Table of contents
A
Introduction .................................... 3
Fplayback ......................................... 35
Dear Philips customer, .................................................................................... 3
Regional code .................................................................................................... 6
Technical data ................................................................................................... 6
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 6
Important ........................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning the discs ............................................................................................. 8
Special functions of your DVD recorder .................................................... 9
General notes on playback ........................................................................... 35
Inserting a disc ................................................................................................ 35
Playing a DVD video disc .............................................................................. 36
Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc ....................................................................... 37
Playing an audio CD ....................................................................................... 37
Playing an MP3 CD ......................................................................................... 38
Playing a (Super) Video CD ......................................................................... 39
B
Connecting the DVD recorder ... 11
GAdditonalplayback features ........ 40
Preparing the remote control for operation ........................................... 11
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set ...................................... 11
Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' .......................................... 12
Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' .................................. 14
Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable ..................................................... 15
Connecting with video(CVBS) cable .......................................................... 16
Changing to another title/chapter .............................................................. 40
Searching a disc ............................................................................................... 40
Still picture ....................................................................................................... 41
Slow motion .................................................................................................... 41
Search by time ................................................................................................. 41
Repeat/Shuffle play ......................................................................................... 42
Repeating a passage (A-B) ............................................................................ 42
Scan feature ..................................................................................................... 43
Camera angle ................................................................................................... 43
Zoom feature .................................................................................................. 43
Select the audio language .............................................................................. 44
Subtitles ............................................................................................................ 44
C
Connecting additionaldevices .... 18
Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket ................... 18
Connecting additional video recorders ..................................................... 18
Connect camcorder to the front sockets ................................................ 19
Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets .................... 19
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket ............................ 20
H
Manualrecording .......................... 45
General ............................................................................................................. 45
Recording without automatic switch-off ................................................... 46
Interrupt recording (Pause) ......................................................................... 47
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) .... 48
Preventing accidental erasing of discs ........................................................ 48
Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) .................................. 49
Selecting the recording type (Quality)....................................................... 50
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording) ............ 51
Direct Record ................................................................................................. 52
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off ........................................................... 53
D
Installing your DVD recorder...... 21
Initial installation ............................................................................................. 21
Using a satellite receiver ............................................................................... 23
Allocating a decoder ...................................................................................... 24
Manual TV channel search ............................................................................ 25
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) ...................................... 26
Automatic TV channel search ..................................................................... 28
Adding and clearing TV channels manually ............................................... 29
Setting the language/country ........................................................................ 30
Switching over audio recording (2-channel sound) ................................ 30
Setting the time and date .............................................................................. 31
I
Managing the disc contents ......... 54
General ............................................................................................................. 54
Favorite Scene Selection ............................................................................... 55
Insert chapter markers ................................................................................. 55
Hiding chapters ............................................................................................... 55
Deleting chapter markers ............................................................................. 56
Changing the index picture .......................................................................... 57
Splitting titles ................................................................................................... 57
Editing recording titles (name) .................................................................... 58
Playing the entire title ................................................................................... 58
Deleting recordings/titles ............................................................................. 59
Disc settings .................................................................................................... 59
Changing the disc name ................................................................................ 60
Finishing editing ............................................................................................... 60
Finalising DVD+R discs ................................................................................. 61
Delete DVD+RW disks ................................................................................ 61
E
On screen information ................ 32
Symbols in the menu bar .............................................................................. 32
Menu bar 1 ....................................................................................................... 32
Menu bar 2 ....................................................................................................... 32
Field for temporary messages ..................................................................... 33
Status field ........................................................................................................ 33
Disc type symbols .......................................................................................... 33
Operating mode symbols ............................................................................. 34
Tuner information box ................................................................................. 34
Timer information box ................................................................................. 34
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The remote control
MONITOR
Monitor: This button lets you switch between the TV receiver (internal
tuner) in the DVD recorder (TV picture on the TV set) and playback on
the DVD recorder.
STANDBY m
Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,
interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
TV/DVD
TV/DVD switch: Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O directly
to the TV set. This lets you watch the picture from any unit connected
to this scart socket (set-top box', video recorder or satellite receiver)
and at the same time record from another source.
If you have not connected a device to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket, use
this button to switch between TV reception and the DVD recorder.
But this only works if you use a scart cable to connect the TV set to
your DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and your TV set
responds to this switch-over.
T/C
Title/Chapter: Choose the ' '(Title)/' '(Chapter) directly from the
menu bar
B
C
If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu from a recorded disc or
an introductory film will be shown. In this case, this function is not
available.
PLAY MODE
REC MODE
0..9
Playback type: Choose between repeat, shuffle play and intro-scan
Record type (quality): To select the maximum possible record time
Number buttons: 0 - 9
DISC-MENU
SYSTEM-MENU
Disc menu: To show the DVD menu or the index screen
System menu: Call up/cancel the main menu (menu bar at the top of
the screen)
SELECT
OK
Select: Select function/value
Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry
Cursor keys : Cursor left, right
D C
CH+ A
CH- B
TIMER
Cursor buttons/Plus : Cursor up/ Next programme number
Cursor buttons/Minus : Cursor down / Previous programme number
TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with ShowView® /without
ShowView ® or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER
FSS &
EDIT: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+R(W) discs, for setting
chapter markers
RETURN
Back: Return to previous menu on a video CD (VCD). This also works
with some DVDs.
CLEAR
Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)
PLAY G
Playback: To play a recorded disc.
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Select previous title/search backwards :
Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter/film or
previous title
Hold down the button: Search backwards
Hold down button during still picture, slow motion backwards
O
Select next title/search forwards :
Briefly press the button during playback: Next chapter/film or next title
Hold down the button: Search forwards
Hold down button during still picture, slow motion forwards
STOP h
Stop: Stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings
(TIMER)
Hold down button, opens and closes the disc tray.
AUDIO
Audio: Select the audio language. For recording language 1 or 2
REC/OTR n
PAUSE 9
Record: Record the current TV channel
Pause (still picture): If this button is pressed during playback, the
DVD recorder switches to pause. You will see a still picture.
If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder will also
switch to pause.
AdditionalTV functions
This will only work with TV sets with the same remote control code *RC5) (e.g. Philips TV sets)
TV VOLUME q
TV volume: Increase TV volume
TV VOLUME r
TV volume: Reduce TV volume
For the following functions you need to hold down the button at the side DVD/TV and then
select the function you need with the appropriate button.
STANDBY m
0..9
Switching the TV off:
Number buttons: 0 - 9
CH+ A
CH- B
TV programme number: To select a higher programme number
TV programme number: To select a lower programme number
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Front of the device
STANDBY/ON m
Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a
programmed recording (TIMER)
OPEN/CLOSE J
Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray
Record: Record the current TV channel
Playback: To play a recorded disc
Select previous title/search backwards
Select next title/search forwards
RECORD
G
N
O
h
Stop: Interrupt playback/recording
Behind the flap at the right hand corner on
the front
S-VIDEO
S Video socket: Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8
video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')
Yellow socket
Video input socket: Connection of camcorders or video recorders
VIDEO
(programme number 'CAM1')
White/red socket
Audio input socket left/right : Connection of camcorders or video
left AUDIO right
recorders (programme number 'CAM1')
Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If both sockets
are in use, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority.
DV IN
i Link/DV socket (digitalvideo input, IEEE 1394, FireWire) :
Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme
number 'CAM2').
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Back of the unit
4MAINS
Mains socket: Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz)
ANTENNA IN
TV OUT
Aerialinput : Connection of the aerial
Aerialoutput : Connection of the TV set
EXT 2 AUX-I/O
Scart socket 2: Connection of an additional device (satellite receiver,
set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.)
EXT 1 TO TV-I/O
Scart socket 1: Connection of a TV set. RGB output
Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT)
OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) S Video output: Connection of an S-Video-compatible TV set
OUT VIDEO
(CVBS)
Video output (yellow socket): Connecting a TV set with a video
input (CVBS, Composite Video)
OUT L AUDIO R
Analogue audio output (white/red socket): Connection of a TV
set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device
Output socket (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
Digitalaudio output : Connection of a digital audio device
(amplifier/receiver)
The symbols on your DVD recorder
display
These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:
Multi-function display/text line
•) Clock
•) Disc/title playing time
•) OTR switch-off time
•) Title name
•) Display of the programme number of the TV channel/playing
time/channel name/function.
•) Display of information and alerts
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer).
Play/Record: Single flashing segment at the current position.
Pause: Flashing segment on both sides of the current position.
Stop: Illuminated segment at the current position.
SAT
A satellite recording has been programmed.
A recording (timer) has been programmed
A remote control signal has been received
TIMER
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VPS/PDC
Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or
PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program
LANG II
During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 channel
tone was received. 'I' or 'II' lights up depending on which sound channel
has been selected
Messages in the DVD recorder display
The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display
READING
IS TV ON?
The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then
read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD
recorder'.
NO SIGNAL
MENU
No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable)
The menu on the screen is active
Disc tray opening
OPENING
TRAY OPEN
CLOSING
READING
MENU UPDT
Disc tray open
Disc tray closing
Disc being read
Once recording has been successfully completed the table of contents is
created.
INIT MENU
The menu structure is created after the first recording has been made
on a new disc
COPY PROT
WAIT
You have tried to copy a copy-protected DVD/video cassette.
Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is busy
performing a task.
NO DISC
A disc has not been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted, it
cannot be read.
INFO
BUSY
Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen
The DVD recorder is processing the changes to make them DVD
compatible
ERASING
The entire disc is erased
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EMPTYDISC
The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no
recordings).
PROTECTED
MAX TITLE
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.
MAX CHAP
The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The
maximum number of chapters per title is 124.
DISC FULL
PAL DISC
The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings
A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to
record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC
recordings.
NTSC DISC
RECORDING
A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying
to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL
recordings.
An illegal action (e.g. OPEN/CLOSE J button) was attempted during
recording.
FREETITLE
DISC LOCK
Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is empty.
An attempt has been made to record during playback of a protected
disc. This message appears if an attempt is made to insert a chapter
marker ( FSS & button).
DISC ERR
An error occurred when writing the title. If this error keeps occurring,
please clean the disc or use a new one.
For instructions on how to clean a disc see the section on 'Cleaning the
discs' in the next chapter.
DISC WARN
SETUP
An error occurred when writing the title. Recording was continued; the
error was skipped
After the automatic search the menu for setting the date/time will
appear on the screen.
WAIT 01
BLOCKED
SAFE REC
During the automatic search the TV channels found are counted
The disc tray cannot be closed/opened.
The new recording will be added at the end of all the other recordings
(SAFE RECORD).
EASYLINK
Data is being transferred from the 'EasyLink' TV.
Post format
POST-FORMAT
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AIntroduction
Dear Philips customer,
Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and 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. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with
the following information:
Question: (?)
Tip
Problem
Here I will be explaining
seemingly unimportant
things.
