Philips DVDR75 User Manual

Table of contents

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

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

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

Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R 35.................................................................

Playing audio CDs 35..........................................................................................

Playing MP3 CDs 36............................................................................................

Playback of a (Super) Video CD 37.................................................................

GOther playback functions 38.............

Changing to a different chapter track/title 38...............................................

Disc search 38......................................................................................................

Still picture 39.......................................................................................................

Slow motion 39....................................................................................................

Search with time entry 40..................................................................................

Repeating/Shuffle 40............................................................................................

Repeat a specific segment A-B 41....................................................................

Scan function 41...................................................................................................

Camera angle 42...................................................................................................

Zoom function 42................................................................................................

Changing audio language 43...............................................................................

Subtitles 43............................................................................................................

CConnecting additional devices 18....

Connecting an additional video recorder 18.................................................

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks 19.............................................

Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks 19.....................................

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jack 20.................................

DInstalling your DVD recorder 21......

Initial installation 21.............................................................................................

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

Adding and deleting TV channels manually 24...............................................

Setting the language 25.......................................................................................

Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) 26..................................................

Assigning the VCR Plus+

Setting the time/date automatically 28............................................................

Manually setting the time & date 29................................................................

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Guide channel numbers 27................................

EInformation on the TV screen 30....

Menu bar icons 30...............................................................................................

Menu bar 1 30.......................................................................................................

Menu bar 2 30.......................................................................................................

Field for temporary messages 31.....................................................................

Status box 31........................................................................................................

Disc type icons 31................................................................................................

Disc status icons 32.............................................................................................

Tuner info box 32................................................................................................

Timer info box 32................................................................................................

FPlayback 33........................................

General information regarding playback 33...................................................

Inserting a disc 33................................................................................................

Playing a DVD video disc 34..............................................................................

HRecording 44......................................

General information 44......................................................................................

Recording without automatic switch-off 45...................................................

Pausing recording 47...........................................................................................

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) 47....

Preventing accidental erasing of discs 48........................................................

Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) 49..................................

Selecting the recording mode (quality) 50.....................................................

IManaging disc content 51.................

General 51.............................................................................................................

Favorite Scene Selection 52...............................................................................

Inserting chapter marker 52..............................................................................

Hiding chapters 52...............................................................................................

Deleting chapter markers 53.............................................................................

Changing the index picture 54..........................................................................

Splitting titles 54...................................................................................................

Editing recording titles (name) 55....................................................................

Playing the entire title 55...................................................................................

Deleting recordings/titles 56.............................................................................

Disc settings 57....................................................................................................

Changing disc name 57.......................................................................................

Finalize editing 58.................................................................................................

Finalizing DVD+R discs 58.................................................................................

Erasing DVD+RWs 59........................................................................................

JProgramming a recording

(TIMER) 60..............................................

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

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Programming a recording with the 'VCR Plus+®system' 60......................

Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+

How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 63.............

Problem solving for programmed recordings 64..........................................

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system 62.................

KUser preferences 65..........................

Picture settings 66................................................................................................

Sound settings 67.................................................................................................

Language settings 68............................................................................................

Additional settings 68..........................................................................................

Remote control settings 69...............................................................................

Disc feature menu 70..........................................................................................

LAccess control (Child lock) 71.........

Child lock (DVD and VCD) 71.........................................................................

Activating/Deactivating the child lock 71........................................................

Authorizing discs 72............................................................................................

Locking authorized discs 72...............................................................................

Parental control (DVD video only) 72............................................................

Activating/Deactivating the parental control 73............................................

Changing the country 74....................................................................................

Changing the PIN 75...........................................................................................

MBefore you call technical support 76

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Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you

receive all the benefits you're entitled to.

Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS So complete
and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important
benefits.

Warranty
Verification

Registering your product within 10 days
confirms your right to maximum
protection under the terms and
conditions of your PHILIPS warranty.

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

Owner
Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration
Card serves as verification of ownership
in the event of product theft or loss.

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

Model
Registration

Returning your Warranty Registration
Card right away guarantees you'll receive
all the information and special offers
which you qualify for as the owner of
your model.

