Philips DVDR615, DVDR617 User Manual

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User manual

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DVDR 615/17

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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!"

Dear PHILIPS product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. We'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. Most importantly, you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome - and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product.

Sincerely,

Lawrence J. Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer

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Know these

safetysymbols

This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your

unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your house-hold, 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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.: DVDR615/17 Serial No. _________________

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Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into the beam. The beam is located inside, near the deck mechanism.

Special Information for Canadian Users

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.

Radio/TV Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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

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

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

Note to Cable TV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV(CATV) system installer 's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cableground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DVDR615/17 Trade Name: PHILIPS Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics N.A.

P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 1-800-531-0039

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and 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.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

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

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 CAUTION - To 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 longtime.

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The remote control

MONITOR Monitor: To switch between the internal tuner of the DVD Recorder

(TV reception) and playback of the DVD Recorder

STANDBY m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,

interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

TV/DVD TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV. This button

lets you 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.

T/C Title/Chapter: To directly select a '

'(title)/'C'(chapter) in the menu bar using CH- B , CH+ A . If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will appear or an introduction will play. In this case, this function will not be available.

PLAY MODE Playback mode: To select Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro Scan

REC MODE Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible

recording duration

0..9 Number buttons:0-9

DISC-MENU Disc Menu: To display the DVD menu or index screen

SYSTEM-MENU System Menu: To display/hide the main menu (menu bar at top of

screen)

SELECT Select: To select a function

OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm an entry

DC Cursor buttons : To move left, right

CH+ A Cursor buttons/Plus : Cursor up / Next channel

CH- B Cursor buttons/Minus : Cursor down / Previous channel

TIMER TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VCR Plus+

system /

without VCR Plus+

system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

FSS FSS: To display the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs, to set chapter

marker

RETURN Back: To return to the previous menu step on a video CD (VCD). This

also functions with some DVDs.

CLEAR Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)

PLAY G Playback: To play a recorded disc.

N Previous Chapter Track/Reverse search:

Pressing this button twice during playback will return to the previous chapter track/ title If this button is held down during playback, it will search backward. If this button is held down during a still picture, it will search backward in slow motion.

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O Next title/Chapter/Track/Forward search:

Pressing this button once during playback will jump to the next chapter/track. If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward. If button is held down during a still picture function, it will search forward in slow motion.

STOP h Stop: To stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings

(TIMER) Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray.

AUDIO Audio: To select the audio language. For SAP recording

REC/OTR n Record: Record the current TV channel

PAUSE 9 Pause(still picture): If this button is pressed during playback, the

DVD Recorder switches to pause. You will see a still picture. If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD Recorder will also switch to pause.

Additional TV functions

This will only work with TVs with the same remote control code (RC5) (e.g. Philips TVs)

TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume

TV VOLUME r TV volume: Reduce TV volume

For the following functions, you must hold down the side button DVD/TV while pressing the other button.

STANDBY m Switching the TV off:

0..9 Number buttons:0-9

CH+ A TV Channel: To select the next highest TV channel.

CH- B TV Channel: To select the next lower TV channel.

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Front of the Recorder

STANDBY-ON m Switch on or off: To switch the DVD Recorder off or on, interrupt a

function, or interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

OPEN/CLOSE J Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray

PLAY G Playback: To play a recorded disc.

REC n Record: Record the current TV channel

PREV/CH- N previous chapter track/reverse search/ previous channel

STOP h Stop: Pause playback/recording

NEXT/CH+ O next chapter track/forward search/next channel

Behind the door at the lower right front corner

Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically.

S-VIDEO SVideo jack : Input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video

recorders (channel number 'CAM1')

Yellow jack

VIDEO

Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel number 'CAM1')

White/Red jack

AUDIO left/right

Audio input jack left/right : Input for camcorders or video recorders (Channel number 'CAM1')

DV IN i.Link / DV jack (digital video input, IEEE 1394, Firewire): Input

for digital Camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector (channel number 'CAM2').

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Back of the Recorder

4MAINS Power plug: Connection to the power outlet (110V/60Hz)

ANTENNA IN Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here

TV OUT Antenna output: Connection to the TV

Input jacks (INEXT2)

S-VIDEO (Y/C) SVideo input: Connection for an additional device (channel number

'EXT2'). Switching between jack S-VIDEO (Y/C) and VIDEO

(CVBS) is done automatically.

VIDEO (CVBS) Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device

(channel number 'EXT2')

L AUDIO R Analog audio input (red/white jack) underneath jack VIDEO

(CVBS) . Audio for jack VIDEO (CVBS) : Connection for an

additional device (channel number 'EXT2')

Input jacks (INEXT1)

AUDIO Analog audio input (red/white jack) next to jack COMPONENT

VIDEO Y PB PR : Connection for an additional device. Audio input for

component video (channel number 'EXT1')

COMPONENT

VIDEO Y PB PR

Component video input (red/blue/green jack): Connection for an additional device with component video output (channel number 'EXT1')

Output jacks (OUT2)

S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT SVideo output: Connection for a S-video-compatible TV

VIDEO (CVBS)

OUT

Video output (yellow jack): Connection to a TV with video input (CVBS, Composite Video)

L AUDIO R OUT Analog audio output (red/white jack) underneath jack VIDEO

(CVBS) . Audio for jack VIDEO (CVBS) OUT : Connection for an

additional device

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Output jacks (OUT1 480p/480i)

AUDIO OUT Analog audio output (red/white jack): Connection for an additional

device. Audio output for component video/progressive scan

COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR OUT

Component video output (red/blue/green jack): Connection for an additional device with component video/progressive scan output

Output jack (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Digital audio output: Connection for a digital audio device (amplifier/receiver)

The symbols on your DVD Recorder

display

The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display:

Multifunction display/text line

•) Clock

•) Disc/Title play time

•) OTR time

•) Title name

•) Display of the TV channel number / playing time / function.

•) Display of information, warnings

IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer).

Play/Record: single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Stop: flashing segment at the current position.

TIMER A recording (Timer) has been programmed

TV Modulator is switched off . The antenna signal (RF signal) is only

connected to the TV when the modulator is switched off.

PRO Component Video output set to 'Progressive Scan.' If this is not

displayed, the Component Video output is set to 'Interlaced.'

o((( Remote control command has been sent

SAP Secondary audio program from the tuner is selected

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Messages on your DVD Recorder display

READING

The following messages may appear on your DVD Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc name will appear on the display panel as well.

IS TV ON? The DVD Recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch

on your TV and read section 'Initial installation' in chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder.'

NO SIGNAL No signal or poor signal strength

MENU The on-screen menu display is on.

OPENING Disc tray is opening.

TRAY OPEN Disc tray is open.

CLOSING Disc tray is closing.

READING Disc is being read.

MENU UPDT After a successful recording, the list of disc contents is updated.

INIT MENU After the first recording has been successfully completed on a new disc,

the menu structure is created.

COPY PROT The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected.

WAIT Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD Recorder is busy

processing another operation.

NO DISC No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible

that the disc cannot be read.

INFO Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen.

BUSY The DVD Recorder is busy making changes DVD-compatible.

ERASING Entire disc is being erased.

EMPTYDISC Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings

present).

PROTECTED Disc cannot be recorded on.

MAX TITLE The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc

can have a maximum of 48 titles.

MAX CHAP The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The

maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 124 per disc.

DISC FULL Disc is full. There is no room for new recordings.

PAL DISC A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made

to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing NTSC recordings.

NTSC DISC A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was

made to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing PAL recordings.

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RECORDING An unauthorized action was attempted during recording (e.g. pressing

the OPEN/CLOSE J button).

FREETITLE An empty tile was selected.

DISC LOCK An attempt was made to record on a protected disc during playback.

This message will also appear when an attempt is made to insert a chapter marker( FSS button).

DISC ERR An error occurred when writing the title. If this happens often, please

clean the disc or use a new one. Read section 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter on how to clean the disc.

DISC WARN An error occurred when writing the title. The recording will continue,

but the error will be skipped.

SETUP After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date

appears on the screen.

WAIT 01 During automatic channel search, the detected TV channels are

counted.

BLOCKED It is not possible to close/open the disc tray.

SAFE REC The new recording will be added to the end of all recordings (SAFE

RECORD).

POST-FORMAT After the creation of the menu structure the disc is prepared

PHILIPS The DVD-Recorder has been switched on

STANDBY The DVD-Recorder has been switched off

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Table of contents

AIntroduction 3....................................

Dear Philips customer 3.....................................................................................

Compatible discs 5..............................................................................................

Region codes 6.....................................................................................................

Technical data 6...................................................................................................

Accessories 6........................................................................................................

Important notes regarding operation 7..........................................................

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

Special functions of your new DVD Recorder 9.........................................

BConnecting the DVD Recorder 11...

Preparing the remote control for operation 11...........................................

Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV 11............................................

Connecting with a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable 12........................

Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable 14....................................................

Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable 15........................................................

Connecting only with the antenna cable 16...................................................

CConnecting additional devices 18....

Connecting an additional video recorder, DVD player 18.........................

Connecting the satellite receiver using a cinch or an S-video cable 19...

Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable 19................................

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks 20.............................................

Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks 20.....................................

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jack 21.................................

DInstalling your DVD recorder 22......

Initial installation 22.............................................................................................

Automatic TV channel search 24.....................................................................

Adding and deleting TV channels manually 25...............................................

Setting the language 26.......................................................................................

Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) 27..................................................

Assigning the VCR Plus+

Guide channel numbers 28................................

Setting the time/date automatically 29............................................................

Manually setting the time & date 30................................................................

EInformation on the TV screen 31....

Menu bar icons 31...............................................................................................

Menu bar 1 31.......................................................................................................

Menu bar 2 31.......................................................................................................

Field for temporary messages 32.....................................................................

Status box 32........................................................................................................

Disc type icons 32................................................................................................

Disc status icons 33.............................................................................................

Tuner info box 33................................................................................................

Timer info box 33................................................................................................

FPlayback 34........................................

General information regarding playback 34...................................................

Inserting a disc 34................................................................................................

Playing a DVD video disc 35..............................................................................

Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R 36.................................................................

Playing audio CDs 36..........................................................................................

Playing MP3 CDs 37............................................................................................

Playback of a (Super) Video CD 38.................................................................

GOther playback functions 39.............

Changing to a different chapter track/title 39...............................................

Disc search 39......................................................................................................

Still picture 40.......................................................................................................

Slow motion 41....................................................................................................

Search with time entry 41..................................................................................

Repeating/Shuffle 42............................................................................................

Repeat a specific segment A-B 42....................................................................

Scan function 43...................................................................................................

Camera angle 43...................................................................................................

Zoom function 44................................................................................................

Changing audio language 44...............................................................................

Subtitles 45............................................................................................................

HRecording 46......................................

General information 46......................................................................................

Recording without automatic switch-off 47...................................................

Pausing recording 49...........................................................................................

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) 49....

Preventing accidental erasing of discs 50........................................................

Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) 51..................................

Selecting the recording mode (picture quality) 52.......................................

IManaging disc content 53.................

General 53.............................................................................................................

Favorite Scene Selection 54...............................................................................

Inserting chapter marker 54..............................................................................

Hiding chapters 54...............................................................................................

Deleting chapter markers 56.............................................................................

Changing the index picture 56..........................................................................

Changing the menu background 57.................................................................

Splitting titles 57...................................................................................................

Editing recording titles (name) 58....................................................................

Playing the entire title 58...................................................................................

Deleting recordings/titles 59.............................................................................

Disc settings 60....................................................................................................

Changing disc name 60.......................................................................................

Finalize editing 61.................................................................................................

Finalizing DVD+R discs 61.................................................................................

Erasing DVD+RWs 62........................................................................................

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JProgramming a recording

(TIMER) 63..............................................

General 63.............................................................................................................

Programming a recording with the 'VCR Plus+

system' 63......................

Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+

system 66.................

How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 67.............

Problem solving for programmed recordings 68..........................................

KUser preferences 69..........................

Picture settings 70................................................................................................

Sound settings 71.................................................................................................

Language settings 72............................................................................................

Additional settings 72..........................................................................................

Remote control settings 73...............................................................................

Disc feature menu 74..........................................................................................

LAccess control (Child lock) 75.........

Child lock (DVD and VCD) 75.........................................................................

Activating/Deactivating the child lock 75........................................................

Authorizing discs 76............................................................................................

Locking authorized discs 76...............................................................................

Parental control (DVD video only) 76............................................................

Activating/Deactivating the parental control 77............................................

Changing the country 78....................................................................................

Changing the PIN 79...........................................................................................

MBefore you call technical support 80

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AIntroduction

Dear Philips customer

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

(Question)?

Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.

Tip

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that help make it easier to use your DVD Recorder.

Problem

Here I will help you find the cause of problems and their solutions.

I hope you have lots of fun with your new DVD Recorder.

