Philips DVDR 725H-05 User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction 1.........................................

Convenience of watching 1...............................................................................

- Watching DVD discs 1....................................................................................

- Watching TV via HDD 1.................................................................................

- Flextime 1...........................................................................................................

- Instant replay/skip 1..........................................................................................

- Pause live TV 1..................................................................................................

- Easy navigation 1...............................................................................................

- The Disc Manager 1..........................................................................................

- Time Shift Buffer 1............................................................................................

- Simultaneous recording and playback 1.......................................................

- Media Browser 2...............................................................................................

Convenience of programming 2.......................................................................

Convenience of recording 2..............................................................................

Convenience of editing 2...................................................................................

Convenience of archiving 2...............................................................................

Warnings/information 3.........................

Important 3...........................................................................................................

- Important instructions for the HDD 3........................................................

Trademark and license information 4.............................................................

Important information for customers in Great Britain 4...........................

How to read our user manual 5.......................................................................

Content of the box 5..........................................................................................

- Operating instructions, Quick Start Guide and Guarantee booklet 5..

- DVD-Recorder/Harddisk 5.............................................................................

- Remote control and batteries 5....................................................................

- Aerial cable 5.....................................................................................................

- Scart cable (Euro-AV cable) 5........................................................................

- Mains cable 5......................................................................................................

- G-LINK transmitter 5......................................................................................

Introduction to the set 6........................

The remote control 6.........................................................................................

- Remote control buttons 6..............................................................................

Front of the device 8..........................................................................................

Back of the device 9............................................................................................

- Type plate 9........................................................................................................

- S-video input socket 16...................................................................................

- Video (CVBS) input socket 16.......................................................................

Connecting audio devices 17.............................................................................

- Connecting to the analog audio sockets 17................................................

- Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets 17.......................

Connecting to the mains 18..............................................................................

Initial Installation 18...............................

Initial installation 18.............................................................................................

Initial Installation of the GUIDE

Plus+ system 21.......................................

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®System 21........................................................

- 'Setup' 21.............................................................................................................

- Finalise set-up 22...............................................................................................

Installing the 'External receiver 1' 23...............................................................

- Finalise set up of the external receiver 25..................................................

Additional installation features 26........

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

Sorting TV channels with 'Follow TV' 27........................................................

Manual TV channel search 28............................................................................

Sorting and deleting TV channels manually 29..............................................

Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 30.............................................

Setting the time and date 31..............................................................................

Setting the language 32.......................................................................................

The GUIDE Plus+®System 33................

Using the GUIDE Plus+®System 33...............................................................

- General information 33....................................................................................

The 'Grid' screen 34............................................................................................

The 'Search' screen 35........................................................................................

The 'Schedule' screen 36....................................................................................

The 'Info' screen 36.............................................................................................

The 'Editor' screen 37.........................................................................................

The 'Setup' screen 37..........................................................................................

Installation 10..........................................

Preparing the remote control for operation 10...........................................

- Using your DVD-Recorder remote control with your TV 10...............

Connecting to the TV (standard configuration) 11......................................

- Connecting the aerial 11..................................................................................

- Connecting the scart cable 11........................................................................

- Connection with the aerial cable only 11....................................................

Connecting to the TV (alternative configurations) 12.................................

- Connection via composite video (CVBS) cable 12....................................

- Connection via a S-Video (Y/C) cable 12....................................................

- Connection via a component video (Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable (no

progressive scan) 12............................................................................................

Connecting additional devices 14..........

Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket 14...................

- Connecting an external receiver 14..............................................................

Connecting G-LINK transmitter 15.................................................................

Connecting additional devices via aerial cable only 15................................

Connecting a video recorder, DVD player. 16.............................................

Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets 16........................................

- Digital (DV) input socket 16...........................................................................

Playback from an optical disc 38...........

Disc's you can use 38..........................................................................................

- Regional code 38...............................................................................................

- Cleaning the discs 38........................................................................................

- General notes on playback 38........................................................................

- Switch over to the actual TV channel during playback 39.......................

Inserting a disc 39................................................................................................

Playing a DVD video disc 39..............................................................................

- Regional code 39...............................................................................................

Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc 40.......................................................................

Playing an audio CD 40.......................................................................................

Playing an MP3 CD 41.........................................................................................

Playing a (Super) Video CD 41.........................................................................

Additional playback features 42............

General 42.............................................................................................................

Searching on disc [DVD, (S)VCD, CD] 42....................................................

Still picture [DVD, (S)VCD, CD] 42...............................................................

Slow motion [DVD, (S)VCD, CD] 42.............................................................

Search by time [DVD, (S)VCD] 43..................................................................

Repeat/Shuffle play [DVD, (S)VCD] 43...........................................................

Table of contents

- Repeating a passage (A-B) 43.........................................................................

Scan feature [DVD] 43.......................................................................................

Camera angle [DVD] 44.....................................................................................

Zoom feature [DVD, (S)VCD] 44...................................................................

Select the audio language [DVD, (S)VCD] 44...............................................

Subtitles [DVD] 45..............................................................................................

Disc Manager (DM) 46............................

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

Adding a disc to the Disc Manager 46.............................................................

Removing discs from the Disc Manager 47....................................................

Searching for a title in the Disc Manager 48..................................................

Searching discs 48................................................................................................

Playback from the HDD 49....................

General 49.............................................................................................................

- The Media Browser 49....................................................................................

Change order in the media browser 50.........................................................

Colour key functionality in the Media Browser 50......................................

The Time Shift Buffer 51....................................................................................

- Navigation in the Time Shift Buffer 51.........................................................

Additional playback features 52........................................................................

- Search by time 52..............................................................................................

- Repeat 52............................................................................................................

- Zoom feature 52...............................................................................................

Recording on the HDD 53.....................

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

- The recoding mode 53.....................................................................................

- Useful information 53.......................................................................................

- Flush/erase the Time Shift Buffer 54.............................................................

Start manual recordings 54................................................................................

- Starting a recording with data from the GUIDE Plus+

- Starting a recording without data from the GUIDE Plus+

- Starting a recording from the current position (from here onward) 54

End recordings 55................................................................................................

- Ending a recording automatically 55.............................................................

- Ending a recording at the live position 55...................................................

- Ending a recording at the actual position in the Time Shift Buffer 55...

Recordings from the Time Shift Buffer 55.....................................................

- Mark an entire title 55.....................................................................................

- Mark part of a title 55......................................................................................

Recording from a camcorder connected to the front sockets 56............

Recording from a video recorder/DVD player 57.......................................

Direct Record 58.................................................................................................

- Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 58........................................................

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (sat recording) 59............

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system 54.......

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system 54.

Recording on a DVD+RW, DVD+R 60.

General 60.............................................................................................................

- Discs you can use 60........................................................................................

- Two way compatibility 60...............................................................................

Archiving (storing) titles on a DVD+RW, DVD+R 61................................

Finalising a DVD+R 62........................................................................................

Protect disc against accidental recordings 62................................................

Programming a recording (TIMER) 63.

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

Programming recordings with the GUIDE Plus+

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System 64....................

Programming recordings with the VIDEO PLus+

Manual programmed recordings 66.................................................................

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

Cancel a programmed recording in progress 67..........................................

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System 65...................

Edit title on HDD 68...............................

General 68.............................................................................................................

- The media browser 68.....................................................................................

Delete titles/recordings from the HDD 68...................................................

Editing the title stored on the HDD 69..........................................................

- 'Video edit' 69....................................................................................................

Editing the recorded name 70...........................................................................

Divide title 71.......................................................................................................

Insert/remove chapter markers 72..................................................................

Hide chapters (sections) 72...............................................................................

Edit title DVD+RW, DVD+R 74............

General 74.............................................................................................................

Insert chapter markers 75.................................................................................

