DVD Recorder / VCR
DVDR3430V
DVDR3432V
User Manual
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CAUTION
DK
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undgå utsættelse for stråling.
ADVARSEL
Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært
indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra
nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor
tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket
sidder i stikkontakten.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING
VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE
FOR STRÅLING
VARNING
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN
VARO!
S
Klass 1 laseraparat
Varning! Om apparaten används på annat
sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats,
kan användaren utsättas för osynlig
laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för
laserklass 1.
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEEN
VORSICHT
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM
STRAHL AUSSETZEN
Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt
kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från
nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför
ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen
sitter i vägguttaget.
ATTENTION
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET
INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU
FAISCEAU
SF
Luokan 1 laserlaite
Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin
tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa
olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.
Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti
sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-osa
on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin,
kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
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This product incorporates copyright protec-
tion technology that is protected by US
patents. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorised by Macrovi-
sion, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
®
SHOWVIEW , VIDEO Plus+ are registered
trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. SHOWVIEW is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European Community.
®
This product complies with
the requirements of the
following directives and
guidelines: 73/23/EEC +
89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC
DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and
are used under license.
LASER
Type
Semiconductor laser
InGaAlP (DVD)
AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length
658 nm (DVD)
90 nm (CD)
Output Power
30 mW (DVD+RW write)
1.0 mW (DVD read)
1.0 mW (CD read)
84 degrees (DVD)
61 degrees (CD)
Beam divergence
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Table of Contents
General
Care and Safety Information ..........................................................................................8
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning discs........................................................................................................................................................8
About recycling.....................................................................................................................................................8
Product Information ...................................................................................................9-10
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................9
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9
Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9
Copyright notice...................................................................................................................................................9
Product features.................................................................................................................................................10
Possible simultaneous operations .................................................................................................................10
Product Overview
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control ........................................................................................................12-14
Using the remote control................................................................................................................................14
Connections
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections.......................................................................15-17
Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................15
Connecting the video cables...........................................................................................................................16
Connecting the audio cables...........................................................................................................................17
Step 2: Optional Connections..................................................................................18-19
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................18
Connecting a DV camcorder ..........................................................................................................................19
Connecting another video device..................................................................................................................19
Step 3: Installation and Setup................................................................................. 20-22
Finding the correct viewing channel ............................................................................................................ 20
Setting the OSD language............................................................................................................................... 20
Select the country of your residence...........................................................................................................21
Setting the TV channel programmes............................................................................................................21
Setting the date & time.................................................................................................................................... 22
Recording
Recording................................................................................................................... 23-28
Recording media................................................................................................................................................ 23
Recording settings ............................................................................................................................................24
RECORD settings ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Recording from various sources............................................................................................................. 26-27
Instant time-off recording............................................................................................................................... 28
Watching disc playback during VCR recording......................................................................................... 28
Watching another source during recording .............................................................................................. 28
Timer Recording....................................................................................................... 29-32
About timer recording......................................................................................................................................29
Timer recording (SHOWVIEW® / VIDEO Plus+ System).....................................................................29-30
Timer recording (manually)......................................................................................................................30-32
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording..........................................................................................................32
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Table of Contents
Dubbing
Direct Dubbing (Disc îTape).....................................................................................33
Dubbing from VCR to DVD............................................................................................................................33
Dubbing from DVD to VCR............................................................................................................................33
Playback
DVD Playback............................................................................................................ 34-38
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Starting disc playback.................................................................................................................................35-38
Additional Playback Features ................................................................................. 39-42
Changing to another title/chapter/track .....................................................................................................39
Pausing playback .................................................................................................................................................39
Searching forward/backward..........................................................................................................................39
Using the TOOLS options........................................................................................................................40-42
VCR Playback ..................................................................................................................43
Starting VCR playback...................................................................................................................................... 43
Edit Recordings
Edit Recording - Recordable DVD.......................................................................... 44-51
About disc editing ............................................................................................................................................. 44
Accessing disc editing menu.....................................................................................................................44-46
Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players.................................................................... 46
About title editing..............................................................................................................................................47
Accessing title editing menu.....................................................................................................................47-48
About video editing ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Accessing video editing menu.................................................................................................................. 49-51
Others
DVD Setup Menu Options....................................................................................... 52-59
Accessing the Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................52
GENERAL settings.............................................................................................................................................53
PLAYBACK settings ...................................................................................................................................54-55
DVD settings ................................................................................................................................................55-56
CHANNEL SETUP settings ..................................................................................................................... 57-58
CLOCK settings .................................................................................................................................................59
Other Information..........................................................................................................60
Installing the latest software.......................................................................................................................... 60
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 61
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 62-65
Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................... 66-67
Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 68-69
Display panel symbols/ messages.................................................................................70
TV System Guide.......................................................................................................71-72
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Care and Safety Information
CAUTION!
Cleaning discs
High voltage! Do not open the
device. You run the risk of getting
an electric shock.
Some problems occur (frozen picture,
sound disruptions, picture distortions)
because the disc in the apparatus is dirty.
To avoid these problems, discs should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts. Please leave
all maintenance work to qualified
personnel.
To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from centre to
the edge in straight line movement.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place the set on a flat, hard and stable
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.
– Do not place the set on top of other
equipment that might heat it up (e.g.,
receiver or amplifier).
CAUTION!
– Do not put anything above or under
the set (e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be
reached easily.
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static sprays for discs.
Since the optical unit (laser) of the
recorder operates at a higher power than
regular DVD or CD players, Cleaning CD
intended for DVD or CD players may
damage the optical unit (laser).
Therefore, refrain from using a Cleaning
CD.
Space for ventilation
– Keep the distances 20 cm around
apparatus of ventilation openings. Do
not place the device on an unsteady base.
– The mains plug shall remain readily
operable.
5cm (2.3")
About recycling
10cm (4.5")
10cm (4.5")
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper. This
electronic equipment contains a large
number of materials that can be recycled.
If you are disposing off an old equipment,
please take it to a recycling centre. Please
observe the local regulations regarding
disposal of packaging materials, exhausted
batteries and old equipment.
5cm (2.3")
Avoid high temperature, moisture,
water and dust
– Apparatus should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any object or items that
can damage the apparatus (e.g., liquid
filled objects, lighted candles).
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Product Information
Introduction
Accessories supplied
Your Philips DVD recorder comes with a
built-in VCR deck. It allows recording to
DVD RW, DVD R, DVD+R DL and
VHS tape. In addition, you can enjoy
playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes.
The DVD R discs have to be finalised
before they can be played on other DVD
players.
– Remote control and batteries
– RF coaxial cable
– Quick Start Guide
Region codes
DVD movies are usually not released at
the same time in all regions of the world,
thus all DVD players are programmed to
a specific region code.
Before you can start using this recorder,
complete the basic connections and
set-up in three simple steps.
Step 1: Basic recorder connections
This device will only play
Region 2 DVDs or DVDs
manufactured to be played in
all regions (‘ALL’). DVDs from
other regions cannot be
played on this recorder.
Step 2: Optional connections for
other devices
ALL
Step 3: Basic installation and
set-up
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Please take time to read this user manual
before using your recorder. It contains
important information and notes
Copyright notice
regarding operations of the recorder.
The making of unauthorised copies of
copy-protected material, including
computer programmes, files, broadcasts
and sound recordings, may be an
infringement of copyrights and constitute
a criminal offence. This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
Helpful Hints:
– If you have questions or problems occur
during operation, see chapter
‘Troubleshooting’.
– If you need further assistance, please call
the customer support service for your
country. The corresponding telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in
the guarantee booklet.
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the product for identification and
supply ratings.
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Product Information (continued)
Product features
Possible simultaneous
operations
DVD
VCR
Current
Operation
This is a simple programming system for
recorders. To use it, enter the
programming number associated with
your television programme. You can find
this number in your favourite listings
magazine.
Play Record Play Record
Play DVD
Record on
DVD
Play VCR
Note: In the UK and Ireland the
ShowView system is called VIDEO Plus+
system and ShowView Programming
Number is called PlusCode Programming
Number.
Record on
VCR
–
–
–
–
When you play a DVD disc, only dubbing
from DVD disc to VCR is possible to
operate simultaneously.
When you record to a DVD recordable
disc, no other operations can be carried
out simultaneously.
i.Link is also known as ‘FireWire’ and
‘IEEE1394’. This connection is used for
transferring of high bandwidth digital
signals used by digital video (DV)
camcorders. It carries all audio and video
signals via a single cable.
When you play a VHS tape, only dubbing
from VCR to DVD is possible to operate
simultaneously.
When you record to a VHS tape, only
DVD playback is possible to operate
simultaneously.
Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual
media’ recording – the ability to create
recordings on +and -discs
(DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/
-RW).
Direct Dubbing
The built-in VCR deck makes it simple to
copy your recordings from VHS tape to
DVD or from DVD to VHS tape with a
single press of a button.
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Main Unit
PREV
NEXT
a
–
l
–
–
STANDBY-ON 1
Turns on the recorder or to standby
mode.
PLAY/PAUSE u
Starts playback.
Pauses the playback/recording/dubbing.
b
Tape deck
STOP x
–
Stops playback/recording.
c
–
EJECT Z
Ejects the VHS tape.
REW m /F.FWD M (PREV / NEXT)
Skips to the previous or next title/
chapter/track.
Press and hold this button for fast
forward and backward search.
–
–
d
–
OPEN/CLOSE Z
Opens/closes the disc tray.
e
Disc tray
f
–
m
–
CHANNEL V v
While in tuner, selects the next or
previous TV channel.
REC z
Start recording the current TV channel
or the current video input source.
Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch
Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval.
–
g
–
SOURCE
Selects the recorder’s input source
(EXT1, EXT2, TUNER, CAM1, DV).
Sockets behind the flap
h
–
VCR indicator
Lights up while in VCR mode.
Flip down the door as indicated by the
OPEN B label at the right hand corner.
i
–
DVD indicator
Lights up while in DVD mode.
n
–
DV IN
Input for digital camcorder or other
suitable devices using this connector.
j
–
DIRECT DUBBING
Copies from a VHS tape to a recordable
DVD or vice-versa.
o
–
VIDEO
Video input for camcorder or video
recorder.
k
–
System display panel
Shows information about the current
status of the recorder.
p
–
AUDIO L/R
Audio input for camcorder or video
recorder.
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Remote Control
d
–
CLEAR
Clears a track/chapter/file in the selection
playlist/copylist.
Clears a timer entry.
1
2
–
–
Resets tape counter to zero.
3
4
5
e
–
SETUP
Enters/exits the system setup menu.
f
W X : Cursor buttons for moving to the
left or right, do a forward/reverse search.
ST : Cursor buttons for moving
up/down or changing the recorder’s TV
tuner channel.
6
7
8
9
g
–
OK
Stores/confirms an entry.
10
11
h
–
DISPLAY
Displays/removes the status bar.
i
–
PREV í/ NEXTë
Skips to previous or next chapter/track/
index.
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13
14
j
–
P +/-
While in tuner, select the next or
previous TV channel.
–
While in VCR mode, adjust the picture
quality (tracking).
k
–
DIRECT DUBBING
Copies from a VHS tape to a recordable
DVD or vice-versa.
a
–
2
Turns on the recorder or to standby
mode.
l
–
AUDIO
b
–
TV/VIDEO
Selects an audio language (DVD, VCD) or
an audio channel (CD, VHS).
Switch between playback from additional
devices (connected via EXT2 AUX I/O
socket) and playback from the recorder.
m
–
SHOWVIEW
Enters/exits the SHOWVIEW menu.
DVD
–
–
Switch to DVD mode.
VIDEO Plus+ (for UK only)
Enters/exits the VIDEO PLUS+ menu.
–
VCR
Switch to VCR mode.
n
–
EDIT
Enters/exits the video editing menu.
c
–
SOURCE
Selects the recorder’s input source
(EXT1, EXT2, TUNER, CAM1, DV).
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Remote Control (continued)
o
–
REPEAT
Selects to repeat playback of title,
chapter, track or disc in DVD mode.
