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DVD Recorder DVDR615

User manual

Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support

Make your own DVD

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LASER

Type Semiconductor laser

InGaAlP (DVD)AIGaAs (CD)

Wave length 658 nm (DVD)

790 nm (CD)

Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write)1.0 mW (DVD read)

1.0 mW (CD read)

Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD)

61 degrees (CD)

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located atthe bottom or rear of your DVD Recorderand enter below the Serial No. Retain thisinformation for future reference.

Model No. DVD RECORDER DVDR615Serial No. _______________

CAUTIONVISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASERRADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOIDEXPOSURE TO BEAM

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CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than

herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure or other unsafe operation.

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Special FunctionsYour PHILIPS DVD recorder has a number of special functions that will make day-to-dayuse of your new DVD recorder easier for you.

Using the Digital Photo Manager,you can view and modify JPEGpictures from a Picture CD, DVD,or a CD ROM.You can create slide shows andplay them on a DVD player.

This connection is also known as

'FireWire' and 'IEEE 1394.' Thisconnection is used for the transferof high bandwidth digital signals asused by digital video (DV)camcorders. Audio and videosignals are transmitted using acable.

This product incorporatescopyright protection technologythat is protected by method claimsof certain US patent and otherintellectual property rights ownedby Macrovision Corporation andother rights owners. Use of this

copyright protection technologymust be authorized byMacrovision Corporation, and isintended for home and otherlimited viewing uses only unlessotherwise authorized byMacrovision Corporation.Reverse engineering ordisassembly is prohibited.

This is a simple programmingsystem for DVD recorders. Touse it, enter the programmingnumber associated with yourtelevision programme. You canfind this number in yourfavourite listings magazine.

G-CODE is a registeredtrademark of GemstarDevelopment Corporation. TheG-CODE system is manufacturedunder licence from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.

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Table of ContentsSpecial Functions ................................... 3

Care and Safety Information

Setup .............................................................. 6Cleaning discs ............................................... 6About recycling ........................................... 6

General Information

Introduction ................................................. 7Accessories supplied .................................. 7Region codes ................................................ 7

Connecting to TV

General .......................................................... 8Selecting a suitable connectionto your TV...................................................... 8

Setting the TV to the correct video inchannel............................................................ 8

Option 1 : Using Y Pb Pr sockets............. 9Option 2 : Using S-Video (Y/C) socket 10Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) socket . 11

Connecting to AdditionalDevices

Using the input sockets (IN-EXT 1or IN-EXT2) ............................................... 12

Connecting a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box .................................................... 12

Connecting a VCR/DVD player ................. 13

Connecting a camcorder to thefront sockets .............................................. 14

Option 1: Using DV In socket .................... 14Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In orVIDEO In socket ........................................ 14

Using analogue audio output sockets... 15Using Digital/Optical audio outputsockets ......................................................... 15

Remote Control ............................. 16-17

Inserting batteries ..................................... 18Using the remote control to operatethe system.................................................... 18

Using the alphanumeric keypad toenter the characters.................................. 18

Front Panel ................................................. 19Sockets behind the flap ............................... 19

Installing the DVD Recorder

First Installation ................................... 20-21TV channel programming ........................ 22

Automatic TV channel search .................... 22Sorting the TV channels .............................. 22Setting favourite TV channels ................... .. 23Manual TV channel search .................... 23-24Fine tuning the TV channels ....................... 24

Setting the time and date ........................ 25

Setting the language .................................. 25

Playback

Playable discs .............................................. 26Inserting a disc ........................................... 26Starting disc playback ............................... 27

Playing a DVD video disc ............................ 27Playing (Super) Video CDs .................... ...... 27Playing audio CDs......................................... 27Playing a DVD+R(W) ..................... .............. 28Playing an MP3 CD ....................................... 28Playing a picture disc (slide show) ............ 28Supported JPEG picture formats .............. 28

Additional Playback FeaturesUsing Toobal options ................................ 29

Changing subtitle language ......................... 29Changing audio soundtrack language ....... 29Switching camera angles.. ..................... ....... 30Zooming in ..................................................... 30Time search ................................................... 30

Changing to another title/chapter/track ............................................................. 31Searching forwards/backwards............... 31Pausing playback / slow motion play ..... 31Selecting various play mode .................... 32

Repeat play ..................................................... 32Repeating a specific segment (A-B) .......... 32

Shuffle play ...................................................... 32Scan disc ......................................................... 32

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Table of ContentsRecording

Discs for recording ................................... 33Recording settings ..................................... 33

Recording mode ........................................... 34Recording language ...................................... 34Inserting chapter markers .......................... 34Filter mode..................................................... 35

Manual recording................................. 35-36Manual recording with automaticturn-off (one touch recording) .............. 36Deleting a recording ................................. 37

Timer RecordingIntroduction ............................................... 38Programming recordings ................... 38-39

Programming recording from aSatellite Receiver/Cable Box ................... 39

Programming recordings withG-Code System ......................................... 40Changing a programmed recording ......41Deleting a programmed recording........ 41

Editing/Finalising Recording

About editing ............................................. 42Colour coded buttons functions .............. 42Index Picture screen .................................... 42

Changing the disc/title name .................. 43Making the editing compatible(DVD+RW) ................................................ 43Finalising disc (DVD+R) ........................... 43Video editing .............................................. 44

Hiding unwanted chapter ........................... 44Editing chapter (merge/split/hide)........... .. 45Editing title (divide/append/index picture)........................................ 45-46

Deleting chapter markers ........................... 46

Photo editing .............................................. 46

Using the Browser

Browsing the disc ...................................... 47Colour coded buttons functions .............. 47

Browsing the picture disc ........................ 48Adding pictures to an album ...................... 48Changing the picture order withinan album ....................................................... 49

Deleting an album......................................... 49Deleting picture in an album ...................... 49Changing the slide show settings .............. 50

Protecting the recorded title(DVD+RW) ................................................ 50

System Menu - Preferences

Accessing to the Preferences options .. 51Recording ....................................................... 51Sound .............................................................. 51Disc .................................................................. 52Access ............................................................. 52Features .......................................................... 52

System Menu - Setup

Accessing to the Setup options ............. 53System ....................................................... 53-54Time-date ....................................................... 54Analogue channels........................................ 54Video output .................................................. 54

Audio output ................................................. 55Language ......................................................... 55

Setting Access Control

About Access Control ............................. 56Changing the pin code ............................. 56Activating/Deactivating the child lock .. 56

Authorising discs .......................................... 57

Troubleshooting ............................. 58-62

Specifications ........................................... 63

Display panel symbols/

messages ................................................ 64-65

Glossary ......................................................... 66

TV System Guide .......................... 68-69

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CAUTION!High voltage! Do not open.You run the risk of getting anelectric shock.

The machine does not contain anyuser-serviceable parts. Please leaveall maintenance work to qualifiedpersonnel.

Setup

Finding a suitable location Place the set on a flat, hard and stablesurface. Do not place the set on a carpet. Do not position the set on top ofother equipment that might heat it up(e.g., receiver or amplifier). Do not put anything under the set(e.g., CDs, magazines).

Space for ventilation Place the apparatus in a location withadequate ventilation to prevent internalheat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4.5)clearance from the rear and the top ofthe set and 5cm (2.3) from the left andright to prevent overheating.

10cm (4.5") 10cm (4.5")

5cm (2.3")

5cm (2.3")

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,water and dust

Apparatus shall not be exposed todripping or splashing. Do not place any sources of danger onthe apparatus (e.g., liquid filled objects,lighted candles).

Care and Safety Information

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur because the discinside the recorder is dirty (frozenpicture, sound disruptions, picturedistortions). To avoid these problems,discs should be cleaned on a regularbasis.