Hiding chapters 75...............................................................................................

Deleting chapter markers 76.............................................................................

Changing the index picture 77..........................................................................

Dividing titles 77...................................................................................................

Editing recording titles (name) 78....................................................................

Playing the entire title 78...................................................................................

Erasing recordings/titles 79................................................................................

Disc information and status 80.........................................................................

- Changing the disc name 80.............................................................................

- Finishing editing 81............................................................................................

- Finalising DVD+R discs 81..............................................................................

- Erasing DVD+RW Disc's 81...........................................................................

Menu overview 82...................................

User preferences / settings I 84.............

General 84.............................................................................................................

Toolbar 85.............................................................................................................

- Options 85..........................................................................................................

'Audio' 85...............................................................................................................

'Zoom' 85...............................................................................................................

'Time search' 85...................................................................................................

'Subpictures' 85.....................................................................................................

Preferences 85......................................................................................................

- Recording 85......................................................................................................

'Record mode' 85.................................................................................................

'Camera mode' 86................................................................................................

'Chapters' 86.........................................................................................................

'HDD buffer' 86....................................................................................................

'Language' 86.........................................................................................................

'Sat record' 86.......................................................................................................

'Direct Record' 86...............................................................................................

'Filter' 86................................................................................................................

'Safety Slot' 87.......................................................................................................

'Set up' 87..............................................................................................................

- 'System' 87..........................................................................................................

'Auto delete' 87....................................................................................................

'Jump forward' 87.................................................................................................

'Jump back' 87.......................................................................................................

'Installation' 87......................................................................................................

'Flush Buffer' 87....................................................................................................

Table of contents

User preferences /settings II 88.............

General 88.............................................................................................................

Picture settings 88................................................................................................

Sound settings 89.................................................................................................

Language settings 90............................................................................................

Additional settings 90..........................................................................................

Disk feature menu 91..........................................................................................

Access control (Child Lock) 92.............

Child lock [HDD, DVD, (S)VCD] 92..............................................................

- Activating/deactivating child lock 92.............................................................

- Authorising a disc 92........................................................................................

- Locking unlocked discs 92...............................................................................

Parental level control [DVD] 93.......................................................................

- Activating/deactivating parental level control 93........................................

- Changing the country 93.................................................................................

Changing the PIN code 94.................................................................................

Information on the screen of your TV95

Symbols in the menu bar 95..............................................................................

- Menu bar 1 95....................................................................................................

- Menu bar 2 95....................................................................................................

Field for temporary messages 95.....................................................................

Status field 96........................................................................................................

- Disc type symbols 96........................................................................................

- Operating mode symbols 96...........................................................................

Symbols in the 'Media Browser' 96..................................................................

Symbols in the 'Time Shift Buffer' 96...............................................................

The DVD recorder display 97................

The symbols on your DVD recorder display 97..........................................

Messages in the DVD recorder display 97.....................................................

Before you call an engineer 99..............

TV brands supported code numbers 107

Introduction

Convenience of watching

Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS
equipment.

Thank you for buying a DVDR 725H/05. The
following pages explain the main features to help you
understand how the DVDR 725H/05 works.
You will find step-by-step descriptions of each
function in the respective chapter of the User
manual.

 Watching DVD discs

Your 'DVDR 725H/05' plays back DVDs, Audio and (S)Video CDs, and
MP3 CDs. You can play back and edit the stored TV shows (or
camcorder recordings), and save (archive) these on DVD+RW,
DVD+R media for later viewing.

 Watching TV via HDD

But your 'DVDR 725H/05' is more than just an ordinary DVD recorder
with a built-in hard disk.
From now on, you can use your TV as a monitor and tune to the TV
channels on this DVD recorder, taking advantage of features like
FlexTime, Instant Replay, or the abitity to pause live TV.

 Flextime

With FlexTime, you can watch or rewind a TV show while it is being
recorded.
You don't have to wait until the end of the recording before starting
playback see chapter 'Recording on the HDD'.

 Instant replay/skip

You can repeat a scene of a live TV show at the touch of a button, as
often as you like. You can also skip a scene of a live TV show with the
touch of a button.

 Pause live TV

You can pause a live TV show by pressing a button, to answer a phone
call, while recording continues. You can resume playback of the show
at the point it was interrupted.

 Easy navigation

To navigate through the stored content you can choose from various
possibilities.

 The Disc Manager

This is an integrated database in the DVD recorder that remembers
the recordings on DVD+RW, DVD+R discs made by this DVD
recorder. This gives you a complete overview of your entire video
collection at the touch of a button and an easy access to every
recording.

 Time Shift Buffer

As soon as you turn on your DVD recorder, it starts recording from
the current TV channel into the Time Shift Buffer. The DVD recorder
stores all the TV shows you watched since you turned on the
recorder. If information is available from the GUIDE Plus+
recorder will store the title and mark the beginning of the TV show.

The Time Shift Buffer can be best compared to a conveyor belt running
from right to left. A TV show resembles a package on this conveyor
belt. If you change the programme number or the GUIDE Plus+
system detects the start of a TV show, a new package will be placed on
the conveyor belt. You can adjust the time a package will remain on the
conveyor belt from 1 to 6 hours (the factory setting is 3 hours).
As long as the packages are still on the conveyor belt, you can mark
them or remove the marker. You can only mark the package that's
directly in front of you.
At the end of the conveyor belt (the preset time has expired), the
recorder will decide whether a package will be stored or destroyed.
Only the packages that are marked will be stored.
If you flush the Time Shift Buffer, the recorder will immediately remove
all packages from the belt, storing only those you marked.

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system, the

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 Simultaneous recording and playback

Thanks to the built-in HDD and the high data rates it can achieve, you
can record and play back at the same time.

This enables you to:

watch, pause, or rewind a TV show while it is being recorded

•

(FlexTime, Pause live TV)
watch a TV show stored on the HDD while another recording is

•

being made
playback an optical disc (DVD, CD with audio, video, mp3 content,...)

•

while the HDD records a TV show
transfer (archive) a TV show from the HDD to a DVD+RW,

•

DVD+R while another show is being recorded on the HDD.

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Introduction

 Media Browser

The Media Browser provides an overview of all the recordings on the
HDD. You can display a list of all recordings according to certain
criteria (e.g. recording date, protected,...). You can select recordings in

Convenience of programming

Convenience of recording

the Media Browser for playback, editing, or transferring (archiving) to a
DVD+RW, DVD+R.

Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+®System. The
GUIDE Plus+
guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area.
The guide information is sent together with your TV signal so there's
nothing to load or buy. The service is free!
You can also use the GUIDE Plus+
recorder to record your favourite shows.

With the push of a button, you will see a summary of all the TV
programmes currently being shown on the various TV channels. For
the summary, you can either display all shows for a particular start time
or sorted according to category.

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System offers a free interactive electronic programme

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System to program your DVD

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Thanks to the built-in 80GB HDD it is possible to store up to 130
hours of recordings directly in the machine. The DVD-Recorder starts
recording the current TV show as soon it is switched on. Everything
you watch through the DVD-recorder is stored in the 'Time Shift
Buffer'.
If you decide to record the show you are watching, press the record

Convenience of editing

Convenience of archiving

Each recording on the HDD can be copied (archived) on a DVD+RW,
DVD+R. This will be done at high speed (20 times faster than the time
it took to record), so you will get a disc which contains e.g. a recording
of 5 hours in record mode M4 in about 30 minutes.
During archiving you can still watch TV programmes and record them
in the Time Shift Buffer.

button and the complete show will be stored on the HDD even if you
switch off the DVD-recorder.
If the HDD fills up with recordings you can switch on the Auto-delete
function, and the oldest recording will be automatically deleted.

The data from the GUIDE Plus+®system is also used to automatically
name the shows. You can edit the name, 'hide' unwanted scenes, divide
titles and change the index picture which identifies the recording.

