Philips DVDR615/37 User Manual

DVD Recorder

User manual

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Know these

safety symbols

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 choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

For Customer Use

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

Model No. ____________________ Serial No. ____________________

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Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that

produce heat.

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 a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If 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.

AC Polarized

Plug

12 .

13 .

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 .

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service

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

15.

Battery usage

prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

●

Install all batteries correctly, + and - 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.

16.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

17.

Do not place any sources of danger

on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled

objects, lighted candles).

Use only with the 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.

CAUTION

– To

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18.

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials 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.

EL 6475-E005: 04/01

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LASER

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.

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

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)

Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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

CAUTION

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

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET

VARO !

ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA KATSO SATEESEEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.

VARNING!

OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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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 DVDR615 Serial No. _______________

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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.

This feature is only available for DVD+RW only. By holding down the REC button, the recording will be made at the end of all other recordings. This helps to avoid overwriting previous recordings.

YesDVD™ enables you to automatically create DVDs with professional quality features from your own videos, complete with visual menu, chapters, music video highlights made from your recordings, and customized DVD case coversheets using images from your video. YesDVD is offered on this DVD recorder as a limited trial for three (3) free YesDVD discs, with the option to purchase an upgrade Activation Code for unlimited creation of YesDVD discs.

YesDVD is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark of YesVideo, Inc. and is offered only for the personal, noncommercial use as characterized by the YesDVD Software Licensing Agreement.

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 a cable.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain US patent 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 program. You can find this number in your favorite listings magazine.

VCR Plus+® and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+® system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. US patent Nr.: 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.

English

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Table of Contents

English

Special Functions ................................... 3

Care and Safety Information

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

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

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

General Information

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

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

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

About YesDVD

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

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 Y Pb Pr jacks ......... 11-12

