Philips DVDR3390 User Manual

DVDR3390  
DVD Player/ Recorder  
User Manual  
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68  
Manuel D’utilisation  
Manual de Instrucciones  
132  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
12.  
Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table specified  
by the manufacturer or sold with  
the apparatus.When a cart is  
used, use caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus combination  
to avoid injury from tip-over.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near  
water.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacturer´s instructions.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is  
8. Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus  
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
9. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the  
15.Battery usage CAUTION To  
prevent battery leakage which may result in  
bodily injury, property damage, or damage  
to the unit:  
polarized or  
grounding-type plug.  
AC Polarized  
Plug  
A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other.A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug  
does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the unit.  
Do not mix batteries (old and new or  
carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
Remove batteries when the unit is not used  
for a long time.  
10. Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
16.Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
17.Do not place any sources of danger  
on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled  
objects, lighted candles).  
11.Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
18.This product may contain lead and mercury.  
Disposal of these materials may be regulated  
due to environmental considerations.  
For disposal or recycling information,  
please contact your local authorities  
or the Electronic Industries Alliance :  
Class II equipment symbol  
This symbol indicates that the unit has  
a double insulation system  
EL 6475-E005: 04/01  
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CAUTION  
LASER  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than herein may result in  
hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe  
operation.  
Type  
Semiconductor laser  
InGaAlP (DVD)  
AIGaAs (CD)  
658 nm (DVD)  
790 nm (CD)  
Wave length  
Output Power 30 mW(DVD RW write)  
1.0 mW (DVD read)  
1.0 mW (CD read)  
Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD)  
61 degrees (CD)  
ATTENTION  
L’utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le  
non-respect des procédures ciincluses peuvent  
se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à  
l’irradiation.  
ATENCIÓN  
El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de  
métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede  
ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.  
Canada  
English:  
This digital apparatus does not exceed  
the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus as set  
out in the Radio Interference  
Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
Français:  
Cet appareil numérique n’emet pas de  
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les  
limites applicables aux appareils  
numériques de Class B prescrites dans  
le Règlement sur le Brouillage  
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère  
des Communications du Canada.  
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTETHAT NOT ALL HIGH  
DEFINITIONTELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY  
COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE  
ARTIFACTSTO BE DISPLAYED INTHE PICTURE. IN  
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE  
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDEDTHATTHE USER  
SWITCHTHE CONNECTIONTOTHE ‘STANDARD  
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IFTHERE ARE QUESTIONS  
REGARDING OURTV SET COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS  
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE  
This warning label is located on the rearside  
and inside this laser product.  
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’  
INVISIBLE  
:
CAUTION  
LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN.  
Declaration of Conformity  
:
DANGERAVOID DIRECT EXPOSURETO BEAM.  
Model number:  
Trade Name:  
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics  
A Division of Philips Electronics  
North America Corp.  
DVDR3390  
Philips  
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or  
P. O. Box 671539  
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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
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Index  
English------------------------------------------6  
This product incorporates copyright  
protection technology that is protected by US  
patents. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision,  
and is intended for home and other limited viewing  
uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision.  
Français--------------------------------------- 68  
Español --------------------------------------132  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
U.S. Patent Number:  
4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and  
6,516,132.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered  
trademarks of Gemstar Development  
Corporation.TheVCR Plus+system is  
manufactured under license from Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
U.S. Patent Number:  
4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121; 5,335,079;  
5,307,173; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652;  
6,466,734.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio  
or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
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Table of Contents  
General  
Care and Safety Information ..........................................................................................8  
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8  
Cleaning discs........................................................................................................................................................8  
About recycling.....................................................................................................................................................8  
Product Information ........................................................................................................9  
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................9  
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9  
Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9  
Copyright notice...................................................................................................................................................9  
Special Features..................................................................................................................................................10  
Product Overview  
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 11  
Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 12  
Using the remote control................................................................................................................................14  
Connections  
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections............................................................................ 15  
Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................15  
Connecting the video cable.............................................................................................................................16  
Connecting the audio cables...........................................................................................................................17  
Step 2: Optional Connections.......................................................................................18  
TV has only an antenna input jack.................................................................................................................18  
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................19  
Connecting to a VCR or other similar device........................................................................................... 20  
Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.........................................................................21  
Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks............................................................................................... 22  
Step 3: Installation and Setup.......................................................................................24  
Finding the correct viewing channel .............................................................................................................24  
Setting your TV channel programs..............................................................................................................24  
CHANNEL SETUP settings.................................................................................................................... 25  
Setting the language.......................................................................................................................................... 26  
Setting the time & date.................................................................................................................................... 26  
LANGUAGE settings ................................................................................................................................27  
CLOCK settings..........................................................................................................................................27  
Recordings  
Recording.........................................................................................................................28  
Discs for recording........................................................................................................................................... 28  
Recording settings ........................................................................................................................................... 28  
RECORD settings.......................................................................................................................................29  
Manual recording................................................................................................................................................31  
One Touch Recording - automatic turn-off................................................................................................31  
About timer recording......................................................................................................................................32  
Timer recording (manually).............................................................................................................................32  
Timer recording (VCR Plus+® System)....................................................................................................... 34  
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording......................................................................................................... 35  
Watching another TV channel during recording...................................................................................... 35  
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Table of Contents  
Edit Recordings  
Editing/Finalizing Recording .........................................................................................36  
About disc editing ............................................................................................................................................. 36  
Accessing disc editing menu........................................................................................................................... 36  
Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players.................................................................... 38  
About title editing..............................................................................................................................................39  
Accessing title editing menu............................................................................................................................39  
About video editing ...........................................................................................................................................41  
Accessing video editing menu.........................................................................................................................41  
Playback  
Playback ...........................................................................................................................44  
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 44  
Inserting a disc ................................................................................................................................................... 44  
Starting disc playback....................................................................................................................................... 45  
Additional Playback Features .......................................................................................48  
Changing to another chapter/track.............................................................................................................. 48  
Pausing playback and step play ..................................................................................................................... 48  
Searching forward/backward......................................................................................................................... 48  
Zooming in.......................................................................................................................................................... 48  
Using T/C options............................................................................................................................................. 49  
Other Information  
DVD System Menu Options ..........................................................................................52  
Accessing the System Menu ............................................................................................................................52  
GENERAL settings.....................................................................................................................................53  
PLAYBACK settings...................................................................................................................................55  
CLOCK settings..........................................................................................................................................57  
Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................................58  
Installing the latest firmware.......................................................................................................................... 58  
Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................................59  
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................60  
Specifications ..................................................................................................................64  
Display panel/symbols messages..................................................................................65  
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................66  
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Care and Safety Information  
CAUTION!  
Cleaning discs  
High voltage! Do not open the  
device. You run the risk of getting  
an electric shock.  
Some problems occur because the disc  
inside the recorder is dirty (frozen  
picture, sound disruptions, picture  
distortions.) To avoid these problems,  
discs should be cleaned on a regular  
basis.  
The machine does not contain any  
user-serviceable parts. Please leave  
all maintenance work to qualified  
personnel.  
To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning  
cloth and wipe the disc from the center  
to the edge in a straight line.  
Setup precautions  
Finding a suitable location  
– Place the set on a flat, hard and stable  
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.  
– Do not position the set on top of  
other equipment that might heat it up  
(e.g., receiver or amplifier.)  
– Do not put anything above or under  
the set (e.g., CDs, magazines.)  
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and  
where the AC power plug can be  
reached easily.  
CAUTION!  
Do not use solvents such as benzene,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static sprays intended for analog  
discs. Since the optical unit (laser) of the  
recorder operates at a higher power than  
regular DVD or CD players, cleaning  
CDs intended for DVD or CD players  
may damage the optical unit (laser.)  
Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning  
CD.  
Space for ventilation  
– Place the apparatus in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent internal  
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)  
clearance from the rear and the top of  
the set and 5 cm (2”) from the left and  
right to prevent overheating.  
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,  
water and dust  
– Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
– Do not place any sources of danger  
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled  
objects, lighted candles.)  
About recycling  
These operating instructions have been  
printed on non-polluting paper. This  
electronic equipment contains a large  
number of materials that can be recycled.  
If you are disposing of an old machine,  
please take it to a recycling center. Please  
observe the local regulations regarding  
disposal of packaging materials, exhausted  
batteries, and old equipment.  
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Product Information  
Introduction  
Accessories supplied  
Your Philips recorder allows you to  
record the TV programs or duplicate  
camcorder recordings to a DVD RW or  
DVD R and play pre-recorded DVDs.  
The recordings you make on the  
– Remote control and batteries  
– Audio/Video (AV) cables  
– RF coaxial cable  
– Quick Use Guide  
recorder will play on DVD players and  
DVD-ROM drives. The DVD R discs  
have to be finalized before they can be  
played on other DVD players.  
Region codes  
DVD films are usually not released at the  
same time in all regions of the world,  
thus all DVD players are keyed to a  
specific region code.  
Before you start using this recorder,  
complete the basic connections and set-  
up in three easy steps.  
Step 1: Basic recorder connections  
This device will only play  
Region 1 DVDs or DVDs  
manufactured to be played in  
all regions (‘ALL’). DVDs from  
other regions cannot be  
played on this recorder.  
Step 2: Optional connections for  
other devices  
ALL  
Step 3: Basic installation and set-up  
1
Please take time to read this user manual  
before using your recorder. It contains  
important information and notes  
Copyright notice  
regarding operations of the recorder.  
Helpful Hints:  
The making of unauthorized copies of  
copy-protected material, including  
computer programs, files, broadcasts and  
sound recordings, may be an infringement  
of copyrights and constitute a criminal  
offence. This equipment should not be  
used for such purposes.  
– If you have questions or if problems come  
up during operation, please see the chapter  
‘Troubleshooting’.  
– If you need further assistance, please call  
the customer support service for your  
country. The corresponding telephone  
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in  
the guarantee booklet.  
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or  
bottom of the product for identification and  
supply ratings.  
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Product Information (continued)  
Special Features  
Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual  
media’ recording – the ability to create  
recordings on + and - discs. (DVD+R/  
+RW, DVD-R/-RW).  
DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated  
logos are trademarks of DivX Networks,  
Inc and are used under license.  
This is a simple programming system for  
recorders. To use it, enter the  
programming number associated with  
your television program. You can find  
this number in your favourite listings  
magazine.  
i.LINK, is also known as ‘FireWire’ and  
‘IEEE 1394’. This connection is used for  
the transfer of high bandwidth digital  
signals as used by digital video (DV)  
devices. It carries all audio and video  
signals via a single cable.  
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Main Unit  
g
h
a
b
c
e
d
f
i
a
STANDBY-ON  
Turns on the recorder or switch to  
standby mode.  
Jacks behind the flap  
Flip down the door as indicated by the  
OPEN X label at the right hand corner.  
b
Disc tray  
g
CAM1  
Video input for camcorders or video  
recorders.  
Press REC SOURCE on the remote  
control to select ‘CAM1’ in order to  
view the input source.  
c
OPEN CLOSE ç  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
d
System display panel  
Shows information about the current  
status of the recorder.  
h
L/R AUDIO  
Audio input for camcorders or video  
recorders.  
e
. / > (PREV/ NEXT)  
Go to the previous/next chapter or track.  
Press and hold to make a forward/  
reverse search.  
i
DV IN  
Input for digital camcorders or other  
suitable devices using this connector.  
Press REC SOURCE on the remote  
control to select ‘DV’ in order to view  
the input source.  
(PLAY)  
É
Plays a disc.  
