Philips DVDR3475-37 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER

User Manual

DVDR3475/37

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PRECAUTIONS

Return your Product Registration Card or register online at

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Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below,
so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at
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Returning the enclosed card guar­antees that your date of purchase
will be on file, so no additional
paperwork will be required from
you to obtain warranty service.

Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to the “family!”

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Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS.
You’ve selected one of the best-built, best­backed products available today. We’ll do
everything in our power to keep you happy
with your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re
entitled to protection by one of the most
comprehensive warranties and outstanding
service networks in the industry. What’s more,
your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and special offers for which
you qualify, plus easy access to accessories
from our convenient home shopping
network.

Most importantly, you can count on our
uncompromising commitment to your total
satisfaction.

All of this is our way of saying welcome - and
thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product.

P.S. To get the most from your PHILIPS
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return your Product Registration Card
at once, or register online at:

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*Product Safety
Notification

By registering your product, you'll
receive notification - directly from
the manufacturer - in the rare
case of a product recall or safety
defect.

*Additional

Know these

safety symbols

CAUTION:

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or
moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of
the cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.

Model No. _______________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________

Benefits

Registering your product guar­antees that you'll receive all of
the privileges to which you're
entitled, including special money­saving offers.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

Introduction

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and third
grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong
are provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec­trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materi-

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended inter-

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combi­nation to avoid injury from tip-over.

long periods of time.

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

als may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For dis­posal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or
the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

national global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its
cabinet design.

AC Polarized

Plug

●

Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive

pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately
overturn the product.

●

Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic

equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsus­pectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-dis­charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus

should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

●

Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the

unit.

●

Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

●

Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

23. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

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

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

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

Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others

Recording Playback Editing

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the

NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

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Welcome!

This product lets you record on DVD and playback DVD/CD of various kinds.
Read this user manual carefully to learn how to use the features described in this manual.

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this device

void the user’s authority to operate it.

• Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

• Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center for Radiation (CFR)

chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manufacture.

Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to

service this device, due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED

HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO

BEAM. THE BEAM IS LOCATED INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

Special Information for Canadian Users: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada.

Radio/TV Interference: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.

3) Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Copyright Notice: The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs,

files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This
device should not be used for such purposes.

Copyright Protection: Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of Discs are

prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for Progressive Scan Use: 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 picture problems with
525 (480) progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’
output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p (480p) DVD player, please contact our
customer service center.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DVDR3475/37
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics Company
Marietta, GA 30006-0026
1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477)

Copyright 2007 Philips. All rights reserved.

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Supplied Accessories

remote control with

batteries (AAAx2)

user manual quick start guide

User Manual

RCA audio/video cables

Maintenance

Servicing

• Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING”
on pages 87-91 before returning the product.

• If you need to call a customer service representative,
please know the model number and serial number of
your product before you call. This information is
displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take
a moment to identify the problem you are having, and
be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you
believe the representative will need to help you with
operations, please stay near the product. Our
representatives will be happy to assist you. For online
reference, please visit our web site at http://www.
philips.com/welcome

Cleaning the cabinet

• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the
unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

• Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to
clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the
unit. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or
damage the unit.

Cleaning discs

• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not
wipe in a circular motion.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog
records.

Cleaning the disc lens

• If this unit still does not perform properly although you
refer to the relevant sections and to
“TROUBLESHOOTING” in this user manual, the laser
optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or
an Authorized Service Center for inspection and
cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Disc handling

• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not used.

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do
not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not
place the unit directly on top of the TV.

• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
devices of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on
the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong
vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it
is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after
heating a cold room or under conditions of high
humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its
inside gets dry.

IR Signal Check

If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if
the remote control sends out the infrared signal with AM
radio or a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular
phone). It will help to define the cause of malfunction.

• With an AM radio:
Tune an AM radio to a station with no
broadcasting. Press a button on remote
control toward the radio. Sound will be
fluttering when you press any key and the
radio receives the signal. This means the
remote control is working.

• With a digital camera (including built-in camera of

cellular phone):

Direct a digital camera to remote control,
press and hold a button on remote control. If
infrared light appears through digital camera,
the remote control is working.

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

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High­Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.

Dolby Digital Recording

“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record
high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD
discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM
recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for
higher video resolution or extended recording time on
each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording
will play back on all DVD-video players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible with
actual recordable DVD discs.

