Philips DVDR80-99 User Manual

DVDR80

Digital Video Disc Recorder

Owner's Manual

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
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THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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

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électriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne corre­spondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

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Contents 3

General Information

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting Started

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20

Basic Features

Quick Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Quick Disc Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

DVD Recorder Controls

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Menu Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

On-screen Symbols, Status Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Information Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Index Picture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Additional Installation

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Recording Options

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Title Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Append Recording, Record One Channel/Watch Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Record Settings, Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Editing

Editing: Disc Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Finalize Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42

Advanced Disc Play and Features

GUIDE Plus+®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-47

Audio Language, Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Zoom, Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Sound, Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Slow Motion, Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Time Search, Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Repeat, Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Additional Features and Setup Options

Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56

DVD Recorder Features Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Analog Output, Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Night Mode, Remote Control Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Auto Resume, Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Information You May Need

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

Diagnostic Test, Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Information Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
GUIDE Plus+, G-LINK,VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.The GUIDE Plus+ and VCR Plus+ systems were manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation and VCR Index systems B.V.
US patent Nr.: 5,940,073; 6,154,203; 6,239,794; 6,331,877; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121.
Copyright 2003 Philips Consumer Electronics.

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device,
due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
CAUTION:Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into the beam.The
beam is located inside, near the deck mechanism.

Special Information for Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N'ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICA­BLES DANS LA RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUES ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

Radio/TV Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi­dential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter­ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to cor­rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT:

This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included use of shielded cables and connectors between
system components. Use shielded cables to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and
other electronic devices. If you have any problems, contact your supplier.

Copyright Protection

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of Discs are prohibited.This product incorpo­rates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectu­al property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (NEC), which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DVDR80
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville,TN 37914-1810
[phone]

4 Safety Information

Safety Information (cont’d) 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instruc­tions before operating the product.

2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instruc­tions for future reference.

3. Heed warnings.Adhere to all warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions.

4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water ­for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laun­dry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the prod­uct.Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac­turer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Move a product and cart combination with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet provide venti­lation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and protect
it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the prod­uct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place
this product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur­er’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur­pose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Route power supply cords so they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the anten­na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some pro­tection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See figure at right.

15. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and dis­connect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent dam­age to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec­tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna
system, take extreme care to keep it from touching such
power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles.This can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings; they may touch danger­ous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified ser­vice personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.Adjust only those controls covered by
the operating instructions.An improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require exten­sive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor­mance.This indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician uses replacement parts speci­fied by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – Mount the product to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat - Situate this product away from heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

25. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked
on the unit.

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

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

Example of Antenna Grounding

per National Electrical Code

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

6 Introduction

Welcome!

Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can
record TV programs, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index
Picture Screen. You’ll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and
DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes.
Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD Recorder.

Features

● Access Control

● Auto Resume

● Digital Video connection (DV IN CAM 2)

● Disc Manager

● DVD-Video Compatibility

● Editing

● Index Picture Screen

● Paused/Fast/Slow/Step-by-Step/Zoomed Play

● Progressive Scan compatibility

● The GUIDE Plus+

®

System

● Timer Recording

● VCR Plus+

®

Programming System with

PlusCode

Package Contents

● DVD Recorder

● Remote control with two AA batteries

● AC power cord

● One blank Philips DVD+RW

● One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip,

with single prong in center of tip)

● One three-strand Component Video Cable

(blue, green, and red markings)

● One two-strand audio cable (red and white

markings)

● One composite video cable (yellow markings)

● This owner’s manual and registration materials

Environmental Information

Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries,
and old equipment.

Safety Information

● Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand, or heat sources.

● Place the Recorder on a firm, flat surface.

● Keep the Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.

● When placing the Recorder in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the Recorder for

ventilation.

Acknowledgements

The DVDR 80/17 is based in part on the Entropy Gathering Daemon, which is copyright (C) 1999-2000
Brian Warner.All Rights Reserved. Regarding this Entropy Gathering Daemon, the following conditions apply:
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated
documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation
the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to
permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions
of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PAR­TICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL BRIAN WARNER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT,TORT
OR OTHERWISE,ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE
OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
The DVDR 80/17 is based in part on the zlib compression library which is copyright (C) 1995-2002 Jean­loup Gailly and Mark Adler.
The DVDR 80/17 is based in part on the libpng Portable Network Graphics library which is copyright (c)
2000-2002 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, copyright (c) 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger, and copyright (c) 1995, 1996
Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.
The following disclaimer applies to this libpng library:
The PNG Reference Library is supplied "AS IS." The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. disclaim all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness
for any purpose.The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. assume no liability for direct, indirect, inciden­tal, special, exemplary, or consequential damages, which may result from the use of the PNG Reference
Library, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.There is no warranty against interference with your
enjoyment of the library or against infringement.There is no warranty that our
efforts or the library will fulfill any of your particular purposes or needs.This library is provided with all
faults, and the entire risk of satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort is with the user.
The DVDR 80/17 is based in part of the work of the FreeType Team.The FreeType Project is copyright (C)
1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg. FreeType Project homepage:
http://www.freetype.org/freetype2

This DVD Recorder will play various types of Discs. Some Disc types will only play on the Recorder;
others will record in the Recorder; some will record and play.There are also a few types of Discs that
will neither play nor record on this Recorder. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine
whether the Disc will or will not play or record on the Philips DVD Recorder.

