Philips DVDR-615, DVDR-610 Owners Manual

DVD Recorder

User manual

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Make your own DVD

DVDR610 DVDR615 DVDR616

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Important notes for users in the

Due to the inconsistency of disc formats provided by various disc manufacturers, your DVD system/ player/recorder may require a playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www. p4c.philips.com for software upgarde.

U.K.

Mains plug

This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp,

A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).

¶ As these colour s may not correspond with the

colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: – Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. – Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. – Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

CAUTION

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

For Customer Use:

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 RECORDER DVDR610 / DVDR615 / DVDR616 Serial No. _______________

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LASER

Type Semiconductor laser

InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD)

Wave length 658 nm (DVD)

790 nm (CD)

Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write)

1.0 mW (DVD read)

1.0 mW (CD read)

Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD)

61 degrees (CD)

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETSEN ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU

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English

Notes

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Special Functions

Your PHILIPS DVD recorder has a number of special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD recorder easier for you.

Using the ‘Digital Photo Manager’, you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player (for DVDR615 and DVDR616 only).

This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your DVD recorder via the scart cable (EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket).

At the touch of a button, your DVD recorder will check which channel is currently playing on your television set and record it even if it is in Standby mode.

This connection is also known as 'FireWire' and 'IEEE 1394.' This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. Audio and video signals are transmitted using an i-Link cable. In addition to DV and Hi8 camcorders, some personal computers with digital video output can also be connected to this digital input (for DVDR615 and DVDR616 only).

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

English

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This is a simple programming system for DVD recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your favourite listings magazine.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. SHOWVIEW is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Table of Contents

English

Special Functions ................................... 5

Care and Safety Information

Setup .............................................................. 8

Cleaning discs............................................... 8

About recycling ........................................... 8

General Information

Introduction ................................................. 9

Accessories supplied .................................. 9

Region codes ................................................ 9

Connecting to TV

General ........................................................ 10

Selecting a suitable connection

to your TV ................................................... 10

Setting the TV to the correct video in

channel ......................................................... 10

Option 1 : Using SCART socket ............ 11

Option 2 : Using S-Video (Y/C) socket 12 Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) socket. 13