(STOP)  
Stop playback/recording.  
f
(RECORD)  
Start recording the current TV channel  
or the current video input source.  
Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch  
Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes  
interval.  
11  
Remote Control  
a
STANDBY-ON 2  
Turns on the recorder or switch to  
standby mode.  
b
TIMER  
a
Enters/exits the timer recording menu.  
c
SYSTEM-MENU  
Enters/exits the system setup menu.  
d
W X : Cursor buttons for moving to the  
left or right, do a forward/reverse search.  
ST : Cursor buttons for moving  
up/down or changing the recorder’s TV  
tuner channel.  
b
c
e
SELECT  
Selects a track/chapter/file in the program  
menu.  
d
e
f
REC ꢁ  
Starts recording the current TV channel  
or the current video input source.  
Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch  
Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes  
interval.  
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
g
. >  
Skips to previous or next chapter/track.  
Press and hold to make a fast forward/  
fast reverse search.  
h
TOP MENU (For DVD R/ RW only)  
Enters the disc editing menu.  
i
ANGLE  
Selects a DVD disc camera angle  
(if available.)  
j
RETURN  
Returns to the previous menu of a video  
CD (VCD) or some DVDs.  
k
SUBTITLE  
Selects a DVD subtitle language.  
l
REC MODE  
Toggles between recording modes :  
HQ, SP, EP or SLP.  
This determines the quality of the  
recording and the amount/length of time  
you can record on a DVD R/ RW.  
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Remote Control (continued)  
m
Numeric keypad  
Selects a chapter/ track number to play.  
Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner  
channel.  
n
REC SOURCE  
Selects the recorder’s input source.  
m
n
o
DISC-MENU  
Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture  
screen of a DVD R/ RW.  
Access VCD disc menu when PBC is  
turned on.  
p
OK  
Stores/confirms an entry.  
Displays/removes the status bar.  
o
p
q
EDIT (For DVD R/ RW only)  
Enters/exits the video editing menu.  
q
r
s
r
PLAY  
Plays a disc.  
É
s
STOP ꢀ  
Stops playback/recording.  
Press and hold the button will open and  
close the disc tray.  
t
u
v
w
x
t
Å
Pauses the playback or recording.  
Press repeatedly to advance a paused  
picture one frame at a time.  
u
AUDIO  
Selects an audio language (DVD, VCD) or  
an audio channel.  
TUNER: toggles bewteen stereo, mono  
and SAP (refer to your TV manual for  
available sound modes.)  
v
ZOOM  
Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.  
w
T/C (Title/Chapter)  
Enters/exits the T/C menu.  
x
CLEAR  
Clears a track/chapter/file in the program  
menu.  
Clears a timer entry.  
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Remote Control (continued)  
Using the remote control to  
operate the system  
Using the remote control  
3
1
2
A
B
Open the battery compartment.  
A
B
Aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.  
Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,  
following the indications (+-) inside  
the compartment.  
Press REC SOURCE button on the  
remote control to select the mode you  
wish to control (for example TUNER,  
CAM1.)  
C
Close the cover.  
CAUTION!  
C
Then select the desired function (for  
example ., >.)  
– Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the remote is not to  
be used for a long time.  
– Do not use old and new or  
different types of batteries in  
combination.  
– Batteries contain chemical  
substances, so they should be  
disposed of properly.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections  
VCR/Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver  
ANTENNA  
SATELLITE  
CABLE  
A
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
PR  
Y
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
EXT  
1
L
L
L
TV-OUT  
ANT-IN  
R
R
R
EXT  
2
P
B
COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
B
TV  
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AU  
O
D
U
IO  
T
IN  
V
ID  
E
O
IN  
A
B
Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV  
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the  
Connecting the antenna  
cables  
ANTENNA-IN  
jack on the  
recorder.  
These connections enable you to watch  
and record TV programs using the  
recorder. If the antenna signal is  
connected via a VCR, Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver, ensure that these  
devices are turned on in order to watch  
or record the cable programs.  
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect the TV-OUT jack on the  
recorder to the antenna input jack on  
your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN.)  
Helpful Hint:  
If your TV is equipped with an  
Antenna In (RF IN) jack only,  
See “Step 2 : Optional Connections – TV  
has only an antenna input jack” for the  
complete connection to your TV.  
– Depending on how you have currently  
connected your TV channel (directly from an  
off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you  
will have to disconnect some of the cables  
before you make the above connection.  
If you want to connect to a VCR  
and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,  
See “Step 2 : Optional Connections” for  
the complete connections to your TV.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)  
Option 3  
Option 2  
OR  
TV  
Option 1  
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AU  
O
D
U
IO  
T
IN  
V
ID  
E
O
IN  
OR  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
EXT  
PR  
NENT  
IDEO  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
L
L
L
TV-OUT  
ANTENNA-IN  
R
R
R
EXT  
2
P
B
COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
Option 3: Using a Component  
Video cable  
Connecting the video cable  
A
B
Use the component video cables (red/  
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the  
Y PB PR OUTPUT jacks on the  
recorder to the corresponding  
component video input jacks (or labeled  
as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.  
This connection allows you to view the  
disc playback from the recorder. You  
only need to choose one of the options  
below to make your video connection.  
Option 1: Using aVideo (CVBS)  
cable  
If your TV accepts Progressive Scan  
signal, see the section “GENERAL  
settings – Progressive Scan” for detailed  
set up.  
Use the supplied audio/video cables  
(yellow plug) to connect the VIDEO  
(CVBS) OUTPUT jack on the  
recorder to the video input jack (or  
labeled as A/V In, Video In or Composite)  
on the TV.  
IMPORTANT!  
The progressive scan video quality is  
only available through Y PB PR  
connection and a progressive TV is  
required. It is strongly advised to  
complete the recorder installation  
first, before enabling the  
Option 2: Using an S-Video cable  
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to  
connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the  
S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or  
S-VHS) on the TV.  
progressive scan feature.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
EXT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
PR  
Y
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
L
L
L
ANTENNA-IN  
TV-OUT  
R
R
EXT  
2
S-VID(Y/C)  
P
B
COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
OR  
Option 2  
Option 1  
DIGITAL IN  
AV amplifier/  
receiver  
TV  
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AU  
O
D
U
IO  
T
IN  
V
ID  
E
O
IN  
Option 2: Using a coaxial cable  
Connecting the audio cables  
You can connect the recorder to an AV  
amplifier/receiver with a digital  
mutlichannel sound decoder in order to  
enjoy multichannel surround sound.  
This connection enables you to listen to  
the sound.  
Option 1: Using an audio cable  
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied).  
Connect the recorder to the receiver/  
amplifier from the COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO) jack on the  
recorder to the digital input of the  
receiver.  
You can connect the recorder to a two  
channel stereo system or receiver in  
order to enjoy the stereo sound system.  
Use the supplied audio cable (red/white  
plugs) to connect the AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks to one of the following  
devices with the same input jacks.  
– a stereo system (for example, TV or  
mini system.)  
Before you start operating, set the digital  
audio output settings accordingly (see the  
section “PLAYBACK settings – Digital  
Audio Output”.)  
If the audio setting does not match your  
stereo’s capabilities, the stereo may  
produce a strong, distorted sound or no  
sound at all.  
– a receiver with two channel analog  
stereo.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Do not connect your TVs audio output  
jacks to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on this  
recorder, this may cause unwanted noise.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections  
ANTENNA  
SATELLITE  
CABLE  
A
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
PR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Y
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
EXT  
1
L
L
L
D
TV-OUT  
ANT-IN  
R
R
R
EXT  
2
P
B
COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
E
B
TV  
TO TV  
Rear of an RF  
Modulator  
(Example only)  
CH3 CH4  
R
L
VIDEO  
IN  
ANT IN  
AUDIO IN  
C
C
D
Use a RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the TO TV jack on the RF  
modulator to the antenna input jack on  
your TV.  
TV has only an antenna input  
jack  
Use this connection if your TV has only a  
single Antenna In jack (or labeled as  
75 ohm or RF In) and does not have any  
audio/video jacks.  
Use the supplied AV cables (yellow plug)  
to connect the VIDEO (CVBS) -  
OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the  
video input jack (or labeled as A/V In,  
Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the  
RF modulator.  
For this type of connection, you  
need an RF modulator in order to  
view the disc playback.  
E
Use the supplied AV cables (red/white  
plugs) to connect the AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the  
audio input jack (or labeled as AUDIO IN  
or LINE IN) on the RF modulator.  
A
B
You may have an Antenna/Cable TV  
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver/VCR) connected to your TV’s  
antenna input jack (VHF/UHF RF IN.)  
Remove it from the TV and connect it to  
Helpful Hints:  
the ANTENNA-IN  
jack on the  
– If you have used the TV-OUT  
jack to  
recorder.  
connect your recorder to TV, set your TV to  
channel 3 or 4. If you have used VIDEO/  
AUDIO OUTPUT connection, set the TV to  
the appropriate video input channel.  
– See your electronics retailer for details on  
RF modulator availability and operations.  
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect the TV-OUT jack on the  
recorder to the antenna input jack on the  
RF modulator.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
Rear of a Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver  
(Example only)  
OUT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
VIDEO  
RF  
S-VIDEO  
R
CABLE  
A
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
B
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO BS)  
EXT  
P
R
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Y
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
L
L
L
TV-OUT  
ANT-IN  
R
R
R
EXT  
2
P
B
COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
C
TV  
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AU  
O
D
U
I
O
I
N
T
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
Option 2  
Connecting to a Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver  
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
has video/audio output jacks,  
C
A
B
Keep the existing antenna connection  
from the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the  
input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver.  
Option 1  
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
only has an antenna output jack  
(RF OUT or TO TV),  
See “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections  
– Connecting the antenna cables” for the  
complete connections to your TV.  
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 /AUDIO  
INPUT on the recorder to the matching  
VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the  
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.  
C
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO (CVBS) /AUDIO  
OUTPUT on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on  
the TV.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
Rear of a VCR  
(Example only)  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
I
N
O
UT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE  
AUDIO  
L
AUDIO  
L
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
A
C
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO (C
EXT  
PR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Y
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
L
L
L
TV-OUT  
ANTIN  
R
R
R
EXT  
2
PB  
COAXIAL  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
D
B
TV  
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AU  
O
D
U
I
O
I
N
T
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
C
D
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1/ AUDIO  
INPUT jacks on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on  
the VCR.  
Connecting to aVCR or  
other similar device  
This connection enables you to record  
from video tape to a DVD R/ RW and  
allows the VCR to be used for playback if  
the recorder is turned off.  
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO (CVBS) / AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on  
the TV.  
Before you start...  
Your new recorder can replace the  
VCR for all your recording needs.  
Just unplug all the connections from  
your VCR.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Most commercial video cassettes and  
DVDs are copy-protected and therefore  
cannot be recorded.  
– Connect the recorder directly to the  
TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device  
in between, the picture quality may be poor  
because of the copy protection system built  
into the recorder.  
A
B
Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to  
the ANTENNA-IN  
jack on the  
recorder.  
Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the  
TV-OUT jack on the recorder to  
the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/  
UHF RF IN.)  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
A
Back of a Cable Box  
or Satellite Receiver  
(Example only)  
OUT  
L
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
RF  
S-VIDEO  
R
CABLE  
D
B
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
VIDEO BS)  
EXT  
PR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Y
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
L
L
L
TV-OUT  
ANT-IN  
R
R
R
EXT  
2
P
B
COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
C
E
F
Front Panel of  
recorder  
TV  
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AU  
O
D
U
I
O
I
N
T
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
I
N
O
UT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
Back of a VCR  
(Example only)  
AUDIO  
L
AUDIO  
L
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
D
Use the supplied audio/ video cables to  
connect the VIDEO(CVBS) EXT1/  
AUDIO -INPUT jacks on the recorder  
to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO output  
jacks on the Cable Box/ Satellite  
Receiver.  