Option 2 : Using S-Video (Y/C) jack ..... 13

Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) jack ...... 14

Option 4 : Using Antenna jack only ...... 15

Connecting to Additional Devices

Using the input jacks (IN-EXT 1

or IN-EXT2) ............................................... 16

Connecting a Satellite Receiver/

Cable Box .................................................... 16

Connecting a VCR/DVD player ................. 17

Connecting a camcorder to the

front jacks ................................................... 18

Option 1: Using DV In jack ......................... 18

Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or

VIDEO In jack ............................................ 18

Using analog audio output jacks ............ 19

Using digital audio output jacks ............. 19

Remote Control ............................. 20-21

Inserting batteries ..................................... 22

Using the remote control to operate

the system ...................................................... 22

Using the alphanumeric keypad to

enter the characters .................................... 22

Front Panel................................................. 23

Jacks behind the flap .................................... 23

Installing the DVD Recorder

First Installation ................................... 24-25

TV channel programming ........................ 26

Automatic TV channel search .................... 26

Setting favorite TV channels ....................... 26

Setting up VCR Plus+® channels ................ 27

Selecting the channel input signal ............. 27

Setting the time and date ........................ 28

Manual time/date settings ........................... 28

Automatic time/date settings ..................... 28

Setting the language ..................................29

Playback

Playable discs .............................................. 30

Inserting a disc ........................................... 30

Starting disc playback ............................... 31

Playing a DVD video disc ............................ 31

Playing (Super) Video CDs .......................... 31

Playing audio CDs......................................... 31

Playing a DVD+R(W) ................................... 32

Playing an MP3 CD ....................................... 32

Playing a picture disc (slide show) ............ 32

Playable JPEG picture disc .......................... 32

Additional Playback Features

Using Toobal options ................................ 33

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

Changing subtitle language ......................... 33

Changing audio soundtrack language ....... 34

Switching camera angles .............................. 34

Zooming in ..................................................... 34

Changing to another title/chapter/

track ............................................................. 35

Searching forwards/backwards............... 35

Pausing playback / slow motion play ..... 35

Selecting various play mode.................... 36

Repeat play ..................................................... 36

Repeating a specific segment (A-B) .......... 36

Shuffle play...................................................... 36

Scan disc ......................................................... 36

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Recording

Discs for recording ................................... 37

Recording settings..................................... 37

Recording mode ........................................... 38

Recording language ...................................... 38

Inserting chapter markers .......................... 38

Filter mode ..................................................... 39

Manual recording................................. 39-40

Manual recording with automatic

turn-off (one touch recording) .............. 40

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

YesDVD

Creating a YesDVD disc ........................... 41

Printing a YesDVD customized case

coversheet .................................................. 41

YesDVD setup and software

registration ........................................... 42-43

Timer Recording

Introduction ............................................... 44

Programming recordings ...................44-45

Programming recording from a

Satellite Receiver/Cable Box ................... 45

Programming recordings with

VCR Plus+® System .................................. 46

Changing a programmed recording ...... 47

Deleting a programmed recording........ 47

Editing/Finalizing Recording

About editing ............................................. 48

Color coded buttons functions ................. 48

Index Picture screen .................................... 48

Changing the disc/title name .................. 49

Making the editing compatible

(DVD+RW) ................................................ 49

Finalizing disc (DVD+R)........................... 49

Video editing .............................................. 50

Hiding unwanted chapter ........................... 50

Editing chapter (merge/split/hide) ............. 51

Editing title (divide/append/

index picture) .......................................... 51-52

Deleting chapter markers ........................... 52

Photo editing .............................................. 52

Using the Browser

Browsing the disc ...................................... 53

Color coded buttons functions ................. 53

Browsing the picture disc........................ 54

Adding pictures to an album ...................... 54

Changing the picture order within

an album ......................................................... 55

Deleting an album ......................................... 55

Deleting picture in an album ...................... 55

Changing the slide show settings .............. 56

Protecting the recorded disc.................. 56

System Menu - Preferences

Accessing to the Preferences options .. 57

Recording ....................................................... 57

YesDVD........................................................... 57

Sound ........................................................ 57-58

Disc .................................................................. 58

Access ............................................................. 58

Features .......................................................... 58

System Menu - Setup

Accessing to the Setup options ............. 59

System ....................................................... 59-60

Time-date ....................................................... 60

Analog channels ............................................ 60

Video output ............................................ 60-61

Audio output ................................................. 61

Language ......................................................... 61

Setting Access Control

About Access Control ............................. 62

Setting or changing the pin code ........... 62

Setting the country of origin .................. 62

Activating/Deactivating the child lock .. 63

Authorizing discs .......................................... 63

Restricting playback by Parental

Control ........................................................ 64

Troubleshooting ............................. 65-68

Specifications ...........................................69

Display panel symbols/

messages................................................ 70-71

English

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Glossary ......................................................... 72

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Care and Safety Information

English

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 center. 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 programs 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 finalized 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 – Audio/Video (AV) cables – Antenna cable – Quick Use Guide

About YesDVD

YesDVD™ software allows you to create DVDs with professional quality features at the touch of a button on the remote control, including:

– Easy-to-use picture menus for easy

scene selection.

– Case coversheet with a picture index

from your recording.

– Music videos made from your

recording.

This DVD recorder comes with an evaluation version (3 free trials) of YesDVD software. To purchase an

Activation Code for unlimited use, place your completed YesDVD recording into a PC with a DVD drive and follow instructions on the PC screen. You can also visit www.yesdvd.com, or call toll free 1-877-4YESDVD.

English

Region codes

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

This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions (‘ALL’.) DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this DVD recorder.

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Refer to pages 41~43 to learn how to create a YesDVD.

ALL

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Connecting to TV

English

General

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programs 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 Y Pb Pr jacks

Select this if your TV is equipped with component video jacks. It provides the best picture quality (see pages 11~12.)

● Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C) jack

Select this if your TV is equipped with a S-Video (SVHS) jack. It provides excellent picture quality (see page 13.)

● Option 3: Using Video (CVBS) jack

Select this if your TV is equipped with a Video (CVBS) jack. It provides good picture quality (see page 14.)

● Option 4: Using Antenna In jack

Select this if your TV is equipped with an Antenna In jack only (see page 15.)

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.

➜ Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you

are using an RF modulator.

