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Next title/Chapter/Track/Forward search: Pressing this button once during playback will jump to the next chapter/track. If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward. If button is held down during a still picture function, it will search forward in slow motion. Stop: To stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings (TIMER) Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray. Audio: To select the audio language. For SAP recording Record: Record the current TV channel Pause(still picture): If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD Recorder switches to pause. You will see a still picture. If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD Recorder will also switch to pause.

STOP h

AUDIO REC/OTR n PAUSE 9

Additional TV functions

This will only work with TVs with the same remote control code (RC5) (e.g. Philips TVs) TV VOLUME q TV VOLUME r TV volume: Increase TV volume TV volume: Reduce TV volume
For the following functions, you must hold down the side button DVD/TV while pressing the other button. STANDBY m 0.9 CH+ A CH- B
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.

Front of the Recorder

STANDBY/ON m OPEN/CLOSE J
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

RECORD G N O h

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
S-VIDEO Yellow jack VIDEO White/Red jack left AUDIO right 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')
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. DV IN i.Link / DV jack (digital video input, IEEE 1394, Firewire): Input for digital Camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector (channel number 'CAM2').

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. The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected. 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

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( FSS 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).

What is a DVD? DVDs (Digital Video Discs) are the new storage medium that combines the convenience of the Compact Disc with the latest advanced digital video technology. DVD Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG2 data compression technology that allows an entire film to be put on a single 5-inch disc. How high is the resolution compared to VHS? The crystal-clear digital pictures have a resolution of over 500 lines, with 720 pixels (picture elements) per line. This resolution is more than double that of VHS and is superior to Laser Discs. The quality can be compared to digital masters made in recording studios. What is DVD+RW? DVD+ReWritable (DVD+RW) uses phase-change media, the same technology that formed the basis for CD-ReWritable. A high-power laser is used to change the reflectivity of the recording layer. This process means the disc can be recorded on more than a thousand times. What is DVD+R? DVD+R (recordable DVD). In contrast to DVD+RW, this disc can only be recorded once. If a disc has not been finalized after recording, it can continue to be recorded upon in the DVD Recorder. Old recordings can be later deleted, but they cannot be overwritten. The deleted titles are marked as 'Deleted title.' For this disc to be played in a DVD player, it must be 'finalized' in the DVD Recorder. After this has been completed, no further recordings can be added. What can my DVD Recorder do? Your Philips DVD Recorder is a Recorder and Player for digital video discs, with a two-way compatibility to the universal DVD Video standard. This means that: )existing pre-recorded DVDs can be played. )recordings made on your DVD Recorder can play on existing DVD Video players and DVD-ROM drives. In some cases, the discs may have to be finalized before they will play on other DVD players.

Compatible discs

Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs:

Recording and Playback

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over.
DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once.

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)

DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.
Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
Super Audio CD (only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)
Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 contents
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 contents

Region codes

Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible. This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder. The number within the globe represents the region of the world. Region 1 represents: U.S, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller regions near Australia.

Technical data

Voltage : 110-130V/60Hz Power consumption : 27W Power consumption (Standby): Less than 3W (clock display off) Measurements in inches (W/H/D): 17.2/3.0/13.30 (disc tray closed), 18.58 (disc tray open) Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg Power failure/no power supply: Channel and timer data will remain stored for approx. 1 year, the clock data for approx. 12 hours. Operating position: max. inclination of 10 degrees in any direction Ambient temperature: 59 F - 95 F Humidity: 25% - 75%

Accessories

Owner's manual Warranty booklet Quick-start guide Remote control and batteries Antenna cable Power cable Component video cable (cinch cable with red/blue/green plugs) Video cable (with yellow plugs) DVD+RW
Important notes regarding operation
Caution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. When open avoid exposure to beam. Because of the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. LASER Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD reading). Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

