Philips DVR5100 User Manual

HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

DVR5100
DVR7100

User Manual

English

AUSTRALIA - Philips Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only

These Warranty conditions are valid for the following consumer electronics products: Colour Televisions,
Projection TV, Plasma & LCD TV, DVD Players, DVD Recorders, DVD Recorders with HDD, Personal Video
Recorders, Audio Systems, Home Theatre systems, Digital Set Top Box, Digital Photo Display, MP3 players &
Portable Audio products.

The benefits given to the purchaser by this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies, which the
purchaser has in respect of the product under the Trade Practices Act or other Commonwealth or State Law.

Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to the purchaser

as follows and subject to the stated conditions.

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Colour Television, Plasma Television, LCD Television, Projection Television
DVDR/VCR Combo, DVD Recorder with Hard Drive, Personal Video Recorder,
LCD Projector, Wireless Audio System, Audio System, Home Theatre System &
Digital Photo Display (Photo Frame) & Digital Set-Top-Box.

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Portable Audio, MP3 players, DVD Players, DVD/VCR Combo Players,
DVD Recorders without HDD & Portable DVD/LCD players.

UConditions of Repair Warranty

1. All claims for warranty service should be made to your nearest Philips Authorised
Service Centre or the Philips Technology Care Centre. Reasonable evidence of
date of purchase must be provided.

2. This warranty extends only to defects in material or workmanship occurring under
normal use of the product when operated in accordance with the instructions.

3. If a replacement product is supplied under the repair policy, it is warranted for the
remainder of the warranty period of the original purchased product only.

4. Home service is provided only within the normal service area of one of our
recommended Authorised Service Centres (ASC). It will be provided for television
receivers only with a screen size of 67cms or above (product includes CRT,

LCD TV, PTV, and Plasma TV). Televisions with screen sizes less than 67 cms
and all other product types are to be taken or sent by the consumer to the
workshop of your nearest Authorised Service Centre, at the Consumer’s
expense.

5. This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months for the above listed Consumer
Electronics Products if used in commercial applications.

6. Philips may, at its discretion choose to replace rather than repair any product
covered by this warranty.

7. Product accessories are covered by the same warranty period. Please contact the
Philips Technology Care Centre for free replacement of faulty accessories.

8. This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable nor valid in countries other

than Australia.

UThis warranty does not

cover:

a) Mileage or travel outside the

normal service area covered by
selected Authorised Service
Centre.

b) Service costs arising from failure

to correctly adjust the controls of
the product or to observe the
instructions, or inspections that
reveal that the product is in
normal working order.

c) Product failures caused by

misuse, neglect, accidental
breakage, transit damage,
inexpert repairs or modification
by un-authorised persons,
external fires, lightning strikes,
floods, vermin infestation or
liquid spillage.

d) Cleaning of video or audio

heads.

e) Inadequate receiving antennae.

f) Replacement of worn or used

batteries or other consumables.

g) Consumer products used in

commercial applications (This
warranty is limited to 3 months
only)

h) Second hand products.

The conditions contained in this warranty card replace and override the provision of the Philips World-Wide Guarantee for

Version 9: 1 February 2007 Warranty valid for all new products purchased after 1

products purchased in Australia and used in Australia.

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January 2007

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Philips Consumer Electronics a division of Philips Electronics Australia Limited ABN 24 008 445 743,

Service is provided through more than 100 accredited Authorised Service Centres throughout Australia.

For direct contact with the nearest recommended Authorised Service Centre in capital & regional cities/towns

Level 1, 65 Epping Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113.

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Customer support is provided in Australia by our trained call centre staff

For assistance with product features and specifications, please call

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Please record the following information for your records and keep in a safe place.

We recommend retaining your purchase receipt to assist with any warranty claim

Model number : ………………………………………………………..

Serial number : ………………………………………………………..

Date of purchase : ………………………………………………………..

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Version 9: 1 February 2007 Warranty valid for all new products purchased after 1

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‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

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

Trade mark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-De nition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing
LLC.

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Table of contents

English

General

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

Setup precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................8

About recycling ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Product Overview

Main Unit ........................................................................................................................... 9

Remote Control .........................................................................................................10-11

Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................12

Connections

Basic Connections .....................................................................................................13-16

Step 1 : Connecting the antenna cables .......................................................................................................13

Step 2 : Connecting the video cable .............................................................................................................14

Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS) socket ..........................................................................................14

Option 2: Using the S-Video socket ......................................................................................................14

Option 3: Using the COMPONENT Y PB PR sockets .......................................................................14

Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI compatible TV .............................................................................15

Step 3 : Connecting the audio cables ............................................................................................................15

Option 1: Using the analogue audio sockets ...................................................................................... 15

Option 2: Using the digital audio socket (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) ...........................................16

Step 4 : Connecting the mains lead ...............................................................................................................16

Basic Setup

Getting Started .........................................................................................................17-19

Guide to Displays ...............................................................................................................................................17

Main menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Sub-menu....................................................................................................................................................... 17

Initial Setup .........................................................................................................................................................18

Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................................................18

Operations

Watching TV ............................................................................................................. 20-24

Selecting a channel from the Channel List ................................................................................................. 20

Selecting a channel from the Favourite List ............................................................................................... 20

Making your own Favourite List ............................................................................................................. 20

View your Favourite List .......................................................................................................................... 20

Additional Viewing Methods ...........................................................................................................................21

Checking programme information .........................................................................................................21

Watching digital text programme (TELETEXT) ................................................................................21

Pausing a TV broadcast (Pause Live TV) ..............................................................................................21

About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) ....................................................................... 22

Watching another programme in the sub-picture (Picture -in-Picture) ..................................... 22

Guide (Electronic Programme Guide) Overview ......................................................................................23

Watching a programme from the Guide ..............................................................................................23

Recording from the Guide ........................................................................................................................24

Record ing ................................................................................................................... 2 5-27

Recording the Programme You are Watching .......................................................................................... 25

Extending the current recording (Quick Timer) ............................................................................... 25

Setting the Timer ...............................................................................................................................................26

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (Timer List) ................................................................26

About simultaneous two-channel recording and priorities ............................................................27

Recording Time ...................................................................................................................................................27

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Table of contents

Playback ..................................................................................................................... 28-30

Playing a Recorded Programme (HDD) ..................................................................................................... 28

To check playback information ...............................................................................................................29

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) ........... 30

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)................... 30

Labelling a Title (Entering Characters) .......................................................................................................31

Protecting a Title ...............................................................................................................................................31

Freeing up space on the HDD ........................................................................................................................31

Erasing a title ................................................................................................................................................31

Erasing all titles (Format Hard Disk) ....................................................................................................32

Setup Options

Setting and Adjustment .......................................................................................... 33-38

Accessing the setup menu ................................................................................................................................33

Operation Setting (Installation) .................................................................................................................... 34

Digital TV settings (Channel) .................................................................................................................34-35

Video/Audio Setting (Video/Audio)........................................................................................................ 36-37

HDD Setting ........................................................................................................................................................37

System Setting (General) .......................................................................................................................... 37-38

Others

Troublesho oting ........................................................................................................ 39- 40

Glossary............................................................................................................................ 41

Index ................................................................................................................................. 42

Speci cations ..................................................................................................................43

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General Information

English

WARNING!
This unit does not contain any user­serviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to quali ed
personnel.

