DVD Recorder

Digital Video and Photo Recorder
Best Picture i.LINK digital connection for perfect copies of home videos Progressive Scan output for razor-sharp pictures Component Video Inputs for best analog connection Best Sound 2-channel Dolby Digital encoder for perfect recording of stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio 24-bit digital-to-analog conversion for top quality sound Great Convenience Over 3600 pictures on DVD! Fast transfer from memory card to DVD; no cables, no software installation Up to 6 hours video recording per side Index Picture Screen for visual Table Of Contents Favorite Scene Selection for easy editing of your home movie Plays Picture CDs & DVDs

Capture

your memories on a memory card
your images with an easy to use graphical on-screen Menu and save back on your Memory Card
your memories with friends and family in your living room

Record

your memories on DVD and play them back on existing DVD players

Preserve

Technical Specification DVDR77 Disc types
Playback DVD+RW DVD+R Picture DVD Picture CD DVD-R/-RW, video mode DVD-Video Video CD, Super VCD Audio CD MP3 CD CD-R/-RW

Audio Performance

DA Converter AD Converter Signal / Noise (1kHz) Dynamic range (1kHz) Crosstalk (1kHz) Distortion / Noise (1kHz) bit bit dB dB dB dB
VCR Plus+ is trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. Dolby Digital and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing, Inc. DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. TruSurround, SRS and the symbol() are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Subject to change without notice Advance information, version 1.8 April, 2003

Recording

DVD/CD playback

Front Connections
Memory card slot i.LINK DV in S-video in Video in Audio Left/Right in
PCMCIA type II IEEE 1394 4-pin Hosiden 4-pin Cinch (yellow) Cinch (white/red)

Video Format

Digital compression Mode 1h 2h 2.5h 3h 4h 6h
Fast Forward/Backward (3 speeds) Step Forward/Backward Slow (3 speeds) Direct Title / Track access Next / Previous Title / Track / Chapter Repeat (Chapter / Title / All) or (Track / All) A-B Repeat Shuffle Intro Scan Time Search Zoom (1.33x, 2x, 4x) with picture enhancement Auto Resume (20 discs)
DVD, SVCD: MPEG2 VCD: MPEG1 Rec. time Resolution Bit rate (bit/s) Video Audio 60 D1 9.72 M 384 k 120 D1 5.07 M 256 k 150 D1 4.06 M 256 k 180 12D1 3.38 M 256 k 240 12D1 2.54 M 256 k 360 12D1 1.70 M 256 k

Rear Connections

Component Video in Progressive Scan/ Component video out S-video in S-video out Video in Video out Audio L/R in (2x) Audio L/R out (2x) Digital audio out RF antenna in RF TV out Mains
Cinch (green/blue/red) Cinch (green/blue/red) Hosiden 4-pin Hosiden 4-pin Cinch (yellow) Cinch (yellow) Cinch (white/red) Cinch (white/red) Coaxial, optical Coaxial 75 ohm (F type) Coaxial 75 ohm (F type) Standard (IEC type)

MP3 CD playback

50HZ Resolution H x V (pixels) 7201X576 Full D1 (DVD-Video) 3602X576 Half D1 352X288 SIF (VCD) equivalent to 500 analog TV lines equivalent to 250 analog TV lines
TV Standard Scan frequency Number of lines Playback Recording Internal tuner
60HZ 7201X480 3602X480 352X240
Time display (Track) MP3 text (ID3 tags) display Album and track selection Repeat (disc/album/track) Variable Bit Rate of 32-256 kbit/s 32, 44.1, 48 kHz sampling rates ISO9660 file system Nested directories supported to 8 levels Up to 32 album numbers Up to 999 tracks

Power Supply

Mains: Power supply: Power consumption:

User Interface

OSD languages

English, French, Spanish

PAL/ SECAM 50HZ 625 -

NTSC 60HZ 525

Digital Photo Manager
polarised (IEC) 90.140 VAC (120 V nom) 50/60 Hz 31 W Operation 7W Low-power standby