Connecting to Additional Devices

Using second SCART socket

(EXT2-AUX-I/O) ...................................... 14

Connecting a Cable Box/Decoder ........... 14

Connecting a VCR/DVD player ................. 14

Connecting a camcorder to the

front sockets ..............................................15

Option 1: Using DV In socket .................... 15

Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or

VIDEO In socket ......................................... 15

Using analogue audio output sockets ... 16

Using digital audio output socket .......... 16

Front Panel ................................................. 17

Sockets behind the flap ............................... 17

Remote Control ............................. 18-19

Inserting batteries ..................................... 20

Using the remote control to

operate the system .................................... 20

Using the alphanumeric keypad to

enter the characters .................................. 20

Installing the DVD Recorder

First Installation ................................... 21-22

TV channel programming ........................ 23

Automatic TV channel search .................... 23

Sorting TV channels according to

TV sequence .......................................... 23-24

Sorting the TV channels .............................. 24

Setting favourite TV channels ..................... 25

Manual TV channel search .................... 25-26

Allocating a decoder .................................... 26

Fine tuning the TV channels ....................... 27

Setting the time and date ........................ 27

Setting the language ..................................28

Playback

Playable discs .............................................. 29

Inserting a disc ...........................................29

Starting disc playback ............................... 30

Playing a DVD video disc ............................ 30

Playing a (Super) Video CDs ....................... 30

Playing an udio CDs ..................................... 30

Playing a DVD+R(W) ................................... 31

Playing an MP3 CD ....................................... 31

Playing a picture disc (slide show) ............ 31

Supported JPEG picture formats .............. 31

Additional Playback Features

Using Toobal options ................................ 32

Changing subtitle language ......................... 32

Changing audio soundtrack language ....... 33

Switching camera angles.............................. 33

Zooming in ..................................................... 33

Time search ................................................... 33

Changing to another title/chapter/track34

Searching forwards/backwards............... 34

Pausing playback / slow motion play ..... 34

Selecting various play mode.................... 35

Repeat play ..................................................... 35

Repeating a specific segment (A-B) .......... 35

Shuffle play...................................................... 35

Scan disc ......................................................... 35

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Recording

Discs for recording ................................... 36

Recording settings..................................... 36

Recording mode ........................................... 37

Recording language ...................................... 37

Inserting chapter markers .......................... 37

Direct record function ................................ 38

Filter mode..................................................... 38

Manual recording................................. 38-39

Manual recording with automatic

turn-off (one touch recording) .............. 39

Direct recording........................................ 40

Deleting a recording................................. 40

Timer Recording

Introduction ............................................... 41

Programming recordings ...................41-42

Programming recording from a

Cable Box ....................................................... 42

Programming recordings with

ShowView® System ................................... 43

Changing a programmed recording ...... 44

Deleting a programmed recording........ 44

Editing/Finalising Recording

About editing ............................................. 45

Colour coded buttons functions .............. 45

Index Picture screen .................................... 45

Changing the disc/title name .................. 46

Making the editing compatible

(DVD+RW) ................................................ 46

Finalising disc (DVD+R)........................... 46

Video editing .............................................. 47

Hiding unwanted chapter ........................... 47

Editing chapter (merge/split/hide)............. 48

Editing title (divide/append/

index picture) ........................................ 48-49

Deleting chapter markers ........................... 49

Photo editing .............................................. 49

Using the Browser

Browsing the disc ...................................... 50

Colour coded buttons functions .............. 50

Browsing the picture disc........................ 51

Adding pictures to an album ...................... 51

Changing the picture order within

an album ....................................................... 52

Deleting an album ......................................... 52

Deleting picture in an album ...................... 52

Changing the slide show settings .............. 53

Protecting the recorded title

(DVD+RW) ................................................ 53

System Menu - Preferences

Accessing to the Preferences options .. 54

Recording ....................................................... 54

Sound .............................................................. 54

Disc .................................................................. 55

Access ............................................................. 55

Features .......................................................... 55

System Menu - Setup

Accessing to the Setup options ............. 56

System ....................................................... 56-57

Time-date ....................................................... 57

Analogue channels ........................................ 57

Video output............................................ 57-58

Audio output ................................................. 58

Language ......................................................... 58

Setting Access Control

About Access Control ............................. 59

Setting or changing the pin code ...........59

Activating/Deactivating the child lock .. 59

Authorising discs .......................................... 60

Troubleshooting ............................. 61-65

Display panel symbols/

messages................................................ 66-67

English

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Specifications ...........................................68

Glossary ......................................................... 69

TV System Guide.......................... 70-71

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Care and Safety Information

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

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

Setup

Finding a suitable location

– Place the set on a flat, 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 amplifier). – Do not put anything under the set (e.g., CDs, magazines).

Space for ventilation

– Place the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4.5”) clearance from the rear and the top of the set and 5cm (2.3”) from the left and right to prevent overheating.

5cm (2.3")

10cm (4.5")

5cm (2.3")

10cm (4.5")

Cleaning discs

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

To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the center 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 discs.

Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD 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 electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre. Please observe the local regulations regarding disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment.

Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust

– Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. – Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

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General Information

Introduction

Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programmes or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD+RW or DVD+R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalised before they can be played on other DVD players.

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

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 e-mail addresses are given in the guarantee booklet.

Accessories supplied

– Remote control and batteries – Scart cable – Antenna cable – Quick Use Guide

Region codes

DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players/recorders are keyed to a specific region code.

This device will only play Region 2 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this DVD recorder.

ALL

English

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Connecting to TV

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General

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your DVD recorder.

Selecting a suitable connection to your TV

When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select options to connect the DVD recorder and your TV.

● Option 1: Using Scart socket

Select this if your TV is equipped with a scart socket. It provides the best picture quality (see pages 11).

● Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C)

socket

Select this if your TV is equipped with a S-Video (SVHS) socket. It provides excellent picture quality (see page 12).

● Option 3: Using Video (CVBS)

socket

Select this if your TV is equipped with a Video (CVBS) socket. It provides good picture quality (see page 13).

one of the following

Setting the TV to the correct video in channel

1 Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

2 Turn on the TV and set it to the correct

video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen or the first installation screen on the TV.

➜ Usually this channel is between the

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

➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your

TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

➜ Or, the TV remote control may have a

button or switch that chooses different video modes.

IMPORTANT! When you complete the connections and turn on the DVD recorder for the first time, you must complete the First Installation. This set up TV channels, menu languages and other features (see pages 21-

22).

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Option 1: Using SCART socket

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

Connecting to TV (cont’d)

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

SCART IN

English

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality in picture or sound transmission.

Have the following cables ready:

1) Antenna cable

2) SCART cable

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box). Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

connect the DVD recorder’s TV OUT socket to the antenna input socket at the back of your TV set.

