DigitalVideo Disc Recorder
Owner's Manual
DVDR75
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Contents 3
General Information
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Started
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Basic Play and Recording
Quick Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Quick Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Controls
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Advanced Installation
TV Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
®
VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Menus and Displays
Menu Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
On-screen Symbols, Status Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Index Picture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Information Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Playback Features
Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Audio Language, Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Zoom, Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Slow Motion, Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Time Search, Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Repeat, Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Recording Options
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
®
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Erasing Timer Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Record One Channel/Watch Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Title Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Append Recording, Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Record Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Editing
Editing: Disc Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Finalize Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Additional Features and Setup Options
Auto Resume, Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-58
DVD Recorder Features Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Night Mode, Remote Control Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
InformationYou May Need
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67
Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Information Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
4 Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device,
due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
CAUTION:Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into the beam.The
beam is located inside, near the deck mechanism.
Special Information for Canadian Users
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.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N'ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICA-
BLES DANS LA RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUES ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.
Radio/TV Interference
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 resi-
dential 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 inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT:
This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included use of shielded cables and connectors between
system components. Use shielded cables to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and
other electronic devices. If you have any problems, contact your supplier.
Copyright Protection
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of Discs are prohibited.This product incorpo-
rates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectu-
al property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Note to CableTV Installer
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (NEC), which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
DVDR75
Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville,TN 37914-1810
(865) 521-4316
Safety Information (cont’d) 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec-
tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna
system, take extreme care to keep it from touching such
power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.
1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instruc-
tions before operating the product.
2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instruc-
tions for future reference.
3. Heed warnings.Adhere to all warnings on the product and in 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
the operating instructions.
cords, or integral convenience receptacles.This can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings; they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water -
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laun-
dry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the prod-
uct.Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.Adjust only those controls covered by
the operating instructions.An improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require exten-
sive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
its normal operation,
9. Move a product and cart combination with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to over-
turn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet provide venti-
lation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and protect
it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the prod-
uct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place
this product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur-
er’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-
pose of the polarized plug.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance.This indicates a need for service.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician uses replacement parts speci-
fied by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – Mount the product to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat - Situate this product away from heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
25. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to
the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked
on the unit.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Route power supply cords so they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
• Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
time.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the anten-
na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some pro-
tection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See figure at right.
Example of Antenna Grounding
per National Electrical Code
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
15. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and dis-
connect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent dam-
age to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
6 Introduction
Welcome!
Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can
record TV programs, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index
Picture Screen. Plus, the recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD Players and
DVD-ROM drives.You’ll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and
DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes.
Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD Recorder.
Features
G DigitalVideo (DV) connection
G Fast Forward/Reverse Search
G Index Picture Screen
G Progressive Scan compatibility
G Repeat and Repeat A-B playback
G Time Search
G NTSC/PAL compatibility
G VCR Plus+ Programming
G Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step/Zoomed Play
Package Contents
G Two two-strand audio cables (with red and
white markings)
G One composite video cable (with yellow
markings)
G DVD Recorder
G Remote control with two AA batteries
G AC power cord
G One blank Philips DVD+RW
G One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip,
with single prong in center of tip)
G One three-strand ComponentVideo Cable
(with blue, green, and red markings)
G This owner’s manual and registration materials
Environmental Information
Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries,
and old equipment.
Safety Information
G Do not expose the Recorder to excessive moisture, rain, sand, or heat sources.
G Place the DVD Recorder on a firm, flat surface.
G Keep the Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
G When placing the Recorder in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the Recorder for
ventilation.
Cleaning Discs
G When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from the center to the
edge in a straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular motion.
G Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray
intended for analog discs.
G Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
G The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the DVD Recorder from cold to warm surroundings.
Playing a Disc is not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the
Recorder until normal playback is possible.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories.All rights reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation.TheVCR Plus+ system is manu-
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Copyright 2003 Philips Consumer Electronics.
Playable Discs 7
This DVD Recorder will play various types of Discs. Some Disc types will only play on the Recorder;
others will record in the Recorder; some will record and play.There are also a few types of Discs that
will neither play nor record on this Recorder. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine
whether the Disc will or will not play or record on the Philips DVD Recorder.
Discs for Recording and Playing
DVD+R (DigitalVideo Disc +
Recordable): These Discs can be
recorded only once.After you finalize
a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or
edit it any more.
DVD+RW (DigitalVideo Disc +
Rewritable): These Discs can be
recorded on repeatedly. Recordings
can be erased, then you can record
again on the same Disc.
Discs Unsuitable for Recording
or Playing
DVD-Audio
DVD-RAM
Discs for Playing Only
Video CD
DVD (DigitalVideo Disc)
Similar to DVDs, these Discs hold less
material. For example, a two-hour
movie will fit on one DVD, but may
take twoVCDs.
DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)
You cannot record on these Discs
using the Philips DVD Recorder.
SuperVideo CD
DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable)
You cannot record on these Discs
using the Philips DVD Recorder.These
Discs play only if recorded in video
mode and finalized.
CD-R (CD-Recordable)
Recordable
ReWritable
Audio CD
(Compact Disc Digital Audio)
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)
Super Audio CD
(plays only the CD layer, if present)
SUPER AUDIOCD
DVD Region Codes and Color Systems
DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them
with the DVD Recorder. DVDs must be labelled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on
this DVD Recorder.You cannot play Discs that are labeled for other regions.These symbols must
appear on your DVDs, or you cannot play the DVD in this DVD Recorder.These symbols might also
appear on the Disc’s case or packaging.
The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States,
Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near
Australia.
Furthermore, recordings are made according to different color systems throughout the world.The
most common color systems are NTSC, which is used primarily in the United States and North
America, PAL, and SECAM.
This DVD Recorder is compatible with NTSC and PAL. Make sure the Discs you play were recorded in
NTSC or PAL.The color system of the DVD may appear on the DVD or its case.
However, when playing a PAL Disc, the Recorder must be connected to a PAL-compatible TV using
either the S-VIDEO (Y/C) or COMPONENTVIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks of the Recorder.The Recorder’s
VIDEO (CVBS) jack does not send a clear PAL signal. If a PAL Disc is copy-protected, the picture may
not be correct if you are using the COMPONENTVIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks.
8 General Information
Battery Installation
Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the
remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid.
1
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their and ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old
+
–
2
and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline,
etc.).
Replace the battery compartment lid. You will hear it click
into place.
3
Using the Remote Control
Unless stated otherwise, the remote control can operate all the features of
the DVD Recorder.Always point the remote control directly at the remote
sensor on the front of the DVD Recorder, not the TV. See page 24.
Make sure there are no barriers between the remote and the Recorder.
The remote control also will operate some features of some Philips TVs.
See pages 22-23.
+
_
_
+
DVD Disc Menus...
Some explanations in this manual describe the DVD Disc Menus, which
vary among DVDs. Movie producers set these menus, and not all DVDs
have menus. But, if the DVD has a menu, access it by pressing the DISC
MENU button on the remote control. See page 34.
DVD Recorder Menus...
Some instructions explain how to use the Recorder’s System Menu or
Menu Bars to set up features of the Recorder or the Disc.You get to the
System Menu by pressing SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. See page
30. Even if a feature is set up in the Recorder’s menu, it will not be available
if the current Disc does not include that feature.
DVD Player Upgrades
If a DVD does not play properly, please contact Philips at 1-800-531-0039
for assistance. Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats provided by vari-
ous Disc manufacturers, your DVD Recorder may require a playability
enhancement.As DVD technology has advanced, these enhancements have
become both common and easy to complete.
Available Disc Features...
Features in this manual may not be available on every Disc. If the feature is
not available, you cannot use the Recorder to make it available.An “X” will
appear in the top left corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature
that is not available on the current Disc.
Hookups 9
Determining the best possible connection...
Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection.These
guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality.
GGGG ComponentVideo provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan
ComponentVideo has the highest quality, but use it only if the TV has
Progressive Scan. See pages 12 and 60.
GGG
GG
S-Video provides excellent picture quality. See page 13.
CompositeVideo (a yellowVideo jack) provides good picture quality.
See page 14.
GG
YourTV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled
Antenna In or 75 ohm. You can use an RF coaxial cable for a simple
connection. See page 10.
GGGG Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect the
Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereo for the
best sound quality. See page 16.
GGG
For the most common audio connection, connect the Recorder’s
white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks to the Audio In jacks of
your Stereo or TV. See pages 12-15.
Before you begin...
G Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, Cable Box, or other equipment as
necessary. Note the jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine
how to choose different Audio andVideo In channels on your other equipment
so you can see and hear the DVD Recorder on the TV, Stereo, etc.
G Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to
the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never
make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.
Remember...
G Set theTV to the correctVideo In channel or channel 3.
This is channel 3 if you connect the Recorder directly to aTV only as
shown on page 10.
Otherwise,Video In channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,
AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc.These
channels often are nearTV channel zero (0). Or, your TV remote con-
trol may have a button or switch that lets you choose theVideo In channel
directly. See your TV manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and
change channels down until you see the blue Philips DVD background picture
on the TV screen.
G Connect the Recorder directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the
Recorder to aVCR, then connect theVCR to a TV. This may distort the pic-
ture and sound. YourVCR may have the copy protection system, which could
distort the DVD image.
G Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.
G Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of
your Stereo.
G You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the
Recorder and your TV (or TV and Stereo).You will not use all the jacks on the
Recorder.
G You can use the DVD Recorder to preserve your memories by copy-
ing a videotape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW. Special connections are
needed between the DVD Recorder and your camcorder orVCR,
which will play the existing videotape into the DVD Recorder for
recording. See page 17 for details.
Once you determine the option that best fits with your existing
equipment, find your choice on pages 10-16. Follow the steps for the
hookup you chose.
When you finish your connections and turn on the Recorder for the
first time, complete the Initial Setup.This sets upTV channels, menu
languages, and other features. Go to page 18 to do the Initial Setup.
10 Hookups (cont’d)
Connecting to aTV Only
TV has only an Antenna In jack
Antenna or
Cable TV
1
3
Signal
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
EXT 1
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO
V
V
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
PB
PR
L
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
2
Back of TV
(example only)
Connect your Antenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder. Your antenna or CableTV signal may have
been connected to yourTV. If so, disconnect it from theTV and connect it to
the Recorder’s ANTENNA jack.
1
2
3
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to theTV jack on the rear of
the DVD Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial
cable to the Antenna In jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack may
be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check yourTV’s manual for details.
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and theTV to a power
outlet.
y
Press STANDBY-ON
on the front of the Recorder to turn it on.
4
5
Helpful Hint
Turn on theTV power. Set it to channel 3. You should see the blue
Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on theTV. The
Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page
18 to continue.
You may need to use channel 4 at yourTV instead. While “ISTV ON? C03”
appears on the Recorder’s display panel, press and hold the Number 4 button
on the Recorder’s remote control. After several seconds, the display will
change to “ISTV ON? C04.” Set yourTV to channel 4. The Initial Setup
screen should appear. (To go back to using channel 3 at theTV, press and hold
the Number 3 button on the remote instead.)
If “ISTV ON? C03” appears on
the display panel, you need to
turn on yourTV and set it to
channel 3.This is part of the
Initial Setup.You cannot see the
Initial Setup screens until you
turn on theTV and have it on
the correctVideo In channel
(channel 3 for this connection).
•
Hookups (cont’d) 11
Connecting to aTV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
1
Cable TV
or Satellite Signal
2
OUT
IN
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
4
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
EXT 1
VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT
VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
(CVBS)
(CVBS)
V
V
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
L
PB
PR
L
PB
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
PR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
Back of TV
(example only)
3
Connect your Satellite or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack
on your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
1
2
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a single ANTENNA OUT or
TO TV jack: Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTEN-
NA OUT/TOTV jack of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and to the
ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder.
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks: Connect them to
the Recorder’s IN EXT 2VIDEO (CVBS) and AUDIO L/R jacks.These jacks are red
and white (AUDIO) and yellow (VIDEO). Use the supplied audio and video cables,
which have red/white/yellow markings. Or, use the Recorder’s IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y-C)
jack (instead of CVBS) if your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has an S-Video Out jack.
Helpful Hints
• To watchTV, put the
Recorder in Monitor mode
and on channel 3 or 4. (Press
MONITOR on the
Connect another RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’sTV jack and to
the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack
may be labelled RF In or 75 ohm. Check yourTV manual for details. Or, use an
Audio/Video connection between the Recorder and theTV. See pages 12-14.
3
4
5
Recorder’s remote.) Change
TV channels at your Cable
Box or Satellite Receiver.
• If “ISTV ON? C03” appears on
the display panel, you need to
turn on yourTV and set it to
channel 3. This is part of the
Initial Setup. You cannot see the
Initial Setup screens until you
turn on theTV and have it on
the correct Video In channel.
• You may need to use channel 4
at yourTV instead. While “ISTV
ON? C03” appears on the
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver, andTV to a power outlet.
y
Press STANDBY/ON
on the front of the Recorder to turn it on.
Set the Recorder to channel 3 or 4 (your Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver’s output channel) if you used an RF coaxial cable to connect
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the DVD Recorder.
Set the Recorder to EXT 2 if you used those jacks on the Recorder
to connect to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Recorder’s display panel, press
and hold the Number 4 button
on the Recorder’s remote. After
several seconds, the display will
change to “ISTV ON? C04.” Set
yourTV to channel 4. The Initial
Setup screen should appear.
Turn on theTV and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Set theTV to channel 3 to receive the picture from the Recorder (if
you used the RF coaxial cable as shown for step 3).
You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup
screen on theTV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the
Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
6
12 Hookups (cont’d)
Connecting to aTV Only
TV has Component Video In Jacks
Back of TV
(example only)
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
RIGHT AUDIO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
4
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
PR
CR
LEFT
AUDIO IN
PB
CB
Y
5
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
EXT 1
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO
Y
Y
SVIDEO
Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
PB
PR
L
AUDIO
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
3
2
1
Antenna or
Cable TV Signal
Connect your Antenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
1
2
Connect the Recorder’s OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR)
jacks to theTV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks. Use the supplied
three-strand component video cable, which has red, blue, and green markings.
Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
Connect the Recorder’s white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks
to theTV’s left/right AUDIO IN jacks. Use a supplied two-strand audio
cable, which has red and white markings. Match cable colors to jack colors.
3
4
5
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’sTV jack and
to the Antenna In jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack may be
labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check yourTV’s manual for details.
Helpful Hints
If yourTV has Progressive
Scan, connect the Recorder’s
OUT COMPONENTVIDEO (Y
PB PR) jacks to theTV’s
•
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and theTV to a power
outlet.
Progressive Scan In jacks
instead. Progressive Scan pro-
duces a clearer picture by dou-
bling the number of visible pic-
ture lines per field, providing a
jitter-free, sharp, quiet picture.
Check yourTV manual for
details.
Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn it on. If
“ISTV ON? CO3” appears on the display panel, you need to turn on yourTV
and set it to the correct ComponentVideo In channel. (See next step.)This is
part of the Initial Setup of the Recorder. You cannot see the Initial Setup
screens until you turn on theTV and have it on the correct Component
Video In channel.
6
Set the Recorder’s Video
output to Progressive Scan.
See page 60.
• On theTV, the ComponentVideo
In jacks may be labeledYUV or
Pr/Cr Pb/CbY and may be
green, blue, and red.
Turn on theTV power. Set theTV to the ComponentVideo In chan-
nel. It is not channel 3 or 4 when you use ComponentVideo. See yourTV
owner’s manual for details. YourTV remote may have a button or switch that
selects the ComponentVideo In channel. Or, go to your lowestTV channel
and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture or
Initial Setup screen on theTV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time
you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
7
Hookups (cont’d) 13
Connecting to aTV Only
TV has an S-Video In Jack
Back of TV
(example only)
4
RIGHT AUDIO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
S-AUDIO IN
RIGHT AUDIO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO IN
Antenna
or
Cable TV
Signal
5
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
EXT 1
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
V
V
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
L
L
AUDIO
R
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
1
3
Connect your Antenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
1
2
3
Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder’s OUT S-
VIDEO (Y-C) jack and to theTV’s S-VIDEO In jack.
Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder’s
white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right
AUDIO IN jacks on theTV. The supplied two-strand audio cable has red
and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to theTV jack on the rear of
the DVD Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial
cable to the Antenna In jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack may
be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check yourTV’s manual for details.