Here I will be giving you
instructions on functions
that will make it easier for
you to use your DVD
recorder.
Here I'll help you identify
the cause of a problem and
find a solution.
I hope you have lots of fun.
Phil
P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before you
call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer
support service for your country.
The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction
manual.
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Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment.
Thank you for buying a DVDR 75/001-75/021 .
Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains
important information on how to set up and operate the machine.
The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a
cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.
Wait at least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time
to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.).
Your Philips team hopes your
new DVD recorder will bring you
many years of enjoyment.
What is a DVD?
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a new storage medium that combines the
convenience of the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD
video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an
entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc.
How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?
The razor-sharp digital images have a resolution of more than 500 lines of 720
pixels per line. This is more than twice as high as VHS and is even better than
the laser disc. Its picture quality is easily comparable to the digital masters
produced in recording studios.
What can DVD+RW do?
DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which
rewritable CDs are based. A high-performance laser is used to change the
reflective properties of the recording layer; this process can be repeated more
than a thousand times.
What can the DVD+R do?
DVD+R (write-once DVD). Unlike a DVD+RW disc, this disc can only be
written to once. If it is not finalized after a recording, further recordings can
be added to it. Old recordings can be deleted but can no longer be
overwritten. The deleted titles are marked 'Deleted title'.
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.
What can my DVD recorder do?
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.
•) Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD
video players and DVD ROM drives.
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Discs you can use
The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording:
Playback and recording
DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable)
DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)
Playback only:
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.
Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
Super Audio CD (Only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)
Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
Super Video CD
CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 content
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 content
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Regionalcode
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 a regional code. If the regional codes
differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible.
DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine. If the DVD
is marked with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD recorder.
The number within the globe represents the region.
Regional code 2 represents:
Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East (incl. Egypt).
Technicaldata
Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption : 27 W
Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off)
Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed), 47.2 (disc tray open)
Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg
Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the
time is saved for up to 12 hours.
Operating position: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions
Ambient temperature: 15 C - 35 C
Humidity: 25% - 75%
Accessories
Operating instructions
Guarantee booklet
Quick install guide
Remote control and batteries
Aerial cable
Mains cable
Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)
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Important
Caution:
Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam.
Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and
carry out maintenance or repair work.
LASER
Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD)
Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)
Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD
read).
Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)
Danger. High voltage! Do not open.
You run the risk of getting an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to
qualified personnel.
There are some components in the DVD recorder that keep running as long as the recorder is
connected to the power supply. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must unplug it
from the power supply.
If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to take the plug out of the wall
socket and not just remove the connector from the 4MAINS socket at the back of the unit.
Children could seriously injure themselves as the free end of the cable may still be live.
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.
Please dispose of old batteries safely.
Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre.
This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are
disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre.
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When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1
inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine
should be placed on a firm surface.
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or similar on
the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power
supply and call after-sales service for advice.
Keep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat sources and protect from direct
sunlight.
Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in any of the openings.
Cleaning the discs
Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due to dirt
on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly.
1
2
Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the
middle to the edge.
Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially
available cleaning agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.
Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?
This optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher power level
than the ones in normal DVDs and CD players so CD lens cleaner discs may
actually damage it.
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CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used.
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Specialfunctions of your DVD recorder
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 is controlled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link
and is automatically set to the right system settings.
This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your DVD recorder
via the scart cable ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket).
Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be controlled from an external satellite receiver.
At the touch of a button your DVD recorder, even though it is switched off, will check which
channel is currently playing on your television and record it.
This connector is also known as a 'FireWire' or 'IEEE 1394'. This connector is used to transmit
wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders. Audio and video signals
are transmitted using a cable. In addition to DV and Hi8 camcorders, PCs with digital video output
can also be connected to the digital input.
This screen tells you what's on the disc. Each index screen represents a recording. On the right
hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows the position and length of
the current recording on the disc in a graphic format.
This function enables you to simply delete commercials or other scenes. The relevant scenes are
marked and skipped as required. This information is stored on the DVD in such a way that other
DVD players will skip the scenes.
MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of the
original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of music can be stored
on a single CD.
These music CDs can be played on this machine.
Normally a recording is made at the current disc position. This is the same as for a video cassette,
in the middle of the tape for example. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording
will be made at the end of all the other recordings to avoid overwriting previous recordings.
New recordings on DVD+R discs are always added after all existing recordings.
Using your DVD recorder you can record from an RGB source such as a satellite receiver using
a SCART input ( EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket). Video signals for the colours R(Red), G(Green) and
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.
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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.
With this DVD recorder each soundtrack in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto a
DVD+RW.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems Inc. This is the second most
wide-spread system after Dolby Digital.
This product contains copy protection technology, which is protected by US Patent Nos.
4631603, 4577216, 4819098 and 4907.093 and other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copy protection technology from Macrovision Corporation requires the approval of Macrovision.
It is intended exclusively for home use and other limited pay-per-view applications, unless
Macrovision approves some other use in writing. Modifications to the equipment, removal of
components and reverse engineering are prohibited.
Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the programming number associated
with your television programme. You will find this number in your favourite listings magazine.
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. ShowView is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen.
The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.
MODEL NO.
PROD. NO.
DVDR 75/001-75/021
..................
This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines:
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.
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BConnecting the DVD recorder
Preparing the remote controlfor
operation
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder
packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the
following section.
1
2
Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).
Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and
then close the battery compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use.
Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters.
'Aim' correctly
In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time.
Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set.
Tip
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV
set
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV
programmes using your DVD recorder.
Connect the DVD recorder directly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between
the picture quality may be poor.
We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder.
What is a scart cable?
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture,
sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no
loss of quality in picture or sound transmission.
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When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:
'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link'
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.
'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link'
If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link,
Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.
'Connecting with an S Video(Y/C)cable'
If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video(SVHS) socket.
'Connecting with video(CVBS) cable'
If your TV set is equipped only with an video(CVBS) socket.
Connecting with a scart cable and
'Easy Link'
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'.
Please see your TV's operating instructions.
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special scart cable (3, suitable for
Easylink).
1
2
Switch off your TV set.
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
3
4
Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT 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 in a special scart cable (for Easylink) into the scart socket EXT 1
TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the corresponding
scart socket at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating
instructions).
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6
Switch on the TV set.
Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into
the wall socket.
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A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has
started. 'EASYLINK' appears on the display during transfer.
The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the
DVD recorder.
EasyLink
loading data from TV;
please wait
This may take several minutes.
a'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' appears on the TV screen
Normally the date and time are taken from the data sent by the TV
channel stored on programme P01. If th aerial signal is too weak or there
is excessive interference, you should set the date and time manually:
1
2
Check if the time in 'Time' is correct.
If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your
remote control.
3
4
Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B .
Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are
correct.
5
When all information is correct, save by pressing OK .
Problem
aI can see more installation menus on my TV set
Virgin mode
Not all the necessary data has been transferred. Please enter the settings
by hand as follows. For more information on the various functions see
'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
Audio Language
English
Español
Français
English
Italiano
Press OK to continue
1
Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with OK .
Select the desired subtitle language with CH- B or CH+ A and
confirm with OK .
2
3
Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A .
'4:3 letterbox'
For a 4:3 TV set; cinema format (black bars above and
below the picture)
'4:3 panscan'
For a 4:3 TV set; full height format with the sides cut
off
'16:9'
For a 16:9 TV set
4
5
Confirm with OK .
Select the country of your residence with CH- B or CH+ A .
If your country does not appear, select 'Other'.
Confirm with OK .
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Connecting with a scart cable without
'Easy Link'
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).
1
2
3
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT 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).
My TV set has severalscart sockets. Which one shoudl I use?
Select the scart socket that is suitable for both video output and for video
input.
My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socket
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Select 'VCR' as tje source for this scart socket.
4
5
Switch on the TV set.
Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into
the wall socket.
The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in
scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed
this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function
again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'.
6
7
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . 'IS TV ON?'
will appear on the display.
If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically
switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',
'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:
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aMy screen is empty.
b Many TV sets are switched by the DVD recorder to the programme
number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the
scart cable.
Menu Language
English
Español
Français
Italiano
Deutsch
b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme
number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your
TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
Press OK to continue
b Check that the scart cable is connected from the TV set to the EXT 1
TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD recorder. The EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket is
intended only for additional devices.
Problem
Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
Connecting with an S Video(Y/C)cable
This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y
signal) and colour signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden
socket/plug.
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, red/white plug).
1
2
3
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at
the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input
socket at the back of the TV set.
Insert one end of an S-Video(SVHS) cable into the OUT S-VIDEO
(Y/C) socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into
the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV set (usually labelled
'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions).
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Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch
socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the
other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV
set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating
instructions).
5
6
Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the SVHS input
socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your
TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.
Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into
the wall socket.
The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in
scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed
this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function
again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'.
7
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . IS TV ON?'
will appear on the display.
Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
Connecting with video(CVBS) cable
This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, is used for transmitting the Composite Video
signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the colour signal and the brightness signal
are transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead to problems with the
picturem, such as 'Moiré' patterns.
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS)cable (3, yellow plug), an
audio cable (4, red/white plug).
1
2
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at
the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input
socket at the back of the TV set.
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4
Insert one end of the video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket
OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the
other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set
(usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).
Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch
socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the
other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV
set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating
instructions).
5
6
Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video/Audio
input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see
your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.
Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into
the wall socket.
The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in
scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed
this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function
again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'.
7
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . 'IS TV ON?'
will appear on the display.
Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
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CConnecting additionaldevices
Connecting additionaldevices to the
second scart socket
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. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV set, even if the
DVD recorder is switched off.
The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the
EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder.
Connecting additionalvideo recorders
You can connect a video recorder to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket.
If you have an SVHS video recorder you can also use the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket and the
OUT L AUDIO R sockets.
Please note:
Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them you
will see the message 'COPY PROT' on the DVD recorder's display.
aWhen copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder
shows 'NO SIGNAL'
b Check that the cable is plugged in firmly.
b If a recording is made from a video recorder, change the tracking on the
video recorder.
b The DVD recorder may not be able to recognise the video input signal if
this signal is poor or does not comply with relevant standards.
aWhen I copy DVD video discs or prerecorded video cassettes the
picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies
b This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that have been
copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fine the recording on
a DVD+R(W) is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected
Problem
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Connect camcorder to the front sockets
To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind
the flap on the left hand side.
Best picture quality
If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN input of the DVD recorder to the
appropriate DV output on the camcorder.
When films are transferred the original recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles.
On playback, this data can be displayed on the TV screen by using the '
' function (Subtitle).
E
Very good picture quality
If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to
the appropriate S-VHS output on the camcorder.
You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio
output on the camcorder.
Good picture quality
If you have a camcorder that only has a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS), connect
the VIDEO input on the DVD recorder to the appropriate output on the camcorder.
You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio
output on the camcorder.