Introduction

Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others

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CONTENTS

Introduction

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Symbols Used in this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Panel Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connections

CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL TUNER . . . . . . . . . . 13

SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CONNECTION TO A TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CONNECTION TO A TV WITH

AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Setup

GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS . . . . 19

On-Screen Display / Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

INITIAL SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording

INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BEFORE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Make Recording Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting for Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

BASIC RECORDING &

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title. . . . . . . . 32

Overwriting in the Middle of the Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hints for Overwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

EXTERNAL DEVICE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connection to an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recording from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DV DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Guide to DV and On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DVC to DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . . 40

Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Auto Finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Playback

INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playback from the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with

MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing Back a DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Title / Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Resume Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Skipping TV Commercials During Playback. . . . . . . . . 51

Rapid Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Step by Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Marker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Track Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK /

SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO . . 58

Switching Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Switching Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Switching Virtual Surround System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Switching Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Reducing Block Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Editing

INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Guide to a Title List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

EDITING DISCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Deleting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Putting Names on Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting Chapter Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clearing Chapter Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Hiding Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting Pictures for Thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Dividing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Putting Name on Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Setting or Releasing Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Erasing Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Making Edits Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Function Setup

LIST OF SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SETUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Reset All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Others

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

LANGUAGE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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FEATURES

This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that.
The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is
rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is avail­able for recording once. You can choose either one for your
convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/-R, these discs will
automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode.

Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within
a one-month period. Daily or weekly program recordings are
also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every
time [RECORD] or [REC I] is pressed during recording, the
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours.
The recording automatically stops when the recording time
you set is reached or the disc is full.

DV dubbing:

This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC
(digital video camcorder) to DVD.

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before
attempting to record.

Automatic title list making:

The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural
input as left and right channels automatically (the input from
the E2 only).

Playback

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which
is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theat­er surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the
search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title,
chapter or time.

Virtual surround system:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing 2
channel stereo system.

Playing back MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG/DivX®
files:

You can enjoy MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG/DivX® files
which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.
DivX® files can also be recorded on DVD+RW/+R or DVD-RW/-R.

Editing

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / clearing chapter marks:

You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.

Hiding chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters without
permission, you can hide chapters.

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

Dividing titles:

You can divide a title into 2 or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

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Compatibility

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players,
including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video
playback. Although DVD+R are playable on other units without
finalization in most cases, it is recommended to finalize in order
to stabilize the performance. For DVD-RW/-R, you need to
finalize the recorded discs to play on other DVD players.

Others

Progressive scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan
system provides less flickering and images in higher
resolution than that of traditional television signals.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting
this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port.

Line through output

When an external device, such as cable/satellite box, is connected
to E1(Rear) jacks of this unit, the signal from the external device
can be output even when the power of the unit is off.

Symbols Used in this User Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the
following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.
* DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible

recording format are not playable.

* DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not

recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the
disc (see page 71).

* DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not

recordable on this unit.

Symbol

For Recording, Playing Back, and Editing

For Playback only

If you do not nd any of the symbols listed above under the
function heading, the operation is applicable to all media.

Description

Description refers to DVD+RW

Description refers to DVD+R

Description refers to DVD-RW

Description refers to DVD-R

Description refers to DVD+R DL

Description refers to DVD-video

Description refers to audio CD

Description refers to video CD with PBC function

Description refers to video CD without PBC
function

Description refers to CD-RW/-R with MP3 les

Description refers to CD-RW/-R with Windows
Media™ Audio les

Description refers to CD-RW/-R with JPEG les

Description refers to DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R and
CD-RW/-R with DivX® les

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Front Panel

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Introduction

1 2 3* 5 6* 7 8

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(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.

1. STANDBY-ON button

Press to turn the unit on and off.
If timer programmings have been set, press to set the

unit in timer-standby mode.

2. Disc tray

Place a disc when opening the disc tray.

3. OPEN/CLOSE A button*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4. Display

Refer to “Front Panel Display” on page 12.

5. RECORDING indicator

Lights up when recording function works.

6. PLAY B button*

Press to start or resume playback.

7. STOP C button

Press to stop playback or recording.

Rear Panel

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8. RECORD button

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to

start one-touch timer recording.

9. DV-IN jack (E3)

Use to connect the DV output of external device with

a DV cable.

10. AUDIO input jacks (E2)

Use to connect external device with a RCA audio

cable.

11. VIDEO input jack (E2)

Use to connect external device with a RCA video

cable.

12. S-VIDEO input jack (E2)

Use to connect the S-video output of external device

with an S-video cable.

13. Infrared sensor window

Receive signals from your remote control so that you

can control the unit from a distance.

