Philips DVDR 77-02 User Manual

Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BConnecting the DVD recorder 11...

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

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

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

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

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

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

CConnecting additional devices 18....

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

Connecting a video recorder, DVD player. 18.............................................

Connecting an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box,

cable TV box,...) 19..............................................................................................

Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable 19................................

Connect camcorder to the front sockets 20................................................

Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets 20....................

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets 21..........................

DInstalling your DVD recorder 22......

Initial installation 22.............................................................................................

Using a satellite receiver 24...............................................................................

Allocating a decoder 25......................................................................................

Connection using a component video (Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable 26................

Manual TV channel search 27............................................................................

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 29......................................

Automatic TV channel search 30.....................................................................

Sorting and deleting TV channels manually 31..............................................

Setting the language/country 32........................................................................

'Recording audio' switching over (2-channel sound) 33..............................

Setting the time and date 34..............................................................................

EOnscreen information 35................

Symbols in the menu bar 35..............................................................................

Menu bar 1 35.......................................................................................................

Menu bar 2 35.......................................................................................................

Field for temporary messages 35.....................................................................

Status field 36........................................................................................................

Disc type symbols 36..........................................................................................

Operating mode symbols 36.............................................................................

Tuner information box 37.................................................................................

'Live picture' in the 'Tuner information box' 37...........................................

Timer information box 37.................................................................................

FPlayback 38........................................

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

Inserting a disc 38................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

Playing a (Super) Video CD 42.........................................................................

GAdditonal playback features 43........

Changing to another title/chapter 43..............................................................

Searching a disc 43...............................................................................................

Still picture 44.......................................................................................................

Slow motion 44....................................................................................................

Search by time 45.................................................................................................

Repeat/Shuffle play 45.........................................................................................

Repeating a passage (A-B) 46............................................................................

Scan feature 46.....................................................................................................

Camera angle 46...................................................................................................

Zoom feature 47..................................................................................................

Select the audio language 47..............................................................................

Subtitles 47............................................................................................................

HDisc Manager (DM) 48......................

General information 48......................................................................................

Adding a disc to the Disc Manager 48.............................................................

Removing discs from the Disc Manager 49....................................................

Searching for a title in the Disc Manager 50..................................................

Searching discs 50................................................................................................

Searching for a blank section 51.......................................................................

IThe 'Digital Photo Manager' 52.......

The PC (PCMCIA) Card 53...............................................................................

Inserting the PC Card 53...................................................................................

Removing the PC Card 53.................................................................................

Showing JPEG pictures from a roll 54.............................................................

Editing JPEG pictures 55.....................................................................................

Slide show 55........................................................................................................

Advanced editing of the JPEG pictures 56......................................................

Creating an album 58..........................................................................................

Adding pictures to an album 58........................................................................

Changing the picture order within an album 59...........................................

Editing pictures in an album 59.........................................................................

Making a 'DVD compatible' slide show 60.....................................................

Making a slide show from an album 60...........................................................

Making a slide show from a roll 60..................................................................

Storing rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R 61..................................................

Preparing a DVD+RW/+R 61...........................................................................

Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R 62...................................................

Changing roll settings 63....................................................................................

Changing the rolls name 63...............................................................................

Changing the rolls date 63.................................................................................

Calling roll overview directly 63.......................................................................

Deleting a roll 64..................................................................................................

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Changing album settings 64...............................................................................

Changing the cover picture 64..........................................................................

Changing the album name 64............................................................................

Changing the album date 65..............................................................................

Calling the album overview directly 65...........................................................

Copying an album 65...........................................................................................

Erasing an album 66.............................................................................................

Changing the media settings 66........................................................................

Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager' 67............................................

JManualrecording68..........................

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

Recording without automatic switch-off 69...................................................

Interrupt recording (Pause) 70.........................................................................

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) 71....

Preventing accidental erasing of discs 71........................................................

Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) 72..................................

Selecting the recording type (picture quality) 73..........................................