Connecting audio devices to the analogue
audio sockets
Two audio output sockets OUT L AUDIO R are located on the back of the DVD recorder
(audio signal output left/right)
These can be used to connect the following:
•) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic
•) a receiver with two channelanaol gue stereo
Can I use the 'Phono' input on my amplifier?
This socket (input) on the amplifier is designed only for record players
without preamplifiers. Do not use this input for connecting the DVD
recorder.
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Connecting audio devices to the digital
audio socket
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:
•) an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a digital multi channel sound decoder
•) a receiver with two channeldigitalstereo (PCM)
Digitalmutli channelsound
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).
Consult the operating instructions for your receiver to find out which audio
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formats it supports.
aAll I can hear from my loudspeakers is a loud distorted noise
b The receiver is not compatible with the digital audio format of the DVD
recorder. The audio format of the DVD disc is displayed in the status
window when you switch to anoter language. Playback in six-channel digital
surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital multi-channel
sound decoder.
Problem
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DInstalling your DVD recorder
Initial installation
After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as
described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation.
The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.
Connecting additionaldevices
If you have connected additional devices such as a satellite receiver to the
aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise it
and save it.
No aerialconnected
Even if you only want to use the DVD recorder to play back or have only
connected a satellite receiver, you must still complete the initial installation.
This is necessary so that the basic settings are stored correctly. Once initial
Tip
installation is complete you can use the DVD recorder as normal.
1
Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing
CH- B or CH+ A .
Virgin mode
Virgin mode
Virgin mode
Menu Language
English
Español
What is an on screen menu?
The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new
DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen
in the relevant language.
Français
Italiano
Deutsch
Press OK to continue
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2
3
Confirm with OK .
Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A .
What is an audio language?
Audio Language
English
Español
Français
English
The DVD will play the sound in the language you select, provided this
language is available on the disc. If it is not available on the disc the fist
language on the DVD will be used instead. The DVD Video Disc menu, if
available, will also be displayed in the language you select.
Italiano
Press OK to continue
4
5
Confirm with OK .
Select the desired language for the subtitles by pressing CH- B or
CH+ A .
Subtitle Language
English
Español
Français
English
What is the subtitle language?
The subtitles will be displayed in the language you select, provided this
language is available on the disc. If it is not available on the disc the fist
language on the DVD will be used instead.
Italiano
Press OK to continue
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Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A .
These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this
information.
Virgin mode
TV Shape
4:3 letterbox
4:3 panscan
16:9
Which screen formats can I select?
'4:3 letterbox'
for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at
the top and bottom.
Press OK to continue
'4:3 panscan'
for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.
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'16:9'
for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio 16:9)
8
9
Confirm with OK .
Select the country of your residence with CH- B or CH+ A .
If your country does not appear, select 'Other'.
Virgin mode
Country
Austria
Why do I have to select a country?
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
To call up the specific settings for the respective country, you must first install
the country.
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France
Press OK to continue
0
A
Confirm with OK .
After you connect the aerial (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to
the DVD recorder, press OK .
The automatic TV channel search starts. 'WAIT' will appear on the
display.
Installation
aThe DVD recorder cannot find any TV stations
b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the stored TV channel on the
TV set?
If not, check the cable connection from the aerial (aerial socket) to the
DVD recorder and to the TV set.
Autom. search
Searching for TV channels
00 Channels found
b Please have patience.
The DVD recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find
and save the largest possible number of TV channels.
b If you have not connected an aerial, go through all the basic settings right
to the end and then, if you wish, start the automatic search (see 'Automatic
TV station search').
Please wait
Problem
B
When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'Autom.search
complete' will appear on the TV screen.
'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' will then appear on the TV screen.
C
À
Check if the time in 'Time' is correct.
Autom. search
If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your
remote control.
Autom. search complete
00 Channels found
Time
Year
Month
Date
20:01
Á
Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B .
2003
01
01
To continue
Press OK
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Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are
correct.
When all information is correct, save by pressing OK .
The initial installation is now complete.
Satellite receiver
If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section on 'Using a
satellite receiver'.
Decoder
If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next
section.
Tip
aSound may be distorted on some TV channels.
b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there is no
sound at all, the wrong TV system may have been stored for the TV
channel. Read 'Manual TV channel search' for information on how to
change the TV system.
Problem
Using a satellite receiver
TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O ) are received
on the DVD recorder on programme number 'EXT2'
If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.
Select programme number 'EXT1' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme
number 'EXT2' with CH- B .
You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the
receiver itself.
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Allocating a decoder
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 chann
watch.
How do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link?
If your TC=V set supports 'Easy Link' the decoder must be assigned to the
relevant TV channel on the TV set (see the operating instructions for your TV
set). Settings cannot then be made in this menu.
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1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Use the CH+ A and CH- B buttons or the number buttons
0..9 on the remote control to select the TV channel for which you
want to use the decoder. If necessary, use the MONITOR button to
switch to the internal tuner.
4
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu
bar appears.
5
6
7
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select 'Manual search' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with
C .
8
9
Select 'Decoder' using CH- B or CH+ A .
Installation
Manual search
Select 'On' with D or C .
Channel/freq.
Entry/search
CH
01
Programme number 01
TV channel name
Decoder
BBC1
How do I switch the decoder off again?
Off
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Use C to select 'Off' in the 'Decoder' line on the screen (Decoder off).
TV system
NICAM
PAL-BG
On
0
To store
Press OK
Fine tuning
0
A
Confirm with OK .
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.
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ManualTV channelsearch
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.
Manualsearch with EasyLink
With 'Easy Link', the DVD recorder will automatically download the TV
channels stored on the TV set. This is why some lines have no function. To
store new TV channels, they must first be stored on the TV set. The
Tip
information will then be transferred to the DVD recorder automatically.
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar
appears.
4
5
6
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select 'Manual search' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with
C .
7
8
In 'Channel/freq.', select the desired display using C .
'Freq.'(Frequency), 'CH'(Channel), 'S-CH'(Special/hyperband channel)
Installation
Manual search
Channel/freq.
Entry/search
CH
01
In 'Entry/search', enter the frequency or channel of the TV station
using the number buttons 0..9 .
Programme number 01
TV channel name
Decoder
BBC1
Off
TV system
NICAM
PAL-BG
aI don't know the channelfor my TV station
b In this case, press C to start the automatic search. A changing channel
number/frequency number will appear on the TV screen.
Continue the automatic search until you have found the TV channel you
are looking for.
On
0
To store
Press OK
Fine tuning
Problem
9
Using D or C in 'Programme number', select the programme
number you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. '01'.
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1
In 'TV channel name', press C .
2
3
4
5
Select the desired symbol position using D or C .
Change the symbol at the symbol position with CH- B or CH+ A .
Select the next symbol position in the same way.
Tip
Keep pressing C until the cursor disappears.
How can I change the TV system of the TV channel?
In 'TV system', use D or C to select the TV system that produces the
least distortion of picture and sound.
What is NICAM?
NICAM is
a
digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can
transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if
reception is poor and the sound distorted you can turn off NICAM.
In 'NICAM', select 'Off' using D or C .
How can I improve the automatic process for storing channels?
To change the automatic process for storing channels (fine tuning), select
'Fine tuning'.
Using D or C you can try to fine-tune the TV channelmanually.
Tip
0
A
B
Press OK to store the TV channel.
To search for other TV channels, begin again at 8 .
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Sorting TV channels automatically
(Follow TV)
When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are stored in a specific
order. This may differ from the order in which the TV channels appear on your TV set.
This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the
order on the TV set.
This only works if the DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and the TV set are
connected with a scart cable.
What does EasyLink do?
If your TV set supports 'Easylink,..', TV channels will be stored during initial
installation in the same order as they appear on the TV set. To store the TV
channels in a different order, you'll need to change the order on the TV set.
When you start the Follow TV function the information is transferred again
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from the TV set.
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
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3
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu
bar appears.
4
5
6
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select line 'Follow TV' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with
the C button.
7
8
Confirm the message on the screen with OK . 'TV 01' will appear in
the DVD recorder display.
Select programme number '1' on the TV set.
TV 01
aI cannot switch my TV set to programme number '1'
b If you have connected additional devices to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket,
please disconnect these devices. Other connected devices may have
switched the TV set to the programme number of the scart socket.
Problem
9
Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control.
'WAIT' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder compares the TV
channels on the TV set and the DVD recorder.
If the DVD recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV set it
stores it at 'P01'.
a'NOTV' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder is not
receiving a video signalfrom the TV set.
b Chech the connectors at both ends of the scart cable.
b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used
for video signals.
b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature.
Please read 'Adding and clearing TV channels manually'.
Problem
0
Wait until for example 'TV 02' appears in the display.
A
B
Select the next programme number on the TV set, e.g. '2'.
TV 02
Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control.
Deleting sorting
Tip
You can delete incorrect TV channel sorting by pressing D .
C
À
Repeat steps 0 to B until you have assigned all the TV channels.
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
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Automatic TV channelsearch
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.
What does Easy Link do?
With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set.
These settings are accepted by the DVD recorder. Use this function to start
the transfer of TV channels from the TV set.
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1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar
appears.
4
5
6
7
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select 'Autom.search ' using CH- B or CH+ A .
Press C .
8
The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the DVD
recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take
several minutes.
Installation
Autom. search
Searching for TV channels
00 Channels found
9
0
When all the TV channels have been found, 'Autom.search
complete' will appear on the TV screen.
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Please wait
You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in 'Manual TV channel search'.
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Adding and clearing TV channels manually
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.
EasyLink
With Easylink, you can search for and store TV channels only on the TV set.
These settings are then accepted by the DVD recorder.
That is why you cannot select this function manually.
The teletext clock resets automatically
If you store a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC on programme number
'P01', the date and time will automatically be transmitted and constantly
updated. As a result, the changes from summer time to winter time and back
Tip
again will be made automatically.
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
Switch on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on
the remote control. The menu bar appears.
3
4
5
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select 'Sort TV channels' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with C .
6
7
Using CH- B or CH+ A select the TV channel that you want to
delete or whose order you want to change.
Installation
Sort TV channels
...
•
P01 BBC1
P02 BBC2
P03 ITV
P04
Confirm with C .
P05
Deleting TV channels
P06
Unwanted channels or those with poor reception can be deleted using
CLEAR . Proceed at step 6 .
...
Tip
To sort
Press ›
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
8
9
Using CH- B or CH+ A , shift the TV channel to the desired
position and press the D button. The DVD recorder will insert the
TV channel.
Repeat steps 6 to 8 until you have resorted/deleted all the TV
channels you want.
0
A
To store, press OK .
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
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Setting the language/country
You can select the country and, for DVD playback, the language for the subtitles and the audio
language. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or subtitle language can be
changed only via the DVD menu.
For bilingual shows you can also select the sound channel of the TV station for recording.
You also have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu
(OSD). However, the DVD recorder display will only display English text regardless of this
setting.
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar
appears.
