Philips_DVD_Recorder

Back of the unit

Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT)

Output socket (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

The symbols on your DVD recorder display

These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display:

Multi-function display/text line ???) Clock

???) Disc/title playing time ???) OTR switch-off time ???) Title name

???) Display of the programme number of the TV channel/playing time/channel name/function.

???) Display of information and alerts

AIntroduction

Dear Philips customer,

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you.

Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

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Problem

Here I'll help you identify the cause of a problem and find a solution.

Phil

P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country.

The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.

Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment.

Thank you for buying a DVDR 75/001-75/021 .

Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information on how to set up and operate the machine.

The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.

Wait at least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.).

Your Philips team hopes your new DVD recorder will bring you many years of enjoyment.

Discs you can use

The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording:

Playback and recording

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable)

DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable)

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Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)

DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised.

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

Super Audio CD (Only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)

Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 content

CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 content

Regional code

Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible.

DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine. If the DVD is marked with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD recorder.

The number within the globe represents the region. Regional code 2 represents:

Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East (incl. Egypt).

Technical data

Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz

Power consumption : 27 W

Power consumption (standby): less than 3W (clock display off)

Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed), 47.2 (disc tray open)

Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg

Power outage/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the time is saved for up to 12 hours.

Operating position: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions

Ambient temperature: 15 C - 35 C

Humidity: 25% - 75%

Accessories

Operating instructions

Guarantee booklet

Quick install guide

Remote control and batteries

Aerial cable

Mains cable

Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)

Important

Caution:

Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam.

Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work.

LASER

Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD)

Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)

Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read).

Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

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Danger. High voltage! Do not open.

You run the risk of getting an electric shock.

The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

There are some components in the DVD recorder that keep running as long as the recorder is connected to the power supply. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must unplug it from the power supply.

If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to take the plug out of the wall socket and not just remove the connector from the 4MAINS socket at the back of the unit. Children could seriously injure themselves as the free end of the cable may still be live.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Please dispose of old batteries safely.

Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre.

This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre.

When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine should be placed on a firm surface.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or similar on the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power supply and call after-sales service for advice.

Keep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat sources and protect from direct sunlight.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in any of the openings.

Cleaning the discs

Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly.

1Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the middle to the edge.

2Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially available cleaning agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.

Special functions of your DVD recorder

Your PhilipsDVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to enhance your enjoyment.

Philips provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home cinema equipment.

The DVD recorder is controlled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link and is automatically set to the right system settings.

This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your DVD recorder via the scart cable ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket).

Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be controlled from an external satellite receiver.

At the touch of a button your DVD recorder, even though it is switched off, will check which channel is currently playing on your television and record it.

This connector is also known as a 'FireWire' or 'IEEE 1394'. This connector is used to transmit wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders. Audio and video signals are transmitted using a cable. In addition to DV and Hi8 camcorders, PCs with digital video output can also be connected to the digital input.

This screen tells you what's on the disc. Each index screen represents a recording. On the right hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows the position and length of the current recording on the disc in a graphic format.

This function enables you to simply delete commercials or other scenes. The relevant scenes are marked and skipped as required. This information is stored on the DVD in such a way that other DVD players will skip the scenes.

MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of the original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of music can be stored on a single CD.

These music CDs can be played on this machine.

Normally a recording is made at the current disc position. This is the same as for a video cassette, in the middle of the tape for example. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording will be made at the end of all the other recordings to avoid overwriting previous recordings. New recordings on DVD+R discs are always added after all existing recordings.

Using your DVD recorder you can record from an RGB source such as a satellite receiver using a SCART input ( EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket). Video signals for the colours R(Red), G(Green) and B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with standard video cables.

The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players.

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Dolby Laboratories standard for transmitting 5.1 channels. Five full-value channels are transmitted in this acoustic playback system. A further channel is used for low frequencies (effects). The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used in cinemas.

With this DVD recorder each soundtrack in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto a DVD+RW.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems Inc. This is the second most wide-spread system after Dolby Digital.

This product contains copy protection technology, which is protected by US Patent Nos. 4631603, 4577216, 4819098 and 4907.093 and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copy protection technology from Macrovision Corporation requires the approval of Macrovision. It is intended exclusively for home use and other limited pay-per-view applications, unless Macrovision approves some other use in writing. Modifications to the equipment, removal of components and reverse engineering are prohibited.

Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You will find this number in your favourite listings magazine.

ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. ShowView is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.

This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.

BConnecting the DVD recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section.

1Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).

2Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use.

Its range is approximately 5 to 10 meters.

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Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your DVD recorder.

Connect the DVD recorder directly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor.

We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder.

When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:

'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link'

If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.

'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link'

If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic, ...' and you wish to use a scart cable.

'Connecting with an S Video(Y/C)cable'

If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video(SVHS) socket.

'Connecting with video(CVBS) cable'

If your TV set is equipped only with an video(CVBS) socket.

Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'

Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder using 'Easy Link'.

Please see your TV's operating instructions.

Have the following cables ready:

an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special scart cable (3, suitable for Easylink).

1Switch off your TV set.

2Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

3Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4Plug in a special scart cable (for Easylink) into the scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the corresponding scart socket at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions).

EasyLink

loading data from TV; please wait

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Audio Language

English

Espa??ol

Fran??ais

English

Italiano

Press OK to continue

5Switch on the TV set.

6Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

the wall socket.

7A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has started. '????????????????????????' appears on the display during transfer.

The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the DVD recorder.

This may take several minutes.

a'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' appears on the TV screen

Normally the date and time are taken from the data sent by the TV channel stored on programme P01. If th aerial signal is too weak or there is excessive interference, you should set the date and time manually:

1 Check if the time in 'Time' is correct.

2 If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control.

3 Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B .

4Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are correct.

aI can see more installation menus on my TV set

Not all the necessary data has been transferred. Please enter the settings by hand as follows. For more information on the various functions see 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

1Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK .

Initial installation is now complete.

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Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'

Have the following cables ready:

an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).

1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4Switch on the TV set.

5Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

the wall socket.

The most important features of the DVD recorder will appear in scrolling text on the display. After the first installation is completed this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User preferences' in the section 'standby'.