To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaningcloth and wipe the disc from the centerto the edge in a straight line.

CAUTION!Do not use solvents such as benzene,thinner, commercially available cleaners,or anti-static sprays intended for discs.

Since the optical unit ( laser) of the DVDrecorder operates at a higher power thanregular DVD or CD players, cleaning CDsintended for DVD or CD players maydamage the optical unit (laser). Therefore,refrain from using a cleaning CD.

About recycling

These operating instructions have beenprinted on non-polluting paper. Thiselectronic equipment contains a largenumber 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 regulationsregarding disposal of packaging materials,exhausted batteries, and old equipment.

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General Information

Introduction

Your Philips DVD recorder allows you torecord the TV programmes or duplicatecamcorder recordings to a DVD+RW orDVD+R and play pre-recorded DVDs.The recordings you make on theRecorder will play on some DVD playersand DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discshave to be finalised before they can beplayed on other DVD players.

Please take the time to read this usermanual before using your DVD recorder.It contains important information andnotes regarding operation.

Helpful Hints: If you have questions or if problems comeup during operation, please see the chapter'Troubleshooting'. If you need further assistance, please callthe customer support service for yourcountry. The corresponding telephonenumbers and e-mail addresses are given inthe guarantee booklet.

Accessories supplied

Remote control and batteries AV (audio/video) cables Antennacable Quick Use Guide

Region codes

DVD films are usually not released at thesame time in all regions of the world, thus

all DVD players/recorders are keyed to aspecific region code.

The regional code is shown at the backpanel of this device. If the DVD ismarked with a different region code, itcannot be played on this device.

Region DVD that canbe played

ALL

Asia Pacific,

Taiwan, Korea

China, Calcos Islands,

Walls and Futuna

Islands

Australia,

NewZealand,

Latam

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ALLLL

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General

The necessary cable connections must bemade before you can record or playbackTV programmes using your DVDrecorder.

Selecting a suitable connection toyour TV

When you install your DVD recorder forthe first time, select one of the followingoptions to connect the DVD recorderand your TV.

G Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr sockets

Select this if your TV is equipped with acomponent video sockets. It provides thebest picture quality (see pages 9).

G Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C)

socket

Select this if your TV is equipped with aS-Video (SVHS) socket. It providesexcellent picture quality (see page 10).

G Option 3: Using Video (CVBS)

socket

Select this if your TV is equipped with aVideo (CVBS) socket. It provides goodpicture quality (see page 11).

Connecting to TV

Setting the TV to the correct videoin channel

1 Press STANDBY-ON2 on the DVD

recorder to turn it on.

2 Turn on the TV and set it to the correct

video-in channel. You should see the blueDVD background screen or the firstinstallation screen on the TV.Usually this channel is between thelowest and highest channels and may be

called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See yourTVs manual for more details.Or, you may go to channel 1 on yourTV, then press the Channel down buttonrepeatedly until you see the Video Inchannel.Or, the TV remote control may have abutton or switch that chooses differentvideo modes.

IMPORTANT!When you complete theconnections and turn on the DVD

recorder for the first time, you mustcomplete the First Installation. Thisset up TV channels, menu languagesand other features (see pages20~21).

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Connecting to TV (contd)

The Component Video (Y Pb Pr) methodof transmitting pictures produces thehighest quality as the video signal is splitinto its Y (brightness), Pb and Pr (blueminus brightness, red minus brightness)components. The signals are transmittedvia separate cables. The cables and the

associated sockets are mostly colouredred, green and blue.

Have the following cables ready:1) Antenna cable2) Component video cable (red/green/blue,

not supplied)3) Audio cables (red/white)

1 Turn off your TV and remove the antenna

cable from your TV (or Satellite Receiver/Cable Box). Insert it to the ANTENNAinput socket at the back of the DVDrecorder.

2 Use the supplied antenna cable toconnect the DVD recorders TV outputsocket to the antenna input socket at theback of your TV set.

3 Use the component video cable to

connect the DVD recordersCOMPONENT VIDEO(OUT 1)sockets to the corresponding componentvideo input sockets (or labelled as YUV orY Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) at the back of your TV set.Matching the colour of the sockets and

the speaker cables.

4 Use an audio cable (red/white) to

connect the DVD recordersAUDIO L/R (OUT 1) socket to theaudio input socket at the back of your TVset (or labelled as AV In or Audio In).

5 Connect the power cable from the DVD

recorders ~ MAINS to the power supply.


recorder to turn it on.The message 'IS THE TV ON?'appears on the display panel.

7 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct

Video In channel at the TV (see page 8).The first installation menu{ Language and Country } will appearon the TV.

8 Proceed topage 20 to continue the first

installation.

Option 1: Using Y Pb Pr

sockets

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Antenna orSatellite/Cable TV signal

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This connecting cable, also known as theSVHS cable, is used to transmit thebrightness signal (Y signal) and coloursignal (C signal) separately. This mini DINsocket is also called a Hosiden jack.

Have the following cables ready:1) Antenna cable2) S-Video (SVHS) cable (not supplied)3) Audio cables (red/white)



2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

connect the DVD recorders TV outputsocket to the antenna input socket at theback of your TV set

3 Use an S-Video (SVHS) cable to connectthe DVD recorders S-VIDEO (Y/C)(OUT 2) socket to the S-Video Insocket at the back of your TV set (orlabelled as S-Video In or SVHS).

Option 2 : Using S-Video

(Y/C) socket

1


connect the DVD recordersAUDIO L/R (OUT 2) socket to theaudio input socket at the back of your TVset (or labelled as AV In or Audio In).


recorders ~ MAINS to the powersupply.






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This cable, usually featuring yellow cinchplugs, is used for transmitting theComposite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). Inthis method of transmission, the coloursignal and the brightness signal aretransmitted on the same cable.

Have the following cables ready:1) Antenna cable2) AV cables (yellow/red/white)



2 Use the supplied antenna cable to

connect the DVD recorders TV outputsocket to the antenna input socket at theback of your TV set.

3 Use the supplied AV cables (yellow plug)to connect the DVD recorders VIDEO(CVBS) (OUT 2) socket to the VideoIn socket at the back of your TV set (orlabelled as Video In, AV In or Composite).

Option 3 : Using Video

(CVBS) socket

1

4 Use the supplied AV cables (red/white

plugs) to connect the DVD recordersAUDIO L/R (OUT 2) socket to theaudio input socket at the back of your TVset (or labelled as AV In or Audio In).


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Connecting to Additional Devices

You can connect a video cassetterecorder (VCR), DVD player, decoder,satellite receiver or cable box to theinput sockets at the back of the DVDrecorder (IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT 2).The possible connection is depending onthe capabilities of the additional devices.

Switching between S-Video input andVideo (CVBS) input takes placeautomatically. If both are used forconnecting to external devices, the signalfrom S-Video socket has priority.

The COMPONENT VIDEO (IN-EXT1)sockets are designed only for interlacedsignals. Progressive Scan input signalscannot be processed by the DVDrecorder.

Connecting a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box

1 If your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box has

only a single antenna output (RF OUT orTO TV), use the antenna cable to connectit with the ANTENNA input socket atthe back of the DVD recorder.

ANTENNA

OUTIN

CH3 CH4

2 For complete connection to your TV set,

see pages 9~11 for details.

G Alternatively, you can connect it to theVIDEO (CVBS) (or S-VIDEO (Y/C))and AUDIO L/R input sockets at theback of the DVD recorder if yourSatellite Receiver/Cable Box has the sameoutput sockets.To watch/record the programmes,press TUNER on the remote control,then press 34 to select EXT 2.