4
5
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select line 'Language' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with
the C button.
6
Select the appropriate line and confirm with C .
Which settings can I choose?
Language
Audio Language
Recording audio
Subtitle
English
'Audio Language' : Playback language (audio language)
'Recording audio' : Type of audio recording 'Language 1' or 'Language
2'
'Subtitle' : Subtitle language
'Menu': Language of the OSD menu
'Country' : Location (country)
Language 1
English
English
Other
Menu
Country
Tip
7
8
Select the appropriate setting using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with OK .
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Switching over audio recording
(2 channelsound)
Some TV programmes transmit an extra audio signal in stereo in addition to the normal audio
signal (2-channel sound). In most cases this means that an additional language is available. If a TV
programme is available in, say, English and German, German may be available as the second
language.
To record TV programmes in stereo or 2-channel sound you can select Stereo or the language
you want as the default setting. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV
programme is transmitted in 2-channel sound.
When you play back the recording you can play back the sound only in the language you used
for the recording.
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Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar
appears.
4
5
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select line 'Language' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with
the C button.
6
7
Select line 'Recording audio' and confirm with C .
Language
Audio Language
Recording audio
Subtitle
English
Language 1
English
English
Other
Select 'Language 1' or 'Language 2' with CH- B or CH+ A and
confirm with OK .
Menu
Country
8
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Setting the time and date
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.
1
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar
appears.
2
3
4
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select 'Time/Date' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
5
6
7
8
Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. If required, change the time
with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control.
Installation
Time/Date
Time
Year
Month
Date
20:00
2003
01
Check 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' in the same way. To move between
the fields, use CH- B or CH+ A .
01
Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK .
'Stored' will appear briefly on the screen.
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
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EOn screen information
You can check or change many of the functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the
system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.
Symbols in the menu bar
Press SYSTEM-MENU to open and close the menu bar (main menu). Use D and C to select
the relevant function. Use CH- B to confirm the function and go either to another menu or
execute the function directly.
Some functions may not be available, depending on the disc inserted.
Menu bar 1
User preferences
A
Title/track
B
Chapter/index
C
Audio language
D
Subtitle language
E
Camera angle
F
Zoom
G
Menu bar 2
While menu bar 1 is being displayed you can go to menu bar 2 by pressing C again.
Sound
H
Frame advance
I
Slow motion
J
Fast forward
K
Search by time
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Field for temporary messages
The top left corner of the menu line contains a field for temporary messages relating to the
various operating modes. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc
functions have been activated:
Shuffle
/
Scan
6
Repeat entire disc
5
Repeat title
3
Repeat track
4
Repeat chapter
2
Repeat from A to the end
0
Repeat from A to B
1
Camera angle
7
Child lock enabled
l
Resume playback
8
Illegal action
9
Status field
The status field shows the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the type of
disc inserted. This display can be disabled.
Disc type symbols
DVD+RW
M
DVD+R
W
DVD Video
N
Video CD
O
No disc
P
Error
Q
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Operating mode symbols
Recording
R
Stop
S
Playback
T
Playback Pause
U
Record Pause
V
Search forwards (8x speed)
X
Search backwards (8x speed)
Y
Slow motion
Z
Tuner information box
This field is located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV
channel and the TV channel name for the selected programme are displayed.
Current channel/selected input socket
a
No signal
b
The TV channel is not available/the additional device is not connected or
it is switched off
Copy protected signal
c
Timer information box
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.
If no timer recording is scheduled, the current time is displayed.
This box disappears during playback of a disc or after a recording starts.
Timer starts on the day shown
f
OTR recording runs untilthe stop time displayed
g
Current time
No timer event programmed
h
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Fplayback
Generalnotes on playback
With this DVD recorder you can play back the following systems:
•) DVD Video
•) (Super)Video CD Disc
•) DVD+RW Disc
•) DVD+R Disc
•) DVD-RW (video mode, finalised)
•) DVD-R
•) CD-R
•) CD-RW
•) Audio CD
•) MP3 CD
You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the
DVD recorder.
aThe display will read 'PIN'
b The child lock has been activated for the inserted disc. Read the sections
on 'Child lock' and 'Releasing a disc' in the chapter on 'Access control
(child lock).
aThe menu on the screen is showing an 'X'
b Some DVD discs can be manufactured so that certain steps are required
before the disc can be played, or so that only limited operation is possible
during playback. When an 'X' appears on the screen the selected feature is
not possible.
aThe screen is showing regionalcode information
b 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
a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the
disc, playback is not possible.
b The regional code is shown on the label on the back of the machine.
b The regional code does not apply to recordable DVD discs.
Problem
Inserting a disc
1
2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE J button on the front. The disc tray will
open. While the disc tray is opening, 'OPENING' and then 'TRAY OPEN'
when the tray is fully open.
OPENING
P01
Carefully place the disc in the tray with the label facing up and press
PLAY G or OPEN/CLOSE J . 'CLOSING' and then 'READING' will
appear in the display. The information on the disc will be read.
How do I insert a double sided DVD?
Double-sided discs do not have labelling over the whole surface. The labelling
for each side is in the centre of the disc. To play a side its label must be
facing up.
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Opening/closing the tray using the remote control
You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control.
Press and hold the STOP h button on the remote control until the dialog
box shows 'OPENING' or 'CLOSING'.
Tip
3
Playback starts automatically.
A menu may appear when a DVD is played back. If the titles and chapters are numbered, press a
number button on the remote control. You can also use the D , C , CH+ A ,
CH- B buttons or number buttons 0..9 to select a menu item and confirm with OK .
You can also access the menu using DISC-MENU on the remote control.
For further information see 'Playing a DVD video disc'.
When a DVD+RW is played back the index overview appears. Using CH- B , CH+ A , N ,
O select the title you want to play back.
Confirm with OK .
For further information see 'Playing back a DVD+RW/+R Disc'.
If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .
For further information see ' Playing an audio CD'.
If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY G .
If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons indicated on the screen to select
the menu option you want (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0..9 .
For further information see ' Playing a (Super) Video CD'.
Playing a DVD video disc
1
If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .
This will appear on the display:
title, chapter, elapsed time.
C01
2:04
2
3
To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or h on
the DVD recorder.
To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD
recorder.
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Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc
1
If the disc is write-protected or a finalised DVD+R disc, playback
starts automatically.
2
If playback does not start automatically, use the CH- B or
CH+ A button to select the title you want to play on the index
screen.
C01 ANNA
P01
You can also use the N or O button on the front.
3
Press the PLAY G button.
This will appear on the display:
title number, recording quality.
aI can see the message 'EMPTYDISC'
b The disc does not contain any recordings.
Problem
4
5
To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or h on
the DVD recorder.
To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD
recorder.
What should I note when playing back different recording types
(qualities)?
The correct recording quality 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6' will automatically
be selected during playback.
For more information see the section on 'Selecting the recording type
(quality)' in the chapter on 'Manual recording'.
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Playing an audio CD
You can also use the DVD recorder to play audio CDs
1
Insert an audio CD. Playback starts automatically.
Audio CD display'
If the TV is on, the audio CD screen appears automatically.
During playback, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will
show on the TV screen and on the recorder display.
Tip
2
Stop playback using STOP h . The number of tracks and the total
time are displayed.
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Playing an MP3 CD
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. Using this technology the
data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This means it is possible to record 10 hours
of music in CD quality on a single CD-ROM.
When creating MP3 CDs please note the following:
File system: ISO9660
Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels
Formats: *.mp3
Filenames: maximum of 12 characters (8+3)
Maximum of 32 albums, 999 titles
Supported sampling frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz). Music with sampling frequencies other than
these will be skipped.
Supported bit rates: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbit/s)
ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. In later versions the directory name is displayed as the album and the
filename as the title.
Important notes for playback:
Only the first session of a multi-session CD will play back.
1
2
Insert an MP3 CD. Playback starts automatically.
MP3 CD display
If the TV is on, the MP3 CD screen appears automatically.
During playback, the current track number and its elapsed playing time will
show on the TV screen and on the recorder display.
During stopped playback ( STOP h button) the numbers of the albums will
show on the TV screen and on the display.
Further information on the album, track and artist will also be displayed if
included in the ID tag.
Tip
Stop playback using STOP h . The number of albums is displayed in
the display.
Additionalpal yback features
Using N or O select the next or previous title.
You can also use the T/C button to select titles and albums.
1
Press the T/C button and use the C or D button to select the 'T'
symbol for title or 'C' for chapter.
2
Use the CH- B or CH+ A buttons or the number buttons 0..9 on
the remote control to select the number of the title/chapter.
Tip
You can also use the repeat functions ( PLAY MODE button).
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Playing a (Super) Video CD
(Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special
playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The video CD must be PBC compatible (see
CD case).
'PBC' is active in the default settings.
1
2
Insert a (Super) Video CD.
If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing
PLAY G .
If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons
indicated on the screen to select the menu option you want
(PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0..9 .
If a PBC menu consists of a list of titles, you can select a title directly.
3
4
Use RETURN to go back to the previous menu
Stop playback using STOP h .
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Changing to another title/chapter
If there is more than one title or chapter on a disc you can change to another title or chapter
as follows. However if there are several chapters within a title, these will be selected. The title
can then still be selected via the menu bar.
1
During playback, press O to go to the next title/chapter. Press
N to return to the start of the current title/chapter. Press
N twice to return to the start of the previous title/chapter.
Use the T/C (title/chapter) button
1
Press T/C (title/chapter) and then use CH+ A or CH- B to select the
appropriate title.
Make sure the symbol 'T' (title) is selected in the menu bar.
Use T/C to select chapters within a title. Press T/C and use C to
select the 'C' symbol (chapter).
2
Now select the appropriate chapter with CH+ A or CH- B .
Tip
Searching a disc
You can search the disc for a recording at 4x, 8x or 32x playback speed. Other speeds can only
be selected via the menu bar (' ').
K
1
2
During playback, press and hold N (reverse) or O (forwards) to
switch to the search feature. You can switch between the playback
speeds using N / O .
To continue playback, press PLAY G twice at your chosen location.
aNo sound
b The sound is switched off in search mode. This is not a fault in your
machine.
Problem
Search feature via menu bar
1
During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The
menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.
2
3
Select the '
' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B .
K
You can now use the D or C button to select different forward and
backward search speeds.
4
5
If necessary, switch the menu bar off with the SYSTEM-MENU button.
To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.
Tip
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Still picture
1
During playback, press PAUSE 9 to stop playback and display a still
picture.
C01
2:04
Frame advance via menu bar
1
During a still picture press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.
The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.
2
3
Select the '
' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B .
I
You can now use the D or C button to go forwards or backwards one
frame at a time.
4
If necessary, switch the menu bar off with the SYSTEM-MENU button.
Tip
2
To continue playback, press PLAY G .
Slow motion
1
2
During playback press PAUSE 9 on the remote control. Now hold
down N or O to switch to slow motion.