Video Performance

DA Converter AD Converter Signal handling Video (CVBS) out S video (Y/C) out
Component/Progressive video out (YPBPR)
10 bit 9 bit Components I Vpp into 75 ohm Y: I Vpp into 75 ohm C: 0.286 I Vpp into 75 ohm Y: I Vpp into 75 ohm PB: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm PR: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
PCMCIA slot compatible with Memory Stick, XD card Compact Flash, SD card, Smart Media, Micro Drive Recording on DVD+RW/+R Up to 3,600 pictures per DVD Two-way transfer between memory card and DVD Picture formats supported: EXIF-compliant JPEG Slide show Zoom (2 x. 4x, 6x) Rotate DVD Video-compatible slide show recording

Cabinet

Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight

435 x 65 x 335 mm 4.0 kg

Remote Control

46-key remote control

General Functionality

Package Contents

Auto standby/screen saver Backup Presets & Timer Events: 1 year Backup Clock & Calendar: 5 hrs Time & Date Download Automatic Audio Recording Level Control

Audio Format

Compressed digital Dolby Digital (AC-3) DTS, MPEG2 MPEG1, MP3 SPDIF PCM

*6.1-channel

Playback 5.1channel* 5.1channel* 2-channel 2-channel 16/20/24 bit 48/96 kHz
Recording 2-channel 16-bit, 48 kHz -

Recording functions

compatible
Safe Record One-Touch Record (OTR) Overwrite Append Divide Erase Automatic/Manual Chapter Marker insertion Disc write protection Favorite Scene Selection Index Picture Screen for instant content overview Selectable Index Pictures Selectable background picture
DVD Recorder Remote Control + Batteries User Manual in English DVD+RW disc AC power cable Stereo audio cable Video cable S-video cable Coax digital audio cable Coax RF antenna cable

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: DVDR 77/17 PHILIPS Philips Consumer Electronics N.A. P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 1-800-531-0039
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: Install all batteries correctly, + and as marked on the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a longtime.

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The remote control
REC/OTR n STANDBY m TIMER s REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD Record: Record the current TV channel Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VCR Plus+ system / without VCR Plus+ system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible recording duration Playback mode: To select Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro Scan TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV. This button lets you switch between the DVD Recorder and the antenna signal. This function operates when the DVD Recorder is connected to the TV with only an antenna cable. Monitor: To switch between the internal tuner of the DVD Recorder (TV reception) and playback of the DVD Recorder Dimmer: This button allows you to adjust the display brightness in two steps or shut it off (BRIGHT, DIMMED, OFF). Back: To return to the previous menu step on a video CD (VCD). This also functions with some DVDs. Title/Chapter: To directly select a 'B'(title)/'C'(chapter) in the menu bar using B , A. If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will appear or an introduction will play. In this case, this function will not be available. Subtitle: Select the subtitle language Audio: To select the audio language. For SAP recording Angle: Select the camera angle Zoom: Enlarge the picture EDIT: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+RW/+R discs, for setting chapter markers, for editing the photos in the Photo Manager Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER) Select: Select function/value/photos Digital Photo Manager: Open the 'Digital Photo Manager' Disc menu: To show the DVD menu or the index screen, to leave the 'Digital Photo Mamger' System Menu: To display/hide the main menu (menu bar at top of screen) Cursor keys : Cursor left, right, up, down Plus : Next channel Minus : Previous channel

Switching the TV off: Number buttons: 0 - 9 TV Channel: To select the next highest TV channel. TV Channel: To select the next lower TV channel.

ENGLISH

Front of the Recorder
STANDBY-ON m OPEN/CLOSE J MEDIA SLOT EJECT RECORD G N O h
Switch on or off: To switch the DVD Recorder off or on, interrupt a function, or interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray Media Slot for PC (PCMCIA) cards (adapters) Eject PC (PCMCIA) card: Record: Record the current TV channel Playback: To play a recorded disc. previous chapter track/reverse search next chapter track/forward search Stop: Pause playback/recording
Behind the door at the lower right front corner
Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO is given priority. S-VIDEO Yellow jack VIDEO White/Red jack left AUDIO right DV IN S Video jack : Input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders (channel number 'CAM1') Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel number 'CAM1') Audio input jack left/right : Input for camcorders or video recorders (Channel number 'CAM1') i.Link / DV jack (digital video input, IEEE 1394, Firewire): Input for digital Camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector (channel number 'CAM2').

