Philips DVDR75-001 User Manual

Table of contents

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

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

Regional code 6....................................................................................................

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

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

Important 7...........................................................................................................

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

Special functions of your DVD recorder 9....................................................

BConnecting the DVD recorder 11...

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

Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set 11......................................

Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' 12..........................................

Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' 14..................................

Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable 15.....................................................

Connecting with video(CVBS) cable 16..........................................................

CConnecting additional devices 18....

Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket 18...................

Connecting additional video recorders 18.....................................................

Connect camcorder to the front sockets 19................................................

Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets 19....................

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

DInstalling your DVD recorder 21......

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

Using a satellite receiver 23...............................................................................

Allocating a decoder 24......................................................................................

Manual TV channel search 25............................................................................

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 26......................................

Automatic TV channel search 28.....................................................................

Adding and clearing TV channels manually 29...............................................

Setting the language/country 30........................................................................

Switching over audio recording (2-channel sound) 30................................

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

EOnscreen information 32................

Symbols in the menu bar 32..............................................................................

Menu bar 1 32.......................................................................................................

Menu bar 2 32.......................................................................................................

Field for temporary messages 33.....................................................................

Status field 33........................................................................................................

Disc type symbols 33..........................................................................................

Operating mode symbols 34.............................................................................

Tuner information box 34.................................................................................

Timer information box 34.................................................................................

Fplayback 35.........................................

General notes on playback 35...........................................................................

Inserting a disc 35................................................................................................

Playing a DVD video disc 36..............................................................................

Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc 37.......................................................................

Playing an audio CD 37.......................................................................................

Playing an MP3 CD 38.........................................................................................

Playing a (Super) Video CD 39.........................................................................

GAdditonal playback features 40........

Changing to another title/chapter 40..............................................................

Searching a disc 40...............................................................................................

Still picture 41.......................................................................................................

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

Search by time 41.................................................................................................

Repeat/Shuffle play 42.........................................................................................

Repeating a passage (A-B) 42............................................................................

Scan feature 43.....................................................................................................

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

Zoom feature 43..................................................................................................

Select the audio language 44..............................................................................

Subtitles 44............................................................................................................

HManual recording 45..........................

General 45.............................................................................................................

Recording without automatic switch-off 46...................................................

Interrupt recording (Pause) 47.........................................................................

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) 48....

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

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

Selecting the recording type (Quality) 50.......................................................

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) 51............

Direct Record 52.................................................................................................

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 53...........................................................

IManaging the disc contents 54.........

General 54.............................................................................................................

Favorite Scene Selection 55...............................................................................

Insert chapter markers 55.................................................................................

Hiding chapters 55...............................................................................................

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

Changing the index picture 57..........................................................................

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

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

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

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

Disc settings 59....................................................................................................

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

Finishing editing 60...............................................................................................

Finalising DVD+R discs 61.................................................................................

Delete DVD+RW disks 61................................................................................

Table of contents

JProgramming a recording

(TIMER) 62..............................................

General 62.............................................................................................................

Programming recordings with the ShowView Programming recordings without the ShowView

How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 66.............

'NexTView Link' 66.............................................................................................

Problem solving for programmed recordings 67..........................................

System 63.........................

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

KUser preferences 68..........................

Picture settings 68................................................................................................

Sound settings 69.................................................................................................

Language settings 70............................................................................................

Additional settings 70..........................................................................................

Remote Control settings 71..............................................................................

Disk feature menu 72..........................................................................................

LAccess control (Child Lock) 73........

Child lock (DVD and VCD) 73.........................................................................

Activating/deactivating child lock 73................................................................

Authorising a disc 74...........................................................................................

Locking unlocked discs 74..................................................................................

Parental level control (DVD video only) 74..................................................

Activating/deactivating parental level control 75..........................................

Changing the country 76....................................................................................

Changing the PIN code 77.................................................................................

MBefore you call an engineer 78.........

Table of contents

The remote control

MONITOR Monitor: This button lets you switch between the TV receiver (internal

tuner) in the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and playback on 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 switch: Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O directly

to the TV set. This lets you watch the picture from any unit connected to this scart socket (set-top box', video recorder or satellite receiver) and at the same time record from another source. If you have not connected a device to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket, use this button to switch between TV reception and the DVD recorder. But this only works if you use a scart cable to connect the TV set to your DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and your TV set responds to this switch-over.