You can switch between different speeds using N or O .
Slow motion via menu bar
1
During playback press PAUSE 9 and then SYSTEM-MENU on the
remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.
2
3
Select the ' ' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B .
You can now use the D or C button to select different forward and
backward slow motion speeds.
J
4
If necessary, switch the menu bar off with the SYSTEM-MENU button.
Tip
3
To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.
Search by time
Using this feature you can select where playback should start (select elapsed time).
1
2
During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The
menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.
Select the ' ' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B .
L
Playback is stopped and a box appears on the screen showing the
elapsed time.
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4
Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9 from where playback
should start.
Confirm with OK .
aThe time entered will flash on the screen
b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or
cancel the function by pressing SYSTEM-MENU .
Problem
5
Playback starts at the time you entered.
Repeat/Shuffle play
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.
1
2
Select the desired chapter, title or the entire disc and start playback.
During playback, press PLAY MODE . By pressing PLAY
MODE again you can chose from the following options:
•) '
•) '
•) '
•) '
': repeat chapter (DVD only)
2
3
5
/
':
':
':
repeat track/title
repeat entire disc (Video CD, Audio CD only)
Shuffle
•) Display disappears:
no repeat
3
To end the repeat, press the STOP h button.
You can also keep pressing the PLAY MODE button until the
displays disappear.
Repeating a passage (A B)
You can repeat a particular passage within a title/chapter. You need to indicate the start and end
of the passage.
1
2
During playback press PAUSE 9 at the start point.
You will see a still picture.
Keep pressing PLAY MODE until ' ' appears on the screen.
0
The start point is now saved.
Press PLAY G to start playback.
3
4
When the end point is reached press OK . '
TV screen. Playback now takes place within these points.
' appears on the
1
To end the repeat, press the STOP h button.
You can also keep pressing the PLAY MODE button until the
displays disappear.
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Scan feature
This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
1
2
During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select '
MODE .
' using PLAY
6
After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next
chapter/index. To start playback at the relevant chapter/index press
STOP h and then PLAY G .
Camera angle
If a DVD contains scenes that have been shot from different camera angles you can select these
camera angles for playback.
1
2
During playback, press PAUSE 9 . You will see a still picture.
Press SYSTEM-MENU and select the ' ' icon using C .
F
aThe ' ' symbolwilbe hidden
F
b The selected scene has been shot from only one camera angle. This feature
is therefore not available. For more information please read the cover of
your DVD disc.
Problem
3
4
Select the required camera angle with CH- B or CH+ A . You can
also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0..9 .
After a short time, playback will resume from the new camera angle.
The ' ' symbol will remain visible until a scene starts for which
F
there is only one camera angle.
Zoom feature
The Zoom feature allows you to enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image.
1
During playback, press PAUSE 9 . The DVD recorder switches to
'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture.
2
3
4
Press SYSTEM-MENU and select the ' ' icon using C .
G
Select the required zoom factor using CH- B or CH+ A .
When 'press OK to pan' appears on the screen, the zoom process
is complete.
5
Press OK . Using CH+ A , CH- B , C , D select the part of the
image you wish to view.
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7
Confirm with OK .
To stop the feature, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU .
Select the audio language
Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one audio language. The language initially selected
for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder. However
you can change the audio language of the inserted disc at any time.
You can change the audio language either using the menu of the inserted disc
( DISC-MENU button) or the AUDIO button. The audio languages for DVD playback in the
two menus may be different. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or
subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu.
1
2
During playback press AUDIO .
Select the required audio language using CH- B or CH+ A . You
can also enter the number directly using the number buttons 0..9 .
3
Play continues in the new audio language.
Subtitles
Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one subtitle language. The language initially
selected for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder.
However you can change the subtitle language of the inserted disc at any time.
You can change the subtitle language either using the menu of the inserted disc
( DISC-MENU button) or the menu bar ( SYSTEM-MENU button). The subtitle languages in
the menus may differ.
1
2
During playback press SYSTEM-MENU and select the '
using C .
' icon
E
Select the required subtitle language using CH- B or CH+ A . You
can also enter the number directly using the number buttons 0..9 .
You can switch off subtitles again with 0 or by pressing 'off'.
3
Playback continues in the new subtitle language.
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General
Which discs can I use for recording?
With this DVD recorder, you can record on two types of DVD:
DVD+RW
This disc can be written to and then the contents deleted.
DVD+R
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
'Finalise disc' function. It is not possible to make further recordings using
this disc.
If this disc is to be played in a DVD recorder it must not be finalised.
Recordings can be added and deleted. The disc space (playback time) from the
deleted recording cannot be recovered for further recordings
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Use the 'Manual recording' function to spontaneously start recording (e.g. to record a TV show
already in progress).
In the 'index display' select the title to be overwritten or 'Empty title' with CH- B , CH+ A .
If you insert recordings between existing recordings, check the lengths of the old and new
recordings. If the new recording is too long the subsequent recording (title/chapter) will be
overwritten.
Insert new recordings at the end of all existing recordings (Safe
Record)
To add a new recording at the end of the last recording on the disc, hold
down the REC/OTR n button until the message 'SAFE REC' 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.
End of disc is reached
If the end of a disc is reached during recording, recording will stop and the
Recorder will turn itself off automatically.
Tip
Please refer to section 'Recording without automatic switch off', if you want to manually
start and stop your own recording.
If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section
'Recording with automatic switch off'. (e.g. not to record to the end of the disc)
Read the section 'Automatic recording from a satellite receiver', if you want a recording
to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver.
Read the section 'Direct record' if you want to record a programme currently being shown.
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Recording without automatic switch off
1
2
Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the DVD
recorder.
Insert a disc on which the recording is to be made. This disc is then
checked for content and system. READING' will appear on the display.
aIndex display
b A DVD+RW disc has been inserted that already contains recordings. Use
the CH+ A or CH- B button to select the point where the recording is
to start.
aThe message 'EMPTYDISC' appears in the display
b The disc inserted is a blank DVD disc.
aA dialog box appears asking you whether you want to delete the
contents or eject the disc
b The disc inserted is
a
DVD+RW but its contents are not DVD
video-compatible (e.g. a data disc). Recordings on this disc can only be
made if the entire disc is first deleted with the REC/OTR n button.
aThe message 'Title limit' appears on the screen if a recording is to
be made
b A disc may contain a maximum of 48 titles (including blank titles). Delete
titles or change the disc.
Problem
3
4
If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to
switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder.
Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the programme number (station
name) you want to record. This will appear on the display:
Programme numbers of the externalinputs:
1 FREETITLE P01
'EXT1' Scart socket at the back EXT 1 TO TV-I/O
'EXT2' Scart socket at the back EXT 2 AUX-I/O
'CAM1' Front SVHS/audio sockets S-VIDEO / left AUDIO right
'CAM1' Front video/audio sockets A/V S-VIDEO / left AUDIO right
Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place
automatically. If both sockets are in use, the signal at the
S-VIDEO socket has priority.
'CAM2' Digital Video (i Link) front socket DV IN
Tip
5
To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control or
RECORD on the DVD recorder.
If you want to start the recording at the end of the existing
recordings, hold down the REC/OTR n button until the message
'SAFE REC' 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.
This will, for example, appear in the display:
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Insert chapter markers
During recording you can mark scenes so you can find them or hide them
later.
During recording, press FSS & at the start point. 'Inserting marker'
appears on the TV screen. In the display, the number of the 'CHAPTER'
increases by one.
For further information on titles and chapters, see the section on 'Changing to
another title/chapter' in 'Playback'.
Tip
6
Use the STOP h button on the remote control or h on the
machine to stop the recording. 'MENU UPDT' will appear on the display.
The DVD recorder is writing the list of contents. Wait until the
message disappears from the display. The recording is then complete.
aThe display will read 'DISC ERR'
b Recording could not be completed correctly because of a disc error. Check
the disc and clean it if necessary.
Problem
Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible
If you want to play back the recording on a DVD player, you need to finalise
the disc in the DVD recorder. You can prepare your DVD for use in a DVD
player using the 'Finalising' feature. See 'Finalising DVD+R discs' in 'Managing
the disc contents'.
Tip
Interrupt recording (Pause)
1
During recording press PAUSE 9 , for example to avoid recording
the commercials.
2
To continue recording, press REC/OTR n .
End recording
To end the recording, press the STOP h button. Wait until 'MENU UPDT'
disappears from the display.
Tip
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Recording with automatic switch off
(OTR one touch recording)
1
2
Insert a disc.
If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to
switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder.
3
Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the programme number (channel
name) you want to record.
4
5
Press REC/OTR n on the remote control.
Each time you press REC/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the
recording time.
How can I cancelthe recording time I have just entered?
To delete an entry, press CLEAR while the display shows the recording
time.
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Preventing accidentalerasing of discs
To ensure you don't accidentally delete a recording you can protect the entire disc. You can
only ever protect the entire disc. You cannot protect individual recordings.
What happens with DVD+R discs?
As long as these discs are not finalised, they can be protected against
accidental erasure in the same way as DVD+RW discs.
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1
2
Insert the disc to be protected.
While the index screen is displayed press STOP h on the remote
control. The first title is highlighted.
3
4
Press CH+ A . This takes you to the disc info screen.
Press the C button.
Select the 'Protection' line.
Confirm with C .
5
6
Select 'Protected' with the CH- B button and confirm with OK .
Press D and then DISC-MENU to terminate.
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The entire disc is now protected.
If an attempt is made to record on a protected disc, 'DISC LOCK' will appear on the display and
'Disc locked' will appear on the screen.
Lining up recordings within a title
(assemble cut)
On a recorded DVD+RW disc you can add another recording to an existing title. This recording
is added to the title as a 'chapter'. The existing information will be overwritten starting from this
point. Titles will also be overwritten that follow the current title depending on the length of the
new recording. The recording type (Quality) will be taken from the current title.
To play back this recording, press SYSTEM-MENU and use the C button to select the 'C'
(Chapter) symbol. You can also use the T/C key.
For further information, see 'Changing to another title/chapter' in 'Playback'.
What happens with DVD+R discs?
New recordings on 'DVD+R' discs can only be added after existing recordings.
It is not possible to overwrite existing recordings on 'DVD+R' discs.
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1
In the index display, find the title to which the new recording is to be
added.
2
3
Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback)
Press PAUSE 9 on the remote control at the position where the
new recording is to go. '9' will appear on the screen.
4
5
To monitor the recording you can press MONITOR to switch to the
internal tuner.
Now start recording as usual by pressing REC/OTR n on the
remote control.
The new recording will be inserted.
6
Stop recording with STOP h .
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Selecting the recording type (Quality)
You can select the picture quality of the recording using the recording quality feature and hence
the maximum recording time per disc.
You can check the quality by changing the recording mode and then watching the picture from
the built-in tuner ( MONITOR button).
During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote
control.
Which recording types can I choose?
