Philips DVDR-77 Service manual

DVD-Video Recorder DVDR77/0x

Contents Page Contents Page

1 Technical Specifications and Connection

Facilities Diversity Matrix 2

PCB Locations 2 2 Safety Information, General Notes 5 3 Directions for Use 7 4 Mechanical Instructions 59 5 Diagnostic Software 62 6

Block Diagrams, Waveforms, Wiring Diagram

Wiring Diagram 95

Waveforms 96

Testpoints 98 7

Circuit Diagrams and PWB Layouts 100

Display Panel (Diagram 1) 100

Front Connector (FC) (Diagram 2) 101

Standby Panel (STBY) (Diagram 3) 105

Analog Board:Fronted Video (FV) (Diagram 1) 106

Analog Board: In / Out Video (IOV) (Diagram 2) 107

Analog Board: In / Out Audio (IOA) (Diagram 3) 108

Analog Board: Power Supply (PS) (Diagram 4) 109

Analog Board: Multi Sound Processing (MSP)

Analog Board: VPS (Diagram 6) 111

Analog Board: Follow Me (FOME) (Diagram 7) 111

Analog Board: Digital In/Out (DIGIO) (Diagram 8) 112

Analog Board: Audio Converter (DAC_ADC)

UP Sub Board: Central Controler (CECO)

UP Sub Board: Fan Control (FACO) (Diagram 11) 119

In/Out Extension Board (IOE) (Diagram 12) 122

DB Chrysalis 2.1: IDE, UARTS, RESET, BE(Diagram 1) 124

DB Chrysalis 2.1: 1394 (Diagram 2) 125

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(Diagram 5)

(Diagram 9)

(Diagram 10)

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113 118

DB Chrysalis 2.1: Audio PLL (Diagram 3) 126 DB Chrysalis 2.1: Chrysalis (Diagram 4) 127 DB Chrysalis 2.1: 1.8V Power (Dia gram 5) 128 DB Chrysalis 2.1: Prog. scan DAC (Diagram 6) 129 DB Chrysalis 2.1: Flash SDRAM EEPROM(Diagram 7) 130 DB Chrysalis 2.1: Video IO (Diagram 8) 131 DB Chrysalis 2.1: VIPs (Diagram 9) 132

8 Alignments 135 9 Circuit-, IC Descriptions and List

of Abbreviations

10 Spare Parts List 169

For the drive please refer to the service manual of the Basic Engine VAD8031, 3122 785 13680.

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Published by GH 0393 Service PaCE Printed in the Netherlands Subject to modification EN 3122 785 13370

EN 2 DVDR77/0x1.

Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities

1. Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities

1.1 PCB Locations

Display Board

EPG Board

optional

Digital Board

PCMCIA

Card Reader

Basic Engine

In/Out Extension Board

Up Sub Board

Analog Board

Remarks:

The EPG Board is not present in the DVDR77.

1.2 Diversity Matrix

Type

Digital Board

(Chrysalis) 2.1

Basic Engine AV3 VAD8031/01

I/O Extension Board IOE PBAS IOE IST E2

UP Sub Board PBA UP SUB IST E1

Analog-Board PB AB ISTEP E1

Display Control

1.3 General:

Mains voltage : 198V-276V Mains frequency : 43 Hz - 63Hz Power consumption mains : 28 W Power consumption standby : < 7 W Power consumption low power stand-by : < 3 W

PCB ASSY CHRY 2.1_E4

PCB ASSY DC1 IST E/N

DVDR77/00 DVDR77/02

1.4.1 System:

PAL B/G, PAL D/K, SECAM L/L’, PAL I

1.4.2 RF - Loop Through:

Frequency range : 45 MHz - 860 MHz Gain: (ANT IN - ANT OUT) : -6 dB to 0dB

1.4.3 Radio Interference:

input voltage /3 tone method (+40 dB min) : no limit

1.4.4 Receiver:

PLL tuning with AFC for optimum reception Frequency range: : 45.25 MHz - 857 MHz Sensitivity at 40 dB S/N : ≥ 60dBµV at 75Ω

(video unweighted )

1.4 RF Tuner

Test equipment:Fluke 54200 TV Signal generator Test streams:PAL BG Philips Standard test pattern

1.4.5 Video Performance:

Channel 25 / 503,25 MHz, Test pattern: PAL BG PHILIPS standard test pattern, RF Level 74 dBV

Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities

EN 3DVDR77/0x 1.

Measured on SCART 1 Frequency response: : 0 - 4.00 MHz +0-4dB Group delay ( 0.1 MHz - 4.4 MHz ) : 0 nsec ± 150nsec

1.4.6 Audio Performance:

Audio Performance Analogue - HiFi:

Frequency response at SCART 1 (L+R) output: : 100 Hz - 12 kHz / 0±

3dB S/N according to DIN 45405, 7, 1967 : and PHILIPS standard test pattern video signal: : FM: ≥ 50dB; AM ≥

45dB, unweighted Harmonic distortion ( 1 kHz, ± 25 kHz deviation ): : FM ≤ 1.5%; AM ≤ 2%

Audio Performance NICAM:

Frequency response at SCART 1(L+R) output: : 40 Hz - 15 kHz 0 ±

3dB S/N according to DIN 45405, 7, 1967 : and PHILIPS standard test pattern video signal: : ≥ 60 dB unweighted Harmonic distortion (1 kHz): : ≤ 0.5 %

1.4.7 Tuning

Automatic Search Tuning

scanning time without antenna : typ. 3 min. PAL stop level (vision carrier) : ≥ 37dBµV Maximum tuning error of a recalled program : ± 62.5 kHz Maximum tuning error during operation : ± 100 kHz

Tuning Principle

automatic B,G, I, DK and L/L’detection manual selection in "STORE" mode

1.5 Analogue Inputs

17 - Y/CVBS GND OUT  18 - Y/CVBS GND IN  19 - CVBS/Y 1Vpp ± 0.1V into 75 Ohm (*)  20 - CVBS/Y  21 - Shield 

1.5.2 SCART 2 (Connected to AUX)

Pin Signals: 1 -Audio R 1.8V RMS  2 -Audio R  3 -Audio L 1.8V RMS  4 -Audio GND  5 -Blue/Chroma

GND  6 -Audio L  7 -Blue in/

Chroma out ± 3dB 0.3Vpp Chroma (burst)  8 -Function

switch  9 -Green GND  10 -P50 control  11 -Green  12 -Nc 13 -Red/Chroma

GND  14 -fast switch

GND  15 -Red in/

Chroma in  16 -fast switch

RGB/ CVBS or

Y  17 -CVBS GND

OUT  18 -CVBS GND

IN  19 -CVBS/Y/RGB

sync 1Vpp ± 0.1V into 75 Ohm (*)  20 -CVBS/Y  21 -Shield 

1.5.1 SCART 1 (Connected to TV)

Pin Signals: 1 - Audio R 1.8V RMS  2 - Audio R  3 - Audio L 1.8V RMS  4 - Audio GND  5 - Blue/Chroma GND  6 - Audio L  7 - Blue out/ Chroma in 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75 Ohm (*)  8 - Function switch <2V = TV

>4.5V / <7V = asp. ratio 16:9 DVD

>9.5V / <12V = asp. ratio 4:3 DVD  9 - Green GND  10 - P50 control  11 - Green 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75 Ohm (*) 12 - Nc 13 - Red/Chroma GND  14 - fast switch GND  15 - Red out/ Chroma out 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75 Ohm (*)

± 3dB 0.3Vpp Chroma (burst)  16 - fast switch RGB/ CVBS or Y <0.4V into 75 Ohm = CVBS

>1V / <3V into 75 Ohm = RGB 

(*) for 100% white

1.5.3 Audio/Video Front Input Connectors

Audio

Input voltage : 2 Vrms Input impedance : >10kΩ

Video - Cinch

Input voltage : 1 Vpp ± 3dB Input impedance : 75 Ω

Video - YC (Hosiden)

Input voltage Y : 1Vpp ± 3dB Input impedance Y : 75 Ω Input voltage C : burst 300 mVpp ± 3

Input impedance C : 75 Ω

1.6 Video Performance

All outputs loaded with 75 Ohm SNR measurements over full bandwidth without weighting.