4
5
6
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and theTV to a power
outlet.
y
Press STANDBY-ON
on the front of the Recorder to turn it on.
If “ISTV ON? C03” appears on the display panel, you need to turn on yourTV
and set it to the S-Video In channel. (See next step.)This is part of the Initial
Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you
turn on theTV and have it on the correct S-Video In channel.
Turn on theTV power. Set theTV to the S-Video In channel. This is
not channel 3 or 4 when you are using S-Video. YourTV remote may have a
button or switch that selects the S-Video In channel. Or, go to your lowestTV
channel and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture
or Initial Setup screen on theTV screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear the
first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
7
Helpful Hint
• On theTV, the S-Video In jack
may be labeledY/C, S-Video, or
S-VHS (super video).
14 Hookups (cont’d)
Connecting to aTV Only
TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack
Back of TV
(example only)
4
RIGHT AUDIO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
RIGHT AUDIO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
Antenna
or
VIDEO IN
Cable TV
Signal
5
2
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
EXT 1
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
Y
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
L
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
1
3
Connect your Antenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
1
2
3
Connect the Recorder’s yellow OUTVIDEO (CVBS) jack to your
TV’s VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings.
Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder’s
white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right
AUDIO IN jacks on yourTV. The supplied two-strand audio cable has red
and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to theTV jack on the rear of
the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable
to the Antenna In jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack may be
labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check yourTV manual for details.
4
5
6
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder and theTV to a power
outlet.
Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn it on.
If “ISTV ON? CO3” appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your
TV and set it to the correctVideo In channel. (See next step.)This is part of
the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens
until you turn on theTV and have it on the correctVideo In channel.
Turn on theTV power. Set theTV to the correct Audio/Video In
channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,
AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. This is not
channel 3 or 4. See yourTV manual. YourTV remote may have a button or
switch that selects theVideo In channel. Or, go to your lowestTV channel and
change channels down until you see the DVD background picture or Initial
Setup screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the
Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
7
Helpful Hint
• TheTV’sVideo In jack is usually
yellow. It may be labeled video,
CVBS, composite, or baseband.
Hookups (cont’d) 15
Connecting to aTV and a two-channel Stereo
(Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks)
Stereo
(example only)
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
Back of TV
(example only)
RIGHT AUDIO IN
LEFT AUDIO IN
Antenna
4
or
VIDEO IN
Cable TV
Signal
5
2
3
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
XT 1
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUD
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO
Y
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
L
L
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
1
Connect your Antenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
1
2
3
Connect the Recorder’s yellow OUTVIDEO (CVBS) jack to your
TV’s VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings.
Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder’s
white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right
AUDIO IN jacks on the Stereo. The supplied two-strand audio cable has
red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to theTV jack on the rear of
the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable
to the Antenna In jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack may be
labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check yourTV manual for details.
4
5
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Stereo, andTV to a
power outlet.
Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or
sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner’s manual.
6
7
Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn it on.
If “ISTV ON? CO3” appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your
TV and set it to the correctVideo In channel. (See next step.)This is part of
the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens
until you turn on theTV and have it on the correctVideo In channel.
Helpful Hints
Turn on theTV power. Set theTV to the correctVideo In channel.
Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,AUDIO/VIDEO or
A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. This is not channel 3 or 4. See
yourTV manual. YourTV remote may have a button or switch that selects the
Video In channel. Or, go to your lowestTV channel and change channels down
until you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup screen.
The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to
page 18 to continue.
• Set Analog output accordingly.
See page 62.
• To use S-Video or Component
Video instead, see pages 12-13.
You only need one video con-
nection. Choose the correct
Video In channel at theTV.
8
16 Hookups (cont’d)
Connecting to aTV and a Digital Stereo
TM
(Stereo has Dolby Digital , MPEG2, or DigitalTheater System)
Back of TV (example only)
Stereo (example only)
VIDEO IN
Antenna
4
COAXIAL DIGITAL
or
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
Cable TV
Signal
5
2
3
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
XT 1
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUD
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
Y
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
PB
PR
L
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
1
Connect your Antenna or CableTV signal to the ANTENNA jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
1
2
Connect the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your
Stereo’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack. Use a coaxial digital
audio cable (not supplied).You can use the supplied CVBS video cable (with
yellow markings) instead if you are not using it for your video connection.
Connect the Recorder’s yellow OUTVIDEO (CVBS) jack to your
TV’s VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings.
3
4
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to theTV jack on the rear of
the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable
to the Antenna In jack on yourTV. YourTV’s Antenna In jack may be
labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check yourTV manual for details.
Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on
the rear of the DVD Recorder.
Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Stereo, andTV to a
power outlet.
5
Helpful Hints
• Set Digital output accordingly. See
page 61.
Turn on the Stereo power and set your Stereo to the correct Digital
Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner’s manual.
If the Digital output set-
6
7
ting does not match your Stereo’s
capabilities, the Stereo may pro-
duce a strong, distorted sound or
no sound at all.
y
Press STANDBY-ON
on the front of the Recorder to turn it on.
If “ISTV ON? CO3” appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your
TV and set it to the correctVideo In channel. (See next step.)This is part of
the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens
until you turn on theTV and have it on the correctVideo In channel.
• Your Stereo must support
TM
MPEG2, Dolby Digital or Digital
Theater System (DTS). Check the
Stereo’s manual.
• To use S-Video or Component
Video instead, see pages 12-13.
You only need one video con-
nection. Choose the correct
Video In channel at theTV.
Turn on theTV power. Set theTV to the correctVideo In channel.
This is not channel 3 or 4. See yourTV manual.YourTV remote may have a
button or switch that selects theVideo In channel. Or, go to your lowestTV
channel and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture
or Initial Setup screen on theTV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first
time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
8
Hookups (cont’d) 17
Connecting to Other Equipment
Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY-ON
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
CAM
1
You can connect a Video Cassette Recorder
(VCR), Camcorder, or DVD Player to the
Recorder’s CAM or EXT IN jacks.
A sample connection with a Camcorder is
shown here, using the CAM 1 AUDIO/VIDEO
IN jacks on the front of the Recorder. These
jacks are the most easily accessible. Other
equipment will connect similarly, but this is a
common connection possibility.
You will need this connection to copy
videotapes onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW.
There are ComponentVideo, S-Video, Digital
Video, and Audio jacks on the front and rear of
the Recorder. If your other equipment has
these jacks, use them instead. Use the IN jacks
on the rear of the Recorder for permanent
connections.That will hide the cables from view.
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
LEFT RIGHT
DV
Connect the DVD Recorder directly to yourTV.
Choose a connection from pages 10-16.
1
To access the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the
Recorder, flip down the door that covers the jacks.
2
Connect a video cable to theVIDEO OUT jack of your
Helpful Hints
Camcorder and to the yellow CAM 1VIDEO IN jack on the front
3
of the DVD Recorder. Use an RCA-style video cable, which is usually
• Use the DV (DigitalVideo) IN
jack to connect the Recorder to
a Personal Computer that has a
DigitalVideo output.The PC
must have an IEEE 1394
marked with yellow. (One video cable is supplied with the Recorder.)
Connect audio cables to the AUDIO OUT jacks of your
Camcorder and to the red and white CAM 1 AUDIO IN jacks on
4
the front of the DVD Recorder. Most audio cables are color coded.
Firewire connector. Limited PC
applications may be supported.
You also can use this jack to
connect the Recorder to Digital
Video or Hi-8 camcorders. If
you use the DV IN jack, choose
CAM 2 at the Recorder in
Monitor mode to see the mate-
rial playing on other equipment.
• Most prerecorded videotapes
and DVDs are copy protected. If
you try to copy them, the
Match the cable colors to the jack colors. (Two sets of audio cables are
supplied with the DVD Recorder.)
When all connections are complete, connect all the equipment to
power. Turn on all the equipment. Press STANDBY-ON y on the
5
6
front of the DVD Recorder to turn it on.
Set yourTV to the correctVideo In channel. This will be channel 3
or 4 or a specificVideo In channel, depending on your connection between
the Recorder and the TV. Refer to the connection details on pages 9-16.
Or, simply go to channel 5 on your TV, then change channels down until
you see the DVD Recorder’s logo on the TV screen. The Initial Setup screen
will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
Recorder display may show
“COPY PROTECT.”
• If the Recorder’s display shows
“NO SIGNAL,” adjust the track-
ing or play the tape on the
VCR/Camcorder. See your
To watch or record the material playing on the other equipment, press
MONITOR to put the Recorder in Monitor mode. Press CH+8 or
7
CH-9 to select CAM1 at the Recorder. This is located after your
highest TV channel and before your lowest TV channel. Choose CAM1 if
you used the connection shown on this page (with the jacks on the front of
the Recorder). If you use the IN EXT 1 or IN EXT 2 jacks on the rear of
the Recorder instead, choose channel EXT 1 or EXT 2. Choose the chan-
nel that matches the jacks to which you connected the other equipment.
Start playing the material by pressing PLAY on the other equip-
ment. Press Record I on the front of the DVD Recorder to start
recording. See page 21.
VCR/Camcorder manual.
• Do not connect a Progressive
Scan video source (such as a
DVD Player) to the IN EXT 1
COMPONENTVIDEO jacks.The
Recorder cannot receive
Progressive Scan video.
18 Initial Setup
Initial Setup screens will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder.
These on-screen messages and menus will help you set up Recorder features
quickly, includingTV channels and language options.
During Initial Setup,“ISTV ON? CO3” will appear on the
Recorder’s display panel.The Initial Setup information shows on
yourTV.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
1
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
“ISTV ON? CO3” indicates you should turn on your television and
set it to channel 3 or the correctVideo In channel. Even though
yourTV may be on, you must set it to the correctVideo In channel
to see the Initial Setup messages. See pages 9-14 to determine the
correctVideo In channel for your connection. Or, check yourTV
owner’s manual for details.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
Follow the steps below to set up the Recorder. You cannot turn off the
Recorder until you finish the Initial Setup.The only way to quit the
Initial Setup is to disconnect the power cord. If you quit, the Initial
Setup screens will appear again the next time you turn on the
Recorder.The screens will not go away until you finish the Initial
Setup. Also, you cannot open the Disc tray while “ISTV ON? CO3”
appears. (“INSTALL RECORDER FIRST” will show on the display panel.)
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
2-3
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
If the setup screens do not appear, your Recorder has been set up previously.
You can change setup items later. See the pages listed at each step below for
each feature.
PLAY
STOP
I
I
Press STANDBYy to turn on the Recorder.
1
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
The Menu Language screen will appear first. Press CH+8 or CH-
9 to choose English, Espanol, or Francais, then press the
2
OK button.
The DVD Recorder’s menus will be in the language you selected.
To change the Recorder’s Menu Language later, see page 63.
~
Initial Setup
Menu Language
English
K
L
Español
Français
Press OK to continue
The Audio Language menu appears next. Press CH+8 or CH-9
to choose the language you prefer, then press OK.
The Recorder will play Discs in this language if it is on the Disc.The
DVD Disc menu will appear in the same language if available.
Some Discs require you to choose the audio language or the Disc
Menu language from the Disc menu.The Disc preferences or
defaults may override your selection in the Recorder’s Audio
Language menu.
3
To change the Audio Language later (as Playback Audio), see pages 35
and 63.
~
Initial Setup
Audio Language
English
K
L
Español
Français
Português
Italiano
Helpful Hint
Press OK to continue
• The Recorder’s features will
scroll across the display panel
when you first connect the
power cord.This is a demonstra-
tion that cannot be cancelled. It
will not appear anymore after
you set up the Recorder.
Instructions continue on the next page.
Initial Setup (cont’d) 19
Continued from previous page
STANDBY
The Subtitle Language menu appears next. Press CH+8 or CH-9
MONITOR
to choose the language you prefer for subtitles, then press
4
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
OK.
The Recorder will show subtitles in this language if they are avail-
able. If the language is not available, either there will be no subtitles
or subtitles will be in the default language of the Disc.
Some DVDs require you to choose a subtitle language from the Disc
menu. Disc preferences or defaults may override your selection in
the Recorder’s Subtitle Language menu.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
7
9
To change the Subtitle Language later, see pages 35 and 63.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
8
4-6
MENU
~
Initial Setup
SELECT
OK
Subtitle Language
English
CH
CH
K
L
Español
Français
Português
TIMER
FSS
Italiano
Press OK to continue
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
The TV Shape menu appears next. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to
choose the preferredTV Shape, then press OK.
5
To change theTV Shape later or for details onTV Shapes, see page 60.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
~
Initial Setup
REC/OTR
TV Shape
K
L
4:3 letterbox
4:3 panscan
16:9
Press OK to continue
“If you have connected the antenna - press OK” appears next. If
you have connected an Antenna or CableTV signal to the
Recorder’s ANTENNA jack, press OK.
If you have not connected the Antenna or Cable TV signal, take a
moment now to do so.After the Antenna/Cable TV signal is con-
nected, press OK. See pages 10-16.
6
7
To resetTV channels later, or to add/delete new channel choices later, see
page 26.
“Searching forTV channels” will appear, along with a scale
showing channels are being memorized.The number of channels
found will show on the screen as the searching progresses.This will
take a few minutes, depending on the number of channels available in
your area.
When the channel search finishes,“Auto ch. search complete” will
appear, along with the total number of channels found.
Installation
Auto Ch. Programming
Auto ch. search complete
024 Channels found
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
Press SYSTEM MENU. The Recorder automatically turns off,
then turns on again.You will see a blue Philips DVD background
screen and some Information Boxes. (See page 33.)
The Recorder is ready for use!
8
20 Quick Disc Playback
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY-ON
OPEN
2-3
STANDBY
1
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
y
Press STANDBY to turn on the DVD Recorder.
Turn on yourTV. Set it to the correctVideo In channel. See pages 9-
14. You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture on the TV
screen (if no Disc is in the Recorder).
1
2
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the disc
tray.
Load your Disc in the tray, with the label facing up and the shiny side
facing down. If the Disc (DVD) is two-sided, make sure the label of the side
you want to play is facing up.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
4
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
I
I
Press OPEN/CLOSE A again to close the tray.
AUDIO
PAUSE
5
REC/OTR
3
4
Play may start automatically. If not:
• If you are playing a DVD, a Disc menu may appear. If the Title or Chapter
selections are numbered, press a Number button to select an item. Or,
press CH+8, CH-9, ;, or : to select an item, then press OK. Continue
until you start playing the Disc. Or, follow the instructions in the DVD Disc
menu.
• If you are playing an Audio CD, press PLAY : to start playback.
• If you are playing a DVD+RW/DVD+R, the Index Picture Screen will
appear. See page 32. Press CH+8 or CH- 9 to select the Title you want to
play, then press OK. If the Disc is blank, the display will show “EMPTY
DISC.”
To stop play at any time, press STOP C.
If Auto resume is On, DVD play will resume at the same point the next
time you play the DVD.To play the DVD from its beginning, restart play
from the DVD’s Disc menu.
5
If Auto resume is Off, Resume
you play the DVD later.While Resume
resume play from the point at which you last stopped it. Otherwise, play
will appear in the top left corner when
Helpful Hints
• If the Disc is Locked by Access
appears, press PLAY : to
Control, you must enter the four-
digit code or unlock the Disc. See
pages 54-58.
• DVDs have a region code.Your
Recorder will not play Discs that
have a region code other than 1
(one). See page seven.
will start at the beginning of the DVD. Resume
about 15 seconds.
will disappear after
Auto resume is On when you purchase the Recorder. However, you can
turn it On or Off. See page 53.
• Auto resume does not affect
Audio CDs. If you restart play of
an Audio CD, play starts at the
beginning of the Audio CD.
Quick Recording 21
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY
STANDBY-ON
OPEN
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
4
1
2
1-2
3
6
4
5
8
5
7
9
The Recorder can recordTV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R. Before
you begin, set upTV channels. See pages 18-19 and 26. Use an unprotected, unfinal-
ized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. Recording options are on pages 41-52.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the disc tray.
3,5
Or, press and hold STOP C on the remote control for about three seconds
1
2
to open or close the Disc tray.
TIMER
FSS
Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R, with the label facing up. Press
OPEN/CLOSE A to close the disc tray.The Index Picture Screen will
appear. See page 32. If the Disc is empty and has no recordings,“EMPTY
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
DISC” will appear on the display panel.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
7
REC/OTR
6
Press CH-9 to select an emptyTitle box on a DVD+RW. To avoid
overwriting previous recordings on a DVD+RW, choose the last EmptyTitle
box.