Setup precautions

Finding a suitable location

– Place this unit on a  at, hard and
stable surface. Never place the unit on a
carpet.
– Never place this unit on top of other
equipment that might heat it up (e.g.,
receiver or ampli er).
– Never put anything under this unit
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet
where the AC power plug can be easily
reached.
– For MAINS powered apparatus and
for apparatus producing internal voltages
greater than 35 V (peak) a.c. or d.c.,
having no protection against splashing
water, the apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no objects
 lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
– With regard to devices for
disconnection from the MAINS, where
the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler
is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
– The appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.

Avoid high temperature, moisture,
water and dust

– This unit must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Never place any object or items that
can damage this unit (e.g., liquid  lled
objects, lighted candles).

Accessories supplied

– 1 audio/video cable
– 1 component video cable
– 1 remote control with batteries
– 1 RF antenna cable
– 1 antenna interconnected cable
– 1 power cable
– Quick Start Guide

About recycling

These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper. The
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.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding disposal of packaging materials,
exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Space for ventilation

– Place this unit in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
this unit and 5 cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.

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Main Unit

English

a STANDBY-ON

– Turns the recorder on or to standby

mode.

b Display panel

– Shows information about the current

status of the recorder.

c PLAY/PAUSE u

– Starts playback of the selected title.
– Pauses the playback or recording.

d RECORD

– Starts recording the current TV

programme.

e MENU

– Enters or exits the recorder’s system

menu.

f bB:

– Cursor keys for moving to the left/right

in the menu.

– skips to the previous/next 10 seconds

during playback; moves the sub-picture
position in PIP mode.

vV:
– Cursor keys for moving up/down in the

menu.

– selects previous/next TV channel for the

sub-picture in PIP mode.

g OK

– Con rms an entry or selection in the

menu.

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Remote Control

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e bB:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

– Cursor keys for moving to the left/right

in the menu; skips to the previous/next
10 seconds during playback; moves the
sub-picture position in PIP mode.

vV:
– Cursor keys for moving up/down in the

menu; selects previous/next TV channel
for the sub-picture in PIP mode.

f OK

– Con rms an entry or selection in the

menu.

g DISPLAY

– Displays the playback/recording time bar

on  rst press and {1-Plate} on second
press.

– While in Live TV mode, displays the

{I-Plate}.

h PAUSE LIVE TV u

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– While in HDD List, starts playback of

currently active title from resume point.

– Pause live TV and resume playback.

i STOP x

– Stops playback or recording.

a 2

– Turns the recorder on or to standby

mode.

b PIP SWAP

– Swaps between the main and sub-pictures

in PIP mode.

c TEXT

– Enters or exits Teletext mode.

d TIMER

– Enters or exits the timer recording menu.

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j P +-

– While in tuner mode, selects the next/

previous TV channel.

k AUDIO

– Toggles through available audio tracks.

l FAVORITE

– Enters or exits favourite channel list.

m CH LIST

– Enters or exits channel list.

n PIP

– Enters or exits PIP mode.

Remote Control (continued)

o HDD

– Enters the recorded HDD List.

p Colour coded buttons

– These buttons are used to select the

coloured options available in some menu
displays on the TV screen.

q MENU

– Enters or exits the recorder’s system

menu.

r BACK 

– Returns to the previous menu without

saving and exits the menu eventually.

– During installation wizard, returns to the

previous item or exits any menu.

s REW m, FFW M

– Fast reverse/forward search.
– During paused playback, slow reverse/

forward search.

t PREV , NEXT

– Jumps to previous/next chapter marker.

u REC z

– Starts recording the current TV

programme.

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23

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25

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v TV VOL +-

– Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips

TV with RC5 code only).

w MUTE

– Mutes or restores the volume (for Philips

TV with RC5 code only).

x Alphanumeric keypad

– Enters numbers in appropriate entry

 elds.

– Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner

channel.

y SUBTITLE

– Enters or exits subtitles.

z GUIDE

– Enters or exits EPG (Electronic Program

Guide).

INFO

– Enters or exits ‘Information’ window (not

available in Time-shift recording and
playback mode).

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Remote Control (continued)

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Using the remote control

A Open the battery compartment.

B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,

following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.

C Close the cover.

D Point the remote control directly at the

remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

E Then select the desired function (for

example , ).

Using the alphanumeric keypad to
enter the characters

– Press a number button repeatedly until

the required character or the number
appears.

– To enter a space, press button {0}.

CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
– Never mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, they should be disposed
of properly.

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DIGITAL ANTENNA

4

RF IN RF IN

LOOP

TH

ROUGH

RF OUTTO TV

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

Y

b

P

Pr

CVBS

L

1 2

R

AUDIO OUTPUTVIDEO OUTPUT

PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL

L

ANALOG

R

HDMI

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Set up for integrated Digital TV only

Step 1: Connecting the

antenna cables

These connections enable you to watch
and record TV programmes using this
recorder.

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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

RS-232

Basic Connections

English

A Unplug the antenna cable that is currently

connected to your TV.

B Plug in the antenna cable into the

DIGITAL ANTENNA INPUT socket
on the recorder.

C Use the supplied RF antenna cable to

connect the TO TV ANTENNA
socket on this recorder to the Antenna
In socket on the TV.

Helpful Hints :
Use the best quality AV connectors (CVBS/
S-Video/Component Video/HDMI), not the
RF connections from this recorder to the
television, to achieve the best video quality.

D Use the supplied antenna interconnected

cable to loop through between RF IN
and RF OUT.

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Basic Connections (continued)

English

DIGITAL ANTENNA

RF IN RF IN

LOOP THROUGH

Y

COMPONENT

b

P

S-VIDEO

RF OUTTO TV

Pr

CVBS

L

1 2

R

AUDIO OUTPUTVIDEO OUTPUT

PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL

L

ANALOG

R

HDMI

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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

RS-232

Option 2

Option 3

Step 2: Connecting the video

cable

This connection enables you to view the
playback from this recorder. You only
need to choose one of the options below
to make your video connection.