1.6.1 SCART (RGB)

SNR : > -65 dB on all output Bandwidth : 4.8 MHz ± 2dB

EN 4 DVDR77/0x1.

Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities

1.7 Audio Performance CD

1.7.1 Cinch Output Rear

Output voltage 2 channel mode : 2Vrms ± 2dB Channel unbalance (1kHz) : <1dB Crosstalk 1kHz : >95dB Crosstalk 20Hz-20kHz : >85dB Frequency response 20Hz- 20kHz : ±0.2dB max Signal to noise ratio : >95 dB Dynamic range 1kHz : >85dB Dynamic range 20Hz-20kHz : >80dB Distortion and noise 1kHz : >85dB Distortion and noise 20Hz-20kHz : >75dB Intermodulation distortion : >77dB Mute : >95dB Outband attenuation: : >40dB above 30kHz

1.7.2 Scart Audio

Output voltage 2 channel mode : 1.6Vrms ± 2dB Channel unbalance (1kHz) : <1dB Crosstalk 1kHz : >85dB Crosstalk 20Hz-20kHz : >70dB Frequency response 20Hz- 20kHz : ± 0.2dB max Signal to noise ratio : >85 dB Dynamic range 1kHz : >75dB Dynamic range 20Hz-20kHz : >70dB Distortion and noise 1kHz : >75dB Distortion and noise 20Hz-20kHz : >65dB Intermodulation distortion : >70dB Mute (spin-up, pause, access) : >85dB Outband attenuation: : >40dB above 25kHz

1.12 Dimensions and Weight

Height of feet : 10mm Apparatus tray closed : WxDxH :435 x 324.5 x

88cm

Apparatus tray open : WxDxH :435 x 366 x

88cm Weight without packaging : app. 4 kg ± 0.5 kg Weight in packaging : app. 6.5 kg

1.13 Laser Output Power & Wavelength

1.13.1 DVD

Output power during reading : 0.8mW Output power during writing : 20mW Wavelength : 660nm

1.13.2 CD

Output power : 0.3mW Wavelength : 780nm

1.8 Digital Output

1.8.1 Coaxial

CDDA/ LPCM (incl MPEG1) : according IEC958 MPEG2, AC3 audio : according IEC1937 DTS : according IEC1937,

amendment 1

1.9 Card Reader

IDE Interface ATA Card Reader PC Card Standard Rev 8.0 Type I & II PCMCIA ATA Flash Memory Card Standard Data transfer: 16.6MB/s max. Support of all types of IDE Hard Disk Drives, Compact Flash Cards, Smart Media Cards / Smart Media ROM Cards, MMC Cards, SD Cards,

1.10 Digital Video Input (IEEE 1394)

1.10.1 Applicable Standards

Implementation according: IEEE Std 1394-1995 IEC 61883 - Part 1 IEC 61883 - Part 2 SD-DVCR (02-01-1997) Specification of consumer use digital VCR’s using 6.3 mm magnetic tape - dec.1994 Mechanical connection according: Annex A of 61883-1

1.11 P50 System Control

Via SCART pin nr 10

Safety Information, General Notes

2. Safety Information, General Notes

EN 5DVDR77/0x 2.

2.1 Description of the Production Number on the type plate

The type plate of the set contains a production number that consists of the following:

Example code

2.1.1 The Site Code (Production center)

The site code consists of 2 letters and relates to the factory assembling and/or equipping the products. The site code letters valid for Consumer Electronics are stated in UAT-0477. The code is used to trace the production site of the model number, e.g. VN...Szekesfehervar KB...Hasselt KT...SBI Electronics Shenzhen

2.1.2 BOM Code

The BOM code is used to link the model to the actual Bill Of Material used for assembly during set production. One set model can be made up of different standard designs / modules. This depends on the material availability in the production or the development progress of the successor modules. Different modules may be used during the same production period or changed back and forth from one week to the other. BOM version 1 gets BOM code 1, BOM version 2 gets BOM code 2, etc. Allowed codes are 1-9, A-Z.

2.1.3 Service Version Change Code

The service version change code, which has to be recognizable for service and production departments, is used to indicate a production change that is considered as a major change affecting the “serviceability” of the product. A major change is occurring when a safety component is changed or when the servicer needs additional information to repair the set. E.g. when the software is changed or when an IC and its peripheral circuit are changed. Allowed characters are (A-Z, 0-

9) to be used in the following sequence: A-Z followed by 0-9.

2.1.4 Production year/week code

Indicates the actual week of set assembly. Made up of the last two digits of year plus production week.

2.1.5 Serial number

Safety regulations require that after a repair, you must return the unit in its original condition. Pay, in particular, attention to the following points:

• Route the wires/cables correctly, and fix them with the mounted cable clamps.

• Check the insulation of the mains lead for external damage.

• Check the electrical DC resistance between the mains plug and the secondary side:

1. Unplug the mains cord, and connect a wire between

the two pins of the mains plug.

2. Set the mains switch to the 'on' position (keep the

mains cord unplugged!).

3. Measure the resistance value between the mains plug

and the front panel, controls, and chassis bottom.

4. Repair or correct unit when the resistance

measurement is less than 1 MΩ.

5. Verify this, before you return the unit to the customer/

user (ref. UL-standard no. 1492).

6. Switch the unit ‘off’, and remove the wire between the

two pins of the mains plug.

2.2.2 Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel may remove the cover, or attempt to service this device (due to possible eye injury).

Laser Device Unit

Type : Semiconductor laser

GaAlAs

Wavelength : 650 nm (DVD)

: 780 nm (VCD/CD)

Output Power : 20 mW

(DVD+RW writing)

: 0.8 mW

(DVD reading)

: 0.3 mW

(VCD/CD reading)

Beam divergence : 60 degree

Figure 2-1

Note: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedure other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

The six digit serial numbers.

2.2 Safety Instructions

2.2.1 General Safety

Safety regulations require that during a repair:

• Connect the unit to the mains via an isolation transformer.

• Replace safety components, indicated by the symbol , only by components identical to the original ones. Any other component substitution (other than original type) may increase risk of fire or electrical shock hazard.

2.3 Warnings

2.3.1 General

• All ICs and many other semiconductors are susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD, ). Careless handling during repair can reduce life drastically. Make sure that, during repair, you are at the same potential as the mass of the set by a wristband with resistance. Keep components and tools at this same potential. Available ESD protection equipment: – Complete kit ESD3 (small tablemat, wristband,

connection box, extension cable and earth cable) 4822 310 10671.

EN 6 DVDR77/0x2.

Safety Information, General Notes

– Wristband tester 4822 344 13999.

• Be careful during measurements in the live voltage section. The primary side of the power supply (pos. 1005), including the heatsink, carries live mains voltage when you connect the player to the mains (even when the player is 'off'!). It is possible to touch copper tracks and/or components in this unshielded primary area, when you service the player. Service personnel must take precautions to prevent touching this area or components in this area. A 'lightning stroke' and a stripe-marked printing on the printed wiring board, indicate the primary side of the power supply.