ENGLISH

T/C Title/Chapter: Choose the '

menu bar If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu from a recorded disc or an introductory film will be shown. In this case, this function is not available.

PLAY MODE Playback type: Choose between repeat, shuffle play and intro-scan

REC MODE Record type (quality): To select the maximum possible record time

0..9 Number buttons:0-9

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

SYSTEM-MENU System menu: Call up/cancel the main menu (menu bar at the top of

the screen)

SELECT Select: Select function/value

OK Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry

DC Cursor keys : Cursor left, right

CH+ A Cursor buttons/Plus : Cursor up/ Next programme number

CH- B Cursor buttons/Minus : Cursor down / Previous programme number

TIMER TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with ShowView

ShowView

FSS & EDIT: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs, for setting

chapter markers

or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

'(Title)/'C'(Chapter) directly from the

/without

RETURN Back: Return to previous menu on a video CD (VCD). This also works

with some DVDs.

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

PLAY G Playback: To play a recorded disc.

N Select previous title/search backwards :

Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter/film or previous title Hold down the button: Search backwards Hold down button during still picture, slow motion backwards

O Select next title/search forwards :

Briefly press the button during playback: Next chapter/film or next title Hold down the button: Search forwards Hold down button during still picture, slow motion forwards

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

(TIMER) Hold down button, opens and closes the disc tray.

AUDIO Audio: Select the audio language. For recording language 1 or 2

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 TV sets with the same remote control code *RC5) (e.g. Philips TV sets)

TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume

TV VOLUME r TV volume: Reduce TV volume

For the following functions you need to hold down the button at the side DVD/TV and then select the function you need with the appropriate button.

STANDBY m Switching the TV off:

0..9 Number buttons:0-9

CH+ A TV programme number: To select a higher programme number

CH- B TV programme number: To select a lower programme number

Front of the device

STANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, 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 Select previous title/search backwards

O Select next title/search forwards

h Stop: Interrupt playback/recording

Behind the flap at the righthand corner on

ENGLISH

the front

S-VIDEO SVideo socket: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8

video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

Yellow socket

VIDEO

White/red socket

left AUDIO right

Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If both sockets are in use, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority.

DV IN iLink/DV socket (digital video input, IEEE 1394, FireWire):

Video input socket: Connection of camcorders or video recorders

(programme number 'CAM1')

Audio input socket left/right : Connection of camcorders or video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme number 'CAM2').

Back of the unit

4MAINS Mains socket: Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz)

ANTENNA IN Aerial input: Connection of the aerial

TV OUT Aerial output: Connection of the TV set

EXT 2 AUX-I/O Scart socket 2: Connection of an additional device (satellite receiver,

set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.)

EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Scart socket 1: Connection of a TV set. RGB output

Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT)

OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) SVideo output: Connection of an S-Video-compatible TV set

OUT VIDEO

(CVBS)

OUT L AUDIO R Analogue audio output (white/red socket): Connection of a TV

Video output (yellow socket): Connecting a TV set with a video input (CVBS, Composite Video)

set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device

Output socket (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

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

The symbols on your DVD recorder display

These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:

Multi-function display/text line

•) Clock

•) Disc/title playing time

•) OTR switch-off time

•) Title name

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

•) Display of information and alerts

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: Illuminated segment at the current position.

SAT A satellite recording has been programmed.

TIMER A recording (timer) has been programmed

o((( A remote control signal has been received

VPS/PDC Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or

PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program

LANG II During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 channel

tone was received. 'I' or 'II' lights up depending on which sound channel has been selected

Messages in the DVD recorder display

ENGLISH

READING

The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display

IS TV ON? The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then

read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

NO SIGNAL No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable)

MENU The menu on the screen is active

OPENING Disc tray opening

TRAY OPEN Disc tray open

CLOSING Disc tray closing

READING Disc being read

MENU UPDT Once recording has been successfully completed the table of contents is

created.

INIT MENU The menu structure is created after the first recording has been made

on a new disc

COPY PROT You have tried to copy a copy-protected DVD/video cassette.

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

performing a task.

NO DISC A disc has not been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted, it

cannot be read.

