Digital Video Disc Recorder Owner's Manual

DVDR75

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Contents 3

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: DVDR75 Philips Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316
Safety Information (contd) 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. 8. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Move a product and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 13. Power-Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure at right. 15. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep it from touching such power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal. 17. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.This can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings; they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.This indicates a need for service. 21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 24. Heat - Situate this product away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 25. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit. Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.). Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Example of Antenna Grounding per National Electrical Code

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

6 Introduction

Welcome!
Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can record TV programs, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index Picture Screen. Plus, the recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD Players and DVD-ROM drives.Youll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes. Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD Recorder.

Features

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Digital Video (DV) connection Fast Forward/Reverse Search Index Picture Screen NTSC/PAL compatibility Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step/Zoomed Play

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Progressive Scan compatibility Repeat and Repeat A-B playback Time Search VCR Plus+ Programming

Package Contents

DVD Recorder Remote control with two AA batteries AC power cord One blank Philips DVD+RW One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip, with single prong in center of tip) q One three-strand Component Video Cable (with blue, green, and red markings)
Two two-strand audio cables (with red and white markings) q One composite video cable (with yellow markings) q This owners manual and registration materials
Environmental Information
Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment.

Safety Information

Do not expose the Recorder to excessive moisture, rain, sand, or heat sources. Place the DVD Recorder on a firm, flat surface. Keep the Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight. When placing the Recorder in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the Recorder for ventilation. When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular motion.

Cleaning Discs

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog discs. q Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens. q The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the DVD Recorder from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a Disc is not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the Recorder until normal playback is possible.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. DTS and DTS DIGITAL SURROUND are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Copyright 2003 Philips Consumer Electronics.

Playable Discs 7

This DVD Recorder will play various types of Discs. Some Disc types will only play on the Recorder; others will record in the Recorder; some will record and play.There are also a few types of Discs that will neither play nor record on this Recorder. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will or will not play or record on the Philips DVD Recorder.
Discs for Recording and Playing
DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + Rewritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.
Discs Unsuitable for Recording or Playing

DVD-RAM DVD-Audio

Discs for Playing Only
DVD (Digital Video Disc) Video CD Similar to DVDs, these Discs hold less material. For example, a two-hour movie will fit on one DVD, but may take two VCDs. Super Video CD
DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) You cannot record on these Discs using the Philips DVD Recorder. DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) You cannot record on these Discs using the Philips DVD Recorder.These Discs play only if recorded in video mode and finalized. Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

ReWritable

CD-R (CD-Recordable)

Recordable

CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)
Super Audio CD (plays only the CD layer, if present)

SUPER AUDIO CD

DVD Region Codes and Color Systems
DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them with the DVD Recorder. DVDs must be labelled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Recorder.You cannot play Discs that are labeled for other regions.These symbols must appear on your DVDs, or you cannot play the DVD in this DVD Recorder.These symbols might also appear on the Discs case or packaging. The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near Australia.

On the TV, the S-Video In jack may be labeled Y/C, S-Video, or S-VHS (super video).

14 Hookups (contd)

Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack

VIDEO IN

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the Recorders yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to your TVs VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings. Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorders white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. The supplied two-strand audio cable has red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the TV jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Your TVs Antenna In jack may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual for details. Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power outlet. Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn it on. If IS TV ON? CO3 appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. (See next step.) This is part of the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct Video In channel. Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Audio/Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. This is not channel 3 or 4. See your TV manual. Your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects the Video In channel. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
The TVs Video In jack is usually yellow. It may be labeled video, CVBS, composite, or baseband.

Hookups (contd) 15

Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks)

Stereo (example only)

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the Recorders yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to your TVs VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings. Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorders white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on the Stereo. The supplied two-strand audio cable has red and white markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the TV jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Your TVs Antenna In jack may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual for details. Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a power outlet. Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owners manual. Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn it on. If IS TV ON? CO3 appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. (See next step.) This is part of the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct Video In channel. Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. This is not channel 3 or 4. See your TV manual. Your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects the Video In channel. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.

