Philips HDRW 720-17 User Manual 2

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Safety Information

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
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CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
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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
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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
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Model Number: HDRW 720/17
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-type
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with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
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outlet.

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pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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unused for long periods of time.

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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
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Install all batteries correctly, + and < as marked on the unit.

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For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
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Table of contents

Overview of functions 1.........................

Functioning of the device 1................................................................................

The remote control 2.........................................................................................

Additional TV functions 4..................................................................................

Front of the device 5..........................................................................................

Back of the device 6............................................................................................

Input jacks (IN-EXT2) 6.....................................................................................

Input jacks (IN-EXT1) 6.....................................................................................

Output jacks (OUT-2) 6....................................................................................

Output jacks (OUT-1 480p/480i) 6..............................................................

Output jacks (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 6......................................................

Output jack (G-LINK™) 6................................................................................

Introduction 7.........................................

Discs you can use 7.............................................................................................

Recording and playback 7..................................................................................

Playback only 7.....................................................................................................

Regional code 8....................................................................................................

Technical data 8...................................................................................................

Accessories 8........................................................................................................

Important 8...........................................................................................................

Important instructions for the HDD 9...........................................................

Symbols used in these operating instructions 9............................................

Cleaning the discs 9.............................................................................................

Special functions of your DVD recorder 10..................................................

The TV Guide On Screen ™ System 24

General information 24......................................................................................

Setting up the TV Guide On Screen™ System 24.......................................

Connecting the IR-Blaster 25............................................................................

Finalize set-up 25..................................................................................................

The TV Guide On Screen™System 26...........................................................

General 26.............................................................................................................

The 'LISTINGS' screen 27..................................................................................

The 'SORT' screen 27.........................................................................................

The 'SCHEDULE' screen 28..............................................................................

The 'MESSAGES' screen 28...............................................................................

The 'PROMOTIONS' screen 28.......................................................................

The 'SETUP' screen 29........................................................................................

Recording on the HDD 30.....................

General 30.............................................................................................................

The Time shift Buffer 30.....................................................................................

Symbols in the 'Time Shift Buffer' 31...............................................................

Navigation in the time shift buffer 31..............................................................

Mark TV shows for recording 32.....................................................................

Manual recordings 33..........................................................................................

OTR recordings 33..............................................................................................

Recording from a video recorder/DVD player 33.......................................

Recording from a camera connected to the front jacks 34.......................

Connecting the DVD recorder 12.........

Preparing the remote control for operation 12...........................................

Using your DVD-Recorder remote control with your TV set 12............

Connecting to the antenna 12..........................................................................

Connecting to the TV 13...................................................................................

Connection with Component-Video- (Y Pb Pr) cable 13...........................

Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable 13....................................................

Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable 14........................................................

Connection with the antenna cable only 14..................................................

Connecting to the AC-outlet 14......................................................................

Connecting additional devices 15..........

Connecting a video recorder, DVD player. 15.............................................

Connecting a cable box with cinch or S-video cable 15.............................

Connecting a cable box only via antenna cable 15.......................................

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks 16.............................................

Connecting audio devices to the analog audio jacks 16..............................

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks 16...............................

Installation 17..........................................

Initial installation 17.............................................................................................

Tuner mode 19.....................................................................................................

Programming a recording (TIMER) 35.

General 35.............................................................................................................

Programming recordings with the 'TV Guide On Screen™ system' 35..
Programming recordings with the VCR Plus+
Programming recordings without the VCR Plus+

How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 37.............

Cancel a programmed recording in progress 38..........................................

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System 36.........................

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System 37..................

Playback from the HDD 39....................

General 39.............................................................................................................

Additional playback features 39........................................................................

Search by time 39.................................................................................................

Repeat 39...............................................................................................................

Zoom feature 40..................................................................................................

The media browser 40.......................................................................................

Symbols in the 'Media Browser' 40..................................................................

Change order for the media browser 41.......................................................

Change title settings 41......................................................................................

Edit title 42............................................................................................................

'Video edit' 42.......................................................................................................

Editing recorded titles (name) 43.....................................................................

Divide title 43.......................................................................................................

Delete titles/recordings from the HDD 44...................................................

Insert/remove chapter markers 44..................................................................

Hide chapters (sections) 45...............................................................................

Additional installation features 20........

Automatic TV channel search 20.....................................................................

Adding and clearing TV channels manually 21...............................................

Setting the language 21.......................................................................................

Setting the time and date automatically 22....................................................

Setting the time and date 23..............................................................................

Recording on a DVD+RW/+R 46...........

Archiving (storing) titles on a DVD+RW/+R 46..........................................

Protect disc against accidental recordings 46................................................

Playback from a disc 47..........................

General notes on playback 47...........................................................................

Switch over to the actual TV channel during playback 47..........................

Inserting a disc 47................................................................................................

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Playing a DVD video disc 48..............................................................................

Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc 48.......................................................................

Playing an audio CD 48.......................................................................................

Playing an MP3 CD 49.........................................................................................

Playing a (Super) Video CD 49.........................................................................

Additonal playback features 50.............

General 50.............................................................................................................

Searching a disc 50...............................................................................................

Still picture 50.......................................................................................................

Slow motion 50....................................................................................................

Search by time 50.................................................................................................

Repeat/Shuffle play 51.........................................................................................

Repeating a passage (A-B) 51............................................................................

Scan feature 51.....................................................................................................

Camera angle 51...................................................................................................

Zoom feature 51..................................................................................................

Select the audio language 52..............................................................................

Subtitles 52............................................................................................................