6 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . '?????? ?????? ?????????' will appear on the display.

7If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT', '0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:

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Menu Language

English

Espa??ol

Fran??ais

Italiano

Deutsch

Press OK to continue

Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

Connecting with an S Video(Y/C)cable

This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and colour signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden socket/plug.

Have the following cables ready:

an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), an S-Video(SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, red/white plug).

1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3Insert one end of an S-Video(SVHS) cable into the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV set (usually labelled 'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions).

4Insert one end of the audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).

5Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the SVHS input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.

6Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

the wall socket.

Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

Connecting with video(CVBS) cable

This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead to problems with the picturem, such as 'Moir??' patterns.

Have the following cables ready:

an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS)cable (3, yellow plug), an audio cable (4, red/white plug).

1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.

2Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3Insert one end of the video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket

OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions).

5Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video/Audio input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.

6Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into

the wall socket.

7 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m . '?????? ?????? ?????????' will appear on the display.

Then, read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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CConnecting additional devices

Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart socket. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV set, even if the DVD recorder is switched off.

The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the EXT 2 AUX-I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder.

Connecting additional video recorders

You can connect a video recorder to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket.

If you have an SVHS video recorder you can also use the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket and the

OUT L AUDIO R sockets.

Please note:

Most prerecorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them you will see the message '???????????? ????????????' on the DVD recorder's display.

aWhen copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder

shows '?????? ??????????????????'

b Check that the cable is plugged in firmly.

b If a recording is made from a video recorder, change the tracking on the video recorder.

b The DVD recorder may not be able to recognise the video input signal if

Connect camcorder to the front sockets

To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the left hand side.

Best picture quality

If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV IN input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output on the camcorder.

When films are transferred the original recording date and time are stored as DVD subtitles. On playback, this data can be displayed on the TV screen by using the 'E' function (Subtitle).

Very good picture quality

If you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate S-VHS output on the camcorder.

You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder.

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Good picture quality

If you have a camcorder that only has a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS), connect the VIDEO input on the DVD recorder to the appropriate output on the camcorder.

You must also connect the audio input left AUDIO right on the DVD recorder to the audio output on the camcorder.

Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets

Two audio output sockets OUT L AUDIO R are located on the back of the DVD recorder (audio signal output left/right)

These can be used to connect the following:

???) a receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic ???) a receiver with two channel analogue stereo

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket

At the back of the DVD recorder there is a digital audio output socket DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for an coaxial cable.

These can be used to connect the following:

???) an A/V receiver or an A/V amplifier with a digital multi channel sound decoder ???) a receiver with two channel digital stereo (PCM)

aAll I can hear from my loudspeakers is a loud distorted noise

b The receiver is not compatible with the digital audio format of the DVD recorder. The audio format of the DVD disc is displayed in the status window when you switch to anoter language. Playback in six-channel digital

surround sound is only possible if the receiver has a digital multi-channel Problem sound decoder.

DInstalling your DVD recorder

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Menu Language

English

Espa??ol

Fran??ais

Italiano

Deutsch

Press OK to continue

Virgin mode

Audio Language

English

Espa??ol

Fran??ais

English

Italiano

Press OK to continue

Virgin mode

Subtitle Language

English

Espa??ol

Fran??ais

English

Italiano

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Initial installation

After successfully connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set and other additional devices as described in the previous chapters, this chapter will show you how to start the initial installation. The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

2Confirm with OK .

3Select the desired audio language using CH- B or CH+ A .

What is an audio language?

4Confirm with OK .

for a 'wide-screen' (cinema format) picture with black bars at the top and bottom.

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TV Shape

4:3 letterbox 4:3 panscan 16:9

Press OK to continue

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Country

Austria

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

France

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Autom. search

Searching for TV channels

00 Channels found

Please wait

Autom. search

Autom. search complete 00 Channels found

To continue

Press OK

7Select the desired screen format position using CH- B or CH+ A . These settings will only be used if you insert a DVD that contains this information.

Which screen formats can I select?

'4:3 letterbox'

8Confirm with OK .

0Confirm with OK .

AAfter you connect the aerial (or cable TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to the DVD recorder, press OK .

The automatic TV channel search starts. '????????????' will appear on the display.

BWhen the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'Autom. search complete' will appear on the TV screen.

'Time', 'Year', 'Month', 'Date' will then appear on the TV screen.

CCheck if the time in 'Time' is correct.

??If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control.

?? Select the next line with CH+ A or CH- B .

??Check if the displayed settings for 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' are correct.

??When all information is correct, save by pressing OK .

The initial installation is now complete.

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aSound may be distorted on some TV channels.

b If the sound is distorted on any of the stored TV channels or if there is no sound at all, the wrong TV system may have been stored for the TV

channel. Read 'Manual TV channel search' for information on how to Problem change the TV system.

Using a satellite receiver

TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O ) are received on the DVD recorder on programme number 'EXT2'

If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.

Select programme number 'EXT1' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme number 'EXT2' with CH- B .

You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.

Installation

Allocating a decoder

Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be viewed properly with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your DVD recorder. The following function automatically activates the connected decoder for the TV channel you want to watch.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3Use the CH+ A and CH- B buttons or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control to select the TV channel for which you

want to use the decoder. If necessary, use the MONITOR button to switch to the internal tuner.

4Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

5Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

6Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

7Select 'Manual search' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

8Select 'Decoder' using CH- B or CH+ A .

9Select 'On' with D or C .

0Confirm with OK .

ATo end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

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Manual TV channel search

In some cases, not all of the available TV channels may have been found and stored during initial

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

4Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

5Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6 Select 'Manual search' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

7In 'Channel/freq.', select the desired display using C . 'Freq.'(Frequency), 'CH'(Channel), 'S-CH'(Special/hyperband channel)

8In 'Entry/search', enter the frequency or channel of the TV station using the number buttons 0..9 .

9Using D or C in 'Programme number', select the programme number you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. '01'.

How can I change the symbol of a TV channel?

In 'TV channel name', press C .

2 Select the desired symbol position using D or C .

3 Change the symbol at the symbol position with CH- B or CH+ A . 4 Select the next symbol position in the same way.

5 Keep pressing C until the cursor disappears.

Tip

How can I change the TV system of the TV channel?