Connecting to aVCR and  
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
A
B
Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to  
the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the  
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.  
E
F
Use the audio/video cables to connect  
the VIDEO(CVBS) /AUDIO -  
OUTPUT on the recorder to the  
matching VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on  
the TV.  
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect the ANTENNA-IN  
jack on  
the recorder to the RF OUT jack on the  
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.  
C
Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the  
Use another set of audio/video cables to  
connect the CAM1/ L-AUDIO-R jacks  
on the front panel of the recorder to the  
to the matching VIDEO/AUDIO output  
jacks on the VCR.  
TV-OUT  
jack on the recorder to  
the antenna input jack on your TV (VHF/  
UHF RF IN.)  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
Helpful Hints:  
Connecting a camcorder to  
the front jacks  
– The DV IN jack does not support a  
connection to a Personal Computer.  
– It is not possible to record from the  
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN  
jack on your recorder.  
You can use the front jacks to copy  
camcorder recordings. These jacks are  
located behind the flap on the right hand  
side and provides convenient connections  
for a camcorder.  
Option 1: Using DV IN jack  
Use this connection if you have a Digital  
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV  
jack conforms to the i.LINK standard.  
It provides the best picture quality.  
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)  
to connect the DV IN jack on the DVD  
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT  
jack on the camcorder.  
Before you start operating, press REC  
SOURCE on the remote control  
repeatedly to select ‘DV’ as the input  
channel. For recording, see “Recording –  
RECORD settings”.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
L
L
R
B
A
A
B
VIDEO (CVBS)  
INPUT  
EXT  
1
L
TV-OUT  
ANTENNA-IN  
R
EXT  
2
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
Front panel of  
recorder  
CAM1  
L - AUDIO - R  
Rear panel of  
recorder  
Option 3: Using the S-VIDEO In  
jack  
Option 2: Using the VIDEO In jack  
Use the CAM1 connection if your  
camcorder has only a single video output  
(Composite Video, CVBS.)  
Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have  
a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It  
provides good picture quality.  
A
B
Use a video cable (yellow plug – not  
supplied.) Connect the CAM1 jack on  
the front panel of the recorder to the  
corresponding Video output jack on the  
camcorder.  
A
B
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied.)  
Connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2  
jack on the rear panel of the recorder to  
the corresponding S-VHS output jack on  
the camcorder.  
Use an audio cable (red/white plugs) to  
connect the AUDIO L/R jacks on the  
front panel of the recorder to the audio  
output jacks on the camcorder.  
Use an audio cable (red/white plugs) to  
connect the AUDIO INPUT L/R jacks  
on the recorder to the audio output jacks  
on the camcorder.  
Before you start operating, press REC  
SOURCE on the remote control  
repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ as the input  
channel, depending on your connections.  
For details, see “Recording – RECORD  
settings”.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup  
Before you start...  
Setting your TV channel  
programs  
When you complete the  
connections and turn on the  
recorder for the first time, it is  
advisable that you make several  
basic settings.  
Before this recorder can start recording  
any TV channel programs, you need to  
search for the available TV channels and  
store them in this recorder.  
Please see the following pages on using  
the system setup menu features to  
program TV channels, menu language and  
system clock settings. This will optimise  
the performance of this recorder.  
Note: Make sure you have successfully  
made all the required connections to the  
recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/  
Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.  
Tuner settings can only be changed  
when there is no disc in the disc tray.  
Finding the correct viewing  
channel  
A
B
Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder  
to turn it on.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Turn on the TV and set it to the correct  
video-in channel. You should see the blue  
DVD background screen.  
OK  
Usually this channel is between the  
lowest and highest channels and may be  
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your  
TV’s manual for more details.  
Or, you may go to channel 1 on your  
TV, then press the Channel down button  
repeatedly until you see the Video In  
channel.  
Or, the TV remote control may have  
a button or switch that chooses different  
video modes.  
A
B
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote  
control.  
The system menu appears on the TV.  
Use ST keys to highlight  
{ System Menu - Channel Setup }  
and press X.  
Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if  
you are using a RF modulator.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
CHANNEL SETUP settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Set the tuner input source for the recorder.  
Tuner Input Source  
System Menu - Channel Setup  
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Tuner Input Source } and press X  
to access the options:  
Cable  
Tuner Input Source  
Channel Search  
Search  
{ Cable }  
– Select this if the recorder is connected via  
a cable box/satellite receiver.  
Modify Channel Information Edit  
{ Air }  
– Select this if the recorder is connected  
directly to the antenna wall outlet.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection and press W to return to the  
previous screen.  
Channel Search  
This option automatically scans all the receivable analog local  
TV channels and store them on the recorder.  
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Channel Search - Search } and  
press OK on the remote control.  
The automatic TV channel search will start. This process may  
take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels  
found will appear on the TV.  
Modify your preset TV channels.  
Modify Channel  
Information  
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Modify Channel Information -  
Edit } and press X .  
Channel  
Name  
Ch003  
55.26MHz  
No  
The modify channel options will be displayed.  
Frequency  
Skip  
2) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press X .  
Fine tune  
{ Name }  
– Use numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the TV  
channel and press OK to confirm.  
OK  
Cancel
{ Frequency }  
– Adjust the frequency of the channel.  
– Use WX keys to adjust the frequency. Press  
OK on the remote control to confirm the  
setting.  
{ Skip }  
– Set the channel to be skipped. The skipped  
channels can only be accessed by pressing the  
corresponding number button on the remote  
control.  
– Use WX keys to select { Yes } if you wish to  
skip this channel.  
{ Fine-tune }  
– Fine-tune the TV channel manually if the  
reception is poor.  
– Use WX keys to fine-tune the frequency.  
OK  
3) To confirm the changes, select  
and press OK on the remote  
control to return to the previous screen.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
Setting the language  
Setting the time & date  
You can select the language for subtitles  
and audio for DVD playback. For some  
DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can  
only be changed via the DVD disc menu.  
If the selected language is not available on  
the disc, the disc’s default language will be  
used instead.  
If the recorder has not set the time  
and date correctly, set the clock manually  
by following the steps below.  
A
B
Press SYSTEM-MENU.  
The system menu appears.  
Use ST keys to select  
{ System Menu - Clock } and press X  
to confirm.  
The menu language (on-screen display)  
for the system will remain as you set it.  
Language settings can only be  
changed when there is no disc in the  
disc tray.  
System Menu - Clock  
Date(mm/dd/yy)  
01 / 01 / 06  
00 : 05 : 57 AM  
OK  
Time(hh:mm:ss)  
A
B
Press SYSTEM-MENU.  
The system menu appears.  
Show DivX registration code  
Use ST keys to highlight  
{ System Menu - Language } and  
press X to confirm.  
C
Use ST keys to highlight one of the  
options and press OK to access the  
options. See next page for details.  
System Menu - Language  
On Screen Display Language English  
If the recorder has not set the time and  
date correctly, you can further adjust the  
clock settings. See next page for details.  
Default Disc Menu Language English  
Default Subtitle Language  
Default Audio Language  
Off  
English  
D
Once complete, press W to return to the  
previous menu.  
C
D
Use ST keys to highlight one of the  
options and press OK. See next page for  
details.  
Use ST keys to highlight the desired  
language and press OK to confirm.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
LANGUAGE settings  
On Screen Display  
Language  
Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display.  
Select the preferred language of the Disc Menu.  
Default Disc Menu  
Language  
Select the preferred subtitle language.  
Select the preferred playback language.  
Default Subtitle  
Language  
Default Audio  
Language  
CLOCK settings  
Date (mm/dd/yy)  
Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to  
select different entry fields. Press OK to confirm.  
OR, enter the numbers using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the  
remote control.  
Time (hh:mm:ss)  
Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to  
select different entry fields. Press OK to confirm.  
OR, enter the numbers using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the  
remote control.  
The basic installation is now complete. This recorder is ready for use!  
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Recording  
IMPORTANT!  
Unrecordable pictures  
Discs for recording  
Television programs, films, video tapes,  
discs, and other materials may be  
copyrighted and therefore cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
Several different formats of DVD  
recordable discs can be used on this  
recorder:  
Recording settings  
DVD RW (DVD Rewritable)  
– Discs that are rewritable can be used  
for multiple recordings once existing data  
is erased.  
The default recording settings allow you  
to set the auto chapter markers,  
preferred recording input source and  
recording mode. Any changes made using  
the remote control will only apply to the  
current recording settings, the default  
recording settings will remain unchanged  
for the next recording.  
DVD R (DVD Recordable)  
– Discs can only be used for a single  
recording. Each new recording is always  
added at the end of all previous  
recordings as existing recordings cannot  
be overwritten.  
– Editing can be made on any DVD R  
discs as long as they have not been  
finalized. It is also possible to create  
additional chapter markers.  
A
B
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote  
control.  
The system menu appears on the TV.  
Use ST keys to select  
{ System Menu - Record } and press  
X to access its options.  
– To play a DVD R on other DVD  
player, it must be finalized. (See  
“Playing your recordings (DVD R) on  
other DVD players”.) After finalizing the  
DVD R, no more data can be added to  
the disc.  
System Menu - Record  
On  
Auto Chapter Marker  
Tuner  
SP  
Default Recording Source  
Default Recording Mode  
Supported disc types and media  
speeds  
C
D
Use ST keys to select the setting you  
wish to change and press OK to confirm.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
Media speeds  
1x - 16x  
Disc  
DVD+R  
DVD+RW  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
2.4 x - 4x  
1x - 16x  
2x - 4x  
To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu.  
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Recording (continued)  
RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Auto Chapter  
Markers  
Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during  
recording. This helps you to access specific points on the  
recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options:  
{ Off }  
Disable this feature.  
{ On }  
– A chapter marker will automatically be inserted within  
the title during recording. The interval depends on the  
recording mode selected.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
Define your preferred source of recording.  
Default Recording  
Source  
Note: To change the current recording source without  
changing the default setting, you can press REC SOURCE  
button on the remote control.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options:  
{ Tuner }  
– Input source from TV programs.  
{ CAM1 }  
– Input source from the device connected to  
the CAM1 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.  
{ EXT 1 }  
{ EXT 2 }  
{ DV }  
– Input source from the device connected to the  
VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the  
rear panel.  
– Input source from the device connected to the  
S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 and AUDIO L/R jacks on the  
rear panel.  
– Input source from the device connected to DV IN  
jack on the front panel.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
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Recording (continued)  
RECORD settings  
Default Recording  
Mode  
The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings  
and the maximum recording time for a disc.  
This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE key on  
the remote control.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the following recording modes.  
Record  
Mode  
Maximum Recording  
Time per Disc  
Picture Quality  
High quality  
1 hour  
HQ  
SP  
DVD quality-Standard Play  
VHS quality-Extended Play  
VHS quality-Super Long Play  
2 hours  
4 hours  
6 hours  
EP  
SLP  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
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Recording (continued)  
{ EXT 1 }  
Manual recording  
Input source from the device connected  
to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 and AUDIO  
L/R INPUT jacks on the rear panel.  
Use this feature to start recording  
immediately (e.g. to record a TV show  
already in progress.)  
{ EXT 2 }  
Input source from the device connected  
to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 and AUDIO  
L/R INPUT jacks on the rear panel.  