AUDIO OUT

R L

VIDEOOUT

TO TVINT IN

CH3 CH4

Cable TV or

Satellite signal

Using the input sockets

(IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2)

SatelliteReceiver/

Cable Box

Satellite

Receiver/Cable Box

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VCR/DVD player

Connecting Additional Devices (contd)

Connecting a VCR/DVD player

You will need this connection if you wantto record the video tapes or discs to aDVD+R(W)s.

Option 1

1 Use a component video cable (red/green/

blue) to connect the DVD recordersCOMPONENT VIDEO(IN-EXT1)input sockets to the corresponding

component video output sockets on theVCR/DVD player.


connect the DVD recorders AUDIOL/R (IN-EXT1) input sockets to theaudio output socket on the VCR/DVDplayer.

COMPONENTVIDEO OUT

Y

Pr

Pb

Before start operating, press TUNER onthe remote control, then press 34 toselect EXT 1 .For recording, see pages 35~36.

Option 2

1 Use a S-video cable to connect the DVD

recorders S-VIDEO (Y/C) (IN-EXT2)input socket to the corresponding S-VHSoutput socket on the VCR/DVD player(as shown on the below illustration).OR

Use a video (CVBS) cable to connect theDVD recorders VIDEO (CVBS)(IN-EXT2) input socket to thecorresponding video output socket on the

VCR/DVD player.


connect the DVD recorders AUDIOL/R (IN-EXT2) input sockets to theaudio output socket on the VCR/DVDplayer.

COMPONENTVIDEO OUT

Y

Pr

Pb

Before start operating, press TUNER onthe remote control, then press 34 toselect EXT 2.For recording, see pages 35~36.

Helpful Hint: Most prerecorded video cassettes and

DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copythem, the message 'COPY PRO' appears onthe display panel. Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TVset. If there is a video recorder or anadditional devices in between, the picturequality may be poor because of the copyprotection system built into the video recorder.

VCR/DVD player

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You can use the front sockets to copycamcorder recordings. These sockets arelocated behind the flap on the right handside.

Option 1: Using DV IN socket

Use this connection if you have a Digital

Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DVsocket will conforms to the i.LINKstandard. It provides the best picturequality.

G Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable to connect theDVD recorders DV IN socket to theappropriate DV output socket on thecamcorder.

Before start operating, select CAM 2 asthe input channel.For recording, see pages 35~36.

Helpful Hints:

The DV IN jack is not support theconnection to a Personal Computer. The DV socket on this recorder can onlyreceive input signals, it cannot output signals.

Connecting a camcorder to

the front sockets

Connecting Additional Devices (contd)

CH- CH+

S-VIDEO OUT

L

R

VIDEO OUT

OR

AUDIO OUT

12

CH- CH+

DV OUT

Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In orVIDEO In socket

Use S-VIDEO connection if you have aHi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It providesvery good picture quality.

Alternatively, you can use VIDEOconnection if your camcorder has only a

single video output (Composite Video,CVBS). It provides good picture quality.

1 Use a S-video cable to connect the DVD

recorders S-VIDEO input socket to theappropriate S-VHS output socket on thecamcorder.OR

Use a video cable (yellow plug) toconnect the DVD recorders VIDEOinput socket to the appropriate videooutput socket on the camcorder.


connect the DVD recordersAUDIO L/R input socket to the audiooutput socket on the camcorder.

Before start operating, select CAM1 asthe input channel.For recording, see pages 35~36.

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Connecting to Additional Devices (contd)

Using analogue audio output

sockets

STEREO AUDIO IN

L

R

Using digital/optical audio

output sockets

DIGITAL INOPTICAL IN

OR

You can connect the DVD recorder to atwo channel stereo system or receiver inorder to enjoy the stereo sound system.

G Use an audio cable to connectAUDIO L/R (OUT 2) (red/white)sockets to one of the following deviceswith the same input sockets :

a stereo system (for example, mini systemor TV) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic a receiver with two channel analogue

stereo

Before start operating, set the AnalogueOutput accordingly (see page 51).Choose a sound mode setting that ismost compatible with the connecteddevices.

CAUTION!Do not use the Phono input on an

amplifier to connect to the DVDrecorder. This input socket is designedonly for record players withoutpreamplifiers. The DVD recorder or theamplifier may be damaged as a result.

You can connect the DVD recorder to aA/V receiver or amplifier in order toenjoy the home theatre systemssurround sound capabilities.

G Use a coaxial cable to connectCOAXIAL socket (or use an opticalfiber-optic cable to connect OPTICAL

socket) to one of the following deviceswith the same input socket : an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a

digital multi-channel sound decoder a receiver with two channel digital stereo

(PCM)

Before start operating, set the DigitalOutput accordingly (see page 55). If theDigital Output setting does not matchyour stereos capabilities, the stereo mayproduce a strong, distorted sound or nosound at all.

Helpful Hints: Digital multi-channel sound offers the bestpossible sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier thatsupports at least one of the audio formats ofthe DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital).See your receivers manual for details. Remove the dust caps from the digitaloptical connections before use.

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Remote Control

1 STANDBY-ON2 Turn on or off the DVD recorder.

2 TIMER

Access or exit the timer recording menu.3 SYSTEM-MENU Access or exit the system menu.

CH-

CH+

4 12: Cursor buttons for moving to theleft or right.34: Cursor buttons for moving up/downor going to the next/previous channel.

5 SELECT Select a function. Toggle between upper and lower case

characters while using the alphanumerickeypad.

6 REC 0

Start recording the current TV channel orthe current video input source.

7 Skip to previous or next Chapter/Track. Holding down the button for fast reverse

or fast forward function.

8 RETURN Return to the previous menu on a video

CD (VCD) or some DVDs.

9 Colour coded buttons A number of functions is available via the

colour coded button. These functions aredisplayed in the bottom of the on-screen

menu wherever applicable.

0 TUNER Switch to internal tuner mode (TV

programmes, external channels).

! REC MODE Select a recording speed : M1, M2, M2x,

M3, M4, M6 or M8. This determines thequality of the recording and the amount/length of time you can record on aDVD+R(W).

@ TV/DVD No function.

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Remote Control (contd)

# Alphanumeric keypad Enter numbers or letters in appropriate

entry fields. Select a chapter/track number to play. Select a TV channel while in internal

tuner mode.

$ BROWSER Display the on-screen Media Browser

that allows you to browse through andmanage the contents stored in thecurrently loaded disc.

% DISC-MENU Access to DVDs disc menu or Index

Picture screen of a DVD+R(W).

^ OK Store or confirm an entry.

& EDIT Access or exit the edit menu.

* STOP9 Stop playback/recording. Holding down the button will open or

close the disc tray.

( PLAY2

Play a disc.

) PAUSE ; Pause the playback or recording. Press repeatedly to advance a paused

picture one frame at a time.

T/C (Title/Chapter) Select a 'T'(title)/'C'(chapter) directly on

the menu bar.

TV VOL+++++/----- Adjust the volume of the TV set (for

Philips TV with RC5 code only).

DVD MODE Switch to DVD source mode.

After that, you cannot use the buttons onthe remote control to operate yourPhilips TV.

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22

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15

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CH-

CH+

24

TV MODE Switch to TV source mode.

After that, you may use the followingbuttons to control most of the Philips TV

set: STANDBY2: Turn off the TV set. 0-9: Press to select a TV channel at the

TV. 34 : Press to change TV channels at

the TV.

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Inserting Batteries

1

3

2

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,

following the indications (+-) inside thecompartment.

3 Close the cover.

CAUTION! Remove batteries if they areexhausted or if the remote controlis not to be used for a long time. Do not mix batteries (old and newor carbon and alkaline, etc.). Batteries contain chemicalsubstances, so they should bedisposed of properly.

Using the remote control tooperate the system

1 Aim the remote

control directly at theremote sensor (iR)on the front panel.