2

Warnings/information

Important

ACaution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is

open, do not look at the beam.
Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service

engineers should open the device and carry out
maintenance or repair work.

ALASER

Typ: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD)
Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)
Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write),

0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read).
Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

ADanger. High voltage! Do not open.

Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots and fan
openings!
You run the risk of getting an electric shock.

AThe device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please

leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

AThere are some components in the DVD recorder that keep

running as long as the recorder is connected to the power supply.
To switch off the DVD recorder completely, you must unplug it
from the power supply.

BDo not switch on the device immediately after transport from

a cold to a warm room or vice versa, or under conditions of
extreme humidity.
Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The DVD
recorder needs this time to acclimate to its new environment
(temperature, relative humidity, etc.).

BWhen installing the recorder in a cupboard, ensure there is a gap

of approximately 5 cm (2 inch) around the recorder to enable air
to circulate freely and prevent overheating.

BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter into the DVD recorder.

Do not place vases or the like on the DVD recorder. If you spill
liquid into the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power
supply and call after-sales service for advice.

BKeep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat

sources and protect it from direct sunlight.

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

 Important instructions for the HDD

The built-in HDD of this DVD recorder is sensitive to shocks,
temperature fluctuations, and vibrations.

DO NOT MOVE THE SET WHEN SWITCHED ON !

because the HDD is always running and can be damaged.

Please observe the following precautions:

AIf you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to

take the plug out of the wall socket and not just remove the
connector from the 4MAINS
Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free
end of the cable.

AMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots

on the side and the fan opening at the back of the device to avoid
overheating. The device should be placed on a firm surface.

ADo not insert any objects into the openings or ventilation slots of

the device.

C These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting

paper.

C Please dispose of old batteries safely.

C Please take the packaging to your local recycling center.

C This electronic equipment contains several materials that can be

recycled. If you are disposing of an old device, please take it to a
recycling center.

J socket at the back of the unit.

BAvoid shocks or vibrations

BDo not cover the ventilation openings of the cooling fan

BDo not operate the device under high temperatures, and do not

expose it to temperature fluctuations

BDo not pull the mains plug from the wall outlet before the device

is switched off using STANDBY m

BBefore bringing the device to a workshop for repair, store all

important data of the HDD on a DVD+RW, DVD+R. See 'The
archive function'.
The workshop will not assume any liability for the loss of the
stored data.

BPhilips will not assume any liability for damage or loss of

stored data.

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Trademark and license information

Warnings/information

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

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

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GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1) registered
trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and
(3) subject of various international patents and patent applications
owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or
its related affiliates.

GEMSTARTV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS
RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE
FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+
SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTARTV GUIDE
INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED
AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS
REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR
USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

This product complies with the requirements of the
following directives and guidelines:
73/23/EWG (Low voltage directive) + 89/336/EWG
(EMV-Directive) + 93/68 EWG (CE-Marking).
This manual was in consideration of IEC 62079

Important information for customers in Great Britain

This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the
fuse in this plug or to attach a different plug, please proceed as follows:

1 Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse

2 Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3A,

A.S.T.A. standard or BSI standard

3 Close the fuse cover

If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can cut it
off and replace it with a suitable plug. Please observe the following
conditions:

BIf your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A fuse.

BIf your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse, please do not use

any fuses in your fusebox with a rating of more than 5A.

BPlease destroy the old, cut-off plug so that it cannot be used

elsewhere.

1 Connect the blue cable (neutral "N") to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter "N" or

2 Connect the brown cable (live, "L") to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red

3 Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two cables to

the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "E", the
symbol \ or coloured green or green / yellow

BBefore you refit the plug cover, make sure, that the grip at the

bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead,
not just over the two wires.

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Warnings/information

How to read our user manual

The following symbols will facilitate the use of these operating
instructions.

1 This number identifies step(s) for carrying out an operation.

O The circle identifies another possible operating step that is not

absolutely necessary.

P The arrow identifies the reaction of the device.

PLAY G

represents a button with reference to the picture of the remote
control.

Content of the box

R (button in combination with a number in a circle)

G

9 (button in combination with a number in a square) represents a

button or socket on the front (numbers
(numbers

J .. ) of the DVD-recorder.

1 .. I ) or rear side

[DVD]In the playback chapter this indicates the disc type for which

this function is possible.

In sections with a grey background (like this one) you will find supplementary
information.

 Operating instructions, Quick Start Guide
and Guarantee booklet

 DVDRecorder/Harddisk

 Remote control and batteries

 Aerial cable

 Scart cable (EuroAV cable)

 Mains cable

 GLINK transmitter

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The remote control

Introduction to the set

 Remote control buttons

1 REC/OTR n

Record the current TV show on the HDD, mark recordings in the
Time Shift Buffer to be stored on HDD.
Hold button down to start the recording from now. (Mark the
recording from the beginning of the actual position in the Time
Shift Buffer).

2 STANDBY m

Switch set on or off.
A programmed recording (TIMER) or an archiving process will be
continued until the end, before the device will be switched off.

3 CAM

Switch to 'Camera mode' (recording from the front sockets
directly on the HDD and not through Time Shift Buffer).

4 TV/HDD

Switches scart socket EXT2 AUX-I/O
directly to the TV. This lets you watch the picture from any unit
connected to this scart socket (set-top box, video recorder or
satellite receiver) and at the same time record from another
source.
If you have not connected a device to the EXT2

AUX-I/O

button to switch between TV reception and the signal of the DVD
recorder.
This, however, functions only if you have connected your TV to
the DVD recorder using a scart cable (socket EXT1 TO

TV-I/O

M socket or the device is switched off, you can use this

N ) and your TV reacts to the switching.

M of the DVD recorder

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5 RETURN

Return to previous menu on a video CD (VCD). This also works
with some DVD discs.
You can jump back to the previous scene of the Time Shift Buffer.

6 EDIT

Call up/Cancel the edit menu.

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Button for TV functions.

7 TIMER s

Program a recording (TIMER) manually or using the VIDEO

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Plus+

system or alter/clear programmed recordings.

8 SELECT

Select function/value.
Select multiple titles in the media browser.
Switch on repeat play during playback from a disc.
Switch between upper and lower case characters in text entries.

9 TV VOLUME q , TV VOLUME r

Increase, decrease the volume of your TV-set.

0 TUNER

Switch to live picture of the internal tuner (TV channel).

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Introduction to the set

A SYSTEM MENU

Call up/Cancel the system menu.
Depending on the operating mode from which you press this
button:

•) DVD system menu: Press DISC MENU

•) HDD system menu: Press TUNER

B first.

0 first.

B DISC MENU

Display the DVD menu or the index screen overview.

C INFO

Display additional information on the screen.
Call up additional information in the GUIDE Plus+

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system.

D , E , F , G COLOUR BUTTONS

Call up different functions in the menus.
The functions will be shown in a bar at the bottom of the screen. If
this bar is not visible, you can switch it on using the

INFO

C button.

Most of the colour buttons work only if this bar is visible.

The red function button
'clear' button. (e.g. Disc Manager, 'Sort TV channels' menu, edit
the title name,...).

D , has in some screens the function of a

H BROWSER HDD

Call up/cancel the overview of HDD recordings (media browser).

J GUIDE/TV

Call up/Cancel the GUIDE Plus+

®

system.

Q PAUSE 9

Pause playback. You will see a still picture.

Pausing recording in the 'Camera mode', inserts a chapter marker.

R PLAY G

Play back/resume from a optical disc/HDD.

P CHANNEL q

Next programme number

In the GUIDE Plus+

®

system: one page up

S CHANNEL r

Previous programme number

In the GUIDE Plus+

®

system: one page down

T JUMP BACK

Jump back a certain time (factory setting 30 sec.)