15
16
17
18
p
–
TOOLS
Enters/exits the tools or disc/title editing
menu.
q
–
SELECT
Selects a track/chapter/file in the
programme menu.
19
20
r
–
DISC-MENU
Accesses DVD disc menu or Index
Picture screen of a DVD R/ RW.
Accesses VCD disc menu when PBC is
turned on.
–
21
22
s
–
BACK2
Returns to the previous menu of a video
CD (VCD).
23
t
–
REW m / FFW M
Fast reverse or fast forward search.
24
25
26
u
–
PLAY/PAUSE u
Starts playback.
–
Pauses the playback/recording/dubbing.
REC z
–
–
Start recording the current TV channel
or the current video input source.
Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch
Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes
interval.
x
–
SUBTITLE
Selects a DVD subtitle language.
y
–
REC MODE
STOP
ꢀ
Toggles between recording modes:
HQ, SP, SPP, LP, EP or SLP.
VCR: SP & LP
This determines the quality of recording
and the amount/length of time you can
record on a DVD R/ RW.
–
–
Stops playback/recording/dubbing.
Press and hold the button to open/ close
the disc tray.
v
–
TV VOL +/ -
Adjusts the volume of the TV (Philips TV
only).
z
–
TIMER
Enters/exits the timer recording menu.
w
–
–
Numeric keypad
Selects a chapter/track number to play.
Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner
channel.
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Remote Control (continued)
CAUTION!
Using the remote control
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if when the remote
control is not to be used for a long
time.
– Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
C
A
B
A
B
Open the battery compartment.
Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
C
D
Close the cover.
Point the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
E
F
Select the source you wish to control by
pressing the DVD, VCR or SOURCE
button on the remote control.
Then select the desired function (for
example m, M).
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
A
cable
satellite antenna
~
MAINS
ANTENNA
VIDEO
(CVBS)
S-VIDEO
EXT2
EXT1
AUX I/O
-
(Y/C)
L
AUDIO
R
COAXIAL
TO TV - I/O
AUDIO
/
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
TV
B
TV
A
B
Connect the existing Antenna/Satellite
Receiver/Cable TV signal (labelled as RF
OUT or TO TV) to the ANTENNA-IN
socket on the recorder.
Connecting the antenna
cables
These connections enable you to watch
and record TV programmes using the
recorder. If the antenna signal is
connected via Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver, ensure that these devices are
turned on in order to watch or record
the cable programmes.
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the TV-OUT
socket on the
recorder to the antenna input socket (or
labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV.
Helpful Hint:
– Depending on how you have currently
connected your TV channel (directly from an
off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you
may have to disconnect some of the cables
before you make the antenna connection.
If you want to connect to a Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver, see the
chapter “Step 2 : Optional Connections
– Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver” for the complete connections
to your TV.
ꢁ
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
~
MAINS
ANTENNA
VIDEO
(CVBS)
S-VIDEO
EXT2
AUX I/O
-
(Y/C)
L
AUDIO
R
COAXIAL
AUDIO
UT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
TV
Option 3
OR
OR
Option 2
Option 1
TV
Option 2: Using an S-Video cable
Connecting the video cables
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT
socket on the recorder to the S-Video
input socket (or labelled as Y/C or
S-VHS) on the TV.
ꢂAudio connection is required in order
to hear the sound, see next section
“Connecting the audio cables”.
ꢁ
This connection enables you to view the
disc playback from the recorder. You
only need to choose one of the options
below to make your video connection.
Option 1: Using a SCART cable
Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket
on the recorder to the corresponding
SCART input socket on the TV.
ꢁ
Option 3: Using aVideo (CVBS)
cable
Use a composite video cable (yellow end
- not supplied) to connect the
VIDEO(CVBS) OUTPUT socket on
the recorder to the video input socket
(or labelled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
ꢂAudio connection is required in order
to hear the sound, see next section
“Connecting the audio cables”.
ꢁ
Helpful Hints:
– If your TV has several SCART sockets,
select the SCART socket that is suitable for
both video output and video input.
– If your TV displays a selection for the
SCART socket, select ‘VCR’ as the source for
the SCART socket.
– The EXT2 AUX-I/O socket is intended
only for additional devices.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)
~
MAINS
ANTENNA
VIDEO
(CVBS)
S-VIDEO
EXT2
EXT1
AUX I/O
-
(Y/C)
L
AUDIO
R
COAXIAL
TO TV - I/O
AUDIO
/
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
TV
Option 2
Option 1
AV amplifier/
receiver
Option 2: Using a coaxial cable
Connecting the audio cables
You can connect the recorder to an AV
amplifier/receiver with a digital multi-
channel sound decoder in order to enjoy
multi-channel surround sound.
This connection enables you to listen to
the playback from the recorder.
However, this connection is not required
if the recorder is connected to the TV
using the SCART cable.
Use a coaxial cable to connect the
COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO)
socket on the recorder to the digital
input socket on the amplifier/receiver.
ꢁ
Option 1: Using an audio cable
You can connect the recorder to a two
channel stereo system (mini system, TV)
or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo
sound system.
Before you start operating, set the digital
audio output settings accordingly (see the
section “DVD Setup Menu Options –
PLAYBACK settings – Digital Audio
Output”).
If the setting does not match your
stereo’s capabilities, the stereo may
produce a strong, distorted sound or no
sound at all.
Use an audio cable (red/white ends - not
supplied) to connect the AUDIO L/R
OUTPUT sockets to the audio input
sockets of the connected device.
ꢁ
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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Step 2: Optional Connections
Rear of a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
cable
A
satellite
C
antenna
~
MAINS
ANTENNA
VIDEO
(CVBS)
S-VIDEO
EXT2
AUX I/O
-
(Y/C)
L
AUDIO
R
COAXIAL
AUDIO
/
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
TV
TV
B
Option 2
Connecting to a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has a SCART output socket
A
B
Keep the existing antenna connection
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
your TV.
Option 1
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
has only an antenna output socket
(RF OUT or TO TV),
see “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
– Connecting the antenna cables” for the
complete connections to your TV.
Use the SCART cable to connect the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the
recorder to the corresponding SCART
input socket on the TV.
C
Use another SCART cable to connect the
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder
to the SCART output socket (or labelled
as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver.
To start playback, select the TV channel
directly on the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver. To view picture from a
connected external device, press the
TV/VIDEO button on the remote
control.
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
B
A
Connecting a DV camcorder
Connecting another video
device
Use this if you have a Digital Video or
Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket
conforms to the i.LINK standard.
You can use the front sockets connection
to copy the playback from another video
device (for example, camcorder, VCR or
DVD player).
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)
to connect the DV IN socket at the
front panel of the recorder to the
appropriate DV OUT socket on the
camcorder.
ꢁ
A
B
Use a video cable (not supplied) to
connect the VIDEO socket from the
front panel of the recorder to the Video
output socket of the connected video
device.
Before you start operating, press
SOURCE on the remote control
repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as the input
channel.
Use an audio cable (not supplied) to
connect the AUDIO L/R sockets to the
audio output sockets of the connected
video device.
Helpful hints:
– The DV IN socket does not support
connection to a Personal Computer.
– It is NOT possible to record from the
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN
socket on your recorder.
Before you start operating, press
SOURCE on the remote control
repeatedly to select ‘CAM 1’ as the input
channel.
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.
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Step 3: Installation and Setup
Before you start...
Setting the OSD language
When you completed the
connections and turn on the
recorder for the first time, it is
advisable that you perform several
basic settings.
Select the menu language for this
recorder’s on-screen display. The
language options are different depending
on your country or region. It may not
correspond to the illustrations shown on
the user manual.
Please see the following pages on using
the system setup menu features to
programme TV channels, menu language
and system clock settings. This will
optimise the performance of this
recorder.
Language settings can only be
changed when the disc stops playing
or there is no disc in the disc tray.
Finding the correct viewing
channel
SETUP
OK
A
B
Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder
to turn it on.
A
B
Press SETUP.
ꢂThe system setup menu appears on
the TV.
Turn on the TV and set it to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the blue
DVD background screen.
ꢂYou may go to Channel 1 of your TV,
then press the Channel Down button on
your TV’s remote control until you see
the Video In channel.
Use ST keys to highlight
{ Setup Menu - General } and press X
to access the menu.
Setup Menu - General
ꢂYou may press °button repeatedly
on your TV’s remote control.
Country
Germany
ꢂUsually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.
On Screen Display Language English
Screen Saver
On
Reset Menu Settings
OK
C
D
Use ST keys to highlight { On Screen
Display Language } and press OK to
access its options.
Use ST keys to highlight the desired
language and press OK to confirm.
TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu.
Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)
Select the country of your
residence
Setting theTV channel
programmes
Select the country of your area for auto
channel tuning.
Before the recorder is able to start
recording the TV channel programmes,
you need to search for the available TV
channels and store them in the recorder.
A
B
Press SETUP on the remote control.
ꢂThe system setup menu appears on
the TV.
Language settings can only be
changed when the disc stops playing
or there is no disc in the disc tray.
Use ST keys to highlight
{ Setup Menu - General } and press X.
Before you start ...
Make sure you have successfully made all
the required connections to the
recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/
Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.
Setup Menu - General
Country
Germany
On Screen Display Language English
Screen Saver
On
Reset Menu Settings
OK
A
B
Press SETUP on the remote control.
ꢂThe system setup menu appears on
the TV.
Use ST keys to highlight
{ Setup Menu - Channel Setup } and
press X.
C
D
Select { Country } and press OK.
Use ST keys to select the country of
your residence and press OK to confirm.
Setup Menu - Channel Setup
Search
Edit
Channel Search
Modify Channel Information
Sort Channels
Sort
C
Select { Channel Search } and press
OK.
ꢂThe automatic TV channel search starts.
This process may take several minutes.
Once complete, the total number of
channels found and stored appears on the
TV.
To modify or sort the TV channels,
see the chapter “DVD Setup Menu
Options - CHANNEL SETUP settings”.
TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu.
Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)
Setting the date & time
This recorder has an automatic date and
time setting feature. If the recorder has
not set the time and date correctly, you
can further adjust the clock settings
A
B
Press SETUP.
ꢂThe system setup menu appears.
Use ST keys to select
{ Setup Menu - Clock } and press X to
confirm.
Setup Menu - Clock
01/01/06
00:05:08
Auto
Date (dd / mm / yy)
Time (hh : mm : ss)
Date-Time Setting
C
D
Select { Date-Time Setting } and press
X.
ꢂUse ST keys to highlight { Manual }
and press OK.
Select { Date (dd/mm/yy) } and press
OK to edit the date fields.
ꢂUse ST keys to change number and
use WX keys to select different entry
fields, then press OK to confirm.
You can also use the numeric keypad
0-9 on the remote control to key in the
numbers.
ꢁ
E
F
Press OK to confirm.
To set { Time (hh:mm:ss) }, repeat
D E
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steps
.
The basic installation is complete.
TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu.
Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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Recording
This recorder can be used to record TV
programme or copy the content from an
external device to a DVD recordable disc
or VHS tape. The storage capacity of the
disc and tape are depending on the
recording mode selected. This recorder
also incorporates timer recording
DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer)
It contains the same usage as DVD+R, the
only difference is the capacity of 8.5 GB.
It offers two recordable layers on a single
DVD disc. The layers are accessible from
the same side of the disc, so recording
can occur completely uninterrupted.
–
function with which you can prepare a
recording schedule before hand.
Recording media
Supported disc type and media
speeds
The recording media for this recorder
are DVD R/ RW/+R DL and VHS tape.
Media speeds
1x - 16x
2.4x - 4x
1x - 16x
2.4x - 4x
2.4x
Disc
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R DL
DVD RW (DVD Rewritable)
–
–
Discs that are rewritable can be used for
multiple recordings once the existing data
is erased.
VHS Tape
–
VHS tapes have record safety tabs to
ensure that recordings will not be
accidentally erased. To prevent
recording, break off the tab. To allow
recording, cover the hole of the tab with
clear tape.
Without the record safety tab, the VHS
tape will start playback once your insert
the VHS tape into the tape slot.