2 Select the source you

wish to control bypressing one of thesource select buttons

on the remotecontrol (for exampleTV-MODE, DVD-MODE).

3 Then select the

desired function (forexample S, T).

Using the alphanumeric keypad toenter the characters

Press a number button as often as therequired character or the numberappears.

To enter language-dependent characters,press or on the correspondingcharacter.

To enter a space, press button {1}.

Remote Control (contd)

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Sockets behind the flap

Flip down the door as indicated by theOPEN 2 label at the right hand corner.

0 S-VIDEO S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders

or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (inputchannel number 'CAM 1').

! VIDEO Video input for camcorders or video

recorders (input channel number'CAM 1').

@ L/R AUDIO Audio input for camcorders or video

recorders (input channel number'CAM 1').

# DV IN Input for digital camcorders or other

suitable devices using this connector(input channel number 'CAM 2').

1 STANDBY-ON2 Turn on or off the DVD recorder.

2 Disc tray

3 OPEN/CLOSE Open or close the disc tray.

4 Display panel Show information about the current

status of the DVD recorder.

5 PLAY2 Play a disc.

6 REC0 Start recording the current TV channel or

the current video input source.

7 PREV/CH- Go to the previous chapter/track, do a

reverse search, or go to the previouschannel.

8 STOP9 Stop playback/recording.

9 NEXT/CH+ Go to the next chapter/track, do a

forward search, or go to the nextchannel.

Front Panel

1.3

CH- CH+

DV IN

CAM2

1 2 985 6 743

0

! @ #

CAM1

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6 Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to confirm.The { TV Format } menu appears onthe TV.

TV FORMAT

Select your TV format

TV Format

Done

4:3 Panscan

4:3 Letterbox

16:9

7 Select { TV Format } and press 2.

8 Press 34 to select the desired TV

screen format, then press 1 to confirm.The format you selected will only beused if you insert a DVD that containsthe same format.

9 Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to confirm.The { Channel Search } menuappears on the TV.

CHANNEL SEARCH

Automatic channel search will find and

store all channels. Make sure to connect

the antenna.

Search channels

Skip Search

Start

First Installation

The First Installation menu will appearthe very first time you turn on the DVDrecorder. These settings will help you setup the basic DVD recorder featureseasily, including TV channels and languageoptions.

IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV andselect the correct Video In channel

to see the First Installation menu. You have to complete the FirstInstallation before start operatingthe DVD recorder.

1 Press STANDBY-ON2 to turn on the

DVD recorder.The { Language and Country }menu appears on the TV.

LANGUAGE AND COUNTRY

Select Language and Country

Language

Country

Done

Menu

English

Spanish

French

2 Select { Language } and press 2.

3 Press 34 to select the desired language

for the on-screen display (OSD) menu,then press 1 to confirm.

4 Press 4 to select { Country } and press

2 to enter the selection field.

5 Press 34 to select the country of your

residence, then press 1 to confirm.

Installing the DVD Recorder

TIPS: Press OKto exit the first installation menu.Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu item.

16:9

4:3 Letterbox

4:3 Panscan

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Note: Make sure you have successfullymade all the required connections to theDVD recorder, the TV and SatelliteReceiver/Cable Box (if any) and switchedthem on. The automatic channel searchwill detect the signals and save all theavailable programme channels.

0 Press OKagain to start automatic TV

channel search.The automatic search may take 15minutes.

! When TV channel search complete, press

OKto continue.The { Time and Date } menu appearson the TV.

TIME AND DATE

Check time and date and correct if

necessary

Time

Date

Done

09:00 PM

26.06.2004

OK

" Check if the information on the menu is

correct. If required changes, follow steps 4~8of Setting the time and date on page 25.

Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK

to save the changes.The first installation is now complete.The first tuned TV channel appears.

The DVD recorder is ready for use!

Installing the DVD Recorder(contd)

TIPS: Press OKto exit the first installation menu.Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu item.

Helpful Hints: If the DVD recorder cannot find any TVstations, select programme number {1} onthe TV set or check the cable connectionfrom the antenna socket to the DVDrecorder and TV set. If the sound or picture is distorted on anyof the stored TV channels , see pages 22~24TV channel programming for manual TVsearch or fine-tuning.

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TV channel programming

Although the DVD recorder selectsavailable TV channels during firstinstallation, you may want to repeat theprocess later if more channels becomeavailable in your area or if you arereinstalling the DVD recorder.

Automatic TV channel search

This will erase and replace all previouslystored TV channels.

1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote

control.The system menu appears on the TV.

2 Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up }.

3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { Analogue

Ch. }.

DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1

Analogue Ch.

STOP

Set-up

Auto search

Sort

FavouritesPresetEntry

4 Press 4 to select{ Auto search }and

press 2 to confirm.The automatic TV channel searchstarts. This allows the DVD recorder tosave all available TV channels.This process may take several minutes.Once complete, the total number ofchannels found appears on the TV.

Sorting the TV channels

You may not agree with the sequence inwhich the individual TV channels havebeen allocated to the programmenumbers. You can use this function torearrange all the stored TV channels.

1 Press SYSTEM-MENU.

The system menu appears on the TV.


3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { AnalogueCh. }.

4 Press 4 repeatedly to select { Sort } and

press 2 to confirm.A list of TV channel programmesappears.

5 Press 34 to select the TV channel that

you want to change, then press OKtoselect.

Sort channel ZDF

001 ARD002 ZDF003 ORF2

004 BC2005 CHAN006 RTL4007 SBS6

001 ARD

003 ORF2004 BC2

005 CHAN006 RTL4007 SBS6

6 Press 34 to shift the TV channel to the

desired position and press OKtoconfirm.

The TV channel will be inserted afterthe current position.

001 ARD002 ORF2

003 BC2004 CHAN005 RTL4006 ZDF007 SBS6

7 Repeat steps 5~6 until you have sorted/

deleted all the TV channels you want.

TIPS: Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

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Setting favourite TV channels

You can set your favorite TV channels forquick access by using the channel up/down button on the remote control.




3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { Analogue

Ch. }.

4 Press 4 repeatedly to select

{ Favourites } and press 2 to confirm.A list of TV channel programmesappears.

Favourites

CH01

CH02 NBC

CH03

CH04

CH05

CH06 MTV

CH07

5 Press 34 to select the TV channel, then

press OKto choose either delete fromor add to the list.

The add channels are marked.You can access these channels by pressing34 on the remote control.The delete channels are unmarked.You can only access these channels bypressing the corresponding numberbutton on the remote control.

Manual TV channel search

In some cases, not all of the available TVchannels may have been found and storedduring first installation. In this case, youwill need to search for and store themissing or coded TV channels manually.




3 Press 2 repeatedly to select { AnalogueCh. }.

Preset


Analogue Ch.

STOP

Set-up

Auto search

Sort


Analogue Ch.

STOP

Set-up

Favourites

Preset

Preset Name

TV system

Fine Tune

Entry

4 Press 4 to select { Entry } and press 2

to confirm.Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 toenter the frequency or channel of the TVstation, then press OKand followed bythe matching colour coded button toselect { Store }.

ORG Press the matching colour coded button

on the remote control to select{ Search }.The search always goes by increasingfrequency or channel number.


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5 Press 4 to select { Preset } and press 2

to confirm.Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 toenter the preset number for the channelto store (e.g., '01'), then press thematching colour coded button to select{ Store }.

6 Press 4 to select { Preset name } and

press 2 to confirm.Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 toenter the preset name for the foundchannel or preset, then press thematching colour coded button to select{ Store }.Maximum four characters for presetname.

7 Repeat steps 4~6 to search for other

TV channels.