In 'TV system', use D or C to select the TV system that produces the least distortion of picture and sound.

0Press OK to store the TV channel.

ATo search for other TV channels, begin again at 8.

BTo end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)

When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are stored in a specific order. This may differ from the order in which the TV channels appear on your TV set.

This function changes the order of the TV channels stored in your DVD recorder to match the order on the TV set.

This only works if the DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and the TV set are connected with a scart cable.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

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2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

4Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

5Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6Select line 'Follow TV' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with the C button.

7Confirm the message on the screen with OK . '?????? ??????' will appear in the DVD recorder display.

8Select programme number '1' on the TV set.

9Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control.

'????????????' will appear in the display. The DVD recorder compares the TV channels on the TV set and the DVD recorder.

If the DVD recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV set it stores it at 'P01'.

ASelect the next programme number on the TV set, e.g. '2'.

BConfirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control.

CRepeat steps 0to Buntil you have assigned all the TV channels.

?? To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

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Autom. search

Searching for TV channels

00 Channels found

Please wait

Automatic TV channel search

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and stored. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the stored TV channels with the new ones.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

4Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

5Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6Select 'Autom. search' using CH- B or CH+ A .

7Press C .

8The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the DVD recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take several minutes.

9When all the TV channels have been found, 'Autom. search complete' will appear on the TV screen.

0To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in 'Manual TV channel search'.

Installation

Sort TV channels

...

???P01 BBC1

P02 BBC2

P03 ITV

P04

P05

P06

...

Adding and clearing TV channels manually

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

3Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

4Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6Using CH- B or CH+ A select the TV channel that you want to delete or whose order you want to change.

7Confirm with C .

position and press the D button. The DVD recorder will insert the TV channel.

9Repeat steps 6to 8until you have resorted/deleted all the TV channels you want.

0To store, press OK .

A To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Setting the language/country

You can select the country and, for DVD playback, the language for the subtitles and the audio language. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu.

For bilingual shows you can also select the sound channel of the TV station for recording.

You also have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD). However, the DVD recorder display will only display English text regardless of this setting.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

4Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

5Select line 'Language' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with the C button.

7Select the appropriate setting using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK .

8To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Switching over audio recording (2 channel sound)

Some TV programmes transmit an extra audio signal in stereo in addition to the normal audio signal (2-channel sound). In most cases this means that an additional language is available. If a TV programme is available in, say, English and German, German may be available as the second language.

To record TV programmes in stereo or 2-channel sound you can select Stereo or the language you want as the default setting. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV programme is transmitted in 2-channel sound.

When you play back the recording you can play back the sound only in the language you used for the recording.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

4Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

5Select line 'Language' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with the C button.

6Select line 'Recording audio' and confirm with C .

7Select 'Language 1' or 'Language 2' with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK .

8To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

Setting the time and date

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To exit press

SYSTEM MENU

If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.

If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number 'P01', the time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information.

1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

2Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

3Select 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

4Select 'Time/Date' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

5Check if the time in 'Time' is correct. If required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control.

6Check 'Year', 'Month' and 'Date' in the same way. To move between the fields, use CH- B or CH+ A .

7Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK . 'Stored' will appear briefly on the screen.

8 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

EOn screen information

You can check or change many of the functions and settings of your DVD recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.

Symbols in the menu bar

Press SYSTEM-MENU to open and close the menu bar (main menu). Use D and C to select the relevant function. Use CH- B to confirm the function and go either to another menu or execute the function directly.

Some functions may not be available, depending on the disc inserted.

Menu bar 1

User preferences

Title/track

Chapter/index

Audio language

Subtitle language

Camera angle

Zoom

Menu bar 2

While menu bar 1 is being displayed you can go to menu bar 2 by pressing C again.

Sound

Frame advance

Slow motion

Fast forward

Search by time

Field for temporary messages

The top left corner of the menu line contains a field for temporary messages relating to the various operating modes. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions have been activated:

Shuffle

Scan

Repeat entire disc

Repeat title

Repeat track

Repeat chapter

Repeat from A to the end

Repeat from A to B

Camera angle

Child lock enabled

Resume playback

Illegal action

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Status field

The status field shows the current operating mode (status) of the DVD recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be disabled.

Disc type symbols

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD Video

Video CD

No disc

Error

Operating mode symbols

Recording

Stop

Playback

Playback Pause

Record Pause

Search forwards (8x speed)

Search backwards (8x speed)

Slow motion

Tuner information box

This field is located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel and the TV channel name for the selected programme are displayed.

Current channel/selected input socket

No signal

The TV channel is not available/the additional device is not connected or it is switched off

Copy protected signal

Timer information box

This box appears above the tuner information box. When a timer recording is set, it shows the timer icon and the start time or date of the first programme to be recorded.

If no timer recording is scheduled, the current time is displayed.

This box disappears during playback of a disc or after a recording starts.

Timer starts on the day shown

OTR recording runs until the stop time displayed

Current time

No timer event programmed

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General notes on playback

With this DVD recorder you can play back the following systems: ???) DVD Video

???) (Super)Video CD Disc ???) DVD+RW Disc

???) DVD+R Disc

???) DVD-RW (video mode, finalised) ???) DVD-R

???) CD-R ???) CD-RW

???) Audio CD ???) MP3 CD

You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder.

aThe display will read '?????????'

b The child lock has been activated for the inserted disc. Read the sections on 'Child lock' and 'Releasing a disc' in the chapter on 'Access control (child lock).

aThe menu on the screen is showing an 'X'

b Some DVD discs can be manufactured so that certain steps are required before the disc can be played, or so that only limited operation is possible during playback. When an 'X' appears on the screen the selected feature is not possible.

aThe screen is showing regional code information

b Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the

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Inserting a disc

3Playback starts automatically.

A menu may appear when a DVD is played back. If the titles and chapters are numbered, press a number button on the remote control. You can also use the D , C , CH+ A , CH- B buttons or number buttons 0..9 to select a menu item and confirm with OK .

You can also access the menu using DISC-MENU on the remote control. For further information see 'Playing a DVD video disc'.