• Never replace modules, or components, while the unit is ‘on’.

2.3.2 Laser

• The use of optical instruments with this product, will increase eye hazard.

• Only qualified service personnel may remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

• Repair handling should take place as much as possible with a disc loaded inside the player.

• Text below is placed inside the unit, on the laser cover shield:

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETSEN DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU

intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be autorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Figure 2-2

2.3.3 Notes

Dolby

Manufactered under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Figure 2-3

Trusurround

TRUSURROUND, SRS and symbol (fig 2-4) are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TRUSURROUND technology is manufactured under licence frm SRS labs, Inc.

Figure 2-4

Video Plus

“Video Plus+” and “PlusCode” are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The “Video Plus+” system is manufactored under licence from the Gemstar Development Corporation.

Figure 2-5

Macrovision

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other

3. Directions For Use

Directions For Use

EN 7DVDR77/0x 3.

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

the screen)

DCAB Cursor keys : Cursor left, right, up, down

CHANNEL q Plus : Next programme number

CHANNEL r Minus : Previous programme number

ENGLISH

OK Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry

PLAY G Playback: To play a recorded disc.

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

(TIMER)

Hold down button, opens and closes the disc tray.

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.

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

entry fields

N Select previous title/search backwards :

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

PAUSE 9 Pause (still picture):

O Select next title/search forwards :

0..9/abc Number/Letter buttons: To enter numbers or letters in appropriate

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

TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume

Additional TV functions

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

'(Chapter) directly from the

'(Title)/'

TV VOLUME r TV volume: Reduce TV volume

MUTE y TV sound off: Switch TV sound on/off

For the following functions you need to hold down the button at the left side •TVand then

select the function you need with the appropriate button.

STANDBY m Switching the TV off

0..9/abc Number buttons:0-9

CHANNEL q TV programme number: To select a higher programme number

CHANNEL r TV programme number: To select a lower programme number

REC/OTR n Record: Record the current TV channel

The remote control

interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

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

to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

TIMER s TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with/without ShowView

record time

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

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

TV/DVD TV/DVD switch: Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O of the

DVD recorder 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 or

the device is switched off, you can use this button to switch between

TV reception and the signal of 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.

MONITOR Monitor: This button lets you switch between disc playback or the

picture of the internal tuner (TV channel).

DIM Dimmer: This button lets you change the brightness of the display to

menu bar using B , A .

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.

SUBTITLE Subtitle : Select the subtitle language

AUDIO Audio: Selecting the audio language. For recording or during playback

using the internal tuner ( MONITOR key), select language 1 or 2.

ANGLE Angle: Select the camera angle

ZOOM Zoom: Enlarge the picture

one of two levels or switch it off.

with some DVDs.

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

T/C Title/Chapter: Choose the '

DISC MANAGER Disc Manager: Call up or cancel the Disc Manager

EDIT EDIT: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+RW/+R discs, for setting

chapter markers, for editing the photos in the 'Digital Photo Manager'

SELECT Select: Select function/value/photos

PHOTO Digital Photo Manager: Open the 'Digital Photo Manager'

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

EN 8 DVDR77/0x3.

Directions For Use

Back of the unit

ENGLISH

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

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

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

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

Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT)

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

Component Video output (red/blue/green socket): Connection

of an additional device with Component Video input

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

VIDEO (CVBS)

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

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Output sockets (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

COAX OUT Coaxial digital audio output

Optical digital audio output

OPTICAL AUDIO

OUT

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

MEDIA SLOT Media Slot for PC (PCMCIA)cards (adapters)

EJECT Eject PC(PCMCIA) card:

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

the front

Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If a signal is

available at both sockets at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority.

video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

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

Video input socket: Connection of camcorders or video recorders

(programme number 'CAM1')

VIDEO

Yellow socket

Audio input socket left/right : Connection of camcorders or video

recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

left AUDIO right

White/red socket

Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme

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

number 'CAM2').

Messages in the DVD recorder display

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

Directions For Use

created.

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

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

on a new disc

EN 9DVDR77/0x 3.

copy-protected DVD/videotape of a DVD/video player or from a TV

channel.

performing a task.

cannot be read.

Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen

compatible

recordings).

COPY PROT You received a copy-protected signal. This may come from a

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

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

INFO

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

ERASING The entire disc is erased

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

PROTECTED The disc is protected against recording.

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

maximum number of titles on a disc is 48.

reached. The maximum number of chapters within a title is 99, on a disc

124.

MAX CHAP The maximum number of chapters within a title/or the disc has been

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

READING

ENGLISH

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

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

IIIIIIIIIIIIIII

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.

An automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT recording) has

been programmed.

SAT

A recording (timer) has been programmed

A remote control signal has been received

TIMER

o(((

Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or

PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program

During playback a 2-channel tone was detected or a 2-channel tone was

VPS/PDC

LANG II

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

selected (button AUDIO )

EN 10 DVDR77/0x3.

ENGLISH

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

Directions For Use

then close the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use.

Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters.

Tip

'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.

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

ENGLISH

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

recordings.

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

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.

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

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

disc. This message appears if an attempt is made to insert a chapter

marker ( EDIT button).

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

please clean the disc or use a new one.

For instructions on how to clean a disc see the section on 'Cleaning the

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

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.

counted.

WAIT 01 During the automatic channel search the TV channels found will be

(SAFE RECORD).

BLOCKED The disc tray cannot be closed/opened.

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

EASYLINK Data transfer 'EasyLink' from the TV is in progress

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

Connecting the DVD recorder

DVD+RW/+R

PHILIPS The DVD-Recorder has been switched on

STANDBY The DVD-Recorder has been switched off

PHOTO The 'Digital Photo Manager' is switched on

VIDEO The 'Digital Photo Manager' will be switched off

SAVING Data will be written on the inserted memory card or on a

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Directions For Use

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Problem

below the picture)

remote control.

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

correct.

When all information is correct, save by pressing OK .

I can see more installation menus on my TV set

Virgin mode

Not all the necessary data has been transferred. Please enter the settings

by hand as follows. For more information on the various functions see

Audio Language

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

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

6 Switch on the TV set.

4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder with the wall outlet.

7 Use the supplied mains cable to connect the mains 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

connect additional devices (satellite receivers, videorecorders,...) to the

input-/output sockets.

5 Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how to

again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'.

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.

8 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

EasyLink

loading data from TV;

please wait

'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

English

Español

Français

Select the desired audio language using B or A and confirm with OK .2Select the desired subtitle language with B or A and confirm with

Português

OK .

Italiano

Select the desired screen format position using B or A .

Press OK to continue

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

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

Problem

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

Confirm with OK .5Select the country of your residence with B or A .

If your country does not appear, select 'Other'.6Confirm with OK .

Initial installation is now complete.

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.

Connecting the DVD recorder

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 the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at

4 Plug in a full-pin scart cable (all 21 contacts wired) into the scart

socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the

corresponding scart socket - suitable for Easylink - at the back of the

TV set (see TV set operating instructions).

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

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

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

My screen is empty.

b Depending on the initializing period it can take some time before you see

the picture on the TV.

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).

Problem

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

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

Directions For Use

intended only for additional devices.

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

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, supplied, red/white plug).

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input

socket at the back of the TV set.

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

Virgin mode

English

Menu Language

Español

Français

Italiano

Deutsch

Press OK to continue

Connecting the DVD recorder

Connecting with a scart cable without

'Easy Link'

Have the following cables ready:

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

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input

socket at the back of the TV set.

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

back of the DVD recorder and the scart socket for the DVD

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

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

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

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.

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'.

will appear on the display.