Managing the disc contents 53..............

General 53.............................................................................................................

Favorite Scene Selection 53...............................................................................

Insert chapter markers 53.................................................................................

Hiding chapters 54...............................................................................................

Deleting chapter markers 55.............................................................................

Changing the index picture 55..........................................................................

Dividing titles 56...................................................................................................

Editing recording titles (name) 56....................................................................

Playing the entire title 56...................................................................................

Erasing recordings/titles 57................................................................................

Disc settings 57....................................................................................................

Changing the disc name 58................................................................................

Finishing editing 58...............................................................................................

Finalizing DVD+R discs 58.................................................................................

Erasing DVD+RW Disc's 58..............................................................................

Disc Manager (DM) 59............................

General information 59......................................................................................

Adding a disc to the Disc Manager 59.............................................................

Removing discs from the Disc Manager 59....................................................

Searching for a title in the Disc Manager 60..................................................

Searching discs 60................................................................................................

Recording 62.........................................................................................................

'Record mode' 62.................................................................................................

'Camera mode' 62................................................................................................

'Chapters' 62.........................................................................................................

'HDD buffer' 62....................................................................................................

'Language' 62.........................................................................................................

'Filter' 63................................................................................................................

'Set up' 63..............................................................................................................

'System' 63.............................................................................................................

'Auto delete' 63....................................................................................................

'Jump forward' 63.................................................................................................

'Jump back' 63.......................................................................................................

'Installation' 63......................................................................................................

'Flush Buffer' 63....................................................................................................

Additional user preferences 64.............

General 64.............................................................................................................

Picture settings 64................................................................................................

Sound settings 65.................................................................................................

Language settings 65............................................................................................

Additional settings 66..........................................................................................

Disk feature menu 66..........................................................................................

Access control (Child Lock) 67.............

Child lock (DVD and VCD) 67.........................................................................

Activating/deactivating child lock 67................................................................

Authorizing a disc 67...........................................................................................

Locking unlocked discs 67..................................................................................

Parental level control (DVD video only) 68..................................................

Activating/deactivating parental level control 68..........................................

Changing the country 68....................................................................................

Changing the PIN code 69.................................................................................

Information on the screen of your TV70

Symbols in the menu bar 70..............................................................................

Menu bar 1 70.......................................................................................................

Menu bar 2 70.......................................................................................................

Field for temporary messages 70.....................................................................

Status field 70........................................................................................................

Disc type symbols 70..........................................................................................

Operating mode symbols 70.............................................................................

The symbols on your DVD recorder display 71..........................................

Messages in the DVD recorder display 71.....................................................

User preferences for the HDD 61.........

General 61.............................................................................................................

Toolbar 61.............................................................................................................

Options 61.............................................................................................................

'Audio' 61...............................................................................................................

'Zoom' 61...............................................................................................................

'Time search' 62...................................................................................................

'Subpictures' 62.....................................................................................................

Preferences 62......................................................................................................

Before you call an engineer 73..............

Glossar 78................................................

Code numbers of the remote control 79

Overview of functions

Functioning of the device

Your Philips DVD/HDD recorder mainly consists of the following components:

HDD recorder

For recording in a temporary storage on the HDD (Time shift Buffer)

As soon as you turn on the DVD/HDD recorder, it automatically records the current TV channel selected on the DVD/HDD recorder in this
temporary storage. As a result, you can 'rewind' to a scene ( D ) or watch a still picture ( PAUSE 9 ), while the current TV show is still being
recorded.

Recordings in the time shift buffer are only temporarily available (factory settings: 3 hours).

For storing recordings on the HDD

You can mark recordings in the time shift buffer for storage on the HDD using REC/OTR n .
These recordings will be transferred to the HDD when you switch off the device using STANDBY m or when the time periode of the time shift
buffer ( e.g. 3 hours) expires.

DVD Recorder

For archiving (copying) HDD recordings on a DVD+RW/+R

Recordings on the HDD can be selected in a title overview screen (Media Browser) and then copied (archived) on a DVD+RW/+R.

TV tuner

For recordings independently from your TV set

You can use your DVD/HDD recorder as a TV tuner, allowing you the comfort of pausing a running TV show and continue watching it later. You
can make recordings on the HDD without having to turn on the TV set.

DVD/CD/MP3 player

For playing back recorded DVDs, CDs , CD<RW/Rs

You can use this device to play back DVD+R/RWs, DVD-R/RWs, (S)Video CDs(CD-RW/R), Audio CDs(CD-RW/R), MP3 CDs(CD-RW/R) of the
respective standard.

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The remote control

REC/OTR n Record the current TV show on the HDD, mark recordings in the time

shift buffer to be stored on HDD.
Hold button down to start the recording from now. (Mark the
recording from the beginning of the actual position in the Time Shift
Buffer).

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

A programmed recording (TIMER) or an archiving process will be
continued until the end, and the device will then be switched off.

CAM Switch to 'Camera mode' (recording directly on the HDD and not

through time shift buffer), switch to input jacks (' S-VIDEO

(CAM1) / VIDEO (CAM1) ', ' DV IN (CAM2) ').

TV/HDD Switches the antenna signal directly to the TV set. This button lets you

switch between the DVD recorder and an antenna signal if you have
connected your DVD recorder to your TV set with only an antenna
cable.

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

some DVD discs.
Moreover, you can jump back to the previous scene of the time shift
buffer or to playback from the HDD. You can switch to the picture of
the actual running TV show with the TUNER buttoen.