When a DVD+RW is played back the index overview appears. Using CH- B , CH+ A , N ,

O select the title you want to play back.

Confirm with OK .

For further information see 'Playing back a DVD+RW/+R Disc'.

If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

For further information see ' Playing an audio CD'.

If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY G .

If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons indicated on the screen to select the menu option you want (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0..9 .

For further information see ' Playing a (Super) Video CD'.

Playing a DVD video disc

Playing an MP3 CD

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) files are highly compressed music files. Using this technology the data volume can be compressed by a factor of 10. This means it is possible to record 10 hours of music in CD quality on a single CD-ROM.

When creating MP3 CDs please note the following:

File system: ISO9660

Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels

Formats: *.mp3

Filenames: maximum of 12 characters (8+3) Maximum of 32 albums, 999 titles

Supported sampling frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz). Music with sampling frequencies other than these will be skipped.

Supported bit rates: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbit/s)

ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. In later versions the directory name is displayed as the album and the filename as the title.

Important notes for playback:

Only the first session of a multi-session CD will play back.

2Stop playback using STOP h . The number of albums is displayed in the display.

Playing a (Super) Video CD

(Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play Back Control). This means that special playback functions (menus) can be directly selected. The video CD must be PBC compatible (see CD case).

'PBC' is active in the default settings.

1Insert a (Super) Video CD.

If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing

PLAY G .

2If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons

indicated on the screen to select the menu option you want (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0..9 .

If a PBC menu consists of a list of titles, you can select a title directly.

3Use RETURN to go back to the previous menu

4 Stop playback using STOP h .

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GAdditonal playback features

Changing to another title/chapter

If there is more than one title or chapter on a disc you can change to another title or chapter as follows. However if there are several chapters within a title, these will be selected. The title can then still be selected via the menu bar.

Use the T/C (title/chapter) button

1Press T/C (title/chapter) and then use CH+ A or CH- B to select the appropriate title.

Make sure the symbol 'T' (title) is selected in the menu bar.

Searching a disc

You can search the disc for a recording at 4x, 8x or 32x playback speed. Other speeds can only be selected via the menu bar ('K').

1During playback, press and hold N (reverse) or O (forwards) to switch to the search feature. You can switch between the playback speeds using N / O .

2To continue playback, press PLAY G twice at your chosen location.

Search feature via menu bar

1During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

2 Select the 'K' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B .

3 You can now use the D or C button to select different forward and backward search speeds.

Still picture

3You can now use the D or C button to go forwards or backwards one frame at a time.

2To continue playback, press PLAY G .

Slow motion

1During playback press PAUSE 9 on the remote control. Now hold down N or O to switch to slow motion.

2You can switch between different speeds using N or O .

Slow motion via menu bar

1During playback press PAUSE 9 and then SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

3To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

Search by time

Using this feature you can select where playback should start (select elapsed time).

1During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen.

2Select the 'L' symbol using C or D and confirm with CH- B . Playback is stopped and a box appears on the screen showing the

elapsed time.

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3Enter the start time with the digit keys 0..9 from where playback should start.

4Confirm with OK .

aThe time entered will flash on the screen

b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or

5Playback starts at the time you entered.

Repeat/Shuffle play

You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for endless playback. Depending on the type of disc (DVD video, DVD+RW, video CD) you can select a chapter, title or the entire disc.

1Select the desired chapter, title or the entire disc and start playback.

2 During playback, press PLAY MODE . By pressing PLAY MODE again you can chose from the following options:

3To end the repeat, press the STOP h button.

You can also keep pressing the PLAY MODE button until the displays disappear.

Repeating a passage (A B)

You can repeat a particular passage within a title/chapter. You need to indicate the start and end of the passage.

1During playback press PAUSE 9 at the start point. You will see a still picture.

3When the end point is reached press OK . '' appears on the TV screen. Playback now takes place within these points.

4To end the repeat, press the STOP h button.

You can also keep pressing the PLAY MODE button until the displays disappear.

Scan feature

This feature plays back the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

1During playback, press PLAY MODE . Select '' using PLAY MODE .

2After 10 seconds the DVD recorder switches to the next chapter/index. To start playback at the relevant chapter/index press

STOP h and then PLAY G .

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Camera angle

If a DVD contains scenes that have been shot from different camera angles you can select these camera angles for playback.

1During playback, press PAUSE 9 . You will see a still picture.

3Select the required camera angle with CH- B or CH+ A . You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0..9 .

4After a short time, playback will resume from the new camera angle. The 'F' symbol will remain visible until a scene starts for which there is only one camera angle.

Zoom feature

The Zoom feature allows you to enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image.

1During playback, press PAUSE 9 . The DVD recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture.

2Press SYSTEM-MENU and select the 'G' icon using C .

3Select the required zoom factor using CH- B or CH+ A .

4When 'press OK to pan' appears on the screen, the zoom process is complete.

5Press OK . Using CH+ A , CH- B , C , D select the part of the image you wish to view.

6Confirm with OK .

7To stop the feature, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU .

Select the audio language

Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one audio language. The language initially selected for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder. However

two menus may be different. Please note that with some DVDs the audio language and/or subtitle language can be changed only via the DVD menu.

1During playback press AUDIO .

3Play continues in the new audio language.

Subtitles

Many pre-recorded DVD discs have more than one subtitle language. The language initially selected for playback will be the one you selected when you first set up the DVD recorder. However you can change the subtitle language of the inserted disc at any time.

HManual recording

General

Which discs can I use for recording?

With this DVD recorder, you can record on two types of DVD:

DVD+RW

This disc can be written to and then the contents deleted.

DVD+R

This type of disc can only be recorded once.

If you want to play this DVD in a DVD player it must be finalized using the 'Finalise disc' function. It is not possible to make further recordings using this disc.

If this disc is to be played in a DVD recorder it must not be finalised. ? Recordings can be added and deleted. The disc space (playback time) from the

deleted recording cannot be recovered for further recordings

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Use the 'Manual recording' function to spontaneously start recording (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress).

In the 'index display' select the title to be overwritten or 'Empty title' with CH- B , CH+ A . If you insert recordings between existing recordings, check the lengths of the old and new recordings. If the new recording is too long the subsequent recording (title/chapter) will be overwritten.