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) 74............

Direct Record 75.................................................................................................

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 76...........................................................

KManagingthedisccontents77.........

General 77.............................................................................................................

Favorite Scene Selection 78...............................................................................

Insert chapter markers 78.................................................................................

Hiding chapters 78...............................................................................................

Deleting chapter markers 80.............................................................................

Changing the index picture 80..........................................................................

Changing the menu background 81.................................................................

Dividing titles 81...................................................................................................

Editing recording titles (name) 82....................................................................

Playing the entire title 82...................................................................................

Erasing recordings/titles 83................................................................................

Disc settings 83....................................................................................................

Changing the disc name 84................................................................................

Finishing editing 84...............................................................................................

Finalising DVD+R discs 85.................................................................................

Erase DVD+RW disks 85...................................................................................

LProgrammingarecording

(TIMER)86..............................................

General 86.............................................................................................................

Programming recordings with the ShowView Programming recordings without the ShowView

How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 90.............

'NexTView Link' 90.............................................................................................

Problem solving for programmed recordings 91..........................................

System 87.........................

System 89...................

MUser preferences 92..........................

Picture settings 92................................................................................................

Sound settings 94.................................................................................................

Language settings 95............................................................................................

Additional settings 95..........................................................................................

Remote Control settings 96..............................................................................

Disk feature menu 97..........................................................................................

NAccess control (Child Lock) 98........

Child lock (DVD and VCD) 98.........................................................................

Activating/deactivating child lock 98................................................................

Authorising a disc 99...........................................................................................

Locking unlocked discs 99..................................................................................

Parental level control (DVD video only) 99..................................................

Activating/deactivating parental level control 99..........................................

Changing the country 100..................................................................................

Changing the PIN code 101...............................................................................

OBefore you call an engineer 102.......

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The remote control

REC/OTR n Record: Record the current TV channel

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

interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

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

to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

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

record time

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.

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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

one of two levels or switch it off.

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

with some DVDs.

T/C Title/Chapter: Choose the '

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

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

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

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

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

'Digital Photo Mamger'

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

OK Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry

PLAY G Playback: To play a recorded disc.

N Select previous title/search backwards :

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

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

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

PAUSE 9 Pause (still picture):

If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder switches to pause. You will see a still picture. If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder will also switch to pause.

O Select next title/search forwards :

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

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

entry fields

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

Additional TV functions

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

TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume

TV VOLUME r TV volume: Reduce TV volume

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 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

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

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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.

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

video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

Yellow socket

VIDEO

White/red socket

left AUDIO right

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

Video input socket: Connection of camcorders or video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')

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

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

Back of the device

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

ANTENNA IN Aerial input: Connection of the aerial

TV OUT Aerial output: Connection of the TV set

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

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

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

Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT)

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

VIDEO (CVBS)

OUT

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

COMPONENT

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

Output sockets (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

COAX OUT Coaxial digital audio output

OPTICAL AUDIO

OUT

Optical digital audio output

The symbols on your DVD recorder display

These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:

Multi-function display/text line

•) Clock

•) Disc/title playing time

•) OTR switch-off time

•) Title name

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

•) Display of information and alerts

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

Play/Record: Single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: Flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Stop: Illuminated segment at the current position.

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

been programmed.

TIMER A recording (timer) has been programmed

o((( A remote control signal has been received

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

PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program

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

received. 'I' or 'II' lights up depending on which sound channel has been selected (button AUDIO )

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Messages in the DVD recorder display

READING

The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display

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

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

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

MENU The menu on the screen is active

OPENING Disc tray opening

TRAY OPEN Disc tray open

CLOSING Disc tray closing

READING Disc being read

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

created.

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

on a new disc

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

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

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

performing a task.

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

cannot be read.

INFO Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen

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

compatible

ERASING The entire disc is erased

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

recordings).

PROTECTED The disc is protected against recording.

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

maximum number of titles on a disc is 48.

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

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

124.