Use the DV (Digital Video) IN jack to connect the Recorder to a Personal Computer that has a Digital Video output.The PC must have an IEEE 1394 Firewire connector. Limited PC applications may be supported. You also can use this jack to connect the Recorder to Digital Video or Hi-8 camcorders. If you use the DV IN jack, choose CAM 2 at the Recorder in Monitor mode to see the material playing on other equipment. Most prerecorded videotapes and DVDs are copy protected. If you try to copy them, the Recorder display may show COPY PROTECT. If the Recorders display shows NO SIGNAL, adjust the tracking or play the tape on the VCR/Camcorder. See your VCR/Camcorder manual. Do not connect a Progressive Scan video source (such as a DVD Player) to the IN EXT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.The Recorder cannot receive Progressive Scan video.

18 Initial Setup

Initial Setup screens will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder. These on-screen messages and menus will help you set up Recorder features quickly, including TV channels and language options. During Initial Setup,IS TV ON? CO3 will appear on the Recorders display panel.The Initial Setup information shows on your TV. IS TV ON? CO3 indicates you should turn on your television and set it to channel 3 or the correct Video In channel. Even though your TV may be on, you must set it to the correct Video In channel to see the Initial Setup messages. See pages 9-14 to determine the correct Video In channel for your connection. Or, check your TV owners manual for details. Follow the steps below to set up the Recorder. You cannot turn off the Recorder until you finish the Initial Setup.The only way to quit the Initial Setup is to disconnect the power cord. If you quit, the Initial Setup screens will appear again the next time you turn on the Recorder.The screens will not go away until you finish the Initial Setup. Also, you cannot open the Disc tray while IS TV ON? CO3 appears. (INSTALL RECORDER FIRST will show on the display panel.) If the setup screens do not appear, your Recorder has been set up previously. You can change setup items later. See the pages listed at each step below for each feature.

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SYSTEM

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TV VOLUME
y Press STANDBYy to turn on the Recorder. The Menu Language screen will appear first. Press CH+8 or CH9 to choose English, Espanol, or Francais, then press the OK button. The DVD Recorders menus will be in the language you selected. To change the Recorders Menu Language later, see page 63.

Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder to open the disc tray. Or, press and hold STOP C on the remote control for about three seconds to open or close the Disc tray.
Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R, with the label facing up. Press OPEN/CLOSE A to close the disc tray.The Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 32. If the Disc is empty and has no recordings,EMPTY DISC will appear on the display panel.

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Press CH-9 to select an empty Title box on a DVD+RW. To avoid overwriting previous recordings on a DVD+RW, choose the last Empty Title box. On a DVD+R, the Recorder automatically starts recording at the end of the Disc, so you do not need to select an Empty Title box.You cannot overwrite recordings on a DVD+R. Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the DVD Recorder. Press CH+8, CH-9, or the Number buttons to select the channel you wish to record. To record material playing on equipment you connected to the Recorder, select EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, or CAM2. Choose the EXT (External) or CAM (Camera) channel that matches the jack to which you connected the other equipment. See page 17. If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set the DVD Recorder to channel 3 or 4 (or the EXT or CAM channel). Choose the output channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver or the jacks to which you connected the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.Then, change TV channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. See page 11. Press REC/OTR I to record the selected channel. Recording will begin after a few seconds. (The Disc has to prepare for recording.) A red light will encircle the Record I button on the front of the Recorder during recording. To pause recording, press PAUSE k once on the remote.The red light around the Record I button will flash when recording is paused. Press STOP C to stop recording.The red light around the Record I button will flash.The Index Picture Screen will reappear after a few seconds. On a brief recording on a new DVD+RW, formatting the Disc will take a minute. If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow the steps on page 52.You cannot record or edit a DVD+R after you finalize it. To edit your recordings, see page 51. However, editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.

You cannot record only Audio (sound) to a DVD+RW/DVD+R. You must record both audio and video (sound and picture). To erase a recording, see Erase this title details on page 47. You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder. COPY PROTECT may appear on the display panel if you attempt this.