Please refer to section 'Recording without automatic switch off', if you want to manually start and stop your own recording.

If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic switch off'. (e.g. not to record to the end of the disc)

Read the section 'Automatic recording from a satellite receiver', if you want a recording to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver.

Read the section 'Direct record' if you want to record a programme currently being shown.

Recording without automatic switch off

1Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Insert a disc on which the recording is to be made. This disc is then checked for content and system. ?????????????????????' will appear on the display.

aIndex display

3If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder.

4Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the programme number (station name) you want to record. This will appear on the display:

5To start recording, press REC/OTR n on the remote control or RECORD on the DVD recorder.

If you want to start the recording at the end of the existing recordings, hold down the REC/OTR n button until the message '???????????? ?????????' appears on the display.

For DVD+R discs each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten. This will, for example, appear in the display:

????????? ??????????????? ??? ?????????

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Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible

If you want to play back the recording on a DVD player, you need to finalise the disc in the DVD recorder. You can prepare your DVD for use in a DVD

player using the 'Finalising' feature. See 'Finalising DVD+R discs' in 'Managing Tip the disc contents'.

Interrupt recording (Pause)

1 During recording press PAUSE 9 , for example to avoid recording the commercials.

2To continue recording, press REC/OTR n .

Recording with automatic switch off (OTR one touch recording)

1Insert a disc.

2If necessary, use the MONITOR button on the remote control to switch to the internal tuner in the DVD recorder.

3Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the programme number (channel name) you want to record.

4Press REC/OTR n on the remote control.

5Each time you press REC/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.

How can I cancel the recording time I have just entered?

Preventing accidental erasing of discs

To ensure you don't accidentally delete a recording you can protect the entire disc. You can only ever protect the entire disc. You cannot protect individual recordings.

1Insert the disc to be protected.

2While the index screen is displayed press STOP h on the remote control. The first title is highlighted.

3Press CH+ A . This takes you to the disc info screen.

4Press the C button.

Select the 'Protection' line. Confirm with C .

5Select 'Protected' with the CH- B button and confirm with OK .

6 Press D and then DISC-MENU to terminate.

The entire disc is now protected.

If an attempt is made to record on a protected disc, '???????????? ????????????' will appear on the display and 'Disc locked' will appear on the screen.

Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut)

On a recorded DVD+RW disc you can add another recording to an existing title. This recording is added to the title as a 'chapter'. The existing information will be overwritten starting from this point. Titles will also be overwritten that follow the current title depending on the length of the new recording. The recording type (Quality) will be taken from the current title.

To play back this recording, press SYSTEM-MENU and use the C button to select the 'C' (Chapter) symbol. You can also use the T/C key.

For further information, see 'Changing to another title/chapter' in 'Playback'.

1In the index display, find the title to which the new recording is to be added.

2Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback)

4To monitor the recording you can press MONITOR to switch to the internal tuner.

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Selecting the recording type (Quality)

You can select the picture quality of the recording using the recording quality feature and hence the maximum recording time per disc.

You can check the quality by changing the recording mode and then watching the picture from the built-in tuner ( MONITOR button).

During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote control.

Which recording types can I choose?

'M1': High Quality offers the best picture quality and a recording time of 1 hour.

'M2': Standard Play (pre-recorded DVD quality) offers standard picture quality and a recording time of 2 hours.

'M2x': Standard Play plus (better than S-VHS quality) offers standard picture quality and a recording time of 2.5 hours.

'M3': Long Play (S-VHS picture quality). Recording time of 3 hours.

'M4': Extended Play (better than VHS picture quality). Recording time of 4 hours.

'M6': Super Long Play (VHS picture quality). Recording time of 6 hours.

Can I select the recording type via a menu as well?

6If you have selected the recording mode 'M3', 'M4' or 'M6', you can select the settings 'Stndrd' (Standard) or 'Sport' (for rapid movements)

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat recording)

You can use this function if you own a satellite receiver that can control other devices via a scart cable and a programming function (timer). For more information, please see the operating instructions for the satellite receiver.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

3Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

4Select 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

5Select 'Sat record' using CH- B or CH+ A .

6Select 'EXT2' with D or C .

7Confirm with OK .

9To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

0Insert a disc you want to use for recording.

AProgramme the satellite receiver with the required information (programme number of the TV channel, start time, end time).

If necessary, please see the operating instructions for your satellite receiver.

B Switch off the DVD recorder using STANDBY m . 'SAT' also appears in the display to indicate that the function is active.

The DVD recorder is now ready to record. The start and end of the recording is controlled via scart cable EXT 2 AUX-I/O .

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Switching 'Direct Record' on or off

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

3Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

4Select 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

5Select 'Direct Record' using CH- B or CH+ A .

7Confirm with OK .

8To end, press SYSTEM-MENU .

9 Switch off with STANDBY m .

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When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording:

???) Name of the recording

If the TV station does not transmit a name, only the channel number and time will be stored as the name ???) Length of the recording

???) Record type (Quality) ???) Date of the recording

???) Index picture of the recording

A marker will be set every 5-6 minutes if the 'Auto chapters' function is activated in the 'Record settings' menu. This marker is known as a 'chapter'.

These markers can be changed when the recording has finished.

It is also possible to add 'chapters' later. This means that scenes you do not want to see during playback, such as commercials, can be hidden or skipped. During playback you can watch your recording as a continuous sequence without the hidden chapters.

Select from the following chapters:

'Favorite Scene Selection',

to divide the title into chapters or to manage the chapters.

'Editing recording titles (name)',

to change the recording names.

'Play complete title',

to play the entire title including the hidden chapters.

'Delete recording/title'to delete the relevant title and therefore also the recording.

'Disc settings'to change the general settings of the disc.

Favorite Scene Selection

1During playback, press FSS & on the remote control at the appropriate point. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV screen.

2Confirm 'Insert marker' by pressing OK . 'Inserting marker' appears on the TV screen.

Hiding chapters

Initially, all the chapters are visible. You can hide chapters for playback (e.g. advertisements) or make them visible again. In editing mode, hidden chapters are shown as dimmed.