On a DVD+R, the Recorder automatically starts recording at the end of the
Disc, so you do not need to select an EmptyTitle box.You cannot overwrite
recordings on a DVD+R.
3
Press MONITOR to seeTV channels through the DVD Recorder.
4
5
Press CH+8, CH-9, or the Number buttons to select the channel you
wish to record.
To record material playing on equipment you connected to the Recorder,
select EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, or CAM2. Choose the EXT (External) or CAM
(Camera) channel that matches the jack to which you connected the other
equipment. See page 17.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set the DVD Recorder to chan-
nel 3 or 4 (or the EXT or CAM channel). Choose the output channel of your
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver or the jacks to which you connected the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver.Then, changeTV channels at the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver. See page 11.
Helpful Hints
Press REC/OTR I to record the selected channel. Recording will begin
after a few seconds. (The Disc has to prepare for recording.) A red light will
encircle the Record I button on the front of the Recorder during recording.
To pause recording, press PAUSE k once on the remote.The red light around
the Record I button will flash when recording is paused.
• You cannot record only Audio
(sound) to a DVD+RW/DVD+R.
You must record both audio and
video (sound and picture).
6
7
• To erase a recording, see “Erase
this title” details on page 47.
• You cannot duplicate copyright-
ed DVDs, videotapes, orTV
broadcasts using the Recorder.
“COPY PROTECT” may appear
on the display panel if you
attempt this.
Press STOP C to stop recording.The red light around the Record I button
will flash.The Index Picture Screen will reappear after a few seconds. On a
brief recording on a new DVD+RW, formatting the Disc will take a minute.
If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow the
steps on page 52.You cannot record or edit a DVD+R after you finalize it.
To edit your recordings, see page 51. However, editing changes may not be accessible
when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.
22 Remote Control
MONITOR Button
Press to choose Disc mode or
Monitor mode. In Disc mode, use the
Index Picture Screen or view Disc
playback. In Monitor mode, watch TV
channels through the DVD Recorder
or make a recording. See page 21.
y
STANDBY
Button
Press to turn on or off the power of
the DVD Recorder.
PLAY MODE Button
Press during Disc play to choose a
Repeat, Shuffle, or Scan mode.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
TV/DVD Button
Press to switch between TV and DVD
positions.The selected position will
appear briefly on the display panel. Use
TV position to watch one TV channel
while recording another. See page 46.
Use DVD position for other features.
SYSTEM MENU Button
Press to access or remove the Menu
Bars of the DVD Recorder.
See page 30.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
OK Button
Press to acknowledge or approve a
menu selection.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
DISC MENU Button
Press during play to access a DVD’s
Disc menu. See page 34.
MENU
CH-/9, CH+/8, ;, :Buttons
Press to select menu items.
Press CH+8 and CH-9 to change TV
channels at the Recorder in Monitor
mode.
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
Press to access the Index Picture
Screen of a DVD+RW/DVD+R.
See page 32.
TIMER
FSS
SELECT Button
Press to select an AM or PM Start or
End time for a timer recording.
See page 42.
TVVOLUME +/- Buttons
Press to adjust the volume of some
Philips TVs. You do not have to hold
the DVD/TV button on the side of the
remote for this feature.
The TVVOLUME +/- buttons do not
work with all TVs.
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
RETURN Button
Press to go to a previous menu on a
Video CD or some DVDs.
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
REC/OTR I Button
AUDIO YButton
Press to select a different audio language
during DVD play. Multiple languages
must be available on the DVD.
See page 35.
(Record/One-Touch Recording)
Press to record the current TV channel
in Monitor mode. See page 21. Or,
press to record material playing on
equipment connected to the Recorder
(after choosing the correct EXT or
CAM channel). See page 17.
STOP C Button
Press to stop Disc play or recording.
Press repeatedly to set up a One-
Touch Recording. See page 41.
Press and hold the STOP
C
button for
three seconds to open or close the
Recorder’s disc tray.
Remote Control (cont’d) 23
REC MODE Button
T/C Button
(Title/Chapter)
Press repeatedly to select a recording
speed: M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6.
This determines the quality of the
Press to select “T” (Title/Track) or “C”
(Chapter) in the Menu Bar. Then press
CH+8 or CH-9 to select the
Title/Track/Chapter you want to play.
This button has no effect during
Monitor mode.
STANDBY
recording and the amount/length of
time you can record on a Disc.
See page 49.
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Number Buttons
1
2
3
6
Press to select numbered items in a
menu. See page 20. Press during play to
select a Chapter (within the currentTitle)
orTrack for play. See page 34.
Press to select aTV channel while in
Monitor mode.
TIMER Button
Press to access or remove theTimer
Recording menu. See pages 42-44.
4
5
8
7
9
FSS Button
(Favorite Scene Selection)
Press to display or remove the Favorite
Scene Selection menu during playback of
a DVD+R or DVD+RW. See page 51.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CLEAR Button
CH
CH
Press to delete the last entry of informa-
tion into a menu. Press to clear a timer
recording. See page 44.
Previous j Button
Press to return to the beginning of the
current Chapter/Track.
Press repeatedly to return to previous
Chapters/Tracks. See page 34.
Press and hold for two seconds to
search backward during play.
See page 38.
TIMER
FSS
PLAY :Button
Press to play a Disc.
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Next
G
Press to skip to the next Chapter or
Track during play. See page 34.
Press and hold for two seconds to
search forward during play.
See page 38.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
PAUSE k Button
Press once to pause play. Press repeat-
edly to advance a paused picture one
frame at a time (frame-by-frame play-
back). See page 37.
The following buttons will
work with some Philips
TVs when you hold down
the DVD/TV button on
the side of the remote.
Hold down the DVD/TV
button at the same time
you press these buttons.
Otherwise, these buttons
will change channels or
power at the Recorder.
• CH+8 or CH-9
Press to change TV
channels at the TV.
• Number buttons
Press to choose a TV
channel at the TV.
• STANDBY 2
Press to turn on or off
the TV power.
24 Front Panel
y
STANDBY-ON
Button
Press to turn on or off the
Recorder.
DiscTray
Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc
with the label facing up. See pages
20-21.
OPEN/CLOSE A button
Press to open or close the Disc tray.
Stop C button
Press to stop Disc play or recording.
Next G and
Previous H buttons
Press H to go to previous
Chapters,Titles, or Tracks or to the
beginning of the current one.
Press G to skip forward to the
next Chapter,Title, or Track.
Play : button
Press to play a Disc.
Record I button
Press to begin recording the current
TV channel or video source.A red
light will encircle the Record I but-
ton during recording. See page 21.
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY-ON
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
CAM 1
Display Panel
Information about the current status of the Recorder or Discs appears here.
This may include the current time, the elapsed playing time of a Disc, or the
current TV channel.
Remote sensor
The sensor receives signals from the remote. Point the remote here, not at
your TV, when using the remote control to operate the DVD Recorder.
CAM (Camera) jacks
DV (digital video), S-VIDEO, VIDEO, and AUDIO In
To access these jacks, flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN : label
on the door. Use these jacks when connecting a Camcorder or other equip-
ment to the DVD Recorder. See page 17. When recording material that is
playing on the other equipment, choose the CAM channel that corresponds
to the jack to which the equipment is connected.
If your Personal Computer has an IEEE 1394 Firewire connector, you may
connect it to the Recorder’s DV IN jack. Limited applications are available.
Rear Panel 25
MAINS jack
Connect the supplied AC power cord here. See pages 10-16.
TV jack
Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s TV jack and to
the RF IN or ANTENNA IN jack (75 ohm) on your television.
ANTENNA jack
Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16.
IN EXT 2 jacks
Use these jacks to receive picture and sound from other equipment.
• VIDEO (CVBS): Use a video cable to connect this jack to theVideo
Out jack of other equipment. See page 17.
• AUDIO L/R (left/right): Connect audio cables here and to the AUDIO
OUT jacks of other equipment. See page 17.
• S-VIDEO (Y-C): Use an S-video cable to connect this jack to the S-
Video Out jack of optional additional equipment. See page 17.
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
EXT 2
EXT 1
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
VIDEO AUDIO
(CVBS)
Y
Y
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
S-VIDEO
(Y/C)
PB
PR
PB
PR
L
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TV
IN EXT 1 jacks
Use these jacks to receive picture and sound from other equipment.
• AUDIO L/R (left/right): Connect audio cables here and to the
AUDIO OUT jacks of other equipment. See page 17.
• COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR): Connect these jacks to the
ComponentVideo Out jacks of optional video equipment (for exam-
ple, a DVD Player). See page 17.
OUT jacks
Use these jacks to connect the DVD Recorder directly to your TV
and/or Stereo.
VIDEO (CVBS): Connect the supplied video cable (yellow) here and
to theTV’s Video In jack. See page 14.
S-VIDEO (Y-C): Connect an S-Video cable here and to a TV’s S-
Video In jack. See page 13.
COMPONENT VIDEO
(Y PB PR): Connect the supplied three-strand component video
cable here and to the ComponentVideo In jacks of a TV. See page 12.
AUDIO L/R (Left/Right): Use the supplied audio cables (red and
white) to connect these jacks to the Audio In jacks of aTV or Stereo.
See pages 12-15.
Helpful Hints
Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
Connect a digital audio coaxial cable here and to the digital audio
coaxial In jack of a Stereo. See page 16.
• Use the same EXT (external)
number for each pair of audio
and video connections. For
example, if you use IN EXT 2
S-VIDEO (Y/C), use the IN EXT
2 AUDIO L/R jacks.
• Do not touch the inner pins of
the jacks. Electrostatic dis-
charge may damage the unit
permanently.
• You only need one audio and
one video connection to aTV.
You might not use all the jacks.
26 TV Channel Programming
Although the DVD Recorder selects available TV channels during Initial
Setup, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become
available in your area.This will erase and replace all previously stored chan-
nels.To update the available channels, follow these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
1
2
3
6
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the next menu, then
press : to enter the Installation menu.
4
5
8
Installation
7
9
K
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,4,7
1-6
u
B Auto Ch. Programming
Add/Delete Channels
VCR Plus+ Ch.
B
MENU
L
SELECT
OK
Time/Date
CH
CH
Cable/Antenna
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Auto Ch. Programming will be selected. Press OK. “Searching for
TV channels” will appear, along with a scale showing channels that
are being memorized.The number of channels found will show on
the screen as the searching progresses.This will take a few minutes,
depending on the number of channels available.
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
3
4
When the channel search finishes,“Auto ch. search com-
plete” will appear, along with the total number of channels found.
Press SYSTEM MENU. The Installation menu will reappear.
If you are satisfied with the channels found, press SYSTEM
MENU repeatedly to remove the menu. You are finished.
To add or delete additional channels, press CH-9 to select
Add/Delete Channels, then go to step 5.
Installation
Helpful Hints
• Access added channels by
pressing CH+8 or CH-9.
Deleted channels will be
skipped. Delete channels you
rarely watch.You still can select
deleted channels with the
Number buttons.
K
Auto Ch. Programming
B Add/Delete Channels
VCR Plus+ Ch.
u
B
L
Time/Date
Cable/Antenna
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
• If new channels become avail-
able, or if you receive a chan-
nel the Recorder did not set,
add the channel.
Press :. A channel list will appear. Beside each channel number,
you will see “Delete” or “Add.”
5
6
• The Recorder detects whether
you connected an Antenna or
Cable TV signal. If you are not
receiving the correct channels,
reset your channels. Follow
steps 1-2 above. Press CH-9
to choose Cable/Antenna, then
press OK. Press B or s to
choose Cable, Anten. (antenna),
or Auto (for the Recorder to
detect automatically). Press OK.
“Stored” will appear briefly in
the lower left corner of the
menu. Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press OK again to reset the
channels.When the search
ends, press SYSTEM MENU
repeatedly to clear the screen.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the channel you want to
add or delete, then press ; or : to choose Add or Delete
for that channel. Press OK to store your choice. “Stored” will
appear briefly in the lower left corner of the menu.
Repeat step 6 as often as necessary to add or delete all the channels
you want.
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus
when you are finished.
7
VCR Plus+ Channels 27
If you intend to use theVCR Plus+ programming system, program the DVD
Recorder with your local channel information.This will only take a few min-
utes. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the
same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to
area, you must set up channels in order for the system to work efficiently.
Before you begin, make sure you have 1) a cable TV channel list, if applicable
(you can request one from your cable TV company), and 2) a chart that lists
VCR Plus+ channel numbers, which you can find in your TV guide or the TV
listings of your local newspaper.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
4
7
2
3
6
4
1,6
1-5
5
8
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
9
1
2
3
DISC
SYSTEM
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
at the end of the next
0
MENU
menu screen, then press : to enter the Installation menu.
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to selectVCR Plus+ Ch. (channel),
then press :.
Installation
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Auto Ch. Programming
RETURN
CLEAR
K
Add/Delete Channels
B VCR Plus+ Ch.
Time/Date
PLAY
u
B
L
Cable/Antenna
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select aVCR Plus+ Ch. number,
then press the Number buttons or ; or : to enter the cor-
responding Channel number from yourTV guide list. If you
use the Number buttons, enter the channel number as a three-digit
number. For example, for channel 18, press 0,1,8.
Refer to the list from your local newspaper or TV guide for theVCR
Plus+ channels and corresponding TV channel numbers for your
area.These are the numbers you will enter as the Channel number
as you complete the chart on the screen.
4
Installation
VCR Plus+ ch.
VCR Plus+ ch.
Channel
K
K...
001
002
003
004
005
u
s 018
B
L
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- -- --
L
...
To store
Press OK
Press OK to store the Channel number. “Stored” will appear
briefly in the lower left corner of the menu. Repeat steps 4-5 as
often as necessary to complete the chart.
5
6
When you are finished, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to
remove all the menus.
Helpful Hint
• Only memorized channels will
appear if you use B and s to
enter channel numbers at step
4. Use the Number buttons to
enter any channel number.
28 Clock Setting
Time/Date Automatic
The Recorder can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS
station. If the Recorder chooses an incorrect PBS channel or sets the
time/date incorrectly, set the clock manually. See page 29.
Before you begin, make sureTV channels are set. See page 26.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
8
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
at the end of the next
4
5
8
menu, then press : to enter the Installation menu.
7
9
Press CH-9 repeatedly to selectTime/Date, then press :.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,8
1-7
MENU
SELECT
OK
Automatic will be selected. Press :.
CH
CH
With PBS Channel selected, press ; or : to choose the chan-
nel number of your PBS station, then press OK. The menu will
pause while storing the setting.
If you do not know your PBS channel number, choose Auto.The
Recorder will choose a PBS station for you and set the time.
If you want to set the clock manually, choose Off.The Recorder will
not update the time automatically according to a PBS station.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Time/date
Automatic
K
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
u
PBS Channel
Daylight Saving
Time Zone
s
010
Off
B
REC/OTR
L
Auto.
To store
Press OK
Press CH-9 to choose Daylight Saving. Press ; or : to
choose On, Off, or Auto, then press OK. The menu will pause
while storing the setting. Choose Auto if you want the clock set
according to the PBS station’s Daylight SavingsTime schedule.
6
7
Time/date
Automatic
K
PBS Channel
Daylight Saving
Time Zone
010
Off
u
s
B
L
Auto.
To store
Press OK
Press CH-9 to chooseTime Zone. Press ; or : repeatedly to
choose your time zone, then press OK. The menu will pause
while storing the setting.
If you want the Recorder to use the time zone from which your PBS
station broadcasts, choose Auto. If your PBS station broadcasts from a
different time zone than the one in which you live, be sure to select
your time zone.
Time/date
Automatic
Helpful Hints
• The Recorder may set the clock
when you complete Initial
Setup. If the correct time
PBS Channel
Daylight Saving
Time Zone
010
Off
K
u
s
Auto.
B
L
appears on the display, you do
not need to set the clock.
• The factory default setting of
Daylight Saving is On.
• The Recorder can use the PBS
channel to set the clock only if
the PBS channel is a memo-
rized channel.To set up chan-
nels, see page 26.
To store
Press OK
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus. Press
y
STANDBY
to turn off the Recorder. In a few minutes, the time
8
will appear on the display panel on the front of the Recorder.