Phil

P.S.: If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call technical support'. If this doesn't help you resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual. You can also visit the website 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' .

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Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS DVD owners.

Thank you for buying a DVDR615/17 . Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD Recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The DVD Recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The DVD Recorder needs this to acclimate to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

Your Philips team hopes you will enjoy

using your new DVD Recorder.

What is a DVD?

DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs) are the new storage medium that combines the convenience of the Compact Disc with the latest advanced digital video technology. DVD Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG2 data compression technology that allows an entire film to be put on a single 5-inch disc.

How high is the resolution compared to VHS?

The crystal-clear digital pictures have a resolution of over 500 lines, with 720 pixels (picture elements) per line. This resolution is more than double that of VHS and is superior to Laser Discs. The quality can be compared to digital masters made in recording studios.

What is DVD+RW?

DVD+ReWritable (DVD+RW) uses phase-change media, the same technology that formed the basis for CD-ReWritable. A high-power laser is used to change the reflectivity of the recording layer. This process means the disc can be recorded on more than a thousand times.

What is DVD+R?

DVD+R (recordable DVD). In contrast to DVD+RW, this disc can only be recorded once. If a disc has not been finalized after recording, it can continue to be recorded upon in the DVD Recorder. Old recordings can be later deleted, but they cannot be overwritten. The deleted titles are marked as 'Deleted title.' For this disc to be played in a DVD player, it must be 'finalized' in the DVD Recorder. After this has been completed, no further recordings can be added.

What can my DVD Recorder do?

Your Philips DVD Recorder is a Recorder and Player for digital video discs, with a two-way compatibility to the universal DVD Video standard. This means that:

•)existing pre-recorded DVDs can be played.

•)recordings made on your DVD Recorder can play on existing DVD Video players and DVD-ROM drives. In some cases, the discs may have to be finalized before they will play on other DVD players.

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Compatible discs

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

Recording and Playback

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over.

DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once.

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.

DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

Super Audio CD (only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)

Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

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

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

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Region codes

Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible.

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 in this DVD Recorder. The number within the globe represents the region of the world. Region 1 represents: U.S, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller regions near Australia.

Technical data

Voltage : 120V/60Hz Power consumption : 27W Power consumption (Standby): Less than 3W (clock display off) Measurements in inches (W/H/D): 17.12/2.78/13.58 (disc tray closed), 18.90 (disc tray open) Weight without packaging approx.: 9.26 lb Power failure/no power supply: Channel and timer data will remain stored for approx. 1 year,

the clock data for approx. 12 hours.

Operating position: max. inclination of 10 degrees in any direction Ambient temperature: 59 °F - 95 °F Humidity: 25% - 75%

Accessories

Owner's manual Warranty booklet Quick install guide Remote control and batteries Antenna cable Power cable Audio cable (with red/white plugs) Video cable (yellow plugs)

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Important notes regarding operation

Caution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. When open avoid exposure to beam.

Because of the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.

LASER

Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD reading). Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

Danger: High voltage! Do not open! There is a risk of an electrical shock!

The machine does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

As soon as the DVD Recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the DVD Recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

If you disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power supply, pull out the power cord's plug from the wall outlet, not only the plug from the jack 4MAINS at the rear of the set. Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the cable.

These Owner's manual have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging in a way that helps protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

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In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space around the Recorder for adequate ventilation.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the Recorder. Do not place vases or similar objects on the DVD Recorder. If liquid spills into it, immediately disconnect the Recorder from the power supply and call Philips for advice.

Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well as direct sunlight.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray.

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.

When a disc is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line.

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

Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players?

Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD Recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs may damage the optical unit (laser).

Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD!

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Special functions of your new DVD Recorder

Your PHILIPSDVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you.

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. Its cable is used to transmit audio and video signals. Along with DV and Hi8 camcorders, some personal computers with digital video outputs can also be connected to this digital input.

This screen provides an overview of the disc. Each index picture represents a recording. At the right-hand side of the screen, a disc pointer graphically displays the duration and position on the disc of the selected recording.

This function can be used to delete commercial interruptions during a film as well as other scenes. The corresponding scenes are marked, then skipped as desired. This is saved on the DVD so any DVD player will also skip these scenes. You must make edits compatible.

MP3 files are highly compressed pieces of music. The amount of data of the original audio material is reduced by 1/10 of the original size using a special process. This enables you to fit up to 10 hours of music on a single CD. These music CDs can be played using this Recorder.

As a rule, a recording is made at the current position. This is similar to a video tape, e.g. in the middle of the tape. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording will be made at the end of all other recordings. This helps avoid overwriting previous recordings. New recordings on a DVD+R disc will always be added after the end of all recordings.

The Philips DVD Recorder can play DVDs and CDs. DVDs made using this DVD Recorder can be played in most current (and future) DVD players.

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This is a standard from Dolby Laboratories for the transmission of 5.1 channel sound. This acoustical playback system is used to transmit five full channels. In addition, one channel is used exclusively for low frequencies (effects). Speakers are positioned at front left, center, and front right, as well as rear left and right. This is currently the most common system, also used in movie theaters. This DVD Recorder records each sound in two-channel Dolby Digital on a DVD+RW.

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patent numbers 4631603, 4577216, 4819098, and 4907093, as well as other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is only intended for home use and other pay-per-view applications. Macrovision must provide written authorization for any other use. Changes to the device, reverse engineering, or disassembly is prohibited.

Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the number code associated with your television program. This number is located in your television listings magazine.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license 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

In order to identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the recorder:

MODEL NO. DVDR615/17

PROD. NO. ..................

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BConnecting the DVD Recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD Recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control - as described in the paragraph below - before use.

Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA batteries).

Remove the battery compartment lid, insert the batteries as shown, then replace the battery compartment lid. Always install the +/- ends of the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 16-32 feet (5 to 10 meters).

'Correct aiming' of the remote control

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using the remote control, always aim the front part of it at the DVD recorder, not the TV.

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Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV

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

Connect the DVD Recorder directly to the TV. Connecting a video cassette Recorder between the DVD Recorder and the TV could result in poor picture quality.

When you install your DVD Recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:

'Connecting with Component Video (Y PB PR, YUV) / Progressive Scan (Y PB PR)

If your TV is equipped with Component Video (Y PB PR, YUV) / Progressive Scan (Y PB PR) input

'Connecting with SVideo (Y/C)'

If your TV is equipped with a S-Video (SVHS) jack.

'Connecting with a Video (CVBS) cable'

If your TV is equipped with a Video (CVBS) jack.

'Connecting only with the antenna cable'

If your TV has only an Antenna-In jack (no other audio and video in jacks) or you do not wish to use any other cable. The TV's Antenna In jack may be labeled ANT IN, RF IN, 75 ohm, etc. Check your TV instructions for details.

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Connecting with a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable

Component Video is the highest quality a system for transmitting video by splitting the video signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (red minus brightness, blue minus brightness) components. The signals are sent over separate lines. The plus for these cables and the corresponding jacks are usually red, green, and blue.

In addition, the signal can be 'interlaced' or use 'progressive scan.'

Interlaced

The regular video/TV signal is interlaced, i.e. the even and odd lines are formed as half pictures in an alternate fashion.

Progressive scan

With progressive scan, each picture is structured (approx. 50/60 times per second depending on the TV system) as a complete picture, i.e. the even and odd lines are formed together. Disruptive picture flickering is avoided as is the case with 100 Hz TV devices.

Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable (3, red, green, blue jack) or a corresponding video-compatible cinch cable, an audio cable (4, red/white jack).

Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV. Insert it into the

ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end

into the antenna input jack at the back of the TV.

Use the Component Video (Y PB PR) cable and connect one end to the red, blue, green COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR OUT jacks at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end to the Component Video In jacks of the TV.

If your TV set is equipped with a 'progressive scan' jack, please use this jack. (Usually called 'Video In Y Cb Cr'. Please see your TV's instruction manual).

Please note the color order

The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly, this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could be no picture at all.

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Use an audio cable and plug one end into the AUDIO OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR OUT ) and the other into the red/white Audio In jacks of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. Please see your TV's instruction manual).

Switch on the TV. If necessary, set the TV to the Component Video channel. If necessary, see the operating instructions for your TV. Or, go to channel zero on your TV, then keep changing channels down until you see the DVD Recorder screens (when the Recorder is on). This is not channel 3 or 4 as it would be if you used only the cable/antenna connection.

Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After the initial installation is completed, this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'Standby'.

Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.

Switching TV and DVD Recorder to 'Progressive scan'

The factory settings of the DVD Recorder are set to 'Interlaced'. If you selected the 'Progressive scan' connection during installation, you must switch the 'Component Video output' of the DVD Recorder and, if necessary, the 'Component Video input' of the TV to 'Progressive scan.'

Switching the TV

Please select 'Progressive scan' for the Component Video input on the TV. If necessary, see your TV instruction manual. If your TV is equipped with separate input jacks for Interlaced and Progressive, connect the DVD Recorder to the jack that supports 'Progressive scan.'

Switching the DVD Recorder

1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord. 2 Hold down N on the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the

power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) will appear on the display.

3 If you want to switch back, repeat steps 1 and 2 . 'PRO'

(progressive scan) will disappear from the display. The DVD Recorder is switched to 'Interlaced.'

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Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Connecting with a SVideo (Y/C) cable

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/plug is also called a Hosiden jack/plug.

Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a S-video (SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, with red/white ends).

Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV. Insert it into the

ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end

into the antenna input jack at the back of the TV.

Use a S-Video (SVHS) cable and plug one end into the S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other

end into the S-Video (SVHS) In jack of the TV (usually called S-Video in or SVHS in. See your TV's instruction manual).

Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack AUDIO L/R OUT at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT ) and the other into the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

Switch on the TV. Then switch the set to the SVHS input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual.

Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable

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. Under certain circumstances, this may lead to problems with the picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns.

Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS) cable (3, with yellow ends), and an audio cable (4 with red/white ends).

Remove the antenna or cable TV signal from your TV. Connect it to the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end

into the antenna input jack at the back of the TV.

Use a video (CVBS) cable and plug one end into the yellow jack

VIDEO (CVBS) OUT at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end into the Video In jack (usually yellow) of the TV (usually called Video in or AV in. See your TV's instruction manual).

Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack L AUDIO R OUT at the back of the DVD Recorder (under to VIDEO (CVBS) ) and the other into the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

Switch on the TV. Then switch the TV to the Video/Audio input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual.

Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Connecting only with the antenna cable

USE THIS CONNECTIONN IF YOUR TV ONLY HAS A SINGLE ANTENNA IN JACK AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS. Please observe that you must adjust the TV to the DVD-Recorder (channel 3 or 4).

Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), and a power cable (2, supplied).

Switch off your TV.

Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from the antenna input jack of the TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end

into the antenna input jack at the back of the TV.

Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.

Switch on your TV and select the channel used for DVD/VCR playback on your TV. Choose between channel 3 or 4.

How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4?

The factory setting is for channel 3. However, if you would like to

switch to channel 4, proceed as follows:

1 Hold 4 on the remote control while 'IS TV ON?' is displayed.

2 'C04' (channel 4) will appear on the display.

3 If you want to switch back to channel 3, hold 3 .'C03' (channel 3)

will appear on the display.

Switch your TV to the selected channel (channel 3 or 4). Use therefor your TV remote control. The menu for language selection will appear on the screen.

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Initial Setup

Menu Language

English Español Français

Press OK to continue

a I don't see a menu for language selection

b Check the cable connections.

b Is 'DVDR' (DVD Recorder operation) lit up in the display?

If not, press the TV/DVD button until 'DVDR' is lit.

b Change between channel 3 and 4 on the TV.

Problem

This TV channel number must be used in the future for DVD recorder playback.

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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CConnecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the

S-VIDEO (Y/C) , VIDEO (CVBS) , COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR and the L AUDIO R , AUDIO jacks on the recorder. Switching between jack S-VIDEO (Y/C) and VIDEO (CVBS) is

done automatically.

The DVD recorder must be connected directly to the TV set ( S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT ,

VIDEO (CVBS) OUT ,or COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR OUT socket directly to the TV set). If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder.

Can I also connect other devices with 'Progressive scan'?

The COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR jacks are only used for 'interlaced' signals. Signals using progressive scan cannot be processed by the DVD recorder.

Connecting an additional video recorder, DVD player

You can also connect a video recorder or a DVD player to the input jacks. Please use the

S-VIDEO (Y/C) jack and the L AUDIO R jacks for SVHS video recorders.