– For a standard TV, follow option 1, 2

or 3.

– For a HDMI TV, follow option 4.

Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS)
socket

Option 1

Option 3: Using the COMPONENT

B PR

Y P

sockets

Use the component video cables (red/

blue/green) to connect the VIDEO

OUTPUT-COMPONENT - Y P

B PR

sockets on the recorder to the
corresponding component video input
sockets (or labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or
YUV) on the TV.

– Audio connection is required in order

to hear the sound, see page 15.

Use a composite video cable (yellow) to

connect the VIDEO OUTPUT -
CVBS socket on the recorder to the
video input socket (or labelled as A/V In,
Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the
TV.

– Audio connection is required in order

to hear the sound, see page 15.

Option 2: Using the S-Video socket

Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

connect the S-VIDEO socket on the
recorder to the S-Video input socket (or
labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.

– Audio connection is required in order

to hear the sound, see page 15.

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DIGITAL ANTENNA

RF IN RF IN

LOOP THROUGH

Basic Connections (continued)

Option 4 Option 1

AUDIO OUTPUTVIDEO OUTPUT

CVBS

L

1 2

R

PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL

L

ANALOG

R

HDMI

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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

RS-232

Y

COMPONENT

P

b

S-VIDEO

RF OUTTO TV

Pr

DIGITAL ANTENNA

RF IN RF IN

LOOP

THROUGH

AUDIO OUTPUTVIDEO OUTPUT

CVBS

L

1 2

R

PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL

L

ANALOG

R

HDMI

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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

RS-232

English

Y

COMPONENT

P

b

S-VIDEO

RF OUTTO TV

Pr

Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI
compatible TV

HDMI (High De nition Multimedia
Interface) is a digital interface that allows
pure digital video transmission without
the loss of image quality.

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to

connect the HDMI socket on this
recorder to the HDMI IN socket on a
HDMI compatible device (e.g. HDMI TV,
HDCP compliant DVI TV).

Helpful Hints:
– Digital devices from different
manufacturers may have different output
standards which may result in unreliable
signal transfers.
– The HDMI connector is only compatible
with HDMI compliant devices and DVI-TV.

Step 3: Connecting the

audio cables

This connection enables you to listen to
the playback from this recorder.
However, this connection is not required
if this recorder is connected to the TV
using the HDMI connectors.

Option 1: Using the analogue audio
sockets

You can connect the recorder to a two

channel stereo system (mini system, TV)
or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo
sound system.

Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect the AUDIO OUTPUT - L/R 1
or 2 sockets to the audio input sockets
of the connected device.

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Basic Connections (continued)

D

English

IO OUTPUT

M / DOLBY DIGITAL

Manufactured under license from
Dobly Laboratories. “Dolby” and

COAXIAL

the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

NALOG

RS-232

OPTICAL

HDMI

OR

AV ampli er/receiver

Option 2: Using the digital audio
socket (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

You can connect the recorder to an AV

ampli er/receiver in order to enjoy
multichannel surround sound.

Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect the COAXIAL socket to the
digital coaxial input socket (or labelled as
COAXIAL IN or DIGITAL IN) of the
connected device.
– an A/V receiver or ampli er with a
digital multi-channel sound decoder.
– a receiver with two-channel digital
stereo (PCM).

Option 2

to AC IN

1

to mains

2

Step 4: Connecting the

mains lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the
AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then
plug the recorder into the mains. After
you connect the mains lead, you must

wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can

operate the recorder once the front
panel display lights up and the recorder
enters standby mode.

OR

Use an optical  bre-optic cable (not

supplied) to connect the OPTICAL
socket to the optical input socket of the
connected device.

– Make sure that both plugs are fully

inserted (until a click is heard).

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Getting Started

Guide to Displays

The { Main Menu } provides entries to
all of the recorder’s main functions.

Main Menu

A Press MENU on the remote control.

> { Main Menu } appears.

B Press cursor v V keys to select an

option and press OK to enter.

{ Setup }
Displays { Setup } for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.

English

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select
an item from a list menu (e.g., { HDD
List }), and press OK. The sub-menu
displays options applicable only to the
selected item. (The displayed options
differ depending on the situation.)
Select an option by pressing cursor v V
keys and press OK.

{ HDD List }
Displays the list of the recorded titles,
including the recording information,
which allows you to select a title to play.

{ Guide }
Displays { Electronic Program Guide },
which allows you to watch or record a
programme.

{ Timer List }
Displays { Timer Recording }, which
allows you to set the timer manually.

{ Quick Setup }
Displays { Quick Setup }, which allows
you to make initial settings in the
following order:
Setting time zone
mode  City  Scan channel

 Channel search

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Getting Started (continued)

English

Initial Setup

The basic installation menu will appear
the very  rst time you turn on the
recorder. Make the basic adjustment to
start using the recorder.

Quick Setup

{ Quick Setup } allows you to set the
time zone and preset the channels
automatically.

A Press 1 to turn on the recorder.

B Turn on the TV and switch the input

selector so that the signal from the
recorder appears on the TV screen.

 { Quick Setup } menu appears.
 If { Quick Setup } does not appear,

press MENU, then select { Quick
Setup } and press OK to enter the

setup screen.

C Select { YES }, and press OK.

 The setup display for selecting the

time zone appears.

D Select the time zone for your area, and

press OK.

 The setup display for tuner setting

appears.

Quick Setup

Select channel search mode.

Quick Channel Search

Auto Channel Search

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Follow the guide to make initial

Back Select OK

ENTEREXIT

Getting Started (continued)

E Select the tuning method, and press OK.

If you select { Quick Channel Search },
select your city and press OK.

 The recorder automatically starts

searching for all of the receivable
channels and presets them.

Other option:

{ Auto Channel Search }
Presets all receivable channels. For
details, see page 34.

F Press OK when { Finish } appears.

 { Quick Setup } is completed.

To return to the previous step
Press BACK.

To select the picture size according
to your TV

Set { TV Shape } in { Video/Audio }
menu (page 36).

To select the type of video signals
output from the HDMI OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
sockets
Set { Video Format } in { Video/
Audio } menu (page 36).

To select the audio output method
from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
socket

Set {

Digital Audio Output } in { Video/

Audio } menu (page 37).

Helpful Hint:

− If you want to run { Quick Setup } again,
press MENU, then select { Quick Setup }
and press OK.

Note about the clock setting:

This recorder automatically adjusts its
clock according to the time signals from
the broadcaster in the area selected in
step 4 above, or { Time Zone } in the
{ Installation } menu. You do not need
to, (and cannot manually) adjust the clock
for Day Light Savings Time, and these are
the ONLY settings that affect the clock.
Since the clock entirely depends on the
broadcaster sending the correct time
signals, if { Time Zone } in
{ Installation } menu Setup is correct
and yet the clock is wrong, it is not a
malfunction.