8 Press 4 to select { TV system } and

press 2 to confirm.Use 34 to select the TV system thatproduces the least distortion of pictureand sound, then press 1 to confirm.

The available TV system broadcastformat for selection : { PAL-BG, PAL-I,PAL-DK, SECAM-BG, SECAM-DK,SECAM-LL }. See pages 68~69 for moreinformation.


Fine tuning the TV channels

Preset


Analogue Ch.

STOP

Set-up

Preset Name

TV system

Fine Tune

1Move to { Finetune } and press

2.

2 Press 12 to fine-tune the TV channel

manually, then press the matching colourcoded button to select { Store }.

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Setting the time and date

If the DVD recorder does not set thetime and date correctly, you can set theclock manually by following the stepsbelow.


control.The system menu appears on the TV.


3 Press 2 repeatedly to select{ Time-date }.


Time-date

STOP

Set-up

Time

Date

4 Press 4 to select { Time } and press 2 to

enter the time field.

{ 00 : 00 AM/PM } (hours : minutes.)

5 Press 34 to change the first digit and

press 2 to go to the next digit field.

6 Repeat step 5 until the time is entered

correctly, then press OKto confirm.

7 Press 4 to select { Date } and press 2 to

enter the date field. { 00 : 00 : 0000 } (day : month : year).

8 Repeat step 5 until the date is entered

correctly, then press OKto confirm.

Setting the language

You can select the language for subtitlesand audio for DVD playback. For someDVDs, the subtitle/audio language can onlybe changed via the DVD disc menu. If theselected language is not available on thedisc, the discs default setting language willbe used instead.

The menu language (on-screen display)for the system will remain as you set it.

1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remotecontrol.The system menu appears on the TV.


3 Press 2 repeatedly to select

{ Language }.


Language

STOP

Set-up

Menu

Audio

Subtitle

Country

4 Press 34 to select one of the options

below at a time, then press 2. { Menu }: language of the OSD menu { Audio }: playback audio language { Subtitle }: subtitle language { Country }: location

5 Press 34 to select a desired language

and press 1 to confirm.

6 Repeat steps 4~5 for other settings.


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PlaybackIMPORTANT! If the inhibit icon (XError)appears on the TV screen when abutton is pressed, it means thefunction is not available on thecurrent disc or at the current time. DVD discs and players aredesigned with regional restrictions.Before playing a disc, make sure thedisc is for the same zone as yourplayer. Do not push on the disc tray or

put any objects other than discs onthe disc tray. It may cause the discplayer to malfunction.

Inserting a disc

1 Press STANDBY-ON2 to turn on the

DVD recorder.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE/ on the front of

the DVD recorder.The disc tray opens.

G You can also hold down the STOP9button on the remote control to openand close the disc tray.

3 Carefully place the disc into the tray with

the label facing up, then pressOPEN/CLOSE/.

Make sure the disc label is facing up.For double-sided discs, load the side youwant to play facing up.


Video In channel at the TV.

5 Playback will start automatically or a

dialogue will appear on the TV (see nextpage).

Playable discs

Using this DVD Recorder, you can playand record on the following discs:

Recording and Playback

DVD+RW(DVD plusRewritable); can be recorded on

over and over.

DVD+R(DVD plus Recordable);can be recorded only once.

Playback only:

DVD Video(Digital VersatileDisc)

DVD-R(DVD minusRecordable);can only be played back when the

recording was made in 'video mode'

and the recording was finalised.

DVD-RW(DVD minusRewritable); can only be played

back when the recording was made

in 'video mode'

.

Audio CD(Compact DiscDigitalAudio)

MP3-CD

Video CD(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

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

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

Recordable

ReWritable

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the configuration and characteristicsof the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.

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Playback(contd)

Starting disc playback

G If a dialogue appears on the TV showing :{ Do you want to access the disccontent?}. Select { Yes } to show the disc contentmenu (see page 47 Browsing the discs). Select { No } to return to the lastactive mode. If you want to remove this dialogue,you have to enable the { Auto play }function (see page 52).

G If the pin code entry dialogue appears onthe TV, this means that the child lock/parental control was activated for theinserted disc (see pages 56~57).Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 onthe remote control to enter your pincode (password).

G For more playback features, see pages29~32 Additional Playback Features.

Playing a DVD video disc

Normally the DVD disc contains a disc

menu. You may have to make yourselection (e.g., subtitle or audio language)within the disc menu.

1 Insert a DVD.

To access the disc menuG Press DISC-MENU on the remote

control. Use alphanumeric keypad 0-9to input your selection or use 34 toselect a play option and press OKtoconfirm.

To select the previous or nextchapter/title marker

G During playback, press T/C on theremote to select Title or Chapter, thenpress / .

2 To stop playback, press STOP9.

Playing a (Super) Video CDs

(Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC'(Play Back Control). This allows you toplay the video CDs interactively, followingthe menu on the display.

1 Insert a (Super) Video CD.

If the PBC is on, the disc indexmenu will appear on the TV

2 Use alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to inputyour selection or use 34 to select a playoption and press OKto confirm.

G Press RETURN on the remote controlwill return to the previous menu.


Helpful Hint: 'PBC' mode is turned off by default. If youwant to view the disc index menu, you haveto turn on the 'PBC' mode (see page 54).

Playing an audio CD

1 Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.


The track number and total play timeappear on the display panel.

Helpful Hint: If the TV is turned on, the Audio CD displaywill appear on the screen. During playback,the number of the current track will beshown on the screen and display.


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Playback(contd)

Playing a picture disc (slide show)

You can display JPEG pictures in theselected roll automatically one after theother at adjustable intervals.

1 Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, DVD+RW,

DVD+R).

If the picture overview appears onthe TV

2 Use 1234 to navigate within the menuand select a photo roll folder to play.

3 Press PLAY 2 to start the slide show

playback.OR

G Press OKto show 12 thumbnail pictures.You can use 1234 to select a picturefile, then press PLAY 2 to beginplayback.

4 During playback, you can select to zoom,

flip or rotate the picture.Press EDIT and followed by thematching colour coded button on theremote control.

5 To stop playback, press STOP9. The picture overview appears.

Supported JPEG picture formats

This DVD recorder can read JPEGpictures stored on a CD-ROM, PictureCD, or DVD.

File format: The file extension has to be '*.JPG' and not'*.JPEG'. It can only display DCF-standard stillpictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF. It cannotplay back moving pictures, Motion JPEG,

progressive JPEG and other formats, orpictures in formats other than JPEG, orpictures associated with sound e.g. AVI-files. It may require longer time for the DVDrecorder to display the disc content on the TVdue to the large number of songs/picturescompiled into one disc.

Playing a DVD+R(W) disc

1 Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc.

If the disc content menu appears onthe TV

2 Use 1234 to navigate within themenu and select a title to play, then pressPLAY2.


Helpful Hint: If the message 'EMPTY DISC' appearson the display panel, this means that thereare no recordings on this disc.

Playing an MP3 CD

1 Insert an MP3 CD.

If the disc content menu appears onthe TV

2 Use 1234 to navigate within themenu and select the album and track toplay, then press PLAY2.

3During playback, you can press

/

toselect the next/previous track.


The number of albums appears on thedisplay.

Helpful Hints: Only the first session of a multi-session CDwill be played back. Further information on the album, trackand artist will also be displayed on the TV ifincluded in the ID tag.


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Using Toolbar options


control. The system menu appears on the TV.

2 At { Toolbar }, press 2 to select

{ Options }.


[PLAY] [EDIT] [OK] = PLAY

Options

STOP

Toolbar

Subtitle

Audio

Angle

Zoom

Time search

Audio Subtiltle Repeat Repeat A-B

3 Press 34 to select the setting you want

to adjust. If the selection in the menu is greyedout, that means the feature is notavailable or not possible to change at thecurrent state. Instructions for adjusting the settingsare provided in the following pages.