Use the Component Video (Y PB PR) cable and connect one end to the red, blue, green OUT COMPONENT VIDEO jacks at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end to the Component Video In jacks of the TV. If your TV set is equipped with a 'progressive scan' jack, please use this jack. (Usually called 'Video In Y Cb Cr'. Please see your TV's instruction manual).
Please note the color order The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly, this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could be no picture at all.
Use the supplied audio cable and plug one end into the OUT AUDIO LR jack at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ) and the other into the red/white Audio In jacks of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. Please see your TV's instruction manual). Switch on the TV. If necessary, set the TV to the Component Video channel. If necessary, see the operating instructions for your TV. Or, go to channel zero on your TV, then keep changing channels down until you see the DVD Recorder screens (when the Recorder is on). This is not channel 3 or 4 as it would be if you used only the cable/antenna connection. Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder with the power supply using the supplied power cable. The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After the initial 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'. Press STANDBY/ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.
Switching TV and DVD Recorder to 'Progressive scan' The factory settings of the DVD Recorder are set to 'Interlaced'. If you selected the 'Progressive scan' connection during installation, you must switch the 'Component Video output' of the DVD Recorder and, if necessary, the 'Component Video input' of the TV to 'Progressive scan.' Switching the TV Please select 'Progressive scan' for the Component Video input on the TV. If necessary, see your TV instruction manual. If your TV is equipped with separate input jacks for Interlaced and Progressive, connect the DVD Recorder to the jack that supports 'Progressive scan.' Switching the DVD Recorder 1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord. 2 Hold down O on the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) will appear on the display. 3 If you want to switch back, repeat steps 1 and 2. 'PRO' (progressive scan) will disappear from the display. The DVD Recorder is switched to 'Interlaced.'
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

Good Picture Quality

If your camcorder only uses a video output (Composite Video or CVBS), connect the VIDEO input of the DVD Recorder to the corresponding output jack on the camcorder. You must also connect the left AUDIO right in jacks of the DVD Recorder to the audio out jacks on the camcorder.
Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks
There two analog audio output jacks OUT L AUDIO R (audio signal output left/right) and two audio input jacks IN L AUDIO R (audio input left/right) on the back of the DVD Recorder. These can be used to connect the following devices: ) A receiver with Dolby Surround Pro Logic ) A receiver with two channel analog stereo
Can I use the 'Phono input' of my amplifier? This amplifier jack (input) should only be used for record players without a pre-amplifier. Do not use this input jack to connect the DVD recorder. This could damage the DVD Recorder or the amplifier.
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jack
The rear of the DVD Recorder features a digital DIGITAL AUDIO OUT out jack for a coaxial cable. It can be used to connect the following devices: ) an Audio/Video receiver or an Audio/Video amplifier with a digital multi channel sound decoder ) a receiver with two channel digital stereo (PCM)
Digital multi channel sound Digital multi-channel sound provides maximum sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD Recorder (MPEG2 and Dolby Digital). Consult the instruction manual of your receiver to find out which audio formats it supports.
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 Setup Menu Language English Espaol Franais Press OK to continue Initial Setup Audio Language English Espaol Franais Portugus Italiano Press OK to continue Initial Setup Subtitle Language English Espaol Franais Portugus Italiano Press OK to continue

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.

Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY/ON m.
Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear. Select 'A' using D or C. Select the line 'Language' using confirm with C. CH- B or CH+ A and
Select line 'Recording audio' and confirm with C.
Select 'Stereo' or 'SAP' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK.
A TV program is only available in 'Stereo' but my setting is 'SAP'? If the setting for 'Recording audio' is 'SAP' but the TV channel broadcasts only in stereo during recording, the recording will be done in stereo.
To end, press SYSTEM-MENU.
Assigning the VCR Plus+ Guide channel numbers
If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ programming system, you must first assign Guide channel numbers to the TV channels.
Select line 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select the line 'VCR Plus+ Ch.' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the Guide channel number you want to assign to a TV channel. Use D or C , or use the number buttons 0.9 to select the TV channel corresponding to this Guide channel number. An overview of guide numbers/TV channels can be found in your daily newspaper or in your TV listings. Confirm the allocation with OK.
Installation VCR Plus+ Ch. VCR Plus+ Ch. 005. Channel ----------To exit press SYSTEM MENU
Setting the time/date automatically
This function uses the information sent via the local PBS channel to automatically set the time/date. For this reason, you must enter the PBS channel that sends this additional information. When the DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date is wrong, you must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date').
Select line 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select line 'Time/Date' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select 'Automatic' with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select the corresponding line with CH- B or CH+ A.