Overview of functions

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TV VOLUME q
TV VOLUME r

TIMER s To make a TIMER programming with/without VCR Plus+

SELECT Select function/value.

TUNER This button lets you switch to the picture of the internal tuner (TV

SYSTEM MENU Call up/Cancel the system menu.

DISC MENU For displaying the DVD menu or the index screen overview.

Increase/reduce TV volume. For more details read the chapter
'Additional TV functions'

EDIT Call up/Cancel the edit menu.

Call up/Cancel the menu for editing titles during playback.

alter/clear programmed recordings.

You can mark several titles in the media browser.
Switch on repeat play during playback from a disc.

channel).
During play back from the Time Shift Buffer, you can jump to the actual
TV show (live) of the selected TV channel.

Depending on the operating mode from which you press this button:

•) DVD system menu: Press DISC MENU first.

•) HDD system menu: Press TUNER first.

INFO For displaying additional information on the screen or the time shift

buffer during playback/recording on the HDD .
Call up additional information in the TV Guide On Screen

RED Red function button

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system or to

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YELLOW Yellow function button

BLUE Blue function button

GREEN Green function button

BROWSER HDD Call up/cancel the overview of HDD recordings (media browser).

TV GUIDE Call up/Cancel the TV Guide On Screen™System

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Overview of functions

AB Cursor buttons up, down in the menus.

Previous or next position in the time shift buffer during playback from
HDD.

DC Cursor buttons left, right in the menus.

Previous or next position during playback of a title from the HDD
(media browser or time shift buffer). If you hold down this button you
can faster browse trough the recordings. The speed will increase
automatically.

OK Confirming of functions

Starting the playback from the begining in the 'Media Browser'.

STOP h Stop playback

Hold down the button to open and close the disc tray.

PAUSE 9 If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder switches to

pause. You will see a still picture. If this button is pressed during
recording in the 'Camera mode', the DVD recorder switches to pause
and inserts a chapter marker.

PLAY G Play back a recorded disc.

CHANNEL q Next channel

CHANNEL r Previous channel

JUMP BACK To jump back a certain time period that can be changed in the settings

of the HDD.

N Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter or previous

title
Hold down the button: Search backwards
Hold down the button during the still picture: slow motion backwards

O Briefly press the button during playback: Next chapter or next title

Hold down the button: Search forwards
Hold down the button during the still picture: slow motion forward

JUMP FWD To jump forward by a certain time period that can be changed in the

settings of the HDD.

0..9 For entering numbers or characters at the corresponding entry fields.

T/C Switching between title and chapter for selection using N , O .

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

DISC MANAGER Call up/Cancel the disc manager (DM).

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Overview of functions

Additional TV functions

With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set.
To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set.
You will find a summary of all available remote control commands on the last page of this manual.
How to enter this code number you will read in the chapter ' Using your DVD-Recorder remote
control with your TV set'.

TV VOLUME q Increase TV volume

TV VOLUME r Reduce TV volume

TV/MUTE y Switch TV sound on/off

For the following functions you need to hold down the •TVbutton (on the left side) and then
select the function you need with the appropriate button.

STANDBY m Switch on/off TV set

0..9 Number buttons 0 - 9

CHANNEL q To select a higher channel number

CHANNEL r To select a lower channel number

Additional TV functions for Philips TV-sets if supported from the TV. You need to hold down the •
TV button (on the left side).

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T/C switch Teletext (TXT) on/off

TIMER s Clock display on the screen on/off

RETURN To return to the previous selected TV program/ previous menu step

SYSTEM MENU Call up the System Menu from the TV

B , A In theTV menus cursor up/down

D , C In the TV menus cursor left/right

OK Confirm functions or settings

RED , GREEN ,

YELLOW, BLUE

TUNER Switching the TV from the external jacks to the internal tuner.

Colour buttons for special functions

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Overview of functions

Front of the device

STANDBY-ON m : To switch device off / on, interrupt a function.

TRAY LED : Red light around the disc tray indicates recording on a

DVD+RW/+R.

OPEN/CLOSE J : Open/close disc tray.

GUIDE : Call up/Cancel the TV Guide On Screen

TV Guide On Screen system is active, this button lights up white.

OK : To confirm the entry/function.

HDD : Call up the media browser (overview of recordings on the

HDD).
During a recording on the HDD this button lights up blue.

UP DOWN : Cursor buttons up, down in the menus. UP ,

DOWN : Higher/lower channel

Moves cursor up/down in the TV Guide On Screen
Previous or next title in the time shift buffer during playback from
HDD.

LEFT RIGHT : Cursor buttons left, right in the menus.

Previous or next position during playback of a title from the HDD
(media browser or time shift buffer). LEFT , RIGHT : In the TV
Guide On Screen

n : Record button

Stores the current TV show on the HDD, mark recordings in the
time shift buffer to be stored on HDD.

Red light around the n button indicates:

•) a recording on a DVD+RW/+R (archiving of titles)

•) storing of a recording(s) on the HDD.

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System: Cursor left/right

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G : Play button

Play back a recorded disc or a title on the HDD
In the TV Guide On Screen

N : select previous title/search backwards

O : select next title/search forwards

h : Stop button

Interrupt playback/recording (Cameramode)

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System: OK-button.

Behind the flap at the right<hand corner on the front

S-VIDEO (CAM1) : Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or

SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (channel number 'CAM1')

Yellow jack

VIDEO (CAM1) : Video input jack: Connection of camcorders

or video recorders (channel number 'CAM1')

White/red jack

L AUDIO R (CAM1) : Audio input jack left/right :
Connection of camcorders or video recorders (channel number
'CAM1')

DV IN (CAM2) : digital video input (DV format only), IEEE 1394,

FireWire to connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable
device (program number 'CAM2').

