK

SYSTEM

Antenna

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback

Recording Video

Audio

System

Confirm B ack Exit

Setup

Audio Language Subtitle Language TV Shape Close Caption Resume Parental Control Change Password PBC DivX Subtitle Font DivX(R) VOD DRM

BACK

SYSTEM

English Off 4:3 LB Off On 8 Adult

On Standard

See this chapter “Playback settings”.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback

Recording

Video

Audio

System

Confirm Back Exit

Setup

Recording Quality

SAP

Auto Chapter Marking

Overwrite

BACK

SYSTEM

SP (2HR)

Off

Read the chapter “Recording” for details on “Recording settings”.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback Recording

Video

Audio

System

Confirm Back Exit

Setup

Progressive Scan

TV System

BACK

Off

AUTO

SYSTEM

See this chapter “Video settings”.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback Recording

Video

Audio

System

Confirm Back Exit

Setup

Downmix

Digital Output

Night Mode

BACK

Stereo

Automatic

Off

SYSTEM

See this chapter “Audio settings”.

DVD Recorder

Tuner

Disc

Playback Recording Video

Audio

System

Confirm

Setup

Menu Language

Clock Setting

Clock Mode

Screen Saver

Restore Default

BACK

Back Exit

English

09:36:08

12Hour

SYSTEM

See this chapter “System settings”.

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Tuner settings

System Menu Options (continued )

Tuner Mode

Manual Setting

Set the tuner input source for the recorder.

{ Antenna } – Select this if the recorder is connected directly

to the antenna wall outlet.

{ Cable } – Select this if the recorder is connected via a cable

box/satellite receiver.

Adjust a stored TV channel to your preference.

Use ST keys to change the setting and WX keys to move to the

previous/next entry  eld.

{ CH } – The program preset number of the channel you

{ Seek (MHz) } – Use ST keys to seek for a valid frequency

Channel Fine Tune

Use WX keys to  ne-tune the frequency.

Channel Skip

Fine-tune the TV channel manually if the reception is poor.

Set the channel to be skipped when using the CH

are currently selected.

transmission.

+/ CH- keys.

The skipped channels can only be accessed by pressing the corresponding number button on the remote control. Use ST keys to change the setting and WX keys to move to the previous/ next entry  eld.

{ CH } – The program preset number of the channel you

{ On } / { Off } – Use ST keys to select { On } or { Off } to skip/

are currently selected.

unskip this channel.

English

Auto Scan

This option contains all the initial setup required for this recorder

before you can use it to watch or record your favourite TV program.

Press OK on the remote control to start automatic installation of

TV channels. This process may take several minutes.

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System Menu Options (continued )

English

Disc settings

Format

Finalize

Lock

Formatting is required for certain DVD+VR or DVD±RW disc

before it can be used for recording on this recorder.

1) Press OK to select.

2) A con rmation message will appear. Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

Note: Once the disc has been formatted, all the contents in the disc will be lost.

Finalizing the recorded DVD±R to enable playback on another

DVD player.

1) Press OK to select.

2) A con rmation message will appear. Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

Note: Once the DVD±R has been  nalized, no further recordings or editing can be made to it. It is not possible to un nalize the DVD±R.

In order to prevent the recorded materials from being

accidentally erased or edited, you can choose to lock the recordable DVD.

1) Press OK to select.

2) A con rmation message will appear. Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

Note: If the current disc is locked, the option in the menu will change to { Unlock }.

Make Compatible

The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or

hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function allows you to make the edited DVD±RW compatible with other players.

1) Press OK to select.

2) A con rmation message will appear. Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

Note: If the option is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible.

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Disc settings (continued)

abel

Status

abel

DVD+R

System Menu Options (continued )

Disc Label

Disc Info

Title N

Medi

Spac

Remainde

No l

Recordable (Empt

8/4418M

Change the name of the disc.

1) Press OK to enter the disc label menu.

2) Use WXST keys to highlight a character/number/symbol in the keyboard menu and press OK to select.

3) Once complete, move to { Finish } in the menu and press

OK.

Note: The maximum input is up to 64 characters.

Select this and press OK to view the current disc information.

To exit the menu, press BACK.

{ Label } – The name of the disc. { Title No. } – The total number of titles in the disc. In

general, the maximum title number is 99. { Media } – Disc type. { Status } – The status of the disc (recordable and

unrecordable). { Space } – The used space and total space. { Remainder } – Shows the remaining space using a bar

graphic.

English

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System Menu Options (continued )

English

Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

TV Shape

PBC

Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback.

Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.

