Philips DVDR600VR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R CHOOSING THANK PHILIPS NEED HELP FAST READ YOUR QUICK USE GUIDE AND OR OWNER S MANUAL FIRSTFOR QUICK TIPSTHAT MAKE USING YOUR PHILIPS PRODUCTMORE ENJOYABLE IF YOU HAVE READYOURINSTRUCTIONSAND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE YOU MAY ACCESSOUR ONLINE HELPAT WWW P4C PHILIPS COM OR CALL I 800 53 1 0039 WHILE WITH YOUR PRODUCT PHILIPS ...

Page 2: ...ILIPS product P S To get the most from your PHILIPS purchase be sure to complete and return your Product Registration Card at once Know these safety symbols CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IP_SIOE REFER SERVICING TO O_LIFIED SERVICE PERBOI_NEL This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material _ within unit cause an electrical s...

Page 3: ...ment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fl om 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 interferenc...

Page 4: ... 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 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm ...

Page 5: ...VD Duplication 44 Timer Recording DVD mode only 45 VCR Plus Timer Recording DVD mode only 46 Erasing Timer Recordings 47 Error Messages 48 Record One Channel VVatch Another DVD mode 49 Title Settings Menu S0 Append Recording Chapter Markers 51 Record Settings 52 Disc Editing Editing Disc Information Screen 53 Editing 54 Finalize Disc S5 Additional Disc Features and Setup Options Auto Resume Playba...

Page 6: ...me Search Timer Recording _ VCR Plus Programming Package Contents DVD andVideo Cassette Recorder Remote control with two AA batteries One blank Philips DVD RW One RF coaxial cable black with silver tip with single prong in center of tip _ One set of Audio red and white tips and Video yellow tips cables _ This owner s manual a Quick Use Guide and registration materials Environmental Information You...

Page 7: ...or audio recorder before playing on the Philips Recorde_ Only audio and MP3 contents will play DVD Region Codes and Color Systems DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them with the Recorder DVDs must be labelled forALL 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...

Page 8: ... remote conu ol See page 36 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 32 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 Upgrades Ifa prerecord...

Page 9: ...annel 3 only if you connect the Recorder directly to a TV as shown on page 10 Otherwise Video In channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN AUDIO VIDEO orA V IN EXT1 or EXT2 or External In etc These channels often are nearTV channel zero 0 O_ 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 O_ go to your lowest TV ...

Page 10: ...o a power outlet Press STANDBY ON O to turn on the Recorder Turn on theTV power Set it to channel 3 You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the T_L The Initial Setup screenwill appear the first time you turn on the Recorder Go to page 18 to continue You may need to use channel 4 at your TV instead While IS TV ON C03 appears on the Recorder s display pa...

Page 11: ... on the Recorder Set the Recorder to channel 3 or 4 your Cable Box Satellite Receiver s output chan nel if you used an RF coaxial cable to connect the Cable Box Satellite Receiver to the Recorder Set the Recorder to EXT 2 if you used those jacks on the Recorder to connect to the Cable Box Satellite Receiver Turn on theTV and the Cable Box Satellite Receiver Set theTV to channel 3 to receive the pi...

Page 12: ...step You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct ComponentVideo In channel Turn on theTV power Set theTV to the ComponentVideo In chan nel It is not channel 3 or 4 when you use ComponentVideo See your TV owner s manual for details Your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects the ComponentVideo In channel Or go to your lowestTV channel and...

Page 13: ...y be labelled RF In Antenna In or 75 ohm Check your TV s manual for derails Connect the power cords of the Recorder and theTV to a power outlet Press STANDBY ON O to turn on the Recorder 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 You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on theTV and have it on the correct...

Page 14: ...ohm Check your TV manual for details Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power outlet Press STANDBY ON O to turn on the Recorder 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 You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on theTV and have it on the correct Video In channel Turn on theTV ...