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VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

L

R

IN

AV IN

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

Y

OUT

PB/CB

AV OUT

L

R

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT

PR/CR

HDMI OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM

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1. VIDEO IN jack (E1)

Use to connect external device with a RCA video

cable.

2. VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other

device with a RCA video cable.

3. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor with component video

inputs with a component video cable.

4. HDMI OUT jack

Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an

HDMI compatible port.

5. AC Power Cord

Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to

this unit.

6. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder

or other device with a digital audio coaxial input jack
with a digital audio coaxial cable.

7. S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect the S-video input of a TV monitor, AV

receiver or other device with an S-video cable.

8. AV OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other

device with a RCA audio cable.

9. S-VIDEO IN jack (E1)

Use to connect the S-video output of external device

with an S-video cable.

10. AV IN jacks (E1)

Use to connect external device with a RCA audio

cable.

Note

• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.

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Remote Control

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity
indicated inside battery compartment of the remote
control.

Open the cover.

1

Insert batteries.

2

Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to
the marks indicated in the battery compartment.

Using a Remote Control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote
control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared
sensor window of the unit.

• Remote control for different devices can interfere with
each other. Avoid using remote control for other device
located close to the unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the
operating range of the remote control.

• The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as
follows.

- Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m)

- Either side of the center:

approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30°

- Above: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15°

- Below: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30°

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16feet (5m)

30˚

23feet (7m)

16feet (5m)

30˚

Close the cover.

3

Note

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as
leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
Although they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the + and - ends of each battery
match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from battery compartment that is
not going to be used for a month or more.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country
or area.

• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or
disassemble batteries.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8*

9

10

12
13

14

15

16

17

18

20*

22

23

24

26
27

29

30

19

21

25

2

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

y

(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.

1. STANDBY-ON

Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer program-

mings have been set, press to set the unit in timer­standby mode.

2. ZOOM button

During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the

TV screen.

3. SOURCE button

Press to select the appropriate input.

4. REC MODE button

Press to switch the recording mode.

5. DISC MENU button

Press to display the disc menu.

6. AUDIO button

• Press to display the audio menu during playback.

7. Cursor K / L / { / B buttons

Press to select items or settings.

8. PLAY B button*

Press to start playback or resume playback.

9. BACK

Press to return to the previously displayed menu

10. REW E button

• During playback, press to fast reverse playback.

• When playback is in pause, press to slow reverse

11. PAUSE F button

Press to pause playback or recording.

12. PREV

• During playback, press to return to the beginning of

• When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to

13. REC I button

• Press once to start a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer

14. SKIP button

During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.

15. RAPID PLAY button

During playback, press to play back in a slightly

16. Number/Character buttons

• Press to select a title/chapter/track/file on display.

• Press to enter values for the settings in the main

• Press to enter title names.

17. CLEAR button

Press to clear the password once entered or to can-

18. HDMI button

Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal out-

19. REPEAT button

Press to display the repeat menu.

button

screen.

playback.

the current chapter, track or file.

reverse the playback step by step.

recording.

faster/slower mode with keeping the audio quality.

menu.

cel the programming for CD or to clear the selected
marker number, etc.

put mode.

y button

button

20. OPEN/CLOSE A button*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

21. TITLE button

Press to display the title list.

22. SETUP button

• Press to display the main menu.

• During DVD playback, press and hold for more than
3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode
to the interlace mode.

23. OK button

Press to confirm or select menu items.

24. INFO button

Press to display the display menu on or off.

25. FFW D button

• During playback, press to fast forward playback.

• When playback is in pause, press to slow forward
playback.

26. NEXT

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter,

• When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to for-

27. STOP C button

• Press to stop playback or recording.

• Press to exit from the title list.

28. TIMER button

Press to display the timer programming list.

29. TV VOL

Limited to the Philips brand TV products, you can

30. MUTE button

Limited to the Philips brand TV products, you can

button

track or file.

ward the playback step by step.

/ button

adjust the TV volume with these buttons.

mute the TV volume with these buttons.

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Front Panel Display

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

2

DTV

1

PM

4

3

1.

: Appears in the afternoon

with the clock display.

2. Title / track / file and chapter mark

: Appears when indicating a

title / track / file number.

: Appears when indicating a

chapter number.

Display Message

3. Current status of the unit

: Appears when playback is

paused.

: Appears when playing back

a disc.

: Appears when the timer

programming or OTR has
been set and is proceeding.

: Flashes when all timer

recordings have been
finished.

: Appears during recording

process.

: Flashes when a recording

pauses.

: Appears when a disc is in

this unit.