'M1': High Quality offers the best picture quality and a recording time of 1
hour.
'M2': Standard Play (pre-recorded DVD quality) offers standard picture quality
and a recording time of 2 hours.
'M2x': Standard Play plus (better than S-VHS quality) offers standard picture
quality and a recording time of 2.5 hours.
'M3': Long Play (S-VHS picture quality). Recording time of 3 hours.
'M4': Extended Play (better than VHS picture quality). Recording time of 4
hours.
'M6': Super Long Play (VHS picture quality). Recording time of 6 hours.
Can I select the recording type via a menu as well?
1
2
3
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button.
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
Select 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with
C .
A
4
5
6
In the line 'Record mode' select the recording type with D or C .
Confirm using OK and SYSTEM-MENU .
If you have selected the recording mode 'M3', 'M4' or 'M6', you can
select the settings 'Stndrd' (Standard) or 'Sport' (for rapid movements)
in the 'Filter mode' line.
Tip
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Automatic recording from a satellite
receiver (Sat recording)
You can use this function if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a
scart cable and a programming function (timer). For more information, please see the operating
instructions for the satellite receiver.
1
2
3
4
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.
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with
C .
5
6
Select 'Sat record' using CH- B or CH+ A .
Select 'EXT2' with D or C .
Switching off 'Sat Recording'
Tip
To switch off the function, select 'Off' using C or D .
7
8
Confirm with OK .
Use a scart cable to connect scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O on the
DVD recorder to the corresponding scart socket on the satellite
receiver.
9
0
A
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Insert a disc you want to use for recording.
Programme the satellite receiver with the required information
(programme number of the TV channel, start time, end time).
If necessary, please see the operating instructions for your satellite
receiver.
B
Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . 'SAT' also
appears in the display to indicate that the function is active.
The DVD recorder is now ready to record. The start and end of the recording is controlled via
scart cable EXT 2 AUX-I/O .
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Direct Record
Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the DVD recorder is switched off? No
problem. If recording is started manually, the switched off DVD recorder takes the current TV
channel from the TV set via the scart cable.
You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section
'Direct record'.
How does Direct Record work?
The DVD recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV set with its
stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it
switches the DVD recorder to the corresponding programme number and
starts recording.
Please do not change channel on the TV during the search. This could affect
the tuning of the DVD recorder.
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1
2
On the TV set, select the programme number you want make the
recording from.
Press REC/OTR n with the DVD recorder switched off.
aThe display will read 'WAIT'
b The DVD recorder is comparing its saved TV channels with those of the
TV set. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set while 'WAIT' is
shown in the display.
a'NOTV' appears in the display
b This TV channel could not be found in the DVD recorder's memory.
Check that all TV channels saved on the TV set are available on the DVD
recorder. If required, save any missing channels. Please read 'Manual TV
channel search' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
b Check the connectors at both ends of the scart cable.
b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used
for video signals.
Problem
b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature.
3
Stop recording with STOP h .
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Switching 'Direct Record' on or off
1
2
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.
3
4
Select ' ' symbol with D or C .
A
Select 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with
C .
5
6
Select 'Direct Record' using CH- B or CH+ A .
Select 'On' (Direct Record on) or 'Off' (Direct Record off) using
D or C .
7
8
9
Confirm with OK .
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Switch off with STANDBY m .
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General
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When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the
beginning of the recording:
•) Name of the recording
Empty title
01:30:01
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
•) Index picture of the recording
A marker will be set every 5-6 minutes if the 'Auto chapters' function is activated in the
'Record settings' menu. This marker is known as a 'chapter'.
These markers can be changed when the recording has finished.
Can markers be set on a DVD+R disc?
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Markers can be set on these discs if they have not been finalised.
It is also possible to add 'chapters' later. This means that scenes you do not want to see during
playback, such as commercials, can be hidden or skipped. During playback you can watch your
recording as a continuous sequence without the hidden chapters.
Select from the following chapters:
'Favorite Scene Selection',
to divide the title into chapters or to manage the chapters.
'Editing recording titles (name)',
to change the recording names.
'Play complete title',
to play the entire title including the hidden chapters.
'Delete recording/title'to delete the relevant title and therefore also the recording.
'Disc settings'to change the general settings of the disc.
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Favorite Scene Selection
In this menu you can adapt a title to suit your particular needs.
You can insert/delete chapter markers, hide chapters, select a new index, or split up a title.
Press FSS & on the remote control during recording to open this menu.
Insert chapter markers
During recording, you can set or delete chapter markers within a title.
The maximum number of chapters per disc is 124 and 99 per title. If one of these limits is
reached the following message will appear on the screen: 'Chapter limit'. You need to delete
some markers before you can insert new ones or make recordings.
1
2
During playback, press FSS & on the remote control at the
appropriate point. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on
the TV screen.
Confirm 'Insert marker' by pressing OK . 'Inserting marker'
appears on the TV screen.
Favorite Scene Selection
Insert marker
Press OK
visible
Current chapter
Delete marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
'X' will appear on the screen:
This DVD is write-protected or the disc is a finalised DVD-R. Subsequent
changes cannot be made.
Tip
Press FSS to exit
3
To stop this function, press FSS & .
Hiding chapters
Initially, all the chapters are visible. You can hide chapters for playback (e.g. advertisements) or
make them visible again. In editing mode, hidden chapters are shown as dimmed.
1
While the relevant chapter is playing, press FSS & on the remote
control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV
screen.
Favorite Scene Selection
Insert marker
Press OK
visible
Current chapter
Delete marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
How can I select different chapters?
1
Press the T/C button on the remote control. Titles and chapters are
displayed at the top of the screen.
Press FSS to exit
2
3
Select title (T) or chapter (C) with C or D .
Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the title/chapter channel you want to
edit.
Tip
2
Select 'Current chapter' using CH- B .
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4
Using C select 'hidden'. The picture is shown darker.
Switching quickly
You can switch between show chapters ('visible') and hide chapters
('hidden') quickly and easily using SELECT .
Tip
To end, press FSS & .
During playback this chapter will be skipped.
If the chapter is not visible, select 'visible' in step 3 with C .
Deleting chapter markers
Within a title you can delete either all markers or individual markers.
1
While the relevant chapter is playing, press FSS & on the remote
control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV
screen.
Favorite Scene Selection
Insert marker
Press OK
visible
Current chapter
Delete marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
How can I select different chapters?
1
Press the T/C button on the remote control. Titles and chapters are
displayed at the top of the screen.
Press FSS to exit
2
3
Select title (T) or chapter (C) with C or D .
Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the title/chapter channel you want to
edit.
Tip
2
Use CH- B to select either 'Delete marker' for this chapter or
'Delete all markers' for all chapters within the selected title.
3
4
Confirm with OK .
To end, press FSS & .
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Changing the index picture
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.
1
2
During playback, search for location of the new index picture. Press
the PAUSE 9 button.
Press the FSS & button. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu
appears on the TV screen.
Favorite Scene Selection
3
4
Select line 'New index picture' and confirm with OK .
Insert marker
Press OK
visible
Current chapter
Delete marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
Start the change with OK . 'Updating menu' appears on the TV
screen.
Press FSS to exit
Once the revision has been completed successfully the DVD recorder reverts to the index
overview.
Splitting titles
You can split a title into several sections (titles) of any size. Each of these sections (titles) is
identified by its own index.
Note: This split cannot be undone.
Can I split titles on DVD+R discs?
As recordings on DVD+R discs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to
split titles.
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1
While the relevant title is playing, press FSS & on the remote
control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV
screen.
Favorite Scene Selection
Insert marker
Press OK
visible
2
3
Select 'Divide title' and confirm with the OK button.
Current chapter
Delete marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
If you are sure, press OK to start the process. 'Dividing title'
appears on the TV screen.
Press FSS to exit
4
Wait until the new title is displayed with an index picture in the index
picture overview.
The process of splitting the title is now complete.
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Editing recording titles (name)
Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be
included automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the only the programme number (programme
name) and the time are stored as the name of the recording. The name of the recording can
only be changed after the recording has been completed.
1
2
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .
Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title whose name you want to
edit and confirm with C . The menu for editing names appears.
Settings for title Charly 1
Name
Charly 1
3
4
Select 'Name' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .
Play full title
Erase this title
Using C or D select the position where the letter/number/icon is to
be changed/re-entered.
5
Change the icon using CH+ A or CH- B . You can switch between
upper and lowercase using SELECT . You can delete the character
using CLEAR .
6
7
Repeat 4 and 5 until you have made the changes you want.
Save the new name with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the TV
screen for confirmation.
8
To end, press D .
Playing the entire title
If you have hidden certain sections (chapters) of a title, this setting lets you watch the entire title
including the hidden sections. To do this, proceed as follows:
1
2
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .
Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title you want to play all of and
confirm with C . The title editing menu will appear.
Settings for title Charly 1
Name
Charly 1
3
4
Select 'Play full title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with
OK .
Play full title
Erase this title
Press OK
Playback starts automatically. The title is played in its entirety -
including the hidden chapters.
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Deleting recordings/titles
You can delete specific recordings from a disc. To do this, proceed as follows:
1
2
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .
Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title you want to delete and
confirm with C . The title editing menu will appear.
Settings for title Charly 1
Name
Charly 1
3
4
Select 'Erase this title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with
OK . 'This will completely erase this title' appears on the TV
screen.. 'Press OK to confirm'.
Play full title
Erase this title
Press OK
If you want to delete this title, press OK to confirm. Otherwise press
D .
5
6
'Erasing title' appears on the TV screen.
At this point 'Empty title' appears in the 'index picture display'. A
new recording can now be made here.
If the deleted title was very short (less than 1 minute) 'Empty title'
will not appear at this point.
Can titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc?
Titles on DVD+R discs are only marked as deleted. 'Deleted title' will appear
in the display instead of 'Empty title'. During playback the 'deleted' title is
skipped. The space used for this title cannot be used again as the title has not
been physically deleted. Once the disc has been finalised no further changes
can be made.
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Disc settings
Philips1
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This screen appears beforethe first title and contains general information about the current disc.
You can:
•) change the name of the disc
•) activate or deactivate write protection on the disc
•) Finish editing (make the disc DVD compatible)
•) finalise a DVD+R
PAL
DVD playback
•) delete a DVD+RW
To get to this display, proceed as follows:
1
2
3
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .
Select the first title with CH+ A or press STOP h .
Press the CH+ A button. The disc info display will appear.
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Changing the disc name
1
In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears
on the TV screen.
2
3
Select 'Disc name' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .
Settings for Philips1
Using C or D select the position where the letter/number/icon is to
be changed/re-entered.
Disc name
Protection
Erase disc
Philips1
Unprotected
4
Change the icon using CH+ A or CH- B . You can switch between
upper and lowercase using SELECT . You can delete the character
using CLEAR .
5
6
Repeat 3 and 4 until you have made the changes you want.
Save the new title with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the TV
screen for confirmation.