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

connect additional devices (satellite receivers, videorecorders,...) to the

input-/output sockets.

4 Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how to

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Directions For Use

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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

picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns.

Have the following cables ready:

an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS)cable (3, supplied, yellow

plug), an audio cable (4, supplied, red/white plug).

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

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).

the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input

socket at the back of the TV set.

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

Cinch socket VIDEO (CVBS) OUT at the back of the DVD

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

Cinch socket AUDIO L/R OUT at the back of the DVD recorder

and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on

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

the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating

instructions).

connect additional devices (satellite receivers, videorecorders,...) to the

input-/output sockets.

5 Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how to

Connecting the DVD recorder

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

OUT 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).

Cinch socket AUDIO L/R OUT at the back of the DVD recorder

and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on

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

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.

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

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

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'.

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Connecting additional devices to the

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second scart socket

EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder

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

automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart

Directions For Use

Problem

shows 'NO SIGNAL'

video recorder.

this signal is poor or does not comply with relevant standards.aWhen I copy DVD video discs or prerecorded video cassettes the

picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies

copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fine the recording on

a DVD+RW/+R is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with

aWhen copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder

b Check that the cable is plugged in firmly.

b If a recording is made from a video recorder, change the tracking on the

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

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

directly to the TV set). If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor

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

The DVD recorder must be connected directly to the TV set ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket

because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder.

Connecting a video recorder, DVD player.

You can connect a video recorder or a DVD player to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O input socket. If you

already have an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box) connected to this

socket, you can connect the video recorder to the 'VCR', 'TO VCR', ...socket of the external

receiver.

You can also use the front sockets S-VIDEO , VIDEO and the left AUDIO right audio

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.

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

copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes.

Connecting additional devices

input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see

your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.

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

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

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

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'.

8 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .'IS TV ON?'

Connecting additional devices

Connecting the DVD recorder

will appear on the display.

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

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' function (Subtitle).

Directions For Use

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.

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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 right 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 '

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

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.

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

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.

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

Connecting audio devices to the analogue

audio sockets

Two audio output sockets AUDIO L/R OUT 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

Connecting additional devices

Connecting an external receiver (satellite

receiver, settop box, cable TV box,...)

You can connect external receivers to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket.

For additional receivers, you can also use the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket (if the TV set is

connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets), and VIDEO , S-VIDEO sockets at

the front. Please observe that you also have to connect an audio cable to the IN AUDIO

L/R or left AUDIO right socket.

for the TV set (usually labelled 'TV', 'TO TV'), with the EXT 2

1 Connect the scart socket of the receiver (satellite receiver) provided

Why can't I use the 'VCR', 'TO VCR',... socket?

AUX-I/O socket of the DVD recorder.

In order to achieve the best possible picture quality, you must use the RGB

(red-green-blue) signal of the receiver. As a rule, this signal is available at the

'TV', 'TO TV',... socket. The DVD recorder transfers the signal to the EXT 1

TO TV-I/O socket.

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

VCR'...socket. Read the instruction manual of the receiver on the signals

available at the sockets.

If you are satisfied with the picture quality of the 'VCR', 'TO VCR',... socket,

you can also use this socket.

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

broadcaster may be transmitting on the same channel or a channel very close to that of the

additional device. (e.g.: TV broadcaster on channel 45, additional device (satellite receiver) also

on channel 45). In this case, change the channel of the additional device (satellite receiver).

Consult the instruction manual of the additional device.

You must also store this channel on the DVD recorder to be able to record TV programmes

from the additional device (satellite receiver).

automatic channel search, the channel on which the additional device is transmitting will be

2 If your external receiver offers several options for the signal available

Connecting additional devices only via

aerial cable

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

The DVD-Recorder must be connected directly to the TV set. If there is a video recorder or an

observe the following:

additional device in between, the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection

system built into the DVD-Recorder.

The additional device (satellite receiver) must be connected before the DVD recorder (additional

device - DVD recorder - TV set). Only the TV set must be connected to the TV OUT socket.

•) If there is interference in the picture when the additional device is switched on, a TV

stored as a TV channel.

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

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Connecting additional devices

If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the

Directions For Use

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.

Tip

aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise it

and save it. Please observe that you must switch on a "test signal" for some

additional devices.

No aerial connected

Even if you only want to use the DVD recorder to play back or have only

connected a satellite receiver, you must still complete the initial installation.

This is necessary so that the basic settings are stored correctly. Once initial

installation is complete you can use the DVD recorder as normal.

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 first

language on the DVD will be used instead. The DVD Video Disc menu, if

available, will also be displayed in the language you select.

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.

Initial installation

After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as

Installing your DVD recorder

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.

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

Virgin mode

English

Menu Language

Español

Français

Italiano

Deutsch

2 Confirm with OK .

Press OK to continue

3 Select the desired audio language using B or A .

Virgin mode

English

Audio Language

Español

Français

Português

Italiano

4 Confirm with OK .

Press OK to continue

5 Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing B or A .

Virgin mode

Subtitle Language

English

Español

Français

Português

6 Confirm with OK .

Italiano

Press OK to continue

Installing your DVD recorder

Problem

Connecting additional devices

Connecting audio devices to the digital

audio sockets

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

AUDIO OUT for an optical cable and COAX OUT for a coaxial cable (Cinch cable).

These can be used to connect the following:

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

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

Digital multichannel sound

recorder. The audio format of the DVD disc is displayed in the status

window when you switch to another language. Playback in six-channel

digital surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital

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

multi-channel sound decoder.

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.

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

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Satellite receiver

If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on 'Using a

satellite receiver'.

Decoder

If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next

Tip

section.

Directions For Use

Problem

sound at all, the wrong TV system may have been stored for the TV

channel. Read 'Manual TV channel search' for information on how to

change the TV system.

aSound may be distorted on some TV channels.

b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there is no

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

The initial installation is now complete.

Using a satellite receiver

TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O ) are received

on the DVD recorder on programme number 'EXT2'

If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.

Select programme number 'EXT1' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme

number 'EXT2' with CHANNEL r .

You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the

receiver itself.

Installing your DVD recorder

Problem

Installing your DVD recorder

settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this

7 Select the desired screen format position using B or A . These

Virgin mode

Which screen formats can I select?

information.

4:3 letterbox

4:3 panscan

TV Shape

the top and bottom.

The DVD recorder cannot find any TV stations

TV set?

If not, check the cable connection from the aerial (aerial socket) to the

DVD recorder and to the TV set.

The DVD recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find

and save the largest possible number of TV channels.

to the end and then, if you wish, start the automatic search (see 'Automatic

Please wait

b If you have not connected an aerial, go through all the basic settings right

TV station search').

complete' will appear on the TV screen.

B When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'Autom. search

'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' will then appear on the TV screen.

C Check if the time in 'Time' is correct.

Autom. search

your remote control.

À If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9/abc on

Autom. search complete

00 Channels found

Á Select the next line with A or B .

Time 20:01

Year 2003

Month 01

Â Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are

Date 01

correct.

To continue

Press OK

'4:3 letterbox' for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at

'4:3 panscan' for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.

'16:9' for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio 16:9)

8 Confirm with OK .

16:9

Press OK to continue

Why do I have to select a country?

To call up the specific settings for the respective country, you must first install

Austria

Country

the country.

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

0 Confirm with OK .

France

Press OK to continue

the DVD recorder, press OK .

A After you connect the aerial (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to

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

9 Select the country of your residence with B or A .

Virgin mode

The automatic TV channel search starts. 'WAIT' will appear on the

display.

b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the stored TV channel on the

Autom. search

Installation

Searching for TV channels

00 Channels found

b Please have patience.