If the TV shows a blank screen or distorted picture,

it may be due to the DVD recorder’s video output setting does not match with the video connection. You can reset the system as below :

1 Disconnect the DVD recorder’s

~MAINS from the power supply.

2 Press and hold ∞ while reconnect it’s ~

MAINS to the power supply.

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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 24~25.)

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Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr jacks

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

The Component Video (Y Pb Pr) method of transmitting pictures produces the highest quality as the video signal is split into its Y (brightness), Pb and Pr (blue minus brightness, red minus brightness) components. The signals are transmitted via separate cables. The cables and the associated jacks are mostly colored red, green and blue.

Have the following cables ready:

1) Antenna cable

2) Component video cable (red/green/blue, not supplied)

3) Audio cables (red/white)

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box.) Insert it to the ANTENNA input jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

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

3 Use the component video cable to

connect the DVD recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO (OUT 1) jacks to the corresponding component video input jacks (or labeled as YUV or Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) at the back of your TV set.

4 Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R (OUT 1) jack to the audio input jack at the back of your TV set (or labeled 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.

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Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

8 Proceed to page 24 to continue the first

installation.

IMPORTANT! – The progressive scan video quality is only available through Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive TV is required. Turn on the progressive scan feature after complete the first installation (see page 61.) – Before enabling the progressive scan function, you must ensure that your TV progressive scan function is turned on (refer to your TV owner’s manual.)

Helpful Hint: – To switch between interlaced and progressive scan output, press and hold while reconnect its ~ MAINS to the power supply. The display panel will show “Progressive Scan” if the progressive scan function is enabled.

∞

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

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

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

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box.) Insert it to the ANTENNA input jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

connect the DVD recorder’s TV input jack to the antenna input jack 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 2) jack to the S-Video In jack at

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

Use an audio cable (red/white) to connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R (OUT 2) jack to the audio input jack at the back of your TV set (or labeled 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 24 to continue the first

installation.

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Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) jack

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 color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable.

Have the following cables ready:

1) Antenna cable

2) AV cables (yellow/red/white)

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box.) Insert it to the ANTENNA input jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

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

3 Use the supplied AV cables (yellow plug)

to connect the DVD recorder’s VIDEO (CVBS) (OUT 2) jack to the Video In

jack at the back of your TV set (or labeled as Video In, AV In or Composite.)

Use the supplied AV cables (red/white plugs) to connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R (OUT 2) jack to the audio input jack at the back of your TV set (or labeled 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 24 to continue the first

installation.

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Option 4 : Using Antenna jacks only

Connecting to TV (cont’d)

English

Antenna or

Satellite/Cable TV signal

Use this connection only if your TV set has a single Antenna In jack and does not have any audio/video jacks. For this type of connection, you need to set the channel of the TV set to follow that of the DVD recorder.

Have the following cable ready:

1) Antenna cable

1 Turn off your TV and remove the

antenna cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.) Insert it to the ANTENNA input jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

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

3 Connect the power cable from the DVD

recorder’s ~ MAINS to the power supply.

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

➜ The message 'IS THE TV ON?'

appears on the display panel.

5 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct

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

➜ To switch between channel 3 and 4,

hold down button {3} or {4} on the remote control to select the respective channel.

➜ The first installation menu

{ Language and Country } will appear on the TV.

6 Proceed to page 24 to continue the first

installation.

Helpful Hints: – If the {LANGUAGE AND COUNTRY} menu does not appear, check the cable connections. – To toggle between channel 3 and channel 4, you can press § button at the DVD recorder front panel while plug in the main cord of the DVD recorder to the power supply.

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Connecting to Additional Devices

English

Using the input sockets (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2)

You can connect a video cassette recorder (VCR,) DVD player, decoder, satellite receiver or cable box to the input jacks at the back of the DVD recorder (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT 2.) The possible connection is depending on the capabilities of the additional devices.

Switching between S-Video input and Video (CVBS) input takes place automatically. If both are used for connecting to external devices, the signal from S-Video socket has priority.