Page 15: ...he Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or sound source Refer to the Stereo owner s manual Press STANDBY ON to turn on the Recorder If IS TV 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 You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on theTV and have it on the correct Video In channel Turn on theTV pow...

Page 16: ... on the display panel you need to turn on your TV and set it to the correctVideo In channel See next step You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on theTV and have it on the correct Video In channel Turn on theTV power Set theTV to the correctVideo In channel This is not channel 3 or 4 if you are using the connection shown See yourTV manual YourTV remote may have a button or switch...

Page 17: ...the connection details on pages 10 16 Or simply go to channel 5 on your TV then change channels down until you see the 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 To watch or record the material playing on the other equipment press MONITOR to put the Recorder in Monitor mode Press or to select CAM1 at the R...

Page 18: ...If the setup screens do not appea_ your Recorder has been set up previously You can change setup items late_ See the pages listed at each step below for each feature Press STANDBY ON O to turn on the Recorder The Menu Language screen will appear first Press or to choose English Espanol or Francais then press the OK button The Recorder s menus displays and messages will he in the language you selec...

Page 19: ... 9 Press OKto 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 IN 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 To reset TV channels later or to add delete new channel choices later ...

Page 20: ...ight will appear on the front of the Recorder If the power is already on press VCR to put the Recorder inVCR mode TheVCR light will appear on the front of the Recorder Press PLAY If Press STOP to stop playback Press _ to rewind the videotape After the videotape stops press OPEN CLOSE EJECT _ to remove the videotape Turn on theT_ Insert a videotapeinthe cassette compartment PHILIPS Helpful Hint You...

Page 21: ...ow the instruc tions in the DVD Disc menu If you are playing a DVD RW DVD R the Index Picture Screen will appear See page 34 Press or 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 I 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 beginni...

Page 22: ...at matches the jack to which you connected the other equipment Seepage 17 If you are using a Cable Box Satellite Receiver set the Recorder to channel 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 Seepage I t Press DVD REC ...

Page 23: ... Philips TVs The TVVOLUNE buttons do not work with all TVs TV MUTE Button Press to mute the sound on some Philips TVs The TV MUTE button does not work with all TVs STANDBY ON Button Pressto turn on or off the power of the Recorder TV VIDEO Button Press to switch between TV and Video positions InVideo position watch a Disc video tape or watch record TV pro grams changing channels at the Recorder Us...

Page 24: ...lose the Disc tray in DVD mode Press to eiect a videotape in VCR mode 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 Recorder or make a Disc recording See page 22 CLEAR Button In DVD mode press to delete the last entry of information into a menu Press to clear a timer recording S...

Page 25: ...dJngvJdeotape is__ U U VcI_U U_I_ J DvDU is in the Recorder Appears during DVD toVCR or VCR light Orange This light appears when the Recorder is in VCR mode You can only watch videotapes when the VCR light is on P Indicates the LP _selected tape 3LP Appears if videotape play is paused or during slow motion videotape play Appears during videotape play speed VCR to DVD duplication Indicates the elap...

Page 26: ...ars when the Recorder is in DVD mode RECORD Button DVD Press to start a Disc recording See page 22 PLAY I1_ Button DVD Pressto start Disc playback See page 21 STOP Button DVD Pressto stop Disc playback See page 21 DVD Display Panel Shows Disc status in DVD mode DVD REC RDER Dw nw n _ORD NC ST_ _D DUBBING Button Press to start DVD toVCR orVCR to DVD duplication See pages 44 and 73 IR infrared Remot...

Page 27: ...r equipment See page 17 CONPONENTVIDEO IN Y PB PR jacks red green blue Connect these jacks to the ComponentVideo Out iacks of option al video equipment for example a DVD Player See page 17 AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the Recorder_ DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack Connect a coaxial digital audio cable not supplied here and to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack ...

Page 28: ...d press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menu You are finished PHILIPS To add or delete additional channels press to select Add Delete Channels then go to step 5 i Installation Aut0CII Pr0glalnmillg Press I_ A channel list will appea_ Beside each channel numbe_ you will see Delete or Add Press or to select the channel you want to add or delete then press _1 or I1_ to choose Add or Delete for t...