Playable Discs 7

Region Codes and Color Systems

DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them
with the DVD Recorder. DVDs must be labelled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on
this DVD Recorder.You cannot play Discs that are labeled for other regions.These symbols must
appear on your DVDs, or you cannot play the DVD in this Recorder.
The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States,
Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near
Australia.

Furthermore, recordings are made according to different color systems throughout the world.The
most common color systems are NTSC, which is used primarily in the United States and North
America, PAL, and SECAM.
This Recorder is compatible with NTSC and PAL. Make sure the Discs you play were recorded in
NTSC or PAL.The color system of the DVD may appear on the DVD or on the Disc case.
However, when playing a PAL Disc, the Recorder must be connected to a PAL-compatible TV using
either the S-VIDEO (Y/C) or COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUT jacks of the Recorder.The
Recorder’s yellow VIDEO (CVBS) OUT jack does not send a clear PAL signal.

Discs for Playing Only

DVD (Digital Video Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)
You cannot record on these Discs
using the Philips DVD Recorder.

DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable)
You cannot record on these Discs
using the Philips DVD Recorder.These
Discs play only if recorded in video
mode and if finalized.

Audio CD
(Compact Disc Digital Audio)

Dual-layer Super Audio CD

(plays only the CD layer, if present)

Video CD (VCD)
Similar to DVDs, these Discs hold less
material. For example, a two-hour
movie will fit on one DVD, but may
take two VCDs.

Super Video CD (SVCD)

CD-R (CD-Recordable)

(plays only Audio CD contents)

CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)

(plays only Audio CD contents)

Discs for Recording and Playing

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc +
Rewritable): These Discs can be

recorded on repeatedly. Recordings
can be erased, then you can record
again on the same Disc.

Discs Unsuitable for Recording
or Playing

DVD-RAM

DVD+R (Digital Video Disc +
Recordable): These Discs can be

recorded only once.After you finalize
a DVD+R, you cannot record on it
any more.

DVD-Audio

Recordable

SUPER AUDIO CD

ReWritable

8 General Information

Battery Installation

1

Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote con-

trol by pressing in the tab and lifting the lid.

2

Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with
their +and –ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new bat-

teries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

3

Replace the battery compartment lid.

+

+

-

-

Using the Remote Control

Unless stated otherwise, the remote can operate all the features of the DVD
Recorder.Always point the remote directly at the remote sensor on the front of
the Recorder, not the TV. See page 26. Make sure there are no barriers between
the remote and the Recorder.
The Recorder’s remote will operate some features of some Philips TVs.

See page 24.

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe the DVD Disc Menus, which vary
among DVDs. Movie producers set these menus; not all DVDs have menus. If the
DVD has a menu, access it by pressing DISC MENU on the remote. See page 23.

DVD Recorder Menus...

Some instructions explain how to use the Recorder’s menu (or the System Menu
or Menu Bars) to set up features of the Recorder or the Disc.You get to the
Recorder Menu by pressing SYSTEM MENU on the remote. See page 28. Even if a
feature is set up in the Recorder’s menu, it will not be available if the current Disc
does not include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

Features described in this manual may not be available on every Disc. If
the feature is not available, you cannot use the Recorder to make the

feature available.An “X” will appear in the top left corner of the TV
screen if you try to access a feature that is not available on the current Disc. Or,
some features may not be available at the current time. For example, some features
are available only during play, while others can be accessed only if play is stopped.
Try stopping or starting play, then try the feature again.

Cleaning Discs

● When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from

the center out, in a straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular motion.

● Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or

anti-static spray intended for analog discs.

● Always keep the Recorder’s Disc tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

● The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the Recorder from cold to

warm surroundings. Playing a Disc is not possible then. Leave the power on for
about one hour with no Disc in the Recorder until normal play is possible.

Hookups 9

Determining the best possible connection...

The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your
connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options
provide the best picture and sound quality.
★★★★ Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan

Component Video has the ultimate quality, but use it only if the TV has
Progressive Scan. See page 12.