English

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Watching TV

English

Selecting a channel from the
Channel List

The Channel List display allows you to
select a channel from a scrollable list of
all available TV channels.

A Press CH LIST.

 The scrollable channel list appears.

No. Channel Name

0020

0021

0022

0200

0201

0007

0070

Select

Program List

ABC HDTV

ABC2

ABC TV

ABC DIG Radio

ABC DIG Jazz

7 Digital

7 HD Digital

B Press cursor v V keys to select the

channel you want to watch and press OK.

Selecting a channel from the
Favourite List

ENTER

E Enter your four-digit password using the

alphanumeric keypad.

 If you have not yet set a password,

enter ‘0000’ (default). To set or change
the password, see page 35.
A list of all receivable channels appears.

F Select the channel you want to add to

your Favourite List, and press the
Yellow button.

 { y } appears next to the selected

channel.
To cancel the selection, select the

G

channel and press the Yellow button.

 { y } disappears.

View your Favourite List

OK

A Press FAVORITE.

 { Favourite List } appears.

You can list your favourite TV channel,
and select the channel from the list
display.

Making your own Favourite List

You can create one Favourite List.

A Press MENU.

 { Main Menu } appears.

B Select { Setup }, and press OK.

 { Setup } appears.

C Select { Channel } and press OK.

D Select { Channel Edit } and press OK.

 The display for entering the password

appears.

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B Press cursor v V keys to select the

channel you want to watch, and press
OK.

 To select a channel not on the

{ Favourite List }, press FAVORITE
to turn off the list, and press CH LIST
to select the channel from { Channel
List }.

 After step 2, the P +/– buttons select

only the channels on { Favourite List }.
To return the button’s status, press CH
LIST to display { Channel List }, then
select a channel and press OK.

Watching TV (continued)

Additional Viewing Methods

Checking programme information

Press INFO while watching TV.
The programme information of currently
playing and next will display.

0009 FRESH COOKING WITH THE AUSTRALIAN WOME

NINE DIGITAL

576i Dolby Digital MPEG En

FRESH COOKING WITH AUSTRALIAN WOMENS
WEEKLY
Auckland chef Gooft Jane and Australian women’s
weekly food director Sydney Mike present fresh

Next

Press INFO or BACK to turn off the
display.

Watching digital text programme
(TELETEXT)

This recorder can access to a dedicated
text channels which are transmitted by
the broadcasters.

Note:

The appearance, content, and navigation
methods of all digital text services are
decided by the broadcaster.

09:30 10:00

Pausing a TV broadcast (Pause Live
TV)

You can pause a live TV programme and
resume playback at the scene it was
interrupted at a later time.

A While watching a TV programme by using

this recorder, press PAUSE LIVE TV
u.
You can pause the picture for up to
available HDD capacity.

B Press PAUSE LIVE TV u again to

resume watching the paused programme.

C Press STOP x during Pause Live TV.

 A con rmation message appears to

save time shift.

Notes:

– Paused titles are not saved to the
HDD, once Pause Live TV is cancelled.
– This function may be cancelled when:

– any buttons other than PAUSE

LIVE TV u,
pressed.

– the recorder is turned off.
– It may take a few seconds to resume
playback of the paused programme.
– Even if you fast forward the paused
programme, there will always be a time
difference of about ten seconds or more
between the paused programme and the
current TV broadcast.

/ , or m/M is

English

A Press TEXT.

 The digital teletext display appears.

B Follow the on-screen instructions to

obtain your required selection.

 On some pages the TV programme

may also be displayed on the text screen.
On-screen instructions will guide you
how to change the displayed programme.

C Press TEXT again to turn off the text

page display.

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Watching TV (continued)

English

About temporary HDD storage
(Time Shift Buffer)

As soon as you switch on this recorder,

the currently selected TV program will
be storaged in a temporary hard disk
storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer)

In tuner mode, by pressing the

DISPLAY key Time Shift video bar will
appear on the screen, it indicates the
status and timing of the TV programs
stored in the temporary HDD storage.
You can choose to options or remove
the video bar by pressing again the
DISPLAY key on the remote control.

a b

The Time Shift video bar consists of the
following information :

a Icon which shows the status of the

time shift buffer.

– playback of content stored in the

time shift buffer.

– marks the beginning of content

recording.

– the current screen has been

paused from playback. (this will not
pause recording.)

b The elapsed time of the time shift

buffer.

A Press PAUSE LIVE TV u again to

resume watching the paused programme.

 Playback will start from point of

pausing.

B Press STOP x during Pause Live TV.

 Con rmation screen appears.
 You can save the temporary HDD

storage permanently in the hard disk.

WARNING!

The Pause Live TV will pause, when there

is not enough hard disk space.

Watching another programme in
the sub-picture (Picture-in-Picture)

You can view a current TV broadcast in
the sub-picture while watching another
TV programme.

A Press PIP during recording or while

watching TV.

 A sub-picture appears in the corner

with another TV programme being
broadcast.

During Picture-in-Picture mode;
– Press cursor v V keys to change TV

channel of sub-picture.

– Press PIP SWAP to switch the main

and sub-pictures.

– Press cursor b B keys to move the

sub-picture position.

B Press PIP again to turn off the sub-

picture.

Helpful Hint:

− You can record a TV programme in the
sub-picture. Press PIP SWAP to switch the
main and sub-pictures, and press REC z.

− You can also view a TV programme while
playing back a recorded title (page 29).

Notes:

− You can only change channel in the
sub-picture. For other operations, the
picture has to be switched to the main
picture.

− Only main picture audio is output.

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Watching TV (continued)

Guide (Electronic
Programme Guide) Overview

The Guide provides a quick and easy way
to:

– view a complete list of all available

channels.

– view a channel list related to a chosen

category.

– select a programme to be recorded.

Note:
Digital Services availability depends on
the broadcaster. As of 2007, only now
and next programme information is
available. If { No Event Information }
is displayed, it is not a malfunction of the
recorder. Digital services are not
instantly available when the recorder is
 rst turned on.

Watching a programme from the
Guide

A Press GUIDE.

 The { Electronic Program Guide }

display shows a seven channel programme
list covering a two hour period.

B Press Green button.

 Help menu appears.
 To guide you, the functions of colour

buttons in the Guide display.

To turn off Help menu, press BACK.

Electronic Program Guide

13.12 Tue 10:30

ABC

Seven

Nine

Ten

SBS

ABC

TV Sydney

Help

Record

OK

BACK

TV Sydney

: Program Info
: EXIT

2005 13.12 Tu e

ABC-HDTV

HELP

ABC TV ABC 2

+24 Hour

11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

-24 Hour

10:33

C Press Blue button to view +24hr

recording programme.