Page 29: ...ond menu screen then press I_ to enter the Installation menu Press or to selectVCR Plus Ch channel then press I_ hl_tallati0n Auto ChProgramming Add_Delete Channels I VCR Plus ch I TimdDat_ OaNe An_enna Toexi_ p_ss SYST M MENU 5 Press or to select aVCR Plus Ch number then press _1 or I_ to enter the corresponding Channel number from yourTV guide list Refer to the list from your local newspaper orT...

Page 30: ...m Press OK Press to choose Daylight Saving Press _1 or I_ to choose On Off or Auto then press OK Choose Auto ifyou want the clock set according to the PBS station s Daylight Savings Time schedule Time date Automatic PBSOha_ael 010 Tme Zone _uto Tostore Press OK PHILIPS Press to chooseTime Zone Press _1 or I_ repeatedly to choose your time zone then press OK If you want the Recorder to use the time...

Page 31: ... will be highlighted Press _1 or I_ 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 Press to choose AM PM then press _1 or I_ to choose AM or PM Press OK TV_EO 0n_ mM R MON_ O_NNEL _ SYSTEM PHILIPS Press to chooseYear then press _1 or I_ to choose the current year Press OK Press to choose Month t...

Page 32: ...ally Audio Language If the current DVD has multiple audio soundtracks choose one here For example some DVDs let you play the movie in other languagesor hear a director s commentary during playback Check the Disc case for details Seepage 37 Subtitle Language If the current Disc has subtitles select a language here See page 37 Angle Select to choose a different camera angle if available during DVD p...

Page 33: ...ffled play press PLAY MODE repeatedly until shuffle appears on the TV screen _Scan The first 10 seconds of each Chapter Track will play See page 41 _ Angle Multiple angles are available See page 38 _ Locl ed The current Disc is Locked and cannot play Seepages 57 61 _Safe The current Disc is authorized for playback See pages 57 61 _ X The feature you just attempted is not available on the current D...

Page 34: ...old the Next _ button to scroll through the Disc Bar Moving through the recordings by pressing or also moves the Disc Pointer On a DVD RW resume play or recording from this point by pressing OK for playback or DVD REC 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 sp...

Page 35: ...Antenna or Cable TV signalto the ANTEN NA IN jack on the Recorder See pages 10 16 Press MONITOR to go into Monitor mode and viewTV channels Current TV channel No signal Channel is not receivable or no equipment is connected to the designated jack Copy protected signal Timer Information box Displays the start time or date of the next scheduled timer recording and appears in the Index Picture Screen...

Page 36: ...N_ORC_L pLAy _t n _c STOP DVDt_ C Chapter Track Selection _Before you begin make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder Press Next _ during play to go to the nextTracldChapter Press Previous I_1_1 once to return to the beginning of the currentTrack Chapter Press Previous I_1_1 repeatedly to step back to previous Tracks Chapters Or to go dir...

Page 37: ...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 _E_O_ N_O VCR P _ _l_R _N_ C_L vc nEc STO D _ REO ii i MO_ pLAYMODE_JDD pAUSE o Subtitles Some DVDs include subtitles in different languages Or material you recorded onto a DVD RW or DVD R might include subtitles To choose sub...

Page 38: ...zoomed picture without the Menu Bar TV_EO _R _ mM R MON_ORCk_N_L play To return to regular play press PLAY I__ Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar again Camera Angle Some DVDs include scenes recorded from different angles or perspectives To watch segments from a different angle follow these steps _ Before you begin make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on th...

Page 39: ...STEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar Sound Choose a sound setting based on the capabilities of the equipment to which you connected the Recorder See pages 10 16 and 65 _ Before you begin make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder During play press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar I appears at the top of the TV screen Press I_ repeatedly to select n_ in...