★★★ S-Video provides excellent picture quality. See page 13.
★★ Composite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality. See

page 14.

★★ Your TV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled Antenna In or 75

ohm.You can use this connection style either with or without a Cable
Box. See pages 10-11.

★★★★ Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect one of

the DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAX (coaxial) or
OPTICAL) to your Stereo for the best sound quality. See page 16.

★★★ If digital audio connections are not possible, connect one pair of the

DVD Recorder’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In
jacks of your Stereo or TV. See pages 12-15.

Before you begin...

● Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, or other equipment as necessary.

Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine
how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment
so you can see and hear the DVD Recorder on the TV, Stereo, etc.

● Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to

the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never
make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.

Remember...

● Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. This is channel 3 or 4 if your

TV has only the single Antenna In jack. See pages 10-11. For all other connec­tions, find the specific Video In channel at your TV.
Video In channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or
A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc.These channels often are near TV
channel zero (0). Or, your TV remote may have a button or switch that lets
you choose the Video In channel directly. See your TV manual for details.
Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the
blue Philips DVD background picture on the TV screen. (The Recorder must
be on.)

● Connect the DVD Recorder directly to the TV. For example, do not connect

the Recorder to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV.This type of connection
may distort the picture and sound.Also, your VCR might have the copy protec­tion system, which could distort the DVD image.

● To connect a VCR to the DVD Recorder so you can copy videotapes

to a DVD+R or DVD+RW, see page 17.

● Set a Stereo to the correct Audio In channel or “source” mode.

● Do not connect the DVD Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN

jack of your Stereo.

● You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the

DVD Recorder and your TV (or TV and Stereo). So, you will not use all the
jacks on the Recorder.There are multiple jacks so you can connect to different
TV styles or to other equipment. See page 17.

● If you plan to watch your TV with the DVD Recorder off, connect the supplied

RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s TV jack and to the RF IN or ANTENNA IN
jack (75 ohm) on your television.This lets you watch channels at the TV nor­mally when the Recorder is off and will improve the reception at your TV.

Determine the connection that fits with your TV, then find your
choice on pages 10-16. Follow the steps for the hookup you chose.
When you finish your connections and turn on the DVD Recorder for
the first time, complete the Initial Setup.This sets up TV channels,
menu languages, and other features, including the GUIDE Plus+

®

System. See pages 18-20 to do the Initial Setup.

10 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has only an Antenna In jack

1

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the Recorder. Your antenna or Cable TV signal may have been

connected to your TV already. If so, disconnect it from the TV and connect it
to the Recorder’s ANTENNA jack.

2

Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the TV jack on the rear of
the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable
to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Your TV’s Antenna In jack may be

labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check your TV’s manual for details.

3

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power
outlet.

4

Press STANDBY-ON yyon the front of the Recorder to turn it on.

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel the first time
you turn on the Recorder.

5

Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3. You should see the blue Philips DVD

background picture or the Initial Setup screen.Initial Setup appears the first time
you turn on the Recorder. Go to pages 18-20 to complete the Initial Setup.

• The Recorder’s display may
show “IS TV ON? C04” instead.
If so, put the TV on channel 4.

• If you need to use TV channel 4
but “IS TV ON? C03” appears
on the display, press and hold
the Number 4 button on the
Recorder’s remote. After several
seconds, the display will change
to “IS TV ON? C04.” Set your
TV to channel 4.
Likewise, if the display shows “IS
TV ON? C04” and you need TV
channel 3, press and hold the
Number 3 button.
Use this procedure while the
Recorder is on and “IS TV
ON?...” shows on the display.

Helpful Hints

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

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COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

R

Antenna or
Cable TV
Signal

Back of TV

(example only)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Hookups (cont’d) 11

Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

This example shows a Cable Box, but the steps are the same for a Satellite
Receiver. Do not use the G-Link cable if you have a Satellite Receiver.

1

Connect your Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on your
Cable Box.

2

If your Cable Box has an ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack, connect
an RF coaxial cable to it and to the Recorder’s ANTENNA jack.

If your Cable Box has red, white, and yellow AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks, use the
supplied audio and video cables to connect those jacks to the Recorder’s IN EXT 2
VIDEO (CVBS) and AUDIO L/R jacks instead.

3

Connect an RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s TV jack and to the
ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on your TV. Your TV’s Antenna In jack may

be labelled RF In or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual for details.

4

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the power cords of the
Recorder, Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, and TV to a power outlet.

5

If you have a Cable Box, remove the Demo Pin from the Recorder’s G-
LINK jack. (This should have been in place when you bought the Recorder.)
Connect the supplied G-Link cable to the G-LINK jack now.You will

need this later to use the GUIDE Plus+

®

System.