7
To end, press D .
Finishing editing
If one or more titles have been edited a DVD player may still display the original titles. You can
prepare your disc in such a way that a DVD player will be able to play the edited version.
1
2
In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears
on the TV screen.
Select 'Make edits compatible' using CH+ A or CH- B and
confirm with OK .
a'Make edits compatible' does not appear
b Your disc is already compatible. There is no need for conversion.
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
Problem
3
4
The screen displays 'This will take' to show how long the process
will last.
To confirm press OK . 'Working' appears on the TV screen. A bar
will move from left to right indicating progress.
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Finalising DVD+R discs
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.
1
2
In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears
on the TV screen.
Select 'Finalise disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with
OK .
a'Finalise disc' does not appear
b Either there is no DVD+R disc inserted or the disc is already finalised.
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .
aThe 'Settings for' menu does not appear
b The menu may not appear if the disc has been recorded on another DVD
recorder. In this case, use the 'Finalise disc' feature in the '
under 'Features'.
' menu,
A
Problem
3
4
The screen displays 'This will take...' to show how long the process
will take.
To confirm press OK . 'Working' appears on the TV screen. A bar
will move from left to right indicating progress.
Delete DVD+RW disks
1
2
3
In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears
on the TV screen.
Select 'Erase disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK .
'This will erase all titles' appears on the TV screen. Press OK to
confirm'.
Settings for Philips1
Disc name
Protection
Erase disc
Philips1
Unprotected
Press OK
If you want to delete all the titles, press OK to confirm. Otherwise
press D .
4
5
'Erasing disc' appears on the TV screen.
After deletion, the index picture display shows the free space on the
disc.
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JProgramming a recording (TIMER)
General
Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop a recording at a later
date.
The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the
correct time.
With this DVD recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one
month.
To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:
* the date you want to make the recording
* the programme number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
* VPS or PDC on or off
* the recording mode ('M1/M2/M2x/M3/M4/M6')
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.
What is 'VPS/PDC'?
'VPS' (Video Programming System)/'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are
used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV
programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the DVD recorder
will then turn on and off at the correct time.
What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?
• Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. If a different
'VPS/PDC time' is indicated, e.g.: '20.15 (VPS/PDC 20.14)', the VPS/PDC time
'20.14' must be entered exactly to the minute during programming.
If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time,
you must switch off VPS or PDC.
• Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a
time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel
using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate
recordings.
• Since the DVD recorder requires a certain lead time (for getting the disc up to
speed and positioning the laser) before recording can start, it is possible that
the recorder will miss the first few seconds of a TV show recorded with
VPS/PDC.
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Programming recordings with the
ShowView® System
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® number is found in
most TV listings magazine.
1
2
3
4
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
Press TIMER on the remote control.
The programming method selected last is marked.
Select 'ShowView system' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with C .
Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits long
and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your
TV listings magazine.
e.g.: 5-312-4 or 5,312 4
Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR .
Timer
ShowView system
Selecting daily/weekly recordings
Using SELECT , select from the following options:
'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings (Monday to Friday).
'Weekly': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day).
ShowView number
- - - - - - - - -
Tip
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Press OK
5
Confirm with OK .
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'Please enter
programme number'
b The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to
the ShowView number. Use C , D or the number buttons 0..9 on the
remote control to select the appropriate programme number (name) of the
TV channel and confirm with OK .
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'ShowView number
wrong'
b The entered ShowView number is incorrect. Correct your entry or cancel
using the SYSTEM-MENU button.
b Check the time/date (see 'Setting the time & date' in 'Installing your DVD
recorder').
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'Weekend
programming not possible'
b A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming can
only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.
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The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back and
change the data. Select the appropriate input field with C or D . If
required, make changes using CH+ A , CH- B or the number
buttons 0..9 .
Timer
ShowView system
VPS
Rec
Date Prog. Start PDC End
01 BBC1 20:15
Mode
21:30 M2
'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'Start' input field
Select the 'Start' input field using C . Using SELECT switch on 'VPS/PDC'
('*' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch 'VPS/PDC' off ('*'
goes out).
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Press OK
Changing the recording mode in input field 'End'
Select the 'End' input field using C .
Use SELECT to select the recording mode 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6'.
Tip
7
If all information is correct, press the OK button. The programming
information is stored in a TIMER block.
8
9
To end, press TIMER .
Insert a recordable disc (one without write protection).
The disk you have inserted will be checked.
0
Switch the DVD recorder off with STANDBY m .
The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD
recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button.
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the recorder display.
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Programming recordings without the
ShowView® System
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
Press TIMER on the remote control.
The programming method selected last is marked.
3
Select line 'Timer programming' with CH- B or CH+ A . and
confirm with the C button.
The information will appear on the screen.
Timer
Timer programming
VPS
Rec
Date Prog. Start PDC End
01 BBC1 20:15
Mode
21:30 M1
4
5
Select the input field with D or C .
Enter information with CH- B or CH+ A or with the number
buttons 0..9 .
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Press OK
Selecting daily/weekly recordings
In 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options:
'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday
'Mon': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g.
Monday).
Programme numbers of the 'EXT1' and 'EXT2'scart socket
You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket
EXT 1 TO TV-I/O ('EXT1') or EXT 2 AUX-I/O ('EXT2').
'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'Start' input field
Select the 'Start' input field using TIMER . Using SELECT switch on
'VPS/PDC' ('*' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch
'VPS/PDC' off ('*' goes out).
Changing the recording quality in input field 'End'
Select the 'End' input field using C .
Use SELECT to select the recording mode.
Tip
6
If all information is correct, press the OK button. The programming
information is stored in a TIMER block.
7
8
To end, press TIMER .
Insert a DVD (one without write protection).
The disk you have inserted will be checked.
9
Switch off with STANDBY m .
The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD
recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button.
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the recorder display.
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How to change or delete a programmed
recording (TIMER)
1
2
3
4
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
Press TIMER on the remote control.
The programming mode selected last is marked.
Select 'Timer List' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change
or delete with CH- B or CH+ A .
Timer
Timer List
VPS
Rec
Date Prog. Start PDC End
01
--
Mode
BBC1 20:15 *
----- --:--
21:30 M2
Delete programmed recording
--:--
--
1
2
Press the CLEAR button.
Confirm with OK . 'Timer Cleared' will briefly appear on the TV
screen.
Total record time: 01:15
'-- ---' appears rather than the displayed values
To end, press TIMER .
To change
Press ›
To exit
Press TIMER
Tip
3
5
Press C .
Select the input field with D or C .
If required, change the information with CH+ A , CH- B or the
number buttons 0..9 .
6
7
8
Confirm with OK .
To end, press TIMER .
Switch off with STANDBY m .
'NexTView Link'
This DVD recorder is equipped with the 'NexTView Link' feature. If your television is also
equipped with this function, you can mark TV programmes on the television for programming.
These TV programmes will automatically be transmitted to a TIMER block on the DVD
recorder. If you clear the marking of the TV programme on the television, the corresponding
TIMER block on the DVD recorder will also be cleared.
For more information, read the instruction manual of your TV set.
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recordings
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The DVD recorder is
not responding
bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your DVD recorder manually.
If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m .
'Switch off, timer
recording' flashes on
the TV screen.
bThe DVD recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.
Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . A programmed recording (timer) will only
function if the DVD recorder is switched off ( STANDBY m button).
Error message: 'Insert
recordable disc'
bEither a disc has not been inserted or the disc cannot be used for recording. Insert a disc on
which recordings can be made. Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m .
The error message
'Disc locked' appears
briefly on the screen.
bA write-protected disc has been inserted. Undo the write protection (see 'Preventing accidental
erasing of discs' in 'Manual recording') or insert a different disc.
bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER , then all TIMER blocks are already
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. Press the C button. If you want to clear
or check a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with CH+ A or CH- B .
Error message:
'Memory full'
The 'Data error'
message appears on
the screen.
bThe data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time and end time
of the programmed recording.
bTwo programmed recordings overlap.
bIf you ignore this error message the show with the earlier start time will be recorded first. The
start of the second show will not be recorded.
bChange the setting for either of the two recordings.
bClear either of the two recordings
The 'Collision'
message appears on
the screen.
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KUser preferences
In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The
symbols have the following meanings:
Picture setting
t
v
Sound setting
Language setting
Additionalsettings
Remote controlsettings
Disc settings
u
w
x
s
z
y
Recording settings
Installation
1
2
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.
3
4
Select ' ' using D or C and confirm with CH- B .
A
Select the appropriate function with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with C .
5
6
Select the appropriate line using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with C .
Select the appropriate function using CH- B or CH+ A or the
setting with D or C .
7
8
Confirm the new setting by pressing OK .
To close the menu item, press D .
Picture settings
You can choose the following features in this menu:
'TV shape'
The picture signal from your DVD Recorder can be set to match your TV screen.
Picture
TV shape
16:9
Off
'4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' picture with black bars at the top and bottom
'4:3 panscan': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.
'16:9' : for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio 16:9)
Black level shift
Vertical video shift
SCART video
ï
RGB
'Black level shift'
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'Vertical video shift'
Use this feature to adjust the position of the picture on your TV left or right using D , C to
suit your TV set.
'SCART video'
By default the recorder is set to 'RGB'. Select 'S-Video' if you want to connect an S-VHS
recorder.
Sound settings
Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu.
If you only use the analogue audio output ( OUT L AUDIO R ), select the settings 'Off' in the
'Digital output' menu.
'Digital output'
For devices connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket, you can select from the following
settings.
Sound
Digital output
Analogue output
Night mode
All
Stereo
Off
'All': Dolby Digital and DTS signals are fed unaltered to the digital output. MPEG-2 multi-channel
signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
For receivers/amplifiers with digitalmulti channelsound decoders .
'PCM only: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation).
For receivers/amplifiers without digitalmulti channelsound decoders .
'Off: Digital output switched off.
For devices with analogue audio input.
'Analogue output'
For devices connected to the analogue audio output ( OUT L AUDIO R ), you can select from
the following settings.
'Stereo': For devices without DolbySurround or TruSurround. Use this setting if the DVD
recorder is only connected to a stereo TV set.
'Surround: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel are mixed down to a DOLBY
surround-compatible two-channel output signal. For devices with Dolby Surround
Pro Logic decoder .
'Night mode'
Night mode optimises the sound for playback at low volume. You are therefore less likely to
disturb your neighbours. This only works for Dolby Digital audio on DVD video discs.
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Language settings
You can choose the following settings in this menu:
'Audio Language'
Playback audio language
Language
Audio Language
Recording audio
Subtitle
English
Language 1
English
English
Other
'Recording audio'
Menu
Audio recording
Country
'Subtitle'
Subtitle language
'Menu'
Screen menu language
'Country'
'Country'
Additionalsettings
You can select the following functions in this menu:
'Status box'
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.
You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display
(OSD) is not recorded during copying.