Page 40: ...in Select 0 or press PAUSE on the remote conu ol to pause the pic ture st OPE_0LOS W_EO play _P_c STOP D_gREO MODE pLAy_ oDE AUO_O PAU_ 4 4 2o 3 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Ba_ Searching _ Before you begin make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the fi ont of the Recorder To search a Disc at four times the normal speed press and hold Next I_ or Previous...

Page 41: ...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 Press OK After a few seconds play will resume at the point you selected Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the M...

Page 42: ...DE to choose off or until all the repeat symbols or messages disappear from the screen OPE_LOS 7V_EO _R _ mM R MON_ORO_ANNEL _R PEC 8TOP DVDPEO i MC_ pLAyI_DE AL DD pAUS Repeat A B You also may set the Recorder to play only a specific portion of a Title Chapter or Track repeatedly Follow these steps _ Before you begin make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the ...

Page 43: ...re for recording Or use Safe Record to have the Recorder automatically find the empty space at the end of a DVD RVV this prevents overwriting other recordings To do so press and hold DVD REC for about two seconds or until SAFE REC appears on the Recorder s display panel Then press DVD REC repeatedly to choose the time length you want for your recording If you press DVD REC only once or press and h...

Page 44: ...sc tray Use or to select a blank Disc portion on which you can make the new recording _ SJ_ Press REC MODE to choose a recording speed Seepage 52 PressVCR so theVCR light appears on the front of the Recorder again Press D DUBBING on the front of the Recorder The unit will be in _ _Y recording standby mode Press D DUBBING on the front of the Recorder again to start recording REC will appear on the ...

Page 45: ...h you want recording to begin in hours and minutes Press SELECT repeatedly to choose AN or PM When the Start time is correct press I_ End will be selected Press or 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 I_ Rec Mode Record Mode will be selected Press or to choose a recording speed I 11 1 12 M2x 1 13 1 14 or...

Page 46: ...e 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 29 Timer VCRPlus system PMsO0de numbe I I M0_Pf_eekly Tost0fe P ess SELEDT P ess Ol_ i 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 VO Plus...

Page 47: ...neath Clear Timen Timel TirnelList Clear tin el 10 25122 09 OOAI_ 09 30AMM1 I Switch off timerrecoldil g Toexit Toclear Press TIMER Pless OK Press OK to erase the timer recording Timer Cleared will appear at the bottom of the screen briefly then the Timer List will reappean If you decide not to erase the timer recording press the VCR Plus TIMER button instead The Timer List will reappean Press VCR...

Page 48: ... Thursday or Friday Clock not set You cannot access the Timer menu if the clock is not set The clock setting screen appears when you select Timer menu See pages 30 31 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 t...

Page 49: ...ontrol to reselect theTV channel at which you usually view the Recorder This may be aVideo In channel or channel 3 or 4 depending on how you connected the Recorder to the TV The channel being recorded will reappear on the TV screen _I PressTV VlDEO on the Recorder s remote control to _ return the Recorder toVlDEO position VIDEO will appear briefly on the Recorder s display panel To stop recording ...

Page 50: ...the next or previous char acter press _1 or I_ Repeat this process until you have finished naming the Title When the Title is complete press OK Storing name will appear while the name is stored Play full title Press OK The Disc will play from the beginning of the Title you selected wt_o v_ Plus _ N_EOR _NN_ sYS_ PHILIPS _ Erase this title Press OK The Recorder will ask you to confirm that you real...

Page 51: ... and overwrite the video material beyond this point includ ing later Titles Press STOP to stop recording _E_O_ w_o VCn Fh_44TJMER MONfrOR CNANN L D_C SySIEf _ Chapter Markers Chapter Markers let you move easily through recordings by pressing Next or Previous I_1_1 to select a chapter during play This lets you access specific points on a DVD RW DVD R much as you would choose a Chapter on a DVD _ Be...