3 Use a SCART cable to connect the DVD

recorder’s EXT 1 (TO TV-I/O) socket to the SCART socket at the back of your TV set.

4 Connect the power cable from the DVD

recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

5 Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

➜ The message 'IS THE TV ON?'

appears on the display panel.

6 Turn on the TV power.

➜ If the connection has properly made,

your TV will automatically turn on to the Video Input channel for the SCART socket and you should see the { Language and Country } menu appears on the TV.

➜ If not, select the correct Video In

channel at the TV manually until you see the { Language and Country } menu.

7 Proceed to page 21 to continue the first

installation.

Helpful Hints: – If your TV set has several SCART sockets, select the SCART socket that is suitable for both video output and video input. – If your TV set displays a selection menu for the SCART socket, select 'VCR' as the source for the SCART socket. – The EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket is intended only for additional devices.

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Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C) socket

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and colour signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN socket is also called a Hosiden jack.

Have the following cables ready:

1) Antenna cable

2) S-Video (SVHS) cable (not supplied)

3) Audio cables (red/white, not supplied)

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box). Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

connect the DVD recorder’s TV OUT socket to the antenna input socket at the back of your TV set

3 Use an S-Video (SVHS) cable to connect

the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT socket to the S-Video In socket at

the back of your TV set (or labelled as S-Video In or SVHS).

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

SCART IN

Use an audio cable (red/white) to connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R OUT socket to the audio input socket at the back of your TV set (or labelled as AV In or Audio In).

5 Connect the power cable from the DVD

recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

6 Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

➜ The message 'IS THE TV ON?'

appears on the display panel.

7 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct

Video In channel at the TV (see page 10).

➜ The first installation menu

{ Language and Country } will appear on the TV.

8 Proceed to page 21 to continue the first

installation.

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Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) socket

Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission, the colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable.

Have the following cables ready:

1) Antenna cable

2) Video (CVBS) cable (yellow, not supplied)

3) Audio cables (red/white, not supplied)

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box). Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

connect the DVD recorder’s TV OUT socket to the antenna input socket at the back of your TV set.

3 Use a video (CVBS) cable to connect the

DVD recorder’s VIDEO (CVBS) OUT socket to the Video In socket at the back of your TV set (or labelled as Video In, AV In or Composite).

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

SCART IN

Use an audio cable (red/white) to connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R OUT socket to the audio input socket at the back of your TV set (or labelled as AV In or Audio In).

5 Connect the power cable from the DVD

recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

6 Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

➜ The message 'IS THE TV ON?'

appears on the display panel.

7 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct

Video In channel at the TV (see page 10).

➜ The first installation menu

{ Language and Country } will appear on the TV.

8 Proceed to page 21 to continue the first

installation.

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Connecting to Additional Devices

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Using second SCART socket (EXT2-AUX-I/O)

Cable Box/Decoder/ VCD/DVD player

You can connect a video cassette recorder (VCR), DVD player, decoder, satellite receiver or cable box to EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

When playback is started on this additional device, the DVD recorder will automatically send the video/audio signals from EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket to EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV, even if the DVD recorder is turned off (only if you have connected your TV via EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket, see page 11).

Connecting a Cable Box/Decorder

If your Cable Box/Decorder has a scart socket, you can choose to connect it to the second scart socket.

1 Use a scart cable to connected the

Cable Box/Decoder scart socket (usually labelled as ‘TV’ or ‘TO TV ’) to EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Select the TV channels to be received by

the Cable Box directly on the receiver itself.

Connecting a VCR/DVD player

You will need this connection if you want to record the video tapes or discs to a DVD+R(W)s.

● Use a scart cable to connect the scart

socket (usually labelled as ‘SCART OUT’ or ‘TO TV ’) of the VCD/DVD player to EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket.

● Alternatively, you can choose to connect

via the front sockets of the DVD recorder if your VCR/DVD player have the same output sockets.

➜ Before start operating, select ‘CAM1’ as

the input channel. For recording, see pages 38~39.

To switch between playback from the additional devices and playback from the DVD recorder

● Press TV/DVD on the remote control.

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1) Connect to S-VIDEO input socket and AUDIO L/R input sockets.

2) Connect to VIDEO input socket and AUDIO L/R input sockets.

Helpful Hint: – Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them, the message 'COPY PRO' appears on the display panel.

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Connecting Additional Devices (cont’d)

Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets

DV OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

English

CH- CH+

You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side.

Option 1: Using DV IN socket

(for DVDR615 and DVDR616 only)

Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket will conforms to the i.Link standard. It provides the best picture quality.

● Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable to connect the

DVD recorder’s DV IN socket to the appropriate DV output socket on the camcorder.

Before start operating, select ‘CAM 2’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 38~39.

Helpful Hints: – You can also use the DV IN to connect the DVD recorder to a Personal Computer that has a DV output socket. The PC must have an IEEE 1394 Firewire connector. – The DV socket on this recorder can only receive input signals, it cannot output signals.

CH- CH+

Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In socket

Use S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides very good picture quality.

Alternatively, you can use VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS). It provides good picture quality.

1 Use a S-video cable to connect the DVD

recorder’s S-VIDEO input socket to the appropriate S-VHS output socket on the camcorder.

Use a video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD recorder’s VIDEO input socket to the appropriate video output socket on the camcorder.

2 Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R input socket to the audio output socket on the camcorder.

Before start operating, select ‘CAM1’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 38~39.

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Connecting to Additional Devices (cont’d)

English

Using analogue audio output sockets

STEREO

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

● Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect AUDIO L/R (red/white) to one of the following devices :

– a stereo system (for example, mini system

or TV)

– a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic – a receiver with two channel analogue

stereo

Before start operating, set the Analogue Output accordingly (see page 54). Choose a sound mode setting that is most compatible with the connected devices.

AUDIO IN

Using digital audio output socket

DIGITAL IN

You can connect the DVD recorder to a A/V receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy the home theatre system’s surround sound capabilities.

● Use a coaxial cable to connect COAXIAL

to one of the following devices :

– an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a

digital multi-channel sound decoder

– a receiver with two channel digital stereo

(PCM)

Before start operating, set the Digital Output accordingly (see page 58). If the Digital Output setting does not match your stereo’s capabilities, the stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

CAUTION!

Do not use the ‘Phono’ input on an amplifier to connect to the DVD recorder. This input socket is designed only for record players without preamplifiers. The DVD recorder or the amplifier may be damaged as a result.

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Helpful Hints: – Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality. You will need a multichannel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital). See your receiver’s manual to find out which audio formats it supports. – Playback in six-channel digital surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital multi-channel sound decoder.

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Front Panel

1.3

1 STANDBY-ON 2

– Turn on or off the DVD recorder.

2 Disc tray

3 OPEN/CLOSE ç

– Open or close the disc tray.

4 Display panel

– Show information about the current

status of the DVD recorder.

5 PLAY 2

– Play a disc.

6 REC 0

– Start recording the current TV channel or

the current video input source.

7 PREV/CH- ∞

– Go to the previous chapter/track, do a

reverse search, or go to the previous channel.

8 STOP 9

– Stop playback/recording.

DV IN

CAM 2

CAM 1

Sockets behind the flap

Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN 2 label at the right hand corner.

0 S-VIDEO

– S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders

or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (input channel number 'CAM 1').

! VIDEO

– Video input for camcorders or video

recorders (input channel number 'CAM 1').

@ L/R AUDIO

– Audio input for camcorders or video

recorders (input channel number 'CAM 1').

# DV IN (for DVDR615, DVDR616 only)

– Input for digital camcorders or other

suitable devices using this connector (input channel number 'CAM 2').

CH- CH+

English

9 NEXT/CH+ §

– Go to the next chapter/track, do a

forward search, or go to the next channel.

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Remote Control

English

CH+

CH-

1 STANDBY-ON 2

– Turn on or off the DVD recorder.

2 TIMER

– Access or exit the timer recording menu.

3 SYSTEM-MENU

– Access or exit the system menu.

4 1 2: Cursor buttons for moving to the

left or right. 34: Cursor buttons for moving up/down or going to the next/previous channel.

5 SELECT

– Select a function. – Toggle between upper and lower case

characters while using the alphanumeric keypad.

6 REC 0

– Start recording the current TV channel or

the current video input source.

7 ∞ §

– Skip to the previous or next Chapter/

Track.

– Holding down the button for fast reverse

or fast forward function.

8 RETURN

– Return to the previous menu on a video

CD (VCD) or some DVDs.

9 Colour coded buttons

– A number of functions are available via

the colour coded button. These functions are displayed in the bottom of the onscreen menu wherever applicable.

0 TUNER

– Switch between the internal tuner mode

(TV programmes, external channels).

! REC MODE

– Select a recording speed : M1, M2, M2x,

M3, M4, M6 or M8. This determines the quality of the recording and the amount/ length of time you can record on a DVD+R(W).

@ TV/DVD

– Switch between playback from the

additional devices (connected via EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket) and playback from the DVD recorder.