REC  
D
Press REC to start recording.  
The recording will automatically start  
after the last recording on the  
DVD R/ RW.  
SOURCE  
STOP  
(PAUSE)  
REC  
E
A
To stop the recording, press STOP .  
Pausing a recording  
During a recording, press PAUSE Å.  
You can use this function to avoid  
recording commercials.  
A
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
B
To resume recording, press REC .  
B
C
Insert a DVD R/ RW into the recorder.  
Press REC SOURCE on the remote  
control to select { Tuner }, then use  
ST keys to select the TV channel you  
wish to record.  
OneTouch Recording -  
automatic turn-off  
A
B
A C  
~
Follow the steps  
Recording”.  
of “Manual  
To record from an external device, press  
REC SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
correct input channel that matches the  
connected jack on the recorder.  
Press REC repeatedly to toggle  
between OTR 30, 60 or 90- minutes  
recording options.  
The recorder will stop recording at  
the designated end time and turn off  
automatically.  
{ CAM1 }  
Input source from the device connected  
to the CAM1 and AUDIO L/R jacks on  
the front panel.  
Press STOP if you wish to stop the  
recording.  
{ DV }  
Input source from the device connected  
to DV IN jack on the front panel.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD R/ RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD R on  
another player, finalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players”.  
31  
Recording (continued)  
About timer recording  
Timer recording (manually)  
A
B
Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically  
start and stop a recording at a later date/  
time. The recorder will tune to the  
right program channel and begin  
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
Press TIMER on the remote control.  
The timer schedule list appears.  
recording at the specified time.  
Timer Schedule  
With this recorder, you can  
pre-program up to 20 recordings.  
Source RecMode Date Start End  
1
2
To make a timer recording, your  
recorder needs to know:  
– The date you want to make the  
recording.  
3
4
5
6
– The recording input source.  
– The start and stop time of the  
recording.  
– The recording mode, see the section  
“RECORD settings – Default  
Recording Mode” in this chapter.  
C
Press OK on the remote control.  
The VCR Plus+® System menu  
appears.  
Enter the PlusCode programming  
number for the show you wish to  
record or select CANCEL for manual  
timer recording. To go back to timer  
schedule, press [RETURN].  
TIMER  
OK  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
D
Select  
in the menu and press OK.  
The timer editor menu appears.  
Timer Editor  
Ch003  
SP  
Source  
Rec Mode  
Mode  
Date  
Once  
01 / 31 / 06  
Start  
End  
10 : 33 PM  
11: 03 PM  
OK  
Cancel
E
Use ST keys to select an entry in the  
menu and press X to enter its options.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD R/ RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD R on  
another player, finalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players”.  
32  
Recording (continued)  
{ Source }  
– Use ST keys to select the recording  
input source.  
I
Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the  
recorder to standby mode.  
If the recorder is not in standby mode,  
a warning message will appear three  
minutes before the recording starts.  
The TIMERicon will light up on the  
display panel if a timer recording is set.  
{ Rec Mode }  
– Use ST keys to select your option.  
See “RECORD settings – Default  
Recording Mode”.  
Helpful Hint:  
{ Mode }  
– Set the timer recording one minute ahead  
of the program’s start time. This helps  
ensure the entire program is recorded as  
the disc requires about 30 seconds to  
prepare for recording.  
– Use ST keys to select { Once },  
{ Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri }  
(Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat }  
(Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend }  
(Saturday and Sunday) recordings.  
{ Date }  
Setting a timer recording from  
an external Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver  
– Use ST keys or the numeric  
keypad 0-9 to enter the date for  
recording.  
If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box  
connected to this recorder via the  
S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 or VIDEO (CVBS)  
follow the steps described below to  
program the recordings.  
{ Start }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric  
keypad 0-9 to enter the start time of  
recording.  
A
B
Select the channel you want to record at  
the Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box.  
{ End }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric  
keypad 0-9 to enter the end time of  
recording.  
Program the recording with the required  
A I  
information. Follow the steps  
“Timer Recording (manually)”.  
~
of  
F
OK  
Select  
in the menu and press OK.  
{ Source }  
– Use ST keys to select { EXT 2 } or  
{ EXT 1} as the input channel and press OK  
The system will store the timer entry  
and return to the timer schedule list.  
to confirm.  
To cancel the above timer setting, select  
CANCEL  
in the menu and press OK.  
C
Leave the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box on  
for the recording.  
G
H
Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
Insert a DVD R/+RW into the recorder.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD R/ RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD R on  
another player, finalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players”.  
33  
Recording (continued)  
To clear the VCR Plus+® programming  
number, press CLEAR on the remote  
control.  
Timer recording (VCR Plus+®  
System)  
To cancel the VCR Plus+® programming ,  
This is a simple programming system for  
recorders. To use it, enter the PlusCode  
programming number associated with  
your television program. You can find  
this number in your TV listings magazine.  
CANCEL  
use ST keys to select  
in the  
menu and press OK.  
E
CONFIRM  
To confirm your entry, select  
in  
the menu and press OK.  
The system will store the timer entry  
and return to the timer editor menu.  
All the information needed by the  
recorder for programming is contained in  
the programming number.  
If the channel number of the TV channel  
has not been assigned to the  
programming number, you will have to  
manually key in the channel number that  
is assigned to the VCR Plus+® code.  
Follow the instructions on the TV.  
A
B
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
Press TIMER on the remote control.  
The timer schedule list appears.  
F
G
H
Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
Timer Schedule  
Insert a DVD R/ RW into the recorder.  
Source RecMode Date Start End  
1
2
Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the  
recorder to standby mode.  
3
4
If the recorder is not in standby mode,  
a warning message will appear three  
minutes before the recording starts.  
The TIMERicon will light up on the  
display panel if a timer recording is set.  
5
6
C
Press OK to confirm.  
Or, press T key to go to the next  
available empty slot and press OK.  
The VCR Plus+® System menu  
appears.  
Enter the PlusCode programming  
number for the show you wish to  
record or select CANCEL for manual  
timer recording. To go back to timer  
schedule, press [RETURN].  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
D
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter  
the PlusCode programming number for  
the show you wish to record. (e.g. :  
5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’.)  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD R/ RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD R on  
another player, finalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players”.  
34  
Recording (continued)  
Changing/ Deleting a timer  
recording  
Watching anotherTV channel  
during recording  
A
B
You can watch another TV channel while  
recording is in progress by using the TV’s  
remote control to change the TV  
channels.  
Turn on the TV power. Select the  
correct Video In channel at the TV.  
Press TIMER on the remote control.  
The timer schedule list appears.  
Helpful hint:  
Timer Schedule  
– Remember to turn the TV back to its video  
input channel if you want to watch the TV  
channel through the recorder or playback the  
recorded disc.  
Source RecMode Date Start End  
1
2
3
4
CH003  
CH010  
CH008  
CH005  
01/14/06 02.00 PM 03.30 PM  
01/25/06 04.00 PM 06.30 PM  
01/30/06 10.00 AM 11.15 AM  
01/31/06 02.30 AM 04.00 AM  
SP  
HQ  
EP  
SP  
5
6
C
D
E
Use ST keys to select a timer program  
which you want to change/ delete.  
To delete the timer entry, press  
CLEAR on the remote control.  
To change the timer schedule, press OK  
to enter the timer editor menu of the  
selected timer program.  
Timer Editor  
Ch003  
SP  
Source  
Rec Mode  
Mode  
Date  
Once  
01 / 31 / 06  
Start  
End  
10 : 33 PM  
11: 03 PM  
OK  
Cancel
F
G
H
Select the entry field and make the  
necessary changes.  
OK  
Once complete, select  
in the  
menu and press OK to save the changes.  
Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD R/ RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD R on  
another player, finalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD R) on other DVD players”.  
35  
Editing/Finalizing Recording  
About disc editing  
Accessing disc editing menu  
This recorder offers various disc  
editing options for various disc types.  
You can change the disc content and  
settings of a recorded DVD R/ RW  
from the disc editing menu. The edited  
contents may not be available when you  
play the disc on an another DVD player.  
OK  
REC  
TOP MENU  
The displayed options in the disc editing  
menu differ depending on the type of  
disc.  
{ Play }  
Start playing from the beginning of the disc.  
A
Insert a recorded DVD R/+RW into the  
recorder.  
The Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
{ Rename Disc }  
Change the name of the disc.  
{ Erase Disc } - DVD RW only  
Erase all the recordings on the disc.  
B
Press TOP MENU on the remote  
control.  
The disc editing menu appears. The  
available editing options are different for  
DVD R and DVD RW discs.  
{ Record New Title }  
Start recording from the last empty title on  
the disc.  
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RW only  
Start a new recording from the beginning of  
the disc, all the recorded content will be  
overwritten.  
Play  
Rename Disc  
{ Make Compatible } - DVD RW only  
To ensure the edited changes remain when the  
disc is played back on another DVD player.  
(eg., hidden chapters to remain hidden.)  
Erase Disc  
NTSC  
Record New Title  
DVD  
Overwrite disc  
Make Compatible  
LockDisc  
{ Lock/Unlock Disc } - DVD RW only  
Lock or unlock a disc to prevent accidental  
erasure or changes being made.  
{ Finalize Disc } - DVD R only  
C
Use ST keys to access different options  
and OK to select.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following pages.  
Finalize the disc to enable playback on other  
DVD players. Further recording and editing to  
the disc are not allowed. It is not possible to  
unfinalize the disc.  
D
To exit, press TOP MENU to go back  
to the disc Index Picture screen.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.  
36  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
Rename disc  
Erase disc (DVD RW only)  
This erases the content of the DVD RW  
including those that was not recorded on  
this recorder. Once the existing content  
is erased, it can be used again for  
recording.  
The original disc name is generated  
automatically by the recorder. You  
can change the disc name by following  
the steps below.  
A
B
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys  
to select { Rename Disc } and press OK.  
The keyboard screen appears.  
A
B
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys  
to select { Erase Disc } and press OK.  
A warning message will appear.  
Use W XST keys to highlight a  
character on the keyboard and press OK  
to select.  
YES  
Select  
NO  
in the menu to proceed or  
to abort. Press OK to confirm.  
The maximum input is up to 9  
characters.  
Record new title  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
This function allows you to start a new  
recording at the remaining empty space  
on the DVD R/ RW.  
BkSp  
: to remove a character to the  
left of the cursor.  
: to remove the character to  
Delete  
A
B
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys  
to select { Record New Title } and  
press OK.  
the right of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
characters.  
: to toggle between upper and  
lower case characters.  
: to clear the entry field  
Space  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC to start  
recording.  
Caps  
Clear  
completely.  
Overwrite disc (DVD RW only)  
OK  
C
To confirm your entry, select  
the keyboard and press OK.  
The info panel is now updated.  
on  
This function allows you to start a new  
recording from the beginning of a  
DVD RW regardless of the contents of  
the disc.  
EXIT  
To cancel the changes, select  
the keyboard and press OK.  
on  
A
B
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys  
to select { Overwrite disc } and press  
OK.  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC to start  
recording.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.  
37  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
Make compatible (DVD RW only)  
Playing your recordings  
(DVD R) on other DVD  
players  
The edited DVD RW may still display  
the original titles or hidden scenes when  
played back on other DVD players. This  
function ensures that the edited changes  
of the DVD RW remain when played  
back on other players.  
It is necessary to finalize a DVD R disc  
before you can play it on any other DVD  
player. Otherwise, the DVD R will only  
playback on this recorder.  
A
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys to  
select { Make Compatible }. Press OK  
to confirm.  