4 To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU.

Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs withmultiple subtitle languages, you canchange the language you want whileplaying DVD.This function can also be accessed via theGreen button on the remote control.

1 Press 4 to select { Subtitle } and press

2 to enter its options.

2 Press 4 repeatedly until the language you

want is selected, then press 1 to confirm.The languages may be numbered orabbreviated, such as En for English. If the language selected is not availableon the disc , the discs default settinglanguage will be used instead.

Helpful Hint: Some DVDs discs allow subtitle languagechanges only via the DVD disc menu. Toaccess the disc menu, press DISC-MENU.

Additional Playback Features

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Zooming in

This option allows you to enlarge thepicture on the screen and to pan throughthe enlarged picture.

1 Press 4 to select { Zoom } and press 2to enter zoom in mode.The zoom status bar appears anddisplays the zoom factor.

[CURSOR][OK] = Zoom In, [RETURN]=Zoom Out, [ZOOM] = Exit

Zoom 2

Rotate Zoom InEnd Zoom Out

2 Press OKon the remote to zoom in or

RETURN to zoom out.

3 Use 1234 to pan through the zoomed

picture.

4 To exit zoom mode, press

SYSTEM-MENU

Time searchThis option allows you to skip to aspecific point in the current disc.

1 Press 4 to select { Time search } andpress 2 to enter the time field.The time shows the elapsed playingtime of the current disc (hours : minutes).

2 Press 34 to change the digit and press

2 to go to the next digit field.

G You may also use the alphanumerickeypad 0-9 to enter the correct digitdirectly.

3 Press OKto confirm.

Playback skips to the selected time.

Changing audio soundtracklanguage

This operation works only on DVDs withmultiple soundtrack language or VCDswith multiple audio channel.This function can also be accessed via theRed button on the remote control.

1 Press 4 to select { Audio } and press 2

to enter its options.

2 Press 4 repeatedly until the audio

language you want is selected, then press1 to confirm.The languages may be numbered orabbreviated, such as En for English. If the language selected is not availableon the disc , the discs default settinglanguage will be used instead.

Helpful Hint: Some DVDs allow soundtrack languagechanges only via the DVD disc menu. Toaccess the Disc Menu, press DISC-MENU.

Switching camera anglesThis option is only available with DVDsthat contain sequences recorded fromdifferent camera angles. This allows youto view the picture from different angles.

1 Press 4 to select { Angle } and press 2to enter its options.The camera angles available forselection appears.

2 Press 34 to select the camera angle you

want to switch to, then press 1 toconfirm.

Additional Playback Features (contd)


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Changing to another title/

chapter/track

When a disc contains more than onetrack, title or chapter, you can change to adifferent track, title or chapter as follows.

During playback,

G Press to go to the next title/chapter/track.

G Press to return to the start of the

current title/chapter/track. Pressing twice can return to the start of theprevious title/chapter/track.

OR

G Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 toinput the title/chapter/track number.

OR

G Press T/C on the remote control toselect T (title) or C (chapter).

OR

G Press BROWSER on the remote

control to display the titles list. Thenpress 34 to select a title and press OKto start playback.

Searching forwards/

backwards

You can fast forward or fast reverse adisc at four, eight or thirty two timesnormal playback speed.

1 During playback, hold down (reverse)

or (forward) to switch to the searchfunction. The Search status bar appears. Itdisplays the Search speed (-32x, -8x, -4x,

4x, 8x or 32x). The sound will be mute.

2 Press the (reverse) or (forward)

button to cycle through the searchspeeds.

3 To resume normal playback, press

PLAY 2.

Pausing playback / slow

motion play

1 During playback, press PAUSE;topause playback and display a still picture.

2 Hold down (reverse) or (forward)

to start reverse or forward slow motionplayback. Pressing or repeatedly to switchbetween different slow motion speed(-1/2, -1/4, -1/8, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8).

3 To resume normal playback, press

PLAY 2.



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Selecting various play mode

Repeat play

You can select a Chapter, Track, Title orthe entire disc for repeat playback.

1 Press Yellow button { REPEAT }

repeatedly on the remote control toselect one of the repeat options.Repeat chapter (DVD, DVD+R[W]only)

Repeat track/titleRepeat album/playlist (if applicable)Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio

CD, DVD+R[W] only)Repeat off

2 To cancel repeat playback, press the

Yellow button repeatedly until therepeat mode is off or press STOP9.

Repeating a specific segment (A-B)

You can repeat the playback of a specificsegment within a title/chapter/track. Todo this, you must mark the start and end

of the segment you want.

1 During playback, press Blue button

{ REPEAT A-B } on the remote control.This indicates that the start point hasbeen marked.

2 Press Blue button (REPEAT A-B) on the

remote control again to mark the end ofthe segment.A visual marker is placed on theprogramme bar. Playback skips to the start of themarked segment. The segment is

repeated until the repeat mode iscancelled.

3 To cancel repeat playback, press Blue

button again.


Shuffle play

Select shuffle play mode to allow theDVD recorder to randomly select andplay tracks on the disc (MP3 and audioCDs only).

1 Press Green button { SHUFFLE } on the

remote control. It will start playback of all the chapterswithin the title in a random order.

2 To cancel shuffle playback, press Green

button again.

Scan disc

This function allows you to preview thefirst 10 seconds of each track (CD, VCDor DVD+RW only) on the disc.

1 During playback, press Red button

{ SCAN } on the remote control.The DVD recorder skips to the nexttrack after 10 seconds of playback.

2 To exit Scan disc mode, press Red button

again.Normal playback resumes at thecurrent track.


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Discs for recording

Two different formats of DVD recordablediscs can be used with this DVDrecorder:

DVD+RW(DVD plus Rewritable) Discs are re-writable can be used formultiple recordings once existing data is

erased.

DVD+R(DVD plus Recordable) It can only be recorded once. Afteryou finalise a DVD+R, you cannot recordon it or edit it any more. Each new recording is always added atthe end of all previous recordings asexisting recordings cannot beoverwritten. Editing can be made on DVD+R discsas long as they have not been finalised. Itis also possible to create additionalchapter markings. You can also delete unwantedrecordings. However, the disc spaceoccupied by the deleted recordingscannot be recovered for furtherrecording. To play a DVD+R disc on other DVDplayer, it must be finalised (see page 43Finalising disc (DVD+R)). After this isdone, no more data can be added to thedisc.

IMPORTANT!Unrecordable picturesTelevision programmes, films, video tapes,discs, and other materials may becopyrighted, it cannot be recorded onthis recorder.

Recording settings

Before recording, you may have to set upthe recording mode or select the settings

that best suit your needs andrequirements.


control.The system menu appears on TV.

2 Press 4 to select { Preferences }.

3 Press 2 to select { Recording }.


[PLAY] [EDIT] [OK] = PLAY

Recording

STOP

Preferences

Record mode

Language

M2x

Chapters

Filter

4 Press 34 to select the setting for

recording. Instructions for adjusting the settingsare provided in the following pages.

5 To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU.

TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see Finalising disc (DVD+R).TIPS: Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

Recording

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Recording mode

The recording mode defines the picturequality of recordings and the maximumrecording time for a disc. Duringplayback, the correct picture quality willautomatically be selected.This function can also be accessed via theREC MODE button on the remotecontrol.

1 Press 4 to select { Record mode } and

press2

to enter its options.2 Press 34 to select one of the following

record modes.