The VCR automatically marks the tape
with an index signal at the point where
each recording begins.
DVD R (DVD Recordable)
Discs can only be used for a single
recording. Each new recording is always
added at the end of all previous
recordings as existing recordings cannot
be overwritten.
Editing can be done on DVD R discs as
long as they have not been finalised.
To playback a DVD R on other DVD
player, it must be finalised (see the
chapter “Editing/ Finalising Recording –
Playing your recordings (DVD R) on
other DVD players”). After this is done,
no more data can be added to the disc.
–
–
–
–
Record Safety Tab
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Recording (continued)
IMPORTANT!
Unrecordable contents
Contents with copy protection cannot be
recorded on this recorder. When the
recorder receives a copy guard signal,
recording will be paused.
Recording settings
The default recording settings allow you
to set the auto chapter markers,
preferred recording input source and
recording mode. Any changes made using
the remote control will only apply to the
current recording settings. The default
recording settings will remain unchanged
for the next recording.
A
B
Press SETUP on the remote control.
ꢂThe system setup menu appears on
the TV.
Use ST keys to select
{ Setup
Menu - Record } and press X to
confirm.
Setup Menu - Record
On
Auto Chapter Marker
System Recording Source
DVD Default Recording Mode
VCR Default Recording Mode
Tuner
SP
SP
C
D
Use ST keys to select the setting you
wish to change and press OK to confirm.
ꢂInstructions and explanations of the
options are provided in the following
pages.
To exit, press SETUP.
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Recording (continued)
RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting
chapter markers at a specific interval. This enables you to access
a specific point in the recording quickly.
Auto Chapter
Marker
{ On }
– Chapter markers will automatically be
inserted within the title during recording at
every 5 (five) minutes interval.
{ Off }
– No chapter marker will be inserted in the
recording.
Define your frequent source of recording. The recorder will
switch to the default source whenever it is turned on.
Default Recording
Source
{ Tuner }
{ CAM1 }
– Input source from TV programmes.
– Input source from the device connected to
the V1DEO and AUDIO L/R sockets at the
front panel.
{ DV }
– Input source from the device connected to
DV IN socket at the front panel.
– Input source from the device connected to
the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket at the
rear panel.
{ EXT 1 }
{ EXT 2 }
– Input source from the device connected to
the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket at the
rear panel.
Note: To change the current recording source without changing the
default setting, you can press the SOURCE button on the remote
control.
The recording mode defines the picture quality of the DVD
recordings and the maximum recording time on a disc. The
factory default setting is SP.
DVD Default
Recording Mode
Record Mode
Picture Quality
Maximum Recording
Time per Disc (hours)
HQ
SP
High Quality
1
Standard Play
Standard Play Plus
Long Play
2
SPP
LP
2.5
3
EP
Extended Play
Super Long Play
4
SLP
6
The recording mode defines the picture quality of VCR
recordings and the maximum recording time on a VHS tape. The
available recording modes for VCR are SP and LP.
VCR Default
Recording Mode
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Recording (continued)
E
F
Set a recording mode as necessary by
pressing REC MODE repeatedly.
Recording from various
sources
Press REC z to start recording.
ꢂIf the disc has contained some
recordings, the new recording will
automatically start after the last
recording on the disc.
This recorder has various external input
signal terminals that can be used to record
or playback, including Tuner input, S-Video
input, composite video input, DV input,
Scart input and stereo audio input.
ꢂFor VHS tape, it will start recording
from the current stop position.
To pause the recording, press u. To
continue recording, press REC z.
ꢂYou can use this function to avoid
recording commercials.
ꢁ
VCR
DVD
SOURCE
G
To stop the recording, press STOP x.
ꢂOtherwise, recording continues until
the disc or tape is full.
REC
REC
P +-
Helpful Hint:
– When recording onto a VHS tape, you can
change the recording channel when the
recording is in pause mode. However, you
cannot change a recording channel in the
DVD recording pause mode.
REC MODE
Recording TV programmes
Recording from an external device
(Camcorder/VCR/DVD Player)
A
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
Record video directly from an external
device.
B
C
Press DVD or VCR to select the
destination of recording.
A
B
Connect the external device to this
recorder. See the chapter “Step 2:
Optional Connections”.
Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape
into the recorder.
ꢂFor VHS tape, locate the start point
position for recording.
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
D
Press SOURCE on the remote control
to select { Tuner }, then use P +/-
keys to select the TV channel you wish to
record.
C
D
Press DVD or VCR to select the
destination of recording.
Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape
into the recorder.
ꢂFor VHS tape, locate the start point
position for recording.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Recording (continued)
E
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
correct input channel that matches the
connected socket of the device.
Recording from an DV camcorder
Record video directly from a connected
DV camcorder to a DVD recordable disc.
{ EXT 1 }
Input source from the device connected
to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket
at the rear panel.
A
B
Connect the DV camcorder to DV IN
socket at the front of the recorder.
Find the footage on the DV camcorder
where you want to start recording and
set the camcorder to pause mode.
{ EXT 2 }
Input source from the device connected
to the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket at
the rear panel.
C
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
{ CAM 1 }
Input source from the device connected
to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets at
the front panel.
D
E
Press DVD or VCR to select the
destination of recording.
Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape
into the recorder.
ꢂFor VHS tape, locate the start point
position for recording.
F
G
Set a recording mode as necessary by
pressing REC MODE repeatedly.
Press REC z to start recording.
ꢂYou can press REC z repeatedly to
increase the recording time in 30-minute
increments.
F
G
Press SOURCE on the remote control
to select { DV }.
Press REC z to start recording and
press the PLAY button on the DV
camcorder to start playback.
H
Start playback on the connected device.
To pause the recording, press u once.
To continue recording, press REC z
again.
ꢂYou can use this function to avoid any
unwanted recording.
ꢁ
To pause the recording, press u. To
continue recording, press REC z again.
ꢁ
H
To stop the recording, press STOP x.
ꢂA new title/index will be created when
you begin another recording.
I
To stop the recording, press STOP x.
ꢂOtherwise, recording continues until
the disc or tape is full.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Recording (continued)
Instant time-off recording
Watching another source
during recording
This function allows you to make a
recording with a preset length easily
without using the timer programming.
While recording is in progress, you can
watch another TV channel or playback
from other audio/video device which is
connected to this recorder.
A
B
C
Press P +-to select the programme
number to record, for example ‘P01’.
Press DVD or VCR to select the
destination of recording.
TV/VIDEO
Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape
into the recorder.
ꢂFor VHS tape, locate the start point
position for recording.
Watching playback from another
device
D
E
Set a recording mode as necessary by
pressing REC MODE repeatedly.
This is only possible if the recorder
is connected to the TV using the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket.
Press REC z repeatedly to select the
recording time length. Each subsequent
press increases the recording time by 30
minutes.
Press TV/VIDEO to view the picture
from the device which is connected to
the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket of this DVD
recorder.
ꢁ
F
The recorder will stop recording at the
designated end time and turn off to
standby mode automatically.
Watching another TV channel
If you wish to stop the recording before
the scheduled time, press STOP x.
ꢁ
If there is no device connected to the
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket, pressing
TV/VIDEO will switch to TV mode.
Use the TV’s remote control to change
the channels.
ꢂThe message “TV/LOOP” will be
displayed on the recorder’s system
display panel.
ꢁ
ꢁ
Watching disc playback
duringVCR recording
If you wish to watch the DVD playback
during the VCR recording, press DVD to
switch to DVD mode and perform the
DVD playback. You cannot playback the
VCR during DVD recording.
To switch back to recorder mode, press
TV/VIDEO on the remote control.
Helpful Hint:
– Remember to switch the TV back to its
video input channel if you want to watch the
TV channel through the recorder or playback
the recorded disc.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Timer Recording
®
About timer recording
Timer recording (SHOWVIEW
/VIDEO Plus+ System)
Use the timer recording to automatically
start and stop a recording at a later
date/time. The recorder will tune to the
right programme channel and begin
recording at the specified time.
This is a simple timer programming
system. To use, enter the ShowView
programming number / VIDEO Plus+
PlusCode number associated with your
television programme. You can find this
number in your TV listings magazine.
With this recorder, you can schedule up
to 8 recordings at a time. During timer
recording, changing the recorder’s
channel is not possible.
All the information needed by this
recorder for programming is contained in
the programming number.
There are two ways to programme
a timer recording
– Using the ShowView / VIDEO Plus+
system.
A
B
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
– Using manual timer schedule.
Press SHOWVIEW (or VIDEO
Plus+) on the remote control.
ꢂThe SHOWVIEW / VIDEO Plus+ System
menu appears.
CLEAR
ShowView System
OK
Enter the ShowView programming
number for the show you wish to
record.
SHOWVIEW
TIMER
CONFIRM
CANCEL
C
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter
the ShowView / PlusCode programming
number for the show you wish to record.
(e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’).
About ‘VPS/PDC’
‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or
‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) is
used to control the start and duration of
TV channel recordings. If a TV
programme starts earlier or ends later
than was scheduled, the recorder will
then turn on and off at the correct time.
To clear the programming number, press
CLEAR on the remote control.
ꢁ
ꢁ
To cancel the programme, move to
CANCEL
in the menu and press OK.
VPS/PDC is intended to record the entire
programme. To set a timer that is longer/
shorter than the VPS/PDC broadcast
time, you must switch off the VPS/PDC.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Timer Recording (continued)
D
CONFIRM
To confirm your entry, move to
in the menu and press OK.
Timer recording (manually)
ꢂThe programme information will be
shown on the timer editor menu.
A
B
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
Timer Editor
09 : 05 : 56
Source
Dest.
Rec Mode
Ch003
DVD
SP
Press TIMER on the remote control.
Once
ꢂThe timer schedule list appears.
Mode
Date
Start
End
01 / 01 / 06
10 : 33
11 : 03
Off
Timer Schedule
09 : 05 : 56
VPS
Source Rec Mode Date Start End VPS
1
2
3
CH003
CH010
CH008
CH005
SP
EP
05/01/06 14.00 15.30 On
Off
OK
CANCELOK
25/01/06 02.00 06.30
SP
SP
30/01/06 17.00 18.15 On
31/01/06 12.30 14.00 Off
Note: You may have to manually key in
channel number that is assigned to the
SHOWVIEW / VIDEO Plus+ code if it has
4
5
6
®
not been assigned to the programming
number. Follow the instructions on the
TV screen.
C
Select an empty field and press OK.
ꢂThe timer editor menu appears.
E
F
Press T to select { Dest. } in the menu
and press X.
Timer Editor
Source
Dest.
09 : 05 : 56
Ch003
DVD
SP
Select the recording destination (DVD
or VCR) and press OK.
Rec Mode
Once
Mode
Date
Start
End
01 / 01 / 06
10 : 33
11 : 03
Off
G
H
Press TIMER to exit the menu.
Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape
into the recorder.
VPS
OK
CANCELK
ꢂFor VHS tape, locate the start point
position for recording.
D
Use ST keys or the numeric keypad
0-9 to select or enter the recording
information, then press OK to confirm.
I
Press STANDBY-ON to switch the
recorder to standby mode.
ꢂThe ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the
display panel if a timer recording is set.
ꢂIf the recorder is not in standby mode,
a notification message will appear three
minutes before the recording begins.
ꢂThe recorder will automatically power
off when the timer recording ends.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Timer Recording (continued)
{ Source }
E
OK
Use ST keys to select
in the
Select the TV channel or the correct
input source (EXT1, EXT2 or CAM1)
which you have used to connect the
external device.
menu and press OK.
ꢂThe system will store the timer entry
and return to the timer schedule list.
To cancel the above timer setting, move
ꢁ
CANCEL
to
in the menu and press OK.
{ Dest. }
Select the recording destination, DVD
or VCR.
F
G
Press TIMER to exit the menu.
Insert a recordable DVD or VHS tape
into the recorder.
ꢂFor VHS tape, locate the start point
position for recording.
{ Rec Mode }
Select the mode of recording.