If the Recorder cannot find the time, you may see an error message
when you turn on the Recorder. Check the PBS channel and try again.
Or, set the clock manually. See page 29.
Clock Setting (cont’d) 29
Time/Date Manual
If the Recorder does not set the time and date correctly using the
Time/Date Automatic feature, set the clock manually by following the steps
below. Manual clock setting overrides Automatic clock setting.
STANDBY
MONITOR
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
6
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
at the end of the next
menu, then press : to enter the Installation menu.
4
5
8
Press CH-9 repeatedly to selectTime/Date, then press :.
7
9
1,11
1-10
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
Press CH-9 to choose Manual, then press :.
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
Time/date
Manual
K
u
Time
s 04:01
PM
B
L
AM/PM
Year
TIMER
FSS
2003
06
Month
TV VOLUME
Date
19
RETURN
CLEAR
Daylight Saving
On
PLAY
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
Time will be highlighted. Press ; or : to choose the correct
time in hours and minutes, then press OK. Or, press the
Number buttons to quickly enter the time in hours and minutes,
then press OK.The menu will pause while storing the setting.
REC/OTR
5
Press CH-9 to choose AM/PM, then press ; or : to choose
AM or PM. Press OK. The menu will pause while storing the set-
ting.
6
7
8
9
10
11
Press CH-9 to chooseYear, then press ; or : to choose the
current year. Press OK. The menu will pause while storing the
setting.
Press CH-9 to choose Month, then press ; or : to choose
the current month. Press OK. The menu will pause while storing
the setting.
Press CH-9 to choose Date, then press ; or : to choose
the current date. Press OK. The menu will pause while storing
the setting.
Press CH-9 to choose Daylight Saving, then press ; or :
to choose On or Off. Press OK. The menu will pause while
storing the setting.
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove all menus.
Helpful Hints
• In order for the clock to remain
set as you specified manually,
you may need to set Daylight
Saving to Off.
• If you set up channels again as
described on page 26, you may
need to reset your clock.
• If you change any item manual-
ly (Time,AM/PM,Year, Month,
Date, Daylight Saving), PBS
Channel will change to Off
automatically. See page 28.
30 Menu Bars
You can use the Menu Bars to operate some features.You cannot access the
Menu Bars during recording.
When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press the CH-9, CH+8, ;, and : buttons
on the remote to select or change an item.
Menu Bar 1
*Press SYSTEM MENU once to access Menu Bar 1.The following
items are in Menu Bar 1. Depending on the available Disc features, you may
not be able to access each item at all times. Only available features can be
selected.
User Preference Settings Set your preferences for audio and video
quality, depending on the equipment you connected to the DVD
Recorder.Also set up Languages,Access Control, Record Settings,
Remote Control settings, Installation features, and other DVD Recorder
features as detailed throughout this manual.
Title/Track Select to choose an availableTitle orTrack for playback.
W
X
Use the Number buttons or the CH-9/CH+8 buttons to select the
Title you want. Play will start automatically.
Chapter Select to choose an available Chapter for playback. Use the
Number buttons or the CH-9/CH+8 buttons to select the Chapter
you want. Play will start automatically.
Audio Language If the current DVD has multiple audio soundtracks,
choose one here. For example, some DVDs let you play the movie in
other languages or hear a director’s commentary during playback. Check
the Disc case for details. See page 35.
Y
Subtitle Language If the current Disc has subtitles, select a language
here. See page 35.
Z
Angle Select to choose a different camera angle, if available, during
DVD play. See page 36.
Zoom Select to enlarge the picture by 1.33, 2, or 4 times the normal
size during playback. See page 36.
a
Menu Bar 2
*While in Menu Bar 1, press : repeatedly to move to Menu Bar 2.
The following items may be available in Menu Bar 2.
Sound Mode Select to choose a sound mode: Stereo (st) or Dolby
Surround compatible (sur). See page 37.
d
Frame-by-frame playback Select for forward or reverse frame-by-
frame playback. Press CH-9, then press ; or : to move the picture
backward or forward one frame at a time. See page 37.
Slow motion Select to slow the speed of DVD, DVD+R, or DVD+RW
playback. See page 38.
H
Fast motion Select to play a DVD, DVD+R, or DVD+RW forward or
backward at four, eight, or 32 times the normal play speed. Press CH-9,
E
then press ; or : to choose a backward (-) or forward speed.
Time Search Select to enter a specific time within the currentTitle or
Track at which you want play to begin. See page 39.
On-screen Symbols, Status Box 31
On-screen Symbols
The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features.
scan
Scan The first 10 seconds of each
Chapter/Track will play.
See page 39.
Angle Multiple angles are available.
See page 36.
2/2
Locked The current Disc is Locked and
cannot play. See pages 54-58.
locked
repeat
Repeat All The entire Disc will play
repeatedly. See page 40.
Safe The current Disc is authorized for
playback. See pages 54-58.
safe
RepeatTitle The current Title will play
repeatedly. See page 40.
title
chapter
A -
“X” The feature you just attempted is not
available on the current Disc or at the
current time.
Repeat Chapter The current Chapter
will play repeatedly. See page 40.
Repeat A Point A for Repeat A-B play-
back has been entered. See page 40.
Shuffle The Tracks or Chapters will play
in random order. To start shuffled play,
press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“shuffle” appears on the TV screen.
shuffle
Repeat A-B A segment of the Disc will
play repeatedly. See page 40.
A - B
Status Box
The Status Box shows the current status of the Recorder and information about the current Disc,
including Disc type, total playing time, and elapsed playing time. Set Status box to On if you want to see
the following icons briefly when you access a feature. See page 59.
Disc status icons
Disc type icons
0
r e c
recording
DVD+R
DVD+R
9
s t o p
stop
DVD+RW
RW
;
p a u s e
pause play
DVD-Video
DVD
0 ;
p a u s e
pause recording
SuperVideo-CD
SVCD
VCD
fast forward (4 or 32 times
the regular speed)
K
x 4
Video-CD
no Disc
fast reverse (1/8, 1/4, or 1/2
the regular speed)
J
x 4
no disc
error
Disc error
H
1 / 4
slow motion
32 Index Picture Screen
The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. It
appears automatically when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop
playback or recording.The Disc must contain recordings.
An Index Picture represents each recording. Next to the Index Picture is the program
name, length of recording, recording mode/speed, and date of recording. If the record-
ing has no name, the recording source and time will appear instead (for example, the
recorded TV channel and the time at which you started recording the channel).
Empty disc areas (erased Titles or blank space at the end of the Disc) also appear in
the Index Picture Screen.“Empty title” and the amount of remaining recording time
appear beside the empty Index Picture box.
The Index Picture Screen will dim after several minutes of no use.This prevents dam-
age to your TV screen.To brighten the Index Picture Screen again, use the DVD
Recorder or its remote control to access the regular features of the Index Picture
Screen.
Titles
A maximum of three Index Pictures appears on the screen at once. Press CH+8 or
CH-9 to move to other recordings.
Press STOP C to move directly to the first recording on the Disc.
Disc Bar
The Disc Bar appears at the right of the Index Picture Screen.This overviews all
recordings on the Disc, as well as any empty spaces.
On the Disc Bar, the Disc Pointer indicates your current position on the Disc. You
can press and hold the Next G button to scroll through the Disc Bar. Moving
through the recordings by pressing CH+8 or CH-9 moves the Disc Pointer. On a
DVD+RW, resume play or recording from this point by pressing OK for playback or
REC/OTR I for recording. Later recordings will be overwritten. On a DVD+R,
resume play from the Disc Pointer location by pressing OK. However, on a DVD+R,
recording begins at the last empty title space when you press REC/OTR I.
Title Settings Menu
When you select an Index Picture, press : to go to its Title Settings Menu.You can
name, play, or erase the Title. See page 47.
Title description
Includes program name (or channel/source and
time at which it was recorded), length of
recording, the speed in which it was recorded,
and the date of recording (if clock was set).
CurrentTitle
Cue
Go to the Disc Information Screen or to a
Title on a previous screen. Disc Information
Screen details are on page 50.
Index Picture
An image representing a
recording.An empty box rep-
resents an area on the Disc
that is empty and available for
recording. To personalize the
Index Picture, see page 51.
Disc Pointer
2
Shows the current Title
number and its position
within the Disc.
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Disc Bar
Timer Information Box
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Displays the current time or
the time/date of the next
scheduled timer recording.
See page 33.
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Tuner Information Box
Displays the currentTV
channel or video source (if
additional equipment is con-
nected to the Recorder).
See page 33.
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Warning box
Appears near the bottom of the screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 45.
Disc locked
Tuner Information box
Appears briefly on the left side of the TV screen in Monitor mode and identifies the current TV channel
orVideo source. For example, if EXT1 appears in the Tuner Information Box, you can view or record
the material playing on the equipment connected to the IN EXT1 jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
Make sure you have connected an Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the Recorder.
See pages 10-17. Press MONITOR to go into Monitor mode and view TV channels or play video from
other equipment.
Current TV channel
No signal - Channel is not
receivable or no equipment
Copy-protected signal
is connected to the designated jack.
Timer Information box
Displays the start time or date of the next scheduled timer recording and appears in the Index Picture
Screen.You cannot remove it from the Index Picture Screen.
It appears briefly at the beginning of a timed One-Touch Recording. It does not appear during recording
or Disc playback.
Timer recording due later today
Timer recording set for another day
within the upcoming year
The time at which the current
One-Touch Recording will end.
Current time; no timer recordings
are scheduled.
34 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection
Title/Disc menus
Press DISC MENU during Disc play.
For a DVD, if the current Title has a menu, the Title menu will
appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear.The
menu will list features available on the current DVD and will vary for
every DVD.
STANDBY
1
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
For a DVD+RW or DVD+R, the Index Picture Screen will appear.
See page 32.
1
2
3
6
Press CH+8, CH-9, ;, and : to select items in the menu
4
5
8
or Index Picture Screen, then press OK. Repeat this process
2
until you set up all the features you want or until play begins.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
1
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
2
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STANDBY
Chapter/Track Selection
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press Next G during play to go to the nextTrack/Chapter.
Press Previous j once to return to the beginning of the
1
currentTrack/Chapter. Press Previous j repeatedly to step
1
2
3
6
back to previous Tracks/Chapters.
4
5
8
Or, to go directly to anyTrack/Chapter during play, press
the Number buttons to enter theTrack/Chapter number.
2
1
7
9
2
If you enter an invalid number, the current Track/Chapter may con-
DISC
SYSTEM
0
tinue to play. Or, an incorrect Track/Chapter may begin to play. Make
sure the Track/Chapter number you enter is available on the Disc.
Make sure the Chapter is available within the current Title.The
Menu Bar will disappear automatically in a few seconds.
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Audio Language, Subtitles 35
Audio Language
Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be
able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc.The movie may have
special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music sound-
track. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or
featured soundtracks by following these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Y
During DVD play, press the AUDIO
button.
1
2
3
6
YAudio will be selected in the Menu Bar.
1
2
4
5
8
Y
Within five seconds, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly
to see the different languages available. Or, press CH+8 or
CH-9 repeatedly to see the different languages.The language you
select will be audible in a few seconds; the Menu Bar will disappear.
The languages or options may be abbreviated. For example, French
may be “Fr.” See your Disc case for details on available audio fea-
tures and explanations.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
W
X
Y
Z
a
s
B
K
~
1
2
1enL
1
no
off
TIMER
FSS
L F
DVD play
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
0:29:40
0:00:07
PLAY
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
1,2
Subtitles
Some DVDs include subtitles in different languages. Or, material you
recorded onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R might include subtitles.To choose
subtitles, follow these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears
at the top of theTV screen.
1
1
2
3
6
Press : repeatedly to select ZSubtitle in the Menu Bar.
2
4
5
8
7
9
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to see the available subtitle languages.
1,4
2-3
DISC
SYSTEM
Subtitles will appear after a few seconds.
0
3
MENU
You can choose subtitles only if they are available on the Disc.The
SELECT
OK
languages may be numbered or abbreviated, such as “En” for English.
CH
CH
W
X
Y
Z
a
s
B
K
L
~
1
2
1en 1en
no
off
L F
RW play
TIMER
FSS
0:29:40
0:00:07
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.
4
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
36 Zoom, Camera Angle
Zoom
Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the
enlarged image.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears
at the top of theTV screen.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
Press : repeatedly to select aZoom in the Menu Bar.
2
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose 1.33, 2, or 4. Play will pause.
The still picture will appear at 1.33, 2, or 4 times the normal size.
7
9
3
W
X
Y
Z
a
1,7
2-5
DISC
SYSTEM
0
s
B
K
L
~
1
2
1en
1
no
1.33
MENU
L B
SELECT
Press OK to pan
OK
RW pause
CH
CH
0:29:40
0:00:07
TIMER
FSS
To move the enlarged picture around on theTV screen
(pan), press OK. Then, press CH+8, CH-9, ;, or : to move
the picture.
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
4
PLAY
Press OK again to see the still, zoomed picture without the
6
Menu Bar.
STOP
5
6
7
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
To return to regular play, press PLAY :.
REC/OTR
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar again.
Camera Angle
Some DVDs include scenes recorded from different angles.To watch seg-
ments from a different angle, follow these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears
at the top of theTV screen.
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
Press : repeatedly to select
Angle in the Menu Bar.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
0
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select a different angle. In a few
seconds, play changes to the selected angle.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
1
2-3
W
X
Y
Z
a
2/2
MENU
s
B
K
1/2L
1
2
1en
1
off
SELECT
OK
L F
CH
DVD play
0:29:40
0:00:07
CH
TIMER
FSS
If the Angle symbol appears in the top left corner of the TV screen
during play, multiple angles are available. Simply press CH+8 or CH-
9 to switch among the different angles.
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
o
p
2/2
Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 37
Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback
To quickly pause play, press PAUSE k on the remote. To advance the still
picture one frame at a time, press PAUSE k repeatedly.To resume play,
press PLAY :.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
To freeze the picture using the Menu Bar, follow these steps.
Press SYSTEM MENU during play so Menu Bar 1 appears.
1
2
3
6
1
4
5
8
Press : repeatedly to select
in Menu Bar 2.
7
9
2
3
DISC
SYSTEM
1,5
2-3
0
Press CH-9 to freeze the picture. Press ; or : to move the
picture backward or forward one frame at a time.
Do not leave a still picture on your TV more than five minutes.This
may etch the image onto your screen permanently. Other still visual
elements, such as TV station logos or video games, also will damage
your TV screen if left too long.
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
d
H
E
TIMER
FSS
st
o
TV VOLUME
L B
e
RETURN
CLEAR
DVD pause
PLAY
0:29:40
0:00:07
4
Press PLAY : to resume regular play.
4
5
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.
Sound
STANDBY
Choose a sound setting based on the capabilities of the equipment to
which you connected the DVD Recorder. See pages 10-16 and 62.
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears
at the top of theTV screen.
1
1
2
3
6
Press : repeatedly to select din Menu Bar 2.
2
4
5
8
7
9
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select st (stereo) or sur (Dolby
Surround).
DISC
SYSTEM
1,4
2-3
0
3
Select st (stereo) to hear stereo sound.This will work with equip-
MENU
ment that has right and left audio jacks (usually red and white).
Select sur (Dolby Surround) if your audio equipment is compatible
with Dolby Surround. If it is, usually a Dolby Pro Logic logo will
appear on the equipment.
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
d
H
E
s
B
TIMER
K
stL
L F
DVD play
1:23 :45
5
Helpful Hint
• The Recorder also refers to
Sound settings as Analog output.
The sound the Recorder sends to
your Stereo orTV is analog, or
two-channel, left and right. You
are using analog sound if you
used the red/white, left/right,
Audio jacks. See page 62.
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.
4
Whether you adjust the sound
here or as described on page 62,
the results will be the same.
38 Slow Motion, Searching
Slow Motion
To use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
During Disc play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1
appears at the top of theTV screen.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
Press : repeatedly to select H(Slow motion) in Menu Bar
1
2
3
6
2, then press CH-9. Play will pause.
2
4
5
8
Press ; or : to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -
1/8 (backward), or 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1 (forward). The Disc will
7
9
3
start to play at the speed you selected, for example, one-half as fast
1,5
2-3
DISC
SYSTEM
0
as normal (1/2).