Time/Date Automatic PBS Channel Daylight Saving Time Zone Auto. Off Auto.
Select the channel which sends the time/date information in the line 'PBS Channel' and confirm with OK. The DVD Recorder will check whether or not the information transfer is possible.
a 'Clock not set, check channel' will appear on the TV screen b No time/date data can be received from this TV channel. Select a different channel or 'Auto.' in line 'PBS Channel'.
Select one of the following settings in line 'Daylight Saving': 'On': The time set corresponds to summer time (summer time activated) 'Off': The time set corresponds to the winter time (summer time is off) In the line 'Time Zone', select your time zone if the PBS channel entered was for a different time zone. This is the only way to set the time correctly, or, if necessary, to correct it. If you want to use the time zone of the PBS channel, select 'Auto.'. Confirm the changes with OK.
The time and date are automatically transferred from the selected 'PBS channel' after the Recorder is shut off.
Manually setting the time & date
If the time is incorrect, this could be due to a weak or disrupted TV signal. If this is the case, switch off the automatic function.
Select line 'Installation' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select line 'Time/Date' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Select 'Manual' with CH- B or CH+ A.
Confirm with OK. Change the time in line 'Time' using the number buttons 0.9 on your remote control. Check 'AM/PM', 'Year', 'Month', and 'Date' in the same way. To select between the fields, use CH- B or CH+ A. Change the information with D , C or the number buttons 0.9. Select one of the following settings in line 'Daylight Saving': 'On': The time set corresponds to the summer time (summer time is on) 'Off': The time set corresponds to the winter time (summer time is off) When all settings are correct, confirm with OK.
Time/Date Manual Time AM/PM Year Month Date Daylight Saving 09:02 AM 01 Off
If the setting has been confirmed with OK the automatic system is disabled.
Information on the TV screen
You can check/change many functions and settings of your DVD Recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording.

Menu bar icons

The SYSTEM-MENU button is used to call up the menu bar (main menu) and to close it. The D and C buttons are used to select the corresponding function. The CH- B button confirms the function and either leads you to an additional menu or executes the function. Depending on the disc inserted, some functions may not be available.

During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select 'L' with C or D and confirm with CH- B. The playback is stopped and the screen displays how much play time has already elapsed. Enter the desired start time for the playback using the number buttons 0.9. Confirm with OK.
a The time that I entered is blinking on the screen b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or cancel the function with SYSTEM-MENU.
Playback will now start at the time you entered.

Repeating/Shuffle

You can select an entire section or the entire disc for repeat playback. Depending on the disc type (DVD-Video, DVD+RW, Video-CDs), you can select chapters, titles or the entire disc.
Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playback.
During playback, press PLAY MODE. By pressing PLAY MODE again, you can select from the following options: ) '2': Repeat chapter (DVD only) ) '3': Repeat track/title ) '5': Repeat entire disc (video CD, audio CD only) ) '/': Shuffle ) No display: no repeat To cancel the repeat, press STOP h. You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays disappear.
Repeat a specific segment A B
You can repeat a specific segment within a title/chapter/track. To do this, you must mark the start and end of the desired segment.
During playback, press the PAUSE 9 at the desired starting position. You will see a still picture. Keep pressing PLAY MODE until the '0' symbol appears on the TV screen. This will store the start point. Start playback with PLAY G. At the desired stop point, press the OK button. '1' appears on the TV screen. Playback will now resume repeating the selected segment. To cancel the repeat, press STOP h. You can also keep pressing PLAY MODE until the displays disappear.

Scan function

Using this function, you can play the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD or VCD) on the disc.
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until '6' appears on the screen. After 10 seconds, the DVD Recorder will switch to the next chapter/track. To resume the playback at the corresponding chapter/track, press STOP h and then PLAY G.