Record

Mode

Picture Quality Maximum Recording

Time per Disc

M1

M2

M2x

M3

M4

M6

M8

High quality (HQ)

DVD quality-Standard Play (SP)

DVD quality-Standard Play Plus (SP+)

S-VHS quality-Long Play (LP)

VHS quality-Extended Play (EP)

VHS quality-Super Long Play (SLP)

VHS quality-Super Extended Play (SEP)

1 hour

2 hours

2.5 hours

3 hours

4 hours

6 hours

8 hours

3 Press 1 to confirm.

Recording language

Some TV programmes broadcastadditional audio language (2-channelsound). For example, if a programme isavailable in English and Spanish, withSpanish being the second language option.You can select the language you want asthe default setting for recording. Thissetting will only active if a TV programmeis transmitted in 2-channel sound.

When you play the recording, you can

play only in the audio you recorded.

1 Press 4 to select { Language } and press


2 Press 2 to select one of the options.

{ Lang. I } : Original broadcastlanguage. { Lang. II } : Additional audio language(2-channel sound).


Inserting chapter markers

You can insert a chapter markers within atitle during recording. This lets youaccess specific points on the recordeddisc as you would choose a chapter on aDVD.

1 Press 4 to select { Chapters } and press



{ Off} : Disable this feature. { Standard } : A chapter marker willbe automatically inserted duringrecording, the interval will depend on therecording mode selected.


TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see Finalising disc (DVD+R).TIPS: Underlined option is the factory default setting.Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

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Filter mode

For long play or extended play recording,you can select a suitable filter mode tooptimise the video recording. The settingdoes not influence high quality orstandard play recording mode.

1 Press 4 to select { Filter} and press 2

to enter its options.


{ Standard } : Recording quality is asthe recording mode selected. { Sport } : Improve recording ofimages that move quickly. Optimise thepicture quality in record mode M3~M8.


Manual recording

Use the 'Manual recording' function tostart recording immediately (e.g., torecord a TV show already in progress).



2 Insert a DVD+R(W).

If a DVD+RW was inserted thatalready contains recordings, press 34to select the location where therecording should be started.

3 Press TUNER on the remote control to

see the TV programmes, then press 34to select the programme number youwish to record.

G To record from external device, pressbutton {0} on the remote control andfollowed by 4 to select the correct inputchannel that matches the socket to whichyou connected to the DVD recorder. { CAM 1 } : S-VIDEO or VIDEO withAUDIO L/R sockets at the front { CAM 2 } : DV IN socket at the front { EXT 1 } : IN-EXT1, COMPONENTVIDEO sockets at the back { EXT 2 } : IN-EXT2, S-VIDEO (Y/C)or VIDEO (CVBS) sockets at the back

4 Press REC 0 to start recording.

5 For recording from external device, youhave to start play on the external device.

G While recording in progress, you canpress OKto insert a chapter markerwherever necessary.

TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see Finalising disc (DVD+R).TIPS: Underlined option is the factory default setting.Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.

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6 To stop the recording, press STOP9.

MENU UPDATE or CREATE MENUappears on the display panel to indicatethat the DVD recorder is writing the listof contents. Wait until the messagedisappears before removing theDVD+R(W).

G If the end of a disc is reached duringrecording, recording will stop and theDVD recorder will turn off automatically.

Pausing a recording1 During recording, press PAUSE;.

You can use this function to avoidrecording commercials.

2 To continue recording, press REC 0.

Helpful Hints: If you insert recordings between existingrecordings, check the lengths of the old andnew recordings. If the new recording is toolong the subsequent recording (title/chapter)will be overwritten. The length of recording available depends

on the current recording mode and theamount of time available on the disc.

Manual recording with

automatic turn-off (One

Touch Recording)

1 Follow the steps 1~3 ofManual

Recording on page 35.

2 Press REC 0 on the remote control

twice to start 30 minutes recording.Each time you press REC 0 you will add30 minutes to the recording time.

The recorder will stop recording atthe designated end time and turn offautomatically.

G If you wish to delete the recording, pressSTOP9 while the display showing therecording time.

G To check the remaining recording timewhile recording in progress, pressSYSTEM-MENU.

TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see Finalising disc (DVD+R).

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Deleting a recording

You can delete a specific recording fromthe DVD+R(W).

1 Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an

unfinalised DVD+R.The Index Picture screen or disccontent menu appears on the TV.

2 Use 1234 to select an entry in the

menu.

3 Press the matching colour coded buttonon the remote control to select{ Delete }.The current recording will be deleted. For DVD+RW only, a new recordingcan now be made here.

G To delete all the recordings, see pages51~52 Accessing to the Preferencesoptions - Disc and select { Delete all }.

TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see Finalising disc (DVD+R).

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Introduction

Use 'Timer Recording to automaticallystart and stop a recording at a later date/time. The DVD recorder will tune to theright programme number and beginrecording at the specified time.

With this DVD recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings withina period of 15 days.

To make a programmed recording,your DVD recorder needs to know:

The date you want to make therecording.

The programme number of the TVchannel.

The start and stop time of the recording. The recording mode (M1/M2/M2x/M3/

M4/M6/M8), see page 34.

Programming recordings



2 Press TIMER on the remote control.

The timer overview appears.

G If the time has not set yet, the { Timeand Date } menu will appear on thescreen, see page 25.

3 Press the matching colour coded button

on the remote control to select { NewTimer}.The timer entry screen appears.

TIMER MENU 11.55

Start time 11:56 AM

Stop time 12:26 PM

Date 26:06:2004

Preset 19 BBC24

Repeat Once

M1

Clear all Store Cancel

{ } Change start time

Record Mode

4 Press 34 to select an entry in the menu

and press 2 to confirm.

5 Press 34 to select an option or make an

entry (character/number). Press 12 to move to the previous ornext entry field if necessary.

{ Start time } Enter the start recording time andpress OKto confirm.

{ Stop time } Enter the stop recording time andpress OKto confirm.

{ Date }

Enter the date for recording (Day/Month/Year) and press OKto confirm.

Timer Recording

TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see Finalising disc (DVD+R).During timer recording, press STANDBY-ON will stop recording.

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{ Preset } Select the preset channel and pressOKto confirm.

{ Repeat } Select {Weekly}, {Once} or {Mon-Fri}(Monday to Friday) recordings and pressOKto confirm.

{ Record mode } Select a record mode and press OKtoconfirm. See pages 33~34 Recordingsettings - Recording mode).

G To clear the timer entries, press thematching colour coded button on theremote control to select { Clear all }.All the settings in the timer menu arecleared.

G To cancel the timer programming, pressthe matching colour coded button on theremote control to select { Cancel }.The timer overview appears.


on the remote control to select { Store }.The system will store the timer entry

and return to the timer overview screen.

7 To exit, press TIMER.


9 Press STANDBY-ON to switch off the

DVD recorder.The DVD recorder must be in standbymode in order for the timer recording tooccur. If not, a warning message willappear ten minutes before the recordingstarts. If you ignore the warning message, theDVD recorder will switch to standby

mode automatically before theprogrammed recording begin.The 'TIMER icon will light up on thedisplay panel if a timer recording is set.

Helpful Hints: Set the timer recording one minute aheadof the programmes start time. This helpsensure the entire programme is recorded asthe disc requires about 30 seconds toprepare for recording. Programme timer recording from {CAM2}external input source is not possible.

Programming recording from aSatellite Receiver/Cable Box

If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Boxconnected to the DVD recorders via theIN-EXT 2 connection, S-VIDEO (Y/C)or VIDEO (CVBS) (see page 12), followthe steps described below to programmethe recordings.

1 Select the channel you want to record at

the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.

2 Programme the recording with the

required information. Follow the steps1~9 ofProgramming Recording onpages 38~39.

{ Preset } Select { EXT2} as the input channelsource.

3 Leave the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box on

for the recording.

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Programming recordings

with the G-Code System

With this programming system, you onlyneed to enter the G-Code programmenumber as all the information needed bythe DVD recorder for programming iscontained in the programming number.