English

D Press Yellow button, to view - 24hr

recording programme.

E Press cursor v V keys to select a

programme and press OK.

 The information of the selected

programme appears.

To turn off { Electronic Program
Guide } display

– Press GUIDE or BACK.

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Watching TV (continued)

English

Recording from the Guide

The Guide feature simpli es recording or
setting of the timer. Simply select the
programme you want to record in the
{ Electronic Program Guide } display.

Helpful Hint:

− Timer recordings will be made regardless
whether or not the recorder is turned on. You
can turn off the recorder without affecting
the recording even after recording starts.

− You can record or set the timer for two TV
programmes at the same time. Note that a
third timer setting overlapping two other
settings cannot be made.

− To record or set the timer for a
programme that does not appear in
{ Electronic Program Guide }, see
“Recording” for details (page 25).
– Check that recorder has enough available
disk space for the recording (page 36).
– If any digital teletext is operated while
recording, its contents will be recorded on the
HDD including closed captioning (Supertext).
– To display subtitles press SUBTITLE,
this selects p801 as used for closed
captioning.

A Press GUIDE to display { Electronic

Program Guide }.

Electronic Program Guide

13.12 Tue 10:30

ABC

Seven

Nine

Ten

Help

SBS

Record

OK

BACK

ABC

TV Sydney

: Program Info
: EXIT

TV Sydney

2005 13.12 Tu e

ABC-HDTV

HELP

ABC TV ABC 2

+24 Hour

11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

-24 Hour

10:33

B Select a current TV broadcast or a future

programme you want to record, and
press the RED button.

– When you select a programme

currently broadcast, recording starts.
{ â } appears on { Electronic
Program Guide }, indicating the
programme is being recorded. The
recording continues until the programme
 nishes.

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Recording

Recording the Programme
You are Watching

A Press P +/– to select the channel you

want to record.
For details about selecting channels, see
page 20.

B Press REC z.

 Recording starts and will stop

automatically at the end of the
programme.

To stop recording

Select the programme being recorded

and press STOP x.

To watch another TV channel while
recording

Press P +/– to select the channel you

want to watch.

Helpful Hint:

− You can also record the current TV
broadcast using the { Electronic Program
Guide } display (page 23).

− While recording two programmes, two
REC indicators are lit on the recorder.

Notes:

– After pressing REC z, it may take a
short moment to start recording.
– If there is a power failure, the
programme you are recording may be
erased.
– While recording two programmes, you
can select only the channels in the same
transport stream of the recording
channels.

To check recording information

Press DISPLAY during recording.

Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:

{ Recording Time Bar }

 { Display off }.

The display differs depending on the
recording status.

Extending the current recording
(Quick Timer)

You can extend the current recording in
30 minute increments.

Press REC z repeatedly to set the
duration.

Each press advances the time in 30­minute increments. The maximum
duration is 6 hours.

End of programme

The time counter decreases minute by
minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops
recording (power does not turn off).
Even if you turn off the recorder during
recording, the recorder continues to
record until the time counter runs out.

Helpful Hint:
You can set the Quick Timer for two
programmes at the same time. After setting
the Quick Timer for one programme, select
another channel to record and press REC z
repeatedly to set the duration in the same
way.

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

 { 1-Plate }

English

Note:

If the programme has no Guide
information, the recorder automatically
stops recording after six hours rather
than until the end of the programme.

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Recording (continued)

English

Setting the Timer

You can set the date, time, and channel
name of up to 40 programmes one
month in advance.

Helpful Hints:

− Timer recording still can be made
regardless the recorder is turned ON or
OFF.

− You can set the timer only for two TV
programmes overlapping the same time
period.

Notes:

– Before recording, make sure the
recorder had enough available disk space.
– If any digital teletext is operated while
recording, its contents will be recorded
on the HDD including closed captioning
(Supertext).

A Press TIMER

 { Timer Recording } appears.

a

The Timer Recording screen consists of
the following information :

a Channel selection mode.
b Repeat mode.
c Date.
d Start Time.
e Stop Time.

B Press cursor v V keys to select the

channel mode and press OK.

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b c e

C Press cursor v V keys to select the

Repeat mode and press OK.

 The Repeat mode changes as follows:

Example: Today is 30.10 (Monday)

{Once}, {Sun}, {Mon}, {Tue}, {Wed},

{Thu}, {Fri}, {Sat}, {Mon-Fri},
{Weekend}, {Daily},

D Press cursor v V keys to set the date.
E Press number keys to set the start time

and stop time.

 You can also use the cursor v V keys

to set the start and stop time.

F Press OK to con rm the setting.

 The Timer List appears. The TIMER

REC indicator lights up on the front

panel.

To stop recording during timer
recording

Select the recording TV channel and press

STOP x.

Checking /changing /canceling
timer settings (Timer List)

d

You can check, change, or cancel timer
settings using the Timer List.

A Press MENU on the remote control.

 { Main Menu } appears.

B Select { Timer List }, and press OK.

 { Timer Recording List } appears.

Timer information displays the recording
date, time, etc.

C Press cursor v V keys to scroll the list.

D Select the timer setting you want to

change or cancel, and press OK.

E Select one of the options, and press OK.

 { Edit } Changes the timer setting.

Select an item using cursor b B keys and
change the setting using cursor v V keys.

 { Delete } Erases the timer setting.
 { Stop Timer Setting } To cancel

the timer setting.

Recording (continued)

¥

F Press OK to con rm the selection.

G Press Yellow button.

 { Timer Recording } appears.
 You can set the new timer setting

while in the Timer Recording List screen.

 Press Green button to display the

help menu.

To change or cancel the other settings,
repeat steps 2 and 3.

When the end time of one
recording and the start time of
another are the same

While recording two programmes (A, B),
the recording (C) may be delayed after
 nishing the previous recording (B).

7:00 9:00 10:00

A

B

C

To turn off the Timer List
Press TIMER or BACK.

Helpful Hint:
While recording, you cannot modify the timer
setting for the current recording.

About simultaneous two-channel
recording and priorities

– You cannot use the live TV pause
function while recording two channels.

– You cannot perform Timer Recording

while doing two recording.

The function will start as soon as possible

when recording stops.

– You cannot tuning, other than
recorded channels, when two tuners are
occupied in recording.

When three recordings overlap

The recording that starts earlier has
priority.

When the start time is the same, manual

recording has priority over a timer
recording.

Recording Time

Recording time differs depending on
whether the recorded programme is HD
(High De nition) or SD (Standard
De nition) signal. Note that the
recording times in the following table are
approximate and that actual times may
differ.
Note also that the maximum continuous
recording time for a single title is six
hours. Contents beyond this time will not
be recorded.