1While the relevant chapter is playing, press FSS & on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV screen.

How can I select different chapters?

1Press the T/C button on the remote control. Titles and chapters are displayed at the top of the screen.

3Using C select 'hidden'. The picture is shown darker.

4To end, press FSS & .

During playback this chapter will be skipped.

If the chapter is not visible, select 'visible' in step 3with C .

Deleting chapter markers

Within a title you can delete either all markers or individual markers.

1While the relevant chapter is playing, press FSS & on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV screen.

How can I select different chapters?

1Press the T/C button on the remote control. Titles and chapters are displayed at the top of the screen.

2Use CH- B to select either 'Delete marker' for this chapter or 'Delete all markers' for all chapters within the selected title.

3Confirm with OK .

4 To end, press FSS & .

Changing the index picture

Normally the first picture of a recording is used as the index picture. You can however choose any picture from the recording as the index picture.

2Press the FSS & button. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV screen.

3Select line 'New index picture' and confirm with OK .

4Start the change with OK . 'Updating menu' appears on the TV screen.

Once the revision has been completed successfully the DVD recorder reverts to the index overview.

Splitting titles

You can split a title into several sections (titles) of any size. Each of these sections (titles) is identified by its own index.

Note: This split cannot be undone.

control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select 'Divide title' and confirm with the OK button.

4Wait until the new title is displayed with an index picture in the index picture overview.

The process of splitting the title is now complete.

Editing recording titles (name)

Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be included automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the only the programme number (programme name) and the time are stored as the name of the recording. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed.

1Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .

3Select 'Name' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

5Change the icon using CH+ A or CH- B . You can switch between upper and lowercase using SELECT . You can delete the character using CLEAR .

6Repeat 4and 5until you have made the changes you want.

7Save the new name with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation.

8 To end, press D .

Playing the entire title

If you have hidden certain sections (chapters) of a title, this setting lets you watch the entire title including the hidden sections. To do this, proceed as follows:

1Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .

2Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title you want to play all of and confirm with C . The title editing menu will appear.

3 Select 'Play full title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with

OK .

4Playback starts automatically. The title is played in its entirety - including the hidden chapters.

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Deleting recordings/titles

You can delete specific recordings from a disc. To do this, proceed as follows:

3Select 'Erase this title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with

OK . 'This will completely erase this title' appears on the TV

screen.. 'Press OK to confirm'.

4If you want to delete this title, press OK to confirm. Otherwise press

D .

5'Erasing title' appears on the TV screen.

6At this point 'Empty title' appears in the 'index picture display'. A new recording can now be made here.

If the deleted title was very short (less than 1 minute) 'Empty title' will not appear at this point.

Disc settings

This screen appears beforethe first title and contains general information about the current disc.

You can:

???) change the name of the disc

???) activate or deactivate write protection on the disc ???) Finish editing (make the disc DVD compatible)

???) finalise a DVD+R ???) delete a DVD+RW

To get to this display, proceed as follows:

1Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU .

2Select the first title with CH+ A or press STOP h .

3 Press the CH+ A button. The disc info display will appear.

Changing the disc name

1In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select 'Disc name' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

4Change the icon using CH+ A or CH- B . You can switch between upper and lowercase using SELECT . You can delete the character using CLEAR .

5Repeat 3and 4until you have made the changes you want.

6Save the new title with OK . 'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation.

7To end, press D .

Finishing editing

If one or more titles have been edited a DVD player may still display the original titles. You can prepare your disc in such a way that a DVD player will be able to play the edited version.

1In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears on the TV screen.

3The screen displays 'This will take' to show how long the process will last.

4To confirm press OK . 'Working' appears on the TV screen. A bar will move from left to right indicating progress.

Finalising DVD+R discs

3The screen displays 'This will take...' to show how long the process will take.

4To confirm press OK . 'Working' appears on the TV screen. A bar will move from left to right indicating progress.

Delete DVD+RW disks

1In the 'Disc info display' press C . The 'Settings for' menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select 'Erase disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK . 'This will erase all titles' appears on the TV screen. Press OK to confirm'.

3If you want to delete all the titles, press OK to confirm. Otherwise press D .

4'Erasing disc' appears on the TV screen.

5After deletion, the index picture display shows the free space on the disc.

JProgramming a recording (TIMER)

General

Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.

The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time.

With this DVD recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month.

To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:

*the date you want to make the recording

*the programme number of the TV channel

*the start and stop time of the recording

*VPS or PDC on or off

*the recording mode ('M1/M2/M2x/M3/M4/M6')

This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.

Programming recordings with the ShowView?? System

Timer

ShowView system

ShowView number

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Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end times. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the ShowView?? programming number. This 9-digit ShowView?? number is found in most TV listings magazine.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Press TIMER on the remote control.

The programming method selected last is marked.

3Select 'ShowView system' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

4Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine.

e.g.: 5-312-4 or 5,312 4

Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number.

If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR .

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5 Confirm with OK .

aThe following message appears on the screen: 'Please enter

programme number'

b The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to the ShowView number. Use C , D or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control to select the appropriate programme number (name) of the TV channel and confirm with OK .

aThe following message appears on the screen: 'ShowView number

wrong'

b The entered ShowView number is incorrect. Correct your entry or cancel using the SYSTEM-MENU button.

b Check the time/date (see 'Setting the time & date' in 'Installing your DVD

6The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back and change the data. Select the appropriate input field with C or D . If

7If all information is correct, press the OK button. The programming information is stored in a TIMER block.

8To end, press TIMER .

9Insert a recordable disc (one without write protection). The disk you have inserted will be checked.

0Switch the DVD recorder off with STANDBY m .

The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button.

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the recorder display.

Programming recordings without the ShowView?? System

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Press TIMER on the remote control.

The programming method selected last is marked.

3Select line 'Timer programming' with CH- B or CH+ A . and confirm with the C button.

The information will appear on the screen.

4Select the input field with D or C .

5 Enter information with CH- B or CH+ A or with the number buttons 0..9 .

Selecting daily/weekly recordings

In 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options: 'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday

'Mon': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g. Monday).

Programme numbers of the 'EXT1' and 'EXT2'scart socket

You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket

6If all information is correct, press the OK button. The programming information is stored in a TIMER block.