U N

Previous chapter / title
Hold down to search backwards
Hold down during pause: slow motion backwards
In the GUIDE Plus+

®

system: previous day

V O

Next chapter / title
Hold down to search forwards
Hold down during pause: slow motion forwards
In the GUIDE Plus+

®

system: next day

I ,O A , B

Cursor buttons up, down in the menus.

Previous or next title in the Time Shift Buffer.

K , M D , C

Cursor buttons left, right in the menus.
Previous or next position during playback from the HDD.
Hold down these buttons to browse faster through recordings.
The speed increases automatically.

L OK

Confirm function
Start the playback from the begin of a title in the 'Media Browser'.

N STOP h

Stop playback / recording
Hold down the button to open and close the disc tray.

W JUMP FWD

To jump forward a certain time (factory setting 30 sec.)

X 0..9

For entering numbers or characters at the corresponding entry

fields.

Y T/C

Switching between title and chapter when using N
O

V .

Z DISC MANAGER

Call up/Cancel the disc manager (DM).

U ,

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Front of the device

1 STANDBY-ON m

Switch device off / on.

2 Disc tray

Red light around the disc tray indicates recording on a DVD+RW,
DVD+R.

3 OPEN/CLOSE J

Open/close the disc tray.

4 GUIDE

Call up/Cancel the GUIDE Plus+
When the GUIDE Plus+
white.

®

®

system

system is active, this button lights up

Introduction to the set

0 n Record button

Stores the current TV show on the HDD, mark recordings in the
Time Shift Buffer to be stored on HDD. Red light around this
button indicates:

•) a recording on a DVD+RW, DVD+R (archiving of titles)

•) storing of a recording(s) on the HDD.

A h Stop button

Interrupt playback/recording.

B O

Next title/search forwards.

Behind the flap at the righthand corner on the front

5 OK

Confirm the entry/function.

6 Navigation buttons

UP , DOWN

Cursor buttons up, down in the menus.
Moves cursor up/down in the GUIDE Plus+
Previous or next title in the Time Shift Buffer during playback from
HDD.

LEFT , RIGHT

Cursor buttons left, right in the menus.
Previous or next position during playback of a title from the HDD
(media browser or Time Shift Buffer).

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system.

7 HDD

Call up the media browser (overview of recordings on the HDD).
During a recording on the HDD this button lights up blue.

8 N

Previous title/search backwards.

9 G Playback button

Play back a recorded disc or a title on the HDD.

C S-VIDEO (CAM1) : Connector for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or

SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

D Yellow socket

VIDEO (CAM1) : Video input socket: Connector for

camcorders or video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

E White/red socket

L AUDIO R (CAM1) : Audio input socket left/right :

Connector for camcorders or video recorders (programme
number 'CAM1')

F DV IN (CAM2) : digital video input (DV format only), IEEE 1394,

FireWire for connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable
device (programme number 'CAM2').

Switching between the sockets VIDEO (CAM1)
(CAM1)
sockets at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO

(CAM1)

If you change the socket (unplug), you must re-select the socket. (Button

CHANNEL r

CCis done automatically. If a signal is available at both

CCsocket has priority.

S and then CHANNEL q P )

DD, S-VIDEO

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Introduction to the set

Back of the device

J 4MAINS

Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz)

S COAX OUT

Cinch connector to connect a digital audio device using a coaxial

cable.

K ANTENNA IN

Connection to the aerial.

L TV OUT

Connection of the aerial cable to the TV.

M EXT2 AUX-I/O

Scart connector to connect an additional device (satellite receiver,
set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, ...). Input for RGB,
S-video signals, input/output for CVBS (video/audio) signals

N EXT1 TO TV-I/O

Scart connector to connect a TV. Output for RGB, S-video signals,
input/output for CVBS (video/audio) signals

O S-VIDEO OUT (Y/C)

S-video (Y/C) connector to connect a S-Video compatible TV

P VIDEO OUT (CVBS)

Yellow cinch socket to connect a TV with video input (CVBS,
Composite Video).

Q AUDIO OUT L/R

White/red cinch socket to connect a TV with audio input sockets
(or an additional device).

R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Red/blue/green cinch sockets to connect an additional device with
Component Video input (interlaced, no progressive scan).

T G-LINK

Connection of the supplied G-LINK™ transmitter to control an
external receiver such as satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV
box.

U OPTICAL OUT

Optical connector to connect a digital audio device using an
optical cable (Toslink).

 Type plate

Made in Hungary

220-240V 50/60Hz 38W

MODEL NO. DVDR 725H/05

PROD. NO. _______________________

To identify your DVD-Recorder in case of service queries or if your
machine is stolen, enter the serial number here. The serial number
(PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back or bottom of the
DVD-recorder.
Please enter the serial number also on the type plate printed on the
last cover page of this user manual.

9

Preparing the remote control for operation

Installation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the
original DVD recorder packaging. Install the batteries in the remote
control before use.

1 Take the remote control and the enclosed 2 batteries.

2 Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and

close the compartment. Ensure polarity matches symbols on the
remote.

The remote control is now ready to use.
Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters.

'Aim' correctly

Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV.

 Using your DVDRecorder remote control
with your TV

The multicode remote control controls also the main functions of your
TV. To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds
to the brand of your TV. The setting from the factory is for Philips
TV-sets (code 000).
A summary of all available codes for other brands is given on the last
page of this manual.

To program the remote control to work with your TV:

1 Hold down the STANDBY m

2 button.

If you remove the batteries, the selected code is stored for about 5

minutes before resetting to 000.

The following TV functions can be used:

9 TV VOLUME q , TV VOLUME r

Increase/decrease the TV volume.

For the following functions you need to hold down the •

TV

[ button (on the left side) and then select the function you need

with the appropriate button.

2 STANDBY m

Switch off the TV.

P CHANNEL q , S CHANNEL r

Next/previous programme number.

Additionally for Philips TVsets:

Y T/C

Switch Teletext (TXT) on/off.

7 TIMER s

Clock display on the screen on/off.

5 RETURN

Return to the previous menu step.

A SYSTEM MENU

Call up the System Menu from the TV.

O B ,I A

In the menus: cursor up/down.

2 Using the number buttons 0..9 , enter the code that corresponds

to the brand (manufacturer) of your TV.

3 Release the STANDBY m

4 After entering the code check if the TV responds to the TV

VOLUME r , TV VOLUME q

a My TV will not react
b Try other code numbers from the same brand or of other

manufacturers.

b In some cases, it is possible that your TV will not react to the selected

code numbers. If this is the case, you unfortunately cannot use this
function.

a How can I reset the code?
b Enter the number 000.

2 button.

9 buttons.

K D , M C

In the menus: cursor left/right.

L OK

Confirm functions or settings.

D , E , F , G Colour buttons

Buttons for special functions.

0 TUNER

Switch the TV from the external sockets to the internal tuner (TV
channels).

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Installation

Connecting to the TV (standard configuration)

 Connecting the aerial

To receive TV programmes you have to connect the DVD-recorder to
the aerial or the cable network.

1 Switch off your TV.

2 Remove the aerial cable plug

the ANTENNA IN

3 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable

OUT

L socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other

end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV.

The aerial socket of the TV may be labeled ANT IN, RF IN, 75 ohm,
etc. Check your TV instructions for details.

K socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

A from your TV, and insert it into

B into the TV

 Connecting the scart cable

The scart (Euro AV) cable is a the universal connector for picture,
sound and control signals with practically no loss of picture or sound
quality.

1 Plug a scart cable

TV-I/O

N at the back of the DVD recorder and the scart socket

for the DVD recorder at the back of the TV (see TV operating
instructions).

Several scart sockets on the TV?

Select the scart socket that is suitable for both video output and for

video input.

Selection menu for the scart socket?