Please be aware

Most pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected. When you attempt to copy them, the 'COPY PROT' message will appear in the DVD Recorder display.

a When copying video cassettes 'NO SIGNAL' appears in the

DVD Recorder display

b Check whether the cable plugs fit correctly. b If the recording is made from a video recorder, adjust the "tracking"

on the video recorder.

b In case of bad, non-standard video input signals, the DVD Recorder

may not be able to detect the signal.

a When copying from DVDs or precopied video cassettes, the

picture is grainy and the brightness fluctuates.

b This occurs when you attempt to copy copy-protected DVDs or

video cassettes. Although the picture on the TV is OK, the recording is distorted on a DVD+R(W). Copy-protected DVDs and video cassettes cannot be copied without these disruptions.

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Connecting the satellite receiver using a cinch or an Svideo cable

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, and the like to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) or VIDEO (CVBS) input sockets and the L AUDIO R audio sockets. Switching between sockets S-VIDEO (Y/C) and VIDEO (CVBS) is done automatically.

The aerial cable must be connected to the satellite receiver and the DVD recorder.

Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TV set (cable from the S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT ,

VIDEO (CVBS) OUT output sockets is directly connected 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.

Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable

If you want to connect additional devices (e.g. satellite receiver...) only via aerial cable, please observe the following:

The DVD-Recorder must be connected 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.

The additional device (satellite receiver) must be connected before the DVD recorder (additional device - DVD recorder - TV set). Only the TV set must be connected to the TV OUT jack.

•) If there is interference in the picture when the satellite receiver is switched on, a TV

broadcaster may be transmitting on the same channel or a channel very close to that of the satellite receiver. (e.g.: TV broadcaster on channel 3, satellite receiver also on channel 3). In this case, change the channel of the satellite receiver. Consult the instruction manual of the satellite receiver. You must also store this channel on the DVD recorder to be able to record TV programmes from the satellite receiver.

•) Switch on the additional device during the installation of the DVD recorder. During the

automatic channel search, the channel on which the additional device is transmitting will be stored as a TV channel.

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Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks

The front video and audio jacks can be used to easily connect a camcorder to the DVD recorder. These jacks are behind the door in the lower right corner of the front panel.

Best Picture Quality

If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN IN jack of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding DV OUT jack on the camcorder. When films are transferred, the original recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles. During playback, you can display this data on the TV screen by using the '

' function (Subtitle).

Choose 'CAM2' as a programme number for this input jack.

Very good Picture Quality

If you are using a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO in jack of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding S-video out jack on the camcorder. You must also connect the AUDIO left/right in jacks of the DVD Recorder to the audio out jacks on the camcorder.

Choose 'CAM1' as a programme number for this input jack.

Good Picture Quality

If your camcorder only uses a video output (Composite Video or CVBS), connect the

VIDEO input of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding output jack on the camcorder. You must also connect the AUDIO left/right in jacks of the DVD Recorder to the audio out jacks on the camcorder.

Choose 'CAM1' as a programme number for this input jack.

Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks

There two analog audio output jacks L AUDIO R OUT (audio signal output left/right) and two audio input jacks L AUDIO R (audio input left/right) on the back of the DVD Recorder.

These can be used to connect the following devices:

•) A receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic

•) A receiver with twochannel analog stereo

Can I use the 'Phono input' of my amplifier?

This amplifier jack (input) should only be used for record players without a pre-amplifier. Do not use this input jack to connect the DVD recorder. This could damage the DVD Recorder or the amplifier.

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Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jack

The rear of the DVD Recorder features a digital DIGITAL AUDIO OUT out jack for a coaxial cable.

It can be used to connect the following devices:

•) an Audio/Video receiver or an Audio/Video amplifier with a digital multichannel sound decoder

•) a receiver with twochannel digital stereo (PCM)

Digital multichannel sound

Digital multi-channel sound provides maximum sound quality. Consult the instruction manual of your receiver to find out which audio formats it supports.

a A loud distorted sound is coming from my speakers

b The receiver does not support the digital audio format of the DVD

recorder. The audio format of the inserted DVD is displayed in the display panel when another language is switched on. Playback using 6-channel digital surround sound is only possible when the receiver has a digital multi-channel sound decoder.

Problem

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DInstalling your DVD recorder

Initial installation

After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation. The DVD Recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels.

Connecting additional devices

If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,...) via the antenna cable, switch them on now. The automatic channel search will recognize them and save them.

No antenna connected

If you are only using the DVD Recorder as a playback device or you only have a satellite receiver connected, you still need to perform the initial installation. This is necessary so the basic settings can be saved correctly. After the initial installation is completed once, you can use the DVD Recorder normally.

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Initial Setup

Menu Language

English Español Français

Press OK to continue

Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing

CH- B or CH+ A .

What is an onscreen menu?

The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in one of the available languages (English, French, or Spanish).

Confirm with OK .

Initial Setup

Audio Language

English Español Français Português Italiano

Press OK to continue

Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A .

What is the audio language?

The DVD audio will play in the selected language if it is available. If this language is not available on the DVD, the audio will play in the first language on the DVD. The DVD disc menu will appear in the selected language if it is available on the disc.

Confirm with OK .

Initial Setup

Subtitle Language

English Español Français Português Italiano

Press OK to continue

Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing

CH- B or CH+ A .

What is the language of the subtitles?

DVD subtitles will be in the selected language if it is available. If this language is not available, subtitles will be in the first language on the DVD.

Confirm with OK .

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Initial Setup

TV Shape

4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan 16:9

Press OK to continue

Select the desired screen format with CH- B or CH+ A . This setting only functions if you have inserted a DVD recorded in this format.

Which screen formats can I choose?

'4:3 letterbox' for a wide-screen display (theatrical format) with black

bars at the top and bottom of the picture.

'4:3 panscan' for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed to fill you

TV screen.

'16:9' for wide-screen TV (16:9) aspect ratio

Confirm with OK .

After you connect the antenna (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to the DVD recorder, press OK . Make sure the cable TV signal is connected securely to the Antenna jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. The automatic TV channel search starts. 'WAIT' will appear on the display.

Installation

Auto Ch. Programming

Searching for TV channels

000 Channels found

h______________

Please wait

a During the channel search, if the DVD Recorder does not

find any TV channels:

b Select another channel on the TV. Do you see that channel on the TV

screen? If not, check the cable connection of the antenna (antenna jack) between the DVD Recorder and TV.

b Please have patience.

The DVD Recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels.

b If no antenna is connected, complete the basic settings and then, if

desired, start the automatic channel search (see section 'Automatic TV channel search').

a The DVD Recorder finds very few/no channels during the

search.

b It is possible that the automatic switching between antenna/cable does

not properly detect your TV signal. Read the section about how to switch manually.

Problem

Wait until all available TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes.

As soon as the automatic TV channel search is completed, 'Auto ch. search complete' will appear on the TV screen along with

the number of channels found.

To remove the menus, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the Recorder's remote control.

The initial installation is now complete.

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Automatic TV channel search

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones.

Turn on your TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the TV screen.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Press CH- B continuously to select the line 'Installation'. (It is on the second screen of menus.) Confirm with C .

Select line 'Auto Ch. Programming' using CH- B or

CH+ A .

Press C . The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the DVD Recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take several minutes.

Installation

Auto Ch. Programming

Searching for TV channels

000 Channels found

h______________

Please wait

When the channel search is completed, 'Auto ch. search complete' will appear on the TV screen.

Press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus from the screen.

a Very few TV channels were found

b During 'Automatic channel search' the DVD Recorder detects

whether an antenna or a cable TV signal is connected. If you have connected a cable TV signal but found very few TV channels, you must search the channels manually.

1 To do so, select 'Cable/Antenna' instead of line 'Auto Ch.

Programming' in step 6 and confirm with C .

2 If you select 'Cable', channels 1-125 will be available.

If you select 'Anten.', channels 2-69 will be available. Select your type of connection by pressing C repeatedly: 'Anten.', 'Cable'or'Auto.' automatically detects which one you have.

3 Confirm the setting with OK . 4 Press SYSTEM-MENU to go to the next menu. Press OK to

start channel search as prompted by the on-screen message. When the channel search is complete, press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus.

Problem

You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the following section 'Adding and clearing TV channels manually'.

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Adding and deleting TV channels manually

With this function you can delete/switch off TV channels on which reception is not possible. They will be skipped when the CH+ A and CH- B buttons are selected.

Turn on your TV. If required, select the TV's Audio/Video In (or channel 3 or 4).

Press STANDBY m to turn on the DVD recorder. Press the

SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar

will appear at the top of the screen.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Press CH- B repeatedly to select 'Installation' and then press

C .

Select line 'Add/Delete Channels' using CH- B or

CH+ A the press C .

Installation

Add/Delete Channels

...

• Channel 001 Add Channel 002 Add Channel 003 Delete Channel 004 Delete Channel 005 Delete Channel 006 Delete ...

To exit press

SYSTEM MENU

Using CH- B or CH+ A select the TV channel that you want to delete or add.

Press C or D to choose 'Add'or'Delete'.

Repeat steps 6 to 7 until you have added/deleted all the TV channels you want.

To save your channel selections, press OK .

To remove the menus, press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly.

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Setting the language

You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. Please observe that with some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or subtitle language only via the DVD disc menu. Moreover, when recording the sound of a TV channel, you can switch between stereo and an additional language (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). See the following section on 'Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP)'. Plus, you have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the recorder's on-screen menu. However, the DVD Recorder will only display text in English, regardless of this setting.

Turn on your TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select the line 'Language' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Language

Playback audio English

Recording audio Stereo

Subtitle English

Menu English

Select the corresponding line and confirm with C .

Which settings can I choose? 'Playback audio' : The DVD will play back in the language you have

chosen.

'Recording audio' : Type of audio recording 'Stereo'or'SAP' 'Subtitle' : Subtitle language 'Menu': Language of the OSD menu

Tip

Select the corresponding setting with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK .

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

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Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP)

Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases this means an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP). To record TV programs in stereo or SAP, you can select Stereo or SAP as the default setting. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV program is transmitted in Stereo or SAP. When you playback the recording, you can playback the sound only in the setting you selected for recording (a recording in SAP can be played back only in SAP).

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Language

Playback audio English

Recording audio Stereo

Subtitle English

Menu English

Select the line 'Language' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select line 'Recording audio' and confirm with C .

Select 'Stereo'or'SAP' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK .

A TV program is only available in 'Stereo' but my setting is 'SAP'?

If the setting for 'Recording audio'is'SAP' but the TV channel broadcasts only in stereo during recording, the recording will be done in stereo.

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

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Assigning the VCR Plus+®Guide channel numbers

If you intend to use the VCR Plus+®programming system, you must first assign Guide channel numbers to the TV channels.

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select the line 'VCR Plus+ Ch.' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Installation

VCR Plus+ Ch.

VCR Plus+ Ch. Channel

... 001 --002 --003 --004 --005 ---

...

To exit press

SYSTEM MENU

Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the Guide channel number you want to assign to a TV channel.

Use D or C , or use the number buttons 0..9 to select the TV channel corresponding to this Guide channel number. An overview of guide numbers/TV channels can be found in your daily newspaper or in your TV listings.

Confirm the allocation with OK .

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

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Setting the time/date automatically

This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel to automatically set the time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information. When the DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date is wrong, you must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date').

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select line 'Time/Date' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select 'Automatic' with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

Time/Date

Automatic

PBS Channel Auto. Daylight Saving Off Time Zone Auto.

To exit press SYSTEM MENU

Select the corresponding line with CH- B or CH+ A .

Select the channel which sends the time/date information in the line 'PBS Channel' and confirm with OK . The DVD Recorder will check whether or not the information transfer is possible.

a 'Clock not set, check channel' will appear on the TV screen

b No time/date data can be received from this TV channel.

Select a different channel or 'Auto.' in line 'PBS Channel'.

Problem

Select one of the following settings in line 'Daylight Saving': 'On': The time set corresponds to summer time (summer time activated) 'Off': The time set corresponds to the winter time (summer time is off)

In the line 'Time Zone', select your time zone if the PBS channel entered was for a different time zone. This is the only way to set the time correctly, or, if necessary, to correct it. If you want to use the time zone of the PBS channel, select 'Auto.'.

Confirm the changes with OK .

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

The time and date are automatically transferred from the selected 'PBS channel' after the Recorder is shut off.

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Manually setting the time & date

If the time is incorrect, this could be due to a weak or disrupted TV signal. If this is the case, switch off the automatic function.

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select line 'Time/Date' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select 'Manual' with CH- B or CH+ A .

Confirm with OK .

Time/Date

Manual

Time 09:02 AM/PM AM Year 2003 Month 01 Date 01 Daylight Saving Off

To exit press SYSTEM MENU

Change the time in line 'Time' using the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control.

Check 'AM/PM', 'Year', 'Month', and 'Date' in the same way. To select between the fields, use CH- B or CH+ A . Change the information with D , C or the number buttons

0..9 .

Select one of the following settings in line 'Daylight Saving': 'On': The time set corresponds to the summer time (summer time is on) 'Off': The time set corresponds to the winter time (summer time is off)

When all settings are correct, confirm with OK .