English

Recording time (hours)

DVR7100 DVR5100

HD only
(15 Mbps)

SD only
(8 Mbps)

The above recording time is approximate,
and may be different depending on the
amount of data of the programme.

36 hours

(Approx.)

69 hours

(Approx.)

23 hours

(Approx.)

44 hours

(Approx.)

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Playback

English

Playing a Recorded
Programme (HDD)

You can play back the recorded
programme by selecting the title from the
HDD List.

PIP

HDD

A Press HDD on the remote control.

 { HDD List } appears.

Helpful Hint:
You can press the cursor b B keys to page
up/down HDD List.

PIP
SWAP

C#W7,
OK

DISPLAY

01/02

B Press the cursor v V keys to select title

and press OK.

 { Sub menu } appears.

C Select one of the options, and press OK.

{ Close }

Turn off the menu.

{ Play }

Plays the selected title.

If you select after you stop playback,

playback starts from the point where you
stopped (Resume Play).

{ Play Beginning }

Plays from the beginning of the title.

{ Repeat Play }

Plays the selected title repeatedly.

{ Protect }

To protects a title.

{ Delete }

To delete the title from HDD List.

During playback, you can use the
following buttons to perform
additional playback features

/ − Goes to the beginning of the

previous/next chapter point.
Chapter points are marked in
about  ve minute intervals.

m/ M − Fast reverse/fast forward the

disk when pressed during
playback. Search speed
changes as follows:

Fast Fast
reverse forward

N 15U1.

N 2 55 UU2.

N 3 555 UUU3.

− Plays in slow motion when
pressed in pause mode.

PAUSE LIVE TV u (pause)

− Pauses playback. Press again to resume.
STOP x − Stops playback.

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Playback (conti nue d)

To change the title order (Sort)
Press the Blue button and use cursor

v V keys to select an item and press OK.

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the

titles were recorded. The
title that is recorded
most recently is listed at
the top.

By Program
Name

By Viewed
Program

By protect on order of protected

Helpful Hint:
– You can also select { HDD List } from
the { Main Menu }.
– The sub-menu displays options applicable
only to selected item. The displayed options
differ depending on the situation.

In alphabetical order.

On order of whether the
title was played back or
not. The title that is not
played back and recorded
most recently is listed at
the top.

title is listed at the top.

To watch TV in the sub-picture
(Picture-in-Picture)

You can view a current TV broadcast in
the sub-picture during playback.

Press PIP during playback.
A sub-picture appears in the corner with
a TV programme being broadcast.

Press cursor v V keys to change channel
of sub-picture.

Press cursor b B keys to move the sub-

picture position.

Press PIP again to turn off the sub­picture.

Notes:

− You cannot switch the main picture
and the sub-picture.

− You can only change channels for the
picture appearing in the sub-picture.

English

To check playback information

Press Display

Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:

{ Playback information }
{ 1-Plate }  { Display off }.

The displays differ depending on the
playing status.

Helpful Hint:

– You can also check playback information
on the front panel display.



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Playback (conti nue d)

English

Playing from the beginning of the
programme you are recording
(FlexTime)

“FlexTime” allows you to view the

recorded part of a programme while the
recording is being made. You do not
need to wait until the recording  nishes.

A Press HDD while recording.

B Select the title currently being recorded

(appears with { z }), and press the OK
button.

C Select { Play } from the sub-menu and

press OK.

 Playback starts from the beginning of

the programme you are recording.
FlexTime pauses when you fast forward
to the point that you are recording.

Notes:

− FlexTime does not start immediately
after recording starts.

− Even if you fast forward the recorded
programme, there will always be a time
difference of about ten seconds or more
between the recorded programme and
the current TV broadcast.

Playing a previous recording while
making another (Simultaneous Rec
and Play)

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you

to view a previously recorded
programme while recording programmes.
Playback continues even if a timer
recording starts.

A Press HDD while recording.

B Select the title you want to play, and

press the OK button.

C Select { Play } from the sub-menu, and

press OK.

 Playback starts.

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Managing the HDD Contents

Labelling a Title (Entering
Characters)

You can enter up to 38 characters for a

title.

A Press HDD.

 { HDD List } appears.

B Press the Yellow button.

 The display for entering characters

appears.

C Press the cursor keys to select

{ A } (upper-case), { a } (lower-case), or
{ Symbol }, and press OK.

 The characters of the selected type

are displayed.

D Press the cursor keys to select characters

you want to enter and press OK.

 The selected character appears at the

top of the display.

Erasing a character

Move the cursor to the right of the

character, select { BACK } and press

OK.

Inserting a character

Move the cursor to the right of the point

you want to insert the character, select
the character and press OK.

Erasing all of the characters

Select { Clear All } and press OK.

E Select { Finish } and press OK.

To cancel the setting, select { Cancel }.

Protecting a Title

You can protect titles from accidentally
erase.

A Press HDD on the remote control.

 { HDD List } appears.

B Press the cursor v V keys to select title

and press OK.

 The sub-menu appears.

C Select { Protect } and press OK.

D Select { On } when the { Protect }

display appears.

 { @} appears next to the protected

title. To cancel the protection, select
{ Off }.

Freeing up space on the HDD

You can erase recorded titles to create
disk space.

Erasing a title

A Press HDD on the remote control.

 { HDD List } appears.

B Press the cursor v V keys to select title

and press OK.

 The sub-menu appears.

C Select { Delete } and press OK.

D Select { Yes } when asked for

con rmation.

 The selected title is erased.

English

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Managing the HDD Contents (cont inued)

English

Erasing all titles (Format Hard
Disk)

You can erase all the titles in the HDD at

once.

A Press MENU while the recorder is in

stop mode.

B Select { Setup }, and press OK.

C Select { HDD setting }, and press OK.

D Select { Delete HDD }, and press OK.

 The display for entering the password

appears.

E Enter your four-digit password using the

alphanumeric keypad.

If you have not yet set a password,



enter “0000” (default). To set or change
the password, see page 35.

The display asks for con rmation

F Select { YES } and press OK.

 All titles in the HDD are erased.The

recorder automatically turns off.

Notes:

− Any protected title, including the timer
settings, will also be erased.

− To set or change the password, see
page 35.

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Accessing the setup menu

Setting and Adjustments

The system setup enables you to

customize the recorder to suit your
preferences.

MENU

C#W7,
OK

A In stop mode, press MENU.

B Select { Setup }, and press OK.

 The setup menu appears.

C Press cursor v V keys to select a set up

menu option ({Installation}, {Channel},
{Video/Audio}, {HDD Setting} or
{General}).