On some TVs select 'VCR' as the source for this scart socket. Read your

instruction manual for your TV for further information.

C into the scart socket EXT1 TO

O Refer to 'Connecting additional devices' to connect devices

like satellite receivers, and videorecorders to the
input-/output sockets.

Proceed to 'Initial installation'.

 Connection with the aerial cable only

To connect this DVD-Recorder to a TV without external Audio/Video
input sockets, you need a modulator. With the modulator the
audio/video signal is converted in an UHF-channel. This signal can be
received and stored on the TV as a TV-station.

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Connecting to the TV (alternative configurations)

Installation

 Connection via composite video (CVBS)
cable

This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, transmits a
Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). The colour signal and the
brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain
circumstances, this can lead to slight problems with the picture, such as
'Moiré' patterns.

1 Insert one end of a video (CVBS) cable

(CVBS)

recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually
yellow) on the TV (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV
operating instructions).

2 Insert one end of an audio (Cinch) cable

L/R

and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white)
on the TV (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating
instructions).

P (yellow cinch socket) at the back of the DVD

Q (red/white Cinch socket) at the back of the DVD recorder

E into VIDEO OUT

F into AUDIO OUT

2 Insert one end of an audio (Cinch) cable

OUT L/R

recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually
red/white) on the TV (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV
operating instructions).

Q (red/white Cinch socket) at the back of the DVD

F into the AUDIO

O Refer to 'Connecting additional devices' to connect devices

like satellite receivers and videorecorders to the input-/output
sockets.

Proceed to 'Initial Installation'.

 Connection via a component video
(Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable (no progressive scan)

ENGLISH

O Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how

to connect additional devices (satellite receivers,
videorecorders,...) to the input-/output sockets.

Then, read the chapter on 'Connecting to the mains'.

 Connection via a SVideo (Y/C) cable

This cable, transmits the brightness (Y signal) and colour (C signal)
separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden
socket/plug.

1 Insert one end of an S-Video(SVHS) cable

OUT (Y/C)

other end into the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV (usually
labelled 'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions).

O socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the

G into the S-VIDEO

If you choose this type of connection, the DVD recorder must
already be connected and completely installed (Initial
Installation complete).

Switching the signal to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
is carried out in a menu that is not available until the Initial Installation
is complete.

Component video (Y Pb Pr) is the highest quality picture transmission
option. The video and two colour difference signals are transmitted
through separate lines. The connectors and corresponding sockets are
usually green (Y), blue (U), and red (V).

Preparation:

•) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select channel assigned to the
DVD recorder.

•) Switch on the DVD recorder.

1 Press the DISC MENU

MENU

A buttons on the remote control.

B and then the SYSTEM

R sockets

P The menu bar appears.

2 Select '

' symbol with D K .

A

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Installation

3 Select the '' symbol using B O or A I and confirm with

C

M .

TV shape 16:09
Black level shift Off
Video shift ï
SCART video RGB

4 Select the line 'SCART video' using A I or B O and

confirm with C

5 Select your setting with B

output (YUV signal) is switched on, S-video (Y/C) and composite
video (FBAS/CVBS) signals can not be simultaneously transmitted.
The 'RGB' signal is switched off.

The choices are:

M .

O or A I . When the YPbPr

Picture

O 'S-video + YPbPr'

Component Video (YUV) and S-Video(Y/C).
GUIDE Plus+

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menus only available on YUV ouput sockets.

O 'CVBS + YPbPr'

Component Video (YUV) and Composite Video (FBAS/CVBS).
GUIDE Plus+

With all other settings, the signal is switched off at the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

displayed as information on the screen.
For more information on the other settings, refer to 'Picture

settings' ('SCART video') in chapter 'User preferences/Settings II'.

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menus only available on YUV ouput sockets.

R sockets. This will also be

7 Use a component video cable H to connect the red, blue and

green cinch sockets COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
of the DVD recorder to the corresponding three component
video (interlaced) input sockets on your TV(usually labelled
'Component Video Input', 'YUV Input', 'YPbPr', 'YCbCr' or 'YUV').

Warning!

Do not confuse these sockets with the five-component RGB
sockets (if available) or the yellow video (CVBS/FBAS) socket and
the two audio sockets (red/white). The five-component RGB
sockets are for the R-G-B-H-V signals (red, green, blue with
horizontal and vertical synchronisation impulse).

Please observe the color sequence

The colors of the sockets on the DVD recorder and the connectors must

match those on the TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they don't,

the colors of the picture may get mixed up or the picture may not be

visible.

8 Use an audio (cinch) cable

socket AUDIO OUT L/R
the red/white audio input socket on your TV (usually labelled
'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See the instruction manual of your TV.)

9 If necessary, switch your TV to the component video (Interlaced)

input sockets. If there is a switch on your TV to choose between
'Interlaced' and 'Progressive scan', select 'Interlaced'. 'Progressive
scan' is not supported on this DVD-Recorder.
Consult the instruction manual of your TV.

F to connect the red/white cinch

Q at the back of the DVD recorder to

R at the back

P The menu of the DVD recorder should now appear on the TV

screen. If not, check the cable connections and the settings on
your TV.

O If necessary, store this setting on your TV.

0 End with SYSTEM MENU

A .

6 Confirm with OK L .

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Connecting additional devices

Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket

How can I switch to the scart socket EXT2 AUX-I/O M ?

If necessary, use the TUNER
Select programme number 'EXT1' with 0 on the remote control and then
select programme number 'EXT2' with CHANNEL r

 Connecting an external receiver

1 Connect the scart socket of the receiver (satellite receiver,

set-top box, cable TV box,...) provided for the TV (usually labelled
'TV', 'TO TV',...) with the EXT2 AUX-I/O
recorder.

O If your external receiver offers several options for the signal

available at the 'TV', 'TO TV',... socket, choose the 'RGB'
setting.

Why can't I use the 'VCR' or 'TO VCR' socket?

To achieve the best picture quality, you must use the RGB

(red-green-blue) signal of the receiver. This signal is usually only

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite
receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT2 AUX-I/O

When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder
automatically connects the EXT2 AUX-I/O

EXT1 TO TV-I/O

the additional device on your TV, even if the DVD recorder is switched
off.

N scart socket. You will then see the picture from

M socket.

M scart socket with the

O The TV/HDD 4 button on the remote control allows you to

switch between playback through the EXT2
AUX-I/O

recorder.

M scart socket and playback from the DVD

available on the 'TV', 'TO TV' socket. The DVD recorder transfers the

signal to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O

Some receivers only provide a 'Video (CVBS/FBAS)' signal at the 'VCR' or

'TO VCR' socket.

If you are satisfied with the picture quality on the 'VCR' or 'TO VCR'

socket, you can also use this socket.

Read the instruction manual of the receiver which signals are available

at the sockets.

Connecting additional receivers

If the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

R socket, you can also use the EXT1 TO TV-I/O N socket to

connect additional receivers.

0 button to switch to the internal tuner.

S .

M socket of the DVD

N socket.

ENGLISH

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Connecting additional devices

Connecting GLINK transmitter

The external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box) is
controlled via the DVD recorder with the G-LINK cable
This means you can record TV shows that are received only through
the external receiver.
Connecting the G-LINK cable
show the correct listing.

1 Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK

of the DVD recorder.

J enables the GUIDE Plus+

T socket at the back

J (supplied).

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system to

2 Position the G-LINK transmitter J in front of the external

receiver so that the control signal (IR signal) can be transmitted
and received by the receiver unhindered.

How do I find the right position?

If the position of the remote (IR) receiver is indicated on your external

receiver (IR, remote sensor, or such like), place the transmitter

J about 1 to 10 cm in front of it.

If the position is not indicated, proceed as follows:

- Switch off the external receiver.

- Point the remote control at the front of the external receiver.