What happens with DVD+Rs? New recordings on DVD+R can only be made on existing space. You cannot overwrite existing recordings on 'DVD+R' discs.
In the index display, find the title to which the new recording is to be added. Look at the last minute of the old recording.
Press PAUSE 9 on the remote control at the location where the new recording is to start. '9' will appear on the screen. If you want to monitor the recording, you can switch to the internal tuner using the MONITOR button. Now start recording as usual by pressing REC/OTR n on the remote control. The new recording is added. Stop recording with STOP h.
Selecting the recording mode (quality)
By selecting a recording mode, you define the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. You can check the quality by switching to a recording mode watching the picture via the built-in tuner. (Press the MONITOR button). For playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.
Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote control.
Which recording modes can I choose? 'M1': High Quality offers the best picture quality with a total recording time of 1 hour. 'M2': Standard Play (pre-recorded DVD quality) offers excellent picture quality with a total recording time of 2 hours. 'M2x': Standard Play plus (better than S-VHS picture quality) offers excellent picture quality with a total recording time of 2.5 hours. 'M3': Long Play (S-VHS picture quality). Total recording time of 3 hours. 'M4': Extended Play (better than VHS picture quality). Total recording time of 4 hours. 'M6': Super Long Play (VHS picture quality). Total recording time of 6 hours. Can I also change the recording mode via a menu?
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button. Select ' ' using D or C. Select line 'Record settings' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. At 'Rec Mode,' select the recording mode using D or C. Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU. If you select the 'M3', 'M4' or 'M6' recording modes, you can select the 'Stndrd' (standard) or 'Sport' (for quick movements) settings in the 'Filter mode' line.

Managing disc content

Charly 1 00:29:59 M1 Fr15/02/2003 Empty title 01:30:01

General

When a recording is made on a disc, the following information is saved at the start of each recording: ) Name of the recording If no name is sent by the broadcaster, then the channel number (channel name) and time the recording started is saved as the name ) Length of recording ) Recording mode (quality) ) Date of the recording ) Recording index screen If 'Auto chapters' is turned on in the 'Record settings' menu, a marking will be made every 5-6 minutes. These markers are called chapter markers. These markers can be changed after the recording is complete.

Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen. Select 'Finalize disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK.
a 'Finalize disc' does not appear in the display. b Either no DVD+R was inserted or the disc has already been finalized. To end, press SYSTEM-MENU. a The 'Settings for' menu does not appear b If the disc was made on another DVD recorder, it is possible that this menu cannot be opened. In this case, use the 'Finalize disc' function in the ' ' menu, submenu 'Features'.
'This will take.' will appear on the screen to show how long this process will last. To confirm, press OK. 'Working.' will appear on the screen. A bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the editing process.

Erasing DVD+RWs

Press C in the 'Disc info display'. The 'Settings for' menu will appear on the screen. Select 'Erase disc' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK. 'This will erase all titles' Press OK to confirm' appears on the screen. If you want to delete all titles, confirm with OK. Otherwise, end by pressing D. 'Erasing disc' will appear on the TV screen.
Settings for Philips1 Disc name Protection Erase disc Philips1 Unprotected Press OK
After the disc has been successfully erased, the index picture screen will be empty.
If the disc is empty already, you cannot select 'Erase disc'.
Programming a recording (TIMER)
Use programmed recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The DVD Recorder will switch to the right channel and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period of one year. To make a programmed recording, your DVD Recorder needs to know: * the date of the recording * the channel number of the TV channel * the start and stop time of the recording * the recording mode ('M1/M2/M2x/M3/M4/M6') This information is saved in a TIMER block. Before you begin, make sure the clock is set. If the clock is not set, the 'Time/Date' menu will appear when you press the TIMER button.
Programming a recording with the 'VCR Plus+ system'
Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, TV channel, start and end times. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode programming number. This 8-digit PlusCode number is found in most TV listings for magazines.

Activating/Deactivating the parental control
Press SYSTEM-MENU. The menu bar will appear on the top of the TV screen. Select 'A' using D or C.
Select line 'Disc features' using confirm with C.
Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C.
Enter a four-digit code of your choice. If you are entering the code for the first time, you must enter it again to confirm. Select 'Parental level' with CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C. A bar appears for selecting the parental control level. Select the corresponding parental CH+ A or the number buttons 0.9.
What do the parental levels mean? Rating 0 (displayed as '--') parental control is not active. Rating 1 (childsafe) Rating 8 (for adults only) What happens when a DVD scene with a higher rating than authorized is played? If the Recorder cannot find a suitable alternative, playback is stopped until the four-digit code is entered.
Access control Auto resume

Enter code On

CH- B ,
Confirm with OK. To end, press repeatedly SYSTEM-MENU.

D and then

Changing the country
The Parental control levels depend on the country in which the DVD was manufactured. Therefore, it is necessary that you enter the country for which these filter values apply.
Press SYSTEM-MENU. The menu bar will appear.

Select 'A' using D or C.

Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code of your choice. If this is you first time entering your code, you must enter this code a second time to confirm it. Select 'Change country' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C. Select your country or that of the DVD using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK. To end, press D and then SYSTEM-MENU.