Switching between the jacks VIDEO (CAM1) , S-VIDEO (CAM1) is
done automatically. If a signal is available at both jacks at the same time,
the signal at the S-VIDEO (CAM1) jack has priority.
If you change the jack (unplug), you must re-select the jack. (Button

CHANNEL r and then CHANNEL q )

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Overview of functions

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Back of the device

4MAINS Connection to the household AC-outlet (110V/60Hz)

ANTENNA IN Connection of the antenna

TV OUT Connection of the antenna cable to the TV set

Input jacks (IN<EXT2)

S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 S<Video input: Connection of an additional

device (channel number 'EXT2'). Switching between the

S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 and VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 jacks takes

place automatically.

VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 Video input (yellow jack): Connection of

an additional device (channel number 'EXT2')

AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT 2) Analog audio input (red/white

jack)underneath the VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 jack. Audio for the

VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 jack: Connection of an additional device

(channel number 'EXT2')

Input jacks (IN<EXT1)

AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT 1) Analog audio input (red/white

jack)next to the COMPONENT VIDEO-EXT1 jack: Connection

of an additional device. Audio input for Component Video (channel
number 'EXT1')

AUDIO L/R (OUT 2)

White/red cinch jack for the connection of a TV set with audio
input jacks or an additional device.

Output jacks (OUT<1 480p/480i)

AUDIO L/R (OUT 1) Analog audio output (red/white jack):

Connection of an additional device. Audio output for Component
Video/Progressive Scan

COMPONENT VIDEO-OUT1 Component Video output

(red/blue/green jack): Connection of an additional device with

Component Video input (Interlaced/Progressive Scan)

Output jacks (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

COAX OUT

For the connection of a digital audio device using a coaxial
cable(cinch cable).

OPTICAL OUT

For the connection of a digital audio device using an optical cable
(Toslink).

Output jack (G<LINK™)

G-LINK Connection of the supplied IR Blaster (IR extender) for a

cable box.

COMPONENT VIDEO-EXT1 Component Video input

(red/blue/green jack): Connection of an additional device with

Component Video output (channel number 'EXT1')

Output jacks (OUT<2)

S-VIDEO (Y/C)-OUT2

Connection of an S-Video compatible TV set

VIDEO (CVBS)-OUT2

Yellow cinch jack for the connection of a TV set with video input
(CVBS, Composite Video).

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Introduction

Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment.
Thank you for buying a HDRW 720/17 .

Time-shift TV viewing is possible with the hard disk drive (HDD) in
your DVD-Recorder./Hard Disk By storing the recording in a time shift
buffer, you can 'rewind' to a scene you missed while the current TV
show is still being recorded.

Recordings in the time shift buffer will be automatically deleted e.g.
after 3 hours if the period of the time shift buffer is set to 3 hours
(factory setting).

Moreover, you can play back a DVD disc or a recorded title from the
HDD while the current TV channel is being recorded in the
background.

You can store recordings from the time shift buffer on the built-in
HDD and transfer (archive) them later on a DVD+RW/+R disc.

Furthermore your Philips DVD Recorder /Hard Disk is a device for
recording on DVD+RW/+R Discs and for playing digital video discs see
next chapter. In the rest of the user manual the DVD Recorder/Hard
Disk will be mentioned as DVD-Recorder.

Discs you can use

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

Recording and playback

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

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

Playback only

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

Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your
DVD Recorder. It contains important information on how to set up
and operate the device.

We hope you will enjoy your new DVD Recorder / Hard Disk,
your Philips team!

If you have any problems operating the device, please read the section
entitled 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the
problem, please call the customer support service for your country.
You can also visit the website 'http://www.p4c.philips.com' .

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

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

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

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

Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

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Introduction

Super Video CD

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

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

Regional code

DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '1' for
region 1 to work in this machine. If the DVD is marked
with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD
recorder.
The number within the globe represents the region of
the world.
Region 1 covers:
United States of America, Canada, North America,
Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller regions around
Australia.

Component Video cable (Cinch cable with red/blue/green connectors)
Audio cable (Cinch cable with red/white connectors)
IR blaster

Important

ENGLISH

ACaution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is

open, do not look at the beam.

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

ALASER

Typ: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD)
Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)
Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write),

0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read).
Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

Technical data

You will find more technical data on the last cover page.

Voltage: 110-130V/60Hz

Power consumption: 27W

Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off)

Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed),

47.2 cm (disc tray open)

Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg

Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain

saved for approx. 1 year, the time is saved for approx. 12 hours.
If there is power outage during a recording on the HDD (time shift
buffer) at most the last 5 minutes before the power outage will be
lost.

Operating position: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions

Ambient temperature: 15 °C - 35 °C

Humidity: 25% - 75%

ADanger. High voltage! Do not open.

Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots and fan
openings!
You run the risk of getting an electric shock.

AThe device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please

leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

AThere are some components in the DVD recorder that keep

running as long as the recorder is connected to AC-outlet. To
switch off the DVD recorder completely, you must unplug it from
the AC-outlet.

AIf you disconnect the DVD recorder from the AC-outlet, make

sure to take the plug out of the wall jack and not just remove the
connector from the 4MAINS jack at the back of the unit.
Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free
end of the cable.

AMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots

on the side and the fan opening at the back of the device to avoid
overheating. The device should be placed on a firm surface.