D Press cursor B key to select a sub menu

and press OK to access.

E Select the setting you wish to change and

press OK to con rm.

 Instructions and explanations of the

options are provided in the following
pages.

 If the option in the menu is greyed

out, that means the setting is not
available or cannot be changed in the
current state.

F To exit, press MENU.

see page 34

see pages
34~35

see pages
36~37

see page 37

see pages
37~38

English

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Setting and Adjustments (continued )

English

Operation Setting (Installation)

Quick Channel Search

Auto Channel Search

Manual Channel Search

Time Zone

Quickly presets all receivable channels in your area.

A Select the city you live in, and press OK.
B When the display asks for con rmation, select

{ Yes }, and press OK.

− All receivable channels are preset.

− Press OK when { Finish } appears.

Presets all receivable channels.
If some channels cannot be preset after performing
{ Quick Channel Search }, try this.

Use to store your channels manually.
Select the channel you want to preset and press OK.
Repeat this step to preset another channel.

{ NSW/ACT / VIC / QLD / SA / WA / TAS / NT } ­Selects the time zone of your area for clock setting.

Digital TV settings (Channel)

Channel Edit

Enter your four-digit password using the alphanumeric
keypad and press OK.

− If you have not yet set a password, enter ‘0000’
(default). To set or change the password, see page 35.

{ Lock } − To lock certain unsuitable channels for

− To unlock the TV channel, press the Green

{ Favorite } − Sets the channels as favourites in

{ Hide Channel } − Disable unused or unwanted

children. Select the TV channel you want to
lock, then press the Green button.
{ @ } appears next to the locked TV channel.

button again.

Favourite Lists. See ‘Making your own
Favourite List’ (page 20).

channels manually.
Select the TV channel you want to
hide, then press the Blue button.

− { X } appears next to the disabled
TV channel.

To cancel the setting, press the
Blue button again.

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Setting and Adjustments (continued )

Parental Setting

Password

You can set a rate so that any programme classed that
rate by the broadcaster is restricted.
Enter your four-digit password using the alphanumeric
keypad.

{ Block All } − Requires password for all programmes.
{ Block G and above } − Locks ‘General’ and above
programmes.
{ Block PG and above } − Locks ‘Parental Guidance’
and above programmes.
{ Block M and above } − Locks ‘Mature’ and above
programmes.
{ Block MA and above } − Locks ‘Mature Adult’ and
above programmes.
{ Block AV and above } − Locks ‘Adult/Violence’ and
above programmes.
{ Block R and above } - Locks ‘Restricted’ and above
programmes.
{ No Block } - No restriction.

This feature enables you to set or change the password
for certain operations.

A Enter your current password using the

alphanumeric keypad.

B If you have not yet set a password, enter ‘0000’

(default).

C Enter your new password using the alphanumeric

keypad and press OK.

D If you forget your password, enter ‘0000’ (default).

English

35

Setting and Adjustments (continued )

English

Video/Audio Setting (Video/Audio) (shadow options are the factory
default settings)

TV Shape

Select picture size according to type of connected TV
(wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen
TV).
{ 16:9 wide-screen } − Select this when connecting to
a wide-screen TV or TV with
a wide mode function.

− Select this when connecting to a 4:3

{ 4:3 crop }

screen TV. Automatically displays a
wide picture on the entire screen and
cuts off the portions that do not  t.

{ 4:3 letter box } − Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.

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Video Format

Select the type of video signals output from the HDMI
OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets. If the
picture is not clear, try another option that suits your
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
{ PAL } − Sends 720x576i video signals.

{ 576p }
{ 720p } − Sends 1280x720p video signals.
{ 1080i } − Sends 1920x1080i video signals.

Notes:

− When you connect the S VIDEO OUT socket or

− If your TV accepts 720p/1080i format signals, this

− Sends 720x576p video signals.

VIDEO OUT socket to the TV, the recorder always
outputs 576i video signals.

setting must be made.

Setting and Adjustments (continued )

Digital Audio Output

Switch the method for outputting audio signals when you
connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket to a
component such as an AV ampli er (receiver). For
connection details, see ‘Step 3: Connecting the audio
cords’ on page 15.
If you connect a component that does not accept the
selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will
come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or
cause speaker damage.
{ Dolby Digital } − Select this when the recorder is

{ PCM }

− Select this when the recorder is connected
to an audio component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.

HDD Setting

HDD Space Displays the remaining HDD space.

Delete HDD

Erases all the recorded titles in the HDD at once.
Note that protected titles are also erased.
Press OK to con rm and press BACK

English

connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

to exit.

System Setting (General) (shadow options are the factory default
settings)

Display Brightness

ECO Standby Mode

Info Timeout

Select the brightness of the recorder display panel.

{ Normal }

{ Dimmed } – Medium brightness.
{ Off } – Turns off the display.

This is an energy saving mode.
{ On } − When you switch the recorder to standby

{ Off }

panel when switching off to standby mode.

{ Off / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 15 Sec / 20 Sec / 30 Sec /
– Select the display duration for a programme

information box.

– Normal brightness.

mode, the display panel will turn blank to save
power.

− Clock will display on the recorder’s display

60 Sec

}

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Setting and Adjustments (continued )

English

Firmware Update

Product Version

Information

Restore Default

This is for possible future updates. Enter your four-digit
password using the alphanumeric keypad.

− If you have not yet set a password, enter ‘0000’
(default). To set or change the password, see page 35.

Software update screen will appear. Select { Yes } and
press OK.
The set will go to Standby mode, once successfully
update the  rmware.

Periodically,Philips will issue upgrades for the  rmware
that was initially installed in your recorder as the
 rmware is continuously re ned for greater stability and
compatibility of the recorder.

Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during
upgrade!

Visit Philips website at ‘www.philips.com/support’ to
check for the availability of the latest  rmware upgrade.

Note: When checking for the latest  rmware
upgrade,please also check for any accompanying
instructions on installing the  rmware.

Displays the information of product hardware, software,
version and release date.

This feature enables you to return the setup settings to
their defaults without affecting the recorded titles in the
HDD.
Select { Yes }, and press OK.
The setup settings return to their defaults, and the
recorder automatically turns off.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair this unit yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open this unit as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs,  rst check the points listed below before taking this unit for repair. If
you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.

Problem (General) Solution

No power.

– Press STANDBY-ON on the unit to turn on the

power.

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No picture.

Completely distorted picture
or black/white picture.

No sound or distorted sound.

The remote control does not
function properly.

Problem (Playback) Solution

The unit does not start
playback.

The aspect ratio of the screen
cannot be changed even though
you have set the TV display.

– Refer to your TVs manual for correct Video In

channel selection. Change the TV channel until you
see the blue DVD screen.