6

Press STANDBY/ON yyto turn on the Recorder. Set the Recorder
to channel 3 or 4 (your Cable Box output channel) if you used an RF coaxi-

al cable at step 2. Or, set the Recorder to EXT 2 if you connected the Cable
Box to those jacks at step 2.

7

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel the first time
you turn it on. Turn on the TV and the Cable Box. Set the TV to chan-

nel 3 to receive the picture from the Recorder.

You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup
screen. Initial Setup appears the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to pages

18-20 to complete the Initial Setup.

OUT IN

Cable TV Signal

Cable Box

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

480p/480

i

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

R

Back of TV

(example only)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

To front of Cable Box

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

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• To watch TV, put the Recorder in
Monitor mode and on channel 3
or 4. (Press MONITOR on the
Recorder’s remote.) Change TV
channels at your Cable Box.

• The Recorder’s display may show
“IS TV ON? C04” instead. If so,
put the TV on channel 4.

• If you need to use TV channel 4
but “IS TV ON? C03” appears on
the display, press and hold the
Number 4 button on the
Recorder’s remote. After several
seconds, the display will change
to “IS TV ON? C04.” Set your TV
to channel 4.
Likewise, if the display shows “IS
TV ON? C04” and you need TV
channel 3, press and hold
Number 3. Use this procedure
while the Recorder is on and “IS
TV ON?...” shows on the display.

• You can use the connections
between the Recorder and a
TV/Stereo shown on pages 12­16 instead. You will choose a dif­ferent Video In channel at the TV.

Helpful Hints

12 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has Component Video In Jacks

Back of TV

(example only)

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

RIGHT AUDIO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Cr/R-Y

Y

Cb/B-Y

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO

(CVBS)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

480p/480

i

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

R

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

1

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the Recorder.

2

Connect the Recorder’s OUT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR
jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Use the sup-

plied three-strand component video cable, which has red, blue, and green
markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

3

Connect the Recorder’s OUT 1 AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks to the
left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Use the supplied two-strand audio

cable, which has red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack
colors.

4

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power
outlet.

5

Press STANDBY-ON yyon the front of the Recorder to turn it on.

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel the first time
you turn on the Recorder.

6

Turn on the TV. Set it to the Component Video In channel, not chan-

nel 3 or 4. (See your TV manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel
and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture or
Initial Setup screens.) Initial Setup will appear the first time you turn on the

Recorder. Go to pages 18-20 to complete Initial Setup.

•

If your TV has Progressive Scan
(Pro Scan), connect the
Recorder’s OUT 1 COMPO­NENT VIDEO Y P

B PR jacks to

the TV’s Progressive Scan In jacks
instead. Pro Scan doubles the
number of visible picture lines
per field, providing a jitter-free,
sharp, quiet picture. See your TV
manual for details. If you use Pro
Scan, set the Recorder’s Video
Output to Progressive Scan. See
page 58.

• On the TV, the Component Video
In jacks may be labeled YUV or
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y and may be green,
blue, and red.

• To watch TV with the Recorder
off, connect the RF coaxial cable
to the Recorder’s TV jack and to
the RF IN or ANTENNA IN jack
(75 ohm) on your TV. This lets
you watch channels at the TV
when the Recorder is off and will
improve TV reception. See page
10 for this hookup.

Helpful Hints

1

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the Recorder.

2

Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the OUT 2 S-VIDEO
(Y/C) jack of the Recorder and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack.

3

Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s OUT 2 AUDIO
L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

Audio cables have red and white markings. Match cable colors to jack colors.

4

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power
outlet.

5

Press STANDBY-ON yyon the front of the Recorder to turn it on.

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel the first time
you turn it on.

6

Turn on the TV. Set it to the S-Video In channel, not channel 3 or 4.

(See your TV manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change
channels down until you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup
screens.) Initial Setup will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to

pages 18-20 to complete Initial Setup.

Hookups (cont’d) 13

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has an S-Video In Jack

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

VIDEO

(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

480p/480

i

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

R

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

• On the TV, the S-Video In jack
may be labeled Y/C, S-Video, or
S-VHS (super video).

• To watch TV with the Recorder
off, connect the RF coaxial cable
to the Recorder’s TV jack and to
the RF IN or ANTENNA IN
jack (75 ohm) on your TV. This
lets you watch channels at the
TV when the Recorder is off
and will improve TV reception.
See page 10 for this hookup.

Helpful Hints

14 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV Only

TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

480p/480

i

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

R

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

1

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the Recorder.

2

Connect the Recorder’s yellow OUT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) jack to the
VIDEO IN jack on your TV. The supplied video cable has yellow markings.

3

Connect the supplied audio cables to the Recorder’s OUT 2 AUDIO
L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

Audio cables have red and white markings. Match cable colors to jack colors.