ADo not insert any objects into the openings or ventilation slots of

the device.

Accessories

Operating instructions
Guarantee booklet
Remote control and batteries
Antenna cable
AC-outlet (mains) cable

C These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting

paper.

C Please dispose of old batteries safely.

C Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre.

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Introduction

C This electronic equipment contains several materials that can be

recycled. If you are disposing of an old device, please take it to a
recycling centre.

BDo not switch on the device immediately after transport from

a cold to a warm room or vice versa, or under conditions of
extreme humidity.
Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The DVD
recorder needs this time to acclimate to its new environment
(temperature, relative humidity, etc.).

BWhen installing the recorder in a cupboard, ensure there is a gap

of approximately 5 cm (2 inch) around the recorder to enable air
to circulate freely and prevent overheating.

BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter into the DVD recorder.

Do not place vases or the like on the DVD recorder. If you spill
liquid into the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power
supply and call after-sales service for advice.

BKeep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat

sources and protect it from direct sunlight.

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

Philips will not assume any liability for damage or loss of

•

stored data.

Symbols used in these operating instructions

The following symbols will facilitate the use of these operating
instructions.

1 Step(s) for carrying out an operation.

O Another possible operating step that is not absolutely

necessary.

P Reaction of the device

When only one operation step is necessary

•

You will find additional information in this section.

Cleaning the discs

Important instructions for the HDD

The built-in HDD of this DVD recorder is sensitive to shocks,
temperature fluctuations, and vibrations.
Please observe the following precautions:

Avoid shocks or vibrations

•

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the cooling fan

•

Do not operate the device under high temperatures, and do not

•

expose it to temperature fluctuations

Do not pull the mains plug from the wall outlet before the device

•

is switched off using STANDBY m .

Before bringing the device to a workshop for repair, store all

•

important data of the HDD on a DVD+RW/+R. See 'The archive
function'.
The workshop will not assume any liability for the loss of the
stored data.

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

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

•

the middle to the edge.

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

•

available cleaning agents, or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl
records.

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

Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher

power level than the ones in normal DVD and CD players, such CD lens

cleaner discs may actually damage the optical unit (laser).

Therefore, refrain from using a CD lens cleaner disc!

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Introduction

Special functions of your DVD recorder

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

You can operate the main functions on your television using your DVD-Recorder recorder remote
control, even if your television is not a Philips.

You can upgrade the software of your DVD-Recorder with a CD-ROM.
On the web site http://www.p4c.philips.com under the model number 'HDRW 720/17' you will find
the data and the upgrade information.

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

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

This function enables you to simply delete unwanted scenes. The relevant scenes are marked and
skipped as required. If you store (archive) such titles on a DVD+RW/+R you can decide if you want
to store the original title (with the hidden scenes) or the edited title (without the hidden scenes).

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

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

ENGLISH

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

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This DVD Recorder is equipped with Directional Correlational Deinterlacing, known as DCDi™.
DCDi was developed by Faroudja Laboratories for ultra-high-end home theater equipment to
eliminate the jagged edges that appear when standard interlaced video is viewed on Progressive
Scan displays. This patented technology identifies edges at any angle in moving video images and
interpolates along the edge, pixel-by-pixel, to produce smooth natural looking images.

®

DCDi

by Faroudja is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.

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

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Introduction

The TV Guide On Screen™Systemgives you an on-screen listing of what's on TV. It also lets
you program your DVD recorder by selecting the show you want to record from the list on your
screen.

You simply enter your local post code during set up and you can see the next 48 hours or what's
on right now or even what's on in a favorite category such as sports or movies.
Click with your remote on the show you'd like to see or schedule. No more hassles programming
your DVD recorder! The TV Guide On Screen
so there's nothing to load or buy. The service is free!

In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV
Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of
Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide
On Screen, G-LINK, VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide
International and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

GEMSTAR<TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES
ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR< TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS
RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON
SCREEN SYSTEM.

™

information is sent together with your TV signal

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plus+ systems are protected by one or more issued United
States patents such as 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121;
6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.

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

Model:HDRW 720/17

Manufactured: 120V 60Hz 27W
May 2004 MADE IN HUNGARY

PROD. NO. _________________

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Connecting the DVD recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

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

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

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

then close the battery compartment. Match the polarities (+ and -)
on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.

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

'Aim' correctly

Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set.

For the following functions you need to hold down the •
TV button (on the left side) and then select the function you need

with the appropriate button.

TV/MUTE y switch off sound

STANDBY m switch off the TV set
CHANNEL q next channelr
CHANNEL r previous channelr

Additionally on Philips TV-sets:

T/C switch Teletext (TXT) on/off

TIMER s Clock display on the screen on/off

RETURN To return to the previous menu step

SYSTEM MENU Call up the System Menu from the TV

B , A In the menus cursor up/down

D , C In the menus cursor left/right

OK Confirm functions or settings

Color buttons Buttons for special functions

TUNER Switchng the TV from the external jacks to

the internal tuner (TV channels).

Connecting to the antenna

To receive TV programs you have to connect the DVD-recorder to
the antenna or the cable network.

1 Switch off your TV set.

ENGLISH

Using your DVD<Recorder remote control

with your TV set

With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main
functions of your TV set. To do this, you must first enter a code
number that corresponds to the make of your TV set.
You will find a summary of all available remote control codes on the
last page of this manual.

a My TV set will not react
b Also try to enter the other code numbers or that of other

manufacturers.

b In some cases, it is possible that your TV set will not react to the

selected code numbers. If this is the case, you unfortunately cannot
use this function.