- Move the remote control slowly along the front while repeatedly
pressing the on/off button.

- When the external receiver switches on or off, you've found the
receiver.

- Attach the G-LINK transmitter

J about one to 10 cm in front of it.

Connecting additional devices via aerial cable only

The DVD-Recorder must be connected directly to the TV via a scart
cable. If there is an additional device (e.g. a video recorder) in between,
the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system
built into the DVD-Recorder.

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

If there is picture interference when the additional device is switched
on, a TV broadcaster may be transmitting on the same channel or a
channel very close to that of the additional device. (e.g.: TV
broadcaster on channel 45, additional device also on channel 45). In
this case, change the channel of the additional device. Consult the
instruction manual of the additional device.
You must also store this channel on the DVD recorder to be able to
record TV programmes from the additional device.

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

L socket.

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Connecting a video recorder, DVD player.

Connecting additional devices

You can also connect a video recorder or a DVD player to the EXT2
AUX-I/O

The DVD recorder must be connected directly to the TV via the

EXT1 TO TV-I/O

the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system
built into the DVD recorder.

M input socket.

N socket. If there is a video recorder in between

Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets

To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These
sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side.

Recordings from the front sockets are stored on the HDD to make
editing easy. Then you can transfer them to a DVD+RW, DVD+R using
the 'Archiving-function'.

 Digital (DV) input socket

 Svideo input socket

If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO
(CAM1)

output on the camcorder.
You must also connect the audio input L AUDIO R (CAM1)
the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder.

Choose 'CAM1' as programme number for this input.

O If you already have an external receiver (satellite receiver,

set-top box, cable TV box) connected to this socket, you can
connect the video recorder to the 'VCR', 'TO VCR', ...socket
of the external receiver.

C input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate S-VHS

E on

ENGLISH

If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN
(CAM2)

on the camcorder.
Choose 'CAM2' as programme number for this input.

During recording on the HDD or a DVD+RW, DVD+R, the original
recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles.
On playback, this data can be displayed on the TV screen by using the
'Subpictures' (Play back from HDD) or the'
function.

F input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output

' (DVD Play back)

E

 Video (CVBS) input socket

If you have a camcorder that only has a single video output (Composite
Video, CVBS), connect the VIDEO (CAM1)
recorder to the appropriate output on the camcorder.
You must also connect the audio input L AUDIO R (CAM1)
the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder.

Choose 'CAM1' as programme number for this input.

D input on the DVD

E on

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Connecting additional devices

Connecting audio devices

 Connecting to the analog audio sockets

Two analog audio sockets AUDIO OUT L/R Q (audio signal output
left/right) are located at the back of the DVD recorder.

These can be used to connect the following:

•) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic

•) a receiver with twochannel analog stereo

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

Do not use this input for connecting the DVD recorder. The DVD
recorder or the amplifier may be damaged as a result.
This socket (input) on the amplifier is designed only for a record player
without preamplifiers.

 Connecting audio devices to the digital audio
sockets

At the back of the DVD recorder there are two digital audio output
sockets OPTICAL OUT

OUT

S for a coaxial cable (Cinch cable).

These can be used to connect the following:

•) an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a digital
multichannel sound decoder

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

Digital multi-channel sound

You require a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports
MPEG2 or Dolby Digital.
Consult the operating instructions for your receiver.

U for an optical cable and COAX

a All I can hear from my loudspeakers is a loud distorted

noise

b The receiver is not compatible with the digital audio format of the

DVD recorder. The audio format of the DVD disc is displayed in the
status window when you switch to another language. Playback in
six-channel digital surround sound is only possible if the receiver has
a digital multi-channel sound decoder.

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Connecting to the mains

Always ensure the local mains voltage matches the voltage range
printed on the type plate at the back or bottom of the DVD-recorder.
If not, consult your dealer or Philips customer support.

1 Switch on the TV.

2 Insert the supplied mains cable

4MAINS

the wall socket.

J at the back of the DVD recorder and the plug into

D into the socket

Initial installation

Initial Installation

ENGLISH

P The most important features of the DVD recorder appear as

scrolling text on the display.

After the first installation is completed (all TV channels
installed) this function will be switched off.

After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV and other
additional devices, the initial installation can start. After the basic
settings for DVD-playback, the DVD recorder automatically seeks and
stores all available TV channels.

The settings can be changed later. Refer to 'User Preferences/Settings
II'.

Switching on additional devices

If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the
aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise it
and save it. Please observe that you must switch on a "test signal" for some
additional devices.

No aerial connected

Even if you only want to use the DVD recorder to play back or have only
connected a satellite receiver, you must still complete the initial installation.
This is necessary so that the basic settings are stored correctly. Once initial
installation is complete you can use the DVD recorder as normal.

1 Press STANDBY m

STANDBY-ON m

2 on the remote control or

1 on the front.

P 'PHILIPS' and then 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.

P If your TV automatically switched to the programme

number for the input socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you see the
following screen:

Virgin mode

Menu Language

English
Español
Français
Italiano
Deutsch

Press OK to continue

a My screen is empty.
b Depending on the initialisation procedure it can take some time

before the picture appears. Please press no button in the
meantime.

b If the TV does not automatically switch to the programme number of

the input socket, select the corresponding programme number on
your TV manually (see your TV's operating instructions).

b Check that the scart cable is connected from the TV to the EXT1

TO TV-I/O
AUX-I/O

N socket on the DVD recorder. The EXT2

M socket is only intended for additional devices.

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Initial Installation

2 Select the desired language for the settings/functions displayed on

your TV screen by pressing B

Menu Language

English
Español
Français
Italiano
Deutsch

Press OK to continue

O or A I .

Virgin mode

3 Confirm with OK L .

4 Select the desired audio language for DVD playback using

B

O or A I .

If the selected language is not available, the first language on the DVD
will be used instead.
The DVD Video Disc menu, if available, will also be displayed in the
language you select.

Virgin mode

Audio Language

English
Español
Français
English
Italiano

Press OK to continue

8 Select the desired screen format using B

TV Shape

4:3 letterbox
4:3 panscan
16:09

Press OK to continue

O or A I .

Virgin mode

O '4:3 letterbox'

for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at
the top and bottom.

O '4:3 panscan'

for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.

O '16:09'

for a widescreen TV (screen edge ratio 16:9)

9 Confirm with OK

0 Select the country of your residence with B

L .

O or A I . This

setting is for installing the TV channels for your location.

O If your country is not listed, select 'Other'.

After the first installation you can set the country in the 'Setup' of the
GUIDE Plus+

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System only.

Virgin mode

5 Confirm with OK L .

6 Select the desired language for displaying the subtitles from a

pre-recorded DVD by pressing B

O or A I .

If the selected language is not available, the first language on the DVD
will be used instead.

Virgin mode

Subtitle Language

English
Español
Français
English
Italiano

Press OK to continue

7 Confirm with OK L .

Country

Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France

Press OK to continue

A Confirm with OK L .

P A screen appears with a message about the connection of the

aerial.
It can take some time before this screen appears. Please press

no button in the meantime.

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Initial Installation

B If the aerial (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is connected to

the DVD recorder, press OK

L .

P 'Autoinstall' starts.

Installation

Autoinstall

Searching for TV channels

00 Channels found

Please wait

P 'WAIT' appears on the display.

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

a No TV-Stations found yet?
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 Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the stored TV channel on

the TV?
If not, check the cable connection from the aerial (aerial socket) to
the DVD recorder and to the TV.

b If you have not connected an aerial, complete all basic settings and

then, start the automatic search (see 'Automatic TV channel search
(Autoinstall)').

P When 'Autoinstall' is complete, 'Autoinstall complete'

appears on the TV screen along with the number of TV
channels found.

P 'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' then appears on the TV

screen. It can take some time before this screen appears.
Please press no button in the meantime.