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Connection using a component video

(Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable

Directions For Use

' symbol using B or A and confirm with C .



' using D oder C and confirm with B .

Which setting should I choose?

Since YPbPr (YUV) signals are not transmitted simultaneously with

S-video(Y/C) and video (FBAS/CVBS) signals, you can choose between the two

types. The 'RGB' signal is switched off.

'S-video + YPbPr' Component Video (YUV) and S-Video(Y/C).

'CVBS + YPbPr'Component Video (YUV) and Video (FBAS/CVBS).

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

VIDEO OUT sockets. This will also be displayed as information on the screen.

For more information on the other settings, read section 'Picture settings'

the DVD recorder.

Component video (Y Pb Pr) is the highest quality picture transmission option. This is achieved by

dividing the video signal into a luminance signal (Y) and two colour difference signals - red minus

luminance (V) and blue minus luminance (U). As a rule, "Cr" or "R-Y" is used to describe the red

difference signal and "Cb" or "B-Y" the blue difference signal.

These signals are transmitted through separate lines. The connectors of this cable and the

corresponding sockets are usually green (luminance), blue (Pb, Cb, B-Y), and red (Pr, Cr, R-Y).

If you choose this type of connection, the DVD recorder must already be connected and

completely installed (initial installation complete).

Switching of the signal to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets is carried out in a menu

that is not yet available during the initial installation.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

bar appears.

3 Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

4 Select '

6 Select the line 'Video output' using A or B and confirm with C .

5 Select the '

7 Select your setting with B or A .

Picture

('Video output') in chapter 'User preferences'.

8 Confirm with OK .

Allocating a decoder

Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or

rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The

following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want to

watch.

How do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link?

TV shape 16:9

Black level shift Off

Video shift ï

Video output RGB+ CVBS

Installing your DVD recorder

' symbol with D or C .

If your TV set supports 'Easy Link' the decoder must be assigned to the

relevant TV channel on the TV set (see the operating instructions for your TV

set). Settings cannot then be made in this menu.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

the DVD recorder.

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

buttons 0..9/abc on the remote control to select the TV channel for

3 Use the CHANNEL q and CHANNEL r buttons or the number

MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.

which you want to use the decoder. If necessary, use the

bar appears.

4 Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu

7 Select 'Manual search' using B or A and confirm with C .

5 Select '

6 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

8 Select 'Decoder' using B or A .

How do I switch the decoder off again?

Use C to select 'Off' in the 'Decoder' line on the screen (Decoder off).

9 Select 'On' with D or C .

0 Confirm with OK .

A To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

Manual search

Installation

To store

Press OK

Channel/freq. CH

Entry/search 01

Programme number 01

TV channel name BBC1

Decoder Off

TV system PAL-BG

NICAM On

Fine tuning 0

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Manual TV channel search

In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during initial

installation. In this case, you will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV channels

manually.

Manual search with EasyLink

With 'Easy Link', the DVD recorder will automatically download the TV

channels stored on the TV set. This is why some lines have no function. To

store new TV channels, they must first be stored on the TV set. The

Directions For Use

Tip

information will then be transferred to the DVD recorder automatically.

the DVD recorder.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

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

appears.

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' symbol with D or C .

'Freq.'(Frequency), 'CH'(Channel), 'S-CH'(Special/hyperband channel)

using the number buttons 0..9/abc .

6 Select 'Manual search' using B or A and confirm with C .

4 Select '

5 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

8 In 'Entry/search', enter the frequency or channel of the TV station

7 In 'Channel/freq.', select the desired display using C .

aI don't know the channel for my TV station

b In this case, press C to start the automatic search. A changing channel

number/frequency number will appear on the TV screen.

Continue the automatic search until you have found the TV channel you

To store

Press OK

are looking for.

number you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. '01'.

9 Using D or C in 'Programme number', select the programme

How can I change the namel of a TV channel?

Tip

In 'TV channel name', press C .2Select the desired character position using D or C .3Change the character at the desired position with B or A .4Select the next character position in the same way.5Confirm with OK .

9 Use a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable, connect the three cinch

sockets (red, blue, green) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT at the back

of the DVD recorder with the corresponding three component video

input sockets of your TV set, usually labelled 'Component Video

Input', 'YUV Input', 'YPbPr', 'YCbCr' or simply 'YUV'.

Warning!

Do not confuse these sockets with the five-component RGB sockets

(if available) or the yellow video (CVBS/FBAS) socket and the two

audio sockets (red/white). The five-component RGB sockets are only

provided for the R-G-B-H-V signals (red, green, blue with horizontal

and vertical synchronisation impulse).

Please observe the colour sequence

The colours of the sockets at the DVD recorder and the connectors must

match those of the socket colours at the TV set

(red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they don't, the colours of the picture may

Tip

get mixed up or the picture may not be visible.

AUDIO L/R OUT at the back of the DVD recorder with the mostly

0 Use an audio (cinch) cable, connect the red/white cinch socket

Channel/freq. CH

Entry/search 01

Programme number 01

TV channel name BBC1

Decoder Off

TV system PAL-BG

NICAM On

Manual search

Installation

Fine tuning 0

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red/white audio input socket of your TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in'

or 'AV in'. See the instruction manual of your TV set.)

Also consult the instruction manual of your TV set.

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

TV set.

A If necessary, switch your TV set to the component video input socket.

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

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6 Select line 'Follow TV' with B or A . and confirm with the

C button.

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the DVD recorder display.

7 Confirm the message on the screen with OK .'TV 01' will appear in

Directions For Use

B Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control.

Tip

Deleting sorting

You can delete incorrect TV channel sorting by pressing D .

until you have assigned all the TV channels

from your TV set.

C Repeat steps

À To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Problem

please disconnect these devices. Other connected devices may have

switched the TV set to the programme number of the scart socket.

aI cannot switch my TV set to programme number '1'

b If you have connected additional devices to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket,

8 Select programme number '1' on the TV set.

'WAIT' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder compares the TV

9 Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control.

channels on the TV set and the DVD recorder.

If the DVD recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV set it

stores it at 'P01'.

a'NOTV' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder is not

receiving a video signal from the TV set.

b Chech the connectors at both ends of the scart cable.

b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used

for video signals.

b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature.

Problem

Please read 'Sorting and deleting TV channels manually'.

0 Wait until for example 'TV 02' appears in the display.

A Select the next programme number on the TV set, e.g. '2'.

How can I change the TV system of the TV channel?

In 'TV system', use D or C to select the TV system that produces the

least distortion of picture and sound.

What is NICAM?

NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can

TV 01

TV 02

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' symbol with D or C .

transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if

reception is poor and the sound distorted you can turn off NICAM.

In 'NICAM', select 'Off' using D or C .

How can I improve the automatic process for storing channels?

To change the automatic process for storing channels (fine tuning), select

'Fine tuning'.

Using D or C you can try to fine-tune the TV channelmanually.

0 Press OK to store the TV channel.

Sorting TV channels automatically

A To search for other TV channels, begin again at

B To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

(Follow TV)

When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are stored in a specific

order. This may differ from the order in which the TV channels appear on your TV set.

This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the

order on the TV set.

This only works if the DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and the TV set are

connected with a scart cable.

My TV set has Easylink

If your TV set supports 'Easylink,..', TV channels will be stored during initial

installation in the same order as they appear on the TV set. To store the TV

channels in a different order, you'll need to change the order on the TV set.

When you start the Follow TV function the information is transferred again

from the TV set.

the DVD recorder.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

bar appears.