Back of the Recorder

4MAINS ANTENNA IN TV OUT
Power plug: Connection to the power outlet (110V/60Hz) Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here Antenna output: Connection to the TV

Input jacks (IN EXT2)

S-VIDEO IN S Video input: Connection for an additional device (channel number 'EXT2'). Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically. Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device (channel number 'EXT2') Analog audio input (red/white jack) underneath jack Video in. Audio for jack Video in : Connection for an additional device (channel number 'EXT2')

Video in IN AUDIO L/R

Input jacks (IN EXT1)
AUDIO L/R IN Analog audio input (red/white jack) next to jack COMPONENT VIDEO IN : Connection for an additional device. Audio input for component video (channel number 'EXT1') Component video input (red/blue/green jack): Connection for an additional device with component video output (channel number 'EXT1')

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Output jacks (OUT 2)
S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO (CVBS) OUT AUDIO L/R OUT S Video output: Connection for a S-video-compatible TV Video output (yellow jack): Connection to a TV with video input (CVBS, Composite Video) Analog audio output (red/white jack) underneath jack Video in. Audio for jack VIDEO (CVBS) OUT : Connection for an additional device
Output jacks (OUT 1 480p/480i)
AUDIO L/R OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Analog audio output (red/white jack): Connection for an additional device. Audio output for component video/progressive scan Component video output (red/blue/green jack): Connection for an additional device with component video/progressive scan input
Output jacks (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)
COAX OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Coaxial digital audio output: Optical digital audio output:
The symbols on your DVD Recorder display
The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display: Multifunction display/text line ) Clock ) Disc/Title play time ) OTR time ) Title name ) Display of the TV channel number / playing time / function. ) Display of information, warnings

IIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer). Play/Record: single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Stop: flashing segment at the current position. A recording (Timer) has been programmed Modulator is switched off. The antenna signal (RF signal) is only connected to the TV when the modulator is switched off. Component Video output set to 'Progressive Scan.' If this is not displayed, the Component Video output is set to 'Interlaced.' Remote control command has been sent Second audio program from the tuner is selected

TIMER TV PRO o((( SAP

Messages on your DVD Recorder display
The following messages may appear on your DVD Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc name will appear on the display panel as well. IS TV ON? The DVD Recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch on your TV and read section 'Initial installation' in chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder.' No signal or poor signal strength The on-screen menu display is on. Disc tray is opening. Disc tray is open. Disc tray is closing. Disc is being read. After a successful recording, the list of disc contents is updated. After the first recording has been successfully completed on a new disc, the menu structure is created. You received a copy-protected signal. This may come from a copy-protected DVD/videotape of a DVD/video player or from a TV channel. Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD Recorder is busy processing another operation. No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible that the disc cannot be read. Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen. The DVD Recorder is busy making changes DVD-compatible. Entire disc is being erased. Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings present). Disc cannot be recorded on. The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc can have a maximum of 48 titles. The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 124 per disc. Disc is full. There is no room for new recordings. A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing NTSC recordings. A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing PAL recordings.

READING

NO SIGNAL MENU OPENING TRAY OPEN CLOSING READING MENU UPDT INIT MENU COPY PROT

WAIT NO DISC

BUSY ERASING EMPTYDISC PROTECTED MAX TITLE MAX CHAP DISC FULL PAL DISC

NTSC DISC

RECORDING FREETITLE DISC LOCK
An unauthorized action was attempted during recording (e.g. pressing the OPEN/CLOSE J button). An empty tile was selected. An attempt was made to record on a protected disc during playback. This message will also appear when an attempt is made to insert a chapter marker( EDIT button). An error occurred when writing the title. If this happens often, please clean the disc or use a new one. Read section 'Cleaning discs' in the next chapter on how to clean the disc. An error occurred when writing the title. The recording will continue, but the error will be skipped. After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date appears on the screen. During automatic channel search, the detected TV channels are counted. It is not possible to close/open the disc tray. The new recording will be added to the end of all recordings (SAFE RECORD). After the creation of the menu structure the disc is prepared The DVD-Recorder has been switched on The DVD-Recorder has been switched off The 'Digital Photo Manager' is switched on The 'Digital Photo Manager' will be switched off Data will be written on the inserted memory card or on a DVD+RW/+R

DISC ERR

DISC WARN SETUP WAIT 01 BLOCKED SAFE REC POST-FORMAT PHILIPS STANDBY PHOTO VIDEO SAVING
Table of contents AIntroduction.
Dear Philips customer,... Region codes.... Technical data.... Accessories.... Important notes regarding operation... Cleaning discs.... Special functions of your new DVD Recorder...