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.

P.S.Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS

product, you must return your Warranty
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail
it to us right now!

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

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.: DVDR 75/17
Serial No. _________________

Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment o 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.

Copyright Protection

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 andother limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DVDR 75/17
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

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

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
inaccordance 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.

EL 6474E004:02/8

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.

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

bar
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+ A Cursor buttons/Minus : Cursor down / Previous channel

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

without VCR Plus+

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system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

'(title)/'C'(chapter) in the menu

B

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system /

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 once 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.

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.

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

RECORD Record: Record the current TV channel

G Playback: To play a recorded disc.

N previous chapter track/reverse search

O next chapter track/forward search

h Stop: Pause playback/recording

Behind the door at the lower right front
corner

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

recorders (channel number 'CAM1')

Yellow jack

VIDEO

White/Red jack

left AUDIO right

Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically. In case both jacks are
occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO is given priority.

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

Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel

number 'CAM1')

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

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 IN SVideo input: Connection for an additional device (channel number

'EXT2'). Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done
automatically.

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

(channel number 'EXT2')

IN L AUDIO R Analog audio input (red/white jack) underneath jack Video in .

Audio for jack Video in : Connection for an additional device (channel
number 'EXT2')

Input jacks (INEXT1)

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

COMPONENT VIDEO : Connection for an additional device. Audio

input for component video (channel number 'EXT1')

IN COMPONENT

VIDEO

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 OUT SVideo output: Connection for a S-video-compatible TV

OUT VIDEO

(CVBS)

OUT L AUDIO R Analog audio output (red/white jack) underneath jack Video in .

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

Audio for jack OUT VIDEO (CVBS) : Connection for an additional
device

Output jacks (OUT1 480p/480i)

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

device. Audio output for component video/progressive scan

OUT COMPONENT

VIDEO

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 (NAFTA). 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

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SAP Second audio program from the tuner is selected (NAFTA)

Messages on your DVD Recorder display

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.

READING

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.

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).

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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:

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(Question)?

Here I will be explaining
seemingly unimportant things.

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

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.

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 telephone numbers can be found on the back of this manual.

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Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS DVD owners.

Thank you for buying a DVDR 75/17 .
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 Video 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)

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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 : 110-130V/60Hz
Power consumption : 27W
Power consumption (Standby): Less than 3W (clock display off)
Measurements in inches (W/H/D): 17.2/3.0/13.30 (disc tray closed), 18.58 (disc tray open)
Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg
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:59F-95F
Humidity: 25% - 75%

Accessories

Owner's manual
Warranty booklet
Quick-start guide
Remote control and batteries
Antenna cable
Power cable
Component video cable (cinch cable with red/blue/green plugs)
Video cable (with yellow plugs)
DVD+RW

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Introduction

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.

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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.

1

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

2

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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Introduction

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.

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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. DVDR 75/17

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

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Introduction

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).

1

Remove the battery compartment lid, insert the batteries as

2

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

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

'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.

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'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.

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,
supplied 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.

1

Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV

2

3
4

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 OUT COMPONENT VIDEO 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).

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6

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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.

Use the supplied audio cable and plug one end into the OUT

AUDIO LR jack at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to

OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ) 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'.

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Tip

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

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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 O 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.'

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

Tip

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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, supplied 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.

1

Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV

2

OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end
into the antenna input jack at the back of the TV.

3

4

5
6

Use a S-Video (SVHS) cable and plug one end into the S-VIDEO
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 the supplied audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the
red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD
Recorder (next to S-VIDEO 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.

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'.

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Connecting the DVD Recorder

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

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

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, supplied,
with yellow ends), and an audio cable (4, supplied, 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.

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2

3

4

5

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 supplied video (CVBS) cable and plug one end into the
yellow jack OUT VIDEO (CVBS) 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 the supplied audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the
red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD
Recorder (under to Video in ) 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.

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Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD

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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.

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

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).

1
2

3

4

5

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.

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.

6

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

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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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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.

