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Dear Philips customer,
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Regional code
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Technical data
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Accessories
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Important
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Cleaning the discs
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Special functions of your new DVD recorder
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Preparing the remote control for operation
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set
Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'
Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'
Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable
Connecting with video(CVBS) cable
Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket
Connecting additional video recorders
Connect camcorder to the front sockets
Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket
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Initial installation
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Using a satellite receiver
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Allocating a decoder
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Manual TV channel search
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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)
Automatic TV channel search
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually
Setting the language/country
Setting the time and date
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Status box
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Searching a disc
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Still picture
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Slow motion
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Repeat/Shuffle play
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Scan feature
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Zoom feature
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Camera angle
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Changing the audio language
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General information
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Recording without automatic switch-off
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Interrupt recording (Pause)
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR-One Touch Recording)
Protecting the disc against accidental recording
Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut)
Selecting the recording mode (quality)
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Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat Recording)
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'Direct Record'
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Editing recording titles (name)
Playing back titles
Erasing a recording/title
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Finalising a disc
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Finalising DVD+R discs
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Erasing DVD+RW disks
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Favourite Scene Selection
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Inserting chapter markers
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Hiding chapters
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Dividing titles
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  • Page 1 Playing an MP3 CD ..................Playing a (Super) Video CD ................. Dear Philips customer, ..................Regional code ....................Technical data ....................Accessories ......................Changing to another title/chapter .............. Important ......................Searching a disc ....................Cleaning the discs ..................... Still picture .......................
  • Page 2 How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 67 'NexTView Link' ..................... Problem solving for programmed recordings .......... Picture settings ....................Sound settings ....................Language settings .................... Additional settings ..................Remote Control settings ................Child lock (DVD and VCD) .................
  • Page 3 MONITOR : This button lets you switch between the (internal) TV tuner in the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and playback on the DVD recorder STANDBY m : To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TV/DVD : Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX I/O directly...
  • Page 4 Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter/film or previous title Hold down the button: Search backwards Hold down the button during the still picture: slow motion backwards Briefly press the button during playback: Next chapter/film or next title Hold down the button: Search forwards Hold down the button during the still picture: slow motion forward STOP h : Stop playback / recording, except with programmed recordings...
  • Page 5 RECORD : Record the current TV channel RECORD LED : Red light on the RECORD button to indicate recording in progress OPEN/CLOSE : Open/close disc tray Select previous title/search backwards Select next title/search forwards hSTOP : Interrupt playback/recording GPLAY/PAUSE : Play back recorded disc, interrupt playback, still picture Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme number '...
  • Page 6 OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) : Connection of an S-Video compatible TV set OUT VIDEO : Connection of a TV set with a video (CVBS) input (CVBS, Composite Video) OUT L AUDIO R : Connection of a TV set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device DIGITAL AUDIO : Connection of a digital audio device (amplifier/receiver)
  • Page 7 VPS/PDC Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program NICAM The DVD recorder has detected a Nicam audio signal. STEREO During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 channel tone was received Multi-function display/Text line •) Clock...
  • Page 8 The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no recordings). The disc is protected against recording. The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The maximum number of titles per disc is 48. The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 124 per disc.
  • Page 9 Instruction manuals are usually very dry because they tend to be highly technical and are often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder.
  • Page 10 Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalised in the DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added. Your Philips DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means: •) existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder.
  • Page 11 The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable) DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised.

  • Page 12: Regional Code

    Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given an optional regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible. DVDs must have the 'ALL' identifier for all regions or '2' for Region 2 for them to play in this machine.
  • Page 13 Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work. Typ: InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) semiconductor laser Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read).
  • Page 14 Your PHILIPSDVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to enhance your enjoyment. Philips provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home cinema equipment. The DVD recorder will be controled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link and automatically set to the right system settings.
  • Page 15 B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with standard video cables. The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players.
  • Page 16 Dolby Laboratories standard for transmitting 5.1 channels. Five full-value channels are transmitted in this acoustic playback system. A further channel is used for low frequencies (effects). The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Dvd Recorder

    The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section. Take the remote control of the DVD recorder and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).
  • Page 18 When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options: If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable. If your TV set is equipped with functions such as Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic or Datalogic, which are fully compatible with one another (TV set, DVD recorder, etc.), your DVD...
  • Page 19 Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'. Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special (full) scart cable (3, suitable for Easylink).
  • Page 20 Normally, the date and time are transferred from the data of the TV channel that is stored under programme P01. If the aerial signal is too weak or disrupted, you must manually set the time and date: Check if the time in line ' ' is correct.
  • Page 21 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set. Plug a scart cable into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the scart socket for the DVD recorder at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions).
  • Page 22 Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), an S-Video (SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, supplied, red/white plug). Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 23 Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS) cable (3, supplied, yellow plug), an audio cable (4, supplied, red/white plug). Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 24 You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT 2 AUX I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart socket.
  • Page 25 To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the left hand side. If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output on the camcorder.
  • Page 26 At the back of the DVD recorder there is a digital audio output socket DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for an coaxial cable. These can be used to connect the following: Digital multi-channel sound offers the best possible sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital and DTS).