Changing the PIN

Select line 'Features' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C. Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C.
Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code. If this is you first time entering your code, you must enter this code a second time to confirm it. Select the line 'Change code' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with C. Enter the new code with the number buttons 0.9. Re-enter the code for confirmation. To end, press D and SYSTEM-MENU.

Special Information for Canadian Users
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE N'MET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOLECTRIQUES DPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES DANS LA RGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOLECTRIQUES DICT PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

Radio/TV Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT:

This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included use of shielded cables and connectors between system components. Use shielded cables to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. If you have any problems, contact your supplier.

Copyright Protection

Helpful Hint

If IS TV ON? C03 appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV and set it to channel 3.This is part of the Initial Setup.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct Video In channel (channel 3 for this connection).

Hookups (contd) 11

Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

OUT IN

Cable TV or Satellite Signal
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
ANTENNA EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS)

EXT 1 AUDIO

Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a single ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack: Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT/TO TV jack of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks: Connect them to the Recorders IN EXT 2 VIDEO (CVBS) and AUDIO L/R jacks.These jacks are red and white (AUDIO) and yellow (VIDEO). Use the supplied audio and video cables, which have red/white/yellow markings. Or, use the Recorders IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y-C) jack (instead of CVBS) if your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has an S-Video Out jack. Connect another RF coaxial cable to the Recorders TV jack and to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on your TV. Your TVs Antenna In jack may be labelled RF In or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual for details. Or, use an Audio/Video connection between the Recorder and the TV. See pages 12-14. Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, and TV to a power outlet. Press STANDBY/ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn it on. Set the Recorder to channel 3 or 4 (your Cable Box/Satellite Receivers output channel) if you used an RF coaxial cable to connect the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the DVD Recorder. Set the Recorder to EXT 2 if you used those jacks on the Recorder to connect to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Turn on the TV and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Set the TV to channel 3 to receive the picture from the Recorder (if you used the RF coaxial cable as shown for step 3). You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.

Helpful Hints

To watch TV, put the Recorder in Monitor mode and on channel 3 or 4. (Press MONITOR on the Recorders remote.) Change TV channels at your Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. If IS TV ON? C03 appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV and set it to channel 3. This is part of the Initial Setup. You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct Video In channel. You may need to use channel 4 at your TV instead. While IS TV ON? C03 appears on the Recorders display panel, press and hold the Number 4 button on the Recorders remote. After several seconds, the display will change to IS TV ON? C04. Set your TV to channel 4. The Initial Setup screen should appear.

Set Analog output accordingly. See page 62. To use S-Video or Component Video instead, see pages 12-13. You only need one video connection. Choose the correct Video In channel at the TV.

16 Hookups (contd)

Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG2, or Digital Theater System)
Back of TV (example only) Stereo (example only)

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the Recorders Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereos COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack. Use a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied).You can use the supplied CVBS video cable (with yellow markings) instead if you are not using it for your video connection. Connect the Recorders yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to your TVs VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings. 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 power and set your Stereo to the correct Digital 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. 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 on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
Set Digital output accordingly. See page 61. If the Digital output setting does not match your Stereos capabilities, the Stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Your Stereo must support MPEG2, Dolby DigitalTM or Digital Theater System (DTS). Check the Stereos manual. To use S-Video or Component Video instead, see pages 12-13. You only need one video connection. Choose the correct Video In channel at the TV.

Hookups (contd) 17

Installation

Access added channels by pressing CH+8 or CH-9. Deleted channels will be skipped. Delete channels you rarely watch.You still can select deleted channels with the Number buttons. If new channels become available, or if you receive a channel the Recorder did not set, add the channel. The Recorder detects whether you connected an Antenna or Cable TV signal. If you are not receiving the correct channels, reset your channels. Follow steps 1-2 above. Press CH-9 to choose Cable/Antenna, then press OK. Press B or s to choose Cable, Anten. (antenna), or Auto (for the Recorder to detect automatically). Press OK. Stored will appear briefly in the lower left corner of the menu. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press OK again to reset the channels.When the search ends, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to clear the screen.
K Auto Ch. Programming u B Add/Delete Channels B L VCR Plus+ Ch. Time/Date Cable/Antenna To exit press SYSTEM MENU
Press :. A channel list will appear. Beside each channel number, you will see Delete or Add. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select the channel you want to add or delete, then press ; or : to choose Add or Delete for that channel. Press OK to store your choice. Stored will appear briefly in the lower left corner of the menu. Repeat step 6 as often as necessary to add or delete all the channels you want. Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus when you are finished.