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

If the setting has been confirmed with OK the automatic system is disabled.

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EInformation on the TV screen

You can check/change many functions and settings of your DVD Recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.

Menu bar icons

The SYSTEM-MENU button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) and to close it. The

D and C buttons are used to select the corresponding function. The CH- B button confirms the function and either leads you to an additional menu or executes the function. Depending on the disc inserted, some functions may not be available.

Menu bar 1

User preferences

Current Title/Track

Current Chapter/Index

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Camera Angle

Zoom

Menu bar 2

While menu bar 1 is being displayed, you can press C repeatedly to display menu bar 2.

Sound

Picture by Picture

Slow motion

Fast motion

Search with time entry

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Field for temporary messages

There is a field in the top left corner of the menu bar which displays temporary information regarding different operating functions. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions are activated.



Shuffle: Shuffle tracks



Scan: Play introduction to each track



Repeat entire disc



Repeat current title



Repeat current track



Repeat current chapter



Repeat A until end



Repeat A to B



Camera Angle



Child lock on



Resume



Action prohibited

Status box

The status box displays the current status of the DVD Recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be turned off.

Disc type icons

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVDVideo

VideoCD

No disc

Disc error

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Disc status icons

Recording

Stop

Playing

Pause play

Pause record

Fast forward (x8)

Fast reverse (x8)

Slow motion

Tuner info box

This box appears in the bottom left corner of the TV screen. It displays the current antenna signal, the TV channel, and the channel name of the program you just selected.

Current channel / selected device

No Signal

TV channel is not available or reception to too weak / Device is not connected or is turned off

Copyprotected signal

Timer info box

This box is located above the tuner info box. When a recording is programmed (timer), it shows the time symbol and the start time or the date of the first programmed recording. When no timer is programmed, the current time will be displayed. This box is not displayed during disc playback or recording. However, you can access it duriong an OTR recording by pressing SYSTEM-MENU .

Timer set for day shown or time shown (if set for today).

OTR recording will run until displayed stop time

Current time

No recording (timer) programmed

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FPlayback

General information regarding playback

The DVD Recorder can be used with the following systems:

•) DVD Video

•) Video CD or Super Video CD

•) DVD+RW

•) DVD+R

•) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized)

•) DVD-R

•) CD-R

•) CD-RW

•) Audio CD

•) MP3-CD You can operate the video Recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder.

a 'PIN' appears on the display.

b The child lock was activated for the inserted disc. Read 'Child lock'

and 'Authorizing discs' in the 'Child lock' chapter.

a I see an 'X' in the menu bar on the screen.

b DVDs can be manufactured in such a way that certain operations are

required or only specific functions are possible during playback. When the 'X' symbol appears on the screen, the selected function is not available.

a I see region code information on the screen.

b Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all

regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible.

b The region code for a DVD player can be found on a label at the

back of the device.

b There are no region codes for DVD+Rs.

Problem

Inserting a disc

OPENING P01

Press the OPEN/CLOSE J button on the front of the Recorder. The disc tray will open. 'OPENING' will appear in the display, then 'TRAY OPEN' when the disc tray has already been opened.

Carefully place the disc into the tray with the label facing up, then press PLAY G or OPEN/CLOSE J .'CLOSING' then 'READING' will appear on the display. This indicates that the disc is being read.

How do I insert doublesided DVDs?

Double-sided DVDs do not have labels on either side. The label for each side is placed in the middle (on the inner ring). To play a specific side, the label on the side you want to play must be on top.

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Opening/Closing the tray using the remote control

You can also use the remote control to open and close the disc tray. To do this, hold down the STOP h button on the remote control until 'OPENING' (opens) or 'CLOSING' (closes) appears in the display.

Tip

Playback starts automatically.

A menu may appear during playback of a DVD. If the titles and chapters are numbered, press a number button on the remote control. You can also select a menu item with D , C ,

CH+ A , CH- B , or with the number buttons 0..9 and confirm with OK . You can also call up the menu any time by pressing DISC-MENU on the remote control. For more information, read section 'Playing a DVD video disc'.

When playing a DVD+RW, the Index Picture screen appears. Choose the title you want to play with CH- B , CH+ A or N , O . Confirm with OK . For more information, read section 'Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R'.

If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G . For more information, read section 'Playing Audio CDs'.

If 'h' lights up in the display, begin replay with PLAY G . If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the remote control buttons 0..9 . For more information, read section 'Playback of a (Super) Video CD'.

Playing a DVD video disc

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If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G . The following will appear on the display: chapter, elapsed time.

To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or

STOP h on the DVD recorder.

To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD recorder.

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Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R

If the inserted disc has been write-protected or it is a finalized DVD+R, playback starts automatically.

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If playback does not start automatically, select the title you want to play from the index screen using CH- B or CH+ A . You can also use the N or O buttons on the front of the recorder.

Press the PLAY G button. The following will appear on the display: title/chapter number, elapsed time.

a I see the message 'EMPTYDISC' on the display

b There are no recordings on this disc.

Problem

To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or

STOP h on the DVD recorder.

To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD recorder.

What do I must pay attention to with regard to recordings that have been recorded in different recording modes?

During playback, the device will automatically switch to the proper mode 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6, M8'. For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording mode (picture quality)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.

Playing audio CDs

You can also use the DVD Recorder to play audio CDs

Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.

Audio CD display

If the TV is turned on, the Audio CD display will appear on the screen. During playback, the number of the current track will be shown on the

screen and display.

Tip

Stop playback with STOP h . Track number and total play time are displayed.

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Playing MP3 CDs

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed pieces of music. Using this technology the data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This enables you to fit up to 10 hours of CD quality music on a single CD-ROM.

When creating MP3 CDs, keep the following in mind:

Data system supported: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels Formats: *.mp3 File names: maximum of 12 characters (8+3) Maximum of 32 albums, 999 titles Sampling frequency supported: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz). Music pieces with different frequencies will be skipped. Bit rate supported: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbit/s) ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. In the case of later versions, the directory name will appear as the album and the file name as the title.

Important information regarding playback:

Only the first session of a multisession CD is played back.

Insert an MP3 CD. Playback starts automatically.

MP3 CD display

If the TV is turned on, the MP3 CD display will appear on the TV screen.

During playback, the number of the current track will be shown on the screen and display. During interrupted playback (using STOP h ), the album numbers will be shown on the TV and on the display.

If available on the CD in a so-called ID tag, more information on album, track, and artist will appear on the display.

Tip

Stop playback with STOP h . The number of albums appears on the display.

Other playback functions

Select the previous or next track with N or O . You can also use T/C to select tracks and albums.

1 Press T/C and then select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for track

with C or D .

2 Select the number of the album/track with CH- B , CH+ A or

the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control.

You can also use repeat functions ( PLAY MODE ).

Tip

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Playback of a (Super) Video CD

(Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC' (Play Back Control). This allows the direct selection of special playback functions (menus). The Video CD must be PBC-compatible (see CD packaging). 'PBC' is turned on by default.

Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the 'h' appears on the display, begin playback with PLAY G .

If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the remote control buttons 0..9 . If the PBC menu contains a title list, the desired title can be chosen directly.

The RETURN button will take you back to the previous menu.

Stop playback with STOP h .

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GOther playback functions

Changing to a different chapter track/title

When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title selection is then possible via the menu bar only.

During playback, you can go to the next title/chapter/track using the O button. Using the N button, you can reach the start of the current title/chapter/track. By pressing the N button twice, you can return to the start or the previous title/chapter/track.

Using the T/C (title/chapter) button

1 Press the T/C (title/chapter) button and select the corresponding

title with CH+ A or CH- B . Make sure that the 'T' (title) icon is selected in the menu bar.

2 You can also select a chapter within a title using the T/C button.

Press T/C and select 'C' (chapter) using C . Then select the corresponding chapter with CH+ A or CH- B .

Tip

Disc search

You can fast forward a disc at four or thirty two times normal playback speed. You can select other speeds only via the menu bar (

During playback, hold down N (reverse) or O (forward) to switch to the search function. You can switch between different speed modes using the N / O buttons.

To continue playback, press PLAY G twice at the desired position.

a No sound

b During search the sound is turned off. This is not a defect of your

DVD recorder.

Problem

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Search function via menu bar

1 During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote

control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

2 Select the '

' symbol on the second menu bar using C or

D and confirm with CH- B .

3 Now you can select different search speeds forwards or backwards

using D or C .

4 If necessary, turn off the menu line with the

SYSTEM-MENU button.

5 To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

Tip

Still picture

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During playback, press PAUSE 9 to stop playback and display a still picture.

Still picture features via the menu bar

1 While playback is paused, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on

the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

2 Select '

' in the second menu bar with C or D then press

CH- B .

3 You can now move the still picture forward or backward using

D or C .

4 If necessary, turn off the menu line with the

SYSTEM-MENU button.

Tip

To continue playback, press PLAY G .

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Slow motion

Press PAUSE 9 on the remote control during playback. Then hold down N or O to switch to slow motion.

You can switch between the different speeds with N or O .

Slow motion via menu bar

1 During playback, press the PAUSE 9 button and then the

SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar

will appear at the top of the screen.

2 Select '

' with C or D and confirm with CH- B .

3 You can now move forwards or backwards at different speeds using

D or C .

4 If necessary, turn off the menu line with the

SYSTEM-MENU button.

Tip

To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

Search with time entry

Using this function, you can select where playback should start (elapsed time).

During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

Select 'L' with C or D and confirm with CH- B . The playback is stopped and the screen displays how much play time has already elapsed.

Enter the desired start time for the playback using the number buttons 0..9 .

Confirm with OK .

a The time that I entered is blinking on the screen

b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time

or cancel the function with SYSTEM-MENU .

Problem

Playback will now start at the time you entered.

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Repeating/Shuffle

You can select an entire section or the entire disc for repeat playback. Depending on the disc type (DVD-Video, DVD+RW, Video-CDs), you can select chapters, titles or the entire disc.

Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playback.

During playback, press PLAY MODE . By pressing PLAY MODE again, you can select from the following options:

•) '



': Repeat chapter (DVD only)

•) '



':Repeat track/title

•) '



':Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio CD only)

•) '



':Shuffle

•) No display:no repeat

To cancel the repeat, press STOP h . You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays disappear.

Repeat a specific segment AB

You can repeat a specific segment within a title/chapter/track. To do this, you must mark the start and end of the desired segment.

During playback, press the PAUSE 9 at the desired starting position. You will see a still picture.

Keep pressing PLAY MODE until the '



' symbol appears on the TV screen. This will store the start point. Start playback with PLAY G .

At the desired stop point, press the OK button. '



' appears on the TV screen. Playback will now resume repeating the selected segment.

To cancel the repeat, press STOP h . You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays disappear.

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Scan function

Using this function, you can play the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD or VCD) on the disc.

During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until '



appears on the screen.

After 10 seconds, the DVD Recorder will switch to the next chapter/track. To resume the playback at the corresponding chapter/track, press STOP h and then PLAY G .

Camera angle

If a disc contains video sequences that were recorded with different camera angles, you can select different angles for playback.

During playback, press PAUSE 9 . You will see a still picture.

Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select 'F' using C .

a The 'F' icon cannot be selected.

b The selected scene was only recorded with one camera angle. This

function is, therefore, not available. For more information, please read the label of your DVD disc.

Problem

Select the desired angle with CH- B or CH+ A . You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0..9 .

After a short pause, playback will resume from the new angle. The '

' icon will remain visible until a section starts that only

has one camera angle.

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Zoom function

Using this function, you can enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image.

During playback, press PAUSE 9 . The DVD Recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture.

Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select 'G' using C .

Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired zoom factor.

As soon as 'press OK to pan' appears, the zoom process is complete.

Press OK . Use CH+ A , CH- B , C , and D to select an area of the image that you want to look at more closely.

Confirm with OK .

To stop zooming, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU .

Changing audio language

Pre-recorded DVDs often come in different languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation of the Recorder or the default language of the DVD. However, you can change the audio language of a disc at any time. Please note that the audio language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as with the AUDIO button. The audio languages for DVD playback in the two menus may be different. Some DVD's only allow you to change the language in the DVD menu.

Press AUDIO during playback.

Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired audio language. You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons

0..9 .

Playback will now resume with the new audio language.

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Subtitles

Pre-recorded DVDs sometimes come with different subtitle languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation or the default of the DVD. However, you can change the subtitle language of a disc at any time. Please note that the subtitle language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as via the recorder's menu bar ( SYSTEM-MENU button). It is possible for the subtitle languages of the two menus to be different.

Press the SYSTEM-MENU button during playback and select '

' using C .

Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired subtitle language. You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons

0..9 . You can shut the subtitles off with number buttons 0 or by selecting 'off'.

Playback will now resume with the new subtitle language.

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HRecording

General information

What kind of discs can be used for recording?