FPlayback..

General information regarding playback... Inserting a disc... Playing a DVD video disc... Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R... Playing audio CDs... Playing MP3 CDs.... Playback of a (Super) Video CD...
BConnecting the DVD Recorder.
GOther playback functions.
Preparing the remote control for operation.. Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV.. Connecting with a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable. Connecting with a S-Video (Y/C) cable.. Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable... Connecting only with the antenna cable...

CConnecting additional devices.
Connecting an additional video recorder, DVD player.. Connecting the satellite receiver using a cinch or an S-video cable. Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable.. Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks.. Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks.. Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks.
Changing to a different chapter track/title.. Disc search.... Still picture... Slow motion.... Search with time entry.... Repeating/Shuffle.... Repeat a specific segment A-B... Scan function.... Camera angle.... Zoom function... Changing audio language... Subtitles...
HThe 'Digital Photo Manager'.
DInstalling your DVD recorder.
Initial installation... Automatic TV channel search... Adding and deleting TV channels manually.. Setting the language.... Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP).. Assigning the VCR Plus+ Guide channel numbers.. Setting the time/date automatically.. Manually setting the time & date...
EInformation on the TV screen.
Menu bar icons.... Menu bar 1... Menu bar 2... Field for temporary messages... Status box.... Disc type icons... Disc status icons... Tuner info box... 'Live picture' in the 'Tuner information box'.. Timer info box...
The PC (PCMCIA) Card... Inserting the PC Card... Removing the PC Card... Showing JPEG pictures from a roll... Editing JPEG pictures... Slide show.... Advanced editing of the JPEG pictures.. Making a DVD compatible slide show.. Making a slide show from a roll... Making a slide show from an album... Creating an album... Adding pictures to an album.. Changing the picture order within an album.. Editing pictures in an album... Changing album settings... Changing the cover picture... Changing the album name... Changing the album date... Calling the album overview directly... Copying an album... Erasing an album... Changing roll settings... Changing the rolls name... Changing the rolls date... Calling roll overview directly... Deleting a roll... Storing rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R..

Table of contents

Preparing a DVD+RW/+R... Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R... Changing the media settings.. Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager'..
MAccess control (Child lock).

IRecording..

General information... Recording without automatic switch-off... Pausing recording... Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording). Preventing accidental erasing of discs... Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut).. Selecting the recording mode (picture quality)..

These Owner's manual have been printed on non-polluting paper. Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points. Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging in a way that helps protect the environment. This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.
In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space around the Recorder for adequate ventilation. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base. Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the Recorder. Do not place vases or similar objects on the DVD Recorder. If liquid spills into it, immediately disconnect the Recorder from the power supply and call Philips for advice. Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well as direct sunlight. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.). Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray.

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur because the disc inside the Recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
When a disc is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analog discs.
Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players? Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD Recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs may damage the optical unit (laser). Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD!
Special functions of your new DVD Recorder
Your PHILIPSDVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you.
Using the 'Digital Photo Manager', you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a memory card, Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can store them on a DVD+RW/+R or on the memory card. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player. The Type-2 PC Card slot (media slot) allows you to use an ATA Flash Card or other memory cards using a PC Card adapter.

a A loud distorted sound is coming from my speakers b The receiver does not support the digital audio format of the DVD recorder. The audio format of the inserted DVD is displayed in the display panel when another language is switched on. Playback using 6-channel digital surround sound is only possible when the receiver has a digital multi-channel sound decoder.
Installing your DVD recorder

Initial installation

After you have successfully connected the DVD Recorder and other devices to your TV (as described in the previous chapter), this chapter will help you start the initial installation. The DVD Recorder automatically seeks and stores all available TV channels.
Connecting additional devices If you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver,.) via the antenna cable, switch them on now. The automatic channel search will recognize them and save them. No antenna connected If you are only using the DVD Recorder as a playback device or you only have a satellite receiver connected, you still need to perform the initial installation. This is necessary so the basic settings can be saved correctly. After the initial installation is completed once, you can use the DVD Recorder normally.
Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing B or A.
Menu Language What is an on screen menu? The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in one of the available languages (English, French, or Spanish). English Espaol Franais Press OK to continue