4. Displays the following

• Elapsed playback time

• Current title / chapter / track /
file number

• Recording time / remaining time

• Clock

• Selected external input position

• Remaining time for one-touch
timer recording

• Selected HDMI OUTPUT mode

Appears when the disc tray is
opening.

Appears when the disc tray is
closing.

Appears when a disc is loaded
on the disc tray.

Appears when data is being
written on a disc.

Appears when the PBC function
is activated. (Video CD playback
only. Refer to page 43.)

Appears when HDMI output
mode (480p) is selected.

Appears when HDMI output
mode (720p) is selected.

Appears when HDMI output
mode (1080i) is selected.

Appears when HDMI output
mode (1080p) is selected.

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CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL TUNER

This section describes how to connect this unit to an external tuner such as cable/satellite box.

• When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off.

• Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information.

VHF / UHF

antenna

2

Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

1

Cable TV
company

or

RF coaxial cable

ANT. IN

Make the connection as illustrated below.

rear of your TV

disconnectDisconnect

2

e.g.)

rear of your TV

AUDIO IN

TV signal

VIDEO IN

RF coaxial cable

LR

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ANT. IN

RCA video cable

RF coaxial cable

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

LR

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT

or

RCA video cable

RCA audio cable

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

L

L

R

R

IN

IN

AV IN

AV IN

AV OU T

AV OU T

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

L

R

R

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT

PB/CB

PR/CR

Y

RCA audio cable

OUT

S-video cable

external tuner

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

L

R

IN

AV IN

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

L

HDMI OUT

PR/CR

R

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

COMPONENT

AV OUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

VIDEO OUTPUT

rear of this unit

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note

• Required cables and connecting methods differ depending on the external tuner.
For more information, please contact your external tuner provider.

• Instead of using video out jack of this unit, you can also use S-video out jack, component video output jack, or
HDMI out jack (no audio out jack connection required) for connecting to your TV.

With this setup:

• You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the external tuner. Be sure that the external
tuner is turned on.

• Signal from the external tuner can be output only on CVBS output even when the power of the unit is off.

• You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.

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Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet.

rear of your TV

3

After making the connection as described above, make

4

sure to select the appropriate video input type by
following the steps in “SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT”
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IN

VIDEO

IN

L

R

IN OUT

OUT

S-VIDEOANTENNA

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

Y

OUT

PB/CB

PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

HDMI OUT

L

R

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM

rear of this unit

connect

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SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT

You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording.

Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to

select “General Setting”, then press

1
2

[OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then

press [OK].

Submenu will appear.

Use [K / L] to select “Video Input”,

then press [OK].

3

Use [K / L] to select desired external

input position, then press [OK].

4

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
DivX
HDMI
Reset All

Progressive Scan
TV Aspect
Video Input

Video Input

E1 (Rear)
E2 (Front)

Use [K / L] to select the input jack

type to connect, then press [OK].

5

If you want to use VIDEO IN jack, select “Video
In”.

If you want to use S-VIDEO IN jack, select
“S-Video In”.

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
DivX
HDMI
Reset All

Press [SETUP] to exit.

E1 (Rear)

Video Input

Video In

E1 (Rear)

S-Video In

E2 (Front)

Progressive Scan
TV Aspect
Video Input

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CONNECTION TO A TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device.

Method 1

TV

analog audio

AUDIO IN

LR

standard picture

VIDEO

IN

RCA
video cable

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

AV O UT

VIDEO OUT

this unit

VIDEO

IN

L

R

IN

AV IN

S-VIDEO

RCA

audio cable

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

Y

OUT

PB/CB

L

HDMI OUT

R

AV OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

and or or

L

R

AV O UT

AV OUT

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Method 2 Method 3

good picture better picture

S-VIDEO IN

S-video

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

cable

component
video cable

(Green)

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT

(Blue)

(Red)

OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

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After you have completed the connections

• Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. Press a button on the TV’s original
remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s opening picture appears. Check your
TV owner’s manual for details.

Note

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be
distorted due to the copy protection system.

To set progressive scan mode, refer to page 82

• This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher quality images than the
traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set “Progressive Scan” to “ON”.

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CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT

A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows
digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices.

Method 4

best picture

TV

this unit

When connecting with an HDMI cable, the audio signal will be output as the digital audio signal simultaneously, so
you do not need the analog audio connection described on page 15.

Cables not included.

Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

HDMI OUT

HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals

Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed.

Front Panel Display Video Output Signal

480 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

720 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

1080 interlaced

Press [HDMI]

1080 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

• The HDMI mode that is not supported by display device will be skipped.