22 Remote Control

MONITOR Button Press to choose Disc mode or Monitor mode. In Disc mode, use the Index Picture Screen or view Disc playback. In Monitor mode, watch TV channels through the DVD Recorder or make a recording. See page 21. TV/DVD Button Press to switch between TV and DVD positions.The selected position will appear briefly on the display panel. Use TV position to watch one TV channel while recording another. See page 46. Use DVD position for other features. DISC MENU Button Press during play to access a DVDs Disc menu. See page 34. Press to access the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW/DVD+R. See page 32. SELECT Button Press to select an AM or PM Start or End time for a timer recording. See page 42. RETURN Button Press to go to a previous menu on a Video CD or some DVDs. AUDIO Y Button Press to select a different audio language during DVD play. Multiple languages must be available on the DVD. See page 35. STOP C Button Press to stop Disc play or recording. Press and hold the STOP C button for three seconds to open or close the Recorders disc tray.
STANDBY y Button Press to turn on or off the power of the DVD Recorder. PLAY MODE Button Press during Disc play to choose a Repeat, Shuffle, or Scan mode. SYSTEM MENU Button Press to access or remove the Menu Bars of the DVD Recorder. See page 30. OK Button Press to acknowledge or approve a menu selection. CH-/9, CH+/8, ;, :Buttons Press to select menu items. Press CH+8 and CH-9 to change TV channels at the Recorder in Monitor mode. TV VOLUME +/- Buttons Press to adjust the volume of some Philips TVs. You do not have to hold the DVD/TV button on the side of the remote for this feature. The TV VOLUME +/- buttons do not work with all TVs. REC/OTR I Button (Record/One-Touch Recording) Press to record the current TV channel in Monitor mode. See page 21. Or, press to record material playing on equipment connected to the Recorder (after choosing the correct EXT or CAM channel). See page 17. Press repeatedly to set up a OneTouch Recording. See page 41.
Remote Control (contd) 23
T/C Button (Title/Chapter) Press to select T (Title/Track) or C (Chapter) in the Menu Bar. Then press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the Title/Track/Chapter you want to play. This button has no effect during Monitor mode. TIMER Button Press to access or remove the Timer Recording menu. See pages 42-44. FSS Button (Favorite Scene Selection) Press to display or remove the Favorite Scene Selection menu during playback of a DVD+R or DVD+RW. See page 51. Previous j Button Press to return to the beginning of the current Chapter/Track. Press repeatedly to return to previous Chapters/Tracks. See page 34. Press and hold for two seconds to search backward during play. See page 38. REC MODE Button Press repeatedly to select a recording speed: M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6. This determines the quality of the recording and the amount/length of time you can record on a Disc. See page 49. Number Buttons Press to select numbered items in a menu. See page 20. Press during play to select a Chapter (within the current Title) or Track for play. See page 34. Press to select a TV channel while in Monitor mode. CLEAR Button Press to delete the last entry of information into a menu. Press to clear a timer recording. See page 44. PLAY : Button Press to play a Disc. Next G Press to skip to the next Chapter or Track during play. See page 34. Press and hold for two seconds to search forward during play. See page 38. PAUSE k Button Press once to pause play. Press repeatedly to advance a paused picture one frame at a time (frame-by-frame playback). See page 37.

Subtitles

Some DVDs include subtitles in different languages. Or, material you recorded onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R might include subtitles.To choose subtitles, follow these steps.
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. Press : repeatedly to select Z Subtitle in the Menu Bar. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to see the available subtitle languages. Subtitles will appear after a few seconds. You can choose subtitles only if they are available on the Disc.The languages may be numbered or abbreviated, such as En for English.
~ L F RW play 0:29:40 0:00:07 W 1 X 2 Y Z s B L 1en 1en K no a off

1,4 2-3

Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.