Notes:

– If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. – For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu.

Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type

you have connected.

{ 4:3 PS } – Select this for a full-height picture with

both side trimmed.

{

4:3 LB } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ display with

black bands on the upper and lower

portions of the TV screen.

{ 16:9 } – Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio

16:9).

This ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control) allows you to play the (Super)

Video CDs interactively, following the menu on-screen.

{ On } – Turn on PBC control.

{ Off } – Turn off PBC control.

Resume

With this feature, you can resume last played disc playback from

its last stopped point.

{

On } – Turn on the resume mode. The recorder

will auto resume playback of the disc from

its last stopped position.

{ Off } – Turn off the resume mode of the last played

disc. The recorder will start playback from

the beginning when you load a disc.

Note: The Resume { Off } function only applies to playback after

the recorder has been switched to standby or after ejecting a disc.

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System Menu Options (continued )

Playback settings (continued)

Parental Control

Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete

disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level.

Rating explanations

{ 1. Kid Safe } ~ { 2. G } – Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all ages. { 3. PG } – Parental Guidance suggested. { 4. PG13 } – Unsuitable for children under age 13. { 5. PG R } ~ { 6. R } – Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or

allow to view only when supervized by a parent or adult guardian.

{ 7. NC 17 } – No children under age 17; viewing not

recommended for children under age 17.

{ 8. Adult } – Mature material; should be viewed only

by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language.

1) Press OK to access this menu and

2) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press OK.

3) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code

and press OK. (When doing this for the  rst time, enter the default password ‘1234’.)

Change Password

Change the password for parental control.

Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code

and press OK.

Old Password

- - - -

New Password

- - - -

Confirm New Password

- - - -

Enter the password with the digit keys.

1) Enter your existing four digit password. (When doing this for

the  rst time, enter the default password ‘1234’.)

2) Enter the new four digit pin code.

3) Enter the same four digit pin code again.

English

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System Menu Options (continued )

English

Playback settings (continued)

DivX Subtitle Font

DivX(R) VOD DRM

Select the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle.

{ Standard } – Display a standard list of Roman subtitle

fonts provided by this recorder.

{

Central Eur. } – Display Central European fonts.

{

Cyrillic } – Display Cyrillic fonts.

Select to view the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration

code that allows you to rent or purchase videos using DivX® VOD services. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1) Press OK to display the registration code.

2) Press BACK to return to the previous menu.

3) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from

DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and copy the video from your computer onto a CD-R/RW or recordable DVD for playback on this recorder.

Note: All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this recorder.

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Video settings

System Menu Options (continued )

Progressive Scan

Use ST keys to select one of the options and press OK to

TV System

Use ST keys to select one of the options and press OK to

Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the

standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the recorder’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted. Refer to your TV user manual for more information.

con rm.

{ On } – Select to enable progressive scan feature.

{ Off } – Select to enable interlaced feature.

The colour system that matches the connected TV. Only then will

it be possible to play a DVD on this recorder.

con rm.

{ AUTO } – Select this to automatically change the

video signal of an NTSC disc and output it

to its format.

{

NTSC } – Select this if the connected TV set has the

NTSC colour system. It will change the

video signal of a PAL disc and output it to

NTSC format.

{

PAL } – Select this if the connected TV set has the

PAL colour system. It will change the video

signal of an NTSC disc and output it to PAL

format.

English

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System Menu Options (continued )

English

Audio settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Downmix

Digital Output

Night Mode

Select the method for audio downmix to two channels when you

play a DVD which is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

{ LT/RT } – Select this if the recorder is connected to

a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.

{ Stereo } – Select this to downmix the multi-channel

audio signals to two channels which

delivers sound from only the two front

speakers.

This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s

coaxial jack to connect other audio/video device.

{ PCM } – Select this if the connected device is not

capable of decoding multi-channel audio.

The system will convert the Dolby Digital

and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals to PCM

(Pulse Code Modulation).

{ Automatic } – The audio signals will be output according

to the audio stream on disc.

This mode optimizes playback of sound at low volume. High

volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level.

{ On } – Turn on night mode.

{ Off } – Turn off night mode feature. Selects this

to enjoy surround sound with its full

dynamic range.

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System Menu Options (continued )

System settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Menu Language

Clock Setting

Clock Mode

{ 12Hour } – Select this to display 12 hour time format.

Screen Saver

Restore Default

Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display.

Set the date and time. Use ST keys or the numeric keypad 0-9

to change the number. Use WX keys to select the entry  eld, . Press OK to con rm.