Page 52: ...the Recorder will insert a Chapter marker every five to six minutes during recording To disable this feature select Off You can insert additional Chapter markers after recording See page 54 Or insert Chapter markers during recording See page 51 Filter mode Press _1 or I_ to choose Stndrd Standard or Sport then press OK Select Sport to improve recording of images that move quickly Otherwise choose ...

Page 53: ...les 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 PHILIPS _ Erase disc DVD RW only Press OK This will erase all titles Press OK to confirm will appea_ Press OK again to begin erasing If you decide not to erase the Disc press _1 Erasing disc appears until erasing is com plete When the Disc ...

Page 54: ...rent Chapte_ This option is not always available PHILIPS _ If you select Delete all markers press OK This will delete all markers in this title Press OK to confirm will appea_ Press OK again If you decide not to delete all markers press _1 This option is not always available _ If you select New Index Picture press PAUSE to choose a frame of picture during play This frame will become the miniature ...

Page 55: ...er is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the fi ont of the Recorde_ Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select T_ in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen Press repeatedly to select _3 in the second screen then press I_ Press repeatedly to select Finalize disc Finalize disc appears in the menu only when an unfinalized DVD R is in the Recorder Press OK Finalizing ...

Page 56: ...P_C STO_ DVDREO ii ii ii 15 o I o4 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus 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 Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select T_ in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen Press repeatedly to select _3 in the second screen then press I_ P...

Page 57: ...enu bar at the top of the TV screen Press repeatedly to select _3 on the second screen then press I_ Access control will be selected Press I_ again then press the Number buttons to enter your old four digit code When doing this the first time enter any four numbers you prefecYou will have to enter the same code exactly twice This will set your code for the first time Press repeatedly to select Cha...

Page 58: ...t _ in the second screen then press II_ Access control will be highlighted Press I_ again then press the Number buttons to enter your four digit code See page 57 Child lock will be highlighted Press I1_ Press or to select Locked _ or Unlocked _ then press OK If you chose Locked unauthorized or Locked Discs will not play unless you enter your four digit code PHILIPS Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the ...

Page 59: ...Lock to _ Locked See page 58 If you later decide to loci the Disc so it will not play always When you insert the Disc safe _ appearson theTV screen Press STOP while safe _ is on the TV screen Locked _ will appea_ If the Disc continues playing press STOP again to stop playback You may need to turn off the Recorder or remove the Disc before the Disc is completely Locked The next time you turn on the...

Page 60: ...gain then press the Number buttons to enter your four digit code i i__ Au_0 0su 0 _i i _ i Fin_ iz0di c Press to select Parental level then press I_ Press or or the Number buttons to select a rating then press OK Select 0 to deactivate Parental level All Discs will play Choose a rating between 1 8 and Discs with the same rating or lower will play Higher rated Discs will not play Enter the four dig...

Page 61: ...so refer to your Disc case for more information _ Before you begin make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select T_ in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen Press repeatedly to select _ in the second screen then press I1_ Access control will be highlighted Press I_ again then pres...

Page 62: ...efly 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 33 I otl no otl _ Feature _ _ _lalus b_x _ Standby db If you selected Standby press or 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 ...

Page 63: ...s or 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 _ If you selected Video shift press _1 or I1_ 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 _ If you selected Component video output press SELECT repeatedly to choose Inter...

Page 64: ...Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorden Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select T_ in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen Press repeatedly to select then press I_ 3 Digital output will be selected Press I1 Press or to select Off PCM only or All then press OK Select Off if you did not use the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack _ Select PCM only if you us...

Page 65: ...ecorden Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select T_ in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen Press repeatedly to select 4 then press II Press to select Analog output then press I1 Press or to select Stereo or Surround then press OK Select Stereo to hear sound from the left and right audio channels if the Recorder is connected to a Stereo TV _ Select Surround if your audio equ...

Page 66: ...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 broadcast in stereo or second audio SAP will appear on the display panel when the cur rent TV channel ...