1 You can select one of the following functions:

TV VOLUME q increase the TV volume
TV VOLUME r decrease the TV volume

2 Remove the antenna or cable TV signal from your TV. Insert it into

the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD Recorder.

3 Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV

OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end

into the antenna input jack at the back of the TV.
The TV's Antenna In jack may be labeled ANT IN, RF IN, 75 ohm,

etc. Check your TV instructions for details.

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Connecting the DVD recorder

Connecting to the TV

Choose from the following connections:

Connection with Component<Video< (Y Pb Pr) cable

Connection with S<videocable

Connection with Video (CVBS) cable

Connection with the antenna cable only

Connection with Component<Video< (Y Pb Pr)

cable

Component Video is the highest quality system for transmitting video
by splitting the video signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (red minus
brightness, blue minus brightness) components. The signals are sent
over separate lines. The plugs for these cables and the corresponding
jacks are usually red, green, and blue.

In addition, the signal can be 'interlaced' or use 'progressive scan.'

Interlaced

The regular video/TV signal is interlaced, i.e. the even and odd lines are
formed as half pictures in an alternate fashion.

Progressive scan

With progressive scan, each picture is structured (approx. 50/60 times
per second depending on the TV system) as a complete picture, i.e. the
even and odd lines are formed together. Disruptive picture flickering is
avoided as is the case with 100 Hz TV devices.

Please note the color order

The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the
TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly,
this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could be
no picture at all.

3 Use an audio cable and plug one end into the AUDIO L/R (OUT

1) jack at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to COMPONENT
VIDEO-OUT1 ) and the other into the red/white Audio In jacks of

the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. Please see your TV's
instruction manual).

O Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how

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

Then, read the chapter on 'Connecting to the AC-outlet.

Connecting with a S<Video (Y/C) cable

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

1 Use a S-Video (SVHS) cable and plug one end into the S-VIDEO

(Y/C)-OUT2 jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other

end into the S-Video (SVHS) In jack of the TV (usually called
'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

2 Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white

cinch jack AUDIO L/R (OUT 2) at the back of the DVD
Recorder (next to S-VIDEO (Y/C)-OUT2 ) and the other into
the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually
called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

1 Use the Component Video (Y Pb Pr) cable and connect one end to

the red, blue, green COMPONENT VIDEO-OUT1 jacks at the
back of the DVD Recorder and the other end to the Component
Video In jacks of the TV.

2 If your TV set is equipped with a 'progressive scan' jack, please use

this jack. (Usually called 'Video In Y Pb Pr'. Please see your TV's
instruction manual).

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O Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how

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

Then, read the chapter on 'Connecting to the AC-outlet'.

Connecting the DVD recorder

Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable

This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting
the Composite Video Baseband Signal (CVBS). In this method of
transmission the color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted
on the same cable. Under certain circumstances, this may lead to
problems with the picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns.

1 Use a video (CVBS) cable and plug one end into the yellow jack

VIDEO (CVBS)-OUT2 at the back of the DVD Recorder and
the other end into the Video In jack (usually yellow) of the TV
(usually called Video in or AV in. See your TV's instruction
manual).

2 Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white

cinch jack AUDIO L/R (OUT 2) at the back of the DVD
Recorder (under to VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 ) and the other into
the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually
called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

Connecting to the AC<outlet

Always check if the local mains voltage matches the voltage range
printed on the type plate at the back or bottom of the DVD-recorder.
If not consult your dealer or the customer support from your country.

1 Switch on the TV set.

2 Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD

Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable.

P The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear

in scrolling text on the display.

After the first installation is completed this function will be
switched off.

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

ENGLISH

O Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how

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

Then, read the chapter on 'Connecting to the AC-outlet'.

Connection with the antenna cable only

If your TV has only a single antenna input jack and does not have any
audio/video jacks you can use the connected antenna cable. Please
observe that you must adjust the TV to the DVD-Recorder (channel 3
or 4).

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Connecting additional devices

Connecting a video recorder, DVD player.

You can also connect a video recorder or a DVD player to the input
jacks.

O Connect the DVD-Recorder directly with your TV-set

(Cable from the output jacks directly to the TV set). If there is
a video recorder or another device in between, there can be
distortions in the TV pictures from the 'copy protection
system'.

O If you have an SVHS video recorder you should use the

S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 jack and the AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT

2) jacks.

O You can also use the front jacks. For more information read

the chapter 'Recording on the HDD'.

Connecting a cable box with cinch or
S<video cable

You can connect a cable box to the S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 or

VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 input jacks and the AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT

2) audio jacks.
Switching between jacks S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 and VIDEO
(CVBS)-EXT2 is done automatically. If a signal is available at both jacks

at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 jack has
priority.

The antenna cable should also be connected to the cable box and the
DVD recorder as shown.

Connecting a cable box only via antenna cable

If you want to connect a cable box only via antenna cable, please
observe the following:

he DVD-Recorder have to be directly connected to the TV set. If there
are other devices (video recorder, decoder, satellite receiver,...) in
between, there can be distortions in the TV pictures from the 'copy
protection system'.

The cable box have to be connected before the DVD-Recorder
(cable box - DVD-Recorder - TV set). On the jack TV OUT only the
TV have to be connected.

•) If there is interference in the picture when the cable TV box is
switched on, a TV broadcaster may be transmitting on the same
channel or a channel very close to that of the cable TV box. (e.g.:
TV broadcaster on channel 3, cable TV box also on channel 3). In
this case, change the channel of the cable TV box.
You must also store this channel on the DVD recorder to be able
to record TV programs from the cable TV box.