See the chapter “Recording – RECORD
settings - Default Recording mode” for
more information.
H
Press STANDBY-ON to switch the
recorder to standby mode.
{ Mode }
ꢂThe ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the
display panel if a timer recording is set.
ꢂIf the recorder is not in standby mode,
a notification message will appear three
minutes before the recording begins.
ꢂThe recorder will automatically power
off when the timer recording ends.
Select a desired repeat recording mode
(Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat
or Weekend).
{ Date }
Enter the date for recording (Day/Month/
Year).
Helpful Hints:
{ Start }
– Set the timer recording one minute ahead
of the programme’s start time. This helps
ensure the entire programme is recorded as
the disc requires about 30 seconds to
prepare for recording.
– The interval time between two recording
schedules is at least 5 (five) minutes.
Otherwise, the very beginning of the later
programme may not be recorded.
– Only PAL/SECAM video signal is possible to
record to a VHS tape on this recorder.
Enter the start time of recording (hours :
minutes).
{ End }
Enter the end time of recording (hours :
minutes).
{ VPS/PDC }
Turn on or off the VPS/PDC setting.
Note: VPS/PDC setting is not available
for external receiver.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Timer Recording (continued)
Setting a timer recording from
an external Cable Box/ Satellite
Receiver
Changing/ Deleting a timer
recording
If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box
connected to this recorder via the
EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART connection (see
“Step 2: Optional Connections”), follow
the steps described below to programme
the recordings.
A
B
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
Press TIMER on the remote control.
ꢂThe timer schedule list appears.
A
B
Select the channel you want to record on
the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.
Timer Schedule
09 : 05 : 56
Source Rec Mode Date Start End VPS
1
2
3
CH003
CH010
CH008
CH005
SP
EP
05/01/06 14.00 15.30 On
Off
Programme the recording with the
required information. Follow the steps
A H
25/01/06 02.00 06.30
SP
SP
30/01/06 17.00 18.15 On
31/01/06 12.30 14.00 Off
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of “Timer Recording (manually)”
4
5
6
on the previous page.
Note: In { Source } entry, select
{ EXT2 } as the input source for
recording.
C
Use ST keys to select a timer
programme which you want to change/
delete.
C
Leave the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box
switched on for the recording.
D
E
To delete the timer entry, press
CLEAR on the remote control.
To change the timer schedule, press
OK to enter the timer editor menu of
the selected timer programme.
Timer Editor
09 : 05 : 56
Source
Dest.
Rec Mode
Ch003
DVD
SP
Once
Mode
Date
Start
End
01 / 01 / 06
10 : 33
11 : 03
Off
VPS
OK
CANCEL
F
G
H
Select the entry field and make the
necessary changes.
OK
Once complete, move to
in the
menu and press OK to save the changes.
Press TIMER to exit the menu.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording. You have to finalise the DVD R before it can be playback on other players.
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Direct Dubbing (Disc î Tape)
Dubbing fromVCR to DVD
Dubbing from DVD toVCR
This allows you to archive your VHS
tapes to a recordable DVD.
If the disc you are attempting to dub is
copy-protected, you will not be able to
copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy
Macrovision encoded DVDs.
DIRECT
DUBBING
A
B
Insert a blank VHS tape in the tape deck.
Insert the disc you want to copy in the
disc tray.
C
D
Press DVD on the remote control.
Press u to start disc playback. Find the
place where you want to start recording
and press u again to pause the
playback.
A
B
C
D
Insert a recordable DVD.
Insert a prerecorded VHS tape.
Press VCR on the remote control.
E
Press DIRECT DUBBING on the
remote control.
ꢀThe dubbing menu appears.
Press u to start tape playback. Find
the place where you want to start
recording and press u again to pause
the playback.
Dubbing to VCR
E
Press DIRECT DUBBING on the
remote control.
ꢀThe dubbing menu appears.
Rec. Mode
SP
Cancel
OK
OK
Dubbing to DVD
Remaining Time
Rec. Mode
F
G
Select the desired recording mode.
01:54
SP
OK
Move to
in the menu and press
OK
Cancel
OK
OK to start dubbing.
H
To stop the dubbing, press STOP x.
ꢀYou must stop the copy process
manually when the DVD movie ends.
Otherwise, the disc may replay and
record over and over again.
F
G
Select the desired recording mode.
OK
Move to
in the menu and press
OK to start dubbing.
H
To stop the dubbing, press STOP x.
ꢀOtherwise, dubbing will stop
automatically when the VHS tape ends.
TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before
recording.
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DVD Playback
IMPORTANT!
Playable discs
– If the inhibit icon (Error) appears
on the TV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– DVD discs and players are
designed with regional restrictions.
Before playing a disc, make sure the
disc is for the same region as your
player.
Using this recorder, you can playback and
record on the following discs:
Recording and Playback
DVD RW
(DVD Rewritable);
can be recorded on
over and over.
– Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. It may cause the disc
player to malfunction.
DVD R
(DVD Recordable);
can be recorded
only once.
DVD+R DL
(DVD+R Double
Layer); same as DVD R.
Playback only:
DVD Video (Digital Versatile
Disc)
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents
ReWritable
CD-R (CD-Recordable)
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents
Recordable
Audio CD (Compact Disc
Digital Audio)
MP3/WMA-Disc
Video CD
(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
Super Video CD
DivX Disc
(DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.
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DVD Playback (continued)
Playing a DVD video disc
Starting disc playback
The DVD disc is usually formatted with a
disc menu. You may have to make your
selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language)
within the disc menu.
A
B
C
Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the
recorder.
Press DVD on the remote control.
ꢂThe DVD indicator lights up.
A
Insert a DVD disc.
If the disc menu appears, use the
numeric keypad 0-9 to input your
selection or use ST keys to select a
play option and press OK to start
playback.
ꢁ
Press OPEN/CLOSE çat the front
panel.
ꢂThe disc tray opens.
You can also hold down the STOP x
button on the remote control to open
and close the disc tray.
ꢁ
To access the disc menu
Press DISC MENU on the remote
control.
ꢁ
D
Place the disc onto the tray with the label
facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç.
ꢂFor double-sided discs, load the side
as indicated on the label.
To select the previous or next
chapter
During playback, pressíor ë.
ꢁ
E
Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’,
‘AV’).
B
To stop playback, press STOP x.
F
Playback may start automatically.
Otherwise, press u to start playback.
Playing an audio CD
A
B
Insert an audio CD.
If the pin code entry dialogue appears on
the TV, this means that the parental
control was activated for the inserted
disc. You have to enter your four-digit
pint code (see “DVD Setup Menu
Options – DVD Settings”).
ꢁ
ꢂPlayback starts automatically.
ꢂThe track number and elapsed playing
time appear on the display panel.
To stop playback, press STOP x.
For more playback features, see
“Additional Playback Features”.
ꢁ
Helpful Hints:
– If you want to return to tuner mode during
DVD playback, press SOURCE button.
– If you wish to watch the VCR playback,
press VCR to change to VCR mode before
starting playback the tape. If you press DVD
to watch the disc playback again, playback
resumes from the point where playback was
interrupted.
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.
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DVD Playback (continued)
Playing a (Super)Video CD
Playing a DivX disc
(Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’
(Play Back Control). This allows you to
play the video CDs interactively by
following the menu on the display.
This recorder supports the playback of
DivX movies which you can copy from
your computer onto a CD-R/RW,
DVD R/ RW.
A
A
Insert a (Super) Video CD.
Insert a DivX disc.
ꢂThe disc content menu appears.
If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index
menu will appear on the TV
Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your
selection or to select a play option.
If the DivX movie contains external
subtitles, you have to first select the
subtitle file from the file list.
ꢁ
B
B
Press u to start playback.
To return to the previous menu, press
BACK2 on the remote control.
ꢁ
During playback, you can press DISC
MENU to display the disc content menu.
ꢁ
ꢁTo turn on/off the Playback Control
mode, press TOOLS on the remote
control during playback to access the
VCD menu. Then use ST keys to select
{ PBC On } or { PBC Off }.
To select another character set for
the subtitle file,
During playback, press TOOLS once to
show the disc content menu. Press
TOOLS again to access various settings
for the slide show playback.
ꢁ
C
To stop playback, press STOP x.
Playing a DVD recordable disc
File Play
Type
Video
Normal
A
B
C
Insert a DVD recordable disc.
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears.
Mode
Character Standard Set
Audio
Time
Western European
Standard
Central European
Cyrillic
Stereo
0:01:31/ 0:41:35
Language 1
Use ST keys to select a title to play,
then press u.
LANG
Greek
To stop playback, press STOP x.
Use ST keys to select { Character }
and press X to access the options. Select
the preferred subtitle set and press OK
to confirm.
ꢁ
Helpful Hint:
– If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the
display panel, this means that there are no
recordings on this disc.
Helpful Hints:
– Subtitle files with the following file name
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .sami) are
supported.
– It is normal to experience an occasional
pixelation during DivX playback due to poor
clarity of digital contents during internet
downloading.
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.
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DVD Playback (continued)
E
To start playback, move the cursor to the
right selection screen and press u.
Playing an MP3/WMA disc
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are
highly compressed music files. The MP3
format lets you store about ten times
more data (music, pictures) on a single
CD-ROM than a regular CD.
F
G
During playback, you can press í/ë to
select the next/previous track.
To stop playback, press STOP x.
Helpful Hints:
– Only the first session of a multi-session CD
will playback.
A
Insert an MP3/WMA CD.
ꢂThe disc content menu appears.
– This recorder does not support MP3PRO
audio format.
Audio Stop
Directory
0:00:00 - 0:00:00
Playlist
Bee Gees
Phil Collins
Bryan Adams
Collin Raye
Nat King Cole
UB40
Eric Clapton
Faith Hill
Note: It may require a longer time for
the recorder to display the disc content
menu on the TV due to the large number
of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.
B
C
Use ST keys to navigate within the
menu and press OK to access the folder/
album.
Use ST keys to select the track/file to
play.
To move up to the previous level, press
BACK2.
ꢁ
D
To create a playlist, highlight the track/file
and press SELECT.
ꢂThe selected tracks/files will appear
on the right screen.
ꢂTo remove the track/file from the
playlist, press CLEAR.
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.
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DVD Playback (continued)
E
During playback, you can press TOOLS
on the remote control to access various
settings for the slide show playback.
Playing a picture disc (or musical
slide show)
You can display JPEG pictures in the
selected roll automatically one after the
other.
File Play
Type
PIC
Mode
Wipe
Zoom
Rotate
Normal
Top to bottom
Fitscreen
Clockwise 0
Top to bottom
Down to top
Left to right
A
B
C
Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD,
CD-R/RW, recordable DVD).
ꢂThe disc content menu appears.
Right to left
Extend center V.
Use ST keys to navigate within the
menu and press OK to access the
folder/ album.
F
To stop playback, press STOP x.
To create a playlist, highlight the track/file
and press SELECT.
ꢂThe selected tracks/files will appear
on the right screen.
ꢂTo remove the track/file from the
playlist, press CLEAR.
Playable JPEG picture disc
File format:
– The file extension has to be ‘.JPG,’
‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’
– It can only display DCF-standard still
pictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF.
– It cannot playback moving pictures,
Motion JPEG, progressive JPEG, pictures
in non-JPEG formats and including
pictures associated with sound.
D
You can select to playback from the
original disc content or from the playlist,
just use W X keys to move to the
correct screen before selecting the track/
file for playback.
PIC Normal
Directory
Picture Playlist
Program Stop
Japan trip
Bryan Bday
My songs
Hot Hits
Directory
..\Move up directory
Picture Playlist
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
P1010001.JPG
P1010008.JPG
BUTTER-1.JPG
NATURE-1.JPG
BUTTER-1.JPG
P1022500.JPG
P1023000.JPG
MERLIO-1.JPG
If the disc contained MP3 music and
JPEG picture files, you can start a
musical slide show playback,
Select an MP3 file and press OK to start
the playback, then select a picture file in
the menu and press OK to start the
musical slide show playback.
ꢁ
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.
