Philips DVDR630VR Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder & DVDR630VR DVD Video Player / Recorder Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzingen Istruzioni per l’uso...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions CAUTION NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS: It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK This product features the copy protection function developed OF ELECTRIC SHOCK by Macrovision. -
Page 3: Index
Index English ............ 4 Français ..........61 Deutsch ..........119 Nederlands ..........177 Italiano ..........235... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION HOOKUP Safety Precautions..... . . 2 Connections ......16-19 Index . -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PLAYBACK Timer Recording ..... . . 45 Timer Recording with ShowView ® System . . . 46 Operation with DVD and Video CD . -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Recordable Discs Playable Discs DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable): (8 cm/12 cm disc) These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can Video CD (VCD) record again on the same Disc. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable): Audio CD These Discs can be recorded only once. -
Page 7: Disc-Related Terms
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) About the symbol display The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling This icon means the function explained in this owner’s you to locate it easily. -
Page 8: About Dvd+R And Dvd+Rw Disc
Overview (Continued) About DVD+R and DVD+RW disc How are DVD+R and DVD+RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD+R is a record-once medium, while DVD+RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD+RW disc approximately 1,000 times. -
Page 9: About Dvd Recording
Overview (Continued) About DVD recording Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. otes This means that the exact recording time will depend • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or on the material being recorded. -
Page 10: Recording Tv Audio Channels
Overview (Continued) Recording TV audio channels Remote Control Operation Range This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 22) is set to Auto, then if the Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio. -
Page 11: Precautions
Overview (Continued) Precautions Notes on Discs Handling discs Handling the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the When shipping the unit disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the The original shipping carton and packing materials surface. -
Page 12: Front Panel
Front Panel STANDBY ON EJECT (Z) Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. INPUT3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) PLAY (N) Connect the audio/video output of an external source Starts playback. (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. -
Page 13: Function Display Window
Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC The recorder is recording. PRG Programmed playback active TTL Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. -
Page 14: Remote Control Overview
Remote Control Overview MODE Select the Recorder’s function mode to To view channels selected by the DVD. recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. STANDBY-ON Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE 0-9 numerical buttons - Opens and closes the disc tray. -
Page 15: Rear Panel
Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) AC Power Cord Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. Plug into the power source. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). -
Page 16: Connections
Connections Component Video connection Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the correspon- to connect, there are various ways you could connect ding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). the recorder. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver
Connections (Continued) Connecting to a cable box or Connecting an external satellite receiver decoder box If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in If you have an external,dedicated decoder box for your decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on shown on this page. -
Page 18: Connecting To An Amplifier
Connections (Continued) Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of Recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). -
Page 19: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Recorder
Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connections to Recorder Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel Connect the input jacks (AV3) on the Recorder to the DV IN jack of this recorder. -
Page 20: Before Operation
Before Operation Initial Settings GENERAL In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- Auto Programming tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of This Recorder is equipped with a frequency three levels to set up the options, but some require synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 99 TV greater depth for the variety of settings. -
Page 21: General
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, You can perform a search to select and store TV chan- move, etc.). nels manually. Auto Programming 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List Program Edit Edit Clock Set... -
Page 22: English
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Sort TV channels manually You can sort the program’s position on the Program List Station Rename menu. You can name stations independently. Names can be 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List up to 5 characters long. -
Page 23: Auto Clock Set
Before Operation (Continued) Auto Clock Set Enter the necessary information for date and time. When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous and Date are also set automatically. If the time in the or next column. -
Page 24: Vcr Play System
Before Operation (Continued) VCR Play System Factory Setting Your video recorder uses triple colour standards, PAL, If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its facto- MESECAM and SECAM-L. During play your video ry settings. Select ‘SET’ icon then press ENTER. recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually. -
Page 25: Audio
Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Sampling Frequency If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz audio system you use. -
Page 26: Lock (Parental Control)
Before Operation (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Movie Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for Set Password children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to To access the Movie Rating, Set Password and Country certain scenes on the disc. -
Page 27: Country Code
Before Operation (Continued) Country Code RECORD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were Disc Record Mode used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 57.). You can set the picture quality for DVD recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). -
Page 28: Vcr Record System
Before Operation (Continued) VCR Record System DISC Your video recorder uses triple colour standards, PAL, Disc Initialize SECAM and MESECAM. During recording your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will ini- however if you experience problems you may need to tialize the disc. -
Page 29: Disc Finalize
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Finalize Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name can be played on a regular DVD player or computer appears when you load the disc and when you display equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. -
Page 30: Disc Protect
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF. Disc Initialize Disc Finalize Disc Label Disc Protect... -
Page 31: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display
Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation of Changing TV Channels On-Screen Display If no disc or tape is playing, you can change TV chan- nels using the number or v / V buttons on the remote This manual gives basic instructions for operating the control, or the CHANNEL (v / V) buttons on the front Recorder. - Page 32 Before Operation (Continued) Displaying Information on-screen (Continued) Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current Shows the Current title/chapter number Title : 1/4 mode. and total number of Chapter: 3/28 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 titles/chapters. Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option) Title Number...