INFO Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen

BUSY The DVD recorder is processing the changes to make them DVD

compatible

ERASING The entire disc is erased

EMPTYDISC The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no

recordings).

PROTECTED The disc is protected against recording.

MAX TITLE The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The

maximum number of titles per disc is 48.

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

maximum number of chapters per title is 124.

DISC FULL The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings

PAL DISC A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to

record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC recordings.

NTSC DISC A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying

to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL recordings.

RECORDING An illegal action (e.g. OPEN/CLOSE J button) was attempted during

recording.

FREETITLE Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is empty.

DISC LOCK An attempt has been made to record during playback of a protected

disc. This message appears if an attempt is made to insert a chapter marker ( FSS & button).

DISC ERR An error occurred when writing the title. If this error keeps occurring,

please clean the disc or use a new one. For instructions on how to clean a disc see the section on 'Cleaning the discs' in the next chapter.

DISC WARN An error occurred when writing the title. Recording was continued; the

error was skipped

SETUP After the automatic search the menu for setting the date/time will

appear on the screen.

WAIT 01 During the automatic search the TV channels found are counted

BLOCKED The disc tray cannot be closed/opened.

SAFE REC The new recording will be added at the end of all the other recordings

(SAFE RECORD).

EASYLINK Data is being transferred from the 'EasyLink' TV.

POST-FORMAT Post format

AIntroduction

Dear Philips customer,

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

Question: (?)

Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.

I hope you have lots of fun.

Tip

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

Problem

Here I'll help you identify the cause of a problem and find a solution.

Phil

ENGLISH

Introduction

P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.

Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment.

Thank you for buying a DVDR 75/001-75/021 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information on how to set up and operate the machine. The video 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 machine. The DVD recorder needs this time to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.).

Your Philips team hopes your new DVD recorder will bring you many years of enjoyment.

What is a DVD?

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a new storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc.

How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?

The razor-sharp digital images have a resolution of more than 500 lines of 720 pixels per line. This is more than twice as high as VHS and is even better than the laser disc. Its picture quality is easily comparable to the digital masters produced in recording studios.

What can DVD+RW do?

DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which rewritable CDs are based. A high-performance laser is used to change the reflective properties of the recording layer; this process can be repeated more than a thousand times.

What can the DVD+R do?

DVD+R (write-once DVD). Unlike a DVD+RW disc, this disc can only be written to once. If it is not finalized after a recording, further recordings can be added to it. Old recordings can be deleted but can no longer be overwritten. The deleted titles are marked 'Deleted title'. Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalised in the DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added.

What can my DVD recorder do?

Your Philips DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means:

•) existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder.

•) Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD video players and DVD ROM drives.

Introduction

Discs you can use

The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording:

Playback and recording

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable)

DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)

ENGLISH

DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised.

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

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

Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

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

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

Introduction

Regional code

Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible.

DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine. If the DVD is marked with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD recorder. The number within the globe represents the region. Regional code 2 represents: Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East (incl. Egypt).

Technical data

Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption :27W Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off) Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed), 47.2 (disc tray open) Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the

time is saved for up to 12 hours.

Operating position: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions Ambient temperature:15C-35C Humidity: 25% - 75%

Accessories

Operating instructions Guarantee booklet Quick install guide Remote control and batteries Aerial cable Mains cable Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)

Introduction

Important

Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam.

Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work.

LASER

Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read). Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

Danger. High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk of getting an electric shock.

The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

There are some components in the DVD recorder that keep running as long as the recorder is connected to the power supply. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must unplug it from the power supply.

ENGLISH

If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to take the plug out of the wall socket and not just remove the connector from the 4MAINS socket at the back of the unit. Children could seriously injure themselves as the free end of the cable may still be live.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Please dispose of old batteries safely.

Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre.

This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre.

Introduction

When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine should be placed on a firm surface.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or similar on the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power supply and call after-sales service for advice.

Keep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat sources and protect from direct sunlight.

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

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in any of the openings.

Cleaning the discs

Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly.

1 Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the

middle to the edge.

2 Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially

available cleaning agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.

Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?

This optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher power level than the ones in normal DVDs and CD players so CD lens cleaner discs may actually damage it.

CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used.

Introduction

Special functions of your DVD recorder

Your PhilipsDVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to enhance your enjoyment.