4

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the power cords of the
Recorder and the TV to a power outlet.

5

Press STANDBY-ON yyon the front of the Recorder to turn it on.

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel the first time
you turn on the Recorder.

6

Turn on the TV. Set the TV to its Audio/Video In channel. It may be

called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2
or External In, etc. Or, your TV remote may have a button or switch that
selects the Video In channel.

This is not channel 3 or 4. See your TV manual
for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until
you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup.

Initial Setup will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to pages 18-20
to complete Initial Setup.

• On the TV, the Video In jack is
usually yellow and might be
labeled video, CVBS, composite,
or baseband.

• To watch TV with the Recorder
off, connect the RF coaxial cable
to the Recorder’s TV jack and to
the RF IN or ANTENNA IN
jack (75 ohm) on your TV. This
lets you watch channels at the
TV when the Recorder is off
and will improve TV reception.
See page 10 for this hookup.

Helpful Hints

Hookups (cont’d) 15

Connecting to a TV

and a Stereo with red/white Audio In jacks)

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

480p/480

i

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

R

Back of TV

(example only)

S-AUDIO IN

Stereo

(example only)

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

1

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the Recorder.

2

Connect the Recorder’s yellow OUT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) jack to the
VIDEO IN jack on your TV. The supplied video cable has yellow markings.

3

Connect audio cables to the Recorder’s OUT 2 AUDIO L/R
(left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the Stereo.

Audio cables have red and white markings. Match cable colors to jack colors.

4

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the power cords of the
Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a power outlet.

5

Turn on the Stereo and select the correct Audio In channel or
sound source. Refer to the Stereo manual.

6

Press STANDBY-ON yyon the front of the Recorder to turn it on.

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on its display the first time you turn it on.

7

Turn on the TV and select its Audio/Video In channel. It may be called

AUX or AUXILIARY IN,AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN,EXT1 or EXT2 or
External In, etc. Or, your TV remote may have a button or switch that
selects the Video In channel.

This is not channel 3 or 4. See your TV manual
for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until
you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup.

Initial Setup will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to pages 18-20
to complete Initial Setup.

• Set Analog output. See page 59.

• You may use Component Video
or S-Video at step 2 instead for
higher picture quality. See pages
12-13.

• To watch TV with the Recorder
off, connect the RF coaxial cable
to the Recorder’s TV jack and to
the RF IN or ANTENNA IN
jack (75 ohm) on your TV. This
lets you watch channels at the
TV when the Recorder is off
and will improve TV reception.
See page 10 for this hookup.

Helpful Hints

16 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo

(Stereo has Dolby Digital

TM

, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System)

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

ANTENNA

TV

S-VIDEO

(Y/C)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

VIDEO
(CVBS)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

IN - EXT 2 IN - EXT 1

OUT 2 OUT 1

480p/480

i

COAX OUT

G-LINK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

MAINS

AUDIO

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Antenna

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Signal

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

1

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the Recorder.

2

Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks -
COAX (coaxial) OUT or OPTICAL OUT - to a DIGITAL AUDIO
IN jack on your Stereo. You only need one connection, depending on what

your Stereo has. Use an appropriate digital audio cable (not supplied).

3

Connect the Recorder’s yellow OUT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) jack to the
VIDEO IN jack on your TV. The supplied video cable has yellow markings.

4

Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS ~ (AC Power) jack
on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the power cords of the
Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a power outlet.

5

Turn on the Stereo and select its Digital Audio In channel or sound
source. Refer to the Stereo manual.

6

Press STANDBY-ON yyon the front of the Recorder to turn it on.

“IS TV ON? CH03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel the first time
you turn on the Recorder.

7

Turn on the TV and choose its Video In channel. It may be called AUX

or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External
In, etc. Or, your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects the
Video In channel.

This is not channel 3 or 4. See your TV manual for details.
Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the
DVD background picture or Initial Setup.

Initial Setup will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to pages 18-20
to complete Initial Setup.

• Set Digital output. See page 59.
Otherwise the Stereo may pro-

duce a strong, distorted sound
or no sound at all.

• Your Stereo must support
MPEG2, Dolby Digital

TM

or
Digital Theater System (DTS).
Check your Stereo manual.

• You may use Component Video
or S-Video at step 3 instead for
higher picture quality. See pages
12-13.

• A small, square, black cap pro­tects the OPTICAL OUT jack.
Remove the cap to use the
jack; replace it when the jack is
not in use.

• To watch TV with the Recorder
off, connect the RF coaxial cable
to the Recorder’s TV jack and to
the RF IN or ANTENNA IN
jack (75 ohm) on your TV. This
lets you watch channels at the
TV when the Recorder is off
and will improve TV reception.
See page 10 for this hookup.