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CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT

Actual Output Modes by Media

Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital setting of this unit Actual output

Dolby Digital

DVD-video

LPCM

Dolby Digital

DivX®

MP3 / MP2

For audio CD, video CD, and MP3 / Windows Media™ Audio files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of the
“Dolby Digital” setting.

*1 If the connected device is not compatible with HDMI BITSTREAM, audio will be output as PCM even if you select

“Stream” in “Dolby Digital” setting.
Refer to pages 84-85 for “HDMI” setting.

Copyright protection system

To play back the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and the
display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital
content protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication
of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your display device
(or AV amplifier) for more information.

*HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface

PCM 2channel PCM

Stream Dolby Digital

PCM

Stream

PCM 2channel PCM

Stream Dolby Digital

PCM

Stream

2channel PCM

2channel PCM

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Note

• When using HDCP-incompatible display device, the image will not be viewed properly.

• Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI connector; however,
this unit cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI connector.

• The audio signals from the HDMI connector (including the sampling frequency, the number of channels and bit
length) maybe limited by the device that is connected.

• Among the monitors that support HDMI, some do not support audio output (for example, projectors). In
connections with device such as this unit, audio signals are not output from the HDMI output connector.

• When this unit’s HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI­DVI converter cable, the signals are output in digital RGB.

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CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM

2 Channel Analog Audio Connection Digital Audio Connection

stereo system

AUDIO IN

LR

audio

analog audio

input jacks

RCA audio cable

VIDEO

OUT

AV O UT

L

R

VIDEO

VIDEO

Y

OUT

IN

PB/CB

L

L

R

IN

AV OUT

AV IN

S-VIDEO

HDMI OUT

R

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM

this unit

AV OUT

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1
Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

L

R

IN

AV IN

AV OUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

Dolby Digital decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

digital audio

coaxial input jack

digital audio coaxial cable

Y

PB/CB

L

HDMI OUT

PR/CR

R

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

COMPONENT

PCM / BITSTREAM

VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM / BITSTREAM

Setting

Connection

If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a Dolby
Digital decoder.

Setup >General Setting >Playback >Disc Audio >

Dolby Digital

Stream

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck. PCM

If not connected to any external devices. PCM

* To complete these settings, refer to page 77.

Note

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound
by an MD or DAT deck.

• By connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel
surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

• Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers.

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GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS

This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations.
The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc.
The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference.

On-Screen Display / Menu

The on-screen display changes in the following order
as you press [INFO].

OFF

Disc Information/Menu

Title Name Information

(only when DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R

is in playback)

or

File Name Information

(only when a CD with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/

JPEG/DivX® files is in playback)

Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information

(only when a Windows Media™ Audio file is in playback)

HDMI Information

(only for the images output through the HDMI output)

Disc Information / Menu

6

1/ 5 1/ 5

0:01:00 / 1:23:45

DVD

Video

E1 (Rear)

5 15122

SP(2Hr) 1:53

4

* This is an example screen only for explanation.

1. Indicates a disc type and format mode.

2. Indicates the selected external input position.

3. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording

time left.

4. Indicates an operation status.

5. Each icon means:

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

: Surround

6. Indicates the current title number/total number of
titles, the current chapter number/total number of
chapters, and time lapse of the current title playback/
total duration of the title.

3

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Note

• This is an example screen only for explanation.
Displayed items are depending on the disc you
inserted.

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Title/File Name Information

Title Name Information

Title Name

My Title

1

File Name Information

File Name

My File

1

1. Displays title/file name.

Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information

Artist Name

11

HDMI Information

21

Video Info. : 480p YCbCr
Audio Info. : Bitstream

343

* This is an example screen only for explanation.

1. Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image.

2. Indicates the HDMI video format.

3. Indicates the HDMI audio format.

4. Indicates an operation status.

1. Indicates artist/title information (only when available)

• First, artist name will be displayed.

• If you press [INFO] one more time, title name will be
displayed.

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GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS

Main Menu

Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use
[K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the

menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions
of the unit.

Setup

General Setting

1

1

Timer Programming

2

2

Title List

3

3

Disc Edit

4

4

CD Playback Mode

5

5

General Setting Menu

General Setting

1

1
2

2

Playback
Display

3

3

Video

4

4

Recording
Clock

5

5

DivX

6

2

HDMI
Reset All

7

3
8

4

1. General Setting:

To go to general setting menu.

2. Timer Programming:

To program a timer recording.

3. Title List:

To call up the title list.

4. Disc Edit:

To set up the DVD disc setting.

5. CD Playback Mode:

To set up the CD playback setting.