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

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

Initial Setup

Menu Language

English
Español
Français

Press OK to continue

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CConnecting additional devices

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

S-VIDEO IN , Video in , IN COMPONENT VIDEO and the IN L AUDIO R , IN AUDIO
LR jacks on the recorder. Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done
automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO IN is given priority.

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

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

Connecting an additional video recorder

You can also connect a video Recorder to the input jack. Please use the S-VIDEO IN jack and
the IN L AUDIO R jacks for SVHS video recorders.

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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 additional devices

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 'Subtitle'-function.

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 left AUDIO right in jacks of the DVD Recorder to the audio out
jacks on the camcorder.

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 left AUDIO right in jacks of the DVD Recorder to the audio out
jacks on the camcorder.

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Connecting audio devices to analog audio
jacks

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There two analog audio output jacks OUT L AUDIO R (audio signal output left/right) and two
audio input jacks IN 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. You will
need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one
of the audio formats of the DVD Recorder (MPEG2 and Dolby Digital).
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.

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Connecting additional devices

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.

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

CH- B or CH+ A .

Tip

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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 .

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Initial Setup

Menu Language

English
Español
Français

Press OK to continue

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3

4
5

6

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 .

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 .

Initial Setup

Audio Language

English
Español
Français

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Português
Italiano

Press OK to continue

Initial Setup

Subtitle Language

English
Español
Français
Português
Italiano

Press OK to continue

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8
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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.

Initial Setup

TV Shape

4:3 letterbox
4:3 panscan
16:9

Press OK to continue

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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.

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.

Installation

Auto Ch. Programming

Searching for TV channels

000 Channels found

Please wait

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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).

1

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

2

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

3

Select 'A' using D or C .

4

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

5

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

CH+ A .

6

Press C . The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows

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the DVD Recorder to save all available TV channels. This
procedure may take several minutes.

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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'orAuto.' 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.

Installation

Auto Ch. Programming

Searching for TV channels

000 Channels found

Please wait

Problem

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

Adding and deleting TV channels manually

With this function you can block 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).

1

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

2

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

will appear at the top of the screen.

Select 'A' using D or C .

3

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

C .

4

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

CH+ A the press C .

5
6

7
8

9
10

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.

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

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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).

1

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

2

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

3

Select 'A' using D or C .

4

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

5

ENGLISH

6

7
8

Select the corresponding line and confirm with C .

Which settings can I choose?

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

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

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Playback audio Deutsch

Language

Recording audio Stereo

Subtitle Deutsch

Menu Deutsch

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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. In most cases this means that 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).

1

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

2

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

3

Select 'A' using D or C .

4

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

5

Select line 'Recording audio' and confirm with C .

6

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

7

Playback audio Deutsch

Language

Recording audio Stereo

Subtitle Deutsch

Menu Deutsch

8

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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.

1

Select 'A' using D or C .

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Use D or C , or use the number buttons 0..9 to select the TV

6

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 .

7

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

ENGLISH

Installation

VCR Plus+ Ch.

VCR Plus+ Ch. Channel

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

...

To exit 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.

1

Select 'A' using D or C .

2

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

3

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

4

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

C .

5
6

7

8

9

10

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'.

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 .

Problem

Time/Date

Automatic

PBS Channel Auto.
Daylight Saving Off
Time Zone Auto.

To exit press
SYSTEM MENU

11

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

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Installing your DVD recorder

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.

1

Select 'A' using D or C .

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Confirm with OK .

6

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

7

Check 'AM/PM', 'Year', 'Month', and 'Date' in the same way.

8

To select between the fields, use CH- B or CH+ A .
Change the information with D , C or the number buttons

0..9 .

ENGLISH

Time/Date

Manual

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

Select one of the following settings in line 'Daylight Saving':

9

'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 .

10

To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

11

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

To exit press
SYSTEM MENU

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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

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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.

H

I

J

K

L

Sound

Picture by Picture

Slow motion

Fast motion

Search with time entry

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Information on the TV screen

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.

ENGLISH

























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

M

M

N

O

P

Q

Information on the TV screen

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVDVideo

VideoCD

No disc

Disc error

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Disc status icons

R

S

T

U

V

X

Y

Z

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.

a

b

c

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 .

f

g

h

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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

Information on the TV screen

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

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Inserting a disc

Press the OPEN/CLOSE J button on the front of the

1
2

Playback

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.