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Additional Playback Features
Changing to another title/
chapter/track
Searching forwards/
backwards
When a disc contains more than one
track, title or chapter, you can change to
a different track, title or chapter as
follows.
You can fast forward or fast reverse a
disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two
times the normal playback speed.
A
During playback, press à(REW) or
á(FFW) to switch to the search
function.
ꢂThe search status bar appears.
It displays the search speed.
ꢂThe sound will be muted.
During playback,
Press ë (NEXT) to go to the next
chapter/track.
ꢁ
ꢁ
Pressí (PREV) to return to the start of
the previous chapter/track.
B
C
Press à(REW) or á(FFW) to cycle
through the search speeds.
OR
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input
the title/chapter/track number.
OR
ꢁ
ꢁ
To resume normal playback, press u.
Press TOOLS to enter the file play
(DVD, VCD) menu and use ST keys to
select { Title } or { Chapter } and use
numeric keypad 0-9 to input the title/
chapter/track number.
Pausing playback
A
B
During playback, press u to pause
playback.
To resume normal playback, press
u again.
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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Additional Playback Features (continued)
Selecting various repeat/ shuffle
functions
Using theTOOLS options
You can select various repeat play or
random play mode during playback.
REPEAT
TOOLS
SELECT
CLEAR
During disc playback, press REPEAT
repeatedly to toggle through the options
on the disc.
ꢁ
DISC MENU
DISPLAY
Or,
A
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
B
C
Use ST keys to select { Mode } and
press OK.
Menu options displayed may differ
depending on the disc type.
Use ST keys to select one of the repeat
options.
A
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
{ Repeat A-B } (DVD/VCD)
Repeat the playback of a specific segment
within a title/chapter/track. Press OK to
mark the start and end of the segment
you want to repeat.
00:22:03 / 01:30:26
Normal
01/02
DVD
Mode
Title
{ Repeat Chapter }
Repeat playback of the current chapter
(DVD, DVD R/ RW only).
Chapter
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Title
03/12
01/02 - OTH
Off
01/03
00:22:03 / 01:30:26
{ Repeat Track/Title }
Repeat playback of the current track/title.
{ Repeat Directory }
Repeat playback of the current folder/
directory (MP3, JPEG, picture disc only).
B
Use ST keys to select the setting you
want to adjust.
ꢂInstructions and explanations of the
options are provided in the following
pages.
ꢂIf the selection in the menu is greyed
out, that means the feature is not
available or cannot be changed in the
current states.
{ Repeat Disc }
Repeat playback of the entire disc.
{ Shuffle }
Randomly playback all the tracks within
the disc (MP3/DivX/WMA and audio CD
only).
{ Normal }
Cancel the repeat or programmed modes
and return to normal playback.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
to hide or show the DVD menu.
ꢁ
C
To exit, press TOOLS.
D
To cancel repeat playback, press STOP
x or select { Normal } and press OK.
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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Additional Playback Features (continued)
Creating a playlist
Changing the audio language
This operation works only on DVDs with
multiple soundtrack language or VCDs
with multiple audio channels.
You can playback the contents of the disc
in the order you want by creating a
playlist.
A
B
During disc playback, press AUDIO
repeatedly to toggle through the audio
channels on the disc.
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
ꢁ
Or,
Select { Mode } > { Program }.
ꢂThe programme menu appears.
A
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
Edit Program Play List
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
Title
Title 01
Playlist
B
C
Use ST keys to select { Audio } and
press X to access its options.
Title 02
Title 03
Title 04
Title 05
Title 06
Title 07
Title 08
Use ST keys to select the audio
language and press OK to confirm.
ꢂThe languages may be numbered or
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.
ꢂIf the language selected is not available
on the disc, the disc’s default setting for
language will be used instead.
C
D
If the disc is recorded with Titles/Folders/
Albums, press OK to access the tracks/
files/chapters.
Use ST keys to select the track/file/
chapter and press SELECT on the
remote control.
ꢂThe selected track/ file/ title will
appear in the { Playlist } screen at the
right.
Helpful Hint:
– Some DVDs allow soundtrack language
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To
access the Disc Menu, press DISC-MENU.
To remove from the playlist
Move to the right screen, select the item
to remove and press CLEAR on the
remote control.
E
F
To start playback from the playlist, move
to the right screen and press OK.
ꢂPlayback will start from the selected
track/ file/ chapter according to the order
of the playlist.
G
To exit playlist play, press STOP x.
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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Additional Playback Features (continued)
Changing subtitle languages
Switching camera angles
This operation works only on DVDs with
multiple subtitle languages, you can change
the language you want while playback the
DVD.
This option is only available with DVDs
that contain sequences recorded from
different camera angles. This allows you
to view the picture from different angles.
During disc playback, press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to toggle through the language
options on the disc.
A
B
ꢁ
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
Or,
Use ST keys to select { Angle } and
press X to enter its options.
ꢂThe camera angles available for
selection appears.
A
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
C
Use ST keys to select the camera angle
you want to switch to, and press OK to
confirm.
B
C
Use ST keys to select { Subtitle } and
press X to access its options.
Use ST keys to select the language and
press OK to confirm.
Searching by time
ꢂThe languages may be numbered or
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.
ꢂIf the language selected is not available
on the disc, the disc’s default setting
language will be used instead.
This option allows you to skip to a
specific point on the current disc.
A
B
C
During disc playback, press TOOLS on
the remote control.
ꢂThe Tools menu appears.
Helpful Hint:
– Some DVDs discs allow subtitle language
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To
access the disc menu, press DISC-MENU.
Use ST keys to select { Search } and
press X to time field (hours : minutes :
seconds).
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter
the time where playback should start and
press OK.
ꢂPlayback skips to the time entered.
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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VCR Playback
Reset tape counter
StartingVCR playback
Press CLEAR on the remote control to
set the counter to “0:00:00”.
ꢁ
This VCR uses the VHS system.
ꢂWhen you insert a VHS tape in the
recorder, the counter will automatically
reset to “0:00:00”.
A
B
C
Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the
recorder.
Press VCR on the remote control.
ꢂThe VCR indicator lights up.
Manual tracking
Insert a pre-recorded VHS tape into the
tape deck with the window side facing up
and the label side towards the front.
This recorder has automatic tracking
capability to reduce the picture and
sound interference of a poor quality VHS
tape. However, you may have to do a
manual tracking if these cannot be
completely filter out.
D
Playback will start automatically.
Otherwise, press u.
To pause playback
Press u.
To resume normal playback, press u.
A
B
Press P +-on the remote control
until you get a better picture/sound
quality.
ꢁ
ꢁ
For fast forward/backward search
Press à(REW) or á(FFW).
To resume normal playback, press u.
Press STOP x to confirm.
ꢂTracking is automatically reset to
normal when the tape is ejected.
ꢁ
ꢁ
To search a specific recording (using
index function)
Press PREV í/ NEXTëto search
the previous or next index marking
within the tape.
ꢁ
E
F
To stop playback, press STOP x.
To eject the VHS tape, press EJECT ç.
Helpful Hints:
– If you want to return to tuner mode during
VCR playback, press SOURCE button.
– If you wish to watch the disc playback,
press DVD to change to DVD mode before
starting playback the disc. If you press VCR
to watch the VCR playback again, playback
resumes from the point where playback was
interrupted.
– When playing back tapes recorded using
the S-VHS system, the playback image may
be distorted.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain VHS tapes.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD
About disc editing
Accessing disc editing menu
This recorder offers various disc edit
options for various disc types. You can
change the disc content and settings of a
recorded DVD from the disc editing
menu. The edited contents may not be
available when you play the disc on an
another DVD player.
OK
A
B
C
Insert a recorded disc into the recorder.
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears on
the TV.
The displayed options in the disc editing
menu differ depending on the type of
disc.
Select the first title on the disc, press and
hold S on the remote control.
ꢂThe disc editing menu appears.
{ Play }
Start playing from the beginning of the
disc.
Press X on the remote control to display
the disc editing options.
{ Rename Disc }
Change the name of the disc.
ꢂThe available editing options are
different for DVD R and DVD RW
discs.
{ Erase Disc } - DVD RW only
Erase all the recordings on the disc.
{ Record New Title }
Start recording from the last empty title
on the disc.
Play
Rename Disc
PAL
Erase Disc
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RW only
Start a new recording from the beginning
of the disc, all the recorded content will
be overwritten.
Record New Title
Overwrite disc
Make Compatible
Lock Disc
DVD
EDIT
{ Make Compatible } - DVD RW only
To ensure the edited changes remain
when the disc is played back on another
DVD player. (e.g., hidden chapters to
remain hidden).
D
E
Use ST keys to access different options
and OK to select.
ꢂInstructions and explanations of the
options are provided in the following
pages.
{ Lock/Unlock Disc } - DVD RW only
Lock or unlock a disc to prevent
accidental erasure or changes being
made.
To exit from the disc editing menu, press
W once to exit from the disc editing
menu. Press T to return to the disc
Index Picture menu.
{ Finalise Disc } - DVD R only
Finalise the disc to enable playback on
other DVD players. Further recording
and editing to the disc are not allowed. It
is not possible to unfinalise the disc.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
Rename disc
Erase disc (DVD RW only)
This erases the content of the
DVD RW. Once the existing content is
erased, it can be used for recording.
The original disc name is generated
automatically by the recorder. You can
change the disc name by following the
steps below.
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Erase Disc } and press OK.
ꢀA warning message will appear.
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Rename Disc } and press OK.
ꢀThe keyboard screen appears.
YES
B
Select
NO
in the menu to proceed or
B
Use W XST keys to highlight a
character on the keyboard and press OK
to select.
to abort, then press OK to
confirm.
ꢀThe maximum input is up to 20
characters.
Record new title
This function allows you to start a new
recording at the remaining empty space
in the DVD RW.
You can use the following keys on the
keyboard screen to edit your input:
ꢁ
BkSp
: to remove the character to
the left of the cursor.
: to remove the character to
the right the cursor.
: to create a space between
characters.
: to toggle between upper and
lower case characters.
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Record New Title } and press
OK.
Delete
Space
Select the source you want to record
from and press REC z to start
recording.
Caps
Clear
: to clear the entry field
completely.
Overwrite disc (DVD RW only)
OK
C
To confirm your entry, select
the keyboard and press OK.
ꢀThe info panel is now updated.
on
on
This function allows you to start a new
recording from the beginning of a
DVD RW regardless of the contents of
the disc.
EXIT
To cancel the changes, select
ꢁ
the keyboard and press OK.
A
B
In disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Overwrite disc } and press OK.
Select the source you want to record
from and press REC z to start
recording.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
Make compatible (DVD RW only)
Playback your recordings
(DVD R) on other DVD
players
The edited DVD RW may still display
the original titles or hidden scenes when
played back on other DVD players. This
function enures that the edited changes
It is necessary to finalise a DVD R disc
of the DVD RW remain when played
before you can play it on another DVD
back on other players.
player. Otherwise, the DVD R will only
playback on this recorder.
ꢁIn disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Make Compatible } and press
After a DVD R disc has been
OK to confirm.
finalised, no further recordings or
editing can be made to it. Make sure
Helpful Hint:
that you have completed all the
– If the option {Compatible} is not available
recordings and editing before
for selection, it means that the disc is already
finalising the disc.
compatible.
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Finalise Disc } and press OK.
Lock/Unlock disc (DVD RW only)
ꢂA warning message will appear.
You can choose to protect the recorded
DVD RW in order to prevent accidental
loss of recordings.
YES
B
Select
in the menu and press OK
to start the process.
ꢂFinalisation will take a few minutes,
depending on the length of recordings.
ꢂDo not try to open the disc tray or
switch off the power as this may render
the disc unusable.
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Lock Disc } and press OK.
ꢂThe disc is locked for this DVD
recorder only.
ꢂWhen the disc is locked, the option in
the disc editing menu will change to
{ Unlock Disc }.
NO
Otherwise, move to
in the menu
ꢁ
and press OK to abort the operation.