• “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an audio
CD, a video CD, a CD-RW/-R with MP3 / Windows
Media™ Audio / JPEG files is inserted into the unit.

1. Playback:

To set up the unit to play back discs as you prefer.

2. Display:

To set up the OSD screen as you prefer.

3. Video:

To set up the video setting.

4. Recording:

To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer.

5. Clock:

To set up the clock of the unit as you need.

6. DivX:

To set up the setting for the DivX® playback.

7. HDMI:

To set up the HDMI connection setting.

8. Reset All:

To reset the setting to the factory default.

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<Disc Edit menu (DVD+RW)>

Disc Edit

1

1

Edit Disc Name

2

2

Erase Disc
Make Edits Compatible

3

3

Disc Protect OFF ON

4

4

<Disc Edit menu (DVD-RW)>

Disc Edit

1

1

Edit Disc Name

2

2

Erase Disc
Finalize

3

3

Disc Protect OFF ON

4

4

<Disc Edit menu (DVD+R/DVD-R)>

Disc Edit

1

1

Edit Disc Name

3

2

Finalize
Disc Protect OFF ON

4

3

<CD Playback Mode menu>

CD Playback Mode

1

5

Random Play

6

2

Program Play
PBC (Video CD only)

7

3

Slide Show

8

4

Disc Edit / CD Playback Mode

1. Edit Disc Name:

Allows you to rename the disc.

2. Erase Disc: (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only)

Allows you to erase all contents in the disc and format it.

3. Make Edits Compatible: (DVD+RW only)

Allows you to memorize the editing status on the disc if

you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters
hidden on this unit, and to effect it when playing back

on the other unit.
Finalize: (DVD+R/DVD-RW/-R only)
Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles.

4. Disc Protect :

Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or

recording.

5. Random Play:

Allows you to activate the random playback feature.

6. Program Play: (audio CD/video CD only)
Allows you to activate the program playback feature.

7. PBC (Video CD only):

Allows you to select images or information on the menu

screen by activating PBC (playback control) function.

8. Slide Show: (JPEG files only)
Allows you to select the display time of the slide show

mode.

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INITIAL SETTING

You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time.

Press [STANDBY-ON yy].

1
2

Turn the TV on. Select the input to
which the unit is connected.

Use [K / L] to select your desired

language, then press [OK] to set
language.

Initial Setup

OSD Language

English

Français

Español

Press [OK] to activate “Clock Setting”.

Initial Setup

3

Clock Setting

- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )

- - : - - - -

Proceed to step 5 in “Clock Setting”

on page 23.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Set the clock before you try the timer programming.

Clock Setting

Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to

select “General Setting”, then press

1

[OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then

press [OK].

2

Use [K / L] to select calendar or time,

then press [OK].

3

4

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video

Clock Setting

Recording

JAN / 01 / 2007 ( MON )

Clock
DivX
HDMI
Reset All

Use [{ / B] to select an item to set,

and use [K / L] to select the contents
to suit your preference, then press
[OK].

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
DivX
HDMI
Reset All

Your setting will be activated.
The clock start counting when you press [OK].

Press [SETUP] to exit.

12 : 00 AM

Clock Setting

JAN / 01 / 2007 ( MON )

12 : 00 AM

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5

Note

• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power
failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than
30 seconds.

• For setting the day, year, hour, and minute,
[the Number buttons] can also be used.

• You can set the built-in calendar from the year 2007
up to 2056.

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INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING

Before you make a recording, read the following information.

Recordable Discs

This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and
DVD-R.
DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/
DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times.

DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode
automatically in this unit.

Logo

Attributes

8cm/12cm, single-sided,

DVD+RW DVD+R

single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time
(SLP mode):
360 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)
108 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

DVD-RW DVD-R

• Following discs are recommended for good recording
quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit.
However, depending on the media condition the unit
may not read the disc properly.

Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x,
DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x
JVC DVD-RW 4x
Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x
SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x
TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x

Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.

• You can play back DVD+RW on most DVD players

without finalizing. However, if you have added or
deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you
must perform “Make Edits Compatible” before being
able to see those effects on other units. (Refer to
page 72 for more details.) To play back discs other
than DVD+RW on other DVD players, you will need
to finalize.

Unrecordable Discs

• DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not

recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in
the disc. (Refer to page 71.)

• DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not

recordable on this unit.

Recording Mode

You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and
the recording time will depend on the recording mode
you select as follows.