You can used two different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder:

DVD+RW

This disc can be recorded on and then erased.

DVD+R

This disc can only be recorded on once. For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized with 'Finalize disc'. After this is done, no more recordings can be added to this disc. If this disc is only to be played in the DVD recorder, then it does not have to be finalized. Recordings can be added and then deleted. However, the location (playing time) of the deleted recording (title) will no longer be available.

With the 'Manual recording' function you can make a spontaneous recording (for example, a program currently being shown). To do this, select the title to be overwritten or choose an 'Empty title' in the 'index screen' with the CH- B , CH+ A buttons. If the recording is to be inserted between existing recordings, please note the length of the old and new recording. If the new recording is too long, the recording (title/chapter) following it will be overwritten.

Adding new recordings after the end of all recordings (Safe Record)

To add a new recording after the last recording on a disc, press and hold the REC/OTR n button until 'SAFE REC' appears in the display.

For DVD+R, each new recording is always placed after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten.

End of disc is reached

If the end of a disc is reached during recording, recording will stop and the Recorder will turn itself off automatically.

Tip

If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without automatic switchoff'.

Please refer to 'Recording with automatic switchoff', if you want to start a recording manually and conclude it within a specific amount of time. This permits accidentally recording to the end of the disc.

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Recording without automatic switchoff

Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel).

Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be checked. 'READING' will appear on the display.

a Index display

b A DVD+RW was inserted that already contains recordings. Use

CH+ A and CH- B to select a location where the recording should

be started.

a 'EMPTYDISC' appears in the display.

b The inserted DVD is empty.

a A dialog box appears asking if the contents should be erased

or the disc should be ejected.

b The inserted disc is a DVD+RW whose contents are not compatible

with DVD Video (e.g. a data disc). This disc cannot be used for recordings until the entire disc is erased using the

REC/OTR n button.

a 'Title limit' appears on the screen when a recording is

attempted.

b A disc can only contain a max. of 48 titles (including the empty titles).

Erase the titles or change the disc.

Problem

If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the

MONITOR button on the remote.

Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the channel you want to record. The following will appear on the display:

1 FREETITLE P01

Channel number of the external inputs: 'EXT2' SVHS jack (Y/C) S-VIDEO (Y/C) Video jack (CVBS) VIDEO

(CVBS) , Audio jack L AUDIO R for SVHS-jack and Video jack.

Switching between jack S-VIDEO (Y/C) and VIDEO (CVBS) is done automatically.

'EXT1' Component Video jacks on the back COMPONENT VIDEO Y

PB PR , Audio jacks AUDIO for Component Video

'CAM1' SVHS-/Audio front jacks S-VIDEO / AUDIO left/right 'CAM1' Video/Audio front jacks A/V VIDEO / AUDIO left/right

Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically.

'CAM2' Digital video (i.Link) front jack DV IN

Tip

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To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control or REC n on the DVD recorder.

To start the recording after all other recordings on the disc, press and hold the REC/OTR n button until 'SAFE REC' appears in the display. For DVD+Rs, each recording is always started after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten. The display panel will appear similar to the example shown below.

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Inserting chapter markers

During recording, scenes can be marked so they can be found or hidden later. During recording, press FSS at the start of the desired location. 'Inserting marker' appears on the TV screen. In the display, the number of 'CHAPTERS' is increased by one. For more information about title/chapter, please read the section 'Changing to a different chapter track/title' in the chapter 'Other playback functions'.

Tip

You can stop recording by pressing STOP h on the remote or

STOP h on the recorder. 'MENU UPDT' will appear on the

display. The DVD Recorder is preparing the list of contents. Wait until this message disappears in the display, then the recording is completed.

a If display reads 'DISC ERR'

b The recording could not be completed correctly because of a disc

error. Check and clean the inserted disc if necessary.

Problem

Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible

If you want to playback recordings on a DVD player, you must first finalize the disc in the DVD recorder. You can use the 'Finalizing' function on the DVD so that it can be read by the DVD player without problem. Please read paragraph 'Finalizing DVD+R discs' in the chapter 'Managing disc content'.

Tip

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Pausing recording

During recording press PAUSE 9 , for example to avoid recording the commercials.

To continue recording, press REC/OTR n .

Ending recording

To stop recording, press the STOP h button. Wait until 'MENU UPDT' disappears from the display before you try another feature.

Tip

Recording with automatic switchoff (OTR onetouchrecording)

Insert a disc.

If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the

MONITOR button on the remote.

Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the channel you want to record.

Press REC/OTR n on the remote control.

Each time you press REC/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.

How can I delete the recording time I just entered?

To delete an entry, press CLEAR while the display shows the recording time.

How can I check the remaining recording time?

Press SYSTEM-MENU while an OTR is in progress. The time at which the recording will end will appear on the TV screen in the timer info box.

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Preventing accidental erasing of discs

You can lock the entire disc to prevent important recordings from being erased by accident. You can only lock the entire disc. It is not possible to lock individual recordings.

What happens with DVD+R discs?

As long as these discs have not been finalized, you can protect them against being overwritten just like DVD+RW.

Put the disc to be locked into the recorder.

While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, press STOP h on the remote control. The first title is selected.

Press CH+ A . The disc information screen is displayed.

Press the C button. Select the 'Protection' line. Confirm with C .

Select 'Protected' using CH- B and confirm with OK .

Press D , then press DISC-MENU to play the disc.

The entire disc is now protected. If you attempt a recording, 'DISC LOCK' will appear on the display and 'Disc locked' will appear on the TV screen.

If you later decide to record on the disc, follow these steps but select 'Unprotected' at step 5 .

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Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut)

You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW. The new recording will be added to the title as a chapter. Previous information will be overwritten from this location onward. Depending on the length of the recording, this will also overwrite titles that follow the current title. The recording mode (quality) is automatically transferred from the current title. To play back this recording, press SYSTEM-MENU and select 'C' (chapter) using C . You can also use T/C .

For more information, read section 'Changing to a different chapter track/title' in chapter 'Other playback functions'.

What happens with DVD+Rs?

New recordings on DVD+R can only be made on existing space. You cannot overwrite existing recordings on 'DVD+R' discs.

In the index display, find the title to which the new recording is to be added.

Look at the last minute of the old recording.

Press PAUSE 9 on the remote control at the location where the new recording is to start. '9' will appear on the screen.

If you want to monitor the recording, you can switch to the internal tuner using the MONITOR button.

Now start recording as usual by pressing REC/OTR n on the remote control. The new recording is added.

Stop recording with STOP h .

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Selecting the recording mode (picture quality)

By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. To check the quality of a recording mode you can make a 'test recording' with the desired recording mode. Check during playback the quality of this 'test recording'. For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote control.

Which recording modes can I choose? Please observe, that you can not switch the recording type during recording. You have to interrupt the recording with the

STOP h button.

'M1': High Quality offers the best picture quality with a total recording

time of 1 hour. 'M2': Standard Play (pre-recorded DVD quality) offers excellent picture

quality with a total recording time of 2 hours. 'M2x': Standard Play plus (better than S-VHS picture quality) offers

excellent picture quality with a total recording time of 2.5 hours.

'M3': Long Play (S-VHS picture quality). Total recording time of 3 hours. 'M4': Extended Play (better than VHS picture quality). Total recording

time of 4 hours. 'M6': Super Long Play (VHS picture quality). Total recording time of 6

hours. 'M8': Super Extended Play (VHS picture quality). Total recording time of

8 hours.

Can I also change the recording mode via a menu?

1 Press the SYSTEM-MENU button. 2 Select '

' using D or C .

3 Select line 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and

confirm with C .

4 At 'Rec Mode,' select the recording mode using D or C . 5 Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU . 6 If you select the 'M3', 'M4', 'M6'or'M8' recording modes, you can

select the 'Stndrd' (standard) or 'Sport' (for quick movements) settings in the 'Filter mode' line.

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IManaging disc content

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Empty title 01:30:01

General

When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each recording:

•) Name of the recording If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name

•) Length of recording

•) Recording mode (quality)

•) Date of the recording

•) Recording index screen

If 'Auto chapters' is turned on in the 'Record settings' menu, a marking will be made every 5-6 minutes. These markers are called chapter markers. These markers can be changed after the recording is complete.

Can markings also be made on DVD+Rs?

Markings can be made on these discs as long as they have not been finalized.

It is also possible to create additional chapter markings. This allows you to hide or skip things you don't want to see (e.g. commercials). During playback you would then see your recording without the hidden chapter as a complete sequence.

Select from the following chapters:

Read 'Favorite scene selection'to learn how to divide titles into chapters and how to manage chapters.

Read 'Editing recording titles (name)'to learn how to change recording names.

Read 'Playing the entire title'to learn how to play the entire title, including hidden chapters.

Read 'Deleting recordings/titles'to learn how to erase the title.

Read 'Disc settings'to change general settings of the disc.

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Favorite Scene Selection

In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index screen, or split the title. Press FSS on the remote control during recording to open this menu.

Inserting chapter marker

During playback, you can set and delete chapter markers within a title. Each disc can have a maximum of 124 chapters, and an individual Title can have up to 99 chapters. When one of these values is reached, the following appears on the screen: 'Chapter limit'. Some markers will need to be deleted in order to create new ones or to make recordings.

During playback, press FSS on the remote control at the appropriate point. The 'Edit menu' menu will appear on the screen.

Edit menu

Insert chapter marker PressOK

Delete chapter marker

Delete all markers

Current chapter Visible

Press SELECT to toggle

Press FSS to exit

Press CH+ A or CH- B to select 'Insert chapter marker' then press OK .'Inserting marker' appears on the TV screen.

'X' appears on the TV screen.

This DVD is protected or a finalized DVD-R was inserted. You cannot make any changes to it.

Tip

To remove the menu, press FSS .

Hiding chapters

Initially all chapters are visible. You can hide chapters for playback (e.g. commercial skipping) or make them visible again. In editing mode, hidden chapters are displayed in dimmed mode. . A chapter always consists of a start marker and an end marker. To hide a certain scene, proceed as follows:

Search the beginning of the scene you want to hide. Press

PAUSE 9 .

Edit menu

Insert chapter marker PressOK

Delete chapter marker

Delete all markers

Current chapter Visible

Press SELECT to toggle

Press FSS to exit

Press FSS on the remote control to call the 'Edit menu' editing menu.

Set the start marker using OK . The number of chapters ('C') in the menu line will increase by one.

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Search for the end of the scene. You can also use O or

N to search faster for the end of the scene.

Make sure that you do not jump into the next title (title number 'T' must not change). Only chapters within a title can be hidden.

Press PAUSE 9 at the corresponding position.

Set the end marker with OK . This will also be the start marker of the next chapter. The number of chapters ('C') in the menu line increases by one.

a The number of chapters ('C') has increased by two or more

numbers

b This is the case when you want to hide a chapter that, due to

automatic chapter numbering (if switched on), stretches over two or more chapters. In this case, you must delete the start of the automatically generated chapter:

1 Press T/C twice while the editing menu is displayed to change the

chapter number.

2 Select the chapter between the new markers using CH- B or

CH+ A . Press PAUSE 9 .

3 Select 'Delete chapter marker' with CH- B to delete the

current chapter marker. Confirm with OK . The current chapter number decreases by one.

Problem

Press T/C twice to change the chapter number 'C'.

Select the previous chapter with CH- B , since you are already in the next chapter (end of the chapter is also the beginning of the next chapter).

Wait until the chapter has been played and press PAUSE 9 to stop playback.

Select 'Current chapter' using CH- B or CH+ A .

Using C select 'hidden'. The picture is shown darker.

Switching quickly

You can switch between show chapters ('Visible') and hide chapters ('hidden') quickly and easily using SELECT . This function is independent from the selected line.

Tip

To end, press FSS .

During playback this chapter will be skipped. If the chapter is not visible, select 'Visible' in step

3 with C .

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Deleting chapter markers

Within a title, you can either delete individual chapter markers or all markers.

Edit menu

Insert chapter marker PressOK

Delete chapter marker

Delete all markers

Current chapter Visible

Press SELECT to toggle

Press FSS to exit

During playback of the corresponding chapter, press FSS on the remote control. The 'Edit menu' menu will appear on the screen.

How can I select other chapters?

1 Press T/C on the remote control. Titles and chapters will be

displayed at the top of the screen.

2 Select the title (T) or chapter (C) with C or D . 3 Select the title/chapter you want to edit with CH+ A or CH- B .

Tip

Using CH- B , select either 'Delete chapter marker' for this chapter or 'Delete all markers' for all chapters of the selected title.

Confirm with OK . (You will be prompted to press OK again to make sure you really want to delete all markers. If you do not want to, press the D button.)

To remove the menu, press FSS .

Changing the index picture

Normally, the first frame of a recording is shown as the title's index picture. You can, however, use any picture as an index picture.