B
If you want to overwrite or edit on the
protected disc, select { Unlock Disc }.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
About title editing
Accessing title editing menu
You can change the individual title
information or delete a title (recording)
in a recorded DVD. If a DVD R has been
finalised, it cannot be edited.
A
Insert a recorded DVD into the
recorder.
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears on
the TV.
The displayed options in the title editing
menu differ depending on the type of
disc.
ꢁDuring playback, press DISC MENU to
access the Index Picture screen.
B
Use ST keys to highlight a title
(recording), and press X.
ꢂThe title editing menu appears.
{ Play Title }
Start playing a recording.
{ Edit Title }
Access the video editing menu.
1. My movie
Play Title
01 / 01 / 2006
01 : 31 : 53
HQ 00 : 05 : 59
Edit Title
Rename Title
{ Rename Title }
Change the name of the recording.
Erase Title
2. Nature
03 / 02 / 2006
00 : 30 : 00
Overwrite Title
Overwrite Disc
Append Title
{ Erase Title } - DVD RW only
Delete the title (recording).
SP 01: 05 : 59
Empty Title
SP 01:30:50
{ Overwrite Title } - DVD RW only
Start a new recording, the existing title
(recording) will be overwritten.
C
D
Use ST keys to access different options
and OK to select.
ꢂInstructions and explanation of the
options are provided in the following
pages.
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RW only
Overwrite from the existing selected title
onwards to the end of the disc.
{ Append Title }
Insert a new recording to the last existing
recording.
To exit, press W.
Video editing
This feature allows access to the video
editing menu. See the chapter “Editing/
Finalising Recording – About video
editing” for more information.
In title editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Edit Title } and press OK.
ꢂThe video editing menu appears.
ꢂThe recorder will play the selected
title.
ꢁ
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
Rename title
Overwrite title (DVD RW only)
The original title name is generated
automatically by the recorder. You can
give a new name to the title by following
the steps below.
This function allows you to record a new
title from the beginning of the current
title in the DVD RW. The other titles
will not be affected.
A
B
A
In title editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Rename Title } and press OK.
ꢂThe keyboard screen appears.
In title editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Overwrite Title } and press OK.
B Select the source you want to record
from and press REC z to start
recording.
Use W X ST keys to highlight a
character and press OK to select.
ꢂThe maximum input is up to 9
characters.
Overwrite from the selected title
You can use the following keys on the
keyboard screen to edit your input:
ꢁ
You can select to overwrite only the
recordings from the selected title to the
end of the disc.
BkSp
Delete
Space
Caps
: to remove the character to the
left of the cursor.
: to remove the character to the
right the cursor.
: to create a space between
characters.
: to toggle between upper and
lower case characters.
In video editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Overwrite Disc } and press OK
to confirm.
ꢁ
Append recording
Clear
: to clear the entry field completely.
This function allows you to append
recording to the last existing title.
OK
C
To confirm your entry, select
the keyboard and press OK.
ꢂThe info panel is now updated.
on
A
B
C
In title editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Append Title } and press OK.
EXIT
To cancel the changes, select
the keyboard and press OK.
on
ꢁ
Press SOURCE to select the input
channel to append.
Press REC z to start append recording.
Warning! Once the recording has
started, any prior recording from the
point of the playback and onwards will be
overwritten.
Erase title
You can delete a specific title (recording)
from the disc. However, for DVD Rs, the
deleted space cannot be used for further
recording.
D
To stop append recording, press
STOP x.
A
B
In title editing menu, use ST keys to
select { Erase Title } and press OK.
ꢂA warning message will appear.
YES
Select
NO
in the menu to proceed or
to abort, then press OK.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
About video editing
Accessing video editing menu
After a recording has been made, this
recorder allows you to edit the video
content. You can add/delete chapter
markers, hide unwanted scenes, change
the picture in the index picture screen
and split a title (recording) into two.
OK
When you playback a recording in video
edit mode, the entire recording will be
played back including hidden scenes.
The edit functions available in the disc
editing menu are:
EDIT
{ Title }
Select a title (recording) to play.
A
Insert a recorded DVD into the
recorder.
ꢂThe Index Picture screen appears on
the TV.
{ Chapter }
Select a chapter within the selected title.
{ Chapter Marker }
B
C
D
Use ST keys to select a title (recording).
Insert a chapter marker in the recording
or erase a chapter marker to combine
two chapters.
Press u to start playback.
Press EDIT on the remote control.
ꢂThe video editing menu appears.
{ Hide Chapter }
Hide the unwanted scene in the
recording.
Edit Mode
0:03:28
{ Index Picture }
Title 02/06
Select a scene in the recording as the
index picture screen.
Chapter 01/10
Chapter Marker
Hide Chapter
Index Picture
Split Title
{ Split Title } – DVD RW only
Divide the recording into two separate
titles.
E
F
Use ST keys to access different options
and press OK to select.
ꢂInstructions and explanations of the
options are provided in the following
pages.
To exit, press EDIT.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
Selecting a title
Creating chapter marker
This option shows the current title and
the total number of titles in the disc. It
also allows you to select a specific title.
You can create a chapter by inserting
chapter marker at any point within a title
during playback. This will allow you to
access a specific point in the recording
easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.
A
B
C
During playback, press EDIT to display
the video editing menu.
Title
Use ST keys to select { Title } and
press OK.
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in
a title and press OK.
chapter markers
ꢂThe recorder will play the selected
title.
A
B
C
During playback, press EDIT to display
the video editing menu.
Selecting a chapter
Use ST keys to select { Chapter
Marker } and press OK.
This option shows the current chapter
and the total number of chapters in the
title. It also allows you to select a specific
chapter within the title.
Use ST keys to select one of the
options and press OK to confirm.
{ Insert Marker }
Select this to insert a new chapter
marker at the current point of playback.
A
B
C
During playback, press EDIT to display
the video editing menu.
Use ST keys to select { Chapter } and
press OK.
{ Delete Marker }
Select this to delete the current chapter
marker (it refers to the closest marker
before the current point of playback).
The current chapter will then combine
with the chapter before it.
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in
the chapter and press OK.
ꢂThe recorder will play the selected
chapter.
{ Delete All Markers }
Select this to delete all the chapter
markers in the current title.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)
Hiding/unhiding an unwanted
chapter
Changing Index Picture
The index picture is the picture of the
title you will see when the recorder loads
up the Index menu. Normally, the first
frame of a recording is shown as the
title’s index picture.
You can choose to hide certain scenes
from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial
scene) or make it visible again.
A
B
Create a chapter marker at the start and
end of the scene you want to hide. (See
previous page on “Creating Chapter
Marker”).
A
During playback, press EDIT to display
the video editing menu, then use ST
keys to highlight { Index Picture }.
Select the chapter you want to hide and
start playback. (See previous page on
“Selecting a chapter”).
B
C
Press u to pause playback.
Press X to search for the desired frame
and press OK to select the current frame
as the index picture for the title.
C
D
During playback, press EDIT to display
the video editing menu.
Use ST keys to select { Hide Chapter }
and press OK.
ꢂThe current chapter will be hidden.
Splitting a title (DVD RW only)
You can divide the current title into two
new titles. Each of these titles is
characterised by its own index picture.
To unhide a chapter
A
Press EDIT on the remote control
during playback.
ꢂThe video editing menu appears.
ꢂWhile in editing mode, the hidden
chapter/chapters will be played back.
Warning! Once a title is divided, the
process cannot be reversed.
A
During playback, press EDIT to display
the video editing menu, then use ST
keys to highlight { Split Title }.
B
C
Wait for the chapter you want to unhide
to occur or use àákeys on the
remote control to make a fast search.
B
C
Press u to pause playback.
Press X to search for the desired frame,
and press OK to divide the title at the
current frame.
ꢂA new title will be shown at the Index
Picture screen.
Use ST keys to select { Unhide
Chapter } and press OK.
ꢂThe current chapter will be visible
during playback.
Helpful Hints:
– All the hidden chapters will be played back
while in video editing mode.
– To locate a specific frame during playback,
press u and the X key to forward search
to the frame that you want.
TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalised DVD R.
Press W to go back to the previous menu.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Setup Menu - Record
Accessing the Setup Menu
On
Auto Chapter Marker
System Recording Source
DVD Default Recording Mode
VCR Default Recording Mode
Tuner
SP
The system setup menu provides various
options for you to adjust the recorder to
suit your preferences.
SP
See Recording chapter – “RECORD
Settings”
SETUP
Setup Menu - DVD
OK
English
Off
Default Disc Menu Language
Default Subtitle Language
Default Audio Language
Parental Rating Level
English
Off
A
Press SETUP on the remote control.
ꢂThe system setup menu appears on
TV.
B
C
Use ST keys to highlight a menu item
and press X to access its options.
See this chapter – “DVD Settings”
Setup Menu - Channel Setup
Use ST keys to highlight the setting you
wish to change and press OK to confirm
and go back to the previous menu item.
ꢂInstructions and explanations of the
options are provided in the following
pages.
Search
Edit
Channel Search
Modify Channel Information
Sort Channels
Sort
D
To exit, press SETUP.
See this chapter “CHANNEL SETUP
Settings”
Setup Menu - General
Country
Germany
Setup Menu - Clock
On Screen Display Language English
01/01/06
00:05:08
Auto
Date (dd / mm / yy)
Time (hh : mm : ss)
Date-Time Setting
Screen Saver
On
Reset Menu Settings
OK
See this chapter – “GENERAL Settings”
See this chapter “CLOCK Settings”
Setup Menu - Playback
TV Aspect Ratio
4:3 Letterbox
PAL
Video Output Format
Digital Audio Output
Show DivX®Registration Code
All
OK
See this chapter – “PLAYBACK Settings”
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Country
Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. (See
section “Step 3: Installation and Setup - Select the country of your
residence”).
Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display.
On Screen Display
Language
Screen Saver
The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding
exposure to a static image for too long.
{ On }
– Switches to TV screen saver mode when
playback has been stopped or paused for
more than 15 minutes.
{ Off }
– Turns off the screen saver function.
Reset Menu
Settings
Restore all the settings of this recorder, except for the PIN code.
Reset Menu Settings can only be changed when there is no
disc in the disc tray.
1) Press OK to confirm the default restore.
2) A warning message will appear. Select
OK
in the menu to
to abort, then press OK to confirm.
CANCEL
proceed or
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
TV Aspect Ratio
Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you
have connected.
{ 16:9 }
– Select this for wide screen TV
(frame ratio 16:9).
{ 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ display
with black bands on the upper and
lower portions of the TV screen.
{ 4:3 Panscan } – Select this for a full-height
picture with both side trimmed.
The colour system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should
match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system.
Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of
your TV.
Video Output
Format
{ NTSC }
– Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC
colour system. It will change the video signal
of a PAL disc and output it to NTSC format.
– Select this if the connected TV has the PAL
colour system. It will change the video signal
of an NTSC disc and output it to PAL format.
{ PAL }
Note: If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 15 seconds for the
auto recovery.
Adjust the digital output setting only if you have connected other
devices to the coaxial socket on the recorder.
Digital Audio
Output
{ ALL }
– Select this if you have used the COAXIAL
socket on the recorder to connect to a
stereo receiver that has a built in multichannel
decoder.
{ LPCM }
– Select this if the connected audio equipment
is not capable of decoding multichannel audio
Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel
signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation).
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Show DivX®
Registration code
Display the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code
that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX®
VOD service. For more information, visit us at
1) Press X to display the registration code.
2) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from
instructions and copy the video from your computer onto a
CD-R/RW or recordable DVD disc for playback on this
recorder.
DVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback.
Default Disc Menu
Language
Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.
Default Subtitle
Language
Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback
.
Default Audio
Language
Notes:
– If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default setting language will be used instead.
– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the
DVD disc menu.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
DVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete
disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a
playback limitation level.
Parental Rating
Level
Enter Password
1) Use ST keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press
OK.
* * * *
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin
OK
CANCELO
code.
Note: When doing this for the first time or if you forget your four-digit
pin code, enter the default password '3308'.