Set the clock format. Use ST keys to select the preferred

option, then press OK to con rm.

{ 24Hour } – Select this to display 24 hour time format.

The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding

exposure to a static image for too long.

{ On } – Switch to TV screen saver mode when

playback has been stopped or paused for

more than 15 minutes.

{ Off } – Turn off the screen saver function.

Restore all the settings of this recorder, except for the

password, parental level setting and timer programming.

1) Press OK to con rm the default restore.

2) A warning message will appear. Select { OK } in the menu to

proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to con rm.

English

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Software Upgrade

English

Installing the latest software

The software installed in your recorder is continuously being re ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD to install the software.

Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade!

Visit Philips’ website at



‘www.philips.com/welcome’ to check for the availability of the latest software upgrade.

Note: When checking for the latest

software upgrade, please also check for any accompanying instructions on installing the software.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs,  rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

Problem (General) Solution

English

No power.

Remote control does not work.

No picture.

– Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the recorder

to switch on the system.

– Make sure the AC outlet has power.

– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the

front of the DVD recorder (not towards TV).

– Remove any obstacles between the recorder and the

remote control.

– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel.

Switch the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. Read chapter “Step 3 - Installation and Setup – Finding the correct viewing channel” for details.

– Check the video connection between the recorder and

the TV.

– Your DVD recorder might have been set to Progressive

Scan mode while your TV does not support Progressive Scan. Follow the steps below:

1) Connect the supplied AV cable (red/white/yellow) from the CVBS OUT jacks on the rear panel of the DVD recorder to the TV’s Video In and Audio In jacks.

2) Turn on the TV and use the TV’s remote control to select the corresponding video-in channel on the TV. (eg., AV, EXT1, EXT2).

3) Turn on the DVD recorder and wait until the TV displays the recorder screen. Turn off Progressive Scan using the system menu. Read “System Menu Options – Video Settings – Progressive Scan”.

No sound.

– Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks. Read

chapters “Step 1 : Basic Recorder Connections Connecting the audio cables” for details.

– Set the Digital output correctly, based on the device you

have connected to the recorder. Read chapter “System Menu Options - Audio settings – Digital Output” for details.

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Trouble sh oo ting (continued)

English

Problem Solution

No TV signal received from the recorder.

A TV channel installed during the DVD recorder’s automatic TV channel search is fuzzy or distorted.

Unable to eject tray.

Disc does not play.

Distorted sound coming from a connected hi- system or ampli er.

– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked. – Install the TV channel. Read chapter “System Menu

Options – Tuner Settings” for details.

– Check the video connection between the DVD recorder

and the TV.

– You can further  ne-tune the signal of the TV channel. Read

chapter on “System Menu Options – Tuner Settings”.

– Exit from any on-screen menu. – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording, then press

OPEN/CLOSE on the set.

– Insert the disc with the label facing up. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL

regions or Region 3 in order to be played back on this DVD recorder.

– There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type.

Read chapter “Playback - Playable discs” for details.

– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the

disc or replace a new one.

– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

– Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the

‘Phono’ input of your ampli er.

– If you are playing a DTS CD, you have to connect the

COAXIAL jack of this recorder to a Hi-Fi system or ampli er.

Unable to play DivX movies.

The picture is distorted or black and white during playback.

– Check that the DivX  le is encoded according to the

‘Home Theatre Pro le’ mode with DivX encoder.

– Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete  le.

– The disc does not match with the TV colour system

standard (PAL/NTSC). – The disc is dirty, clean the disc. – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may

appear. This is not a malfunction.

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Trouble sh oo ting (continued)

Problem Solution

A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player.

There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.

The message ‘UNKNOWN DISC’ appears.

Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes.

Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.

– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player

cannot detect it. Please observe the following ‘minimum

recording times’. Recording mode : {HQ} – 5 mins, {SP} –

10 mins, {LP} - 15 mins, {EP} – 20 mins, {SLP} – 30 mins.

– You have to  nalize the DVD±R. Read chapter “System

Menu Options - Disc settings - Finalize” for details.

– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked. – Fine-tune your TV channel. Read chapter “System Menu

Options – Tuner Settings” for details.

– This message may appear if you insert a disc that may

have encountered one of the following:

– Error during recording: The title may be missing. – Error while  nalizing or the disc has not been  nalized.

– This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes

that have been copy-protected. Even though the picture

on the TV is  ne, but the recording on the DVD

recordable disc is faulty. This interference is unavoidable

with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes.

– The DVD recordable disc has a limited recording lifetime,

please change a new disc for recording.