After a DVD R disc has been  
finalized, no further recordings or  
editing can be made to it. Make  
sure that you have completed all  
the recordings and editing before  
finalizing the disc.  
Helpful Hint:  
– If the option {Compatible} is not available  
for selection, it means that the disc is already  
compatible.  
A
B
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys to  
select { Finalize Disc }. Press OK to  
confirm.  
Lock/Unlock disc (DVD RW only  
You can choose to protect the recorded  
DVD RW in order to prevent accidental  
loss of recordings.  
A warning message will appear.  
YES  
Select  
in the menu and press OK  
to start the process.  
A
Finalization will take a few minutes.  
Do not try to open the disc tray or turn  
the power off as this may render the disc  
unusable.  
Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys to  
select { Lock Disc }. Press OK to  
confirm.  
The disc is locked for this DVD  
recorder only.  
C
NO  
Select  
to abort.  
When the disc is locked, the option in  
the disc editing menu will change to  
{ Unlock Disc }.  
B
If you want to overwrite or edit on the  
protected disc, select { Unlock Disc }.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.  
38  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
About title editing  
Accessing title editing menu  
A
You can change the individual title  
information or delete a title (recording)  
on a recorded DVD R/ RW. If a  
DVD R has been finalized, it cannot be  
edited.  
Insert a recorded DVD R/ RW into the  
recorder.  
The Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
During playback, press DISC MENU to  
access the Index Picture screen.  
The displayed options in the title editing  
menu differ depending on the type of  
disc.  
B
Use ST keys to highlight a title  
(recording), and press X.  
The title editing menu appears.  
{ Play Title }  
Start playing a recording.  
Play Title  
{ Edit Title }  
Access video editing menu.  
Edit Title  
Rename Title  
Erase Title  
{ Rename Title }  
Overwrite Title  
Overwrite Disc  
Change the name of the recording.  
{ Erase Title } - DVD RW only  
Delete the title (recording.)  
Append Title  
2. My movie  
10 / 01 / 2006  
Empty Title  
{ Overwrite Title } - DVD RW only  
Start a new recording, the existing title  
(recording) will be overwritten.  
12 : 31 : 53  
HQ 00 : 05 : 59  
C
D
Use ST keys to access different options  
and OK to select.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RW only  
Overwrite from existing selected title  
onwards to the end of the disc.  
{ Append Title }  
Insert a new recording to the last existing  
recording.  
To exit, press W.  
Editing video  
This feature allows access to the video  
editing menu. See the chapter “Editing/  
Finalizing Recording – About video  
editing” for more information.  
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Edit Title } and press OK.  
The video editing menu appears.  
The recorder will play the selected  
title.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.  
39  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
Rename title  
Overwrite title (DVD RW only)  
The original title name is generated  
automatically by the recorder. You can  
give a new name to the title by following  
the steps below.  
This function allows you to record a new  
title from the beginning of the current  
title in the DVD RW. The other titles  
will not be affected.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Rename Title } and press OK.  
The keyboard screen appears.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Overwrite Title } and press  
OK.  
Use W X ST keys to highlight a  
character and press OK to select.  
The maximum input is up to 9  
characters.  
Select the source you want to record  
from and press REC to start  
recording.  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
Overwrite from the selected title  
You can select to overwrite only the  
recordings from the selected title to the  
end of the disc.  
BkSp  
: to remove a character to the  
left of the cursor.  
: to remove the character to  
Delete  
the right of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
characters.  
: to toggle between upper and  
A
In video editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Overwrite Disc } and press OK  
to delete.  
Space  
Caps  
lower case characters.  
: to clear the entry field  
Append recording  
Clear  
completely.  
This function allows you to append  
recording to the last existing title.  
OK  
C
To confirm your entry, select  
the keyboard and press OK.  
The info panel is now updated.  
on  
on  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Append Title } and press OK.  
EXIT  
To cancel the changes, select  
the keyboard and press OK.  
Press REC SOURCE to select the input  
channel to append.  
C
D
Press REC to start append recording.  
Erase title (DVD RW only)  
To stop append recording, press  
STOP .  
You can delete a specific title (recording)  
from the disc.  
A
B
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Erase Title } and press OK.  
A warning message will appear.  
YES  
Select  
NO  
in the menu to proceed or  
to abort, then press OK to  
confirm.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC MENU to exit.  
40  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
About video editing  
Accessing video editing menu  
After a recording has been made, this  
recorder allows you to edit the  
video content. You can add/delete  
chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes,  
change the picture in the index picture  
screen and split a title (recording) into  
two.  
OK  
EDIT  
PLAY  
When you playback a recording in video  
edit mode, the entire recording will be  
played back including the hidden scenes.  
The functions available in the disc  
editing menu are:  
A
Insert a recorded DVD R/ RW into the  
recorder.  
The Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
{ Title }  
Select a title (recording) to play.  
{ Chapter }  
Select a chapter within the selected title.  
B
C
D
Use ST keys to select a title (recording.)  
Press PLAY X to start playback.  
{ Chapter Marker }  
Insert a chapter marker in the recording  
or erase a chapter marker to combine  
two chapters.  
Press EDIT on the remote control.  
The video editing menu appears.  
Edit Mode  
{ Hide Chapter }  
Hide the unwanted scene in the  
recording.  
Title 02/06  
Chapter 01/10  
Chapter Marker  
Hide Chapter  
Index Picture  
Split Title  
{ Index Picture }  
Select a scene in the recording as the  
index picture screen.  
{ Split Title } - DVD RW only  
Divide the recording into two under  
separate title.  
E
F
Use ST keys to access different options  
and press OK to select.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
To exit, press EDIT.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
41  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
Creating chapter marker  
Selecting a title  
You can create a chapter by inserting  
chapter markers at any point within a  
title during playback. This will allow you  
to access a specific point in the recording  
easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.  
This option shows the current title and  
the total number of titles on the disc.  
A
B
During playback, press EDIT to display the  
video editing menu. Use ST keys to select  
{ Title } and press OK.  
Title  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in  
a title and press OK.  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
The recorder will play the selected  
title.  
chapter markers  
A
B
During playback, press EDIT to display  
the video editing menu. Use ST keys to  
Selecting a chapter  
This option shows the current chapter  
and the total number of chapters in the  
title.  
select  
{ Chapter Marker } and  
press OK.  
Use ST keys to select one of the  
options and press OK to confirm.  
A
B
During playback, press EDIT to display  
the video editing menu. Use ST keys to  
{ Insert Marker }  
Select this to insert a new chapter  
marker at the current point of playback.  
select  
{ Chapter } and press OK.  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in  
the chapter and press OK.  
The recorder will play the  
selected chapter.  
{ Delete Marker }  
Select this to delete the current chapter  
marker (it refers to the closest marker  
before the current point of playback.)  
{ Delete All Markers }  
Select this to delete all the chapter  
markers in the current title.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
42  
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued)  
Hiding an unwanted chapter  
Changing Index Picture  
You can choose to hide certain scenes  
from playback (e.g. skipping commercials)  
or make it visible again.  
The index picture is the picture of the  
title you will see when the recorder  
loads up the Index menu. Normally, the  
first frame of a recording is shown as the  
title index picture.  
A
Create a chapter marker at the start of  
the scene you want to hide. ( See  
previous page on “Insert Chapter  
Marker”.)  
A
B
During playback, use WX keys on the  
remote control to search for the scene  
to use, then press PAUSEÅ.  
Press PAUSEÅagain to move  
forward to next pause scene.  
B
C
Select the chapter you want to hide and  
start playback. ( See previous page on  
“Selecting a chapter”.)  
Press EDIT to display the video editing  
menu. Use ST keys to select  
{ Index Picture } and press OK to  
select the current scene as the index  
picture for the title.  
During playback, press EDIT to display  
the video editing menu. Use ST keys to  
select  
{ Hide Chapter } and  
press OK.  
The current chapter will be hidden.  
If the video editing menu does not show,  
press EDIT on the remote control.  
Splitting a title (DVD RW only)  
You can divide the current title into two  
new titles. Each of these titles is  
characterized by its own index picture.  
Warning! Once a title is divided, the  
process cannot be reversed.  
To unhide a chapter  
Press EDIT on the remote control  
during playback.  
The video editing menu appears.  
While in editing mode, the hidden  
chapter/chapters will be played back.  
A
During playback, press EDIT to display  
the video editing menu. Use ST keys to  
B
C
Wait for the chapter you want to unhide  
to occur or use .> keys on the  
remote control to make a fast search.  
select  
{ Split Title } and press  
OK to divide the title at the current  
playback position.  
A new title will be shown at the Index  
Use ST keys to select { Unhide  
Chapter } and press OK.  
The current chapter will be visible  
during playback.  
Picture screen.  
Helpful Hints:  
– All the hidden chapters will be played  
back while in video editing mode.  
– To locate a specific frame during playback,  
press PAUSEÅrepeatedly to forward search  
to the frame that you want.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or finalized DVD R.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Playback  
IMPORTANT!  
Playable discs  
– If the inhibit icon (Error) appears  
on the TV screen when a button is  
pressed, it means the function is not  
available on the current disc or at  
the current time.  
– DVD discs and players are  
designed with regional restrictions.  
Before playing a disc, make sure the  
disc is for the same region as your  
player.  
Using this recorder, you can play and  
record on the following discs:  
Recording and Playback  
DVD RW  
(DVD Rewritable);  
can be recorded on  
over and over again.  
– Do not push on the disc tray or  
put any objects other than discs on  
the disc tray. It may cause the disc  
player to malfunction.  
DVD R  
(DVD Recordable);  
can be recorded only  
once.  
Playback only:  
DVD Video (Digital Versatile  
Disc)  
Inserting a disc  
A
B
Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the  
recorder.  
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)  
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents  
ReWritable  
Press OPEN/CLOSE çon the front of  
the recorder.  
The disc tray opens.  
CD-R (CD-Recordable)  
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents  
C
Carefully place the disc into the tray with  
the label facing up, then press  
OPEN/CLOSEç.  
Make sure the disc label is facing up.  
For double-sided discs, load the side  
which you want to play facing up.  
Recordable  
Audio CD (Compact Disc  
Digital Audio)  
MP3-Disc  
Video CD  
(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)  
D
E
Turn on the TV power. Select the correct  
Video In channel at the TV (See “Step 3:  
Installation and Setup – Finding the correct  
viewing channel”.)  
Super Video CD  
Playback will start automatically or a  
dialog will appear on the TV (see next  
page.)  
DivX Disc  
(DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback (continued)  
Playing a (Super)Video CD  
Starting disc playback  
(Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’  
(Play Back Control.) This allows you to  
play the video CDs interactively,  
Playback will begin automatically. If the  
disc has its own menu this will be loaded,  
otherwise the recorder will launch an  
index screen.  
following the menu on the display.  
A
Insert a (Super) Video CD.  
If the pin code entry dialog appears on  
the TV, this means that the parental  
control was activated for the inserted  
disc (See the chapter “DVD System Menu  
Options – PLAYBACK settings”.)  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the  
remote control to enter your pin code  
(password.)  
If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index  
menu will appear on the TV  
Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your  
selection or to select a play option.  
B
Press RETURN on the remote control  
to return to the previous menu.  
To turn on/off the Playback Control  
mode, press T/C on the remote control  
during playback to access the T/C menu.  
Then use ST keys to select  
For more playback features, see the  
chapter “Additional Playback Features”.  
{ PBC On } or { PBC Off .}  
Playing a DVD video disc  
C
A
To stop playback, press STOP .  