Set Rating Level
OK
3) Move to
in the menu and press OK on the remote
4. PG 13
5. PG R
OK
control. The set rating level menu appears.
4) Use ST keys to select the desired parental level, then move
New
4. PG 13
d
OK
to
in the menu and press OK on the remote control
to confirm.
Notes:
The rating levels range from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. DVDs
–
that are rated higher than the level you have selected will not play
unless you enter your four-digit pin code.
To disable parental controls and allow all discs to play, select { Off }.
–
– VCD, SVCD, CDs have no level indication, so parental control has no
effect on these type of discs. This also applies to most illegal DVDs.
– Some DVDs are not coded with a rating though the movie rating may
be printed on the disc cover. The rating level feature does not prohibit
playback of such discs.
To change/ reset the password
1) Use ST keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press
New Password
New password
* * * *
OK.
OK
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin
Confirm password
CANCEL
O
code.
OK
3) Move to
in the menu and press OK on the remote
control. The set rating level menu appears.
New
4) Move to
password menu.
in the menu and press OK to access new
5) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your new four-digit
pin code, then press T to select the next entry field and enter
the same pin code a second time.
OK
6) Move to
in the menu and press OK to confirm.
CANCEL
Note: To abort the change, select
and press OK. { Off }.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
CHANNEL SETUP settings
Channel Search
This option automatically scans all the receivable analogue local
TV channels and stores these channels on the recorder.
Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV
channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue
TV channels. This process may take several minutes.
Setup Menu - Channel Setup
Channel Search
Edit
Modify Channel Information
Sort Channels
Sort
Adjust a stored TV channel to your preference and improve the
reception and the sound quality of that TV channel.
Modify Channel
Information
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Modify Channel Information }
and press OK to view the channel menu.
2) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press OK.
Channel
Name
Scan mode
Frequency
TV System
NICAM
Audio
Decoder
Skip
P001/Ch003
Frequency
585.26MHz
PAL B/G
On
DUAL A
Off
No
{ Name }
– Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to select the
channel preset number that you wish to
change.
Fine-tune
OK
CANCEL
– To rename the channel, press X.
– Use W X ST keys to highlight a character
in the keyboard screen and press OK to
select.
Note: The maximum input is up to 5 (five)
characters.
OK
– Select
on the keyboard to confirm
EXIT
your entry or select
press OK to exit.
to abort, then
{ Scan Mode } – Select TV channel search mode based on
channel allocation or frequency (Frequency,
Channel or S-Channel) and press OK to
confirm.
{ Frequency } – Show the frequency of the current TV
channel. If required, use W X keys to start
the automatic frequency search and press
OK to confirm.
{ TV System } – Use ST keys to select a suitable TV system
that produces the least distortion of picture
and sound, then press OK to confirm. (See
chapter “TV System Guide” at the back of
this manual for more information).
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
CHANNEL SETUP settings
{ NICAM }
– NICAM is a digital sound transmission
system. It can transmit either one stereo
channel or two separate mono channels.
Channel
Name
Scan mode
Frequency
TV System
NICAM
Audio
Decoder
Skip
P001/Ch003
Frequency
585.26MHz
PAL B/G
On
DUAL A
Off
No
{ On }
– Improve the sound transmission
of the TV channel.
Fine-tune
{ Off }
– Select this if the reception is poor
and the sound is distorted.
OK
CANCELK
{ Audio }
– For bilingual TV programmes, you can switch
between stereo (original) and additional
audio language.
{ DUAL A } – Original broadcast language.
{ DUAL B } – Additional audio language.
{ Decoder }
– If the current TV channel is transmitted by
coded TV signals that can only be viewed
properly with a decoder which is connected
to the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket, you need to
activate the connected decoder.
{ On }
– Select this to allocate the connected
decoder to this TV channel.
{ Off }
– Turn off the decoder feature.
{ Skip }
– Select this to set the channel to be skipped.
{ No }
– The TV channel can be accessible
using the P + − on the remote
control.
{ Yes }
– The TV channel can only be
accessible by pressing the
corresponding number button on
the remote control.
{ Fine-Tune } – Select this to fine-tune the TV channel
manually if the reception is poor. Use
W X
keys to adjust the frequency and press OK
to confirm.
Sort Channels
Rearrange the stored TV channels.
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Sort Channels } and press OK
to show a list of TV channel programmes.
2) Use ST keys to highlight the channel you want to change
and press OK.
3) Use ST keys to shift the TV channel to the desired position
and press OK again. The selected channel will be inserted
before the current position.
Sort Channels
P001 BC020
P002 SW006
P003 CH008
P004 CH004
P005 CH006
P006 CH010
P007 CH012
P008 CH005
Skip
Unskip
Unskip
Unskip
Skip
Unskip
Unskip
Unskip
P003 CH008 Unskip
Note: Press BACK2 on the remote control to go back to the previous
menu.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Time (hh/mm)
Use ST keys to change the number and use W X keys to select
different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.
ST
Use
keys to change the number and use W X keys to select
different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.
Date-Time Setting
This feature
Enable/disable the automatic setting of date and time.
is dependent on your local broadcaster.
{ Auto }
– Select this to activate automatic setting of
date and time.
{ Manual }
– Select this to manually set the date and time.
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Other Information
Installing the latest software
The software installed in your recorder is
continuously being refined for greater
stability and compatibility of the set.
Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for
the software which you copy onto a CD
and install the software of your recorder.
Caution! Power supply must not be
interrupted during upgrade!
A
B
Get the version information of this
recorder by pressing the number keypad
‘0009’ and press OK on the remote
control.
ꢂWrite down the information for your
current software version.
com/support’ to check the availability of
the latest software upgrade. Download
the software to a CD-R.
Note: When checking for the latest
software upgrade, please also check for
any accompanying instructions on
installing the software.
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Specifications
Picture/Display
Tuner/Reception/Transmission
TV system: PAL, SECAM
Aerial Input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75)
•
•
•
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9
•
•
D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz
A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz
Connectivity
Rear Connections:
EXT 1 Scart
EXT 2 Scart
S-Video Out
Video (CVBS) Out
Audio left/right Out
Digital audio out (coaxial)
RF antenna in
RF TV out
Mains
Sound
•
•
D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz
A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Video Recording
•
•
•
Recording system: PAL, SECAM
Compression formats: MPEG2
Recording modes:
High Quality
: HQ
: SP
: SPP
: LP
: EP
Standard Play
Standard Play Plus
Long Play
Extended Play
Super Long Play
Front Connections:
i.LINK DV in (IEEE 1394 4-pin)
Video In (CAM1)
Audio left/right In
•
•
•
: SLP
•
•
•
Audio compression: Dolby Digital
Convenience
Video Playback
•
•
Programming/Timer Enhancements: Daily/
Weekly, Repeat Programme, Manual Timer,
One Touch Recording, SHOWVIEW®/VIDEO
PLUS+
Disc playback media: CD, CD-R/-RW, DVD,
DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW
SVCD, Video CD, DVD+R DL
Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1,
MPEG4, DivX 3/4/5/6
Programmable events: 8
•
•
Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL
Video tape playback system: PAL, SECAM,
ME-SECAM, NTSC
Power
•
•
•
Power supply: 220–240V; ~50 Hz
Consumption: 32 W (typical)
Standby power consumption: < 5W
Audio Playback
•
•
•
Disc playback media: CD, CD-R/-RW,
MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, WMA
Cabinet
•
•
Dimensions (wxhxd) : 435 x 100 x 344 mm
Net Weight : 5.2 kg
Compression formats: Dolby Digital, DTS,
MP3, MPEG2 Multichannel, PCM
MP3 bit rates: 32~256 kbps and VBR
Still Picture Playback
Disc formats: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW,
CD-R/RW
•
•
•
Picture compression formats: JPEG
Picture enhancement: Rotate, Zoom,
Slideshow with music playback
Storage Media
Recording media: DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, VHS tape
•
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this
will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of
electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for
repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult
your dealer or Philips for help.
Problem (General)
No power.
Solution
– Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the
recorder to turn on the system.
– Make sure the AC outlet has power.
– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the
front of the DVD recorder (not towards TV).
– Remove any obstacles between the recorder and the
remote control. Aim the remote control towards the
set at different angles and/or distances.
Remote control does not
work.
– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.
– Press SOURCE on the remote control to select an input
source.
– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In
channel. Switch the TV channel until you see the DVD
screen. Read chapter “Step 3 - Installation and Setup –
Finding the correct viewing channel” for details.
– Check the video connection between the recorder and
the TV.
No picture.
No sound.
– Check the audio connections, the red and white
sockets. Read chapters “Getting Started - Connecting
the audio cables” for details.
– Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment
you connected to the DVD recorder. Read chapter
“DVD Setup Menu Options – PLAYBACK settings –
Digital Audio Output” for details.
– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.
– Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3: Installation
and Setup - Setting the TV channel programmes” for
details.
No TV signal received
from the recorder.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem (General)
Solution
– Check the video connection between the DVD recorder
and the TV.
TV channel is fuzzy or
distorted.
– You can further fine-tune the signal of the TV channel.
Read chapter on “DVD Setup Menu Options -
CHANNEL SETUP Settings - Modify Channel
Information”.
– Press P +/-to search for the same TV channel which
may have a clearer picture.
– Exit from any system or recording setup menu until you
see the Philips wallpaper on the screen.
Unable to eject disc tray.
– Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then
press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem (Playback)
Solution
– Insert the disc with the label facing up.
– Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL
regions or Region 2 in order to play on this DVD
recorder.
Disc does not play.
– There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type.
Read chapter “DVD Playback - Playable discs” for
details.
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean
the disc or replace a new one.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the
‘Phono’ input of your amplifier.
– If you are playing a DTS CD, you have to connect the
COAXIAL socket of this recorder to a Hi-Fi system or
amplifier.
Distorted sound coming
from a connected hi-fi
system or amplifier.
– Ensure that the DivX file is encoded according to the
‘Home Theatre Profile’ with the DivX encoder.
– Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete
file.
Unable to play DivX
movies.
– The disc does not match with the TV colour system
standard (PAL/NTSC). Change the { Video Output
format } in { Setup Menu – General }.
The picture is distorted
or black and white during
playback.
– The disc is dirty, clean the disc.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
– For VCR, clean the video heads. If the condition
persists, the video heads may have to be replaced.
– Check if the VHS tape is defective by playing other VHS
tapes.
– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.
– Do not tie the cables of the connected devices together.
– Fine-tune your TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3:
Installation and Setup - Setting the TV channel
programmes” for details.
There is picture or sound
interference with the TV
reception.
– This message may appear if you insert a disc that may
The message
‘UNKNOWN DISC’
appears.
have encountered one of the following:
– Error during recording: The title may be missing.
– Error while changing the title/index picture: The original
title/index picture may be visible.
– Error while finalising or the disc has not been finalised.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem (Recording)
Solution
1) Press SHOWVIEW (or VIDEO Plus+) on the remote
control, enter the programming or Plus code number of
the desired TV channel.
The wrong TV channel
was decoded (recorded)
after you programmed a
recording using the
ShowView® / VIDEO
Plus+ system.
2) Press OK to confirm.
3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input
field. If this does not correspond to the desired TV
channel, select this entry field and change the channel
number.
4) Press OK to confirm.
– This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video tapes
that have been copy-protected. Even though the picture
on the TV is fine, but the recording on the DVD
recordable disc is faulty. This interference is unavoidable
with copy-protected DVDs or video tapes.
Picture is fuzzy and
brightness varies when
copying DVD Video discs
or prerecorded video
tapes.
– The DVD recordable disc has a limited recording
lifetime, please change a new disc for recording.
– The TV channel you want to record is not stored or
you selected the wrong programme number. Check TV
channels stored.
– If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording,
you have to reset the timer recording.
Recordings are not
occurring as scheduled.
New recordings cannot be
made.
– If the recorder cannot read the disc, you cannot record.
– You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copyrighted
materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a DVD R/ RW.
– A finalised DVD R has been inserted. Change disc.
– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD
player cannot detect it.