Philips provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home cinema equipment.

The DVD recorder is controlled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link and is automatically set to the right system settings.

This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your DVD recorder via the scart cable ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket).

Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be controlled from an external satellite receiver.

At the touch of a button your DVD recorder, even though it is switched off, will check which channel is currently playing on your television and record it.

This connector is also known as a 'FireWire' or 'IEEE 1394'. This connector is used to transmit wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders. Audio and video signals are transmitted using a cable. In addition to DV and Hi8 camcorders, PCs with digital video output can also be connected to the digital input.

ENGLISH

This screen tells you what's on the disc. Each index screen represents a recording. On the right hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows the position and length of the current recording on the disc in a graphic format.

This function enables you to simply delete commercials or other scenes. The relevant scenes are marked and skipped as required. This information is stored on the DVD in such a way that other DVD players will skip the scenes.

MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of the original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of music can be stored on a single CD. These music CDs can be played on this machine.

Normally a recording is made at the current disc position. This is the same as for a video cassette, in the middle of the tape for example. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording will be made at the end of all the other recordings to avoid overwriting previous recordings. New recordings on DVD+R discs are always added after all existing recordings.

Using your DVD recorder you can record from an RGB source such as a satellite receiver using a SCART input ( EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket). Video signals for the colours R(Red), G(Green) and B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with standard video cables.

The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players.

Introduction

Dolby Laboratories standard for transmitting 5.1 channels. Five full-value channels are transmitted in this acoustic playback system. A further channel is used for low frequencies (effects). The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas. With this DVD recorder each soundtrack in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto a DVD+RW.

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

Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems Inc. This is the second most wide-spread system after Dolby Digital.

This product contains copy protection technology, which is protected by US Patent Nos. 4631603, 4577216, 4819098 and 4907.093 and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copy protection technology from Macrovision Corporation requires the approval of Macrovision. It is intended exclusively for home use and other limited pay-per-view applications, unless Macrovision approves some other use in writing. Modifications to the equipment, removal of components and reverse engineering are prohibited.

Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You will find this number in your favourite listings magazine.

ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. ShowView is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.

MODEL NO. DVDR 75/001-75/021

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

This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.

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 before use - described in the following section.

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

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

then close the battery compartment.

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

ENGLISH

'Aim' correctly

In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time. Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set.

Tip

Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set

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

Connect the DVD recorder directly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder.

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality in picture or sound transmission.

Connecting the DVD recorder

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

'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link'

If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.

'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link'

If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.

'Connecting with an SVideo(Y/C)cable'

If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video(SVHS) socket.

'Connecting with video(CVBS) cable'

If your TV set is equipped only with an video(CVBS) socket.

Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'

Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'. Please see your TV's operating instructions.

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special scart cable (3, suitable for Easylink).

1 Switch off your TV set.

2 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

3 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4 Plug in a special scart cable (for Easylink) into the scart socket EXT 1

TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the corresponding

scart socket at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions).

Connecting the DVD recorder

5 Switch on the TV set.

6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

the wall socket.

EasyLink loading data fromTV; please wait

Audio Language

English Español Français English Italiano

Press OKto continue

Virgin mode

7 A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has

started. 'EASYLINK' appears on the display during transfer. The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the DVD recorder. This may take several minutes.

a 'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' appears on the TV screen

Normally the date and time are taken from the data sent by the TV channel stored on programme P01. If th aerial signal is too weak or there is excessive interference, you should set the date and time manually:

1 Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. 2 If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your

remote control.

3 Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B . 4 Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are

correct.

5 When all information is correct, save by pressing OK .

a I can see more installation menus on my TV set

Not all the necessary data has been transferred. Please enter the settings by hand as follows. For more information on the various functions see 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

1 Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm

with OK .

2 Select the desired subtitle language with CH- B or CH+ A and

confirm with OK .

3 Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A .

'4:3 letterbox' For a 4:3 TV set; cinema format (black bars above and

below the picture)

'4:3 panscan' For a 4:3 TV set; full height format with the sides cut

off

'16:9' For a 16:9 TV set

4 Confirm with OK . 5 Select the country of your residence with CH- B or CH+ A .

If your country does not appear, select 'Other'.