Helpful Hints

Hookups (cont’d) 17

Connecting to Other Equipment

Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW

S-VIDEO

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• Use the DV IN CAM 2 jack to
connect the Recorder to a
Personal Computer that has a
Digital Video output.The PC
must have an IEEE 1394
Firewire connector. Limited PC
applications may be supported.
You also can use this jack to
connect the Recorder to Digital
Video or Hi-8 camcorders. If
you use the DV IN CAM 2 jack,
choose CAM 2 at the Recorder
in Monitor mode to see the
material playing on other equip­ment.

• Most prerecorded videotapes
and DVDs are copy protected. If
you try to copy them, the
Recorder display may show
“COPY PROTECT.”

• If the Recorder’s display shows
“NO SIGNAL,” adjust the track­ing or play the tape at the
VCR/Camcorder.

• Do not connect a Progressive
Scan video source (such as a
DVD Player) to the IN EXT 1
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. The
Recorder cannot receive
Progressive Scan video.

Helpful Hints

You can connect a Video Cassette Recorder
(VCR), Camcorder, or DVD Player to the
Recorder’s CAM or IN-EXT jacks.
A sample connection with a Camcorder is shown
here, using the CAM 1 AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks
on the front of the Recorder. These jacks are the
most easily accessible. Other equipment will con­nect similarly, but this is a common connection
possibility.

You will need this connection to copy
videotapes onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW.

There are more Component Video, S-Video,
Digital Video, and Audio In jacks on the front and
rear of the Recorder. If your other equipment
has these jacks, use them instead. Use the IN-EXT
jacks on the rear of the Recorder for permanent
connections.That will hide the cables from view.

1

Connect the DVD Recorder directly to your TV.

Choose a connection from pages 10-16.

2

To access the jacks on the front of the Recorder, flip down the
door that covers the jacks. Press where the door is marked OPEN :.

3

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack of your
Camcorder and to the yellow CAM 1 VIDEO IN jack on the front
of the DVD Recorder. Use an RCA-style video cable, which is usually

marked with yellow. (One video cable is supplied with the Recorder.)

4

Connect audio cables to the AUDIO OUT jacks of your
Camcorder and to the red and white CAM 1 AUDIO IN jacks on
the front of the DVD Recorder. Most audio cables are marked with

red and white. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. (One pair of audio
cables is supplied with the DVD Recorder.)

5

When all connections are complete, connect all the equipment to
power. Turn on all the equipment. Press STANDBY-ON y on the

front of the DVD Recorder to turn it on.

6

Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This will be channel 3

or 4 or a specific Video In channel, depending on your connection between
the Recorder and the TV. Refer to the connection details on pages 9-16.
Or, simply go to channel 5 on your TV, then change channels down until
you see the DVD Recorder’s logo. Initial Setup will appear the first time you

turn on the Recorder. See pages 18-20 to do Initial Setup first.

7

To watch or record the material playing on the other equipment, press
MONITOR to put the Recorder in Monitor mode. Press CH+8 or
CH-9 to select CAM1 at the Recorder. This is located after your

highest TV channel and before your lowest TV channel. Choose CAM1 if
you used the connection shown on this page (with the jacks on the front of
the Recorder). If you use the IN EXT 1 or IN EXT 2 jacks on the rear of
the Recorder instead, choose channel EXT 1 or EXT 2. Choose the chan­nel that matches the jacks to which you connected the other equipment.

Start playing the material by pressing PLAY on the other equip­ment. Press Record I on the front of the DVD Recorder to start
recording. See page 21.

18 Initial Setup

Initial Setup menus will appear on the TV the first time you turn on the
Recorder. These help you set up TV channels, the GUIDE Plus+

®

System, and

other features for the first time.

During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON?” will appear on the Recorder’s dis-
play panel. Turn on your TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 OR the cor­rect Video In channel.Your TV must be on the correct Video In
channel to see the Initial Setup menus. See pages 9-17 to find the Video

In channel for your hookup.Or, check your TV manual for details.
You cannot open the Disc tray while “IS TV ON?” appears.“INSTALL
RECORDER FIRST” will show on the display panel.

You cannot turn off the Recorder until you finish the Initial Setup.
The only way to quit the Initial Setup is to disconnect the power
cord. If you quit, the Initial Setup screens will appear again the next
time you turn on the Recorder.The screens will not go away until
you finish the Initial Setup.

1

Remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the rear of
the Recorder. Otherwise, a GUIDE Plus+®System demonstration

will run after you finish Initial Setup.

2

If you are using a Cable Box, connect the G-Link cable to
the Recorder’s G-LINK jack. See page 11. Place the G-Link
sensor in front of your Cable Box. Turn on the Cable Box and

set it to channel 2.