Disc size

8cm Disc

12cm Disc

Recording
mode

HQ

SP (2Hr)

SPP

LP (3Hr)

EP (4Hr)

SLP (6Hr)

HQ

SP (2Hr)

SPP

LP (3Hr)

EP (4Hr)

SLP (6Hr)

(1Hr)

(2.5Hr)

(1Hr)

(2.5Hr)

Recording
time

18 min

36 min

45 min

54 min

72 min

108 min

60 min

120 min

150 min

180 min

240 min

360 min

Video/sound
quality

• The recording time is only an estimate. The actual
recording time may differ.

• The audio and video quality gets poorer as the recording
time becomes longer.

• Each time [REC MODE] is pressed, recording mode and
its allowed recording time will be displayed.

Note

• This unit cannot record to CD-RW or CD-R.

• DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R recorded on
a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may
not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or
if there is condensation on the player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format it may not be
played back because of the settings of the
application software used to create the disc. (Check
with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)

• Since the recording is made by the VBR (variable bit
rate) method, depending on the picture you are
recording, the actual remaining time for recording
may be a little shorter than the remaining time
displayed on the TV screen.

• You cannot record copy-protected program using
this unit. (Copy-protected signal is included in DVD­video or some satellite broadcasts.)

• You cannot record “copy-once only” program on
DVD.

(good)

(poor)

(good)

(poor)

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BEFORE RECORDING

Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter

Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs
recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you
make an additional recording on this unit with “Make
Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title menu is
automatically converted to our style.

1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General
Setting”, then press [OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

2) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3) Use [K / L] to select “Make Recording Compatible”,
then press [OK].

4) Use [K / L] to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press [OK].

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
DivX
HDMI
Reset All

ON: Title list will be replaced when you make

additional recordings to the discs recorded by
other units.

OFF: Prohibiting additional record to the disc that

has a title list created by other units.

Auto Chapter
Auto Finalize

Make Recording Compatible

Make Recording Compatible

ON
OFF

You can set a specified time for chapter marks.

1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General
Setting”, then press [OK].

“General Setting” menu will appear.

2) Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3) Use [K / L] to select “Auto Chapter”, then press [OK].

4) Use [K / L] to select a desired time option, then
press [OK].

General Setting

Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
DivX
HDMI
Reset All

Auto Chapter
Auto Finalize

Auto Chapter

Make Recording Compatible

OFF
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

• The interval for auto chapter marks may slightly
differ.

• A blank chapter may be created depending on the
remaining time of the disc.

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5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

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BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING

Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external
tuner.
This unit has no tuner system so cannot receive TV
broadcasts without external tuner or such devices.

Press [STANDBY-ON yy].

Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to

1
2

3

which the unit is connected.

Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the

disc tray and insert your disc with its
label facing up.

Align the disc to
the disc tray guide.

* Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit.

(Refer to page 24 for the list of compatible discs.)

Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the

disc tray.

It may take a while to load

the disc completely.

• When inserting a brand-new DVD+RW/DVD­RW, the unit automatically starts to format.

• If titles have been recorded on the disc, the
title list is displayed. Press [STOP C] to exit the
title list.

Press [REC MODE] to select a

recording mode.

4

5

Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 24.

SP(2Hr) 0:58

Press [SOURCE] to select the

appropriate external input position
(E1/E2) to which your external tuner
is connected. Then select the desired
channel to record on the external
tuner.

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y

Press [REC I] to start recording.

“I” will be displayed for 5 seconds.

6

I

Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording.
Press [PAUSE F]] or [REC I] again to restart
recording.

To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)...

This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks
of 30 minutes.

Press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired recording
time (30 minutes to 6 hours) appears on the TV screen.

One-touch timer recording will start.

I

0:30

0:30

(normal recording)

1:00

Press [STOP C] to stop recording.

The recorded title will appear in the title list.

7

(Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 60.)
e.g.) DVD+R

Finalize the recordings so that the disc
can be played on regular DVD players.

Writing to Disc

1 SP(2Hr)

NOV/21/07 11:00AM
NOV/21/07 0:20:44

2

EMPTY TITLE
1:41:17

• Press [STOP C] to exit the title list.

E1 SP

SP(2Hr)

90%

Recording

6:00 5:30

• To cancel one-touch timer recording within the
specified time, press [STOP C].

Note

• When you press [REC I], recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording.

• This unit cannot record images as aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 images will be recorded as 4:3.

• When the unit clock has not been set, the space for a date and time of title names will be blank.

• You cannot change the recording mode during the recording pause mode.

• You can change a channel to be recorded during the recording pause mode.

Note for one-touch timer recording

• The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during one-touch timer recording. Press
[INFO] to see it on the TV screen.

• Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during one-touch timer recording.

- Turning off the power to stop one-touch timer recording.

- Using [REC I] or [STOP C] on the remote control.

• You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording.

• When one-touch timer recording is finished and the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the timer-standby
mode automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [STANDBY-ON
standby mode to use the unit continuously.

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TIMER RECORDING

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs
within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program
recordings are also available.

Before recording, make sure

• Connect the external tuner to either E1 or E2 and set it
to output audio/video signals when it comes to the time
you want to start recording.

• Do not change the external tuner’s channel while you
are recording. You cannot watch one channel and
record another at the same time.

• Set the clock before setting a timer programming.

• Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space.

Guide to Timer Programming Display

3

Timer Programming

JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM E1 SP

Date Start End E1/E2
JAN/02 12:00AM 1:00AM E1
New Program

4

1 Title of a timer program (Contains date, time, selected

external input position, recording mode of the program)
2 Current date and time
3 Recording mode, and length of the recording
4 Timer program list
5 Total number of pages and current page (2 pages

maximum)

1

MON JAN/01 11:00AMSP (1:00)

2

1/1

5

Press [TIMER].

1

Use [K / L] to select “New Program”,

then press [OK].

2

Timer Programming

Date Start End E1/E2
New Program

MON JAN/01 11:00AM

Note

• If you have not set the clock yet:

“Clock Setting” menu will appear instead of the timer

programming list at step 1. Continue with the step 4
in “Clock Setting” on page 23 before setting a timer
programming.

• Use [s / B] to move the cursor to the left and the
right in “Timer Programming” menu.

Use [K / L] to enter the date, then

press [B].

3

Timer Programming

Date Start End E1/E2
New Program

Date

JAN/02

E1/E2

E1

JAN/01

Daily

MON-SAT

MON-FRI

SAT

FRI

SUN

JAN/31

MON JAN/01 11:00AM

Start

- - : - ­Mode

SP

End

- - : - -

SP 2 : 00

When pressing [L] at
the current date, the
date will change as
follows.

e.g.) January 1st

1/1

1/1

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TIMER RECORDING

Use [K / L] or [the Number buttons]

to enter the start and end time, then

4

press [B].

Timer Programming

Date Start End E1/E2
New Program

Date

JAN/02

E1/E2

E1

MON JAN/01 11:00AM

Start

12 : 00AM

Mode

SP

SP 2 : 00

End

- - : - -

1/1

Use [K / L] to select the appropriate

external input position (E1/E2) to

5

which your external tuner is
connected, then press [B]. Then
select the desired channel to record
on the external tuner.

Timer Programming

Date Start End E1/E2
New Program

Date

JAN/02

E1/E2

E1

MON JAN/01 11:00AM

Start

12 : 00AM

Mode

SP

End

1 : 00AM

SP 1 : 00

1/1

Use [K / L] to select a recording

mode.

6

Timer Programming

Date Start End E1/E2
New Program

Date

JAN/02

E1/E2

E1

MON JAN/01 11:00AM

Start

12 : 00AM

Mode

SP

End

1 : 00AM

SP 1 : 00

1/1

Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 24.

• You can check the remaining recordable space
of the disc when you select the recording mode.

Date

JAN/02

E1/E2

E1

Start

12 : 00AM

Mode

SP

End

1 : 00AM

SP 1 : 00

Auto recording mode select...

When “Auto” is selected as a recording mode, the unit
calculates how much time is available on the disc and
determines the appropriate recording mode to
complete recording the program.

New Program

Date

JAN/02

E1/E2

E1

Start

12 : 00AM

Mode
Auto

End

1 : 00AM

Auto 0 : 00

1/1

• “Auto” is only available for one program in the timer
program list.

• The recording may be cut short when the available
recording space of the disc is too limited.

Press [OK] when all items are

entered.

7

After displaying a warning message for a few
seconds, timer program list will appear.

Press STANDBY-ON to Timer Standby mode.

Timer Programming

JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM E1 SP

Date Start End E1/E2
JAN/02 12:00AM 1:00AM E1
New Program

MON JAN/01 11:00AMSP (1:00)

1/1

Your program setting is now stored.

• To set another program, repeat steps 2 to 7.

• To exit, press [TIMER] or [SETUP].

• When 2 or more programs are overlapped,
“Timer program overlapped” appears, and the
overlapped program will be displayed in blue.

• To correct the timer program refer to
“Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer
programming information” on page 30.

Press [STANDBY-ON yy] to set a timer

programming.

8

• Press [STOP C] to stop recording.

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