MENU
Select 1 to play the Disc at normal speed again. Select 0 or press
PAUSE k on the remote control to pause the picture.
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
To return to normal play, press PLAY :.
4
d
H
E
TIMER
FSS
st
K
s
B
-1 -1/2 -1/4 -1/8
0
1/8 1/4 1/2
1
TV VOLUME
L
F
RETURN
CLEAR
DVD pause
PLAY
0:00:22
0:00:05
4
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.
REC/OTR
5
Forward and Reverse Searching
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
To search a Disc at four times the normal speed, press and
hold Next i or Previous j during play. Repeat this to
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
search at 32 times the normal speed.The sound will be mute.
On an Audio CD, press and hold Next i or Previous
j
during play to search the Disc at four times the normal
speed. Sound will be intermittent. Repeat this to search at eight
times the normal speed. The sound will be mute.
Each press of Next i or Previous j switches between the
slower and faster search speed.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
Press PLAY : to resume play or press STOP C to stop
playback.
SELECT
OK
2
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
1
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
2
REC/OTR
Time Search, Scan 39
Time Search
Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you
want to begin playback.This feature may not be available on all Discs.
STANDBY
MONITOR
Press SYSTEM MENU during Disc play so Menu Bar 1
appears at the top of theTV screen.
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
Press : repeatedly to select
in Menu Bar 2.
1
2
3
6
2
3
4
1,6
2,3,5
4
5
8
Press CH-9. Play will pause.A time edit box will appear, showing
the elapsed playing time of the current Chapter or Disc.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
d
H
E
0
st
MENU
K
s
B
SELECT
0:02:32
OK
L
F
time edit box
DVD pause
CH
CH
0:05:26
0:02:32
Status box
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Press the Number buttons to enter the time at which you
want play to begin. Enter the hour, minutes, and seconds from left
to right in the box.
The time must be within the possible time of the current Chapter or
Disc. If it is not, play will not begin after you press OK at step 5.
Instead, a space in the time edit box will blink. Or, play may begin at the
wrong time. Refer to the Status box to see the time available, then
enter a correct time.
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
4
Press OK. After a few seconds, play will resume at the point you
selected.
5
6
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.
Scan
STANDBY
Scanning plays the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track on the Disc.
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly during play until “scan”
appears on theTV screen. Starting with the current
Chapter/Track, the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track will play.
This will continue until the end of the Disc is reached or you
resume regular playback.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
1
2
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
To stop scanning and continue regular play, press PLAY :.
7
9
2
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
40 Repeat, Repeat A-B
Repeat
You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do
not allow all the repeat options.You cannot play a DVD+R or DVD+RW
repeatedly. Check your Disc for details.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
During Disc play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to choose a
Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to
1
1-2
play the Chapter,Track,Title, or Disc repeatedly.
1
2
3
6
During DVD orVideo CD play, the repeat symbols will appear
briefly on the TV screen. See page 31.
4
5
8
To cancel repeat play, repeatedly press PLAY MODE until all
7
9
the repeat symbols or messages disappear from the screen.
2
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Repeat A-B
You also may set the DVD Recorder to play only a specific portion of a
Title, Chapter, or Track repeatedly. Follow these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Press PLAY : to start Disc play.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
1
When the Disc reaches the point at which you want repeat-
2
3
6
ed play to begin, press PLAY MODE until “repeat-A”
2
4
5
appears on theTV screen.
7
8
9
When the Disc reaches the point at which you want to end
the segment, press OK. “Repeat A-B” will appear on the TV
screen briefly.The segment will begin playing repeatedly.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
3
4
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
To cancel Repeat A-B play, press STOP C.
Or, press PLAY : to resume normal play. The Disc may start
play where you last stopped it, or play may start at the beginning of
the Disc.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
1,4
STOP
I
I
4
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
One-Touch Recording 41
Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder.
STANDBY
1
2
MONITOR
In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW, press CH+8 or
CH-9 to select an EmptyTitle (or empty Index Picture box) on
the Disc that has enough time for the recording. Or, select the place
at which you want to start the new recording in order to overwrite
other recordings. See page 48.
You may skip this step if you use Safe Record. See step 5.
Or, if you are using a DVD+R, you may skip this step. Recordings on
a DVD+R are made at the end of the Disc automatically. Previous
recordings are not overwritten.
3
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
4
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the DVD Recorder.
SELECT
OK
Make sure you have programmed channels. See page 26.
CH
CH
3
4
2,4
Press CH+8, CH-9, or the Number buttons to select the
channel you wish to record.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, enter channel 3 or 4
(the output channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver) or the EXT
channel (that corresponds to the jacks to which you connected the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver). Set the channel you want to record at
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Leave it on for the recording.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
Press REC/OTR I twice to start a 30-minute recording.
Press REC/OTR I repeatedly to record longer timed
recordings. The length of recording available depends on the cur-
rent recording mode/speed and the amount of time available on the
Disc. Recording mode/speed details are on page 49. Recording will
begin about 30 seconds after you press REC/OTR I. (The Disc
takes this time to prepare for recording.)
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
5
6
REC/OTR
5
Or, use Safe Record to have the DVD Recorder automatically find
the empty space at the end of a DVD+RW; this prevents overwriting
other recordings.To do so, press and hold REC/OTR I for about
two seconds, or until SAFE REC appears on the Recorder’s display
panel.Then, press REC/OTR I repeatedly to choose the time length
you want for your recording.
Helpful Hints
If you press REC/OTR I only once, or press and hold REC/OTR
one time and immediately start Safe Record, the Recorder will
record the current channel or source until the end of the Disc is
reached.The Recorder will turn off automatically.
I
• “Disc locked” will appear on the
TV if a protected DVD+RW or
DVD+R is in the Recorder.
Recording is not possible.
• If the power fails during recording,
the Index Picture Screen may not
match the actual video content on
the Disc.The last recordedTitle
may be lost.A power failure or
unit failure/system crash also may
destroy all the material recorded
on a Disc.
Press |STOP C if you need to stop the recording before the
designated end time. Otherwise, the Recorder will automatically
stop recording at the designated end time and turn itself off.
6
• If no free space remains on the
Disc, DISC FULL will appear.
Recording is not possible.
• Press SYSTEM MENU during
recording to access or remove the
Status box,Tuner Information box,
and/orTimer Information box. See
pages 31 and 33.
• The recommended operating tem-
perature range for the Recorder is
from 32°F-122°F (Fahrenheit) for
DVD+RW recording and 32°F-
104°F for DVD+R recording.
Exceeding these ranges may
cause unstable recording results.
G If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc.
Follow the steps on page 52.
G To edit your recordings, see page 51. However, editing changes may not be
accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.
G To erase a recording, see “Erase this title” details on page 47.
42 Timer Recording
Press TIMER.
STANDBY
1
MONITOR
TV / DVD
11
Press CH-9 to selectTimer Programming, then press :.
Timer
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
2
K
VCR Plus+ system
1
2
3
6
uB Timer Programming
B
L
Timer List
4
5
8
To exit
Press TIMER
7
9
Date will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the month and
date you want the recording to start.
Press SELECT repeatedly to choose: the date (timer recording will
occur once on the day you choose); Mo-Fr (timer recording will occur every
weekday at the same time); or a day of the week (for example, Mo for
Monday; timer recording will occur every Monday at the same time). When
the date is correct, press :.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
3
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
2-9
Timer
Timer Programming
Timer
Timer Programming
Timer
Timer Programming
TIMER
FSS
Rec
Rec
Rec
TV VOLUME
Date Ch. Start
End
Mode
Date Ch. Start
End
Mode
Date Ch. Start
Th
End
Mode
RETURN
CLEAR
1,10
10/24 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
Mo-Fr 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
PLAY
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Press OK
Press OK
STOP
Press OK
I
I
Press SELECT once.
Recording will happen one
time on the day you chose.
Press SELECT again.
Press SELECT again.
Recording will happen every day,
Monday-Friday, starting on the
day you chose.
Recording will happen on the same
AUDIO
PAUSE
day every week, starting the day you chose.
REC/OTR
Ch. (channel) will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the chan-
nel you want to record, then press :.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, enter channel 3 or 4 (the out-
put channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver) or the EXT channel (that
corresponds to the jacks to which you connected the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver). Set the channel you want to record at the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver. Leave it on for the recording.
4
5
Helpful Hints
• You can enter the Date, Channel,
Start, and End information with
the Number buttons. Enter chan-
nel numbers as a three-digit
number. For example, for channel
15, press 0,1,5.
Start will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the time at
which you want recording to begin - in hours and minutes.
Press SELECT repeatedly to choose AM or PM.
When the Start time is correct, press :.
End will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the time at which
you want recording to stop. Press SELECT repeatedly to choose
AM or PM.When the End time is correct, press :.
• Press STANDBY y on the
remote to turn off the Recorder
and stop a timer recording that is
in progress.
6
7
• You cannot selectTimer
Rec Mode (Record Mode) will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to
choose a recording speed: M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6.
See page 49.
Programming if six recordings are
set. Delete a recording, then set a
new one. See page 44.
• Set aTimer recording and turn
off the Recorder five minutes
before the recording will start.
Check your timer information. If something is incorrect, press ; or : to
choose the incorrect data. Use CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the correct data.
8
Set the timer recording one
minute ahead of the program’s
start time.This helps ensure the
entire program is recorded.The
Disc needs about 30 seconds to
prepare for recording.
•
When the information is correct, press OK. Stored will appear at the
bottom of the screen, then the Timer menu will reappear.“Switch off; timer
recording” will be highlighted in red at the bottom of the screen.This is a
reminder to turn off the DVD Recorder so the recording can occur.
9
PressTIMER to remove the menu.
• You cannot change channels dur-
10
11
ing recording.
• To edit your recordings, see page
51. Editing changes may not be
accessible when you play the
Disc on other Players.
• TIMER will appear on the display
panel if aTimer Recording is set.
Put a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R in the Recorder. Press
STANDBY y to turn off the Recorder. For the timer recording, the
Recorder will turn itself on, record, then turn itself off when finished.A red
light will encircle the Record I button on the Recorder during recording.
If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow the
steps on page 52.
®
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording 43
®
A PlusCode number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TV
guides next to the start time of a TV program.You can program a timer
recording quickly by entering the code for your program.
STANDBY
®
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Before you begin, complete theVCR Plus+ channel setup. See page 27.
6
PressTIMER on the remote control.
1
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
Press CH+8 to selectVCR Plus+ system, then press :.
4
2
5
8
Timer
3
7
9
K
DISC
SYSTEM
0
uB VCR Plus+ system
B
MENU
L
Timer Programming
Timer List
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
To exit
2-4
Press TIMER
TIMER
FSS
Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode number
from yourTV guide, then press OK. If you make a mistake,
press CLEAR to erase the PlusCode number, then enter it again.
Information about the timer will appear. If information is missing or
not available, you may be asked to enter more information. Follow
the instructions on the screen.You may be asked to enter a channel
number if you have not set upVCR Plus+ channels. See page 27.
1,5
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
3
4
PLAY
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
Timer
REC/OTR
VCR Plus+ system
PlusCode number
- - - - - - - -
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
To store
Press OK
If the timer recording information seems correct and com-
plete, press OK. Stored will appear at the bottom of the screen
briefly.The Timer menu will reappear.
Timer
VCR Plus+ system
Rec
Date Ch. Start
End
Mode
10/24 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
AM/PM
To store
Press SELECT
Press OK
Press TIMER to remove the menu.
5
6
Put a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R in the Recorder.
Press STANDBY y to turn off the Recorder at least five
minutes before the timer recording is set to begin. The
Recorder must be off in order for the timer recording to occur.
If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc.
See page 52.
To edit your recordings, see page 51. However, editing changes may not be
accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.
44 ErasingTimer Recordings
Press TIMER.
STANDBY
1
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Press CH-9 to chooseTimer list, then press :.
2
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to highlight the timer recording you
1
2
3
6
want to erase.
3
4
5
4
5
8
7
9
Press CLEAR.The recording you selected will appear alone on the
screen beneath “Clear Timer.”
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
Press OK to erase the timer recording. “Timer Cleared” will
appear at the bottom of the screen briefly, then the Timer List will
reappear. (If you decide not to erase the timer recording, press the
TIMER button.The Timer List will reappear.)
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
2,3,5
4
TIMER
FSS
Press TIMER repeatedly to remove the menus.
TV VOLUME
6
1,6
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Helpful Hint
y
• Press STANDBY
on the
remote to turn off the
Recorder and stop a timer
recording that is in
progress.
Error Messages 45
These messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording.
Collision
The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer record-
ings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red highlight in
the Timer List.
•
To ignore the message, press TIMER repeatedly to remove all the
menus.The program with the earlier start time will record completely,
then the remainder of the later program will record.
Change one or both timer recordings. See page 42.
•
•
Delete one of the timer recordings. See page 44.
Please enter channel number
TheVCR Plus+programming system does not recognize the TV channel.
•
Use the Number buttons to enter the requiredVCR Plus+ channel
number, then press OK. See page 27.
PlusCode number wrong
You entered an incorrect PlusCode number.
•
Enter the correct information or press TIMER repeatedly to quit.
Weekend programming not possible
You entered an incorrect date or chose a daily (Mo-Fr) recording.You can
only use daily programming for recordings that will occur Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,Thursday, or Friday.
Clock not set
You cannot access the Timer menu if the clock is not set. See pages 28-29
to set the clock.
This message also may appear if you turn on the Recorder while the PBS
channel is downloading the time.Turn off the Recorder for a few minutes
to let the download finish.
Data error
Make sure all information for the timer recording is correct and complete.
Insert recordable disc
There is not a DVD+R or DVD+RW in the Recorder. Put a recordable
DVD+R or DVD+RW in the disc tray before turning off the Recorder for
the timer recording.
Memory full
There are six Timer recordings set.You cannot set more than six at a time.
Disc locked
A protected DVD+RW or DVD+R is in the Recorder. Recording is not
possible on the current Disc. You may be able to change Protection to
“Unprotected.” See page 50.
Helpful Hint
• You cannot duplicate copyright-
ed DVDs, videotapes, orTV
broadcasts using the DVD
Recorder.“COPY PROTECT” will
appear on the display if you try
to dub or record copyrighted
material onto a DVD+R or
DVD+RW using the Recorder.
46 Record One Channel/Watch Another
Press REC/OTR I to record the currentTV channel. A red
light will encircle the Record I button on the front of the Recorder
to indicate recording is in progress. See page 21.
STANDBY
1
2
3
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
PressTV/DVD on the remote to put the Recorder inTV
position. TV will appear briefly on the Recorder’s display panel.
2,5
6
1
2
3
6
Use theTV remote control to select the channel you want
to watch at theTV. (If you have a Philips TV, you may be able to
4
5
8
hold down the DVD/TV button on the side of the remote and use
7
9
the CH+8 and CH-9 buttons to change channels at the TV. See
page 23.)
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
To return to the recording, use theTV remote control to
reselect theTV channel at which you usually view the DVD
Recorder. This may be aVideo In channel or channel 3 or 4,
depending on how you connected the DVD Recorder to the TV.
The channel being recorded will appear on the TV screen.
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
4
TIMER
FSS
PressTV/DVD on the Recorder’s remote control to return
TV VOLUME
the Recorder to DVD position. DVD will appear briefly on the
RETURN
CLEAR
5
6
PLAY
Recorder’s display panel.
To stop recording, press the STOP C button.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
1
Select the channel you
want to watch at the TV.
3
Reselect theVideo In
channel at the TV.
4
Title Settings Menu 47
The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on a
DVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title.
STANDBY
When DVD+RW or DVD+R play is stopped, the Index Picture
MONITOR
Screen will appear. See page 32.
1
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
2
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3
6
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5
8
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DISC
SYSTEM
0
Sun 10/26/2003
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
2-5
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the Index Picture of the
recording you want to name, play, or erase, then press :.
The Title settings menu will appear.
2
3
4
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Name, Play full title, or
Erase this title. Continue as directed in step 4.
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
G
Name
Press :. The first character of the Title name will be selected.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to change the character.
Press SELECT to switch between upper and lower case letters. Press
CLEAR to erase a character.To move to the next or previous char-
acter, press ; or :.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Repeat this process until you have finished naming the Title.
When theTitle is complete, press OK.“Storing name” will
appear while the name is stored.