Initial Setup

Confirm with OK. Select the desired audio language using B or A.
Initial Setup What is the audio language? The DVD audio will play in the selected language if it is available. If this language is not available on the DVD, the audio will play in the first language on the DVD. The DVD disc menu will appear in the selected language if it is available on the disc. Audio Language English Espaol Franais Portugus Italiano Press OK to continue

How can I enter the characters with the buttons 0.9 ? Press a number button as often as the required character or the number appears. You can enter language dependent characters with the buttons N or O on the corresponding character e.g.: '', button 2 for 'a' and then with O as often as '' appears. For special characters press the button 1 repeatedly. The position for the following character will be selected automatically. To enter a space press the button 1. To switch over to upper case characters press SELECT. To erase a character press CLEAR.

To end, press OK.

Changing the album date
Select 'Date' in the 'Album Settings' using confirm with C. Select the field you want to change using D , C.
Change the date using B , A or use the 0.9 buttons to enter the numbers. Confirm the changes with OK.
Calling the album overview directly
Select 'Overview' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK. This will take you directly into the album overview where you can make changes.

Copying an album

Using this function, you can: ) Copy albums created on a memory card to a DVD+RW/+R ) Copy albums created on a DVD or a CD-ROM to a memory card. This will also store the pictures used for the album.
Select 'Copy album' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK.
a It is not possible to select 'Copy album' b There is no media in the DVD-Recorder to store an album/'Roll'. Insert a DVD+RW/+R disc or insert a memory card.

Erasing an album

It is also possible to erase an album. The pictures within an album will not be deleted and shall remain on the storage medium (disc or memory card) unchanged.
Select 'Remove album' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK. If you really want to erase the album, press OK to confirm, otherwise cancel the function using A. The overview of all albums will then be displayed.

Changing roll settings

You can adjust various roll settings to your individual needs. You can change the name and date of a roll.

Changing the rolls name

You can re-enter or change the name of an existing roll. The name on the storage media will not be changed. The new name will be stored additionally.
Select 'Roll name' in the menu 'Roll Settings' using B , A and confirm with C. Type the new roll name using the 0.9 buttons like you would do on a cellular phone. You can also move to the position where you want to enter or change a character using D , C. Enter the new name with the buttons B , A.
Enter the characters with the buttons 0.9 Press a number button as often as the required character or the number appears. You can enter language dependent characters with the buttons N or O on the corresponding character e.g.: , button 2 for a and then with O as often as appears. For special characters press the button 1 repeatedly. The position for the following character will be selected automatically. To enter a space press the button 1. To switch over to upper case characters press SELECT. To erase a character press CLEAR.

Changing the rolls date

Select 'Date' in the menu 'Roll Settings' using B , A and confirm with C. Select the field you want to change using D , C.
Calling roll overview directly
Select 'Overview' in the 'Roll Settings' using B , A , and confirm with OK. This will take you directly into the roll overview where you can make changes.

Deleting a roll

WARNING! This procedure cannot be reversed, since the rolls will also be erased from the corresponding media. Deleting a roll will also affect any album that uses pictures contained in this roll. Therefore, apply this function with particular care.
Select 'Erase roll' in the menu 'Roll Settings' using B , A , and confirm with OK. If you really want to delete the roll, press OK to confirm, otherwise cancel the function using A. The overview of all rolls will then be displayed.
Storing rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R
If you want to store the JPEG pictures from the rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R, you must first prepare the disc.