Page 67: ...YSTEM MENU to remove the menus Remote Control Used Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select TJ in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen J_ Press repeatedly to select _ in the second menu screen _ then press I_ Remote control used will be highlighted Press I_ Press or to select DVD Player or DVD Recorder then press OK The factory setting is DVD Recorde_ By selecting DVD Record...

Page 68: ...s recording oo2 Current TV channel st Audio available on current TV channel Stereo or SAP 0 00 00 _Videotape counter Current videotape speed VCR REC STOP DVOREC MODEpLAyfToDE AUtO PAUSE VOLUME _lv_ s_2H PHILIPS Helpful Hint When you turn on the Recorder in VCR mode the dis play appears for five seconds You cannot access a videotape status display when viewing a still picture during slow motion or ...

Page 69: ...ars briefly on theTV screen Details about tape speed are on page 79 Press CHANNEL A V or the Number buttons to select the TV channel to record PressVCR REC to start recording REC will appear on the VCR display panel To pause the recording press PAUSE once REC will flash in theVCR display panel To resume recording pressVCR REC or press PAUSE again REC will reappear Turn on the T_ Insert a videotape...

Page 70: ...nel being recorded use theTV remote control to return to channel 03 or 04 at theTV Or if you connected the Recorder to the TV using audio and video cables return to the TV s correctVideo In channel Details are on page 14 PressTV VlDEO on the Recorder s remote control to put the Recorder inVlDEO position VIDEO will appear briefly on the Recorder s display paneLThe channel being recorded will appear...

Page 71: ...ecord PressVCR REC repeatedly until the desired recording length 30 minutes to eight hours appears on theTV screen Recording will begin REC will appear on theVCR display panel Stopping an OTR To stop an OTR before recording is finished press STOP on the remote control or STOP EJECT_ VCR on the front of the Recorder To cancel the OTR but continue recording pressVCR REC repeatedly until only appears...

Page 72: ...t the unit in VCR mode if necessary Turn on theTV and set it to channel 03 To use channel 04 instead see page 10 Point the remote control at Recorder 2 Press CHANNEL A V to select EXT2 or CAM1 See Helpful Hints at right Press REC MODE to select SP or SLP as the tape recording speed at Recorder 2 Press RECORD VCR on the front of Recorder 2 then press PLAY I_ VCR on the front of Recorder 1 To stop r...

Page 73: ...TV and set it to channel 3 4 or its Video Input With the Recorder in VCR mode press REC MODE until the desired tape speed SP or SLP appears briefly on the screen Details about tape speed are on page 79 Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder Press D DUBBING on the front of the Recorder The unit will be in recording standby mode REC will flash in theVCR display _anel DVD_VOR...

Page 74: ...EAR to reset the counter to zero II o oo oo Press DISPLAY to remove the status display When you later want to return to this point on the tape press DISPLAY while play is stopped so you can see the counter on theTV screen Press _ or INN As the tape rewinds or forwards watch the counte_ When it approaches or reaches zero press PLAY I_ to play the tape PHILIPS i felpTull fint s You may only set the ...

Page 75: ... at the beginning of each recording Essentially an Index Mark is a bookmark Find the start of a recording by following these steps ProssVCR then press SEARCH MODE until the INDEX SEARCH display appears on theTV screen INDEX SEARCH 2 Within 30 seconds enter the number of programs you want to skip using the Number buttons For a single digit numbe_ press 0 first For example enter 0 3 for the third In...

Page 76: ...n To advance the still picture one frame at a time press PAUSE repeatedly _E_O_ _H_O _ _ mM R MON_ C_L Toreleasethestillpictureandreturntoplayback press PLAY _ PHILIPS Viewing a Slow Motion Picture During tape playback press SLOW The tape will play in slow motion To return to normal playback press PLAY I_ Hi Fi stereo When playing a videotape that was recorded in Hi Fi audio press AUDIO to switch ...

Page 77: ...elf Automatic Tracking Adjustment TheVCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible picture quality With some recordings however you may get a better picture using manual tracking Manual Tracking To manually adjust the tracking during normal or slow motion playback of a videotape press CHANNEL A V on the remote Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking when you press STOP or ins...