Features
Status box
Standby
Display
On
Off
Bright
'On': The OSD information appears in every selected mode for a few seconds and disappears
again.
'Off': The OSD information is switched off. It is no longer displayed on the screen.
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'Standby'
To save power, you can switch off the clock display on the DVD recorder. Programmed
(TIMER) recordings will still take place.
In addition, you can present the most important features of the DVD recorder in scrolling text
in the display (demo).
'Low power': If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ), the clock display is
also switched off.
'Off': If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ), the clock display is visible.
'Demo mode': If the DVD recorder is switched off with the STANDBY m button, a list of the
most important features is shown in the display.
'Display'
You can change the brightness of the display on the DVD recorder. This setting only affects the
DVD recorder when it is switched on.
'Bright': The display appear with normal brightness.
'Dimmed': The display appears less bright.
'Off': The display is switched off.
Remote Controlsettings
In this menu you can set the remote control type to which your DVD recorder should respond.
'DVD player': 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.
'DVD recorder': The DVD recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.
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Disk feature menu
In this menu you can make the changes that relate to the disc:
'Access control'
Please read the next chapter on 'Access control (child lock)'.
Features
Status box
Standby
Display
On
Off
'Auto resume'
Bright
If playback of a pre-recorded DVD video disc or video CD is interrupted (button STOP h or
OPEN/CLOSE J ) when the disc is reloaded (disc is started) playback starts at the precise
location where it stopped. This applies not only to the current disc but to the last 20 discs
played.
This feature can be switched off if not required.
'PBC'
This line appears only if a VCD is loaded.
This function lets you activate or deactivate the PBC menu (Playback Control) for video CDs.
See 'Playing a (Super) Video CD'.
'Finalise disc'
This feature allows you to finalise DVD+R discs. If the disc has already been finalised this line will
appear darker.
'Adapt disc format'
If a DVD+RW has been recorded in a computer drive or in another DVD recorder the index
screen may not be displayed correctly.
This feature allows you to change the format of the disc.
It is therefore only visible if the disc format is different.
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LAccess control(Chidl Lock)
Child lock (DVD and VCD)
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
•)'Play always':
This disc is stored in a memory with space for 50 child-safe discs. If more than 50 discs are
stored, the last disc in the list is removed and the new disc is added. The screen shows 'Child
safe' at the start of playback.
•)'Play once':
This disc is only authorised for single playback. If the recorder is switched off, the PIN code
must be re-entered.
Activating/deactivating child lock
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
4
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears
Select the ' ' icon using D or C .
A
5
Select ' (Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
with C .
s
6
7
Confirm 'Access control' using C .
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.
8
9
0
A
Select 'Child lock' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .
Select the ' ' icon using CH- B or CH+ A .
i
Confirm with OK .
Quit the feature using D and SYSTEM-MENU .
Unauthorised discs can only be played by entering the four-digit PIN code.
To deactivate the child lock, select the ' ' icon in 9 .
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Authorising a disc
1
2
3
Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay.
Using CH+ A or CH- B select 'Play once' or 'Play always'.
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. Multi-volume video CDs may have a different ID for each volume. For these CDs,
each volume must be authorised.
Locking unlocked discs
To lock a disc that was formerly authorised follow the instructions below
1
2
Insert a disc. Playback starts automatically. If the playback does not
start automatically, press PLAY G .
Press the STOP h button while the '
' icon is visible. The icon
m
changes to ' '. The disc is now locked.
l
Parental level control (DVD video only)
Films on pre-recorded DVD discs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, some
discs may contain 'Parental Control' rating information that applies to the entire disc or to
certain scenes on the disc.
The appropriate scenes have filter values that reach from 1-8. If such a scene is detected during
playback, the filter value set on the DVD recorder is compared to the scene. If the filter value is
higher than the setting, an alternative scene will be played (if available).
Most DVDs apply the rating to an entire DVD. Therefore, if certain scenes exceed the rating
you select, the entire disc will be blocked from viewing.
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Activating/deactivating parentallevel
control
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
4
5
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears
Select the ' ' icon using D or C .
A
Select ' (Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
s
with C .
6
7
Confirm 'Access control' using C .
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.
Disc features
Enter code…
On
Access control
Auto resume
8
9
Select the 'Parental level' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm
with C . A bar appears to select the parental level.
Select the appropriate rating using CH- B , CH+ A or the number
buttons 0..9 .
What do the ratings mean?
Rating 0 (displayed as '--') parental control not active.
Rating 1 (suitable for children)
Rating 8 (only suitable for adults)
What happens if a DVD scene contains a higher level than the rating
set?
If the recorder does not find a suitable alternative, playback will stop and you
must enter the four-digit code.
Tip
0
Confirm with OK . Quit using D and SYSTEM-MENU .
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Changing the country
The set filter values depend on the respective country. It is therefore necessary to enter the
country to which these filter values apply.
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
4
5
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears
Select the ' ' icon using D or C .
A
Select line
confirm with C .
'
(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and
s
6
7
Confirm the line 'Access control' using C .
Enter your four-digit code. If the code is new, you may have to enter
the code a second time as confirmation.
Disc features
Enter code…
On
Access control
Auto resume
8
9
0
Select 'Change country' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with
C .
Select the corresponding country using CH+ A or CH- B and
confirm with OK .
To end, press D and then SYSTEM-MENU .
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Changing the PIN code
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD recorder.
2
3
4
5
Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .
Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears
Select the ' ' icon using D or C .
A
Select ' (Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm
s
with C .
6
7
Confirm 'Access control' using C .
Enter your four-digit PIN code. If the code is new, you may have to
enter the code a second time as confirmation.
Disc features
Enter code…
On
Access control
Auto resume
8
9
0
Select 'Change code' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with
C .
Enter the new code using the number buttons 0..9 . Enter the same
code again as confirmation.
Quit using D and SYSTEM-MENU .
I have forgotten my code
Press STOP h four times (step 7 ), then press OK . Access control is
Tip
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MBefore you call an engineer
If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You
can also call the customer service centre 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.
The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Your recorder does
not respond to any
button being pressed
and the display shows
'IS TV ON?':
bRecorder in initial installation mode: Switch on the TV, switch over to the DVD recorder socket.
Now the menu for language selection should appear. Please read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in
the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.
b'Dealer-Mode' is switched on: All buttons on the front of the set are locked.
Switch off the function:
The device does not
react when you press a
button, although the
remote controlworks:
1 Pull out the mains plug from the wall outlet.
2 Press and hold down h and OPEN/CLOSE J and put back the mains plug into the wall
outlet.
3 As soon as the time or '--:--' appears in the display (ca. 6 - 10 seconds), release h and
OPEN/CLOSE J .
bThere is no power supply: check the power supply
bA programmed recording (Timer) is currently being made: If desired, cancel the programmed
recording (Timer) with STANDBY m .
bThere is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds, then
connect again.
If this doesn't help, you can reset your DVD recorder to the default factory settings.
Your DVD recorder
does not respond to
any button being
pressed:
bImportant:
All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be lost.
1 Disconnect from the mains power supply.
Resetting the machine
to the default factory
settings
2 Press and hold down the STANDBY/ON m button on the device and reconnect to the
mains power supply.
3 Release the STANDBY/ON m button when 'IS TV ON?' appears on the display. All the
information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be lost.
Please read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.
bRemote control not pointed toward the DVD recorder: Point the remote control at the machine.
See if the 'o(((' appears on the display briefly each time you press a remote control button. If it
does, the Recorder is receiving information from the remote correctly.
bThere is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and put them in again.
bBatteries are flat: Change the batteries.
Remote controldoes
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PROBLEM
SOLUTION
bThere is no recording on the disc: Change disc.
bYou 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-CD's
bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards
bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc
bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.
bParental control is on: Read chapter 'Access control (child lock)'
No playback on DVD
recorder:
bYou have selected the wrong programme number for the DVD recorder on the TV: on the TV,
select the correct programme number for the DVD recorder.
bThe cable connecting the TV set and the DVD recorder has come loose: check the cable.
bIt is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You can
see this in status field 'PBC OFF'. To activate this function, proceed as follows:
1 Press SYSTEM-MENU while the (Super) Video-CD is inserted .
I cannot playback
(Super) Video CDs
2 Select ' ' using D or C .
A
3 Select line 'Features' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .
4 Select 'On' in line 'PBC' using CH- B or CH+ A .
5 Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU .
Poor playback on DVD
recorder: (distorted
picture/distorted
sound)
bYour TV set is not properly adjusted.
bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc
bSometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder.
bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number:
Check TV channels stored.
bDisc write-protected (recording protected): Remove write-protection or change the disc. For
more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.
bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.
No recording possible:
bYou have programmed the wrong time or date: Check time/date.
bYou have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).
bLocked disc inserted: Remove disc lock.
bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.
b'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDCtime' wrong: 'Enter 'VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute.
Check the aerial.
Programmed
recording does not
work:
1 Enter the ShowView programming number of the TV channel you want.
2 Confirm with OK .
3 Check the programme number/channel name in the 'Prog.' input field.
The wrong TV channel
was decoded (entered)
after you programmed
a recording using
4 If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the input field and change the
programme number/channel name.
ShowView System.
5 Confirm with OK .
bSwitch to recording mode 'M1' with REC MODE during playback from the internal TV tuner
( MONITOR button). This will help achieve the best possible picture quality.
Before recording, select the recording mode as described in chapter 'Manual Recording', section
'Selecting the recording mode (quality)'.
bHave your aerial checked.
bYou will find information on how to change the TV system in 'Manual TV channel search' in
'Installing your DVD recorder'.
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sound interference on
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PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Distorted sound
coming from a
connected hi fi
amplifier
bThe 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 picture is
distorted or
black and white during
playback
bThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV set (PAL/NTSC).
bThe recording can be made in colour only when the TV channels or the connected additional
device send a colour signal. Black-and-white signals containing no color information (colour
subcarriers) cannot be recorded.
No sound signalat the
digitaloutput
bCheck whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and connected additional devices.
bIf a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it: Please observe the
following 'Minimum recording times':
Recording mode 'M1': 5 minutes, 'M2': 10 minutes, 'M2x': 13 minutes, 'M3': 15 minutes, 'M4': 20
minutes, 'M6': 30 minutes
bSome DVD players cannot play back DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by using a
special function:
1 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.
A DVD+RW disc
cannot be played on
certain DVD players
2 Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is
modified.
3 If this fails to produce the desired result, repeat the procedure using the number button
3 on the remote control.
4 You can restore the disc to its original condition by pressing 1 .
Warning!
There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this procedure.
Therefore, apply this function with particular care.
bIf it is impossible to play back a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the
following function. This will only prepare the disc for erasing. It will not be erased, however, until
the recording has been completed.
1 Clean the disc
Other disc errors
2 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.
3 Hold down CLEAR on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is prepared for
erasing.
4 Start recording as with an empty disc.
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