Preparing a DVD+RW/+R

Press PHOTO on the remote control. The media menu will appear. Use B or A to select the disc alone as a medium. If you did not insert a disc, a warning sign will appear above the symbol on the left hand side of the screen. Press C.
Select 'Media settings' using B and confirm with OK.
Use B or A to select whether you want to store 'Photo only'or 'Video & photo' together on this disc. Please note, that DVD+R's or memory cards can only be prepared for 'Photo only'.
What is the difference? 'Photo only' The DVD+RW/+R will be prepared so that only pictures can be stored on the entire disc (4,4 GB). 'Video & photo' On the DVD+RW/+R a space (650 MB) will be reserved for storing pictures additionally to movies. So you can store the appropriate photos after the movie. A DVD+R can not be prepared for 'Video & photo' How long does this process last? To prepare a disc for 'Video & photo', a new DVD+RW has to be formattet first. This can take up to 25 minutes. You can speed up the process, if you use a prerecorded disc.
WARNING! All data on the disc will be erased. If you want to continue, press OK. To cancel the process, press B or A. 'PREPARING' will appear in the display until the preparation is complete.
If the disc has been successfully prepared, the 'Media settings' menu will appear, indicating the available storage space. (4.4 GB for 'Photo only'/650MB for 'Video & photo')
Transfer the photos to a DVD+RW/+R
Using this function, you can store the pictures on the DVD+RW/+R in the same format as on a memory card. You can handle these pictures as if they were stored on a memory card. If you want to play this DVD on a computer drive, ensure that the operating system of your computer can handle the file system UDF 1.5 (Universal Disc Format). If you want to play back a DVD+RW/+R on a DVD player, read section ' Making a DVD compatible slide show '.

With the 'Manual recording' function you can make a spontaneous recording (for example, a program currently being shown). To do this, select the title to be overwritten or choose an 'Empty title' in the 'index screen' with the B , A buttons. If the recording is to be inserted between existing recordings, please note the length of the old and new recording. If the new recording is too long, the recording (title/chapter) following it will be overwritten.
Adding new recordings after the end of all recordings (Safe Record) To add a new recording after the last recording on a disc, press and hold the REC/OTR n button until 'SAFE REC' appears in the display. For DVD+R, each new recording is always placed after all previous recordings since previous recordings cannot be overwritten. End of disc is reached If the end of a disc is reached during recording, recording will stop and the Recorder will turn itself off automatically.
If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without automatic switch off'. Please refer to 'Recording with automatic switch off', if you want to start a recording manually and conclude it within a specific amount of time. This permits accidentally recording to the end of the disc.
Recording without automatic switch off
Switch on the TV and, if required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio In channel). Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be checked. 'READING' will appear on the display.
a Index display b A DVD+RW was inserted that already contains recordings. Use A and B to select a location where the recording should be started. a 'EMPTYDISC' appears in the display. b The inserted DVD is empty. a A dialog box appears asking if the contents should be erased or the disc should be ejected. b The inserted disc is a DVD+RW whose contents are not compatible with DVD Video (e.g. a data disc). This disc cannot be used for recordings until the entire disc is erased using the REC/OTR n button. a 'Title limit' appears on the screen when a recording is attempted. b A disc can only contain a max. of 48 titles (including the empty titles). Erase the titles or change the disc.
If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the MONITOR button on the remote. Use CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the channel you want to record. The following will appear on the display:
Channel number of the external inputs: 'EXT2' SVHS jack (Y/C) S-VIDEO IN Video jack (CVBS) Video in , Audio jack IN AUDIO L/R for SVHS-jack and Video jack. Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO IN is given priority. 'EXT1' 'CAM1' 'CAM1' Component Video jacks on the back COMPONENT VIDEO IN , Audio jacks AUDIO L/R IN for Component Video SVHS-/Audio front jacks S-VIDEO / left AUDIO right Video/Audio front jacks A/V VIDEO / left AUDIO right Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO is given priority. 'CAM2' Digital video (i.Link) front jack DV IN

Press T/C twice to change the chapter number 'C'.
Select the previous chapter with B , since you are already in the next chapter (end of the chapter is also the beginning of the next chapter). Wait until the chapter has been played and press PAUSE 9 to stop playback. Select 'Current chapter' using B or A.
Using C select 'hidden'. The picture is shown darker.
Switching quickly You can switch between show chapters ('visible') and hide chapters ('hidden') quickly and easily using SELECT. This function is independent from the selected line.

To end, press EDIT.

During playback this chapter will be skipped. If the chapter is not visible, select 'visible' in step 3 with C.
Search for the end of the scene. You can also use O or N to search faster for the end of the scene. Make sure that you do not jump into the next title (title number 'T' must not change). Only chapters within a title can be hidden.