OPENING P01

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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.

Playback starts automatically.

Tip

3

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

If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

1

The following will appear on the display:
title/chapter, elapsed time.

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

h on the DVD recorder.

2

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

3

C01 2:04

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Playback

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.

1

If playback does not start automatically, select the title you want

2
3

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.

ENGLISH

C01 ANNA P01

a I see the message 'EMPTYDISC' on the display

b There are no recordings on this disc.

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

h on the DVD recorder.

4

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

5

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'.
For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording
mode (quality)' in the chapter 'Recording'.

Playing audio CDs

You can also use the DVD Recorder to pay audio CDs

Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.

Problem

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1

2

Playback

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.

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

Tip

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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:

In accordance with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), the digital audio output is turned off
during MP3 playback.
Only the first session of a multisession CD is played back.

Insert an MP3 CD. Playback starts automatically.

1

2

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.

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

Tip

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Playback

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 screen, begin playback with PLAY G .

1

If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu

2

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.

3

Stop playback with STOP h .

4

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Playback

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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

1

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

1

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.

K

).

2

a No sound

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

DVD recorder.

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 '

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.

' symbol on the second menu bar using C or

K

Problem

Tip

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Other playback functions

Still picture

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

1

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 '

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

4 If necessary, turn off the menu line with the

To continue playback, press PLAY G .

I

CH- B .

D or C .

SYSTEM-MENU button.

2

Slow motion

ENGLISH

C01 2:04

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

Tip

1
2

3

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

4 If necessary, turn off the menu line with the

To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

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

J

D or C .

SYSTEM-MENU button.

Tip

Other playback functions

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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

1
2

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 .

3

Confirm with OK .

4

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 .

Playback will now start at the time you entered.

5

Problem

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.

1

During playback, press PLAY MODE . By pressing PLAY

2

3

MODE again, you can select from the following options:

•) '

•) '

•) '

•) '

•) No display: no repeat

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

': Repeat chapter (DVD only)



': Repeat track/title



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



': Shuffle



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Other playback functions

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

1

position.
You will see a still picture.

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2
3
4

Keep pressing PLAY MODE until the '
on the TV screen. This will store the start point.
Start playback with PLAY G .

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

' symbol appears





' appears

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.



'

1

After 10 seconds, the DVD Recorder will switch to the next

2

chapter/track. To resume the playback at the corresponding
chapter/track, press STOP h and then PLAY G .

Other playback functions

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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.

1

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

2

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.

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

Problem

3

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

4

The '
has one camera angle.

' icon will remain visible until a section starts that only

F

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.

1

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

2

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

3
4

5
6

7

42

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 .

Other playback functions

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.

1

Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired audio language.

2

You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons

0..9 .

Playback will now resume with the new audio language.

3

Subtitles

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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 .

1
2

E

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 button s 0 or by
selecting 'off'.

Playback will now resume with the new subtitle language.

3

Other playback functions

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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Recording

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).

1

Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and

2

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.

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3
4

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:

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

Audio jack IN L AUDIO R for SVHS-jack and Video jack.

Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done
automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack

S-VIDEO IN is given priority.

'EXT1' Component Video jacks on the back IN COMPONENT

VIDEO , Audio jacks IN AUDIO LR for Component Video

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

Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done
automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack

S-VIDEO is given priority.

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

1 FREETITLE P01

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5

To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control
or RECORD 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'.

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

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.

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'.

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Recording

Pausing recording

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

1

To continue recording, press REC/OTR n .

2

Ending recording

To stop recording, press the STOP h button. Wait until 'MENU UPDT'

disappears from the display before you try another feature.

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

Insert a disc.

1

If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the

MONITOR button on the remote.

2

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

3

Press REC/OTR n on the remote control repeatedly. Each time

4

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

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Recording

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.

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1

Press DISC-MENU . The index screen will appear.

2

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

3

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

4
5

6
7

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 6 .

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Recording

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.

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1

Look at the last minute of the old recording.

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2
3

4
5

6

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 (quality)

By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum
recording time for a disc.
You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode watching the picture via the built-in
tuner. (Press the MONITOR button).
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).

1

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

Which recording modes can I choose?

'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.

Can I also change the recording mode via a menu?

1 Press the SYSTEM-MENU button.

2 Select '

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'or'M6' recording modes, you can select

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

' using D or C .

A

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Recording

IManaging disc content

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.

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Charly 1
00:29:59 • M1
Fr15/02/2003

Empty title
01:30:01

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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

1
2

appropriate point. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will
appear on the screen.

Press CH+ A or CH- B to select 'Inserting 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.

To remove the menu, press FSS .

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Favorite Scene Selection

Inserting chapter marker Press OK

Current chapter visible

Delete chapter marker

Delete all chapter markers

New index picture

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

3

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.

During playback of the corresponding chapter, press FSS on the

1

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remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' 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

Favorite Scene Selection

Inserting chapter marker Press OK

Current chapter visible

Delete chapter marker

Delete all chapter markers

New index picture

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

Managing disc content

Select 'Current chapter' using CH- B .

2

Select 'hidden' by pressing C repeatedly. The picture is
displayed darker.

3

Fast switching options

Using SELECT in the editing menu, you can quickly and easily switch

between chapter view ('visible') and chapter hide ('hidden').

To end, press FSS .

4

During playback this chapter will be skipped.
If you want to view the chapter again, select 'visible' using C in step

Deleting chapter markers

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

During playback of the corresponding chapter, press FSS on the

1

remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will
appear on the screen.

3 .

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Tip

2
3
4

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 .

Using CH- B , select either 'Delete chapter marker' for this
chapter or 'Delete all chapter 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 .

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Favorite Scene Selection

Inserting chapter marker Press OK

Current chapter visible

Delete chapter marker

Delete all chapter markers

New index picture

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

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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.

1

Press the FSS button. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu
will appear on the screen.

2

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

3

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

4

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?

1

Because recordings on DVD+Rs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible

to divide titles.

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

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Favorite Scene Selection

Inserting chapter marker Press OK

Current chapter visible

Delete chapter marker

Delete all chapter markers

New index picture

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

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

2

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

3

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

4

The process of splitting the title is now complete.

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Favorite Scene Selection

Inserting chapter marker Press OK

Current chapter visible

Delete chapter marker

Delete all chapter markers

New index picture

Divide title

Press FSS to exit

Managing disc content

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.

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Change the desired character using CH+ A or CH- B . You

5

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.

6

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

7

To end, press D .

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Settings for title Charly 1

Name Charly 1

Play full title

Erase this title

8

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 .

1

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.

2

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

3

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

4

Settings for title Charly 1

Name Charly 1

Play full title Press OK

Erase this title

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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 .

1

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

2

Select 'Erase this title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm

3

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 .

4

'Erasing title' will appear on the screen.

5

An 'Empty title' box will now appear at this location in the

6

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.

Settings for title Charly 1

Name Charly 1

Play full title

Erase this title Press OK

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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Managing disc content

Disc settings

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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 .

1

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

2

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

3

Changing disc name

Philips1
00:35:59 used
Fr15/02/2003

NTSC

DVD playback

1
2

3
4

5
6
7

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

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 .

Settings for Philips1

Disc name Philips1

Protection Unprotected

Erase disc

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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.

1

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

CH- B and confirm with OK .

2

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 .

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

Problem

3

To confirm, press OK .'Working...' will appear on the screen. A

4

Finalizing DVD+R discs

bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the
conversion.

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.

1

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

2

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'.

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Managing disc content

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

3

To confirm, press OK .'Working...' will appear on the screen. A

4

bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the
editing process.

Erasing DVD+RWs

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

1

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2
3

4
5

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'.

Settings for Philips1

Disc name Philips1

Protection Unprotected

Erase disc Press OK

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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')

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).

1

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

2

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

3

Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits

4

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 .

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

Timer

VCR Plus+ system

PlusCode number

---------

60

Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT

To store

Press OK

Programming a recording (TIMER)

Confirm with OK .