The DVD disc is usually formatted with a  
disc menu. You may have to make your  
selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language)  
within the disc menu.  
Playing an audio CD  
Insert an audio CD.  
A
Insert a DVD disc.  
Playback starts automatically.  
The track number and elapsed playing  
time appear on the display panel.  
If the disc menu appears on the TV  
Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your  
selection or use W XST keys to select  
a play option and press OK to start  
playback.  
B
To stop playback, press STOP .  
To select the previous or next  
chapter/title marker  
During playback, press T/C on the  
remote control to access the T/C menu.  
Then use ST keys to select { Title } or  
{ Chapter } and input your title/chapter  
number using the numeric keypad 0-9.  
B
To stop playback, press STOP .  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback (continued)  
Playing a DVD R/ RW disc  
Playing an MP3 disc  
A
Insert an MP3 CD.  
The disc content menu appears.  
A
B
C
Insert a DVD R/ RW disc.  
The Index Picture screen appears.  
File Play - Stop0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
Use ST keys to select a title and press  
PLAY X to start playback.  
Directory  
Selection  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bee Gees  
Phil Collins  
Bryan Adams  
Collin Raye  
Nat King Cole  
UB40  
To stop playback, press STOP .  
Helpful Hint:  
Jordan Hill  
Faith Hill  
– If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the  
display panel, this means that there are no  
recordings on this disc.  
Note: It may require longer time for the  
recorder to display the disc content  
menu on the TV due to the large number  
of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.  
Playing a DivX disc  
This DVD system supports the playback  
of DivX movie which you copy from  
your computer onto a CD-R/RW,  
DVD R/ RW.  
B
C
Use ST keys to navigate within the  
menu and press OK to access the folder/  
album.  
A
Use ST keys to select the track/file to  
Insert a DivX disc.  
play.  
The disc content menu appears.  
To move up to the previous level, press  
RETURN.  
If the DivX movie contains external  
subtitles, you have to first select the  
subtitle file from the file list.  
D
To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
B
Press PLAY X to start playback.  
The selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
Use WX keys to toggle between the  
left and right screen.  
To remove the track/file from the  
selected playlist, press CLEAR.  
During playback, you can press DISC  
MENU to display the disc content menu.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Subtitle files with the following filename  
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .sami) are  
supported.  
– It is normal to experience an occasional  
pixelation during DivX playback due to poor  
clarity of digital contents during internet  
downloading.  
E
F
G
To start playback, move the cursor to the  
right selection screen, press PLAY X .  
During playback, press ./ > to  
select the next/previous track.  
To stop playback, press STOP .  
Helpful Hint:  
– Only the first session of a multi-session  
CD will playback.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback (continued)  
File Play  
Playing a picture disc (or musical  
slide show)  
Type  
PIC  
Normal  
Play  
Mode  
Trick  
You can display JPEG pictures in the  
selected roll automatically one after the  
other.  
Wipe  
Zoom  
Rotate  
Top to bottom  
Fitscreen  
Clockwise 0  
Top to bottom  
Down to top  
Left to right  
Right to left  
Extend center V.  
A
B
C
Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD,  
CD-R/RW, DVD R/ RW.)  
The disc content menu appears.  
E
During playback, press T/C once to show  
the disc content menu. Press T/C again  
to access various settings for the slide  
show playback.  
The selected animation settings will  
appear in the top left corner of the TV  
screen.  
Use ST keys to navigate within the  
menu and press OK to access the folder/  
album.  
To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
The selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
To remove the track/file from the  
playlist, press CLEAR.  
Press ZOOM on the remote control to  
enlarge the picture.  
F
To stop playback, press STOP .  
Playable JPEG picture disc  
This recorder can read JPEG pictures  
stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, or  
DVD.  
You can select to playback from the  
original disc content or from the playlist.  
Use WX keys to move to the correct  
screen before selecting the track/file for  
playback.  
File format:  
– The file extension has to be ‘.JPG,’  
‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’  
File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
Directory  
Selection  
1
2
3
4
Japan trip  
Bryan Bday  
My songs  
Hot Hits  
File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
– It can only display DCF-standard still  
pictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF. It  
cannot playback moving pictures, Motion  
JPEG, progressive JPEG and other  
formats, or pictures in formats other  
than JPEG, or pictures associated with  
sound.  
– Due to the large number of songs/  
pictures compiled into one disc, it may  
require a longer time for the recorder to  
display the disc content on the TV.  
Directory  
Selection  
..\  
1
P1010001.JPG  
P1010008.JPG  
BUTTER-1.JPG  
NATURE-1.JPG  
BUTTER-1.JPG  
P1022500.JPG  
P1023000.JPG  
MERLIO-1.JPG  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
If the disc contained MP3 music and  
JPEG picture files, you can start a  
musical slide show playback,  
Select an MP3 file and press OK to start  
playback, then select a picture file in the  
menu and press OK to start the musical  
slide show playback.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features  
Changing to another  
chapter/track  
Searching forward/backward  
You can search forward or backward on  
a disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two  
times the normal playback speed.  
When a disc contains more than one  
chapter or track you can change to a  
different chapter or track as follows.  
A
During playback, press W (reverse) or  
X (forward) to switch to the search  
function.  
The search status bar appears.  
It displays the search speed (FREV x2,  
FREV x4, FREV x16, FREV x32, FFWD  
x2, FFWD x4, FFWD x16, FFWD x32)  
The sound will be muted.  
During playback,  
Press > to go to the next chapter/  
track.  
Press . to return to the start of the  
previous chapter/track.  
OR  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input  
the title/chapter/track number.  
OR  
B
C
Press W (reverse) or X (forward) to  
cycle through the search speeds.  
To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY X.  
Press T/C to enter the T/C menu and  
use ST keys to select { Title } or  
{ Chapter } and use numeric keypad  
0-9 to input the title/chapter/track  
number.  
Zooming in  
This option allows you to enlarge the  
picture on the screen and pan through  
the enlarged picture.  
Pausing playback and step  
play  
A
B
C
Press ZOOM repeatedly on your  
remote control to activate zoom.  
A
B
C
During playback, press to pause  
playback and display a still picture.  
Å
Use WXST keys to pan through the  
zoomed picture.  
Press again to move one frame  
Å
forward.  
To exit, press ZOOM until the picture  
returns to the normal size.  
To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY X.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
Selecting various repeat/shuffle  
functions  
UsingT/C options  
You can select various repeat play or  
random play mode during playback.  
A
During disc playback, press T/C on the  
remote control.  
The T/C menu appears.  
OK  
SELECT  
CLEAR  
B
C
Use ST keys to select { Mode } and  
press OK.  
T/C  
Use ST keys to select one of the repeat  
options.  
{ Repeat A-B }  
Select this to repeat the playback of a  
specific segment within a title/chapter/  
track. Press OK to mark the start and  
end of the segment you want to repeat.  
A
During playback, press T/C on the  
remote control.  
The T/C menu appears on the TV.  
DVD  
{ Repeat Chapter }  
Normal  
Play  
02/05  
Mode  
Trick mode  
Title  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
current chapter (DVD, DVD R/ RW  
only.)  
Chapter  
01/22  
01/02 - OTH  
Off  
01/03  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Angle  
{ Repeat Track/Title }  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
current track/title.  
Title  
00:22:03 / 00:27:24  
{ Repeat Directory }  
B
C
Use ST keys to select the setting you  
want to adjust.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
current folder/directory (MP3, JPEG,  
picture disc only.)  
{ Repeat Disc }  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
entire disc. (MP3, JPEG, SVCD and  
CDDA discs only.)  
To exit, press T/C.  
{ Shuffle }  
Select this to randomly playback all the  
tracks within the disc (MP3 and audio CD  
only.)  
{ Normal }  
Select this to cancel the repeat mode and  
return to normal playback.  
D
To cancel repeat playback, press STOP ꢀ  
or select { Normal } and press OK.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
To start program play  
Programming disc tracks  
F
Press X key to move to the right screen  
and press OK.  
Playback will start from the selected  
track/file/chapter according to the  
programmed sequence.  
You can play the contents of the disc in  
the order you want by programming the  
tracks to be played.  
A
B
Press T/C on the remote control.  
The T/C menu appears.  
To exit program play  
Select { Mode } > { Program .}  
The program menu appears.  
G
Press STOP to exit program play.  
DVD  
Changing the audio soundtrack  
language  
Title  
Selection  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Title 3  
Title 4  
Title 5  
Title 6  
Title 7  
Title 8  
This operation works only on DVDs with  
multiple soundtrack language or VCDs  
with multiple audio channels.  
This function can also be accessed via the  
AUDIO key on the remote control.  
C
If the disc is recorded with Titles/Folders/  
Albums, press OK to access the tracks/  
files/chapters.  
A
B
C
Press T/C on the remote control.  
The T/C menu appears.  
Press OK at the highlighted track/file/  
chapter to start playback.  
Use ST keys to select { Audio } and  
press X to access its options.  
Use W X keys to toggle between the left  
and right screen.  
Use ST keys to select the audio  
language and press OK to confirm.  
The languages may be numbered or  
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.  
If the language selected is not available  
on the disc, the disc’s default setting for  
language will be used instead.  
To program your favorite track/  
file/chapter  
Use ST keys to select the track/file/  
chapter to program and press SELECT  
on the remote control.  
D
The selected track/file/title will appear  
at the right screen.  
The order on the right screen will be  
the order of program playback.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Some DVDs allow soundtrack language  
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To  
access the Disc Menu, press DISC-MENU.  
To remove the programmed item  
from your selection  
Press X key to move to the right screen.  
Select the track/file/chapter and press  
CLEAR on the remote control.  
E
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
Changing subtitle language  
Time search  
This operation works only on DVDs with  
multiple subtitle languages, you can  
change the language you want while  
playing the DVD.  
This function can be also accessed via  
SUBTITLE key on the remote control.  
This option allows you to skip to a  
specific point in the current disc.  
A
B
Press T/C on the remote control.  
The T/C menu appears.  
Use ST keys to select { Title } and  
press X to select time search by { Title }  
or { Chapter }. To confirm search  
option, press OK.  
A
B
C
Press T/C on the remote control.  
The T/C menu appears.  
Use ST keys to select { Subtitle } and  
press X to enter its options.  
C
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to  
enter the time required.  
Playback skips to the selected time.  
Use ST keys to select the language and  
press OK to confirm.  
The languages may be numbered or  
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.  
If the language selected is not available  
on the disc, the disc’s default setting  
language will be used instead.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Some DVDs discs allow subtitle language  
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To  
access the disc menu, press DISC-MENU.  
Switching camera angles  
This option is only available with DVDs  
that contain sequences recorded from  
different camera angles. This allows you  
to view the picture from different angles.  
This function can be also accessed via  
ANGLE key on the remote control.  
A
B
Press T/C on the remote control.  
The T/C menu appears.  
Use ST keys to select { Angle } and  
press X to enter its options.  
The camera angles available for  
selection appears.  
C
Use ST keys to select the camera angle  
you want to switch to, then press OK to  
confirm.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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DVD System Menu Options  
System Menu - Playback  
TV Aspect Ratio  
Accessing the System Menu  
4:3Panscan  
Off  
All  
Parental Rating Level  
Digital Audio Output  
The system menu provides various  
options for you to adjust the recorder to  
suit your preferences.  
See “DVD System Menu Options –  
PLAYBACK settings”  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
System Menu - Record  
Auto Chapter Marker  
On  
OK  
Default Recording Source Tuner  
Default Recording Mode SP  
See “Recording – RECORD settings”  
Some system menu settings can only  
be changed when there is no disc in  
the disc tray.  