3

Press STANDBYyyto turn on the Recorder. PHILIPS will show

on the display panel. It will take the Recorder several seconds to
turn on.

4

The Menu Language screen will appear first. Press 8CH+ or
9CH- to choose English, Espanol, or Francais. Press OK.

The Recorder’s menus will be in the language you selected.

To change the Menu Language later, see page 60.

5

The Audio Language menu appears next. Press 8CH+ or 9CH-
to choose the language you prefer, then press OK.

To change the Audio Language later, see pages 48 and 60.

~

Initial Setup

Menu Language

English

K
L

Español
Français

Press OK to continue

~

Initial Setup

Audio Language
English

K
L

Español
Français
Português
Italiano
Press OK to continue

• The Recorder’s features will scroll
across the display panel when
you first connect the power cord.
This is a demonstration that can­not be cancelled.

• The Initial Setup screens will dis­appear after about 20 minutes
of inactivity.The Recorder will
turn off. The Initial Setup menus
will reappear when you turn on
the Recorder again.

• If the Initial Setup menus don’t
appear, your Recorder is set
already.To change items later, see
the pages for each feature.

• You can use channel 3 or 4 at
your TV. While “IS TV ON? C04”
is on the Recorder’s display, press
and hold the remote’s Number 3
button until the display shows “IS
TV ON? C03.” Set your TV to
channel 3.To change to channel
4, press and hold Number 4
instead during this process.

Helpful Hints

STANDBY

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MONITOR

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6

The Subtitle Language menu appears next. Press 8CH+ or 9CH-
to choose a language for subtitles, then press OK.

To change the Subtitle Language later, see pages 48 and 60.

7

The TV Shape menu appears next. Press 8CH+ or 9CH- to
choose the preferred TV Shape, then press OK.

To change the TV Shape later or for details on TV Shapes, see page 58.

8

“If you have connected the antenna - press OK” appears next. If
you have connected an Antenna or Cable TV signal to the
Recorder’s ANTENNA jack, press OK.

If you have not connected the Antenna or Cable TV signal, do so
now, then press OK.

9

“Searching for TV channels” will appear, along with a scale
showing channels are being memorized.The number of channels
found will show on the screen as the searching progresses.This will
take a few minutes, depending on the channels available in your area.
When the channel search finishes,“Auto ch. search complete” will
appear, along with the total number of channels found.

10

Press SYSTEM MENU.

You have completed the basic Initial Setup. Now you are
ready to set up the GUIDE Plus+

®

System. Continue with the

GUIDE Plus+®System setup as detailed on the next page.

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Initial Setup

Subtitle Language

English

K
L

Español
Français
Português
Italiano

Press OK to continue

Installation
Auto Ch. Programming

Auto ch. search complete

024 Channels found

To exit press
SYSTEM MENU

~

Initial Setup

TV Shape

4:3 letterbox

K
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4:3 panscan
16:9

Press OK to continue

STANDBY

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TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD

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Instructions continue on the next page.

• DVDs will play with the Audio
and Subtitles you selected only
if those languages are on the
Disc. Some DVDs require you to
choose these options in the
Disc menu. If so, the DVD
defaults may override your
choices in the Recorder’s
menus.

Helpful Hint

20 Initial Setup (cont’d)

GUIDE Plus+®System Setup

1

An introduction to the GUIDE Plus+®System will appear.

Read this, then press OK to continue through these introductory
menus.The remaining menus help you set up the GUIDE Plus+

®

System, which provides free TV programming information through
the Recorder. See pages 43-47.

2

First you will be asked about your country, zip code, Cable TV ser­vice, and Cable Box availability. Use 8CH+ and 9CH- to choose
an answer, then press OK. Use the Number buttons to enter the
zip code. Follow the instructions on the TV screen.

3

If you do not have Cable TV or a Cable Box, skip to step 8.
Otherwise, you will set up your Cable Box next.

When asked to enter your Cable Box output channel: If you used an
RF coaxial cable to connect the Cable Box to the Recorder, choose
channel 2, 3, or 4. (Choose the output channel of your Cable Box.
This may be indicated by a manual switch on your Cable Box.)

Or, if you used Audio and Video cables, choose EXT2, EXT 1,
CAM 1, or CAM 2. Choose the channel that matches the jacks on

the Recorder to which you connected the Cable Box.

4

Directions for connecting the G-Link cable will appear next. If you
have not connected the G-Link cable to the G-LINK jack on
the rear of the Recorder, do so now. Press OK when the cable

is connected and you are ready to continue. See pages 11 and 18.

5

A list of Cable Box brands will appear. Select your Cable Box
brand, then press OK. If your brand is not listed, select “Not

Listed.”