7To end, press TIMER .

8Insert a DVD (one without write protection). The disk you have inserted will be checked.

9Switch off with STANDBY m .

The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button.

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'TIMER' will light up on the recorder display.

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How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Press TIMER on the remote control.

The programming mode selected last is marked.

3Select 'Timer List' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

4Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with CH- B or CH+ A .

Delete programmed recording

1 Press the CLEAR button.

2Confirm with OK . 'Timer Cleared' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

'-- ---' appears rather than the displayed values

5Press C .

8Switch off with STANDBY m .

'NexTView Link'

This DVD recorder is equipped with the 'NexTView Link' feature. If your television is also equipped with this function, you can mark TV programmes on the television for programming. These TV programmes will automatically be transmitted to a TIMER block on the DVD recorder. If you clear the marking of the TV programme on the television, the corresponding TIMER block on the DVD recorder will also be cleared.

For more information, read the instruction manual of your TV set.

KUser preferences

Picture

In this section you will learn how to set your user preferences on the DVD recorder. The symbols have the following meanings:

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears.

3Select 'A' using D or C and confirm with CH- B .

4Select the appropriate function with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

7Confirm the new setting by pressing OK .

8To close the menu item, press D .

Picture settings

You can choose the following features in this menu:

'TV shape'

The picture signal from your DVD Recorder can be set to match your TV screen.

'4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' picture with black bars at the top and bottom

'4:3 panscan': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.

'16:9' : for a wide-screen TV set (screen edge ratio 16:9)

'Black level shift'

Adapts the colour dynamics for NTSC playback

'Vertical video shift'

Use this feature to adjust the position of the picture on your TV left or right using D , C to suit your TV set.

'SCART video'

By default the recorder is set to 'RGB'. Select 'S-Video' if you want to connect an S-VHS recorder.

Sound settings

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Depending on which audio outputs are used, you can select the settings in this menu.

If you only use the analogue audio output ( OUT L AUDIO R ), select the settings 'Off' in the 'Digital output' menu.

'Digital output'

Sound

For devices connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket, you can select from the following settings.

'All': Dolby Digital and DTS signals are fed unaltered to the digital output. MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).

For receivers/amplifiers with digital multi channel sound decoders.

'PCM only: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).

For receivers/amplifiers without digital multi channel sound decoders.

'Off: Digital output switched off.

For devices with analogue audio input.

'Analogue output'

For devices connected to the analogue audio output ( OUT L AUDIO R ), you can select from the following settings.

'Stereo': For devices without DolbySurround or TruSurround. Use this setting if the DVD recorder is only connected to a stereo TV set.

'Surround: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel are mixed down to a DOLBY surround-compatible two-channel output signal. For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder .

'Night mode'

Night mode optimises the sound for playback at low volume. You are therefore less likely to disturb your neighbours. This only works for Dolby Digital audio on DVD video discs.

Language settings

You can choose the following settings in this menu:

'Audio Language'

Playback audio language

'Recording audio'

Audio recording

'Subtitle'

Subtitle language

'Menu'

Screen menu language

'Country'

Additional settings

You can select the following functions in this menu:

'Status box'

Features

Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.

You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display (OSD) is not recorded during copying.

'On': The OSD information appears in every selected mode for a few seconds and disappears again.

'Off': The OSD information is switched off. It is no longer displayed on the screen.

'Standby'

To save power, you can switch off the clock display on the DVD recorder. Programmed (TIMER) recordings will still take place.

In addition, you can present the most important features of the DVD recorder in scrolling text in the display (demo).

'Low power': If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ), the clock display is also switched off.

'Off': If the DVD-Recorder is switched off (button STANDBY m ), the clock display is visible.

'Demo mode': If the DVD recorder is switched off with the STANDBY m button, a list of the most important features is shown in the display.

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'Display'

You can change the brightness of the display on the DVD recorder. This setting only affects the DVD recorder when it is switched on.

'Bright': The display appear with normal brightness.

'Dimmed': The display appears less bright.

'Off': The display is switched off.

Remote Control settings

In this menu you can set the remote control type to which your DVD recorder should respond.

'DVD player': The DVD recorder responds to a DVD player remote control.

The DVD recorder also responds to the remote control of a DVD player (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions.

'DVD recorder': The DVD recorder only responds to the supplied remote control.

Disk feature menu

In this menu you can make the changes that relate to the disc:

'Access control'

Please read the next chapter on 'Access control (child lock)'.

Features

'Auto resume'

If playback of a pre-recorded DVD video disc or video CD is interrupted (button STOP h or OPEN/CLOSE J ) when the disc is reloaded (disc is started) playback starts at the precise location where it stopped. This applies not only to the current disc but to the last 20 discs played.

This feature can be switched off if not required.

'PBC'

This line appears only if a VCD is loaded.

This function lets you activate or deactivate the PBC menu (Playback Control) for video CDs. See 'Playing a (Super) Video CD'.

'Finalise disc'

This feature allows you to finalise DVD+R discs. If the disc has already been finalised this line will appear darker.

'Adapt disc format'

If a DVD+RW has been recorded in a computer drive or in another DVD recorder the index screen may not be displayed correctly.

This feature allows you to change the format of the disc. It is therefore only visible if the disc format is different.

LAccess control (Child Lock)

Child lock (DVD and VCD)

This feature enables discs to be locked for children.

When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before a disc can be played. You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, despite the child lock

???)'Play always':

This disc is stored in a memory with space for 50 child-safe discs. If more than 50 discs are stored, the last disc in the list is removed and the new disc is added. The screen shows 'Child safe' at the start of playback.

???)'Play once':

This disc is only authorised for single playback. If the recorder is switched off, the PIN code must be re-entered.

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Activating/deactivating child lock

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears

4Select the 'A' icon using D or C .

5 Select '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6Confirm 'Access control' using C .

7Enter a 4-digit code of your choice. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation.

8Select 'Child lock' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C .

9Select the '5' icon using CH- B or CH+ A .

0Confirm with OK .

AQuit the feature using D and SYSTEM-MENU .