G
Play full title
Press OK. The Disc will play from the beginning of the Title you
selected.
G
Erase this title
Press OK. The DVD Recorder will ask you to confirm that you
really want to erase the entire Title. Press OK again to start
erasing theTitle. “Erasing title” will appear during erasure.When
erasing is complete, the Index Picture Screen will reappear.
(If you do not want to erase the Title, press ; to return to the
Title Settings menu instead.)
Settings for title XXXXX
Settings for title XXXXX
K
B
Name
XXXXX
Name
s
XXXXX
L
K
L
s
Play full title
Erase this title
Press OK
Play full title
Erase this title
Settings for title XXXXX
Helpful Hints
Name
XXXXX
Play full title
Erase this title
• If you erase aTitle from a
DVD+R, you cannot reuse the
space for other recordings.
“Deleted title” will appear
beside an empty Index Picture
box. Recordings are always
made at the end of a DVD+R.
• Unless you change theTitle
name, it will contain the
K
s
Press OK
Press
;
to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessary.
5
source/channel and time that
you recorded.
48 Append Recording, Chapter Markers
Append recording
To add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow these
steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the
end of the Disc.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
4
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
In the Index Picture Screen, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select
theTitle to which you want to add a recording.
1
2
3
6
1
Press PLAY :.
4
5
8
2
7
9
When you reach the point at which you want to add the
new recording, press PAUSE k.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
3
SELECT
OK
Press MONITOR, then press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the
channel (or other equipment) you want to record.
CH
CH
1,4
4
Press REC/OTR I. The new recording will start at the point you
selected and overwrite the video material beyond this point, includ-
ing later Titles.
TIMER
FSS
5
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Press STOP C to stop recording.
2
3
5
6
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
6
REC/OTR
Chapter Markers
Chapter Markers let you move easily through recordings by pressing Next
G or Previous j to select the next marker during play.This lets you
access specific points on a DVD+RW/DVD+R much as you would choose a
Chapter on a DVD.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press FSS during recording to insert a Chapter marker at
1
2
3
6
the current position. “Inserting chapter marker” will appear.The
1
maximum number of markers varies per Disc.When the maximum
4
5
8
number is reached,“Too many chapters” may appear. Delete some
Chapter markers before inserting more. See page 51.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
1
Record Settings 49
STANDBY
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
MONITOR
1
2
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the next menu
screen, then press :.
1
2
3
6
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Record mode,Auto chap-
ters, or Filter mode, then proceed as detailed in step 4.
4
5
8
3
7
9
GGRecord mode
1,5
1-4
DISC
SYSTEM
0
Press ; or : to choose M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6, then
press OK. Recordings will be made in the speed you selected.
The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and
the maximum recording time for a Disc.You can play a Disc only in
the mode in which it was recorded. See the chart below for details.
MENU
4
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
GGAuto chapters
TIMER
FSS
Press ; or : to choose On or Off, then press OK. If you
choose On, the Recorder will insert a Chapter marker every five to
six minutes during recording.To disable this feature, select Off.
You can insert Chapter markers after recording. See page 51.
Or, insert Chapter markers during recording. See page 48.
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
GGFilter mode
I
I
Press ; or : to choose Stndrd (Standard) or Sport, then
press OK. Select Sport to improve recording of images that move
quickly. Otherwise, choose Stndrd.These settings are available when
using M3, M4, or M6 as the Record mode.
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus.
5
Mode
M1
Picture quality
Recording time
per Disc
Helpful Hints
Highest quality; least
recording time per Disc
1 hour
• If you set Record mode to a
low-quality speed, set it to a
high-quality speed after you fin-
ish recording. Leaving the
Recorder set to a low-quality
speed may affect the picture
quality when playing DVDs
later.
• VHS representsVideo Home
System. S-VHS represents
Super-Video Home System.
These videotapes are commonly
used for home video recordings
onVCRs or Camcorders.
M2
Equals quality of
a pre-recorded DVD
2 hours
2.5 hours
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
M2x
M3
Better quality than
an S-VHS videotape
Equals quality of
an S-VHS videotape
M4
Better quality than
aVHS videotape
M6
Equals quality of
aVHS videotape
50 Editing: Disc Information Screen
You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW/DVD+R from the Disc
Information Screen.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select
the firstTitle on the DVD+RW/DVD+R.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
Press CH+8 to enter the Disc Information Screen.
2
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
In the Disc Information Screen, press : to enter the
Settings menu.
7
9
3
DISC
SYSTEM
0
Settings for XXXXXX
MENU
SELECT
OK
s
01Disc name
B sample
Unprotected
L
CH
CH
Protection
2-5
1
Erase disc
Make edits compatible
TIMER
FSS
DVD+RW example
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Disc name, Protection,
Erase disc (DVD+RW only), Make edits compatible
(DVD+RW only), or Finalize disc (DVD+R only). Proceed as
follows, depending on which feature you want to adjust.
4
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
GGDisc name (DVD+RW and DVD+R)
REC/OTR
Press :. Press ; or : to choose the character position,
then press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter a character. Press
SELECT to alternate between capital and lower case characters.
Press CLEAR to erase a character (the space will remain). Repeat
this process until you enter the complete name. To save the
name, press OK. “Storing name” will appear briefly.
GGProtection (DVD+RW and DVD+R)
Press :. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Protected or
Unprotected, then press OK. If you protect the Disc, you cannot
make any further changes to the Disc, including recording.“Disc
locked” will appear on the TV screen briefly if you attempt record-
ing. Choosing Protected also disables most editing features.
To edit or record again, select Unprotected.
Remember, protecting a DVD+R is not the same as finalizing it.
Finalization cannot be undone.
GGErase disc (DVD+RW only)
Press OK. “This will erase all titles Press OK to confirm” will
appear. Press OK again to begin erasing. (If you decide not to
erase the Disc, press ;.) “Erasing disc” appears until erasing is com-
plete.When the Disc is erased, the Index Picture Screen will reap-
pear, showing the free space on the Disc.
GGMake edits compatible (DVD+RW only)
Press OK.“This will take XX” and “Press OK to confirm” will
appear to indicate how long the action will take.
Helpful Hints
Press OK again. “Working ..” and a progress percentage bar will
appear until the action is complete.The Index Picture Screen will
reappear when the process is complete.
• For information on the Index
Picture Screen, see page 32.
• Make edits compatible appears
when the current DVD+RW is
not compatible with other DVD
Players because you have added
Chapter Markers or made
Chapters invisible. See page 51.
• If a DVD+R was recorded on a
different DVD Recorder, the set-
tings may not be accessible.
• A disc name may contain a
maximum of 64 characters.
GGFinalize Disc (DVD+R only, if not finalized already)
Press OK. “Finalizing disc” will appear until finalization is complete.
This may take a few minutes.Then, the Index Picture Screen will
reappear. You cannot unfinalize a DVD+R, and you cannot
record or edit the DVD+R after you finalize it.
A DVD+R will play on other DVD Players only after the Disc is
finalized.
If necessary, press ; when you are finished and want to return
to the Disc Information Screen.
5
Editing 51
Although all editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on
other DVD Players, these editing changes are available for the DVD Recorder.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
During DVD+RW or DVD+R play, press FSS. The Favorite
Scene Selection menu will appear as play continues.The current Title
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
and Chapter numbers will appear at the top of the screen.
W
X
1
2
3
6
1
2
L
B
Favorite Scene Selection
4
5
8
RW play
01Insert chapter marker
Current chapter
K
L
0:01:24
0:00:22
B Hidden
7
9
Delete chapter marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
Press FSS to exit
CH
CH
2-3
3
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Insert chapter marker,
Current chapter, Delete chapter marker, Delete all mark-
ers, New index picture, or Divide title (DVD+RW only), then
proceed as described in step 3.
2
3
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
GGIf you select Insert chapter marker, press OK. “Inserting
chapter marker” will appear. This places a Chapter marker at the
point you select. Then, during play, press Next G or Previous
j to select the next Chapter.
1,4
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
GGIf you select Current chapter, press : (or SELECT) repeat-
edly to selectVisible or Hidden. Initially all Chapters are visible,
but you can determine which chapters you want to view. For exam-
ple, if you do not want to watch certain scenes (for example, com-
mercials), insert Chapter markers at the beginning and end of the
scene, then hide that segment by choosing Hidden.The picture may
freeze briefly between scenes during playback, but you will not see
the hidden content.
REC/OTR
GGIf you select Delete chapter marker, press OK. “Deleting
marker ...” will appear.This deletes the Chapter marker at the begin-
ning of the current Chapter. (This option is not always available.)
GGIf you select Delete all markers, press OK. “This will delete
all markers in this title. Press OK to confirm” will appear. Press OK
again. (If you decide not to delete all markers, press ;.)
(This option is not always available.)
GG If you select New Index Picture, press PAUSE F to
choose a frame of picture during play. This frame will become
the miniature picture that will appear in the Index Picture Screen for
the current Title.
Press OK.“This will update the index picture Press OK to confirm”
will appear. Press OK again. (If you decide not to select a new
Index Picture, press ;.) “Updating menu” will appear, then the Index
Picture Screen will reappear when the action is complete.
Helpful Hints
• The maximum number of
Chapters perTitle varies.When
you reach the maximum num-
ber,“Too many chapters” may
appear on the screen. Delete
Chapters before making more.
• You cannot undo aTitle division.
The Index Picture Screen will
show twoTitles instead of one.
• Editing changes on DVD+Rs will
be accessible only when playing
the DVD+R on this DVD
GGIf you select Divide title (DVD+RW only), press PAUSE
F
during play to choose the point at which you want to start
the newTitle. Press OK.“This will divide this title into two sepa-
rate titles. Press OK to confirm” will appear. Press OK again. (If
you decide not to divide the Title, press ;.) “Dividing title” appears
in the menu until the action is complete; the Index Picture Screen
will reappear.
Recorder.You cannot edit a
DVD+R after it is finalized.
• Insert chapter markers during
recording by pressing FSS.
Press FSS to remove the Favorite Scene Selection menu.
4
See page 48.
52 Finalize Disc
You can record and finalize DVD+Rs one time. After you fill a DVD+R or
complete all the recordings you want on a single DVD+R, finalize it.
Otherwise, the DVD+R will play only on this Recorder.To play the Disc on
other DVD Players, you must finalize it first.
Once you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it anymore or make
editing changes.Therefore, make sure the Disc is as you want it before you
finalize it.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
4
5
8
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
7
9
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the second screen,
1
2-4
DISC
SYSTEM
then press :.
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Finalize disc. Finalize disc
appears in the menu only when an unfinalized DVD+R is in the
Recorder.
CH
CH
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
TIMER
FSS
Disc features
Access control
Enter code ...
On
TV VOLUME
s
Auto resume
RETURN
CLEAR
L
PLAY
Finalize disc
Press OK
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
Press OK. “Finalizing” will appear in the menu.The process may
take a few minutes. When finalization is complete, the Index
picture screen will reappear.
REC/OTR
4
You cannot unfinalize a DVD+R, and you cannot record or
edit the DVD+R after you finalize it.
A DVD+R will play on other DVD Players only after the
Disc is finalized.
Auto Resume, Playback Control 53
Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs andVideo CDs you
played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the
Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
6
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the second screen,
then press :.
4
5
8
7
Press CH-9 to select Auto resume, then press :.
9
1,5
2-4
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select On or Off, then press OK.
SELECT
OK
W
X
Y
Z
a
CH
CH
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Disc Features
Access Control
Auto resume
s
On
L
TIMER
FSS
Off
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
STOP
I
I
5
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Playback Control
SomeVideo CDs have interactive menus that customize play. If theVideo
CD has Playback Control (PBC), follow these steps to turn it on or off.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
1
2
3
6
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the second screen,
then press :.
4
5
8
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select PBC, then press :. It
appears in the menu only when aVideo CD with Playback Control is
in the Recorder.
7
9
1,5
2-4
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
W
X
Y
Z
a
SELECT
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
OK
CH
CH
Disc Features
Access control
Auto resume
PBC
L
s
On
Off
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select On or Off, then press OK.
4
5
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Helpful Hints
• If resume appears when you
start play, press PLAY :.This
lets you resume play from the
last played point, even if Auto
resume is Off. See page 20.
• The display panel will be blank
during play of aVideo CD with
PBC On.
54 Access Control
Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This fea-
ture will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc.
Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and
therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs.
Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings before
you allow children access to the DVD Recorder.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
3,5
Change Code
4
5
8
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
7
9
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,6
1-4
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
then press :. Access control will be selected.
on the second screen,
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter your
old four-digit code. When doing this the first time, enter any four
numbers you prefer.You will have to enter the same code, exactly,
twice.This will set your code for the first time.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
W
X
Y
Z
a
RETURN
CLEAR
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
PLAY
s
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Enter code
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Change code, then press :.
W
X
Y
Z
a
4
5
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
s
Child lock
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
Parental level
Change country
Change code
KB [ ]
Press four Number buttons to enter the new four-digit code.
Then, enter it again - exactly - to confirm it. The Access control
menu will reappear.
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
s
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Enter code
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menu.
6
Helpful Hints
• The code may not go into effect
until you activate Child Lock.
(You may have to keep confirm-
ing the code.) See page 55 to
activate Child Lock.
• Finalize disc will appear in this
menu only when a non-finalized
DVD+R is in the Recorder. See
page 52.
Access Control (cont’d) 55
Child Lock
STANDBY
MONITOR
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the second screen,
then press :. Access control will be highlighted.
1
2
3
6
3
1,6
1-5
Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter
your four-digit code. See page 54.
4
5
8
7
9
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
DISC
SYSTEM
0
s
MENU
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Enter code
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Child lock will be highlighted. Press :.
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
4
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
s
Child lock
B
@
L
STOP
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
Parental level
Change country
Change code
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
@
REC/OTR
Ç
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Locked or Unlocked
,
then press OK. If you chose Locked, unauthorized or Locked Discs
5
6
will not play unless you enter your four-digit code.
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Helpful Hint
• Finalize disc will appear in this
menu only when a non-finalized
DVD+R is in the Recorder. See
page 52.
56 Access Control (cont’d)
Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs
Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to
specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This
way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD. You will
need to know your 4-digit code in order to view the Disc.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Insert a Disc. The Access Control message will appear on the TV
1
2
3
6
screen. (Child Lock should be Locked. See page 55.)
1
4
5
8
locked
Access Control
|
7
9
p Play once
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
DISC
SYSTEM
2
0
Play always
MENU
SELECT
OK
Choose 'Play always' to insert the disc in
the child-safe list
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Play once or Play always.
Then, press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit
code.
If you select Play Once, the Disc will play one time. If you stop play-
back, open the Disc tray, or turn off the Recorder’s power, the
Access Control screen will reappear when you try to play the Disc
again.
If you select Play Always, the Disc will play even if you turn off the
DVD Recorder, open the disc tray, or set Child Lock to Ç (Locked).
See page 55.
TV VOLUME
2
3
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
3
If you later decide to lock the Disc so it will not play always:
When you insert the Disc, safe {appears on the TV screen. Press
STOP C while safe {is on theTV screen. Locked |will
appear. If the Disc continues playing, press STOP C again to stop
playback.You may need to turn off the DVD Recorder or remove
the Disc before the Disc is completely Locked.The next time you
turn on the DVD Recorder or try to play the Disc, the Access
Control screen will appear.The Disc will not play unless you enter
the four-digit code.
Insert a Disc.
1
Helpful Hints
The Access Control screen will
•
appear when you try to play a
Locked Disc. If you do not know
your code, press STOP çC.Then,
select Access Control as
described in steps 1-3 on page
54. When you are asked to
enter the code, press STOP
four times. Press SYSTEM
C
MENU, then press PLAY : to
start playback.This restores all
the Access Control settings to
their original factory settings.
Two-sided DVDs may have a dif-
ferent ID for each side.To unlock
the entire Disc, unlock each side.
Multi-volume Disc sets may have
a different ID for each volume.
Unlock each volume.
•
•
Access Control (cont’d) 57
Parental Level
DVDs may contain alternative scenes that conform to the Parental Level, or
movie rating, that you select.The Parental Level may apply to the complete Disc
or to certain scenes on the Disc.These scenes are rated from 1 to 8. Follow the
steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
3,5
1,6
1-5
4
5
8
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the second screen,
7
9
then press :. Access control will be highlighted.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter
MENU
your four-digit code.