2Press TIMER on the remote control.The timer overview appears.

TIMER 11.55 PM

LIST OF TIMERS TIMER DETAILS

10:55PM CNBC Weekly

23:45 Disco 12.04

21:00 BBC2 Daily

06:00 PM HBO 16.04

08:00 PM ABC 13.04

Delete New Timer Change

Start time

Stop time

Date

Repeat

Channel

VPS

Record Mode

12:00 PM

18:05 PM

15:07:2004

Once

199 BBC24

DVD HQ

Off

G-Code


on the remote control to select

{ G-Code }.The G-Code entry screen appears.

TIMER MENU 12.55 PM

G-Code number

Clear Store Cancel

4 Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to

enter the G-Code number.

(e.g.,: 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in 53124).This number is up to 9 digits long andcan be found next to the start time of theTV programme in your TV listingsmagazine.

G To clear the G-Code entry, press thematching colour coded button on theremote control to select { Clear}.

G To cancel the G-Code programming,press the matching colour coded buttonon the remote control to select{ Cancel }.The timer overview appears.

5 Press OKto confirm, then press the

matching colour coded button on the

remote control to select{ Store }.The system will store the timer entryand return to the timer overview screen.

G If the information is missing or notavailable, you may be asked to enter moreinformation. Follow the instructions onthe TV.

G If you want to make changes, use3412 to select the appropriate entryfield. If required, make changes using 34or the alphanumeric keypad 0-9.

6 To exit, press TIMER.


8 Press STANDBY-ON to switch off the

DVD recorder.The DVD recorder must be in standbymode in order for the timer recording tooccur. If not, a warning message willappear ten minutes before the recordingstarts. If you ignore the warning message, theDVD recorder will switch to standbymode automatically before theprogrammed recording begin.

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Changing a programmed

recording





TIMER 11.55 PM

LIST OF TIMERS TIMER DETAILS

10:55PM CNBC Weekly

23:45 Disco 12.04

21:00 BBC2 Daily06:00 PM HBO 16.04

08:00 PM ABC 13.04

Delete New Timer Change

Start time

Stop time

DateRepeat

Channel

VPS

Record Mode

12:00 PM

18:05 PM

15:07:2004Once

199 BBC24

DVD HQ

Off

G-Code

3 Press 34 to select a timer programme

which you want to change.


on the remote control to select{ Change }.The timer entry screen of the currentselected timer programme appears.

5 Follow the steps 4~9 ofProgramming

recordings on pages 38~39 to make thenecessary changes.

Deleting a programmed

recording





3 Press 34 to select a timer programme

which you want to delete.

4 Press the matching colour coded button onthe remote control to select { Delete }.The current selected timerprogramme is deleted from the list.



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About editing

You can change disc contents and settingsfor a recorded DVD+RW or unfinalisedDVD+R from the edit menu screen.Photo editing is limited to edit theinformation on a roll or album. Theseediting changes are available for the DVDrecorder, but may not be accessible whenyou play the disc on other DVD player.

The edit menu contains the followingeditable items : Disc name of a DVD+R(W) Make DVD compatible (DVD+RW

only) Finalise disc (DVD+R only) Title name of a title on a DVD+R(W) Video editing

+RW

Disc Name

Compatible

Finalise

Title Name

Video Edit

Clear

Colour coded buttons functions

In the edit mode, a number of functions isavailable via the colour coded buttons onthe remote control.

These functions are displayed in thebottom of the menu wherever applicable.

{ Clear} Press this button to clear the entry onthe currently selected menu item.

Index Picture screens

The Index Picture screen shows yourrecordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R.

+RW | MY MOVIES STOP

[PLAY] [EDIT][OK] = PLAY

MY MOVIES 1-7

Static lights

The Pianist

The island of lost dream

Lord of the Rings, The T

Habla Con Ella

The Ring

...

00:22:08

M4

14:01:03

Delete Protect

01:20:00

M4

21:02:03

00:32:02

M4

28:06:03

02:20:16

00:00

An Index Picture screen represents eachrecording information saved :1 Name of recording (or channel number and

time).2 Titles index picture3 Length of recording4 Recording mode5 Date of the recording6 Disc bar (represents the recordings, erased

titles, protected title and blank space at theend of the disc)

7 Support function guidance

8 Four colour coded buttons supportedfunctions.

Editing/Finalising Recording

2

3

4

5

6

1

7

8

TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised DVD+R.Press RETURN to go back to previous menu item. Press EDIT to exit the menu.

colour coded buttons(red, green, yellow, blue)

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Changing the disc/title name


unfinalised DVD+R.The Index Picture screen or disccontent menu appears on the TV.

2 Press EDIT on the remote control.

The edit menu appears.

3 Press 34 to select { Disc name } or

{ Title name } in the menu.

4 Press 34 to change the character/

number or make an entry by using thealphanumeric keypad 0-9. Press 12 to move to the previous ornext field.

5 Press OKto confirm the changes.

The info panel is now updated.

Making the editing

compatible (DVD+RW)

This function allows you to make an

edited version DVD+RW compatible.This is required to enable the editedinformation to be seen on other DVDplayers.

1 Insert a recorded DVD+RW.

The Index Picture screen or disccontent menu appears on the TV.



3 Press 34 to select { Compatible } in

the menu and press OKto confirm.

Helpful Hint: If the {Compatible} not available forselection, it means that the disc is alreadycompatible.

Editing/Finalising Recording (contd)

Finalising disc (DVD+R)

This function is necessary for a DVD+Rin order to be played back on a DVDplayer. Otherwise, the DVD+R will playonly on this DVD recorder.

After finalised, no further recordingsor editings can be made to the disc.Make sure that you have completeall the recordings and editing beforefinalising it. Unfinalise a DVD+R isnot possible.

1 Insert an unfinalised DVD+R.

The Index Picture screen or disccontent menu appears on the TV.



3 Press 34 to select { Finalise } in the

menu and press OKto confirm.A dialogue will appear showing therequired process time.Once complete, the Index Picturescreen appears.


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Video editing

In the edit video mode, the entirerecording will be played back regardlessof whether they are hidden or not.


unfinalised DVD+R.The Index Picture screen appears onthe TV.

2 Press 34 to select a recording.

3 Press EDIT on the remote control.The edit menu appears.

4 Press 34 to select { Video edit } in the

menu and press OKto confirm.The video edit menu appears.OR

G While playing the recorded DVD+R(W),you can press EDIT to direct access tothe video edit menu.

+RW | SHREK | EDIT MODE

[EDIT] = Exit

No Chapters Chapter Title Hide

PAUSE

00:00

00:01:02

About disc barIn the disc bar, the record playback headrepresents the actual position of theplayback on the disc.

Hiding unwanted chapter

You can choose to hide certain chapterfor playback (e.g. commercial skipping) ormake them visible again.

1 Follow the steps 1~4 ofVideo editing

on page 44.

2 Press PLAY 2 or / to search for

the beginning of the chapter you want tohide.The selection of chapters can only bedone within a title, make sure that you donot jump into the next title.


on the remote control to select { Hide }. It will set the chapter for hide.The hiding chapters will only reflectafter exit video editing mode.

To cancel the hidden chapters

4 Press or to search for the

beginning of the chapter you want tounhide.

5 Press the matching colour coded buttonon the remote control to select{ Show }. It will set the chapter for unhide.

Disc bar


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Editing chapter (merge/split/hide)

1 Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or

an unfinalised DVD+R.



on the remote control to select{ Chapter}.The chapter editing menu appears.

+RW | SHREK | EDIT MODE

[EDIT] = Exit

Merge Back Split Hide

PAUSE

00:00

00:01:02


on the remote control to make yourediting.

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