During playback, find the location that you want to use as the new index picture. Press the PAUSE 9 button to pause play.

Edit menu

New index picture Press OK

New background

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

Press the FSS button. The 'Edit menu' menu will appear on the screen.

Select the line 'New index picture' and confirm with OK .

Start the action with OK .'Updating menu' appears on the TV screen.

When successfully completed, the DVD Recorder automatically brings you back to the index picture screen.

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Changing the menu background

You can, however, use any picture as the menu background. This setting is stored on the inserted DVD. Please note that after the modification the 'original background' will be lost. If you erase the complete disc (close the disc tray with CLEAR and make a recording) the 'original background' will be restored.

During playback, find the location that you want to use as the new menu background. Press the PAUSE 9 button to pause play.

Edit menu

New index picture Press OK

New background

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

Press the FSS button. The 'Edit menu' menu will appear on the screen.

Select the line 'New background' and confirm with OK .

Start the change with OK .'Updating menu' appears on the TV screen.

When successfully completed, the DVD Recorder automatically brings you back to the index picture screen.

Splitting titles

A title can be split into several parts (titles) no matter how large. Each of these parts (titles) is characterized by its own index picture.

Warning! Once a title is split, it cannot be reversed.

Can I also divide titles on DVD+Rs?

Because recordings on DVD+Rs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles.

Edit menu

New index picture Press OK

New background

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

Press FSS on the remote control during playback of the corresponding title. The 'Edit menu' menu will appear on the screen.

Select 'Divide title' and confirm with the OK button.

If you are certain, start the process with OK .'Dividing title' will appear on the screen.

Wait until the new title is displayed with an index picture in the index picture overview.

The process of splitting the title is now complete.

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Editing recording titles (name)

The channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed.

Press STOP h to stop playback if necessary.

Settings for title Charly1

Name Charly 1

Play full title

Erase this title

Using CH+ A or CH- B , select the title you want to edit and confirm with C . The menu for editing names will appear.

Select 'Name' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

Using C or D , select the character position where the letter/number/symbol is to be changed or reentered.

Change the desired character using CH+ A or CH- B . You can switch between uppercase and lowercase letters with the

SELECT button. You can re-delete a character with the CLEAR button.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have made the desired changes.

Save the new name with OK .'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation.

To end, press D .

Playing the entire title

If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, with this setting you can view the entire title including the hidden chapters. Proceed as follows:

Press the STOP h button, or during playback press

DISC-MENU .

Settings for title Charly1

Name Charly 1

Play full title Press OK

Erase this title

Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title that you want to play back and confirm with C . The title editing menu will appear.

Select 'Play full title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK .

Playback starts automatically. The full title - including the hidden chapters - is played.

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Deleting recordings/titles

You can delete specific recordings from a disc. Proceed as follows:

Press the STOP h button, or during playback press

DISC-MENU .

Settings for title Charly1

Name Charly 1

Play full title

Erase this title Press OK

Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the title to be deleted and confirm with C . The title editing menu will appear.

Select 'Erase this title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK .'This will completely erase this title'. 'Press OK to confirm' will appear on the screen.

If you want to delete this title, confirm with OK . Otherwise, end by pressing D .

'Erasing title' will appear on the screen.

An 'Empty title' box will now appear at this location in the index picture screen. New recordings can now be added at this location. If the deleted title was too short (less than one minute), no 'Empty title' will appear at this point.

Can titles also be deleted on DVD+Rs?

Titles on DVD+R are only marked as deleted. 'Deleted title' appears on the TV screen instead of 'Empty title.' During playback, the deleted title will be skipped. The location on the disc used for this title cannot be reused since the title has not been physically deleted. After a disc has been finalized, no further changes can be made.

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Disc settings

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Unlocked

NTSC

DVD playback

Edits

This display is located before the first title and contains general information about the inserted disc.

You can:

•) change the disc name

•) protect or unprotect a disc

•) finalize editing (make DVD compatible)

•) finalizing DVD+Rs

•) Erase DVD+RWs

To show this display, proceed as follows:

Press the STOP h button, or during playback press

DISC-MENU .

Select the first title with CH+ A or press STOP h .

Press the CH+ A button. The disc information screen will appear.

Changing disc name

Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen.

Settings for Philips1

Disc name Philips1

Protection Unprotected

Erase disc

Select the 'Disc name' line using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

Using C or D select the position where the letter/number/symbol is to be changed/re-entered.

Change the desired character using CH+ A or CH- B . You can switch between uppercase and lowercase letters with the

SELECT button. You can re-delete a character with the CLEAR button.

Repeat step 3 and step 4 until you have made the desired changes.

Save the new title with OK .'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation.

To end, press D .

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Finalize editing

If one or more titles have been edited, it is possible that another DVD Player will display the original titles. You can prepare your disc so that a DVD player can play the edited version.

Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen.

Select the line 'Make edits compatible' using CH+ A or

CH- B and confirm with OK .

a The line 'Make edits compatible' does not appear

b Your disc is already compatible. It does not need to be converted.

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Problem

'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long this process will last.

To confirm, press OK .'Working...' will appear on the screen. A bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the conversion.

Finalizing DVD+R discs

This function is necessary so that a DVD+R can be played in a DVD player. When this function is completed, no further recordings or changes can be made to the disc.

Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen.

Select 'Finalize disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK .

a 'Finalize disc' does not appear in the display.

b Either no DVD+R was inserted or the disc has already been finalized.

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

a The 'Settings for' menu does not appear

b If the disc was made on another DVD recorder, it is possible that this

menu cannot be opened. In this case, use the 'Finalize disc' function in the 'A' menu, submenu 'Features'.

Problem

'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long this process will last.

To confirm, press OK .'Working...' will appear on the screen. A bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the editing process.

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Erasing DVD+RWs

Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen.

Settings for Philips1

Disc name Philips1

Protection Unprotected

Erase disc Press OK

Select 'Erase disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with

OK .'This will erase all titles' Press OK to confirm'

appears on the screen.

If you want to delete all titles, confirm with OK . Otherwise, end by pressing D .

'Erasing disc' will appear on the TV screen.

After the disc has been successfully erased, the index picture screen will be empty.

If the disc is empty already, you cannot select 'Erase disc'.

Tip

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JProgramming a recording (TIMER)

General

Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD Recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period of one year.

To make a programmed recording, your DVD Recorder needs to know: * the date of the recording * the channel number of the TV channel * the start and stop time of the recording * the recording mode ('M1/M2/M2x/M3/M4/M6/M8') This information is saved in a TIMER block. Before you begin, make sure the clock is set. If the clock is not set, the 'Time/Date' menu will appear when you press the TIMER button.

Programming a recording with the 'VCR Plus+

system'

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, TV channel, start and end times. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode programming number. This 8-digit PlusCode number is found in most TV listings for magazines.

Switch on the TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked.

Select line 'VCR Plus+ system' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV program in your TV listings magazine. e.g.: 5-234-89 or 5 234 89 Enter 523489 for the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, you can clear the entry with CLEAR .

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Timer

VCR Plus+ system

PlusCode number

---------

Mo-Fr/Weekly Press SELECT

To store

Press OK

Selecting daily/weekly recordings

Using SELECT , select from the following options:

'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday. 'Weekly': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day).

Tip

Confirm with OK .

a The following message appears on the screen: 'Please enter

channel number'

b The channel number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to

the PlusCode number. Using C , D or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control, select the corresponding channel number (name) of the TV channel and confirm with OK .

a The following message appears on the screen: 'PlusCode

number wrong'

b The entered PlusCode number is incorrect. Repeat your entry or

cancel using the SYSTEM-MENU button.

b Check the time/date (see 'Setting the time & date' in 'Installing your

DVD recorder').

a The following message appears on the screen: 'Date does not

match Mon-Fri'

b A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming

can only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.

Problem

Timer

VCR Plus+ system

Date 01/22

Ch. 001

Start 08:30AM

End 10:30AM

Rec Mode M1

To store

Press OK

AM/PM Press SELECT

The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back and change the data. Select the appropriate input field with C or

D . Change the information with CH+ A , CH- B or the

number buttons 0..9 .

Change 'AM/PM'

Use the SELECT button to select 'AM'or'PM' in the input fields 'Start' and 'End'.

Changing the recording mode

Select 'RecMode' using C . Using CH- B , select the recording mode 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6', M8'.

Tip

If all information is correct, press the OK button. The information is stored in a TIMER block.

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To end, press TIMER .

Insert a recordable disc in the Recorder. The disc is checked.

Locate on the disc the position where you want to start the recording.

Switch the Recorder off with STANDBY m . The programmed recording will only function properly when the DVD Recorder has been switched off using the

STANDBY m button.

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the display.

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Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+

system

Switch on the TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked.

Timer

Timer Programming

Date 01/22

Ch.01Start

08:30AM

End 10:30AM

Rec Mode M1

Mo-Fr/Weekly Press SELECT

To store

Press OK

Select line 'Timer Programming' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C . The information will be displayed.

Select the entry field with D or C .

Enter information with CH- B , CH+ A or the number buttons

0..9 .

In the entry field 'Date', you first enter the month and then the date.

Selecting daily/weekly recordings

In 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options:

'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday 'Mo': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g.

Monday).

Change 'AM/PM'

Use the SELECT button to select 'AM'or'PM' in the input fields 'Start' and 'End'.

Changing the recording quality

Select the 'RecMode' input field using C . Use CH- B , CH+ A to select the recording mode.

Tip

If all information is correct, press the OK button. The information is stored in a TIMER block.

To end, press TIMER .

The disk you have inserted will be checked.

Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin.

Switch off with STANDBY m . The programmed recording will only function properly when the DVD Recorder has been switched off using the

STANDBY m button.

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the display.

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How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4).

With the Recorder on, press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked.

Select 'Timer List' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

Timer

Timer List

Date 01/22

--/--

Ch. 01

-----

Start 04:25PM

--:--

End 06:05PM

--:--

Rec Mode M2

---

Total record time: 01:40

To change Press ›

To exit

Press TIMER

Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change, or delete with CH- B or CH+ A .

Delete programmed recording

1 Press the CLEAR button. 2 Confirm with OK .'Timer Cleared' will briefly appear on the TV

screen. '--' appears rather than the displayed values

3 To end, press TIMER .

Tip

Press C . Select the entry field with D or C . If required, change the information with CH+ A , CH- B or the number buttons 0..9 .

In 'Date', you first enter the month and then the date.

Confirm with OK .

To end, press TIMER .

Switch off with STANDBY m .

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Problem solving for programmed recordings

PROBLEM SOLUTION

DVD Recorder does not respond

bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your DVD Recorder

manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m .

'Switch off, timer recording' flashes on the TV screen.

bThe DVD Recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed

recording. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY m . A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the DVD Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ).

Error message: 'Insert recordable disc'

bEither no disc was inserted or a disc was inserted that cannot be used for recordings. Insert a

disc that can be recorded upon. Locate on the disc the right position for the recording. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY m .

The error message 'Disc locked' appears briefly on

the screen.

bA protected disc was inserted. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual recording', section

'Preventing accidental erasing of discs '), or insert a different disc.

Error message: 'Memory full'

bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER , then all TIMER blocks are already

programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. Press the C button. Select the programmed recording (TIMER block) you want to check or clear using CH+ A or CH- B .

The 'Data error' message appears on the screen.

bThe data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time, and end

time of the programmed recording.

The message 'Collision' appears on the screen.

bThe timer recording overlaps with another timer recording. bIf you ignore this warning, the programmed recording with the early start time will start first.

The second recording will then lack the beginning.

bChange the information for one of the two recordings. bDelete one of the two recordings.

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KUser preferences

This section explains how to customize the DVD Recorder to your preferences. These icons indicate the following:

Picture settings

Sound settings

Language settings

Additional settings

Remote control settings

Control the DVD Recorder using the remote control of your Philips TV set

Disc settings

Recording settings

Installation

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In channel).

Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the TV screen.

Select 'A' with D or C and confirm with CH- B .

Select the corresponding function with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Select the corresponding line with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with the C button. Choose an item you want to adjust, using the instructions provided on the following pages.

Select the corresponding function with CH- B or CH+ A ,or select the setting with D or C . Choose an item you want to adjust, using the instructions provided on the following pages.

Confirm the new setting by pressing OK .

To close the menu item, press D .

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Picture settings

You can select the following functions in this menu:

Picture

TV shape 16:9

Black level shift Off

Video shift ï

Component video output Interlaced

'TV shape'

The picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV:

'4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' display with black bars on the top and bottom '4:3 panscan': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed '16:9' : for wide-screen TV (frame ratio 16:9)

'Black level shift'

Adapts the color dynamic for NTSC playback when set to 'On'.

'Video shift'

This allows you to move the picture left or right using the D , C buttons in order to adjust the picture to your TV screen.