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Page 33: Before Operation
Before Operation (Continued) Displaying Information on-screen (Continued) Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the title name, Shows the Current TITLE 1 recording date, mode. recording mode, etc. 01/01/04 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option) Title Number Shows the current title number and total number of b / B, or... -
Page 34: Operation With Dvd And Video Cd
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TITLE Playback Setup When a disc has more than one title, you can move to Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- another title as follows: ton to select the device to be operated. -
Page 35: Slow Motion
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off General Features (Continued) Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. Slow Motion • Track: repeats the current track. • All: repeats the all tracks on the disc. •... -
Page 36: Zoom
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) 3 Press CLEAR. General Features (continued) “Delete selected marker. Continue?” message appears. Zoom 4 Use b / B to select “Yes” then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene. 6 To remove the Marker Search menu, press The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video RETURN. -
Page 37: Changing The Audio Channel
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel Last Condition Memory This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). -
Page 38: Audio Cd And Mp3 Operation
Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Music menu options Disc 1. To display menu options, select a tack (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder 2. -
Page 39: Pause
Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued) Pause Repeat A-B To repeat a sequence in a track: 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen start point. 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press Repeat icon and ‘A-’... -
Page 40: Programmed Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 The Program function enables you to store your favorite Play: Playback begins in the order tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Play in which you programmed the tracks Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 Move from the selected track. -
Page 41: Jpeg File Operation
JPEG File Operation To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. Viewing a JPEG File JPEG The Photo menu reappears. The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Skip Images Recordings” at right. While viewing a picture, press PREV b or NEXT B Insert a disc and close the tray. -
Page 42: Vcr Mode Tape Playback
VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Special Effect Playback Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- Special effects playback notes ton to select the device to be operated. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- This is normal. -
Page 43: Basic Recording
Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or easily of a preset length without using the program tape is full or you stop the recording. -
Page 44: Copying From Dvd To Vcr
Basic Recording (Continued) Copying from DVD to VCR Copying from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a record- You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape able DVD disc using the D.DUBBING (or DIRECT using the D.DUBBING (or DIRECT DUBBING) button. -
Page 45: Timer Recording
That’s That’s Samsung Ritek • Stations that use VPS/PDC typically include Pioneer Philips Pioneer Radus VPS/PDC information in the teletext TV guide pages. Please refer to these pages when set- ting a timer recording. • This recorder takes approximately 20 seconds to switch on and start recording. -
Page 46: Timer Recording With Showview
Timer Recording with S ® System This system makes programming timer recordings very Checking Timer Recording Details simple. Most TV guides publish S programming Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder numbers with their program details.If you want to make is turned on. -
Page 47: Recording From An External Input
Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, such as a You can record from a digital camcorder connected to camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’s the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. -
Page 48: What Is Dv
Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You may see the following messages appear on your Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a TV screen when using the DV IN jack. DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and Not connected to Camcorder. -
Page 49: Title List And Chapter List Menu
Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information The Title List is where you can see the all recorded for selected title. titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. -
Page 50: Using The Title List Menu +R
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Using the Chapter List menu The Title List is where you can see the all recorded Press LIST/DISC MENU to display Title List titles, and where you can delete titles and make other menu. -
Page 51: Title And Chapter Editing
Title and Chapter Editing Adding Chapter Markers Deleting a Title On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose a Chapter title you want to delete then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the screen. Play the title. -
Page 52: Naming A Title
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title You can name titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose This function is not available if there is only one chapter the title you want to name then press ENTER. -
Page 53: Protect A Title
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Protect a Title Use this function to protect accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title. Press LIST/DISC MENU to display Title List menu. Use v V b B to choose a title you want to pro- tect then press ENTER. -
Page 54: Hide A Title/Chapter
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Hide a Title/Chapter Divide One Title Into Two Use this function to hide a title/chapter on the Title List Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. or Chapter List menu. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to On the Title List or Chapter List menu, divide then press ENTER. -
Page 55: Additional Information
Additional Information Viewing Title List menu displayed Clean-up Recording on other DVD recorders or players You can simply clean-up (erase) all contents on the disc then start recording from the first section of the disc. The disc format is not changed. You can view the Title List menu displayed on the Switch on the recorder and load a recordable another DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW... -
Page 56: Language Code List
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 24). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 7074 Fiji 7678 Lingala 8373 Singhalese 6565 Afar 7073 Finnish 7684... -
Page 57: Country Code List
Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 27). Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea Saint Lucia Seychelles United Arab Emirates Spain Liechtenstein Sudan Afghanistan Ethiopia Sri Lanka Sweden Antigua and Barbuda Finland... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output. - Page 59 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Cause Solution Some players will not play even a final- No solution. Can’t play a disc ized disc recorded in Video mode. recorded using this recorder on another Discs recorded with copy-once material No solution. player. cannot be played on other players. Cannot record or did The remaining blank space on the disc Use another disc.
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements AC 220-230V, 50 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.7 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL/SECAM colour system Recording format System...