– You have to finalise the DVD R. Refer to chapter
“Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD
players” for details.
A DVD R/ RW recorded
on this DVD recorder
does not playback on a
DVD player.
– If you are recording a programme from your decoder
box, you can view the same programme by pressing the
TV/VIDEO on the recorder’s remote control.
The picture on my
decoder appears to be
distorted during
recording.
– If the safety tab has been removed, cover the tab hole
with clear tape.
– Make sure the VHS tape is not at its end.
The VHS tape is ejected
when you press REC
button.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disc should I use for
recording?
What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to
this recorder using a single DV cable for
input and output of audio, video, data and
control signals.
– This recorder is only compatible with
DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders.
Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS
video recorders are not compatible.
– You cannot connect more than one
DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.
– You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the DV
IN socket.
You can only record on DVD R,
DVD RW or DVD+R DL discs DVD R/
RW is the most compatible recordable
DVD format in the market today. They
are fully compatible with most of the
existing DVD-Video players and DVD-
ROM drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a DVD R/
+RW disc?
4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can
store only one hour of recordings on a
single disc at the highest quality (DVD
standard) and about 6 hours recording at
the lowest quality (VHS standard). The
recording mode indicates the number of
hours that will fit on a single disc.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD
from an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is
not copy protected.
What is the difference between
DVD R and DVD RW?
DVD R is “recordable” and DVD RW is
“erasable” and “rewritable”. With a
DVD R, you can record multiple
sessions on the same disc, but when the
disc is full, you cannot record any more
on the disc. The DVD RW allows you to
record over the same disc repeatedly.
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,
which are similar to the Titles and
Chapters of a book. A Title is often a
complete movie and is broken down into
Chapters, or individual scenes from the
movies.
Title
Chapter
Title
How do I check the remaining space
available on a recordable DVD disc?
In disc menu mode, press REC MODE on
the remote control repeatedly to display
the remaining recording time in different
recording mode.
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
chapter markers
Programmes are recorded as a single
title, it may consist of one chapter or a
few chapters within a title, depending on
the recording settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
How do I set up Titles and
Chapters?
What is ‘index’ for VHS tape?
When you make a recording to a VHS
tape, an index is automatically marked on
the tape when recording starts. These
index markings can help to locate a
specific recording quickly and easily.
The recorder automatically creates a new
Title every time you start a new
recording. You can then add Chapters to
these recordings manually or have them
automatically inserted at 5-minute
intervals.
What does “finalising” a disc do?
Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no
longer be recorded, only required for
DVD R. It will then be compatible with
any DVD player. To close a disc without
finalising it, simply stop recording and
eject the disc. You will still be able to
record on the disc if there is room for
more recordings.
How good is the quality of the
recording?
There are a few quality levels to choose
from, ranging from “1 hour mode” (High
Quality) to “6 hours mode” (Super Long
Play). Press REC MODE button on the
remote control to choose the quality
level that best suits your purpose and the
length of material.
Record Mode
Picture Quality
Maximum Recording
Time per Disc (hours)
HQ
SP
High Quality
1
Standard Play
Standard Play Plus
Long Play
2
SPP
LP
2.5
3
EP
Extended Play
Super Long Play
4
SLP
6
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Glossary
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned
into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while
digital sound has specific numerical values.
These sockets send audio through two
channels, the left and right.
DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a
surround sound system, but it is different
from Dolby Digital. The formats were
developed by different companies.
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives
an overview of a DVD RW or DVD R. An
Index Picture represents each recording.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional
TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture
format. A still-picture data compression
system proposed by the Joint Photographic
Expert Group, which features small decrease
in image quality in spite of its high
AUDIO OUT Sockets: Red and white
sockets on the back of the system that send
audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
compression ratio.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles.
A title is composed of several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number
MP3: A file format with a sound data
compression system. “MP3” is the
abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By
using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW
can contain about 10 times more data then a
regular CD.
enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available
when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL. These sockets send audio
through multiple channels, instead of just
two channels as analogue does.
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A
collection of compression systems for digital
audio and video.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for
allowing selection of images, sounds,
subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a
DVD.
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have
each sound track constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
DivX: The DivX code is a patent pending,
MPEG-4 based video compression
technology, developed by DivX Networks
Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes
small enough to be transported over the
internet, while maintaining high visual quality.
PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
controlling playback. By using menu screens
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive
playback and searching.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing
up to six channels of digital audio (front left
and right, surround left and right, centre and
subwoofer).
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital
audio encoding system.
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Glossary (continued)
Parental control: Limits disc play according
to the age of the users or the limitation level
in each country. The limitation varies from
disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will
be prohibited if the software’s level is higher
than the user-set level.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated. This
unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the region code
of your unit by looking on the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by
sending separate signals for the luminance
and the colour. You can use S-Video only if
your TV has an S-Video In socket.
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three dimensional sound fields full of realism
by arranging multiple speakers around the
listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or
music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned
a title number, enabling you to locate the
title you want.
VIDEO OUT socket: Yellow socket on
the back of the DVD system that sends the
DVD picture video to a TV.
WMA : WMA is short for Windows Media
Audio and refers to an audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by
using Windows Media Player version 9 or
Windows Media Player for Windows XP.
Files are recognised by their file extension”.
wma” or “.WMA”.
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Display panel symbols/ messages
The following symbols/ messages may
appear on your recorder display:
REGION
ꢁ
When the DVD inserted is in a wrong
region code as the recorder.
00:00:00
Multi-function display/ text line
– Title/ track number
– Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time
– Disc/title name
– Additional information regarding the
disc
ꢁ
STOP
ꢁ
ꢁ
When playback / recording is stopped.
XTIMER
A timer recording has been programmed
or is active.
– TV channel number or source of video
– Clock (This is displayed in Standby
mode).
UPDATE
The recorder is writing to the disc.
ꢁ
ꢁ
– TV programme title
UNKNOWN
The recorder has encountered an error
in handling the disc inserted.
BLANK
ꢁ
ꢁ
There are no recordings in the disc on
the tray.
SET CLOCK
The system clock has to be set.
ꢁ
ꢁ
FULL
Disc is full. There is no more storage
space for new recordings.
UNRECORDABLE DISC
The disc inserted cannot be used for
recording.
LOADING
Disc is being recognised by the recorder.
ꢁ
ꢁ
COPY PROTECT
The content is copy- protected.
ꢁ
ꢁ
MENU
The setup menu, disc menu, title menu or
timer menu display is on.
FINALIZED DISC
The disc inserted has been finalised. No
further recordings can be made on the
disc.
NO DISC
ꢁ
No disc has been inserted. If a disc has
been inserted, then it is possible that the
disc cannot be read.
RECORDING
A recording is in progress.
ꢁ
OPEN
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
Disc tray is opening or opened.
PHOTO
A picture disc has been inserted.
STARTUP
The recorder has been turned on.
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TV System Guide
COUNTRY
AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
ALGERIA
ANGOLA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
VHF
PAL/SECAM B
UHF
DVD REGIONS
5
2
5
5
4
4
2
PAL B
PAL B
PAL I
PAL N
PAL B
PAL B
PAL G
PAL G
PAL N
PAL H
PAL G
AZORES
PAL B
BAHAMAS
BAHRAIN
BANGLADESH
BARBADOS
BELGIUM
NTSC M
PAL B
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
4
2
5
4
2
PAL G
PAL H
BERMUDA
BOLIVIA
BOTSWANA
BRAZIL
NTSC M
NTSC M
PAL I
PAL M
PAL B
NTSC M
4
5
4
PAL M
PAL B
PAL G
BRUNEI
PAL B
BULGARIA
BURKINA FASO
BURMA
2
5
SECAM K1
NTSC M
SECAM K1
NTSC M
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
SECAM K1
NTSC M
PAL D
NTSC M
NTSC M
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
BURUNDI
5
3
5
1
2
5
4
6
4
4
2
4
CAMBODIA
CAMEROON
CANADA
PAL G
NTSC M
CANARY ISLANDS
CHAD
CHILE
CHINA
COLOMBIA
COSTA RICA
CROATIA
NTSC M
NTSC M
NTSC M
PAL G
NTSC M
PAL G
CUBA
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
DAHOMEY
DENMARK
DJIBOUTI
DOMINICAN REP
ECUADOR
EGYPT
EL SALVADOR
EQUAT. GUINEA
ESTONIA
PAL D
SECAM K1
PAL B
SECAM B
NTSC M
NTSC M
SECAM B/PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
PAL K
2
PAL G
SECAM G
NTSC M
2
5
4
4
2
4
5
5
5
NTSC M
SECAM G/PAL G
NTSC M
PAL B (was SECAM)
PAL B
PAL D
PAL G
ETHIOPIA
FIJI
PAL B
FINLAND
FRANCE
FRENCH POLYNESIA
GABON
PAL B
PAL G
SECAM L
2
2
SECAM L
SECAM K1
SECAM K1
PAL I
PAL B
PAL B
5
5
2
5
2
2
2
GAMBIA
GERMANY
GHANA
GIBRALTAR
GREECE
GREENLAND
GUADELOUPE
GUAM
GUATEMALA
GUINEA
GUYANA (FRENCH)
HONDURAS
PAL G
PAL G
PAL H
PAL G
PAL B
PAL B (was SECAM)
NTSC/PAL B
SECAM K1
NTSC M
NTSC M
PAL K
1
4
5
4
4
NTSC M
NTSC M
SECAM K1
NTSC M
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TV System Guide (continued)
COUNTRY
LIBYA
LITHUANIA
LUXEMBOURG
MADAGASCAR
MADEIRA
VHF
SECAM B
PAL D (was SECAM)
PAL B/SECAM L
SECAM K1
PAL B
UHF
SECAM G
PAL K
DVD REGIONS
5
5
2
5
PAL G/SEC L
MALAGASY
MALAWI
MALAYSIA
MALI
SECAM K1
PAL B
PAL B
SECAM K1
PAL B
PAL G
PAL H
5
3
5
2
MALTA
MARTINIQUE
MAURITANIA
MAURITIUS
MEXICO
SECAM K1
SECAM B
SECAM B
NTSC M
SECAM L
SECAM D
SECAM B
PAL B
5
5
4
2
5
5
5
5
NTSC M
MONACO
MONGOLIA
MOROCCO
MOZAMBIQUE
NAMIBIA
PAL I
NEPAL
PAL B
NETHERLANDS
NETH. ANTILLES
NEW CALEDONIA
NEW GUINEA
NEW ZEALAND
NICARAGUA
NIGER
NIGERIA
NORWAY
OMAN
PAKISTAN
PANAMA
PARAGUAY
PERU
PHILIPPINES
POLAND
PORTUGAL
PUERTO RICO
QATAR
PAL B
PAL G
NTSC M
2
NTSC M
SECAM K1
PAL B
PAL G
PAL G
NTSC M
4
4
4
5
5
2
2
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
PAL B
NTSC M
SECAM K1
PAL B
PAL B
PAL B
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL N
NTSC M
NTSC M
PAL D
PAL G
PAL G
PAL G
NTSC M
PAL N
NTSC M
NTSC M
PAL K
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
PAL G
NTSC M
REUNION
RUMANIA
SECAM K1
PAL D
PAL K
SECAM K
2
5
5
RUSSIA
RWANDA
SECAM D
SECAM K1
PAL B
NTSC M
NTSC M
SECAM-B/PAL-B
PAL
SABAH/SAWARA
ST. KITTS
SAMOA (US)
SAUDI ARABIA
SENEGAL
NTSC M
1
2
5
5
5
SECAM G
SEYCHELLES
SIERRA LEONE
SINGAPORE
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
SOMALIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
SRI LANKA
SUDAN
SURINAM
SWAZILAND
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
SYRIA
PAL B
PAL B
PAL B
PAL
PAL B
PAL I
PAL B
PAL B
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
PAL B
PAL B
PAL G
PAL G
PAL G
PAL
PAL G
PAL I
2
5
2
2
5
5
4
PAL G
PAL G
NTSC M
PAL G
PAL G
PAL G
2
2
2
SECAM B
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