'Component video output'

This allows you to switch the Component Video signal between 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan.' Warning If your TV has separate connections for 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan' or it does not switch automatically between the two, it is possible that no picture will appear on the TV after it is switched from one to the other.

Select the setting you need with SELECT . Choose Progressive Scan only if your TV has Progressive Scan.

Confirm with OK .

a No picture appears on the TV after switching

Check the display of your DVD recorder. 'PRO': 'Progressive Scan' is on No display: 'Interlaced' is on. Switch your TV to the corresponding input jack or select the corresponding connection. You can also switch the Component video output signal as follows:

1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord.

2 Hold down N on the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the

power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) appears on the display.

3 If you want to switch back, repeat steps 1 and 2 . 'PRO' disappears

from the display. The DVD Recorder is switched to 'Interlaced.'

Problem

User preferences

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Sound settings

Depending on the audio outputs being used, this menu provides you with a selection of settings. If you are only using the analog audio outputs (red and white L AUDIO R OUT , AUDIO OUT jacks), select 'Off' in the 'Digital output' menu.

Sound

Digital output All

Analog output Stereo

Night mode Off

'Digital output'

You can select one of the following settings for devices that are connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack:

'All' : Dolby Digital and DTS signals are going out unchanged to the digital output. MPEG-2

multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). Use receivers/amplifiers with a digital multichannel sound decoder.

'PCM only' : Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code

Modulation). For receivers/amplifiers without a digital multichannel sound decoder.

'Off' : digital output is off.

For devices with an analog audio input.

'Analog output'

You can select from the following settings for devices connected to the analog outputs ( L AUDIO R OUT , AUDIO OUT ).

'Stereo' : For devices that use neither DolbySurround nor TruSurround. Only use this setting

when the DVD Recorder is connected to a stereo TV.

'Surround' : Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel are mixed to a Dolby Surround-compatible

two-channel output signal. For devices with a Dolby Surround / Pro Logic decoder .

'Night mode'

Night mode optimizes the sound dynamics at low volume. This causes less disturbance in quiet environments. This setting only functions with Dolby Digital Audio on DVDs.

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Language settings

You can select the following settings in this menu:

Language

Playback audio English

Recording audio Stereo

Subtitle English

Menu English

'Playback audio'

Audio language of DVDs

'Recording audio'

Audio recording

'Subtitle'

Subtitle language

'Menu'

Screen menu language

Additional settings

You can select the following functions in this menu:

Features

Status box On

Standby Normal

Display Bright

'Status box'

Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays the current operating status on the TV screen (counter, playback, recording, TV channel,...). You can switch off the information about the operating status so as to avoid recording this information when making recordings.

'On': The OSD information appears with every selected mode for a few seconds, then disappears

again.

'Off': The OSD information is switched off. It can no longer be displayed on the screen.

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'Standby'

To save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the DVD recorder. Programmed (TIMER) recordings will still take place. Moreover, you can present the most important features of the DVD Recorder in scrolling text in the display (demo).

'Low power': If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY m , the clock display is not

visible.

'Normal': If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY m , the clock display is visible.

'Demo mode': If the DVD Recorder is switched off with the STANDBY m button, a list of the

most important features is shown in the display.

'Display'

You can change the brightness of the display on the DVD recorder. This setting only affects the DVD Recorder when it is switched on.

'Bright': The display appears with normal brightness.

'Dimmed': The display appears less bright.

'Off': The display is switched off.

Remote control settings

In this menu you can set the remote control type to which your DVD Recorder should respond:

'DVD player': The DVD Recorder also responds to a DVD player remote control (remote

control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions.

'DVD recorder': The DVD Recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.

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Disc feature menu

In this menu you can make changes that relate to the disc:

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

'Access control'

Please read the next chapter on 'Access control (child lock)'.

'Auto resume'

If playback of a pre-recorded DVD or VCD is interrupted ( STOP h or OPEN/CLOSE J ), playback will be restarted at the exact location when the disc is reinserted. This function does not only apply to the current disc but also to the last 20 discs you played.

If desired, this function can be turned off.

'PBC'

This line only appears when a VCD has been inserted. This function is used to activate or deactivate the PBC menu (playback control) of Video CDs. For more information, please see the chapter on 'Playback', 'Playback of a (Super) Video CD'.

'Finalize disc'

This feature allows you to finalize DVD+R discs. If the disc has already been finalized this line will appear darker.

'Adapt disc format'

If a DVD+RW has been recorded in a computer drive or in another DVD recorder, the index screen may not be displayed correctly. This feature allows you to change the format of the disc. This function is therefore only visible if the disc format is different.

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LAccess control (Child lock)

Child lock (DVD and VCD)

This function can prevent children from viewing discs. When in use, a four-digit code (PIN) must be entered in order to play a disc. In addition, you can set a disc to be played 'always' or 'once' despite the child lock.

•)'Play always': This disc has been placed in a list that fits 50 such 'child safe discs'. When more than 50 discs have been added to the list, the oldest disc is removed to make room for the new one. 'Child safe' will appear on the screen at the start of playback.

•)'Play once': This disc can be played only once. The PIN must be reentered the next time you try to play the disc.

Activating/Deactivating the child lock

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

'Access control' will bne selected. Press C .

Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code of your choice. If this is you first time entering your code, you must enter this code a second time to confirm it.

Select 'Child lock' using CH+ A or CH- B and press C .

Select '5' using CH- B or CH+ A .

Confirm with OK .

To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU .

If you activated Child Lock, you will need to enter the four-digit PIN in order to play locked discs. To deactivate the child lock, select the '

' icon in 9 .

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Authorizing discs

Insert the disc. After a short check, the access control menu will appear on the screen.

Using CH+ A or CH- B , select 'Play once'or'Play always.'

Use the number buttons 0..9 to enter your PIN.

Double-sided DVDs can have a unique ID number for each side. To completely authorize these discs, you must authorize each side separately. 'Multi-volume' VCDs can also have a unique ID number for each volume. To authorize the complete set, each volume must be authorized separately.

Locking authorized discs

Proceed as follows to lock an authorized disc.

Insert the disc. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

Press STOP h while the icon '

' is being displayed. The

icon will change to '



'. This disc is now locked for further

use.

Parental control (DVD video only)

Movies on DVDs may contain scenes which are not suitable for children. DVDs sometimes come with rating information for the entire DVD or only for certain scenes. Affected scenes are rated from 1 to 8. If a scene with such a rating is recognized during playback, the DVD Recorder compares the Parental control rating with that of the DVD scene. If the scene rating exceeds the Parental control rating, an alternative scene will be played back (if available). Most DVDs apply the rating to an entire DVD. Therefore, if certain scenes exceed the rating you select, the entire disc will be blocked from viewing.

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Activating/Deactivating the parental control

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear on the top of the TV screen.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C .

Enter a four-digit code of your choice. If you are entering the code for the first time, you must enter it again to confirm.

Select 'Parental level' with CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C . A bar appears for selecting the parental control level.

Select the corresponding parental level using CH- B ,

CH+ A or the number buttons 0..9 .

What do the parental levels mean?

Rating 0 (displayed as '--') parental control is not active. Rating 1 (childsafe) Rating 8 (for adults only)

What happens when a DVD scene with a higher rating than authorized is played?

If the Recorder cannot find a suitable alternative, playback is stopped until the four-digit code is entered.

Tip

Confirm with OK . To end, press repeatedly D and then

SYSTEM-MENU .

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Changing the country

The Parental control levels depend on the country in which the DVD was manufactured. Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply.

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C .

Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code of your choice. If this is you first time entering your code, you must enter this code a second time to confirm it.

Select 'Change country' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

Select your country or that of the DVD using CH+ A or

CH- B and confirm with OK .

To end, press D and then SYSTEM-MENU .

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Changing the PIN

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel).

Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m .

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C .

Select line '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C .

Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code. If this is you first time entering your code, you must enter this code a second time to confirm it.

Select the line 'Change code' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

Enter the new code with the number buttons 0..9 . Re-enter the code for confirmation.

To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU .

I forgot my code.

When it asks for the code (step 7 ), press the STOP h button four times and then press OK . The code entry is now deactivated. You can now enter a new code as described above.

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MBefore you call technical support

If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, it may be caused by one of the following reasons. You can also call the customer service center in your country. The telephone numbers can be found in the back of this instruction manual. You can also visit our web page 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' . Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) ready. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Your DVD Recorder does not respond to any button being pressed, and 'IS TV ON?' appears in the display:

bDevice is in initial installation mode: Switch on the TV, switch over to the DVD Recorder jack

or, if you have only connected the DVD Recorder to an antenna cable, select channel 3 or 4 on the TV. Now the menu for language selection should appear. Read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.

The device does not react to the touch of a button, the remote control is working:

b'Dealer Mode' is on: All buttons at the front of the DVD Recorder are locked.

To switch off this function:

1 Disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power outlet. 2 Press and hold down STOP h and OPEN/CLOSE J and re-connect the

Recorder to the power supply.

3 As soon as the time or '--:--' appears in the display (6 - 10 seconds), release

STOP h and OPEN/CLOSE J .

Your DVD Recorder does not respond to any button being pressed.

bThere is no power. Check the power supply. bA programmed recording (TIMER) is currently being made: If desired, cancel the programmed

recording (Timer) with STANDBY m .

bThere is a technical problem: Disconnect from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then connect

again. If this doesn't help, reset your DVD Recorder to the default factory settings.

Resetting the DVD Recorder to default factory settings

bWarning:

All the information stored in the memory (programs, time, TIMER) will be reset (deleted).

1 Disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power outlet. 2 Press and hold down the STANDBY-ON m button on the front of the Recorder

while reconnecting to the power outlet.

3 Release STANDBY-ON m when 'IS TV ON?' appears in the display. All the

information stored in the memory (programs, time, TIMER) will be reset (cleared).

Read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.

Remote control does not work:

bRemote control is not pointing at the device: Point the remote control at the DVD recorder.

See if the 'o(((' appears on the display briefly each time you press a remote control button. If it does, the Recorder is receiving information from the remote correctly.

bThere is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds, and then re-insert

them.

bBatteries are weak: Replace the batteries.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

No playback on DVD recorder:

bThere is no recording on the disc: Change disc. bYou inserted the wrong disc type: Your Recorder can play the following disc types: DVD

Video, (Super)Video-CD, DVD+R(W), Audio-CD, , MP3-CDs

bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing up. bThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD Recorder must match. bThe child lock is on. Read chapter 'Access Control (Child Lock)' bYou have selected or set the wrong channel number on the TV for the DVD recorder: Select

the correct channel number on the TV (channel 3 or 4).

bThe cable connecting the TV and the DVD Recorder may be loose. Check the cable.

I cannot playback (Super) Video CDs

bIt is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You

can see this in status field 'PBC OFF'. To activate this function, proceed as follows:

1 Press SYSTEM-MENU while the (Super) Video-CD is inserted. 2 Select '

' using D or C .

3 Select line 'Features' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C . 4 Select 'On' in line 'PBC' using CH- B or CH+ A . 5 Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU .

Poor playback on DVD Recorder (distorted picture/distorted sound)

bYour TV is not properly adjusted. bThe disc is dirty: Clean the disc. bSometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD

recorder.

No recording possible. bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong program

number: Check TV channels stored.

bDisc is write-protected (cannot be recorded on): Remove write-protection or change the disc.

For more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' on the 'Manual Recording'.

bA finalized DVD+R has been inserted. Change disc.

Programmed recording does not work:

bYou have set the wrong time or date: Check time/date. bYou have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block). bA locked disc was inserted: Remove disc lock. bA finalized DVD+R has been inserted. Change disc.

The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the VCR Plus+ system.

1 Enter the PlusCode programming number of the desired TV channel. 2 Confirm with OK . 3 Check the channel number in the 'Ch.' input field 4 If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select this entry field and

change the channel number.

5 Confirm with OK .

There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.

bBefore recording, select the recording mode as described in chapter 'Manual Recording',

section 'Selecting the recording mode (quality)'.

bChange the modulator channel. During standby hold on the remote the button 3 pressed to

switch to channel 3. With button 4 you switch to channel 4.

bHave your antenna or cable TV signal checked.

Distorted sound coming from a connected hifi amplifier

bThe DVD Recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This input jack is

provided only for record players without a preamplifier. Connect to a different audio input.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

The picture is distorted or blackandwhite during playback.

bThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC). bThe recording can be made in color only when the TV channels or the connected additional

device sends a color signal. Black-and-white signals without color information (color subcarriers) cannot be recorded in color.

No sound signal at the digital output

bCheck whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and the connected additional

devices.

A DVD+RW cannot be played on certain DVD players

bIf a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it: Please observe

the following 'Minimum recording times': Recording mode 'M1': 5 minutes, 'M2': 10 minutes, 'M2x': 13 minutes, 'M3': 15 minutes, 'M4': 20 minutes 'M6': 30 minutes 'M8': 30 minutes

bSome DVD players cannot playback DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by

using a special function:

1 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the

tray.