– The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you

selected the wrong program number. Check the TV

channels stored on the recorder

– You have to reset the timer recording after adjusting the

clock setting.

– You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copy-protected

materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a DVD recordable

disc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of disc should I use for recording?

You can record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc?

4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality (VHS standard).

What is the difference between DVD±R and DVD±RW?

DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is “rewritable”. With a DVD±R, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you cannot record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW allows you to record over the same disc repeatedly.

What is DV?

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

This recorder is only compatible with DV-

– format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

– You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.

– You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack.

Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from an external player?

Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not copy protected.

What are Titles and Chapters?

A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies.

Title

Chapter

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

chapter markers

Programs are recorded as a single title, it may consist of one chapter or a few chapters within a title, depending on the recording settings.

How do I set up Titles?

The recorder automatically creates a new Title every time you start a new recording.

What does “ nalizing” a disc do?

Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be used for recording. This is only required for DVD±R discs. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc without  nalizing it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is storage space for more recordings.

How good is the quality of the recording?

There are a few quality levels to choose from, ranging from “HQ” - High Quality (1 hour mode) to “SLP” - Super Long Play (6 hours mode). Press the REC MODE key on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.

Record Mode

SLP

Picture Quality

High Quality

Standard Play

Long Play

Extended Play

Super Long Play

Maximum Recording

Time per Disc (hours)

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Speci cations

Picture/Display

• Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9

• D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz

• A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz

• Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan

Sound

• D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz

• A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz

• Signal to noise ratio: 102

• Crosstalk (1akHz): 105 dB

• Dynamic Range (1kHz): 90 dB

Video Recording

• Recording system: NTSC/ PAL

• Compression formats: MPEG2 High Quality : HQ (1HR)

Standard Play : SP (2HR)

Long Play : LP (3HR) Extended Play : EP (4HR) Super Long Play : SLP (6HR)

• Audio compression: Dolby Digital, PCM

Video Playback

• Disc playback media: CD, CD-R/-RW, DVD,

DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW

SVCD, Video CD, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL

• Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1,DivX

• Video disc playback system: PAL, NTSC

Audio Playback

• Disc playback media: CD, CD-R/-RW,

MP3-CD, MP3-DVD

• Compression formats: Dolby Digital, MP3,

MPEG2 Multichannel, PCM

• MP3 bit rates: 32~256 kbps and VBR

Still Picture Playback

• Disc formats: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW,

DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Picture CD

• Picture compression formats: JPEG

• Picture enhancement: Rotate, Zoom

Tuner/Reception/Transmission

• TV system: NTSC

• Aerial Input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75)

Connectivity

Rear Connections:

• Component Video (YPbPr) Out

• S-Video In

• S-Video Out

• Composite video (CVBS) In

• Composite video (CVBS) Out

• Audio left/right In

• Audio left/right Out

• Digital audio out (coaxial)

• RF antenna in

• RF TV out

• Mains

Front Connections:

• i.LINK DV in (IEEE 1394 4-pin)

• Video In (CAM)

• Audio left/right In

Convenience

• Programming/Timer Enhancements: Daily/Weekly, Repeat Program, Manual Timer, One Touch Recording

• Programmable events: 8

Power

• Power supply: 110 – 240V; 50 – 60 Hz

• Consumption: 20 W (typical)

• Standby power consumption: < 3W

Cabinet

• Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 43 x 322 mm

• Net Weight : 3 kg

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Storage Media

• Recording media: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL

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Display panel symbols/ messages

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

The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display:

00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video – Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode). – TV program title

TIMER A timer recording has been programmed or is active.

FULL Disc is full. There is no storage space for new recordings.

READING Disc is being recognized by the recorder.

NO DISC

No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible that the disc cannot be read.

REG ERR



When the DVD inserted is in a wrong region code as the recorder.

STOP



When playback / recording is stopped.

BUSY



The recorder is writing to the disc.

UNKNOWN



The recorder has encountered an error in handling the disc inserted.

OPEN



Disc tray is opening or opened.

PHILIPS



The recorder has been turned on.

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Glossary

Analogue: Sound that has not been turned

into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has speci c numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).

Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analogue does.

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

DivX: The DivX code is a patent pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivX Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be transported over the internet, while maintaining high visual quality.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).

JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

MP3: A  le format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data then a regular CD.

MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.

Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each sound track constitute one sound  eld. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can  nd the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack.

Surround: A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound  elds full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack that sends the DVD picture video to a TV.

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Philips DVDR3460 96B User Manual

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