  • Page 27: Installing Your Dvd Recorder

    After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapter, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time.
  • Page 28 Select the desired screen format position using B or A . These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this information. for wide-screen (cinema format) with black borders at the top and bottom of the screen. for a full-height picture with cropped edges.
  • Page 29 Check if the time in ' ' is correct. À If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control. Á Select the next line with A or B . Â Check if the displayed settings for: ', ' ' and ' ' are...
  • Page 30 Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want to watch.
  • Page 31 In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during initial installation. In this case, you will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually. With 'Easy Link', the DVD recorder will automatically download the TV channels stored on the TV set.
  • Page 32 Using D or C in ' ', select the programme number you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. ' ', press C . In ' Select the desired symbol position using D or C . Change the symbol at the symbol position with B or A . Select the next symbol position in the same way.
  • Page 33 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON . Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears. ' using D or C . Select ' ' using B or A and confirm with C . Select ' ' using B or A and confirm with C .
  • Page 34 During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored TV channels with the new ones.
  • Page 35 After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers). You can use this function to rearrange the TV channels already stored or to delete TV channels you don't want or those with poor reception.
  • Page 36 Using B or A , shift the TV channel to the desired position and press the D button. The DVD recorder will insert the TV channel. Repeat steps until you have resorted/deleted all desired TV channels. To save, press OK . To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
  • Page 37 If the display shows an incorrect time or ' ', the time and date must be reset manually. If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number 'P01', the time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 38: Information On The Tv Screen

    You can check and change many of the features and settings on your DVD recorder using the system menu. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Use the SYSTEM-MENU button to call up and close the menu bar (main menu). You can select the appropriate feature using D and C .
  • Page 39 Temporary feedback icons appear in the top left hand corner of the menu bar with information on the different operating modes. This information appears briefly when certain disc features are activated : : Shuffle play The status box displays the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the current disc type.
  • Page 40 This box appears in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel and name of the TV channel are shown. TV channel is not available/additional device is not connected or is switched off This box appears above the tuner information box. When a timer recording is set, it shows the timer icon and the start time or date of the first programme to be recorded.
  • Page 41 This DVD recorder will play the following systems: •) DVD video •) (Super)Video-CD disc •) DVD+RW disc •) DVD+R Disc •) DVD-RW (videomode, finalised) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3-CD You can operate the DVD recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 42 During the playback of a DVD+RW, the index screen overview appears. Choose the title you want to play back using B , A , N , O . Confirm with OK . For further information, read chapter 'Playing a DVD+RW/+R disc'. If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 .
  • Page 43 If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 . The display shows: title, chapter, time elapsed. STOP h on the remote control or To stop the disc, press hSTOP on the DVD recorder. To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 44 You can use your DVD recorder to play audio CDs Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically. If the TV is on, the audio CD screen appears automatically During play, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will show on the TV screen and on the recorder display.
  • Page 45 Select the previous or next title with N or O . You can also use T/C to select titles and albums. Press T/C and then select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for title with C or D . Select the number of the album/title with B , A or with the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control.

  • Page 46: Additional Playback Features

    If there is more than one title or chapter on the disc, follow the instructions to change to another title or chapter. If there are several chapters within the title, these will be shown. It is possible to select these titles using the menu bar. O button to move to the next During playback use the title/chapter.
  • Page 47 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 to stop the disc and display a still picture. During the still picture press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. ' icon using C or D and confirm with B button. Select the ' Using D or C you can now scroll back or forwards one frame at a time.
  • Page 48 Confirm with OK . b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or end the function using SYSTEM-MENU . Playback starts before the time entered. You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for endless playback. Depending on the type of disc (DVD video, DVD+RW, video CD) you can select a chapter, title or the entire disc.
  • Page 49 This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD). During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select ' ' using PLAY MODE . After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next chapter/index. To start playback at the corresponding chapter/index, press STOP h and then PLAY/PAUSE G9 .
  • Page 50 Select the required camera angle using B or A . You can also enter the number directly using the number buttons 0..9 . After a short delay, playback changes to the new camera angle. The ' icon remains displayed until multiple angles are no longer available.

  • Page 51: Manual Recording

    With this DVD recorder, you can record on two types of DVD: This disc can be written to and then the contents deleted. This type of disc can only be recorded once. If you want to play this DVD in a DVD player it must be finalized using the ' function.
  • Page 52 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be checked. ' ' will appear on the display. b A DVD+RW disc was inserted that already contains recordings.
  • Page 53 To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control or RECORD on the DVD recorder. If you want to start the recording existing recordings, hold down REC/OTR n button until the message ' ' appears on the display. For DVD+R discs each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten.
  • Page 54 During recording press PLAY/PAUSE G9 , for example to avoid recording the commercials. To continue recording, press REC/OTR n . To end the recording, press the STOP h button. Wait until ' disappears from the display. Insert a disc. CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the programme number (channel name) you want to record.