Page 78: ...cks 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 your TV has Progressive Scan The IN jacks cannot receive Progressive Scan video 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 th...

Page 79: ...clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colo_ Tape Speeds how fast the video cassette u avels during a recording or playback The faster the tape speed the better the picture quality Slower tape speeds affect picture quality but you can record more onto a videotape SP standard play fastest tape speed recording time for aT120 tape is approximately two hours best picture...

Page 80: ...t cloth wiping from the center to the edge in a straight line Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appea_ This is not a malfunction If 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 late_ See page 52 Connect the Recorder directly to ...

Page 81: ... IN iacks on your TV the stereo light on the TV might not glow If theVCR status display indicates you are receiving stereo you are Details are on page 68 Only tapes recorded in Hi Fi audio will play in Hi Fi audio Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in monaural single channel audio Cleaning the Video Heads Your Recorder automatically cleans the video heads of theVCR each time you insert a tap...

Page 82: ...s disc the menu will be replaced Press OK to open tray or press REC to replace menu Press RECORD The replacing menu message will appea_When that is finished the Disc Information Screen will appea_ Some information may be missing for example the recording mode To play a DVD R on another DVD Player finalize the Disc first See pages 53 and 55 Editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Di...

Page 83: ... video cable as described 0n pages 10 and 14 Make sure the video cassette has a record tab Details are on page 69 Another DVD Player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY I1_ Press STOP to exit the Index Picture Screen then press PLAY I1_ You need to access system information for service reasons Press SYSTEM MENU Press _1 to select T Press repeatedly to select _ in the second m...

Page 84: ...the lens Checking the Laser or Lens If the Recorder does not operate as described in this manual the Recorder s laser may be dirty Consult an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the Recorder from cold to warm sur roundings Playing a Disc is not possible then Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the Recorde...

Page 85: ...Resolution 288 lines 240 lines 1 equivalent to 500 lines on yourTV 2 equivalent to 250 lines on yourTV VIDEO PERFORMANCE DA Converter 10 bit AD Converter 9 bit Signal handling Components Video Out 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm S Video Out Y 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm C 0 300Vpp into 75 Ohm Component Video Progressive Scan Out Y 1Vpp into 75 Ohm PB 0 7Vpp into 75 Ohm PR 0 7Vpp into 75 Ohm AUDIO FORMAT Compressed digita...

Page 86: ...e modifi cations Damage occurring to product during shipping when improp erly packaged or cost associated with packaging Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of receipt can be provided A product used for commercial or institutional purposes including hut not limited to rental purposes Products sold AS IS or RENEWED Parts Repair Facility SHIP IN WARRANTY For Ship In warranty repai...

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Page 88: ...ss button 24 51 54 glossary 78 79 helpful hints 80 83 hidden chapter 54 hi fi stereo sound 76 81 home videotape duplication 17 hookups 9 17 index picture screen 34 index search 75 information boxes 35 initial setup 18 19 insert chapter marker 54 installation 28 31 ISTV ON C03 18 language 18 19 32 37 66 letterbox 63 78 limited warranty 86 lock unlock 58 M1 M6 52 make edits compatible 53 menu bars 3...

Page 89: ... and select channel 3 The Initial Setup menu will appear Use or to choose a setting for each item then press OK to confirm The following menus will appear Menu Language English Espafiol Fran_ais Select a language for the Recorder s menus and on screen displays Audio Language English Espaffol Fran_ais etc Select a DVD audio language Subtitle Language English Espafiol Fran_ais etc Select the languag...

Page 90: ...start automatically If you are playing a DVD a Disc menu may appear Press _ to choose a setting Then press OK to confirm If you are playing an Audio CD press PLAY to start play If you are playing a DVD RW DVD R the Index Picture Screen will appea Press or to select aTitle then press OK to start play To stop play press STOP l To play a DVD R on other DVD Players you must finalize it first O Press S...