Deleting chapter markers

Within a title, you can either delete individual chapter markers or all markers.
During playback of the corresponding chapter, press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen.
Favorite Scene Selection Press OK
How can I select other chapters?
Press T/C on the remote control. Titles and chapters will be displayed at the top of the screen. Select the title (T) or chapter (C) with C or D. Select the title/chapter you want to edit with A or B.
Using B , select either 'Delete chapter marker' for this chapter or 'Delete all chapter markers' for all chapters of the selected title. Confirm with OK. (You will be prompted to press OK again to make sure you really want to delete all markers. If you do not want to, press the D button.) To remove the menu, press EDIT.
Changing the index picture
Normally, a frame from the begin of a recording is shown as the title's index picture. You can, however, use any picture as an index picture.

Timer VCR Plus+ system Date Ch. 01/Rec Start End Mode 08:30AM 10:00PM M1
The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back and change the data. Select the appropriate input field with C or D. Change the information with A , B or the number buttons 0.9.
Change 'AM/PM' Use the SELECT button to select 'AM' or 'PM' in the input fields 'Start' and 'End'. Changing the recording mode Select 'RecMode' using C. Using B , A , select the recording mode 'M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, M6'.

To store Press OK

Fit to space Recording You can select also the recording mode 'FR'. With these setting the recording mode (bit rate) will be automatically calculated to use the complete empty space (title 'Empty'). If the empty space is too small the recording will be stopped to prevent the following titles from being overwritten. Do not use this function under the following conditions: ) more then one programmed recording ) daily/weekly repeated recordings May be the calculation of the recording mode can not function properly.
If all information is correct, press the information is stored in a TIMER block. To end, press TIMER s.

OK button. The

Insert a recordable disc in the Recorder. The disc is checked. Locate on the disc the position where you want to start the recording. Press STOP h. Switch the Recorder off with STANDBY m. The programmed recording will only function properly when 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 display.
Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+ system
Switch on the TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). With the Recorder on, press TIMER s on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select line 'Timer Programming' using B or A and confirm with C. The information will be displayed. Select the entry field with D or C.
Timer Timer Programming Date 01/22 Ch. 01 Rec Start End Mode 08:30AM 10:00PM M1
Enter information with B , A or the number buttons 0.9. In the entry field 'Date', you first enter the month and then the date.

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or Audio/Video In channel). Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the TV screen. Select 'A' with D or C and confirm with B.
Select the corresponding function with B or A and confirm with C. Select the corresponding line with B or A and confirm with the C button. Choose an item you want to adjust, using the instructions provided on the following pages. Select the corresponding function with B or A , or select the setting with D or C. Choose an item you want to adjust, using the instructions provided on the following pages. Confirm the new setting by pressing OK.
To close the menu item, press D.

Picture settings

You can select the following functions in this menu:

'TV shape'

The picture signal can be adjusted to fit your TV: '4:3 letterbox': for a 'wide-screen' display with black bars on the top and bottom '4:3 panscan': for a full-height picture with the sides trimmed '16:9' : for wide-screen TV (frame ratio 16:9)
TV shape Black level shift Vertical video shift EXT1 video attenuation Video output 16:9 Off Interlaced Picture

'Black level shift'

Adapts the color dynamic for NTSC playback when set to 'On'.

'Vertical video shift'

This allows you to move the picture left or right using the D , C buttons in order to adjust the picture to your TV screen.

'EXT1 video attenuation'

With the buttons D , C you can attenuate or boost the component video signal on the input socket COMPONENT VIDEO IN These setting concerns only the input signal. The component video output signal leaves unchanged.

'Video output'

This allows you to switch the Component Video signal between 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan.' Warning If your TV has separate connections for 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan' or it does not switch automatically between the two, it is possible that no picture will appear on the TV after it is switched from one to the other.
Select the setting you need with SELECT. Choose Progressive Scan only if your TV has Progressive Scan. Confirm with OK.
a No picture appears on the TV after switching Check the display of your DVD recorder. 'PRO': 'Progressive Scan' is on No display: 'Interlaced' is on. Switch your TV to the corresponding input jack or select the corresponding connection. You can also switch the Component video output signal as follows: 1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord.