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+® Guide channel numbers ................................	27
Setting the time/date automatically ............................................................	28
Manually setting the time & date ................................................................	29
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+® system .................	62
How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) .............	63
Problem solving for programmed recordings ..........................................	64
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.

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confirms your right to maximum	Card serves as verification of ownership	Card right away guarantees you'll receive
protection under the terms and	in the event of product theft or loss.	all the information and special offers
conditions of your PHILIPS warranty.		which you qualify for as the owner of
		your model.

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

Dear PHILIPS product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. We'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. Most importantly, you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome - and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product.

Sincerely,

Lawrence J. Blanford

President and Chief Executive Officer

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!

Know these safetysymbols

This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical

shock. For the safety of everyone in your house-hold, please do not remove product covering.

The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed

literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

For Customer Use

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

Model No.: DVDR 75/17 Serial No. _________________

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

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.

12Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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

15.Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

•Install all batteries correctly, + and ? as marked on the unit.

•Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline , etc.).

•Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a longtime.

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The remote control

MONITOR	Monitor: To switch between the internal tuner of the DVD Recorder
	(TV reception) and playback of the DVD Recorder
STANDBY m	Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,
	interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
TV/DVD	TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV. This button
	lets you switch between the DVD Recorder and the antenna signal. This
	function operates when the DVD Recorder is connected to the TV with
	only an antenna cable.
T/C	Title/Chapter: To directly select a 'B'(title)/'C'(chapter) in the menu
	bar
	If ' ' 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
D C	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+® system /
	without VCR Plus+® system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER
FSS	FSS: To display the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs, to set chapter
	marker
RETURN	Back: To return to the previous menu step on a video CD (VCD). This
	also functions with some DVDs.
CLEAR	Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)
PLAY G	Playback: To play a recorded disc.
N	Previous Chapter Track/Reverse search:
	Pressing this button 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.

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O	Next title/Chapter/Track/Forward search:
	Pressing this button once during playback will jump to the next
	chapter/track.
	If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward.
	If button is held down during a still picture function, it will search
	forward in slow motion.
STOP h	Stop: To stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings
	(TIMER)
	Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray.
AUDIO	Audio: To select the audio language. For SAP recording
REC/OTR n	Record: Record the current TV channel
PAUSE 9	Pause(still picture): If this button is pressed during playback, the
	DVD Recorder switches to pause. You will see a still picture. If this
	button is pressed during recording, the DVD Recorder will also switch
	to pause.

Additional TV functions

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

TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume

TV VOLUME r TV volume: Reduce TV volume

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

STANDBY m	Switching the TV off:
0..9	Number buttons: 0 - 9
CH+ A	TV Channel: To select the next highest TV channel.
CH- B	TV Channel: To select the next lower TV channel.

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 ' ')
Yellow jack	Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel
VIDEO	number ' ')
White/Red jack	Audio input jack left/right : Input for camcorders or video recorders
left AUDIO right	(Channel number ' ')
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
	for digital Camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector
	(channel number ' ').

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

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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	Component video input (red/blue/green jack): Connection for an
VIDEO	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	Video output (yellow jack): Connection to a TV with video input
(CVBS)	(CVBS, Composite Video)
OUT L AUDIO R	Analog audio output (red/white jack) underneath jack Video in .
	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	Component video output (red/blue/green jack): Connection for
VIDEO	an additional device with component video/progressive scan output

Output jack (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

DIGITAL AUDIO	Digital audio output: Connection for a digital audio device
OUT	(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

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

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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.
	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 or poor signal strength
	The on-screen menu display is on.
	Disc tray is opening.
	Disc tray is open.
	Disc tray is closing.
	Disc is being read.
	After a successful recording, the list of disc contents is updated.
	After the first recording has been successfully completed on a new disc,
	the menu structure is created.
	The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected.
	Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD Recorder is busy
	processing another operation.
	No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible
	that the disc cannot be read.
	Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen.
	The DVD Recorder is busy making changes DVD-compatible.
	Entire disc is being erased.
	Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings
	present).
	Disc cannot be recorded on.
	The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc
	can have a maximum of 48 titles.
	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 is full. There is no room for new recordings.
	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.
	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.