3 Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

5 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

4 Select '

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Sorting and deleting TV channels manually

After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in

which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme

numbers). You can use this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete

TV channels you don't want or those with poor reception.

EasyLink

With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set.

Directions For Use

Tip

These settings are then transferred to the DVD recorder.

That is why you cannot select this function manually.

the DVD recorder.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

2 Switch on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on

the remote control. The menu bar appears.

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until you have resorted/deleted all the TV

8 Using B or A , shift the TV channel to the desired position and

press the D button. The DVD recorder will insert the TV channel.

9 Repeat steps

channels you want.

0 To store, press OK .

A To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

' symbol with D or C .

CLEAR . Proceed at step 6 .

Deleting TV channels

whose order you want to change.

5 Select 'Sort TV channels' using B or A and confirm with C .

4 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

3 Select '

6 Using B or A select the TV channel that you want to delete or

Unwanted channels or those with poor reception can be deleted using

7 Confirm with C .

Automatic TV channel search

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel

assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD

recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored

TV channels with the new ones.

My TV set has Easylink

With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set.

These settings are accepted by the DVD recorder. Use this function to start

Tip

the transfer of TV channels from the TV set.

the DVD recorder.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

To exit press

SYSTEM MENU

...

P02 BBC2

P03 ITV

P04

P05

P06

Sort TV channels

Installation

• P01 BBC1

...

To sort

Press ›

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' symbol with D or C .

appears.

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

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

6 Select 'Autom. search' using B or A .

4 Select '

5 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take

several minutes.

complete' will appear on the TV screen.

7 Press C .

8 The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the DVD

9 When all the TV channels have been found, 'Autom. search

0 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in 'Manual TV channel search'.

Autom. search

Installation

Searching for TV channels

00 Channels found

Please wait

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Automatic TV channel search

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel

assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD

'Recording audio' switching over

(2channel sound)

Some TV programmes transmit an extra audio signal in stereo in addition to the normal audio

recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored

signal (2-channel sound). In most cases this means that an additional language is available. If a TV

TV channels with the new ones.

programme is available in, say, English and German, German may be available as the second

language.

Directions For Use

Tip

Installing your DVD recorder

' symbol with D or C .

My TV set has Easylink

With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set.

These settings are accepted by the DVD recorder. Use this function to start

the transfer of TV channels from the TV set.

the DVD recorder.

When you play back the recording you can play back the sound only in the language you used

for the recording.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

To record TV programmes in 2-channel sound, you can select the language you want as the

default setting. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV programme is

transmitted in 2-channel sound.

appears.

the DVD recorder.

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

4 Select '

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

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

C button.

appears.

5 Select line 'Language' with B or A . and confirm with the

with OK .

7 Select 'Language 1'or'Language 2' with B or A and confirm

6 Select 'Autom. search' using B or A .

4 Select '

6 Select line 'Recording audio' and confirm with C .

5 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

Language

recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take

several minutes.

complete' will appear on the TV screen.

8 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

7 Press C .

8 The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the DVD

9 When all the TV channels have been found, 'Autom. search

0 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in 'Manual TV channel search'.

Automatic TV channel search

Setting the language/country

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel

You can select the country and, for the basic setting of DVD playback, the language for the

assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD

subtitles and the audio language. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or

subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu.

recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored

For bilingual shows, you can also select the sound channel of the TV station via the internal

TV channels with the new ones.

tuner ( MONITOR button) for recording or playback.

You also have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu

(OSD). However, the DVD recorder display will only display English text regardless of this

setting.

My TV set has Easylink

the DVD recorder.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

Audio Language English

Recording audio Language 1

Subtitle English

Menu English

Country Other

Tip

either 'Language 1'or'Language 2' as the default

setting

C button.

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

appears.

6 Select the appropriate line and confirm with C .

' symbol with D or C .

Which settings can I choose?

'Audio Language' : The DVD will play back in the language you have chosen.

'Recording audio' : In the case of bilingual programmes, you can choose

6 Select 'Autom. search' using B or A .

4 Select '

7 Press C .

5 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

' symbol with D or C .

With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set.

These settings are accepted by the DVD recorder. Use this function to start

the transfer of TV channels from the TV set.

appears.

the DVD recorder.

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

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

4 Select '

5 Select line 'Language' with B or A and confirm with the

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY-ON m .

'Subtitle' : Subtitle language

'Menu': Language of the OSD menu

Autom. search

Installation

Tip

'Country' : Location

recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take

8 The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the DVD

Searching for TV channels

several minutes.

7 Select the appropriate setting using B or A and confirm with OK .

00 Channels found

complete' will appear on the TV screen.

9 When all the TV channels have been found, 'Autom. search

8 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Please wait

Installing your DVD recorder

0 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in 'Manual TV channel search'.

Language

Audio Language English

Recording audio Language 1

Subtitle English

Menu English

Country Other

Autom. search

Installation

Searching for TV channels

00 Channels found

Please wait

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Directions For Use

User preferences

Title/trackCChapter/index

Audio languageESubtitle languageFCamera angleGZoom

SoundIFrame advanceJSlow motionKFast forwardLSearch by time

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ShuffleScanRepeat entire disc

system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.

Symbols in the menu bar

You can check or change many of the functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the

Onscreen information

Press SYSTEM-MENU to open and close the menu bar (main menu). Use D and C to select

the relevant function. Use B to confirm the function and go either to another menu or execute

the function directly.

Some functions may not be available, depending on the disc inserted.

Menu bar 1

Menu bar 2

While menu bar 1 is being displayed you can go to menu bar 2 by pressing C again.

Field for temporary messages

The top left corner of the menu line contains a field for temporary messages relating to the

various operating modes. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc

functions have been activated:



On-screen information

Problem

Installing your DVD recorder

Setting the time and date

If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.

'SMART CLOCK' automatically sets the time and date using the information transmitted by the

TV channel. Normally the TV channel stored at programme number 'P01' is used. In the 'Clock

preset' line you can select the programme number (channel name) whose TV channel transmits

this information.

If the time/date is not displayed correctly you need to choose the 'Off' setting in the 'Clock

preset' line and set the date and time manually.

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

appears.

' symbol with D or C .

with the number buttons 0..9/abc on your remote control.

the fields, use B or A .

4 Select 'Time/Date' using B or A and confirm with C .

3 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C .

2 Select '

5 Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. If required, change the time

Time/Date

Installation

6 Check 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' in the same way. To move between

Time 20:00

Year 2003

Month 01

on 'P01' and automatically corrected.

You can either enter another TV channel for transferring the data or

disable the function.

In the line 'Clock preset' select the relevant TV channel with D or C .

To exit press

SYSTEM MENU

To disable, select 'Off'.

'Stored' will appear briefly on the screen.

7 Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK .

8 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

aTime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting

b With 'SMART CLOCK', time/date is transferred from the TV channel saved

Date 01

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screen information

Tuner information box

ENGLISH

This field is located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV

channel and the TV channel name for the selected programme are displayed.

Current channel/selected input socketbNo signal

The TV channel is not available/the additional device is not connected or

it is switched offcCopyprotected signal

Directions For Use

Instead of the information about the aerial signal or the TV channel, you can watch the picture

of the selected TV channel or the signal on the input socket.

1 Select in the system menu (button SYSTEM-MENU ) the symbol

'Live picture' in the 'Tuner information

box'

Timer starts on the day/time showngOTR recording runs until the stop time displayedhCurrent time

No timer event programmed

' and confirm with C



'Offto switch this picture off.

2 Select in the line 'Live source view''On' to view this picture or

3 End with OK and then SYSTEM-MENU .

Timer information box

This box appears above the tuner information box. When a timer recording is set, it shows the

timer icon and the start time or date of the first programme to be recorded.