2 Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The

disc is modified.

3 If this fails to produce the desired result, repeat the procedure using the number

button 3 on the remote control.

4 You can restore the disc to its original condition by pressing and holding 1 .

Warning!

There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this procedure. Therefore, apply this function with particular care.

Other disc errors bIf it is impossible to play a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the

following function. The disc will only be prepared for deletion. It will be deleted only after the next recording has taken place.

1 Clean the disc. 2 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the

tray.

3 Hold down CLEAR on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is

prepared for deletion.

4 Start recording as with an empty disc.

Other disc errors (DVD+R), 'Disc contains unknown data'

bThis message may appear if you insert a disc that was not finalised. DVD+R's that have not

been finalised are very sensitive to fingerprints, dust, or dirt. This may cause problems during recording. To use the disc again, follow the next steps

1 Make sure that the surface of the disc is clean. 2 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the defect DVD+R but do not

close the tray.

3 Hold down 5 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc will be read

('READING' appears on the display) and the DVD recorder will start the repair process. This may take up to four times as much time as the recording, in which the error occurred.

4 If the disc is recovered, the index screen will appear.

Please observe the following: Error during recording: The title may be missing. Error while changing the title/index picture: The original title/index picture may be visible. Error while finalizing: The disc appears not to have been finalized.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

The index screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted

bYou can finalise the disc using the following function:

1 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the defect DVD+R but do not

close the tray.

2 Hold down 4 on the remote control until the tray closes.

'FINALIZE' appears in the display. Finalising begins. This may take up to three minutes.

3 If finalising has been successful, the index screen will appear.

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RENEWED

90 DAY

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Visite nuestro sitio web a http://www.philips.com

Devuelva hoy su tarjeta de Registro de garantía, para asegurarse

que recibirá todos los beneficios a los que tiene derecho.

Una vez que haya registrado su compra PHILIPS, usted queda calificado para recibir todos los privilegios inherentes a la posesión de un producto PHILIPS. De modo que complete y devuelva de inmediato la Tarjeta de registro de garantía incluida en su compra. Y aproveche estos importantes beneficios.

Verificación de garantía

El registro de su producto dentro de un plazo de 10 días confirma su derecho a una máxima protección según los términos y condiciones de su garantía PHILIPS.

Confirmación del propietario

Su Tarjeta de registrode garantía completada sirve como verificación de propiedad en caso de robo o pérdida del producto.

Registro del modelo

La inmediata devolución de su Tarjeta de registro de garantía le garantiza que recibirá toda la información y ofertas especiales a que tiene derecho como propietario de su modelo.

¡Felicitaciones por su compra y bienvenido a la "familia"!

Estimado propietario de un producto PHILIPS:

Gracias por su confianza en PHILIPS. Usted ha escogido uno de los productos mejor construidos y con mejor respaldo disponibles hoy en día. Y haremos todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance por mantenerle satisfecho con su compra durante muchos años venideros. Como miembro de la "familia" PHILIPS, usted tiene derecho a estar protegido por una de las garantías más completas y redes de servicio más sobresalientes de la industria. Lo que es más, su compra le garantiza que recibirá toda la información y ofertas especiales a las que tiene derecho, además de un fácil acceso a los accesorios desde nuestra cómoda red de compra desde el hogar. Y lo que es más importante, usted puede confiar en nuestro irrestricto compromiso con su satisfacción total. Todo esto es nuestra manera de decirle bienvenido y gracias por invertir en un producto PHILIPS.

Sinceramente,

Lawrence J. Blanford Presidente y Gerente General

P.S.Recuerde que para aprovechar al máximo su

producto PHILIPS, debe devolver su Tarjeta de registro de la garantía dentro de 10 días. Envíela ahora mismo!

Conozca estos

símbolos de seguridad

Este "relámpago" indica material no aislado dentro de su unidad que

puede causar una descarga eléctrica. Para la seguridad de todos en su hogar, por favor no retire la cubierta del producto.

El "signo de exclamación" llama la

atención hacia funciones de las que

debería lee con atención la literatura adjunta para evitar problemas operativos y de mantenimiento.

ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR RIESGOS DE INCENDIO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA O A LA HUMEDAD.

PRECAUCIÓN: Para evitar descargas eléctricas, haga coincidir la paleta ancha del enchufe con la ranura ancha e introdúzcala hasta el fondo.

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.

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Información de seguridad

Precauciones de seguridad

Advertencia: Para evitar cualquier riesgo de incendio o choque, no debe exponer este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Advertencia de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC): Todo cambio o modificación no autorizado en este equipo invalidará la autoridad del usuario para operarlo.

Seguridad láser

Esta unidad emplea un rayo láser. Únicamente el personal calificado de servicio puede retirar la cubierta o intentar dar servicio a este dispositivo, debido a la posibilidad de lesiones en los ojos. PRECAUCIÓN: Uso de controles o ajustes, o procedimientos distintos a los aquí especificados, pueden ocasionar una exposición peligrosa a la radiación. Esta unidad cumple con los Reglamentos FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR 1040.10. PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando la unidad se abre y se anula el seguro, hay radiación láser visible e invisible. No mire el rayo. El rayo se ubica dentro, cerca del mecanismo de la unidad.

Información especial para usuarios Canadienses

Este aparato digital no excede los límites de Clase B para emisiones de ruidos de radiofrecuencia de aparatos digitales, tal como se establece en los Reglamentos de interferencia de radio del Departamento Canadiense de Comunicaciones.

Interferencia para radio / televisión

Se ha probado este equipo y se encuentra que cumple con los límites para un dispositivo digital Clase B, de conformidad con la Parte 15 de los Reglamentos FCC. Dichos límites están diseñados para proporcionar protección razonable contra interferencia dañina en instalaciones residenciales. Este equipo genera, utiliza y puede radiar energía de radiofrecuencia y, si no se instala y utiliza de acuerdo con las instrucciones, puede ocasionar una interferencia dañina a las radiocomunicaciones. Sin embargo, no existe garantía que no habrá interferencia en una instalación en particular. Si este equipo causa interferencia dañina a la recepción de radio o televisión, lo que se puede determinar encendiendo y apagando el equipo, se alienta al usuario a intentar corregir la interferencia llevando a cabo una o más de las siguientes medidas:

1) Reorientar o reubicar la antena receptora.

2) Incrementar la separación entre el equipo y el receptor.

3) Conectar el equipo a un enchufe que pertenezca a un circuito distinto al cual está conectado el receptor.

4) Consultar al proveedor o a un técnico experimentado en radio / televisión para obtener ayuda.

Nota para el técnico de instalación del sistema de televisión por cable:

Este recordatorio es para señalarle al técnico de instalación del sistema de televisión por cable (CATV) el Artículo 820-40 del Código NEC (Código Nacional Eléctrico) que proporciona los lineamientos para una conexión adecuada a tierra y, en particular, especifica que el cable aterrizado debe conectarse al sistema de tierra del edificio, tan cerca del punto de la entrada del cable como resulte práctico.

Protección de derechos de autor

Se prohíbe la copia, transmisión, presentación pública y renta de discos no autorizados. Este producto incluye tecnología de protección de los derechos de autor que está protegido con los derechos de los métodos de ciertas patentes en Estados Unidos y otros derechos de propiedad intelectual de Macrovision Corporation y otros propietarios de derechos de autor. El uso de esta tecnología de protección de derechos de autor debe estar autorizado por Macrovision Corporation y está diseñado para usos domésticos ilimitados, a menos que así lo autorice Macrovision Corporation. Se prohíbe la ingeniería inversa y el desensamble.

Declaración de conformidad

Número de modelo: DVDR615/17 Nombre comercial: PHILIPS Parte responsable: Philips Consumer Electronics N.A.

P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 1-800-531-0039

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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Lea estas instrucciones.

2. Conserve estas instrucciones.

3. Lea todos los avisos.

4. Siga todas las instrucciones.

5. No utilice este aparato cerca dei agua.

6. Para limpiar el aparato utilice sólo un trapo seco.

7. No tape las aperturas de ventilación. Proceda a instalación de acuerdo con las instrucciones dei fabricante.

8. No instale el equipo cerca de fuentes de calor Como

radiadores, calentadorcs, estufas o cualquer otro aparato (incluyendo los amplificadores) generador de calor.

9. No anule la seguridad de la clavija de corriente (ya sea de tipo

polarizado o con toma de tierra Las clavijas polarizadas tienen dos patillas, una más ancha que la otra. Las que disponen de toma de tierra tienen dos patiltas y una tercera que es la de conexión a tierra. Tanto la patilla más ancha como la toma de tierra han sido incorporadas a la clavija para su seguridad personal. Si la clavija suministrada con el equipo no es compatible con su toma de corriente, consulte a un electricista para sustituir la toma de corriente obsoleta.

10.Proteja debidamente el cable impidiendo que pueda pisarse o incluso perforarse, especialmente en la parte más próxima a la clavija y en el punto de salida del equipo.

11.Utilice exclusivamente aquellos dispositivos/accesorios recomendados por el fabricante.

12. Coloque el equipo exclusivamente sobre

aquellos carros, bases, tripodes, soportes o mesas especificados por el comerciante o vendidos con el equipo. Cuando utilice un carro, tenga cuidado al desplazar el conjunto carro/equipo para evitar posibles daños por vuelco.

13.Desenchufe el aparato durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando no vaya a ser utilizado durante largo tiempo.

14.Confie ei mantenimiento y las reparaciones a personal técnico especializado. El equipo deberá repararse siempre que haya resultado dañado de alguna manera, como por ejemplo por daños en el cable o en la clavija, por derrame de liquido sobre el equipo, por objetos que hubieran podido introducirse en su interior, por exposición del equipo a la lluvia o a ambientes húmedos, cuando el equipo no funcione con normalidad o cuando hubiera sufrido algún tipo de caida.

15.Uso de las pilas PRECAUCIÓN - Para prevenir escapes en las pilas, que pueden ocasionar lesiones fisicas o daños en la unidad:

• lnstale todas las pilas correctamente, + y  como está

marcado en la unidad.

• No mezcle las pilas (viejas con nuevas o de carbono y

alcalinas , etc),

• Extraiga las pilas cuando no vaya a usar la unidad durante

largo tiempo.

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MONITOR Monitor: Con esta tecla puede conmutar entre la reproducción de un

disco o la imagen del sintonizador interno (canal de TV).

STANDBY m Apagar / encender: apagar/encender el aparato, interrumpir cualquier

función, interrumpir una grabación programada (TIMER)

TV/DVD Conmutador TV / DVD: conmuta la señal de la antena directamente

al televisor. Con esta tecla se puede conmutar entre el grabador de DVD y la señal de la antena si el grabador de DVD se ha conectado al televisor con un sólo cable de antena.

T/C Título / Capítulo: Selección directa de '

' (título)/'C' (capítulo) en la

barra de menús para seleccionar títulos o capítulos con CH- B ,

CH+ A . Si en la pantalla aparece 'INFO', se ve el menú de Índice de un disco grabado o bien reproduce una secuencia introductoria. En ese caso, esta función no está disponible.

PLAY MODE Modo de reproducción: seleccionar entre Repetir, Reproducción

aleatoria (Shuffle) e Intro-scan

REC MODE Tipo de grabación (calidad de la imagen): seleccionar la duración

máxima de grabación permitida

0..9 Teclas numéricas:0-9

DISC-MENU Menú Disco: visualizar el menú del DVD o la imagen del Índice

SYSTEM-MENU Menú Sistema: acceder al menú principal / salir del menú principal

(barra de menús en el borde superior de la pantalla)

SELECT Seleccionar: seleccionar funciones / valores

OK Memorizar y confirmar: memorizar / confirmar la entrada

DC Teclas de cursor : hacia la izquierda, la derecha

CH+ A Teclas de cursor / más : cursor hacia arriba / siguiente canal

CH- B Teclas de cursor / menos : cursor hacia abajo / canal anterior

TIMER TIMER: programar grabaciones con / sin sistema VCR Plus+

o bien

modificar/borrar una grabación programada

FSS FSS: Visualizar el menú de edición para discos de DVD+R(W),

establecer las marcas de los capítulos

RETURN Atrás: regresar al paso anterior del menú dentro de un CD vídeo

(VCD). Esto también funciona en determinados DVD.

CLEAR Borrar: borrar la última entrada / borrar una grabación programada

(TIMER)

PLAY G Reproducción: Reproducir un disco grabado.

N Seleccionar título anterior / Búsqueda hacia atrás:

Pulsar dos veces la tecla durante la reproducción: capítulo anterior / pieza o título anterior Mantener pulsada la tecla: búsqueda hacia atrás Mantener pulsada la tecla durante la imagen fija: cámara lenta hacia atrás