36 Zoom, Camera Angle

Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the enlarged image.
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. Press : repeatedly to select a Zoom in the Menu Bar. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose 1.33, 2, or 4. Play will pause. The still picture will appear at 1.33, 2, or 4 times the normal size.
~ L B RW pause 0:29:40 0:00:07 W 1 X 2 Y 1en Z 1

a B L 1.33K

Press OK to pan

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To move the enlarged picture around on the TV screen (pan), press OK. Then, press CH+8, CH-9, ;, or : to move the picture. Press OK again to see the still, zoomed picture without the Menu Bar.
To return to regular play, press PLAY :. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar again.

Camera Angle

Some DVDs include scenes recorded from different angles.To watch segments from a different angle, follow these steps.
During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen. Press : repeatedly to select Angle in the Menu Bar.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select a different angle. In a few seconds, play changes to the selected angle.
~ L F DVD play 0:29:40 0:00:07 W 1 X 2 Y 1en Z a s KB off 1 1/2L
If the Angle symbol appears in the top left corner of the TV screen during play, multiple angles are available. Simply press CH+8 or CH9 to switch among the different angles.
Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 37
Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback
To quickly pause play, press PAUSE k on the remote. To advance the still picture one frame at a time, press PAUSE k repeatedly.To resume play, press PLAY :. To freeze the picture using the Menu Bar, follow these steps.
Press SYSTEM MENU during play so Menu Bar 1 appears. Press : repeatedly to select in Menu Bar 2.

You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the DVD Recorder. COPY PROTECT will appear on the display if you try to dub or record copyrighted material onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the Recorder.
46 Record One Channel/Watch Another
Press REC/OTR I to record the current TV channel. A red light will encircle the Record I button on the front of the Recorder to indicate recording is in progress. See page 21. Press TV/DVD on the remote to put the Recorder in TV position. TV will appear briefly on the Recorders display panel. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV. (If you have a Philips TV, you may be able to hold down the DVD/TV button on the side of the remote and use the CH+8 and CH-9 buttons to change channels at the TV. See page 23.) To return to the recording, use the TV remote control to reselect the TV channel at which you usually view the DVD Recorder. This may be a Video In channel or channel 3 or 4, depending on how you connected the DVD Recorder to the TV. The channel being recorded will appear on the TV screen. Press TV/DVD on the Recorders remote control to return the Recorder to DVD position. DVD will appear briefly on the Recorders display panel. To stop recording, press the STOP C button.
Select the channel you want to watch at the TV. Reselect the Video In channel at the TV.

Title Settings Menu 47

The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on a DVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title.
When DVD+RW or DVD+R play is stopped, the Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 32.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the Index Picture of the recording you want to name, play, or erase, then press :. The Title settings menu will appear.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Name, Play full title, or Erase this title. Continue as directed in step 4. Name Press :. The first character of the Title name will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to change the character. Press SELECT to switch between upper and lower case letters. Press CLEAR to erase a character.To move to the next or previous character, press ; or :. Repeat this process until you have finished naming the Title. When the Title is complete, press OK. Storing name will appear while the name is stored.

q q If you select Divide title (DVD+RW only), press PAUSE F during play to choose the point at which you want to start the new Title. Press OK. This will divide this title into two separate titles. Press OK to confirm will appear. Press OK again. (If you decide not to divide the Title, press ;.) Dividing title appears in the menu until the action is complete; the Index Picture Screen will reappear.
The maximum number of Chapters per Title varies.When you reach the maximum number, Too many chapters may appear on the screen. Delete Chapters before making more. You cannot undo a Title division. The Index Picture Screen will show two Titles instead of one. Editing changes on DVD+Rs will be accessible only when playing the DVD+R on this DVD Recorder.You cannot edit a DVD+R after it is finalized. Insert chapter markers during recording by pressing FSS. See page 48.
Press FSS to remove the Favorite Scene Selection menu.