If no timer recording is scheduled, the current time is displayed.

This box disappears during playback of a disc or after a recording starts. However, you can

access it during an OTR recording by pressing SYSTEM-MENU .

Repeat titleRepeat trackRepeat chapterRepeat from A to the endRepeat from A to BCamera angleChild lock enabledResume playbackIllegal action



Status field

The status field shows the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the type of

disc inserted. This display can be disabled.

DVD+RWWDVD+RNDVDVideoOVideoCDPNo discQError

Disc type symbols

RecordingSStopTPlaybackUPlaybackPause

Operating mode symbols

RecordPause

Search forwards (8x speed)YSearch backwards (8x speed)ZSlow motion

On-screen information

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Opening/closing the tray using the remote control

You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control.

Press and hold the STOP h button on the remote control until the dialog

Tip

box shows 'OPENING'or'CLOSING'.

3 Playback starts automatically.

A menu may appear when a DVD is played back. If the titles and chapters are numbered, press a

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This will appear on the display:

title/chapter number, elapsed time.

number buttons 0..9/abc to select a menu item and confirm with OK .

You can also access the menu using DISC-MENU on the remote control.

For further information see 'Playing a DVD video disc'.

number button on the remote control. You can also use the D , C , A , B buttons or

When a DVD+RW is played back the index overview appears. Using B , A , N , O select

the title you want to play back.

Confirm with OK .

For further information see 'Playing back a DVD+RW/+R Disc'.

If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

For further information see 'Playing an audio CD'.

For further information see ' Playing a (Super) Video CD'.

If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY G .

If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons indicated on the screen to select

the menu option you want (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0..9/abc .

Playing a DVD video disc

1 If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

the DVD recorder.

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

recorder.

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

General notes on playback

With this DVD recorder you can play back the following systems:

•) DVD Video

•) (Super)Video CD Disc

•) DVD+RW Disc

•) DVD+R Disc

•) DVD-RW (video mode, finalised)

•) DVD-R

•) CD-R

•) CD-RW

•) Audio CD

•) MP3 CD

•) Picture (Photo)-CD (JPEG-data)

You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the

DVD recorder.

aThe display will read 'PIN'

on 'Child lock' and 'Releasing a disc' in the chapter on 'Access control

b The child lock has been activated for the inserted disc. Read the sections

(child lock).aThe menu on the screen is showing an 'X'

before the disc can be played, or so that only limited operation is possible

b Some DVD discs can be manufactured so that certain steps are required

during playback. When an 'X' appears on the screen the selected feature is

not possible.aThe screen is showing regional code information

C01 2:04

Problem

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.

b Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the

b The regional code is shown on the label on the back of the machine.

b The regional code does not apply to recordable DVDs.

Inserting a disc

open. While the disc tray is opening, 'OPENING' and then 'TRAY OPEN'

when the tray is fully open.

1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE J button on the front. The disc tray will

2 Carefully place the disc in the tray with the label facing up and press

How do I insert a doublesided DVD?

Double-sided discs do not have labelling over the whole surface. The labelling

for each side is in the centre of the disc. To play a side its label must be

PLAY G or OPEN/CLOSE J .'CLOSING' and then 'READING' will

appear in the display. The information on the disc will be read.

facing up.

Playback

OPENING P01

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Playing an MP3 CD

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MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. Using this technology the

data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This means it is possible to record 10 hours

of music in CD quality on a single CD-ROM.

When creating MP3 CDs please note the following:

File system: ISO9660

Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels

Formats: *.mp3

Filenames: maximum of 12 characters (8+3)

Maximum of 32 albums, 999 titles

Supported sampling frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz). Music with sampling frequencies other than

Directions For Use

these will be skipped.

Supported bit rates: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbit/s)

ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. In later versions the directory name is displayed as the album and the

filename as the title.

Important notes for playback:

Only the first session of a multi-session CD will play back.

MP3 CD display

1 Insert an MP3 CD. Playback starts automatically.

If the TV is on, the MP3 CD screen appears automatically.

During playback, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will

show on the TV screen and on the recorder display.

Tip

show on the TV screen and on the display.

Further information on the album, track and artist will also be displayed if

included in the ID tag.

During stopped playback ( STOP h button) the numbers of the albums will

2 Stop playback using STOP h . The number of albums is displayed in

the display.

Additional playback features

Using N or O select the next or previous title.

You can also use the T/C button to select titles and albums.

Tip

Press the T/C button and use the C or D button to select the 'T'

symbol for title or 'C' for chapter.2Use the B or A buttons or the number buttons 0..9/abc on the

remote control to select the number of the title/chapter.

You can also use the repeat functions ( PLAY MODE button).

Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc

starts automatically.

1 If the disc is write-protected or a finalised DVD+R disc, playback

2 If playback does not start automatically, use the B or A button to

select the title you want to play on the index screen.

You can also use the N or O button on the front.

This will appear on the display:

3 Press the PLAY G button.

title/chapter number, elapsed time.

Problem

aI can see the message 'EMPTYDISC'

b The disc does not contain any recordings.

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

the DVD recorder.

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

recorder.

What should I note when playing back different recording types

(qualities)?

The correct recording quality 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6',M8' will

automatically be selected during playback.

For more information see the section on 'Selecting the recording type (picture

quality)' in the chapter on 'Manual recording'.

Playing an audio CD

You can also use the DVD recorder to play audio CDs

Audio CD display'

1 Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.

Tip

If the TV is on, the audio CD screen appears automatically.

During playback, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will

show on the TV screen and on the recorder display.

Playback

time are displayed.

2 Stop playback using STOP h . The number of tracks and the total

C01 ANNA P01

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N to return to the start of the current title/chapter. Press

Changing to another title/chapter

If there is more than one title or chapter on a disc you can change to another title or chapter

as follows. However if there are several chapters within a title, these will be selected. The title

can then still be selected via the menu bar.

1 During playback, press O to go to the next title/chapter. Press

Use the T/C (title/chapter) button

N twice to return to the start of the previous title/chapter.

Directions For Use

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Tip

Problem

').

Tip

' symbol using C or D and confirm with B .

appropriate title.

Make sure the symbol 'T' (title) is selected in the menu bar.

Press T/C (title/chapter) and then use A or B to select the

Use T/C to select chapters within a title. Press T/C and use C to

select the 'C' symbol (chapter).

Now select the appropriate chapter with A or B .

Searching a disc

You can search the disc for a recording at 4x, 8x or 32x playback speed. Other speeds can only

be selected via the menu bar ('

1 During playback, press and hold N (reverse) or O (forwards) to

switch to the search feature. You can switch between the playback

speeds using N / O .

2 To continue playback, press PLAY G twice at your chosen location.

aNo sound

b The sound is switched off in search mode. This is not a fault in your

machine.

During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The

menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.2Select the '

You can now use the D or C button to select different forward and

Search feature via menu bar

backward search speeds.4If necessary, switch the menu bar off with the SYSTEM-MENU button.5To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

Additonal playback features

Playing a (Super) Video CD

(Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special

playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The video CD must be PBC compatible (see

CD case).

'PBC' is active in the default settings.

1 Insert a (Super) Video CD.

PLAY G .

If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing

indicated on the screen to select the menu option you want

2 If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons

(PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0..9/abc .

If a PBC menu consists of a list of titles, you can select a title directly.

3 Use RETURN to go back to the previous menu

Additonal playback features

Playback

4 Stop playback using STOP h .

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should start.

3 Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9/abc from where playback

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4 Confirm with OK .

aThe time entered will flash on the screen

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

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cancel the function by pressing SYSTEM-MENU .