System Menu - Language  
On Screen Display Language English  
Default Disc Menu Language English  
Default Subtitle Language  
Default Audio Language  
Off  
A
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote  
control.  
English  
The system menu appears on the TV.  
See “Step 3: Installation and Setup –  
LANGUAGE settings”  
B
C
Use ST keys to highlight a system menu  
option and press X to access.  
System Menu - Channel Setup  
Use ST keys to highlight the setting you  
wish to change and press OK to confirm  
and go back to the previous menu item.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
Cable  
Tuner Input Source  
Channel Search  
Search  
Modify Channel Information Edit  
D
To exit, press SYSTEM-MENU.  
See “Step 3: Installation and Setup –  
CHANNEL SETUP settings”  
System Menu - General  
System Menu - Clock  
On  
Screen Saver  
Interlaced  
NTSC  
Progressive/Interlaced  
Video Output Format  
Date(mm/dd/yy)  
01 / 01 / 06  
00 : 05 : 57 AM  
OK  
Time(hh:mm:ss)  
Restore Factory Settings  
OK  
Show DivX registration code  
See next page.  
See “Step 3: Installation and Setup –  
CLOCK settings” and this chapter.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.  
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DVD System Menu Options (continued)  
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Screen Saver  
A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding  
exposure to a static image for too long.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options.  
{ On }  
– Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen after  
playback had been stopped or paused for longer than  
15 minutes.  
{ Off }  
– Select this to disable the screen saver.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the  
standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you  
have connected the recorder’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that  
supports the progressive video input. Otherwise, the image may  
not appear or will be distorted. Please check your TV user  
manual for more information.  
Progressive Scan  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options.  
{ Interlaced } – Select this to enable interlaced feature.  
{ Progressive }Select this to enable progressive scan feature.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Follow the instructions shown on the TV to confirm the selection  
(if any.)  
– If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 10 seconds for  
the auto recovery.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.  
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DVD System Menu Options (continued)  
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should  
Video Output  
Format  
match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this  
system. Before changing the TV system, determine the color  
system of your TV.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options.  
{ NTSC }  
– Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC  
color system. It will change the video signal of a  
PAL disc and output it to NTSC format.  
{ PAL }  
– Select this if the connected TV has the PAL  
color system. It will change the video signal of an  
NTSC disc and output it to PAL format.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
Helpful Hint:  
– If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 15 seconds for the auto  
recovery.  
Restore Factory  
Settings  
This option will restore all the settings of this recorder, except  
for the PIN code.  
Restore Factory settings can only be changed when  
there is no disc in the disc tray.  
1) Use ST keys to select this option and press OK to reset all settings.  
OK  
CANCEL  
2) Select  
in the menu to proceed or  
to abort, then  
press OK to confirm.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.  
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DVD System Menu Options (continued)  
PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
TV Aspect Ratio  
Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type  
you have connected.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options.  
{ 16:9 }  
– Select this for wide screen TV  
(frame ratio 16:9.)  
{ 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’  
display with black bands on the top  
and bottom of the TV screen.  
{ 4:3 Panscan } – Select this for a full-height  
picture with both side trimmed.  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
Parental Level  
Rating  
Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete  
disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a  
playback limitation level.  
Enter Password  
1) Press OK to access this menu and you will be prompted to  
enter your four-digit pin code.  
* * * *  
OK  
Cancel
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin  
code.  
Set Rating Level  
When doing this for the first time, enter the default  
password ‘3308’ .  
The set rating level menu appears.  
4. PG 13  
5. PG R  
OK  
New  
4. PG 13  
d  
If you forget your four-digit pin code, the default password is  
3308.  
3) Use ST keys to select the desired parental level, then move  
OK  
to  
in the menu and press OK on the remote control  
to confirm.  
To disable parental controls and allow all discs to play,  
select { Off .}  
Rating  
explanations  
The rating levels range from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You  
can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your  
children, or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.  
{ 1. Kid Safe } ~ { 2. G } – Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all  
ages.  
{ 3. PG }  
– Parental Guidance suggested.  
{ 4. PG13 } – Unsuitable for children under age 13.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.  
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DVD System Menu Options (continued)  
PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Parental Level  
Rating (cont’d)  
{ 5. PG R } ~ { 6. R } – Restricted; recommended that parents  
restrict children under 17 from viewing or  
allow to view only when supervized by a  
parent or adult guardian.  
Rating explanations  
{ 7. NC 17 }  
– No children under age 17; not recommended  
viewing for children under age 17.  
– Mature material; should be viewed only by  
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or  
language.  
{ 8. Adult }  
{ Off }  
– Parental Control is not active.  
DVDs that are rated higher than the level you have selected will not play  
unless you enter your four-digit pin code.  
Helpful hints:  
– This feature will not limit viewing if the disc manufacturer did not code the  
disc.  
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so parental control has no effect  
on these type of discs. This also applies to most illegal DVDs.  
– Some DVDs are not coded with a rating though the movie rating may be  
printed on the disc cover. The rating level feature does not prohibit play of  
such discs.  
To change your password  
1) Select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK.  
You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code.  
New Password  
New password  
OK  
* * * *  
Confirm password  
Cancel
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code  
OK  
and select  
to confirm.  
in the menu and press OK on the remote control  
Set Rating Level  
The set rating level menu appears.  
New  
4. PG 13  
5. PG R  
OK  
3) Select  
in the menu and press OK to access new password  
menu.  
New  
4. PG 13  
4) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your new four-digit pin  
code, then press T to select the next entry field and enter the same  
New Password  
New password  
* * * *  
pin code a second time.  
OK  
OK  
5) Select  
in the menu and press OK to confirm.  
Confirm password  
CANCEL  
Cancel  
To abort the change, select  
and press OK.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.  
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DVD System Menu Options (continued)  
PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Digital Audio  
Output  
After connecting the recorder to your TV and other devices, you  
may need to change the digital output setting. Adjust the Digital  
Output only if you used the recorder’s coaxial jack.  
1) Use ST keys to select one of the options.  
{ All }  
– Select this if you have used the COAXIAL  
(DIGITAL AUDIO) jack to connect the recorder  
to a stereo receiver that has a built-in  
multichannel decoder.  
{ LPCM }  
– Select this if the connected audio equipment is  
not capable of decoding multichannel audio  
Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multichannel signals  
are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation.)  
2) Press OK to confirm your selection.  
CLOCK settings  
Date (mm/dd/yy)  
Set the date for the recorder’s system clock. See the chapter  
“Step 3 : Installation and Setup – CLOCK Settings”.  
Time (hh:mm:ss)  
Set the time for the recorder’s system clock. See the chapter  
“Step 3 : Installation and Setup – CLOCK Settings”.  
Philips provides you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand)  
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos  
using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit  
Show DivX®  
registration code  
1) Use ST keys to select { Show DivX® registration code }  
and press OK.  
The registration code will appear.  
2) Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
3) Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from  
instructions and download the video from your computer onto  
a CD-R/RW for playback on this recorder.  
Helpful Hint:  
– All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be  
playedback on this recorder.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.  
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Firmware Upgrade  
Installing the latest firmware  
Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for  
the firmware that was initially installed in  
your recorder as the firmware is  
continuously refined for greater stability  
and compatibility of the recorder.  
Caution! Power supply must not be  
interrupted during upgrade!  
Visit Philips’ website at  
for the availability of the latest firmware  
upgrade.  
Note: When checking for the latest  
firmware upgrade, please also check for  
any accompanying instructions on  
installing the firmware.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
What kind of disc should I use for  
recording?  
You can record on both DVD R and  
DVD RW discs. They are compatible with  
DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in  
computers.  
What are Titles and Chapters?  
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,  
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of  
a book. A Title is often a complete movie and  
is broken down into Chapters, or individual  
scenes from the movies.  
Title  
What is the capacity of a  
DVD R/ RW disc?  
Chapter  
Title  
4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can  
store only one hour of recordings on a single  
disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and  
about 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality  
(VHS standard.)  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
chapter markers  
What is the difference between  
DVD R and DVD RW?  
Programs are recorded as a single title, it may  
consist of one chapter or a few chapters  
within a title, depending on the recording  
settings.  
DVD R is “recordable” and DVD RW is  
“rewritable”. With a DVD R, you can record  
multiple sessions on the same disc, but when  
the disc is full, you cannot record any more on  
it. The DVD RW allows you to record over  
the same disc repeatedly.  
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?  
The recorder automatically creates a new Title  
every time you start a new recording. You can  
then add Chapters to these recordings  
manually or have them automatically inserted  
at 5-minutes intervals.  
What is DV?  
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can  
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this  
recorder using a single DV cable for input and  
output of audio, video, data and control  
signals.  
What does “finalizing” a disc do?  
Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no  
longer be used for recording. This is only  
required for DVD R discs. It will then be  
compatible with virtually any DVD player. To  
remove a disc without finalizing it, simply stop  
recording and eject the disc. You will still be  
able to record on the disc if there is storage  
space for more recordings.  
– This recorder is only compatible with  
DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital  
satellite tuners and Digital VHS video  
recorders are not compatible.  
– You cannot connect more than one DV  
camcorder at any one time to this recorder.  
– You cannot control this recorder from  
external equipment connected via the  
DV IN jack.  
How good is the quality of the  
recording?  
There are a few quality levels to choose from,  
ranging from “HQ” - High Quality (1 hour  
mode) to “SLP” - Super Long Play (6 hours  
mode.) Press the REC MODE button on the  
remote control to choose the quality level that  
best suits your purpose and the length of  
material.  
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD  
from an external player?  
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not  
copy-protected.  
Record  
Mode  
Maximum Recording  
Time per Disc  
Picture Quality  
High quality  
1 hour  
HQ  
SP  
DVD quality-Standard Play  
VHS quality-Extended Play  
VHS quality-Super Long Play  
2 hours  
4 hours  
6 hours  
EP  
SLP  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING  
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will  
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.  
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If  
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or  
Philips for help.  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
– Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the  
DVD recorder to switch on the system.  
– Make sure the AC outlet has power.  
Remote control does not  
work.  
– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on  
the front of the DVD recorder (not towards  
TV.)  
– Remove any obstacles between DVD recorder  
and the remote control. Aim the remote control  
towards the set at different angles and/or  
distances.  
– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.  
– Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to  
select an input source.  
Disc does not play.  
– Insert the disc with the label facing up.  
– Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded  
for ALL regions or Region 1 in order to be  
played back on this DVD recorder.  
– There is no recording on the disc or it is a  
wrong type of disc. Read chapter “Playback -  
Playable discs” for details.  
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped.  
Clean the disc or replace a new one.  
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another  
disc.  
– The recordings were made on another DVD  
recorder and hence cannot be edited.  
Disc cannot be edited.  
No sound.  
– Check the audio connections, the red and white  
jacks. Read chapters “Step 1 : Basic Connections  
- Connecting the audio cables” for details.  
– Set the Digital output correctly, based on the  
equipment you connected to the recorder.  
Read chapter “DVD System Menu Options -  
PLAYBACK settings – Digital Audio Output” for  
details.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
Distorted sound coming  
from a connected hi-fi  
amplifier.  
– Do not connect any cables from the DVD  
recorder to the ‘Phono’ input of your amplifier.  
– Do not connect the DVD recorder’s Coaxial  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an analog jack  
(red/white) on the connecting devices.  
Unable to play DivX movies.  
– Check that the DivX file is encoded according to  
the ‘Home Theatre Profile’ mode with DivX  
encoder.  
– Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a  
complete file.  
No TV signal received from  
the DVD recorder.  
– Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3:  
Installation and Setup – Setting your TV channel  
programs” for details.  
A TV channel installed  
during the DVD recorder’s  
automatic TV channel search  
is fuzzy or distorted.  
– Check the video connection between the DVD  
recorder and the TV.  
– You can further fine-tune the signal of the TV  
channel. Read chapter on “Step 3: Installation and  
Setup – CHANNEL SETUP Settings – Modify  
channel information.”  
– Press CH +/– to search for the same TV channel  
which may have a clearer picture.  
The picture is distorted or  
black and white during  
playback.  
– The disc does not match with the TV colour  
system standard (PAL/NTSC.)  
– The disc is dirty, clean the disc.  
– Do not tie the cables of the connected  
equipments together.  
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion  
may appear. This is not a malfunction.  
– For better video quality, select recording modes:  
HQ or SP. Read chapter “Recording -  
Recording settings” for details.  
– The recording can be made in color only when  
the TV channels or the connected additional  
device sends a color signal. In some situations,  
programs that are broadcast in black and white  
cannot be recorded.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
Recordings are not occurring  
as scheduled.  
New recordings cannot be  
made.  
– The TV channel you want to record is not stored  
or you selected the wrong program number.  
Check TV channels stored.  
– If you adjust the clock after you set a timer  
recording, you have to reset the timer recording.  
– If the DVD recorder cannot read the disc, you  
cannot record.  
– You cannot use the DVD recorder to duplicate  
copyrighted materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto  
a DVD R/ RW.  
– A finalized DVD R has been inserted. Change  
disc.  
A DVD R/ RW recorded on  
this DVD recorder does not  
play on a DVD player.  
– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a  
DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe the  
following ‘minimum recording times’. Recording  
mode : {HQ} – 5 mins, {SP} – 10 mins, {EP} – 20  
mins, {SLP} – 30 mins.  
– You have to finalize the DVD R. Refer to  
chapter “Playing your recordings (DVD R) on  
other DVD players” for details.  
Picture is fuzzy and  
– 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, but the  
recording on a DVD R/ RW is faulty. This  
interference is unavoidable with copy-protected  
DVDs or video cassettes.  
brightness varies when  
copying DVD Video discs or  
prerecorded video cassettes.  
– The DVD R/ RW has a limited recording  
lifetime, please change a new disc for recording.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
No picture.  
– Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video  
In channel. Change the TV channel until you see  
the DVD screen. Read chapter “Step 3 -  
Installation and setup – Finding the viewing  
channel” for details.  
– Check the video connection between the DVD  
recorder and the TV.  
– Your recorder might have been set to  
Progressive Scan mode while your TV does not  
support Progressive Scan. Follow the steps  
below:  
1) Connect the supplied AV cable (red/white/yellow)  
from your DVD recorder OUT2 on the rear panel to  
the TV’s Video In and Audio In jacks.  
2) Switch on the TV and use the TV’s remote control  
to select the corresponding video-in channel on the TV.  
(eg., AV, EXT1.)  
3) Switch on the DVD recorder and wait until the  
display panel shows ‘No DISC’. Then use the recorder’s  
remote control to enter the code “116811” and press  
OK. The blue Philips screen should appear on the  
screen.  
Unable to eject disc tray.  
– Exit from any on-screen menu until you see the  
Philips wallpaper  
– Press STOP to stop any playback or recording,  
then press EJECT on the set.  
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Specifications  
Picture/Display  
Storage Media  
• Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9  
• Recording media: DVD+R/+RW,  
DVD-R/-RW,  
• D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz  
• A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz  
• Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan  
Tuner/Reception/Transmission  
• TV system: NTSC  
Sound  
• Aerial Input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75)  
• D/A converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz  
• A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz  
• Signal to noise ratio: 106  
• Crosstalk (1kHz): 105 dB  
• Dynamic Range (1kHz): 90 dB  
Connectivity  
Rear Connections:  
• Component Video Out  
• S-Video Out/In  
• Video (CVBS) Out/In  
• Audio left/right Out/In  
• Digital audio out (coaxial)  
• RF Antenna in  
• RF TV out  
• Mains  
Video Recording  
• Recording system: NTSC, PAL  
• Compression formats: MPEG2  
• Recording modes:  
High Quality  
: HQ (1 hour)  
: SP (2 hours)  
: EP (4 hours)  
: SLP (6 hours)  
Standard Play  
Extended Play  
Super Long Play  
Front Connections:  
• Video In  
• Audio left/right In  
• DV In  
• Audio compression: Dolby Digital  
Video Playback  
• Disc playback media: CD, CD-R/-RW,  
DVD, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW,  
DVD-R/-RW, SVCD, Video CD  
• Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1,  
DivX  
Convenience  
• Programming/Timer Enhancements:  
Daily/Weekly, Repeat Program, Manual  
Timer, One Touch Recording, VCR Plus+  
• Programmable events: 20  
• Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL  
• Programming period: 1 month  
Audio Playback  
Power  
• Disc playback media: CD, CD-R/-RW,  
MP3-CD, MP3-DVD  
• Compression formats: Dolby Digital, DTS,  
MP3, MPEG2 Multichannel, PCM  
• MP3 bit rates: 32~256 kbps and VBR  
• Power supply: 110 – 130 VAC (120Vnom)  
• Consumption: 25 W (typical)  
• Standby power consumption: < 3W  
Cabinet  
• Dimensions (wxhxd) : 435 x 43 x 322 mm  
• Net Weight : 4 kg  
Still Picture Playback  
• Disc formats: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW,  
Picture CD  
• Picture compression formats: JPEG  
• Picture enhancement: Rotate, Zoom  
This set is designed without any fan or ventilation. Heat dissipation is via the metal casing.  
Thus it is NORMAL that the set could be quite warm when turned on.  
Reminder : Do Not place anything above or under the set obstructing its heat dissipation.  
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Display panel/symbols messages  
The following symbols/ messages may  
appear on your recorder display:  
REGION  
When the DVD inserted is in a wrong  
region code as the recorder.  
00:00:00  
STOP  
Multifunction display/ text line  
– Title/ track number  
– Total/ elasped/remaining title/track  
time  
– Additional information regarding the  
disc  
– TV channel number or source of video  
– Clock (This is displayed in Standby  
mode).  
When playback / recording is stopped.  
TOPMENU  
The recorder is in TOP MENU mode.  
XTIMER  
A timer recording has been programmed  
or is active.  
– TV program title  
UPDATE  
The recorder is writing to the disc.  
BLANK  
There are no recordings on the disc in  
the tray.  
UNKNOWN  
The recorder has encountered an error  
in handling the disc inserted.  
FULL  
Disc is full. There is no storage space for  
new recordings.  
LOADING  
Disc is being recognized by the recorder.  
MENU  
The system setup menu, disc menu, title  
menu or timer menu display is on.  
NO DISC  
No disc has been inserted. If a disc has  
been inserted, then it is possible that the  
disc cannot be read.  
OPEN  
Disc tray is opening or opened.  
PHOTO  
A picture disc has been inserted.  
STARTUP  
The recorder has been turned on.  
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Glossary  
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into  
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound  
has specific numerical values.These jacks send audio  
through two channels, the left and right.  
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression  
system.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion  
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio  
Layer 3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or  
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data  
then a regular CD.  
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and  
horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The  
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventionalTV is  
4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.  
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A  
collection of compression systems for digital audio  
and video.  
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks  
on the rear of the system that send audio to  
another system (TV, Stereo, etc.)  
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each  
sound track constitute one sound field.  
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks  
having three or more channels.  
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece  
on a DVD that are smaller than titles.A title is  
composed of several chapters. Each chapter is  
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate  
the chapter you want.  
PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal  
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling  
playback. By using menu screens recorded on a  
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can  
enjoy interactive playback and searching.  
ComponentVideo Out Jacks: Jacks on  
the rear of the DVD system that send high-quality  
video to aTV that has ComponentVideo In jacks  
(R/G/B,Y/Pb/Pr, etc.)  
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio  
encoding system.  
Digital: Sound that has been converted into  
numerical values. Digital sound is available when  
you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL.  
These jacks send audio through multiple channels,  
instead of just two channels as analog does.  
Parental control: Limits disc play according to  
the age of the users or the limitation level in each  
country.The limitation varies from disc to disc;  
when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if  
the software’s level is higher than the user-set  
level.  
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for  
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,  
multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.  
Region code: A system allowing discs to be  
played only in the region designated.This unit will  
only play discs that have compatible region codes.  
You can find the region code of your unit by  
looking on the product label. Some discs are  
compatible with more than one region (or ALL  
regions.)  
DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x/6.x: The DivX code is a  
patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression  
technology, developed by DivX Networks Inc., that  
can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be  
transported over the internet, while maintaining  
high visual quality.  
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending  
separate signals for the luminance and the color.  
You can use S-Video only if yourTV has an S-Video  
In jack.  
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to  
six channels of digital audio (front left and right,  
surround left and right, center and subwoofer.)  
Surround: A system for creating realistic three  
dimensional sound fields full of realism by  
arranging multiple speakers around the listener.  
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an  
overview of a DVD RW or DVD R. An Index  
Picture represents each recording.  
Title:The longest section of a movie or music  
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title  
number, enabling you to locate the title you want.  
JPEG:A very common digital still picture format.  
A still-picture data compression system proposed  
by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which  
features small decrease in image quality in spite of  
its high compression ratio.  
VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back  
of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture  
video to aTV.  
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY  
ONE (1) YEAR  
WARRANTY COVERAGE:  
PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth  
below.  
This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident,  
abuse, misuse, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b) to  
damage caused by service performed by anyone other than  
Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product  
or a part that has been modified without the written permis-  
sion of Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been  
removed or defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consum-  
ables sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by including  
refurbished Philips product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the  
person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materi-  
als and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase  
(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original  
sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date  
from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.  
This Limited Warranty does not cover:  
Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.  
Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-  
ment of customer controls on the product, and installation  
or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.  
Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper  
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse,  
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause  
not within the control of Philips.  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect arises and  
a valid claim is received by Philips within the Warranty Period.  
At its option, Philips will either (1) repair the product at no  
charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2)  
exchange the product with a product that is new or which has  
been manufactured from new, or serviceable used parts and is  
at least functionally equivalent or most comparable to the origi-  
nal product in Philips current inventory, or (3) refund the origi-  
nal purchase price of the product.  
Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or  
for lost data or lost software.  
Damage occurring to product during shipping.  
A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable  
it to operate in any country other than the country for  
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or  
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifica-  
tions.  
Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under  
this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship  
from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days  
or for the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty,  
whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product  
or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your  
property and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property.  
When a refund is given, your product becomes Philips’ proper-  
ty.  
A product used for commercial or institutional purposes  
(including but not limited to rental purposes).  
Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt  
can be provided.  
Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or  
renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.  
Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.  
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO  
RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…  
Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:  
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)  
Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty  
requirements are met. Failure to follow all require-  
ments can result in delay.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIM-  
ITATIONS:  
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish  
Speaking)  
This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manu-  
factured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trade-  
mark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty  
does not apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any  
software, even if packaged or sold with the product. Non-  
Philips manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers may provide a  
separate warranty for their own products packaged with the  
bundled product.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS  
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON-  
SUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF  
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD-  
UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICA-  
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Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs,  
data, or other information stored on any media contained with- TY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS  
in the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered  
by this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data  
or other information is not covered under this Limited  
Warranty.  
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION  
OF THIS WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inci-  
dental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or  
exclusions may not apply to you.  
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