Philips DVDR-615, DVDR-610 Owners Manual

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DVD Recorder

DVDR610

 

DVDR615

 

DVDR616

User manual

Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support

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Important notes for users in the 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:

1Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3Refit 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 colours 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.

Copyright in the U.K.

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

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CAUTION

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

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

 

 

 

Special Functions ...................................

 

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Care and Safety Information

 

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Setup ..............................................................

 

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Cleaning discs ...............................................

 

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About recycling ...........................................

 

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General Information

 

 

 

Introduction .................................................

 

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Accessories supplied ..................................

 

9

 

Region codes ................................................

 

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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) ......................................

 

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

 

14

 

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

 

14

 

Connecting a camcorder to the

 

 

 

front sockets ..............................................

 

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

 

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Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or

 

 

 

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

 

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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 ....................................

 

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Using the alphanumeric keypad to

 

 

 

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

 

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Installing the DVD Recorder

First Installation ...................................

21-22

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

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

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Sorting TV channels according to

 

TV sequence ..........................................

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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 ..................................

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Playback

 

Playable discs ..............................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31

Additional Playback Features

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

32

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

32

Changing audio soundtrack language .......

33

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

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Zooming in .....................................................

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Time search ...................................................

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Changing to another title/chapter/track34

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

34

Pausing playback / slow motion play

..... 34

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

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Repeat play .....................................................

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

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Shuffle play ......................................................

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Scan disc .........................................................

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Recording

 

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

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Recording settings .....................................

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Recording mode ...........................................

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Recording language ......................................

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

37

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

38

Filter mode .....................................................

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Manual recording .................................

38-39

Manual recording with automatic

 

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

39

Direct recording ........................................

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

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Timer Recording

 

Introduction ...............................................

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Programming recordings ...................

41-42

Programming recording from a

 

Cable Box .......................................................

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Programming recordings with

 

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

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Changing a programmed recording ......

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

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Editing/Finalising Recording

 

About editing .............................................

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

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

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

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Making the editing compatible

 

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

46

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

46

Video editing ..............................................

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

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

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Editing title (divide/append/

 

index picture) ........................................

48-49

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

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Photo editing ..............................................

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Using the Browser

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Changing the picture order within

 

 

an album .......................................................

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Protecting the recorded title

 

 

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

 

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System Menu - Preferences

 

 

Accessing to the Preferences options ..

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Recording .......................................................

 

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Sound ..............................................................

 

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Disc ..................................................................

 

55

Access .............................................................

 

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Features ..........................................................

 

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System Menu - Setup

 

 

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

 

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System .......................................................

56-57

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

 

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Analogue channels ........................................

 

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Video output ............................................

57-58

Audio output .................................................

 

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Language .........................................................

 

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Setting Access Control

 

 

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

 

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

 

59

Activating/Deactivating the child lock ..

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Authorising discs ..........................................

 

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Troubleshooting .............................

61-65

Display panel symbols/

 

 

messages ................................................

66-67

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.

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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")

10cm (4.5")

5cm (2.3")

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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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.

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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

ALL

Region 2 DVDs or DVDs

manufactured to be played in all

 

regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other

2

regions cannot be played on this

 

DVD recorder.

 

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Connecting to TV

 

 

 

 

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TV programmes using your DVD

 

 

 

 

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Selecting a suitable connection to

 

 

your TV

 

 

When you install your DVD recorder for

 

 

the first time, select one of the following

 

 

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).

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Setting the TV to the correct video in channel

1Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD recorder to turn it on.

2Turn 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 2122).

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Connecting to TV (cont’d)

Option 1: Using SCART socket

TV

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

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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

1Turn 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.

2Use 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.

3Use 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.

4Connect the power cable from the DVD recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

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5Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

The message 'IS THE TV ON?' appears on the display panel.

6Turn 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.

7Proceed 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)

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

Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal

TV

1

2

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

5

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)

1Turn 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.

2Use 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

3Use 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).

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4Use 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).

5Connect the power cable from the DVD recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

6Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

The message 'IS THE TV ON?' appears on the display panel.

7Turn 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.

8Proceed to page 21 to continue the first installation.

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Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) socket

Connecting to TV (cont’d)

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Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

TV

1

2

4

3

5

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)

1Turn 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.

2Use 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.

3Use 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).

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4Use 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).

5Connect the power cable from the DVD recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

6Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

The message 'IS THE TV ON?' appears on the display panel.

7Turn 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.

8Proceed to page 21 to continue the first installation.

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Connecting to Additional Devices

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

Cable Box/Decoder/

VCD/DVD player

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.

1Use 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.

2Select the TV channels to be received by the Cable Box directly on the receiver itself.

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).

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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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.

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

OR

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

 

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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.

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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.

1Use a S-video cable to connect the DVD recorder’s S-VIDEO input socket to the appropriate S-VHS output socket on the camcorder.

OR

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

2Use 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)

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Using analogue audio output

Using digital audio output

sockets

 

socket

STEREO

AUDIO IN

 

 

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DIGITAL IN

 

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

5PLAY 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.

9 NEXT/CH+ §

Go to the next chapter/track, do a forward search, or go to the next channel.

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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').

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Philips DVDR-615, DVDR-610 Owners Manual

Remote Control

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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.

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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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Remote Control (cont’d)

# 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.

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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.

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English

Remote Control (cont’d)

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1 Open the battery compartment.

2Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

3Close 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.

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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).

3Then select the desired function (for example S, T).

Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters

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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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

 

Menu

Language

English

Country

Spanish

French

 

Done

 

2 Select { Language } and press 2.

3Press 3 4 to select the desired language for the on-screen display (OSD) menu, then press 1 to confirm.

4Press 4 to select { Country } and press 2 to enter the selection field.

5Press 3 4 to select the country of your residence, then press 1 to confirm.

6Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to confirm.

The { TV Format } menu appears on the TV.

TV FORMAT

Select your TV format

 

TV Format

4:3 Panscan

Done

4:3 Letterbox

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7 Select { TV Format } and press 2.

16:9

4:3 Letterbox

4:3 Panscan

8Press 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.

9Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to confirm.

The { Channel Search } menu appears on the TV.

CHANNEL SEARCH

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

Search channels Start

Skip Search

English

TIPS: Press OK to exit the first installation menu.

Press RETURN to go back to previous menu item.

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Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d)

Note: Make sure you have successfully

Helpful Hints:

made all the required connections to the

– If the DVD recorder cannot find any TV

DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite

stations, select programme number {1} on

Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched

the TV set or check the cable connection

them on. The automatic channel search

from the antenna socket to the DVD

will detect the signals and save all the

recorder and TV set.

available programme channels.

– If the sound or picture is distorted on any

0 Press OK again to start automatic TV

of the stored TV channels, see pages 23~27

“TV channel programming” for manual TV

channel search.

search or fine-tuning.

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 09:00

Date 26.06.2004

Done OK

"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.

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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