5 Playback starts at the time you entered.

Repeat/Shuffle play

Directions For Use

': repeat chapter (DVD only)

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MODE again you can chose from the following options:

•) '

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

You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for endless playback. Depending on the type of

disc (DVD video, DVD+RW, video CD) you can select a chapter, title or the entire disc.

2 During playback, press PLAY MODE . By pressing PLAY

': repeat track/title

': repeat entire disc (Video CD, Audio CD only)

': Shuffle

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•) '

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•) Display disappears: no repeat

You can also keep pressing the PLAY MODE button until the

3 To end the repeat, press the STOP h button.

displays disappear.

Repeating a passage (AB)

You can repeat a particular passage within a title/chapter. You need to indicate the start and end

of the passage.

1 During playback press PAUSE 9 at the start point.

You will see a still picture.

' appears on the screen.

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The start point is now saved.

2 Keep pressing PLAY MODE until '

' appears on the

Press PLAY G to start playback.

3 When the end point is reached press OK .'

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TV screen. Playback now takes place within these points.

You can also keep pressing the PLAY MODE button until the

4 To end the repeat, press the STOP h button.

displays disappear.

Still picture

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

picture.

Additonal playback features

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Additonal playback features

' symbol using C or D and confirm with B .

During a still picture press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.2Select the '

You can now use the D or C button to go forwards or backwards one

Frame advance via menu bar

frame at a time.4If necessary, switch the menu bar off with the SYSTEM-MENU button.

Slow motion

2 To continue playback, press PLAY G .

1 During playback press PAUSE 9 on the remote control. Now hold

down N or O to switch to slow motion.

2 You can switch between different speeds using N or O .

' symbol using C or D and confirm with B .

During playback press PAUSE 9 and then SYSTEM-MENU on the

remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.2Select the '

You can now use the D or C button to select different forward and

Slow motion via menu bar

backward slow motion speeds.4If necessary, switch the menu bar off with the SYSTEM-MENU button.

Search by time

3 To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

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

1 During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The

menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

' symbol using C or D and confirm with B . Playback

is stopped and a box appears on the screen showing the elapsed time.

2 Select the '

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Select the audio language

Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one audio language. The language initially selected

for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder. However

you can change the audio language of the inserted disc at any time.

You can change the audio language either using the menu of the inserted disc

' using PLAY

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enter the number directly using the number buttons 0..9/abc .

Subtitles

two menus may be different. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or

subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu.

1 During playback press AUDIO .

( DISC-MENU button) or the AUDIO button. The audio languages for DVD playback in the

2 Select the required audio language using B or A . You can also

3 Play continues in the new audio language.

Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one subtitle language. The language initially

selected for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder.

However you can change the subtitle language of the inserted disc at any time.

You can change the subtitle language either using the menu of the inserted disc

( DISC-MENU button) or the SUBTITLE button. The subtitle languages in the menus may

differ.

You can switch off subtitles again with 0 or by pressing 'off'.

Select the required subtitle language using B or A . You can also

enter the number directly using the number buttons 0..9/abc .

1 During playback press SUBTITLE .

2 Playback continues in the new subtitle language.

Additonal playback features

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' icon using C .

Additonal playback features

Scan feature

This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

' symbol will be hidden

is therefore not available. For more information please read the cover of

your DVD disc.

aThe '

STOP h and then PLAY G .

chapter/index. To start playback at the relevant chapter/index press

MODE .

2 After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next

1 During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select '

Camera angle

If a DVD contains scenes that have been shot from different camera angles you can select these

camera angles for playback.

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

b The selected scene has been shot from only one camera angle. This feature

2 Press SYSTEM-MENU and select the '

3 Select the required camera angle with B or A . You can also

' symbol will remain visible until a scene starts for which

wish to view.

directly enter the number with the number buttons 0..9/abc .

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there is only one camera angle.

4 After a short time, playback will resume from the new camera angle.

Zoom feature

The Zoom feature allows you to enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image.

1 During playback, press ZOOM . The DVD recorder switches to

'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture.

2 Select the required zoom factor using B or A .

is complete.

3 When 'press OK to pan' appears on the screen, the zoom process

4 Press OK . Using A , B , C , D select the part of the image you

5 Confirm with OK .

6 To stop the feature, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU .

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2 Insert a DVD+RW/+R disc in the DVD recorder.

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picture screen in the top lefthand corner

aWhen I insert a disc I see a number on the screen in the index

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Manager.

b You have inserted a disc that has already been registered by the Disc

3 Press the DISC MANAGER button on the remote control.

Directions For Use

Why do I need to label the discs?

When searching for unrecorded free space or available recordings, you will

The disc number will be added to the Disc Manager.

automatically.

number.

Please write this number on the disc and on the cover.

5 Confirm with OK .

4 Select 'Add current disc' using A or B and confirm with C .

6 The disc number is then displayed and the disc tray opens

7 The disc is now stored in the Disc Manager under the displayed disc

asked to insert the appropriate discs (disc numbers).

this disc is inserted the disc number will appear in the title overview in the top left-hand corner.

Removing discs from the Disc Manager

Every DVD+RW/+R is stored with a number in the Disc Manager (DM). You can remove this

disc number from the Disc Manager to use the Disc Manager's memory for new discs or to

remove damaged discs from memory.

8 To end, press DISC MANAGER .

The DVD recorder will immediately recognise that this disc is saved in the Disc Manager. When

1 Press DISC MANAGER on the remote control.

2 Select 'Remove a disc' using A or B and confirm with C .

3 Select the disc number with A or B and confirm with OK .

Disc contents are not deleted.

The disc is only removed from the Disc Manager's memory. Its contents

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remain unchanged.

4 To end, press DISC MANAGER .

Disc Manager

Find title C04

Browse discs Disc number001

Remove a disc Disc number001

To exit press DM

Add current disc Next free disc number=001

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Disc Manager

Find title C04

Browse discs Disc number001

Remove a disc Disc number001

To exit press DM

Add current disc Next free disc number=001

Disc Manager (DM)

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Disc Manager (DM)

General information

The 'Disc Manager' is an integrated database in the DVD recorder that remembers all recordings

made by this DVD recorder. This gives you a complete overview of your entire video collection

at the touch of a button. The Disc Manager gives you quick and easy access to every recording

made with this DVD recorder. The Disc Manager also tells you which film was recorded on

which disc and how many unrecorded minutes remain on the discs.

And: You can go automatically to the beginning of the selected recording and start playback.

How many discs can I save in the Disc Manager?

You can store up to 999 discs on this DVD recorder. The maximum number

of titles is more than 9,000. The maximum number of titles per disc is 49.

Caution when recording with other DVD recorders

Don't use a disc stored in the Disc Manager for recording on other DVD

recorders. If you use a disc to record on another DVD recorder, then this

disc will no longer be recognised by the Disc Manager. In this case, delete the

disc from the Disc Manager's memory and then add it after it has been

recorded.

Adding 'childproof discs'

If you want to add child-proof discs you need to enter the PIN code.

Adding a disc to the Disc Manager

You can only add DVD+RW or DVD+R discs to the Disc Manager since other discs do not hold

any information on the titles or lengths of the recordings. These discs have to be at least once

recorded in the DVD-Recorder. A table of content have to be available.

DVD+R discs can also be finalised. Other discs cannot be added to the Disc Manager.

Recordings are saved automatically

On a disc that has been added to the Disc Manager, you can make new

recordings as often as you like using this DVD recorder. The titles of these

recordings will be stored in the Disc Manager automatically.

the DVD recorder.

1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for

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