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# Alphanumeric keypad

– Enter numbers or letters in appropriate

entry fields.

– Select a chapter/track number to play. – Select a TV channel while in internal

tuner mode.

$ BROWSER

– Display the on-screen Media Browser

that allows you to browse through and manage the contents stored in the currently loaded disc.

% DISC-MENU

– Access to DVD’s disc menu or Index

Picture screen of a DVD+R(W).

^ OK

– Store or confirm an entry.

& EDIT

– Access or exit the edit menu.

* STOP 9

– Stop playback/recording. – Holding down the button will open or

close the disc tray.

( PLAY 2

– Play a disc.

) PAUSE ;

– Pause the playback or recording. – Press repeatedly to advance a paused

picture one frame at a time.

¡ T/C (Title/Chapter)

– Select a 'T'(title)/'C'(chapter) directly on

the menu bar.

™ TV VOL

+ /

– Adjust the volume of the TV set (for

Philips TV with RC5 code only).

£ DVD MODE

– Switch to DVD source mode.

After that, you cannot use the buttons on the remote control to operate your Philips TV.

Remote Control (cont’d)

≤ TV MODE

– Switch to TV source mode.

After that, you may use the following buttons to control most of the Philips TV set:

– STANDBY 2: Turn off the TV set. – 0-9: Press to select a TV channel at the

TV.

– 3 4 : Press to change TV channels at

the TV.

CH+

CH-

English

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Remote Control (cont’d)

English

Inserting Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,

following the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

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.

Using the remote control to operate the system

1 Aim the remote

control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

2 Select the source you

wish to control by pressing one of the source select buttons on the remote control (for example TVMODE, DVD-MODE).

3 Then select the

desired function (for example S, T).

Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters

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– Press a number button as often as the

required character or the number appears.

– To enter language-dependent characters,

press ∞ or § on the corresponding character.

– To enter a space, press button {1}.

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TV FORMAT

Select your TV format

TV Format

Done

4:3 Panscan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9

CHANNEL SEARCH

Automatic channel search will find and store all channels. Make sure to connect the antenna.

Search channels

Skip Search

Start

Installing the DVD Recorder

First Installation

The First Installation menu will appear the very first time you turn on the DVD recorder. These settings will help you set up the basic DVD recorder features easily, including TV channels and language options.

IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and select the correct Video In channel to see the First Installation menu. – You have to complete the First Installation before start operating the DVD recorder.

1 Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on the

DVD recorder.

➜ The { Language and Country }

menu appears on the TV.

LANGUAGE AND COUNTRY

Select Language and Country

Language

Country

Done

Menu English Spanish French

2 Select { Language } and press 2.

3 Press 3 4 to select the desired language

for the on-screen display (OSD) menu, then press 1 to confirm.

4 Press 4 to select { Country } and press

2 to enter the selection field.

5 Press 3 4 to select the country of your

residence, then press 1 to confirm.

6 Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to confirm.

➜ The { TV Format } menu appears on

the TV.

7 Select { TV Format } and press 2.

16:9

4:3 Letterbox

4:3 Panscan

8 Press 3 4 to select the desired TV

screen format, then press 1 to confirm.

➜ The format you selected will only be

used if you insert a DVD that contains the same format.

9 Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to confirm.

➜ The { Channel Search } menu

appears on the TV.

English

TIPS: Press OK to exit the first installation menu.

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Press RETURN to go back to previous menu item.

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Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d)

English

Note: Make sure you have successfully

made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched them on. The automatic channel search will detect the signals and save all the available programme channels.

0 Press OK again to start automatic TV

channel search.

➜ The automatic search may take 15

minutes.

! When TV channel search complete, press

OK to continue.

➜ The { Time and Date } menu appears

on the TV.

TIME AND DATE

Check time and date and correct if necessary

Time

Date

Done

09:00

26.06.2004

" Check if the information on the menu is

correct.

➜ If required changes, follow steps 4~8

of “Setting the time and date” on page 27.

§ Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to save the changes.

➜ The first installation is now complete. ➜ The first tuned TV channel appears.

Helpful Hints: – If the DVD recorder cannot find any TV stations, select programme number {1} on the TV set or check the cable connection from the antenna socket to the DVD recorder and TV set. – If the sound or picture is distorted on any of the stored TV channels, see pages 23~27 “TV channel programming” for manual TV search or fine-tuning.

The DVD recorder is ready for use!

TIPS: Press OK to exit the initial installation menu.

Press RETURN to go back to previous menu item.

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