52 Finalize Disc

You can record and finalize DVD+Rs one time. After you fill a DVD+R or complete all the recordings you want on a single DVD+R, finalize it. Otherwise, the DVD+R will play only on this Recorder.To play the Disc on other DVD Players, you must finalize it first. Once you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it anymore or make editing changes.Therefore, make sure the Disc is as you want it before you finalize it.
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select then press :. in the second screen,
Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Finalize disc. Finalize disc appears in the menu only when an unfinalized DVD+R is in the Recorder.
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Disc Features Enter code. On Press OK
Press OK. Finalizing will appear in the menu.The process may take a few minutes. When finalization is complete, the Index picture screen will reappear. You cannot unfinalize a DVD+R, and you cannot record or edit the DVD+R after you finalize it. A DVD+R will play on other DVD Players only after the Disc is finalized.

66 Helpful Hints

If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. No power Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the DVD Recorder. Connect the supplied power cord securely to the MAINS (AC power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the power cord firmly to an AC power outlet. Use only the supplied power cord. Make sure the AC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet. The buttons on the DVD Recorder do not work. The Recorder may be in Dealer mode. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Press and hold Stop C and OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder while you reconnect the power cord to power. When the time or --:-appears on the display panel (within 6-10 seconds), release the buttons. No picture Make sure the TV power is on. Check the video cables. Make sure the cable(s) are fastened securely to the Recorder and the TV. Set your TV to the correct Video In channel.These channels are usually near channel zero (0). Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects an Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV owners manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the Recorders background picture on the TV screen. You only need one video connection between the DVD Recorder and the TV. See page 9. The picture is distorted; the picture is black and white during playback. TVs have a color system standard, usually NTSC in the United States. If the Discs color system is different than your TVs color system, the picture may be distorted or colorless. The Recorder cannot record in color if the TV channel or source is not providing color. In some situations, programs that are broadcast in black and white cannot be recorded. Check the Disc for fingerprints. Clean the Disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge in a straight line. Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.This is not a malfunction. If you set Record mode to a low-quality speed, change to a higher-quality speed after you finish recording. Leaving the Recorder set to a low-quality speed may affect the picture quality when playing DVDs later. See page 49. The sound is distorted during Disc playback through a Stereo. Do not connect any cables from the DVD Recorder to the Stereos PHONO IN jack. Do not connect the Recorders Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an analog jack (red or white) on the Stereo. No sound Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16. Remember, you only need one audio connection. See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation. Make sure cables are connected firmly to all equipment. Select another channel, sound source, or Auxiliary station at your Stereo or TV. See your Stereos manual or TVs manual for details. Or, just continue selecting the different sound sources or modes on the Stereo or TV until you hear sound from the Disc that is in the DVD Recorder. See pages 9-16. Set Analog output or Digital output correctly, based on what equipment you connected to the Recorder. See pages 61-62. You cannot hear MP3 play if you are using the Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack for sound from the Recorder. Change the Audio setting of the DVD in the DVD Disc Menu. A Disc recorded on this DVD Recorder will not play on a DVD Player. In some cases, you can adapt the Disc at the DVD Recorder, then try it again in the Player.This procedure does not solve the playability problem with all brands of Players. Furthermore, it may make the Disc incompatible with Players with which the Disc was compatible before you modified the Disc. To modify a Disc, place the Disc in the DVD Recorders disc tray. Do not close the tray.Then, press and hold the Number 2 button on the remote control until the tray closes.The Disc is now modified.Try it on the other Player. If the Disc still will not play on the Player, repeat this procedure, but press and hold the Number 3 button instead until the Recorders tray closes. To return the Disc to its original version, repeat this process using the Number 1 button. To adapt a Disc that was recorded on a different DVD Recorder, stop Disc play. Make sure the Disc Menu or INFO is not on the screen. Press Record I.The following message will appear: Disc has different menu. If you record on this disc the menu will be replaced. Press OK to open tray or press REC to replace menu. Press Record I.The replacing menu message will appear.When that is finished, the Disc Information Screen will appear. Some information may be missing, for example the recording mode. To play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc first. See pages 50 or 52. Editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players. See page 50. An Audio CD will not play on the DVD Recorder. Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected.This DVD Recorder may not play such copy-protected discs.