6

You will be advised to turn on the Cable Box and set it to
channel 2. After doing this, press OK to continue.

7

The Recorder will test codes that allow the G-Link cable to change
the Cable Box to channel 9.

A message will ask you to confirm whether the Cable Box
has changed to channel 9. If it does, select Yes. Press OK.

If the Cable Box does not change to channel 9, check all connec­tions. Select “Test this code again,” then press OK.
Or, choose No and press OK.The Recorder will try a different
code. Repeat this process until the Cable Box changes to channel 9.

8

“Confirming your settings” will appear. When the information is
correct, choose “Yes, end setup,” then press OK.

If the settings are incorrect, choose “No, repeat setup process,” then
press OK.You will go through the setup again. Change any incorrect
information.

9

Helpful information about the GUIDE Plus+®System will appear.

Press OK to continue.

A congratulations message will appear, prompting you to select

“Watch TV.” Press OK again.You are finished!
Within a few seconds, the DVD Recorder will turn itself off,
then on again. When the Recorder turns on again, the GUIDE

Plus+®System will show “no data.” This is normal, as the Recorder
has not had time to receive programming data.To use the Recorder
right away, press GUIDE/TV to remove the GUIDE Plus+®System.

10

Press STANDBY yyto turn off the Recorder later. The
GUIDE Plus+®System data will be available in about 24
hours. When the Recorder is off, channels will change on your

Cable Box.This is normal, as the unit is searching for GUIDE
Plus+®System information. For best results, turn off the Recorder
overnight so it can receive the GUIDE Plus+®System data.

Leave the Cable Box turned on.

• By default, the GUIDE
Plus+

®

System will appear
first every time you turn on
the Recorder. To cancel this
feature, turn off the Auto
Display under Review
Options in the GUIDE
Plus+®System. See page 44.

• The Recorder must be off in
order to receive GUIDE
Plus+®System data.

Helpful Hints

STANDBY

REC/OTR

TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD

MONITOR

•TV

DIM RETURN T/C

DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT

SUBTITLE

STOP TV VOLUME

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The Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R.
Make sure TV channels are set. Use an unprotected, unfinalized, recordable
DVD+RW or DVD+R.

1

Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the

disc tray. (Or, press and hold STOP C on the remote control for
about three seconds to open or close the Disc tray.)

2

Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R, with the label facing

up. Press OPEN/CLOSE A to close the disc tray.The Index
Picture Screen will appear. See page 31. If the Disc is empty and has
no recordings,“EMPTY DISC” will appear on the display panel.

3

Press 9CH- to select an empty Title box on a DVD+RW. To

avoid overwriting other recordings, choose the last Empty Title box.
On a DVD+R, the Recorder always records at the end of the Disc;
you do not need to select an Empty Title box.You can not overwrite
DVD+R recordings.

4

Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the Recorder.

5

Press 9CH-, 8CH+, or the Number buttons to select the

channel you wish to record.
To record material playing on equipment you connected to the
Recorder, select EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, or CAM2. Choose the EXT
(External) or CAM (Camera) channel that matches the jack to
which you connected the other equipment. For example, if you con­nected a camcorder to the S-VIDEO CAM1 jack on the front of the
Recorder, press 9CH- or 8CH+ to choose CAM1. CAM1 will
appear in the Tuner Information Box. See page 30.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set the Recorder to
channel 3 or 4. (Choose the output channel of your Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver.) Change TV channels at the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver.

6

Press REC/OTR I to record the channel. Red record lights will

encircle the disc tray and the Record I button on the front of the
Recorder. Recording will begin after a few seconds. (The Disc has to
prepare for recording.) To pause recording, press PAUSE k once on
the remote.The red light encircling the Record I button will flash.
To resume recording, press PAUSE k or REC/OTR I.

7

Press STOP C to stop recording.The Index Picture Screen will

reappear after a few seconds. On a brief recording on a new
DVD+RW, formatting the Disc will take a minute.

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• You can not record only Audio
(sound) to a DVD+RW/DVD+R.
You must record both audio and
video (sound and picture).

• To erase a recording, see “Erase
this title” details on page 35.

• You cannot duplicate copyright­ed DVDs, videotapes, or TV
broadcasts using this Recorder.
“COPY PROTECT” will appear
on the display panel.

Helpful Hints

STANDBY

REC/OTR

TIMER REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD

MONITOR

•TV

DIM RETURN T/C

DISC MANAGER FSS SELECT

SUBTITLE

STOP TV VOLUME

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● To play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow the steps

on page 40.You cannot record or edit a DVD+R after you finalize it.

● To edit your recordings, see pages 35 and 38-39. However, editing changes

may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.

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