  • Page 55: Important

    To prevent an important recording from being accidentally erased, you can protect the entire disc. You can only protect the disc as a whole. It is not possible to protect an individual recording. As long as these discs are not finalised, they can be protected against accidental erasure in the same way as DVD+RW discs.
  • Page 56 You can add further recordings to a title already contained on a DVD+RW disc. This recording will be added to the title as a so-called 'chapter'. Existing information will be overwritten from this location onward. Depending on the length of the recording, this will also overwrite titles that follow the current title.
  • Page 57 By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode and then watch the picture via the built-in tuner ( MONITOR button). For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.
  • Page 58 You can use this feature if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a scart cable and a programming feature (Timer). For more information, please see the operating instructions for the satellite receiver. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.
  • Page 59 Can I instantly record the TV channel I want, even though the DVD recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the DVD recorder, when it is , is set to the current TV channel on the TV set using the scart cable. You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section 'Direct Record'.
  • Page 60 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. ' using D or C . Select ' ' using B or A and confirm with C . Select ' ' using B or A .

  • Page 61: Managing The Disc Contents

    When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording: •) Name of the recording If the TV station does not transmit a name, only the channel number and time will be stored as the name •) Length of the recording •) Record type (Quality) •) Date of the recording...
  • Page 62 Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be included automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed.
  • Page 63 You can erase individual recordings from a disc. Follow the instructions below: Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU . Using A or B select the title to be erased and confirm with C . The menu for editing titles appears. Using A or B select ' ' and confirm with OK .
  • Page 64 In the Disc Info screen press C . The ' ' menu appears on the TV screen. ' using A or B and confirm with C . Select ' Using C or D select the position where the letter/number/icon is to be changed/re-entered.
  • Page 65 This feature is required to play back a DVD+R disc in a DVD player. Once the disc has been finalised no further recordings or changes can be made. In the Disc Info screen press C . The ' ' menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 66 In this menu, you can adjust a title to your personal preferences. You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index screen, or split the title. Display this menu during playback using EDIT on the remote control. During playback you can set and erase chapter markers within a title. The maximum number of chapters per disc is 124 and 99 per title.
  • Page 67 Using C select ' '. The picture is shown darker. You can switch between show chapters (' ') and hide chapters ') quickly and easily using SELECT . To end, press EDIT . During playback this chapter will be skipped. with C .
  • Page 68 Normally the first picture of a recording is used as the index picture. You can however choose any picture from the recording as the index picture. During playback, search for location of the new index picture. Press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 button. Press the EDIT button.
  • Page 69 Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD recorder will switch to the right program number and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period of one month.
  • Page 70 Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the ShowView ® - programming number. This 9-digit ShowView ®...
  • Page 71 The decoded information appears after confirmation. You can go back at any time to change the information. Select the appropriate input field using C or D . If required, change the information using B , A or the number buttons 0..9 . ' input field using C .
  • Page 72 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method last selected is marked. ' with B or A . and confirm with C . Select ' The current information will appear on the screen.
  • Page 73 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming mode last selected is marked. ' with B or A . and confirm with C . Select ' Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with B or A .
  • Page 74 PROBLEM SOLUTION While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m . The DVD recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the DVD recorder with STANDBY m .

  • Page 75: User Preferences

    In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The symbols have the following meanings: Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.
  • Page 76 Use this feature to adjust the position of the picture on your TV left or right using D , C to suit your TV set. By default the recorder is set to ' '. Select ' ' if you want to connect an S-VHS recorder.
  • Page 77 You can choose the following settings in this menu: Playback audio language Subtitle language Screen menu language You can select the following functions in this menu: Please read the next chapter 'Access control (child lock)' Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.
  • Page 78 : The DVD recorder responds to a DVD player remote control. The DVD recorder also responds to the remote control of a DVD player (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. : The DVD recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.
  • Page 79 This feature enables discs to be locked for children. When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before a disc can be played. You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, despite the child lock •)' This disc is stored in a memory with space for 50 child-safe discs.
  • Page 80 Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay. Using A or B select ' ' or ' Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 . Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. For these discs, each side must be authorised.
  • Page 81 ' using C . Confirm ' Enter a 4-digit code of your choice. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation. ' using A or B and confirm with C . A Select the ' bar appears to select the parental level.
  • Page 82 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears ' icon using D or C . Select the ' ' using B or A and confirm with C .

  • Page 83: Initial Installation

    If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You can also call the in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your recorder ready.

  • Page 84: Manual Tv Channel Search

    PROBLEM SOLUTION There is no recording on the disc: Change disc. You inserted the wrong disc type: Your recorder can play back the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, , MP3 CDs You inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards Disc is dirty: Clean the disc Wrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.

  • Page 85: Sound Settings

    PROBLEM SOLUTION The DVD recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This socket is provided only for record players without a preamplifier. Select a different audio input. The TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV set (PAL/NTSC). The recording can be made in colour only when the TV channels or the connected additional device send a colour signal.
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