Connect the DVD-Recorder directly with your TV-set (Cable from
the output jacks S-VIDEO (Y/C)-OUT2 or VIDEO
(CVBS)-OUT2 directly to the TV set). If there is a video recorder or
another device in between, there can be distortions in the TV pictures
from the 'copy protection system'.

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The antenna cable should also be connected to the cable box and
the DVD-Recorder as shown.

Switch on the additional device during the installation of the DVD
recorder. During the automatic channel search, the channel on which
the additional device is transmitting will be stored as a TV channel.

Connecting additional devices

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks

To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front jacks. These
jacks are behind the door in the lower right corner of the front panel.

Recordings from the front jacks were stored on the HDD to make
editing easy. Then you can transfer (archive) them on a DVD+RW/+R.

Digital (DV) input jack

If you are using a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the

DV IN (CAM2) IN jack of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding
DV OUT jack on the camcorder.
Choose 'CAM2' as a program number for this input.

When films are transferred, the original recording date and time are stored

as DVD subtitles.

During playback, you can display this data on the TV screen by using the

'Subpicture' function.

S<video input jack

If you are using a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO
(CAM1) in jack of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding S-video

out jack on the camcorder.
You must also connect the L AUDIO R (CAM1) in jacks of the DVD
Recorder to the audio out jacks on the camcorder.

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

Video (CVBS) input jack

If your camcorder only uses a video output (Composite Video or
CVBS), connect the VIDEO (CAM1) input of the DVD Recorder to
the corresponding output jack on the camcorder.
You must also connect the L AUDIO R (CAM1) in jacks of the DVD
Recorder to the audio out jacks on the camcorder.

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

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks

The back of the DVD Recorder features two digital audio output jacks

OPTICAL OUT for an optical cable and COAX OUT for a coaxial

cable (cinch cable).

ENGLISH

It can be used to connect the following devices:

•) an Audio/Video receiver or an Audio/Video amplifier with a
digital multi<channel sound decoder

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

Digital multi-channel sound

Digital multi-channel sound provides maximum sound quality. You will
need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least
one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2 and Dolby
Digital).
Consult the owner's manual of your receiver to find out which audio
formats it supports.

a A loud distorted sound is coming from my speakers
b The receiver does not support the digital audio format of the DVD

Recorder. The audio format of the inserted DVD is displayed in the
display panel when another language is switched on. Playback using
6-channel digital surround sound is only possible when the receiver
has a digital multi-channel sound decoder.

Connecting audio devices to the analog audio jacks

There were two analog audio output jacks AUDIO L/R (OUT

2) (audio signal output left/right) and two audio input jacks AUDIO
L/R (IN-EXT 2) (audio input left/right) on the back of the DVD

Recorder.

These can be used to connect the following devices:

•) A receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic

•) A receiver with two<channel analog stereo

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

This amplifier jack (input) should only be used for record players without a

pre-amplifier. Do not use this input jack to connect the DVD Recorder.

This could damage the DVD Recorder or the amplifier.

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Initial installation

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

B or A .

After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other
devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter
will help you start the initial installation. The DVD Recorder
automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels.

Switching on additional devices

If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,...) via the antenna

cable, switch them on now. The automatic channel search will recognize

them and save them. Please observe that you must switch on a "test signal"

for some additional devices.

No antenna connected

If you are only using the DVD Recorder as a playback device or you only

have a satellite receiver connected, you still need to perform the initial

installation. This is necessary so the basic settings can be saved correctly.

After the initial installation is completed once, you can use the DVD

Recorder normally.

1 Press STANDBY-ON m on the front of the DVD-recorder

P 'PHILIPS' and then 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.

P If the connection was properly made and your TV was

automatically switched to the channel number for the
input jack, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following
picture:

Initial Setup

Menu Language

Initial Setup

Menu Language

English
Español
Français

Press OK to continue

What is an on-screen menu?

All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in one of
the available languages (English, French, or Spanish).

3 Confirm with OK .

4 Select the desired audio language using B or A .

Initial Setup

Audio Language

English
Español
Français
Português
Italiano

Press OK to continue

English
Español
Français

Press OK to continue

a My screen is empty.
b Depending on the initialisation procedure it can take some time

before the picture appears. Please press no button in the
meantime.

b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the program number of

the input jack, select the corresponding program number on your TV
set manually (see your TV's operating instructions).

b If your TV set is connected with the antenna cable only, you have to

select on the TV the right TV channel for the DVD-Recorder. (channel
3or4)

b If you use the the 'Progressive scan' connection, you must switch the

'Component Video output' of the DVD Recorder and, if necessary,
the 'Component Video input' of the TV to 'Progressive scan'.

To switch the DVD-Recorder to Progressive scan, hold down N on
the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the power cord. 'PRO'
(progressive scan) will appear on the display.

What is the audio language?

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

5 Confirm with OK .

6 Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing B or

A .

Initial Setup

Subtitle Language

English
Español
Français
Português
Italiano

Press OK to continue

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What is the language of the subtitles?

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

7 Confirm with OK .

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

Initial Setup

TV Shape

4:3 letterbox
4:3 panscan
16:9

Press OK to continue

O '4:3 letterbox'

for a wide-screen display (theatrical format) with black bars at
the top and bottom of the picture.

O '4:3 panscan'

for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed to fill you TV
screen.

O '16:9'

for wide-screen TV (16:9) aspect ratio

9 Confirm with OK .

P A screen appers with a message about the connection of the

antenna.
It can take some time before this screen appears. Please press
no button in the meantime.