SELECT
OK
W
X
Y
Z
a
CH
CH
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
s
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Enter code
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
Press CH-9 to select Parental level, then press :.
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
4
5
REC/OTR
Press CH+8 or CH-9 or the Number buttons to select a
rating, then press OK.
Select “0” (– –) to deactivate Parental level.The entire Disc will play.
Choose a rating between 1-8, and scenes with the same rating or
lower will play. Higher rated scenes will not play unless an alterna-
tive scene is available on the Disc.The alternative must have the
same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, play
will stop. Enter the four-digit code to play the Disc.
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Child lock
2
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
Parental level
Change country
Change code
K
L
s
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
6
Helpful Hints
The rating numbers compare to
standard U.S. movie ratings as fol-
•
lows:
7 - NC-17
6 - R
4 - PG-13
3 - PG
1 - G
• Finalize disc will appear in this
menu only when a non-finalized
DVD+R is in the Recorder. See
page 52.
58 Access Control (cont'd)
Change Country
If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the
country specified on the Disc.The Disc manufacturer sets these codings.
For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States.
So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the
Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select.
See page 57. Also refer to your Disc case for more information.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
3
1,6
1-5
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
4
5
8
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
4
5
7
9
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
then press :. Access control will be highlighted.
in the second screen,
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter
your four-digit code. Child lock will be highlighted.
CH
CH
Press CH-9repeatedly to select Change country. Press :.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Press CH+8 or CH-9to select the country for which the
Disc is coded, then press OK.
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
STOP
s
American Samoa
Bermuda
L
I
I
Access control
Auto resume
Finalize disc
AUDIO
PAUSE
Canada
REC/OTR
Puerto Rico
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
6
DVD Recorder Features Menu 59
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
1
2
3
4
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
, then press :.
1
2
3
6
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Status box, Standby, or
Display. Press : and follow step 4 according to your choice.
4
5
8
GGIf you selected Status box, press CH+8 or CH-9 to
choose On or Off, then press OK. The status box briefly displays
the Disc type and status of the Recorder. Select On if you want to
see the Status boxes. Choose Off if you do not want to see the
Status boxes. See page 31.
7
9
1,5
1-4
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
GGIf you selected Standby, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose
Low power, Normal, or Demo mode, then press OK.
Choose Low power if you do not want the clock to appear on the
display panel when the power is off. Choose Demo mode if you
want the Recorder’s features to scroll across the display panel when
the power is off. Or, choose Off if you want the time to appear on
the display panel when the power is off.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
GGIf you selected Display, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose
Bright, Dimmed, or Off, then press OK. This adjusts the bright-
ness of the display panel text on the front of the Recorder. Choose
the brightness you prefer, or choose Off to see no information on
the display panel.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
W
X
Y
Z
a
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Features
Features
Status box
Standby
Display
Status box
Standby
Display
s
On
Off
L
G
G
s
Low power
Normal
L
r
r
Demo mode
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Features
Status box
Standby
Display
G
s
Bright
Dimmed
Off
L
r
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus.
5
60 Picture Settings
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Press CH-9 to select
, then press :.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to selectTV Shape, Black level shift,
Video shift, orVideo output.Then, press : and follow step 4
according to your choice.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
GGIf you selectedTV Shape, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select
4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9, then press OK.
Select 4:3 letterbox if you want to see the widened picture with
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.This looks like the
picture you see when watching movies in a theater.This setting is
possible only if the DVD is recorded in letterbox or widescreen for-
mat.
Select 4:3 panscan if you want the picture to be trimmed or format-
ted to fit your TV screen.This setting is possible only if the DVD is
recorded in the regular format.
7
9
4
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,5
1-4
MENU
SELECT
OK
4
CH
CH
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
Select 16:9 if you connected the DVD Recorder to a widescreen TV.
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
GGIf you selected Black level shift, press CH+8 or CH-9 to
select On or Off, then press OK. Set Black level shift to On to
improve the color contrast and brighten the picture of NTSC Discs.
STOP
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
GGIf you selectedVideo shift, press ; or : to center the pic-
ture horizontally on your TV screen - or “shift” the video. When
you are satisfied with the position of the picture, press OK.
REC/OTR
GGIf you selectedVideo output, press SELECT repeatedly to
choose Interlaced or Progressive Scan. Select Progressive Scan
only if you used the COMPONENTVIDEO (Y Pb Pr) jacks on the
Recorder to connect it to a TV that has Progressive Scan. See page
12. Otherwise, choose Interlaced.
If you choose Progressive Scan, PRO will appear on the display panel.
W
X
Y
Z
a
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Picture
Picture
TV Shape
s
4:3 letterbox
4:3 panscan
16:9
L
TV Shape
G
G
Black level shift
Video shift
Black level shift
Video shift
s
On
Off
L
r
r
Video output
Video output
W
X
Y
Z
a
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Picture
Picture
TV Shape
TV Shape
G
Black level shift
Video shift
G
Black level shift
Video shift
s
B
r
r
Video output
OK to exit
s
Interlaced
Video output
Progressive Scan
Press SELECT to toggle
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Helpful Hints
5
• The picture format you select
must be on the Disc. If not, the
settings forTV Shape will not
affect the picture.
• Some widescreenTVs may show
only part of the DVD Recorder’s
menu.Adjust the screen mode
on yourTV. See yourTV owner’s
manual for details.
Digital Output 61
After connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you may
need to change the Recorder’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which
Recorder audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set
Digital Output accordingly.The information in step 4 will help you decide.
Adjust Digital Output only if you used the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack. (If you used the white/red OUT AUDIO L/R jacks, set
Digital Output to Off. See page 62 to adjust the sound at Analog Output.)
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
4
5
8
1
2
3
4
7
9
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select G, then press :.
1,5
1-4
DISC
SYSTEM
0
MENU
SELECT
OK
Digital output will be selected. Press :.
CH
CH
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Off, PCM only, or All, then
press OK.
GGSelect All if you connected the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack to a Stereo that has a built-in multi-channel
decoder. See page 16.
GGSelect Off if you did not use the Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jack.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
GGSelect PCM only if you used the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack for connections, but your Stereo does not
include a built-in digital multi-channel decoder. PCM represents Pulse
Code Modulation.
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Sound
Digital output
Analog output
Night mode
s
Off
G
K
L
PCM only
All
r
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
5
62 Analog Output
If you connected the Recorder’s white/red OUT AUDIO L/R jacks to a
Stereo or TV as shown on pages 12-15, choose a setting for Analog Output.
You do not need to adjust this setting if you used the Recorder’s Coaxial
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
Check your Stereo or TV and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround.
Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is
most compatible with your Stereo or TV.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
6
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
4
5
8
1
2
3
4
7
9
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select G, then press :.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,5
1-4
MENU
SELECT
OK
Press CH-9 to select Analog output, then press :.
CH
CH
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Stereo or Surround, then
press OK.
G Select Stereo to hear sound from the left and right audio channels
if the DVD Recorder is connected to a Stereo TV.
G Select Surround if your audio equipment is compatible with Dolby
Surround. If it is, usually a Dolby Pro Logic logo will appear on the
equipment.
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
STOP
W
X
Y
Z
a
I
I
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
AUDIO
PAUSE
Sound
REC/OTR
Digital output
Analog output
Night mode
G
s
Stereo
L
Surround
r
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
5
Helpful Hint
• You also can set analog sound
in the Menu Bar. See page 37.
Language Settings 63
In the Language menu, select a different language for the Audio soundtrack
or Subtitles of a DVD. Or, change the language of the DVD Recorder’s
System Menu.You also can determine whether you receive TV channels in
Stereo or a Second Audio Program language by following these steps.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
4
5
8
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select r, then press :.
7
9
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,5
1-4
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Playback audio, Recording
audio, Subtitle, or Menu, then press : and proceed as
detailed in step 4.
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
GGIf you selected Playback audio, press CH+8 or CH-9 to
select the language in which you want to play the Disc, then
press OK. The changes will be effective only if the language is avail-
able on the Disc. Some DVDs allow you to change languages in the
Disc Menu only.
4
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
PLAY
GGIf you selected Recording audio, press CH+8 or CH-9 to
select Stereo or SAP, then press OK.
STOP
SomeTV programs broadcast in stereo or in a second audio program
(SAP). Usually, second audio means the program has a second language
available. For example, the program might be available in English and
Spanish, with Spanish being the SAP (second audio program) option.
Your selection will only be active if the program is available in stereo
or second audio. SAP will appear on the display panel when this fea-
ture is active and available.
I
I
AUDIO
PAUSE
REC/OTR
When you play the recording, you can play only in the audio you
recorded. For example, if you recorded in SAP, you can play the record-
ing only in SAP.
GGIf you selected Subtitle, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose
the language in which you want the Subtitles, then press
OK. The subtitles will be in that language if available on the Disc.
GGIf you selected Menu, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose
English, Espanol (Spanish), or Français (French), then press
OK. This adjusts the language of the Recorder’s System Menu, which is
available only in these three languages.
W
X
Y
Z
a
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Language
Language
Playback audio
Recording audio
Subtitle
Playback audio
Recording audio
Subtitle
s
English
L
G
G
s
Stereo
SAP
L
Español
Français
r
r
Menu
Menu
W
X
Y
Z
a
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
Language
Language
Playback audio
Recording audio
Subtitle
Playback audio
Recording audio
Subtitle
G
G
s
English
Español
Français
L
r
r
Menu
s
English
L
Menu
Español
Français
Helpful Hint
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
• If Recording audio is set to SAP
and you record aTV program
that is available only in Stereo,
the Recorder will record the
program in Stereo.
5
64 Night Mode, Remote Control Used
Night Mode
Turn on Night Mode to improve the sound during low volume playback.
STANDBY
MONITOR
TV / DVD
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
1
2
3
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select G, then press :.
1
2
3
6
4
5
8
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Night mode, then press :.
7
9
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
DISC
SYSTEM
1
2
1en
off
no
off
0
1,5
1-4
MENU
Sound
Digital output
Analog output
Night mode
SELECT
OK
G
CH
CH
s
On
Off
L
r
TIMER
FSS
TV VOLUME
RETURN
CLEAR
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select On or Off, then press OK.
PLAY
4
5
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Remote Control Used
STANDBY
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select
in the top left
corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
MONITOR
TV / DVD
1
2
3
4
T / C
PLAY MODE REC. MODE
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select
in the next menu, then
press :.
1
2
3
6
Remote control used will be highlighted. Press :.
4
5
7
8
9
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select DVD Player or DVD
Recorder, then press OK. The factory setting is DVD Recorder. By
selecting DVD Recorder, you choose to operate the Recorder with its
supplied remote control (as shown at right and throughout this book).
If you have a Philips DVD Player and want to use its remote for the
Recorder, select DVD Player.You might not access all the Recorder’s
features unless you use the Recorder’s remote.
DISC
SYSTEM
0
1,5
1-4
MENU
SELECT
OK
CH
CH
W
X
Y
Z
a
~
1
2
1en
off
no
off
TIMER
FSS
Remote control
TV VOLUME
Remote control used
s
DVD Player
L
RETURN
CLEAR
DVD Recorder
PLAY
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
5
Glossary 65
AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system
from Dolby Labs.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has spe-
cific numerical values.Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your
equipment.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.
AUDIO Jacks: Red and white jacks that send audio to other equipment (TV, Stereo, etc.) (OUT) or
receive sound from other equipment (IN).
Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack: Sends digital audio to a Stereo, letting you adjust the volume
at the Stereo.The Stereo must have a Coaxial In jack.This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround
sound as heard in movie theaters.
Color system: There are various systems for transmitting television signals or a DVD picture, for
example PAL, SECAM, and NTSC. NTSC is the most common color system in the United States of
America. The Recorder automatically selects the correct color system of DVDs.
COMPONENTVIDEO Jacks: The OUT jacks send high-quality video to aTV that has Component
Video In jacks.The IN jacks allow the Recorder to receive high-quality video from other equipment, such
as a DVD Player. The OUT jacks are also compatible with Progressive Scan (if yourTV has Progressive
Scan).
Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use
the Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the Recorder. Sound is distributed through multiple channels.
DigitalVideo or i.LINK: Also known as ‘FireWire ’and ‘IEEE 1394.’ A cable for transfer of high band-
width digital signals as used by DigitalVideo camcorders or some Personal Computers.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.
DTS: DigitalTheater Systems.This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.The
formats were developed by different companies.
DVD+R: DVD+Recordable.These Discs can be recorded and finalized only once.
DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable.These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW or DVD+R.An Index Picture
represents each recording.
Letterbox: Widescreen format; aTV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video in full-width, with
black bars at the top and bottom of theTV screen.This format is similar to seeing a movie in a theater. If
the Disc does not include a letterbox format, selecting 4:3 letterbox may have no effect. (For example,
some DVDs are two-sided, with one side playing in widescreen format and the other side playing in a
normal format.)
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.
OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing just one button; select the switch-off
time in intervals of 30 minutes.
Pan & Scan: ATV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video with full-height picture, with one or
both sides of the picture trimmed to fit on yourTV screen. Some movie companies refer to this as
“reformatting the picture to fit yourTV screen.”
PBC: Playback Control.A special feature on aVideo CD or SuperVCD that enables interactive use.
PBS: Public Broadcast System.The PBS channel transmits data for Automatic clock setting.
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.
RGB: Red-Green-Blue.A top-quality video connection where red, green and blue components of a
video signal are carried through separate wires.This also is referred to as the component video connec-
tion.
S-Video: Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color.
VCD: Video Compact Disc. Similar to DVDs, but hold a smaller amount of recording.
VCR Plus+ System: Allows you to set a timer recording by entering a PlusCode number found in par-
ticipatingTV listings.
VIDEO Jacks: Yellow jacks that send picture to yourTV (OUT) or receive video from other equip-
ment (IN) (Camcorder,VCR, DVD Player, etc.).
Widescreen: ATV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately when you connect the
DVD Recorder to a widescreenTV.
66 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You
may be able to solve the problem yourself.
No power
•
•
Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the DVD Recorder.
Connect the supplied power cord securely to the MAINS (AC power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the
power cord firmly to an AC power outlet. Use only the supplied power cord.
•
Make sure the AC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet.
The buttons on the DVD Recorder do not work.
•
The Recorder may be in Dealer mode. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Press and hold Stop C and
OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder while you reconnect the power cord to power. When the time or --:--
appears on the display panel (within 6-10 seconds), release the buttons.
No picture
•
•
•
Make sure the TV power is on.
Check the video cables. Make sure the cable(s) are fastened securely to the Recorder and the TV.
Set your TV to the correctVideo In channel.These channels are usually near channel zero (0). Or, you may have a button on
the TV remote control that selects an Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your
lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the Recorder’s background picture on the TV screen.
You only need one video connection between the DVD Recorder and the TV. See page 9.
•
The picture is distorted; the picture is black and white during playback.
•
TVs have a color system standard, usually NTSC in the United States. If the Disc’s color system is different than your TV’s
color system, the picture may be distorted or colorless.
The Recorder cannot record in color if the TV channel or source is not providing color. In some situations, programs that
are broadcast in black and white cannot be recorded.
•
•
•
•
Check the Disc for fingerprints. Clean the Disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge in a straight line.
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.This is not a malfunction.
I
f you set Record mode to a low-quality speed, change to a higher-quality speed after you finish recording. Leaving the
Recorder set to a low-quality speed may affect the picture quality when playing DVDs later. See page 49.
The sound is distorted during Disc playback through a Stereo.
•
•
Do not connect any cables from the DVD Recorder to the Stereo’s “PHONO IN” jack.
Do not connect the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an analog jack (red or white) on the Stereo.
No sound
•
Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16. Remember, you only need one audio connection.
See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation.
•
•
Make sure cables are connected firmly to all equipment.
Select another channel, sound source, or Auxiliary station at your Stereo or TV. See your Stereo’s manual or TV’s manual for
details. Or, just continue selecting the different sound sources or modes on the Stereo or TV until you hear sound from the
Disc that is in the DVD Recorder. See pages 9-16.
•
•
•
Set Analog output or Digital output correctly, based on what equipment you connected to the Recorder. See pages 61-62.
You cannot hear MP3 play if you are using the Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack for sound from the Recorder.
Change the Audio setting of the DVD in the DVD Disc Menu.
A Disc recorded on this DVD Recorder will not play on a DVD Player.