The COMPONENT VIDEO (IN-EXT1) jacks are designed only for ‘interlaced’ signals. Progressive Scan input signals cannot be processed by the DVD recorder.

Connecting a Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box

1 If your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box has

only a single antenna output (RF OUT or TO TV,) use the antenna cable to connect it with the ANTENNA input jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box

2 For complete connection to your TV set,

see pages 11~15 for details.

● Alternatively, you can connect it to the

VIDEO (CVBS) (or S-VIDEO (Y/C)) and AUDIO L/R input jacks at the back of the DVD recorder if your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box has the same output jacks.

➜ To watch/record the programs, press

TUNER on the remote control, then press 3 4 to select ‘EXT1’ as the input channel.

Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box

AUDIO OUT

TO TVINT IN

VIDEO

OUT

R L

CH3 CH4

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Connecting Additional Devices (cont’d)

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.

Option 1

1 Use a component video cable (red/green/

blue) to connect the DVD recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO (IN-EXT1) input jacks to the corresponding component video output jacks on the VCR/DVD player.

2 Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT1) input jacks to the audio

output jack on the VCR/DVD player.

VCR/DVD player

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Option 2

1 Use a S-video cable to connect the DVD

recorder’s S-VIDEO (Y/C) (IN-EXT2) input jack to the corresponding S-VHS output jack on the VCR/DVD player (as shown on the below illustration.)

Use a video (CVBS) cable to connect the DVD recorder’s VIDEO (CVBS) (IN-EXT2) input jack to the corresponding video output jack on the VCR/DVD player.

2 Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect the DVD recorder’s AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT2) input jacks to the audio

output jack on the VCR/DVD player.

VCR/DVD player

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

English

Before start operating, press TUNER on the remote control, then press 3 4 to select ‘EXT1’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 39~40.

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Before start operating, press TUNER on the remote control, then press 3 4 to select ‘EXT 2’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 39~40.

Helpful Hints: – Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them, the message 'COPY PRO' appears on the display panel. – Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TV set. If there is a video recorder or an additional device in between, the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder.

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Connecting Additional Devices (cont’d)

English

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks

DV OUT

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

Option 1: Using DV IN jack

Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack 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 jack to the appropriate DV output jack on the camcorder.

Before start operating, select ‘CAM 2’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 39~40.

Helpful Hints: – The DV IN jack is not support the connection to a Personal Computer. – The DV jack on this recorder can only receive input signals, it cannot output signals.

CH- CH+

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

CH- CH+

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

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 jack to the appropriate S-VHS output jack on the camcorder.

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

2 Use an audio cable (red/white) to

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

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Before start operating, select ‘CAM1’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 39~40.

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Connecting to Additional Devices (cont’d)

Using analog audio output jacks

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 to connect

AUDIO L/R (OUT 2) (red/white) jacks to one of the following devices with the same input jacks :

– a stereo system (for example, mini system

or TV)

– a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic – a receiver with two channel analog stereo

AUDIO IN

Using digital audio output jacks

COAXIAL DIGITAL IN

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

● Use a coaxial cable to connect

COAXIAL jack to one of the following devices with the same input jack:

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

digital multi-channel sound decoder

– a receiver with two channel digital stereo

(PCM)

English

Before start operating, set the Analog Output accordingly (see page 57.) 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 jack is designed only for record players without preamplifiers. The DVD recorder or the amplifier may be damaged as a result.

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Before start operating, set the Digital Output accordingly (see page 61.) 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 for details. – Playback in six-channel digital surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital multi-channel sound decoder.

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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 change TV channel at the recorder in Tuner mode.

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 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 Color coded buttons

– A number of functions are available via

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

0 TUNER

– Switch between the internal tuner mode

(TV programs, external channels) and recorder mode (DVD playback.)

! 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 the DVD recorder and

the antenna signal. This function operates when the DVD recorder is connected to the TV with only an antenna cable.

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CH-

CH+

# 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 current 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 and

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)

English

≤ 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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Remote Control (cont’d)

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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 is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – 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 TV-MODE, DVDMODE.)

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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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

Jacks 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

– 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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