5

6

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.

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 D , C 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'.

Problem

Tip

Timer

VCR Plus+ system

Date

Ch.

01/22

001

Start
08:30AM

End
10:00PM

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Rec
Mode
M1

To store

Press OK

If all information is correct, press the OK button. The
information is stored in a TIMER block.

7

To end, press TIMER .

8

Insert a recordable disc in the Recorder.
The disc is checked.

9

Switch the Recorder off with STANDBY m .

10

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the display.

The programmed recording will only function properly when the
DVD Recorder has been switched off using the

STANDBY m button.

Programming a recording (TIMER)

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Programming a recording without the
VCR Plus+

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

®

system

1

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

2
3
4

5

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).

Program numbers of the 'EXT1' and 'EXT2' cinch socket

You can also program recordings from external sources via S-VIDEO
IN , Video in ('EXT1') or IN COMPONENT VIDEO ('EXT2').

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

Timer

Timer Programming

Date

Ch.01Start

01/22

Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT

08:30AM

End
10:00PM

Rec
Mode
M1

To store

Press OK

If all information is correct, press the OK button. The
information is stored in a TIMER block.

6

To end, press TIMER .

7

Insert a DVD ready for recording (without write protection).
The disc is checked.

8

Switch off with STANDBY m .

9

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the display.

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The programmed recording will only function properly when the
DVD Recorder has been switched off using the

STANDBY m button.

Programming a recording (TIMER)

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).

1

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

2

Select 'Timer List' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

3

Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check,
change, or delete with CH- B or CH+ A .

4

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 .

Press C .

5

Select the entry field with D or C .
If required, change the information with CH+ A , CH- B or
the number buttons 0..9 .

Tip

Timer

Timer List

Date
01/22

--/--

Total record time: 01:40

To change
Press ›

Ch.
01

-----

Start
04:25PM

--:--

End
06:05PM

--:--

Press TIMER

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Rec
Mode
M2

---

To exit

6
7
8
9

In 'Date', you first enter the month and then the date.

Confirm with OK .

To end, press TIMER .

Switch off with STANDBY m .

Programming a recording (TIMER)

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Problem solving for programmed
recordings

PROBLEM SOLUTION

DVD Recorder does not
respond

'Switch off, timer recording'
flashes on the TV screen.

Fehlermeldung: 'Insert
recordable disc'

The error message 'Disc
locked' appears briefly on
the screen.

Error message: 'Memory
full'

The 'Data error' message
appears on the screen.

The message 'Collision'
appears on the screen.

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 .

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 ).

bEither no disc was inserted or a disc was inserted that cannot be used for recordings. Insert a

disc that can be recorded upon. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY m .

bA protected disc was inserted. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual recording', section

'Preventing accidental erasing of discs '), or insert a different disc.

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 .

bThe data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time, and end

time of the programmed recording.

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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Programming a recording (TIMER)

KUser preferences

This section explains how to customize the DVD Recorder to your preferences. These icons
indicate the following:

,

­.
/
0
/
1
2

1
2
3

4
5

Picture settings

Sound settings

Language settings

Additional settings

Remote control settings

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.

ENGLISH

6
7

8

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 .

User preferences

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Picture settings

You can select the following functions in this menu:

'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'.

'Vertical 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.

'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.

TV shape 16:9

Picture

Black level shift Off

Vertical video shift ï

Video output Interlaced

1
2

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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 O 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

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 OUT L AUDIO R , OUT
AUDIO LR jacks), select 'Off' in the 'Digital output' menu.

'Digital output'

ENGLISH

You can select from the following settings for devices connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jack:

'All' : Dolby Digital 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 ( OUT L
AUDIO R , OUT AUDIO LR ).

'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 .

Digital output All

Sound

Analog output Stereo

Night mode Off

'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.

User preferences

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Language settings

You can select the following settings in this menu:

'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:

'Status box'

Playback audio Deutsch

Language

Recording audio Stereo

Subtitle Deutsch

Menu Deutsch

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.

'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).

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Status box On

Features

Standby Off

Display Bright

User preferences

'Low power': If the DVD Recorder is switched off using STANDBY m , the clock display is not

visible.