•
In some cases, you can adapt the Disc at the DVD Recorder, then try it again in the Player.This procedure does not solve
the playability problem with all brands of Players. Furthermore, it may make the Disc incompatible with Players with which
the Disc was compatible before you modified the Disc.
To modify a Disc, place the Disc in the DVD Recorder’s disc tray. Do not close the tray.Then, press and hold the Number 2
button on the remote control until the tray closes.The Disc is now modified.Try it on the other Player.
If the Disc still will not play on the Player, repeat this procedure, but press and hold the Number 3 button instead until the
Recorder’s tray closes.
To return the Disc to its original version, repeat this process using the Number 1 button.
To adapt a Disc that was recorded on a different DVD Recorder, stop Disc play. Make sure the Disc Menu or INFO is not
on the screen. Press Record I.The following message will appear:“Disc has different menu. If you record on this disc the
menu will be replaced. Press OK to open tray or press REC to replace menu.” Press Record I.The “replacing menu” mes-
sage will appear.When that is finished, the Disc Information Screen will appear. Some information may be missing, for exam-
ple the recording mode.
•
•
•
To play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc first. See pages 50 or 52.
Editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players. See page 50.
An Audio CD will not play on the DVD Recorder.
Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected.This DVD Recorder may not play such copy-protected discs.
•
Helpful Hints (cont'd) 67
The DVD Recorder will not select some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.
•
The feature may not be available on the Disc. If it is not, an “X” will appear on the TV screen. Check the Disc case to see if
the Disc has the feature. If the Disc does not have the feature, the Recorder cannot create the feature.This is not a mal-
function of the Recorder.
Disc will not play.
•
Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is
facing up. See page 20.
•
•
Check the Access Control settings for the Disc. See pages 54-58.
Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this DVD
Recorder. See page 7.
•
See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped. Carefully clean the Disc.
See page 6.
The DVD Recorder does not respond to the remote control.
•
•
•
•
•
Aim the remote directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD Recorder (not toward your TV). See page 24.
Remove any obstacles between the DVD Recorder and the remote control.
Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control. See page 8.
Make sure you selected DVD Recorder as the Remote control used. See page 64.
The D symbol will appear briefly on the display panel each time the Recorder receives a signal from the remote.
If D appears, the remote signal is reaching the Recorder correctly.
Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.
•
•
•
See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 47.
You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected.You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc. See page 50.
You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder.“COPY PROTECT” may appear
on the display panel if you try to dub or record copyrighted material onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the Recorder.
The signal from your Antenna/Cable TV system must be strong enough to provide good channel reception. If the signal is
weak, if there is no signal, or if a channel has gone off the air, a recording will not occur.
•
•
Check the Disc. If the Disc is bad (scratched, warped, etc.) or if the Recorder cannot read the Disc, you cannot record.
“NO DISC” may appear on the display.
•
•
A timer recording may not occur if the power fails during the time the recording was supposed to occur.
If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the timer recording.
Another DVD Player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY :.
Press STOP C to exit the Index Picture Screen, then press PLAY :.
•
You need to access system information for service reasons.
Press SYSTEM MENU. may be selected. If it is not, press ; to select it. Press CH-9 repeatedly to
select , then press :. Press 9 until the system information appears.
•
The DVD Recorder does not work.
•
•
The DVD Recorder will not operate until you complete the Initial Setup. See pages 18-19.
Disconnect the power cord from the Recorder and the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try
to operate the Recorder again as usual.
If the Recorder still will not operate, disconnect the power cord from the Recorder again.Then, while pressing and holding
the STANDBY-ON y button on the front of the Recorder, reconnect the power cord.This resets the DVD Recorder to
the factory mode. Complete the Initial Setup again and reset any items you have adjusted during your use of the Recorder.
Messages or strange codes appear on the Recorder’s display.
•
•
•
•
Remove and reinsert the Disc.
Clean the Disc.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then reconnect the cord and try play as usual.
During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON? CO3” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel.This appears in addition to the Initial
Setup information that shows on your TV screen. (Initial Setup information is on pages 18-19.) “IS TV ON? CO3” indicates
you should turn on your TV and set it to the correctVideo In channel or channel 3. See pages 9-16 to determine the cor-
rectVideo In channel for your connection. Or, see your TV manual for details.
There are error messages that apply to recording problems. See page 45.
•
All of the DVD Recorder’s system menu is not visible.
•
Certain TVs may not show the entire system menu on the TV screen. If the upper or top portion of the Recorder’s system
menu does not appear properly, this is a TV-related issue. It is not an improper functioning of the Recorder.
68 DiagnosticTest
If you are still having trouble with the Recorder after checking Helpful Hints and other information in
this manual, you may perform a Diagnostic Test on the Recorder. Follow the steps below.
Disconnect the power cord from the Recorder’s MAINS (AC Power) jack on the
rear of the Recorder.
1
Press and hold the Play : button on the front of the Recorder while you reconnect
the power cord to the Recorder. “BUSY” will appear on the display panel, along with a
counter number. Release Play :. The counter will reach zero (0) when the test is finished.
2
Momentarily,“FAIL” or “PASS” will appear on the display panel.
If “FAIL” appears, your Recorder needs repair. Contact the Philips Customer Care Center for
the Authorized Service Center nearest you.
If “PASS” appears, the Recorder apparently has no failure.The problem may be incorrect inter-
pretation of the operating instructions, a wrong Disc in use, or incorrect connections. Contact
the Philips Customer Care Center for further assistance in solving the problem.
3
If there is no failure, disconnect the power cord again, then reconnect it to the Recorder and an
AC power outlet.The DVD Recorder will be ready for regular use.
4
Specifications 69
DISC FORMATS SUPPORTED
AUDIO FORMAT
Disc type
DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-RW (Video format)
DVD-R
DVD-Video
SVCD
Video CD
Audio CD
CD-R
Playback
Recording
Compressed digital
• Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Play
Multi-channel
Recording
2-channel
16 bit,
fs 48 kHz
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—
—
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
• DTS
• MPEG1
• MPEG2
Multi-channel
2-channel
Multi-channel
Uncompressed digital (SPDIF - Sony Philips Digital Interface)
• PCM
2-channel
16, 20, 24 bit
fs 48, 96 kHz
—
CD-RW
DVD+REWRITABLE DISC FORMAT
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Medium
Diameter
Phase-Change ReWritable
12 cm
DA Converter
AD Converter
DVD
24 bit
Capacity (single side)
Recording time
4.7 Gbyte
16 bit
fs 96 kHz
fs 48 kHz
M1
M2
M2x
M3
M4
M6
1 hour
4 Hz -44 kHz
4 Hz -22 kHz
2 hours
2.5 hours
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
Video CD
Audio CD
Signal-Noise (1kHz)
Dynamic Range (1kHz)
Crosstalk (1kHz)
Distortion/Noise (1kHz)
fs 44.1 kHz 4 Hz -20 kHz
fs 44.1 kHz 4 Hz -20 kHz
105 dB
100 dB
110 dB
90 dB
TV STANDARD
PAL/SECAM NTSC
Scan Frequency
Number of lines
Playback
Recording
Internal tuner
50Hz
625
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—
60Hz
525
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FRONT CONNECTIONS
DV (DigitalVideo) In
S-Video In
IEEE 1394 4-pin
Hosiden 4-pin
Cinch (yellow)
Cinch (white/red)
Video In
Audio Left/Right In
VIDEO FORMAT
REAR CONNECTIONS
Digital Compression
MPEG2 for DVD
MPEG1 forVCD
ComponentVideo In
ComponentVideo Out
S-Video In
Cinch (green/blue/red)
Cinch (green/blue/red)
Hosiden 4-pin
VIDEO RESOLUTION
50Hz
60Hz
S-Video Out
Hosiden 4-pin
DVD-Video/
Video In
Video Out
Audio L/R In (2x)
Audio L/R Out (2x)
Digital Audio Out
Cinch (yellow)
Cinch (yellow)
DVD+RW(HQ/SP)
• Horiz.Resolution
•Vertical Resolution
DVD+RW (LP/EP)
• Horiz.Resolution
•Vertical Resolution
VCD
720 pixels1
576 lines
720 pixels1
480 lines
Cinch (white/red)
Cinch (white/red)
1 coaxial
IEC958 for CDDA /LPCM
IEC1937 for MPEG2,
Dolby Digital
Coaxial 75 ohms
Coaxial 75 ohms
Standard (IEC type)
360 pixels2
576 lines
360 pixels2
480 lines
• Horiz.Resolution
•Vertical Resolution
352 pixels
288 lines
352 pixels
240 lines
RF Antenna In
RF TV Out
Power
1
equivalent to 500 lines on your TV
equivalent to 250 lines on your TV
2
POWER SUPPLY
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
AC power
Power supply
polarized (IEC)
100 -120V AC
50/60 Hz
Operation
Low-power standby 3 W
DA Converter
AD Converter
Signal handling
Video Out
10-bit
9-bit
Components
1Vpp into 75 Ohm
Y: 1Vpp into 75 Ohm
C: 0.300Vpp into 75 Ohm
Power consumption
29 W
S-Video Out
ComponentVideo/
Progressive Scan Out
Y: 1Vpp into 75 Ohm
PB: 0.7Vpp into 75 Ohm
PR: 0.7Vpp into 75 Ohm
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d): 17 x 3 x 13 inches
Net weight: 8.8 lbs.
70 Limited Warranty
DVD Recorder
One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange
This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service.
A sales receipt or other document showing that you pur-
chased the product is considered proof of purchase.
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a
service call.
WHAT IS COVERED?
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For
one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and
labor is free. After one year from the day of purchase, you pay
for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor
charges.
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When
the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at
the center. Centers may keep defective parts.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered
only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on
the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parts also expires.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied war-
ranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fit-
ness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. Because some states do no
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last,
this limitation may not apply to you.)
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within
the control of Philips.
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other war-
ranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, includ-
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or ing any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to
particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circum-
stances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or conse-
enable it to operate in any country other than the country quential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the
for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifi-
cations.
possibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to,
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copy-
righted.)
Please record below the model and serial numbers found on
the product.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty regis-
tration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if
necessary.
MODEL # ________________________________
SERIAL # ________________________________
• a product that is used for commercial or institutional pur-
poses (including but not limited to rental purposes).
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where the prod-
uct is officially distributed by Philips. In countries where
Philips does not distribute the product, the local Philips ser-
vice organization will attempt to provide service (although
there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and tech-
nical manual(s) are not readily available).
MAKE SUREYOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
proof of purchase.Attach it to the owner’s manual and keep
both nearby.Also keep the original box and packing material
in case you need to return your product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171
EL6506E003 / 09-02
Information Index 71
ac power cord . . . . . . .10-16,25 dvd/tv button/switch . . . . . . . .23 play full title . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
access control . . . . . . . . . .54-58 dvd recorder features menu . .59 play mode button . . . . . . .22, 40 timer button . . . . . . . .23, 42-44
add/delete channels . . . . . . . .26
play once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 timer information box . . . .32-33
analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51 playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 timer recording . . . . . . . . .42-43
angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31, 36 erase disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 playback audio . . . . . . . . . . . .63 title/disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . .34
antenna jack . . . . . . . . .10-16, 25 erase this title . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 playback control . . . . . . . . . . .53 title settings menu . . . . . . . . .47
append recording . . . . . . . . . .48 erasing timer recordings . . . . .44 playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 title/track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .22 error messages . . . . . . . . . . . .45 pluscode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 45 tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
audio button . . . . . . . . . . .22, 35
audio in/out jacks . . .9,12-15, 25 fast motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 preserving memories . . . . . . .17 tv/dvd button . . . . . . . . . .22, 46
audio language . . . .18, 30, 35, 63 favorite scene selection . . . . .51 previous tv jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16, 25
power cord . . . . . . . . .10-16, 25 tuner information box . . . .32-33
j
auto chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 filter mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 button . . . . . . . . . .23, 24, 34, 38 tv shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 60
auto resume . . . . . . . . . . .20, 53 finalize disc . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 52 progressive scan . . . . . . . .12, 60 tv volume +/- buttons . . . . . . .22
automatic channel
programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 frame-by-frame playback . .30, 37
front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 quick disc playback . . . . . . . . .20
batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 fss button . . . . . . . . . . .23, 48, 51 quick recording . . . . . . . . . . . .21 vcr connections/recording . . .17
forward searching . . . . . . . . . .38 protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
user preference settings . . . . .30
black level shift . . . . . . . . . . . .60
VCR Plus+channels . . . . . . . . .27
glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 VCR Plus+ timer recording . .43
rec/otr I button . . . . .21-22, 41 video cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
cable box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
cam1/cam2 jacks . . . . .17, 21, 24 helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67 rec mode button . . . . . . . .23, 49 video (cvbs) jacks . .14, 17, 24-25
camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 hidden chapter . . . . . . . . . . . .51 record I button . . . . . . . . . . .24 video in channel (tv) . . . . . . . . .9
camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 home videotape duplication . .17 record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
change code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 record one channel/
video shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
change country . . . . . . . . . . . .58 watch another . . . . . . . . . . . .46 visible chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
channel buttons . . . . . . . . . . .22 in ext 1/2 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . .25 record settings . . . . . . . . . . . .49
channel programming . . . . . . .26 index picture screen . . . . . . . .32 recording audio . . . . . . . . . . .63 warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 information boxes . . . . . . . . .33 region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 widescreen tv . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
chapter markers . . . . . . . .48, 51 initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 remote control . . . . . . . . .22-23
chapter/track selection . . . . . .34 insert chapter marker . . . . . . .51 remote control tv operation .23 “x” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 31
child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29 remote control used . . . . . . .64
cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 “ISTV ON? C03” . . . . . . . . . .18 remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .24 zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 36
clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
clear timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 language . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19, 63 repeat a-b . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 40
clock setting . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 letterbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 65 repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . .40
coaxial (digital audio out)
limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . .70 resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 53
jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 25, 61 lock/unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 return button . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
code (access control) . . . . . . .54
reverse searching . . . . . . . . . .38
color systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 M1 - M6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
component video
make edits compatible . . . . . .50 safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 56
in/out jacks . . . . . . . . .12, 25, 60 mains (AC power) jack . . . . . .25 safe record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 menu bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 safety precautions . . . . . . . . .4-6
contents of package . . . . . . . . .6 menu language . . . . . . . . . .18, 63 sap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
contents, table of . . . . . . . . . . .3 menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . .11
controls, remote . . . . . . . .22-23 monitor button . . . . . .21-22, 41 scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 39
copying videotapes . . . . . . . . .17
searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
current chapter . . . . . . . . . . .51 name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 select button . . . . . . . . . . .22, 42
new index picture . . . . . . . . . .51 slow motion . . . . . . . .30, 31, 38
daylight saving . . . . . . . . . .28-29 next G button . . . . .23, 34, 38 sound mode . . . . . . . .30, 37, 62
delete all markers . . . . . . . . . .51 night mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
delete chapter marker . . . . . .51 ntsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 st (stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
diagnostic test . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 number buttons . . . . . . . . . . .23 standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
digital audio . . . . . . . . . .9, 16, 61
standby y button . . . . . . .20, 22
digital output . . . . . . . . . . .16, 61 ok button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 standby-on y button . . . . . . .24
dimmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 on-screen symbols . . . . . . . . .31 status box . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 59
disc bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 one-touch recording . . . . . . . .41 stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63
disc information screen . . . . .50 open/close A button . . . . . . .24 stereo connections . . . . . .15-16
disc lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57
still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
disc menu button . . . . . . .22, 34 pal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 stop C button . . . . . . .20-22, 24
disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 panscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 subtitles . . . . . . . . .19, 30, 35, 63
disc name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 parental level . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 sur (surround) . . . . . . . . . .37,62
disc pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 pause k button . . . . . . . .23, 37 svcd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 24 pbc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 s-video in/out jacks . . .13, 17, 25
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 pbs channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 system menu button . . . . . . . .22
display panel . . . . . . . . . . .24, 59 pc connections . . . . . . . . . . . .17
divide title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 pcm only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 T/C button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
dolby surround . . . . . . . . .37, 62 picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . .60 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . .3
dts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 play always . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
dv (digital video) . . . . . . . .17, 24 play : button . . . . . . . .20, 23-24 time search . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 39
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