	An unauthorized action was attempted during recording (e.g. pressing
	the OPEN/CLOSE J button).
	An empty tile was selected.
	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).
	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.
	An error occurred when writing the title. The recording will continue,
	but the error will be skipped.
	After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date
	appears on the screen.
	During automatic channel search, the detected TV channels are
	counted.
	It is not possible to close/open the disc tray.
	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:

(Question)?	Tip	Problem
Here I will be explaining	Here I will be giving you	Here I will help you find the
seemingly unimportant things.	instructions on functions that	cause of problems and their
	help make it easier to use your	solutions.
	DVD Recorder.

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

Phil

P.S.: If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call technical support'. If this doesn't help you resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country.

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

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Introduction	3

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.

4	Introduction

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)

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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Introduction	5

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: 59 F - 95 F

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

6	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.

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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Introduction	7

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.

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

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

Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players?
Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD Recorder operates at a higher
power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs
may damage the optical unit (laser).	?
Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD!

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Special functions of your new DVD Recorder

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

This connection is also known as 'FireWire' and 'IEEE 1394.' This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. Its cable is used to transmit audio and video signals. Along with DV and Hi8 camcorders, some personal computers with digital video outputs can also be connected to this digital input.

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

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

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

These music CDs can be played using this Recorder.

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

New recordings on a DVD+R disc will always be added after the end of all recordings.

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

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

This DVD Recorder records each sound in two-channel Dolby Digital on a DVD+RW.

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

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

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

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

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

MODEL NO.	DVDR 75/17
PROD. NO.	..................

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BConnecting the DVD Recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

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

1Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA batteries).

2Remove the battery compartment lid, insert the batteries as shown, then replace the battery compartment lid. Always install

the +/- ends of the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use.

Its range is approximately 16-32 feet (5 to 10 meters).

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

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).

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Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

Use the Component Video (Y PB PR) cable and connect one end to the red, blue, green 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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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	Tip
be no picture at all.

5Use the supplied audio cable and plug one end into the OUTAUDIO LR jack at the back of the DVD Recorder (next toOUT 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).

6Switch 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.

7Connect 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'.

8	Press STANDBY/ON m on the recorder. ' ' will
	appear on the display.
	Switching TV and DVD Recorder to 'Progressive scan'
	The factory settings of the DVD Recorder are set to 'Interlaced'. If you
	selected the 'Progressive scan' connection during installation, you must
	switch the 'Component Video output' of the DVD Recorder and, if
	necessary, the 'Component Video input' of the TV to 'Progressive scan.'
	Switching the TV
	Please select 'Progressive scan' for the Component Video input on the
	TV. If necessary, see your TV instruction manual.
	If your TV is equipped with separate input jacks for Interlaced and
	Progressive, connect the DVD Recorder to the jack that supports
	'Progressive scan.'

Switching the DVD Recorder

1Disconnect the recorder's power cord.

2Hold 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.'					Tip

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

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Connecting with a S?Video (Y/C) cable

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

Have the following cables ready:

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

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Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

Use a S-Video (SVHS) cable and plug one end into the S-VIDEO 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).

4Use 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).

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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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7	Press STANDBY/ON m on the recorder. ' ' will
	appear on the display.

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).

1Remove the antenna or cable TV signal from your TV. Connect it to the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2	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.

3Use 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).

4Use 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).

5Switch 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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6Connect 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'.

7	Press STANDBY/ON m on the recorder. ' ' will
	appear on the display.

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).

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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.

4Connect 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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Press STANDBY/ON m on the recorder. ' ' will appear on the display.

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

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