Autoinstall

Autoinstall complete
00 Channels found

Time 20:01
Year 2004
Month 01
Date 01

To continue
Press OK

C Check the displayed settings for 'Time', 'Year', 'Month' and

'Date'.

O If required, select the line using A I , B O and change

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

À When all information is correct, save by pressing OK

The initial installation is now complete.

You can read about how to modify the channel settings or the
time/date settings in the following chapter.

a Sound may be distorted on some TV channels.
b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there is no

sound at all, the wrong TV system may have been stored for the TV
channel. Read 'Manual TV channel search' for information on how to
change the TV system.

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Initial Installation of the GUIDE Plus+ system

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+

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System

If the GUIDE Plus+®system has not been installed yet, the 'Setup'
screen appears when you press the GUIDE/TV

J button. Then you

can start the installation.
1 Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for

the DVD recorder.

2 Press the GUIDE/TV

J button on the remote control.

P The 'Grid' screen will appear.

O If the 'Setup' screen' appears, select the settings described in

the next chapter and follow the instructions on the screen.

3 Press A

is located on the second menu page.

I . Select the setting 'Setup' with C M . This setting

By pressing OK L during the demo, you can proceed
directly to the setup of the GUIDE Plus+

®

system.

'Setup'

Setup Home

Press Aor Bto select. Then press OK to confirm.

Setup

Choose item to set up :

Language English
Country United Kingdom
Postal code XXXXX
External receiver 1 None

External receiver 2 None

External receiver 3 None

Check the settings displayed on the screen. If necessary, you can
change these. To do so, select the corresponding line with B

A

I .

'Language'

Here you can change the language for the on-screen menu.

1 Press OK

2 Select the desired language using B

with OK

The GUIDE Plus+
If during the initial installation a language was selected which is not
visible here, the language 'English' will be automatically taken as
language in the GUIDE Plus+

3 Press OK

L .

O or A I and confirm

L .

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system supports only 6 languages.

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system.

L to return to the 'Setup' screen.

O or

Setup your system to receive GUIDE Plus+ data.

Schedule Info Editor Setup

Setup
View Demo

Home

4 Select one of the following options using B O or A I and

confirm with OK

L .

O 'Setup'

Installation of the GUIDE Plus+
Proceed to the next chapter.

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system.

O 'View Demo'

This runs a demo that introduces you to the functions of the
GUIDE Plus+
If you start the demo, programmed recordings may be deleted.

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system using stored data.

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'Country'

Select the country you currently live from the list. The DVD recorder
needs this information to load the right channel list.

1 Press OK

2 Select the country you live in using B

with OK

3 Press OK

L .

O or A I and confirm

L .

L to return to the 'Setup' screen.

'Postal code'

In order to adjust the GUIDE Plus+®system correctly, it is necessary
to know your current location with the TV channels available. Using
the local post code and the country, the DVD recorder can
automatically make the settings.

1 Press OK

2 Choose the entry position using C

post code of your location using A
buttons 0..9 .

L .

M , D K . Select the local

I , B O , or the number

Initial Installation of the GUIDE Plus+ system

O Depending on the country you select, you can also enter

letters using B

a I cannot enter a local post code
b You have selected a country that does not transmit GUIDE Plus+

data yet.

3 Confirm the local post code with OK

4 Press OK

L to return to the 'Setup' screen.

O or A I .

L .

'External receiver 1'

O External receiver connected:

Continue with the section 'Installation of the 'External
receiver 1''

O No external receiver connected:

Continue with 'Finalise set-up'.

 Finalise setup

Setup Home

Press Aor Bto select. Then press OK to confirm.

Setup

Choose item to set up :

Language English
Country United Kingdom
Postal code XXXXX
External receiver 1 None

External receiver 2 None

External receiver 3 None

3 Switch the DVD-recorder to the TV channel which transmits the

GUIDE Plus+

®

information.

If you did not find your country in this list, no TV channel will

®

Refer to the internet page http://www.europe.guideplus.com to

provide the GUIDE Plus+

®

system information.

find further information and tips.

Country/City
(Language)

Deutschland Eurosport

Österreich Eurosport

Schweiz (Deutsch) Eurosport

United Kingdom ITV

France Canal+
España Tele 5

Nederland

- Eindhoven Music Factory (TMF)

- Rotterdam Music Factory (TMF)

- Amsterdam Music Factory (TMF)

België (Flemish) Music Factory (TMF)

TVchannel (aerial) TVchannel (SAT)

Music Factory (TMF) /
Eurosport

Eurosport
Astra 19.2E
Eurosport
Astra 19.2E, Hotbird

13.0E
Eurosport
Astra 19.2E
Eurosport
Astra 28.2E

TMF Astra 19.2E
Eurosp. Hotbird 13.0E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E

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4 Leave the DVD recorder switched on for 24 hours to load the

GUIDE Plus+

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information.

P The information will be available in the next 24 hours.

1 Check the settings displayed on the screen.

O If the settings are not correct, choose the line in which you

want to change the settings and confirm with OK

2 Press the green function button

E to leave the screen.

O If you now want to view a demonstration of the GUIDE

®

Plus+

system select 'View Demo' with B O and confirm

with OK

L .

If you start the demo, programmed recordings may be deleted.

O If you do not want to view the demonstration of the GUIDE

®

Plus+

system, end using GUIDE/TV J .

L .

5 When information is available, check in the 'Editor' screen that

the TV channel which transmits the GUIDE Plus+

®

information is
allocated to the right programme number. Change the programme
number if necessary in the 'Editor' screen.

To ensure that the GUIDE Plus+

®

system loads automatically, the

DVD-Recorder should remain connected to the mains.

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Initial Installation of the GUIDE Plus+ system

Installing the 'External receiver 1'

5 Select your provider from the list.

Setup Home

Press Aor Bto select. Then press OK to confirm.

Setup

Choose item to set up :

Language English
Country United Kingdom
Postal code XXXXX
External receiver 1 None

External receiver 2 None

External receiver 3 None

If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top
box, cable TV box), you must also install it in the GUIDE Plus+

®

system. TV programmes (TV channels) that you can only watch via the
receiver can also be displayed in the GUIDE Plus+

®

system and be
programmed for recording.
You can connect up to three external receivers to this DVD-Recorder.

My receiver does not display the programme number

During the installation procedure you will be asked if the external receiver
has switched over to a different programme number. If your external
receiver has no indication on the display of the programme number, proceed
as follows:

- Press GUIDE/TV

- Press TUNER

0 to switch to the internal tuner.

J to exit the GUIDE Plus+

®

system.

- Select on the DVD-Recorder the socket where the receiver is connected

using CHANNEL q

EXT2 AUX-I/O

P , CHANNEL r S (e.g. 'EXT2' for

M )

If the receiver is connected with the aerial cable only, select the
programme number under which the external reciever is stored in the
DVD recorder.

L .

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system.

L .

- Press GUIDE/TV

- Press A

C

I and select with C M the the setting 'Setup' with

M .

- Select 'Setup' using B

1 Select with B

J to call up the GUIDE Plus+

O and confirm using OK L .

O or A I in the 'Setup' screen the line

'External receiver 1' and confirm with OK

2 Read the information on the screen and confirm with OK

3 Select the type of the external receiver.

This setting serves to preselect the type used.

This selection depends on the country and the GUIDE Plus+

®

system provider. Therefore, some types may have no function.

'Cable': Cable receiver, cable box.

'Satellite': Analog or digital satellite receiver.

'Terrestrial': Digital terrestrial decoder box.

'None': No external device connected.

4 Confirm with OK

L .

If you selected 'None', no external receiver is installed.

O If you do not have a provider, select 'No provider'

6 Confirm with OK

7 Select the brand of your external receiver from the list. If your

provider is printed on your receiver (e.g. Sky,...), you must choose
the provider as brand.