Unauthorised discs can only be played by entering the four-digit PIN code. To deactivate the child lock, select the '6' icon in 9.

Authorising a disc

1Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay.

2Using CH+ A or CH- B select 'Play once' or 'Play always'.

3Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 .

Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. For these discs, each side must be authorised. Multi-volume video CDs may have a different ID for each volume. For these CDs, each volume must be authorised.

Locking unlocked discs

To lock a disc that was formerly authorised follow the instructions below

1Insert a disc. Playback starts automatically. If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

2Press the STOP h button while the '7' icon is visible. The icon changes to ''. The disc is now locked.

Parental level control (DVD video only)

Films on pre-recorded DVD discs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, some discs may contain 'Parental Control' rating information that applies to the entire disc or to certain scenes on the disc.

The appropriate scenes have filter values that reach from 1-8. If such a scene is detected during playback, the filter value set on the DVD recorder is compared to the scene. If the filter value is higher than the setting, an alternative scene will be played (if available).

Most DVDs apply the rating to an entire DVD. Therefore, if certain scenes exceed the rating you select, the entire disc will be blocked from viewing.

Activating/deactivating parental level control

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears

4Select the 'A' icon using D or C .

5 Select '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6Confirm 'Access control' using C .

7Enter a 4-digit code of your choice. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation.

8 Select the 'Parental level' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C . A bar appears to select the parental level.

9Select the appropriate rating using CH- B , CH+ A or the number buttons 0..9 .

What do the ratings mean?

Rating 0 (displayed as '--') parental control not active.

Rating 1 (suitable for children)

Rating 8 (only suitable for adults)

What happens if a DVD scene contains a higher level than the rating

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Changing the country

The set filter values depend on the respective country. It is therefore necessary to enter the country to which these filter values apply.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears

4Select the 'A' icon using D or C .

6Confirm the line 'Access control' using C .

7Enter your four-digit code. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation.

8Select 'Change country' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with

C .

Changing the PIN code

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

2Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON m .

3Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar appears

4Select the 'A' icon using D or C .

5 Select '2(Disc features)' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

6Confirm 'Access control' using C .

7Enter your four-digit PIN code. If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation.

8 Select 'Change code' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with

C .

9Enter the new code using the number buttons 0..9 . Enter the same code again as confirmation.

0 Quit using D and SYSTEM-MENU .

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MBefore you call an engineer

If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You can also call the customer service centre in your country.

The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual.

Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your recorder ready.

The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.

Your recorder does not respond to any button being pressed and the display shows '?????? ?????? ?????????':

The device does not react when you press a button, although the remote control works:

Your DVD recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:

Resetting the machine to the default factory settings

Remote control does not work:

bRecorder in initial installation mode: Switch on the TV, switch over to the DVD recorder socket. Now the menu for language selection should appear. Please read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.

b'Dealer-Mode' is switched on: All buttons on the front of the set are locked. Switch off the function:

1 Pull out the mains plug from the wall outlet.

2Press and hold down h and OPEN/CLOSE J and put back the mains plug into the wall outlet.

3As soon as the time or '--:--' appears in the display (ca. 6 - 10 seconds), release h and

OPEN/CLOSE J .

bThere is no power supply: check the power supply

bA programmed recording (Timer) is currently being made: If desired, cancel the programmed recording (Timer) with STANDBY m .

bThere is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds, then connect again.

If this doesn't help, you can reset your DVD recorder to the default factory settings.

bImportant:

All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be lost.

1 Disconnect from the mains power supply.

2 Press and hold down the STANDBY/ON m button on the device and reconnect to the mains power supply.

3Release the STANDBY/ON m button when '?????? ?????? ?????????' appears on the display. All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be lost.

Please read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.

bRemote control not pointed toward the DVD recorder: Point the remote control at the machine. See if the 'o(((' appears on the display briefly each time you press a remote control button. If it does, the Recorder is receiving information from the remote correctly.

bThere is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and put them in again.

bBatteries are flat: Change the batteries.

No playback on DVD recorder:

I cannot playback (Super) Video CDs

Poor playback on DVD recorder: (distorted picture/distorted sound)

No recording possible:

bThere is no recording on the disc: Change disc.

bYou inserted the wrong disc type: Your recorder can play back the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, , MP3-CD's

bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards

bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc

bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.

bParental control is on: Read chapter 'Access control (child lock)'

bYou have selected the wrong programme number for the DVD recorder on the TV: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the DVD recorder.

bThe cable connecting the TV set and the DVD recorder has come loose: check the cable.

bIt is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You can see this in status field 'PBC OFF'. To activate this function, proceed as follows:

bYour TV set is not properly adjusted. bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc

bSometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder.

bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: Check TV channels stored.

bDisc write-protected (recording protected): Remove write-protection or change the disc. For more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.

bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

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There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

bSwitch to recording mode 'M1' with REC MODE during playback from the internal TV tuner ( MONITOR button). This will help achieve the best possible picture quality.

Before recording, select the recording mode as described in chapter 'Manual Recording', section 'Selecting the recording mode (quality)'.

bHave your aerial checked.

bYou will find information on how to change the TV system in 'Manual TV channel search' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Distorted sound coming from a connected hi fi amplifier

The picture is distorted or

black and white during playback

No sound signal at the digital output

A DVD+RW disc cannot be played on certain DVD players

bThe DVD recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This socket is provided only for record players without a preamplifier. Select a different audio input.

bThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV set (PAL/NTSC).

bThe recording can be made in colour only when the TV channels or the connected additional device send a colour signal. Black-and-white signals containing no color information (colour subcarriers) cannot be recorded.

bCheck whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and connected additional devices.

bIf a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it: Please observe the following 'Minimum recording times':

Recording mode 'M1': 5 minutes, 'M2': 10 minutes, 'M2x': 13 minutes, 'M3': 15 minutes, 'M4': 20

minutes, 'M6': 30 minutes

bSome DVD players cannot play back DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by using a special function:

1 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

2Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is modified.

Warning!

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There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this procedure.

Therefore, apply this function with particular care.

bIf it is impossible to play back a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the following function. This will only prepare the disc for erasing. It will not be erased, however, until the recording has been completed.