'Off': 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:

ENGLISH

'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.

User preferences

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Disc feature menu

In this menu you can make changes that relate to the disc:

'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'

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

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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User preferences

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).

1

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

2

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear at the top of
the screen.

3

Select 'A' using D or C .

ENGLISH

4
5

6
7

8
9
10
11

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

'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 '3' using CH- B or CH+ A .

Confirm with OK .

To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU .

Access control (Child lock)

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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 step 9 .

4

Authorizing discs

Insert the disc. After a short check, the access control menu will
appear on the screen.

1

Using CH+ A or CH- B , select 'Play once'or'Play
always.'

2

Use the number buttons 0..9 to enter your PIN.

3

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 .

1

Press STOP h while the icon '

2

screen. The icon will change to '
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.

' is being displayed on the

5

'. This disc is now locked

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Access control (Child lock)

Activating/Deactivating the parental
control

1
2

3
4

5
6

7
8
9

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 'Disc features' using CH- B or CH+ A and
confirm with C .

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 .

ENGLISH

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

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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.

Confirm with OK . To end, press repeatedly D and then

SYSTEM-MENU .

Tip

Access control (Child lock)

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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).

1

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

2

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear.

3

Select 'A' using D or C .

4

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

5

Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C .

6

Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code of your

7

choice. If this is you first time entering your code, you must
enter this code a second time to confirm it.

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

8
9
10

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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Access control (Child lock)

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).

1

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

2

Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear.

3

Select 'A' using D or C .

4

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

5

Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C .

6

Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code. If this is

7

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 .

8

Enter the new code with the number buttons 0..9 . Re-enter the
code for confirmation.

9

To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU .

ENGLISH

Access control Enter code…

Auto resume On

10

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.

Tip

Access control (Child lock)

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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 on the back of this manual.
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:

The device does not react
to the touch of a button,
the remote control is
working:

Your DVD Recorder does
not respond to any button
being pressed.

Resetting the DVD
Recorder to default factory
settings

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'.

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 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 h and

OPEN/CLOSE J .

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.

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:

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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.

Before you call technical support

PROBLEM SOLUTION

No playback on DVD
recorder:

I cannot playback (Super)
Video CDs

Poor playback on DVD
Recorder (distorted
picture/distorted sound)

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.

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 '
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 .

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.

' using D or C .

A

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.

ENGLISH

Programmed recording
does not work:

The wrong TV channel was
decoded (recorded) after
you programmed a
recording using the VCR
Plus+ system.

There is picture or sound
interference with the TV
reception.

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.

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 .

bDuring playback via the internal TV tuner ( MONITOR button), switch to recording mode

'M1' by pressing REC MODE . This will give you the best possible picture quality.
Before making the 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.

Before you call technical support

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

Distorted sound coming
from a connected hifi
amplifier

The picture is distorted or
blackandwhite during
playback.

No sound signal at the
digital output

A DVD+RW cannot be
played on certain DVD
players

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.

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.

bCheck whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and the connected additional

devices.

bCheck whether you have inserted an MP3 CD: In accordance with SDMI (Secure Digital Music

Initiative), the digital audio output is turned off during MP3 playback. This is not a defect of
your DVD recorder.

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

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.

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Limited Warranty

One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange

This product must be carried in for repair.

DVD Recorder

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service.
A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased
the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and
labor is free.
After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered
only for the original warranty period. When the warranty on
the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired
parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or
antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it
to operate in any country other than the country for which it
was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or
repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not
apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded
material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
proof of purchase. Attach it to the owner's manual and keep
both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material in
case you need to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner's manual before requesting service.
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a
service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE
U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair. When the
product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the
center. Centers may keep defective parts.
(In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. Because some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this
limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such
damages.)

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product
is officially distributed by Philips. In countries where Philips does
not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization
will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if
the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not
readily available).

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, (402) 5364171

EL6506E003 / 09-02

REMEMBER...

Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the
product. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration
card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

Model Number: DVDR 75/17

Serial Number:

Notes

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