L .

O Depending on the brand and provider you selected, a limited

selection will appear.

O Browse through the pages of the list using

CHANNEL q

a My brand is not included in the list
b Select 'Satellite' and as provider 'No provider'.

You will see a list of all stored brands.

b If you do not find your brand, proceed as follows:

- Tune your external receiver to the TV channel which transmits the
GUIDE Plus+
this TV channel is available at the internal tuner of the DVD-recorder,
select the TV channel using CHANNEL q

CHANNEL r

- Wait till the GUIDE Plus+
your brand again.
The control data of the external receivers are automatically updated
(completed) via the GUIDE Plus+
aerial, the cable, or the external receiver. You do not need to bring the
device to a service centre.

- If your brand is still missing, note the type and manufacturer of your
external receiver and call the customer support service in your country.
You will find the telephone number on the back of this instruction
manual.

8 Press OK

L .

9 Select the input socket of the DVD recorder to which the receiver

is connected.

P , CHANNEL r S .

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data (see table in the section 'General information'). If

S .

O If the receiver is connected via the aerial cable only, proceed

as follows:

- Select 'Antenna (RF lead)' and confirm using OK

- Enter the channel number under which the external receiver
is stored in the DVD recorder. (e.g.: channel number 'P 04').
Use the number buttons 0..9 ,or B

C

M .

If the external receiver is not allocated to a channel number, you must
search and store it in the DVD recorder as if it were a new TV channel.
Read section 'Search TV channels manually'. Please make sure that the
receiver remains switched on during search and, if necessary, switch it
on to a 'test signal'.

0 Confirm with OK

L .

O If the G-LINK transmitter was not connected to the G-LINK

socket, connect it and adjust as decribed in the chapter
'Connecting additional devices'.

P ,

®

data is loaded (24 hours) and search for

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system. This is done through the

L .

O , A I , D K ,

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Initial Installation of the GUIDE Plus+ system

A Switch the receiver on and select programme number 02 on the

receiver or using its remote control.

a My external receiver does not display the programme

number

During installation, the external receiver will be switched to a
different programme number.

- Please check the TV show in the 'Video window' in the left top corner
of the screen.

- Check whether the picture changes during the next step
( OK

L button).

B Read the information on the screen carefully.

Confirm with OK

L .

P The DVD recorder will now attempt to use the G-Link

connection on the external receiver to select a different
programme number (e.g.12). This programme number
depends on your external receiver.

C Has the external receiver been switched to the programme

number displayed on the screen?
If this is the case, select 'YES'.
If no switching has taken place, select 'NO'.

a My external receiver has not switched to the other

programme number.

- Check that the external receiver is connected and switched on.

- Check the connection and position of the G-LINK transmitter.

- For another attempt with a new code of the chosen brand, select 'NO'.

- Confirm with OK

- If the receiver has not switched yet, select 'NO' again and confirm with

OK

L . It may take several attempts for a receiver brand.

If you return to the setup screen after confirming 'NO', your receiver
may not have been installed.

- In this case, tune your external receiver to the TV channel which
transmits the GUIDE Plus+
'General information'). If this TV channel is available at the internal
tuner of the DVD-recorder, select this channel.

L on the remote control.

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information (see table in the section

- Wait till the GUIDE Plus+
the switch again.
The control data of external receivers are automatically updated
(completed) via the GUIDE Plus+
aerial, the cable, or the external receiver. You do not need to bring the
device to a service centre.

- If your receiver still does not switch, note the type and manufacturer of
your external receiver and call the customer support service in your
country. You will find the telephone number on the back of this
instruction manual.

À Your external receiver has now been installed.

Á Press OK

shown on the screen.

L to return to the setup overview. Check the settings

®

information is loaded (24 hours) and try

®

system. This is done through the

O If the settings are not correct, choose the line in which you

want to change the settings and confirm with OK

 Press the green function button

E to leave the screen.

L .

O If you want to view a demonstration of the GUIDE Plus+

system select 'View Demo' with B O and confirm with

OK

L .

If you start the demo, programmed recordings may be deleted.

O If you do not want to see the demonstration of the GUIDE

®

Plus+

system, end using GUIDE/TV J .

The setup process for the GUIDE Plus+
Continue with 'Finalise set up of the external receiver'.

a I want to install additional external receivers

When installing additional external receivers, please observe the following:
The external receiver which is controlled by the G-LINK transmitter must
be below the other additional receivers. The IR(infrared) remote control
signal is reflected diagonally upwards and can therefore be used to control
additional external receivers which are above it.

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system is complete.

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Initial Installation of the GUIDE Plus+ system

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 Finalise set up of the external receiver

1 Tune your external receiver to the TV channel which transmits the

GUIDE Plus+

O If this TV channel is available on the internal tuner of the

DVD-recorder, select the TV channel on the DVD-recorder
using CHANNEL q

®

data.

P , CHANNEL r S .

6 If GUIDE Plus+

with the STANDBY m
this time, the data will be stored in a memory to prevent them
from being erased in case of malfunction (power failure).

7 Press GUIDE/TV

8 Select the 'Editor' screen using C

data were loaded, switch the DVD-Recorder off

J and select the menubar using A I .

2 button for approx.10 minutes. During

M and confirm using B O .

2 If you did not find your country in this list, no TV channel will

provide the GUIDE Plus+

®

system information.
Refer to the internet page http://www.europe.guideplus.com to
find further information and tips.

Country/City
(Language)

Deutschland Eurosport

Österreich Eurosport

Schweiz (Deutsch) Eurosport

United Kingdom ITV

France Canal+
España Tele 5

Nederland

- Eindhoven Music Factory (TMF)

- Rotterdam Music Factory (TMF)

- Amsterdam Music Factory (TMF)

België (Flemish) Music Factory (TMF)

TVchannel (aerial) TVchannel (SAT)

Eurosport
Astra 19.2E
Eurosport
Astra 19.2E, Hotbird

13.0E
Eurosport
Astra 19.2E
Eurosport
Astra 28.2E

Music Factory (TMF) /
Eurosport

TMF Astra 19.2E
Eurosp. Hotbird 13.0E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E
Music Factory (TMF)
Astra 19.2E

3 If the TV channel is only available on the external receiver, select

the programme number of the socket to which the external
receiver is connected.

O If the external receiver is only connected to the aerial socket,

you must select the programme number on the DVD
recorder under which the external receiver is stored.

4 If you can switch between 'TV' and 'Radio' on the external

receiver, select 'TV'.

5 Leave the DVD-recorder and the satellite receiver switched on for

about 24 hours to load the GUIDE Plus+

®

data.

Editor displays your TV channel settings. You may
switch channel On or Off (grey), select their Source
and their programme number. Press Bto use. Press
Dfor Info. Press Cfor Setup.

Search Schedule Info Editor
Name On/Off Source Programme N.
BBC1 On TV P 001
BBC2 On TV P 002
ITV On TV P 003
CH4 On TV P 004

Home

9 Check the TV channels and the allocation to the programme

numbers. Switch between the two tiles using C
Select the TV channels using B

CHANNEL q

P (for page forward/backward)

O , A I , CHANNEL r S ,

M , D K .

O left tile

Switch the TV channels you want to use to 'On' using the red
function button

Don't switch off the GUIDE Plus+

D .

®

data channel!

O right tile

For TV channels on the external receiver, press the red
function button
The press the green function button
programm number for this channel using the 0..9
(this is the same programme number as you would enter on
the external receiver for this TV channel).

Check that the GUIDE Plus+
to the right programme number!

0 End using GUIDE/TV

Your external receiver is now installed in the GUIDE Plus+
system.

D to switch to 'External receiver 1'

E and enter the

X buttons

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data channel is allocated

J .

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