– Check the video connection.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may

appear. This is not a malfunction.

– Adjust the volume.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– Make sure that the audio cables are correctly

connected.

– Reduce the distance between the remote control and

this unit.

– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

– Moisture may have condensed inside this unit. Leave

this unit turned on for about an hour. Make sure the
hard disc is not scratched.

– Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to

change the aspect ratio.

TV reception is poor.

The unit does not work.

– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

connect an external antenna for better reception.
– Tune in to the correct digital broadcasting signal.
– Place the antenna further away from any equipment

that may be causing the interference.

– Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet

for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try

to operate again as usual.

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Tro ub les hooti ng (continued)

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Problem (HDMI) Solution

No video output from HDMI
connection.

No audio output from the
unit.

Problem (Recording) Solution

Cannot recording even
though timer setting was
correct.

– HDMI connection can only be made to HDMI-

equipped devices with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection). If you wish to connect to a DVI
connector (equipped with HDCP), you will need a
separate adaptor (DVI to HDMI).

– Make sure the resolution of this unit matches the

device you have connected using the HDMI. See
‘Video/Audio Setting - { Video/Audio - Video Format }’
for details.

– Make sure the connection to ampli er is correct.
– If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jacks, you have to check the setting. See ‘Digital Audio
Output’ for details.

– Power failure during recording.
– There is not enough hard disk space.
– The programmes you are trying to record contains

copy protection signal that restrict copying.

Recording does not stop
immediately after press
STOP x

Problem (other) Solution

Mechanical sound is heard
when the recorder is off.

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– It will take a few seconds for the recorder to store

the data before it can stop.

– While the recorder is updating the clock information,

operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be
heard, even when the power is off. This is not a
malfunction.

Glossary

Analogue audio: Sound that has not been

turned into numbers. Analogue sound is
available when you use the AUDIO LEFT/
RIGHT. These red and white sockets send
audio through two channels, the left and
right.

Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the
length to height ratio of TV screens. The
ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio
of a high-de nition or wide TV is 16:9. The
letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with
a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.

AUDIO OUT sockets: Red and white
sockets on the back of the unit that send
audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available
when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL or OPTICAL sockets. These
sockets send audio through multiple
channels, instead of just two channels as
analogue does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing
up to six channels of digital audio (front left
and right, surround left and right, centre and
subwoofer).

HDMI: High-De nition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital
interface that can transmit uncompressed
high de nition video and digital multichannel
audio. It delivers perfect picture and sound
quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is
fully backward-compatible with DVI.
As required by the HDMI standard,
connecting to HDMI or DVI products
without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) will result in no Video
or Audio output.

HDD (Hard disk drive): This is a mass
data storage device used in computers, etc.
Disks are  at, circular, rigid plates coated
with a thin magnetic media. Magnetic heads
record data on the rapidly spinning disks.
This facilitates the reading and writing of
large amounts of data at high speed.

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by
sending separate signals for the luminance
and the colour. You can use S-Video only if
your TV has an S-Video In socket.

VIDEO OUT socket: Yellow socket on
the back of the system that sends the DVD
picture video to a TV.

GUIDE (EPG): The GUIDE (Electronic
Programme Guide) is a guide showing
programmes which can be displayed on a
conventional television (via the Digital
Terrestrial Television tuner included in this
recorder) as the now and next programmes
or the television schedule for a day or more
at a time.

Parental control: Limits disc play
according to the age of the users or the
limitation level in each country. The
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback will be prohibited if the
software’s level is higher than the user-set
level.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital
audio encoding system.

Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on
the back of the DVD System that send high­quality video to a TV that has Component
Video In jacks (R/G/B,Y/Pb/Pr, etc.)

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Index

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Numerics

16:9 35
4:3 Letter Box 35
4:3 Pan Scan 35

A

Antenna 12
Audio 18
Audio cord 14

B

Batteries 11

C

Channel List 19
Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings
(Timer List) 25
Component video input 13
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
13
Connecting 10

the antenna cable 12
the video cable 13

the audio cables 14
Controlling TVs with the
remote 9,10

D

“Digital Audio Output” 36
Digital Services

Digital Text viewing 20

EPG 21

Favourites 19
Dolby Digital 40

E

Enter characters 30
EPG

recording 23

Viewing a list of available

channels 22
“Erase” 30,31,36

F

“Favourite” 33
Favourite List 19
Firmware Update 37
FlexTime 29
“Format Hard Disk” 36

G

GUIDE 22
General 36,37

H

HDD List 27
HDMI 14,40
HDMI OUT 18,35
Hide Channel 35

I

i Plate 28

L

“Lock Channels” 33

M

Mains Lead 15
Main Menu 16
Main Unit 8
“Manual Channel Serach” 33

O

On-screen display
Sub-menu 16
Main Menu 16

P

“Parental Setting” 34
“Password” 34
Picture-in-Picture 21,28
“Play Beginning” 27
Playback 27,28,29
fast forward 27
fast reverse 27
instant advance 27
instant replay 27
resume play 27
slow-motion play 27
Product Version Setup 37
“Protect” 27

Q

Quick Timer 24
“Quick Setup” 16,17

R

REC 24
Recording 24
EPG 22
recording time 26
while watching another
programme 26
Remote 9,10
“Rename” 30
“Repeat Play” 27
Restore Default 37
Resume Play 27

S

S VIDEO 13
Searching

fast reverse/fast forward 27
locating the beginning of the

chapter 27
“Set Parental Rating” 34
Simultaneous Rec and Play 29
Slow-motion play 27
Sort 26
Sub-menu 16

T

“Time Zone” 16,17,18,33
TIMER 25
Timer recording

check/change/cancel 25,26
Troubleshooting 38
TV Pause 20

V

Video cable 13
“Video Format” 35
“Video” 35
Video input 13

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System

Tuners: Two digital HD tuners (to receive digital

transmission, see Basic Connection page 12-15)

Transmission standards: DVB-T
Channel coverage: 51 - 858 MHz

The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.

Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Video format: MP@ML, MP@HL
Audio format: Dolby Digital, MPEG (I and II)

Outputs

AUDIO OUT: RCA jacks (2 each)/2 Vrms/

10 kilo ohms

VIDEO OUT: RCA jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)/75 ohms
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL): Optical
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL): RCA
jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):

RCA jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

HDMI OUT:

Type A (19-pin)

Speci cations

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General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption:

DVR 7100 : 30 W
DVR 5100 : 29 W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 80 × 290 mm
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Hard disk drive capacity:

DVR 7100 : 250GB
DVR 5100 : 160GB

Mass (approx.): 4.0 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC
Storage temperature: -40ºC to +65ºC

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