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

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

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

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

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

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

recording.

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

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

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

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

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

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

error was skipped

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

appear on the screen.

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

counted.

BLOCKED The disc tray cannot be closed/opened.

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

(SAFE RECORD).

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

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

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

DVD+RW/+R

AIntroduction

Dear Philips customer,

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

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

Question: (?)

Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.

I hope you have lots of fun.

Tip

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

Problem

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

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Phil

P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual. You can also visit the website 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' .

Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment.

Thank you for buying a DVDR 77/00-02 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information on how to set up and operate the machine. The DVD recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.).

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

What is a DVD?

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

How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?

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

What can DVD+RW do?

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

What can the DVD+R do?

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

What can my DVD recorder do?

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

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

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

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Discs you can use

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

Playback and recording

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable)

DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

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

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

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

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

Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

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

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

Picture CD, CD-R/RW with JPEG content

Regional code

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

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

Technical data

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption: 30W Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off) Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed), 47.2 (disc tray open) Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the

time is saved for up to 12 hours.

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

Accessories

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

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Important

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

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

LASER

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please dispose of old batteries safely.

Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning the discs

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

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

middle to the edge.

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

available cleaning agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.

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

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

CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used.

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Special functions of your DVD recorder

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

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

Using the 'Digital Photo Manager', you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a memory card, Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can store them on a DVD+RW/+R or on the memory card. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player.

The Type-2 PC Card slot (media slot) allows you to use an ATA Flash Card or other memory cards using a PC Card adapter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dolby Digital is a standard developed by Dolby Laboratories for transmitting from 1 to 5 full-range channels as well as a low frequency (.1) channel for a total of 5.1 discrete channels. The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas. With this DVD recorder each soundtrack in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto a DVD+RW/+R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MODEL NO. DVDR 77/00-02

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

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

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BConnecting the DVD recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section.

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

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

then close the battery compartment.

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

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'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.

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Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set

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

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

What is a scart cable?

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

Connecting the DVD recorder

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

'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link'

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

'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link'

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

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

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

'Connecting with video(CVBS) cable'

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

Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'

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

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

1 Switch off your TV set.

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

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

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

4 Plug in a 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).

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

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

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6 Switch on the TV set.

7 Use the supplied mains cable to connect the mains socket

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

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'.

EasyLink loading data from TV; please wait

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

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

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

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

remote control.

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

correct.

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

a I can see more installation menus on my TV set

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

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

OK .

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

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

below the picture)

'4:3 panscan' For a 4:3 TV set; full height format with the sides cut off '16:9' For a 16:9 TV set

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

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

6 Confirm with OK .

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Initial installation is now complete.

Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'

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

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

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'.

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

will appear on the display.

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

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

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

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a 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).

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

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

intended only for additional devices.

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

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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.

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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).

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

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

will appear on the display.

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

Connecting with video(CVBS) cable

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

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

ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 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

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8 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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CConnecting additional devices

Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket

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

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

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

The DVD recorder must be connected directly to the TV set ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket directly to the TV set). If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor 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.

a When copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder

shows 'NO SIGNAL'

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

video recorder.

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

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

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

picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies

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

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

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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.

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

for the TV set (usually labelled 'TV', 'TO TV'), with the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket of the DVD recorder.

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

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.

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

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

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Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable

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

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

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).

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

automatic channel search, the channel on which the additional device is transmitting will be stored as a TV channel.

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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.

' function (Subtitle).

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

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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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

Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Consult the operating instructions for your receiver to find out which audio formats it supports.

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

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

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

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DInstalling your DVD recorder

Initial installation

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

Connecting additional devices

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

No aerial connected

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

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

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A .

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Press OK to continue

Subtitle Language

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Press OK to continue

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What is an onscreen menu?

The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in the relevant language.

2 Confirm with OK .

3 Select the desired audio language using B or 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.

4 Confirm with OK .

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

What is the subtitle language?

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

6 Confirm with OK .

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