0 After you connect the antenna (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.)

to the DVD Recorder, press OK .
Make sure the cable TV signal is connected securely to the
Antenna jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder.

P The automatic TV channel search starts.

a No TV-Stations found yet?
b Select a different TV channel on your TV set. Are you getting a

picture for this channel?
If not, check the cable connection from the antenna (antenna jack)
to the DVD recorder and to the TV set.

b Please have patience.

The DVD recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to
find and save the largest possible number of TV channels.

b If you have not connected an antenna, go through all the basic

settings right to the end and then, if you wish, start the automatic
search (see 'Automatic TV channel search').

a The DVD Recorder finds very few/no channels during the

search.

b It is possible that the automatic switching between antenna/cable

does not properly detect your TV signal. Read the section about how
to switch manually.

P When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'Auto

ch. search complete' will appear on the TV screen along

with the number of channels found.

A To end, press SYSTEM MENU .

P 'Dealer demo' appears on the screen.

O Select 'No' and confirm using OK . This setting is only for

Dealers. You can watch the movie's also in the media
browser.
The demo movie is stored for each language as a title in the
'Media Browser'. If you need additional capacity on the HDD
you can delete the demo movie as you delete a titel
(recording). Read therefor the section 'Delete titles/recordings
from the HDD' in the chapter 'Playback from the HDD'.

Switch off the Dealer Demo

If you have switched on the Demo Movie, repeat play back of the movie
starts automatically after the installation of the TV Guide On Screen

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System.

To switch it off proceed as follows:

- Press DISC MENU and then SYSTEM MENU (call up the

system menu from the disc).

- Select the symbol '

- Confirm with C .

- Select 'Standby' using B and confirm using C .

- Select 'Low power'or'Normal' using B , A .

- Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM MENU .

' using D , and then '' using B .

A

ENGLISH

Installation

Auto Ch. Programming

Searching for TV channels

000 Channels found

Please wait

P 'WAIT' will appear on the display.

Wait until all available TV channels have been found. This can
take several minutes.

The initial installation is now complete.
How to modify the channel settings or the time/date settings you will
read on the following chapter.

Further settings relate to the TV Guide On Screen
a free interactive guide to the TV programs available in your area.

To install this system, please read the instructions in the section
entitled 'The TV Guide On Screen

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Tuner mode

Your DVD-Recorder is equipped with a so called Tuner Mode. With
the button TUNER you can switch between playback from the
HDD/disc or the Picture from the internal Tuner (TV Channels).

If a cable box is connected to the VIDEO (CVBS)-EXT2 or

S-VIDEO (Y/C)-EXT2 jacks and installed as described in the chapter
'Setting up the TV Guide On Screen
between the playback and the TV Channels from the cable box. The
internal Tuner is switched off.

Attention!

If the cable box were disconnected and the setting in the TV Guide On

™

Screen
to select the TV channels with the
number buttons 0..9 .
If you do not use the cable box anymore, you have to change the
setting in the TV Guide On Screen

system remains unchanged (cable box: Yes) you are not able

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system settings (cable box: No).

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Automatic TV channel search

If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change
or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving house,
you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored TV
channels with the new ones.

ATTENTION !

If data from the TV Guide On Screen
select this function. If you want to start this procedure again, repeat
the basic settings for the TV Guide On Screen
the Chapter 'Set up the TV Guide On Screen

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Additional installation features

7 Press C .

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

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

Installation

Auto Ch. Programming

Searching for TV channels

000 Channels found

ENGLISH

Preparation:

•) Switch on the TV set, and if necessary, select the channel for the DVD
recorder (channel 3 or 4).

•) Switch on the DVD recorder.

1 Press the BROWSER HDD button and then the SYSTEM

MENU button on the remote control.

P The 'SYSTEM MENU' appears.

2 Select 'Set up' using B .

3 Press C to select 'System'.

4 Select the line 'Installation' using B and confirm with C .

P A message appears on the screen that the change of this

setting will flush the 'Time Shift Buffer'.

O If the 'Time Shift Buffer ' contains important recordings, save

them with the REC/OTR n button first. Read additional
information to the 'Time Shift Buffer' in the chapter 'The Time
Shift Buffer'.

5 Select 'Yes' with D and confirm with OK .

O If the message window was closed, confirm the line with

C again.

6 Select 'Auto Ch. Programming' using B or A .

Please wait

P When all the TV channels have been found, 'Auto ch.

search complete' will appear on the TV screen.

8 End with SYSTEM MENU .

a Too few TV channels have been found
b For the 'automatic channel search' the DVD recorder detects

whether an antenna signal or a cable TV signal is connected. If you
have connected a cable TV signal but have received too few TV
channels you need to make the setting manually.

-In

6 select the line 'Cable/Antenna' instead of 'Auto Ch.

Programming' and confirm with C . C .

- If you select 'Cable', channels 1-125 will be available.
If you select 'Anten.', channels 2-69 will be available.
Select your type of connection by pressing C repeatedly:
'Anten.', 'Cable'or'Auto.' automatically detects which one you
have.

- Confirm the setting with OK

- Press SYSTEM MENU to go to the next menu. Press OK to start
the channel search as prompted by the on-screen message. If this
message does not appear, select the line 'Auto Ch.
Programming' and start the channel search with OK .

- When the channel search is complete, press SYSTEM
MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus.

You can read about how to add a TV channel manually in the section
'Adding and clearing TV channels manually'.

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