6 Confirm with OK .

ENGLISH

Problem

Connecting the DVD recorder

Initial installation is now complete.

Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).

1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3 Plug a scart cable into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the

back of the DVD recorder and the scart socket for the DVD recorder at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions).

My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?

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

My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socket

Select 'VCR' as tje source for this scart socket.

4 Switch on the TV set.

5 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

the wall socket. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first 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'.

6 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .'IS TV ON?'

will appear on the display.

7 If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically

switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',

'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:

Connecting the DVD recorder

Menu Language

English Español Français Italiano Deutsch

Press OKto continue

Virgin mode

a My screen is empty.

b Many TV sets are switched by the DVD recorder to the programme

number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.

b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme

number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

b Check that the scart cable is connected from the TV set to the EXT 1

TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD recorder. The EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket is

intended only for additional devices.

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

Problem

Connecting with an SVideo(Y/C)cable

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

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), an S-Video(SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, red/white plug).

ENGLISH

1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3 Insert one end of an S-Video(SVHS) cable into the OUT S-VIDEO

(Y/C) socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

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

Connecting the DVD recorder

4 Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch

socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).

5 Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the SVHS input

socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.

6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

7 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . IS TV ON?'

will appear on the display.

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

Connecting with video(CVBS) cable

This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead to problems with the picturem, such as 'Moiré' patterns.

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS)cable (3, yellow plug), an audio cable (4, red/white plug).

1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

Connecting the DVD recorder

3 Insert one end of the video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket

OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).

4 Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch

5 Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video/Audio

input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.

6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the wall socket. The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first 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 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .'IS TV ON?'

will appear on the display.

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

ENGLISH

Connecting the DVD recorder

CConnecting additional devices

Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket

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

EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart socket. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV set, even if the DVD recorder is switched off. The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the

EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder.

Connecting additional video recorders

You can connect a video recorder to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. If you have an SVHS video recorder you can also use the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket and the

OUT L AUDIO R sockets.

Please note:

Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them you will see the message 'COPY PROT' on the DVD recorder's display.

a When copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder

shows 'NO SIGNAL'

b Check that the cable is plugged in firmly. b If a recording is made from a video recorder, change the tracking on the

video recorder.

b The DVD recorder may not be able to recognise the video input signal if

this signal is poor or does not comply with relevant standards.

a When I copy DVD video discs or prerecorded video cassettes the

picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies

b This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that have been

copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fine the recording on a DVD+R(W) is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes.

Problem

Connecting additional devices

Connect camcorder to the front sockets

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

Best picture quality

If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output on the camcorder. When films are transferred the original recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles. On playback, this data can be displayed on the TV screen by using the '

' function (Subtitle).

Very good picture quality

If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate S-VHS output on the camcorder. You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder.

Good picture quality

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

Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets

ENGLISH

Connecting additional devices

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

These can be used to connect the following:

•) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic

•) a receiver with twochannel analogue stereo

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

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

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket

At the back of the DVD recorder there is a digital audio output socket DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for an coaxial cable.

These can be used to connect the following:

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

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

Digital multichannel sound

Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible 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, Dolby Digital and DTS). Consult the operating instructions for your receiver to find out which audio formats it supports.

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

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

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

Problem

Connecting additional devices

DInstalling your DVD recorder

Initial installation

After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

Connecting additional devices

If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise it and save it.

No aerial connected

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

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

Virgin mode

CH- B or CH+ A .

ENGLISH

Tip

Menu Language

English Español Français Italiano Deutsch

Press OKto continue

Audio Language

English Español Français English Italiano

Press OKto continue

Subtitle Language

English Español Français English Italiano

Press OKto continue

Virgin mode

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 the relevant language.

2 Confirm with OK .

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

What is an audio language?

The DVD will play the sound in the language you select, provided this language is available on the disc. If it is not available on the disc the fist language on the DVD will be used instead. The DVD Video Disc menu, if available, will also be displayed in the language you select.

4 Confirm with OK .

5 Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing CH- B or

CH+ A .

What is the subtitle language?

The subtitles will be displayed in the language you select, provided this language is available on the disc. If it is not available on the disc the fist language on the DVD will be used instead.

6 Confirm with OK .

Installing your DVD recorder

+ 60 hidden pages