VCR Plus+ Channels 27

If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ programming system, program the DVD Recorder with your local channel information.This will only take a few minutes. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must set up channels in order for the system to work efficiently. Before you begin, make sure you have 1) a cable TV channel list, if applicable (you can request one from your cable TV company), and 2) a chart that lists VCR Plus+ channel numbers, which you can find in your TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper.
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 at the end of the next menu screen, then press : to enter the Installation menu. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select VCR Plus+ Ch. (channel), then press :.

During DVD play, press the AUDIO Y button. Y Audio will be selected in the Menu Bar. Within five seconds, press the AUDIO Y button repeatedly to see the different languages available. Or, press CH+8 or CH-9 repeatedly to see the different languages.The language you select will be audible in a few seconds; the Menu Bar will disappear. The languages or options may be abbreviated. For example, French may be Fr. See your Disc case for details on available audio features and explanations.
~ L F DVD play 0:29:40 0:00:07 W 1 X Y Z s KB 1enL no a off

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

1,7 2-5 6

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

You can enter the Date, Channel, Start, and End information with the Number buttons. Enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. For example, for channel 15, press 0,1,5. Press STANDBY y on the remote to turn off the Recorder and stop a timer recording that is in progress. You cannot select Timer Programming if six recordings are set. Delete a recording, then set a new one. See page 44. Set a Timer recording and turn off the Recorder five minutes before the recording will start. Set the timer recording one minute ahead of the programs start time.This helps ensure the entire program is recorded.The Disc needs about 30 seconds to prepare for recording. You cannot change channels during recording. To edit your recordings, see page 51. Editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other Players. TIMER will appear on the display panel if a Timer Recording is set.
Rec Mode (Record Mode) will be selected. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose a recording speed: M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6. See page 49. Check your timer information. If something is incorrect, press ; or : to choose the incorrect data. Use CH+8 or CH-9 to enter the correct data. When the information is correct, press OK. Stored will appear at the bottom of the screen, then the Timer menu will reappear.Switch off; timer recording will be highlighted in red at the bottom of the screen.This is a reminder to turn off the DVD Recorder so the recording can occur. Press TIMER to remove the menu. Put a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R in the Recorder. Press STANDBY y to turn off the Recorder. For the timer recording, the Recorder will turn itself on, record, then turn itself off when finished.A red light will encircle the Record I button on the Recorder during recording. If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow the steps on page 52.
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording 43
A PlusCode number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TV guides next to the start time of a TV program.You can program a timer recording quickly by entering the code for your program. Before you begin, complete the VCR Plus+ channel setup. See page 27.
Press TIMER on the remote control. Press CH+8 to select VCR Plus+ system, then press :.
K uB VCR Plus+ system L Timer Programming Timer List
Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode number from your TV guide, then press OK. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to erase the PlusCode number, then enter it again. Information about the timer will appear. If information is missing or not available, you may be asked to enter more information. Follow the instructions on the screen.You may be asked to enter a channel number if you have not set up VCR Plus+ channels. See page 27.
Timer VCR Plus+ system PlusCode number
-------Mo-Fr/Weekly Press SELECT To store Press OK
If the timer recording information seems correct and complete, press OK. Stored will appear at the bottom of the screen briefly.The Timer menu will reappear.

Timer VCR Plus+ system Rec Date Ch. Start End Mode 10/09:00AM 09:30AM M1

AM/PM Press SELECT

Press TIMER to remove the menu. Put a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R in the Recorder. Press STANDBY y to turn off the Recorder at least five minutes before the timer recording is set to begin. The Recorder must be off in order for the timer recording to occur. If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. See page 52. To edit your recordings, see page 51. However, editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.
44 Erasing Timer Recordings
Press CH-9 to choose Timer list, then press :.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to highlight the timer recording you want to erase. Press CLEAR.The recording you selected will appear alone on the screen beneath Clear Timer. Press OK to erase the timer recording. Timer Cleared will appear at the bottom of the screen briefly, then the Timer List will reappear. (If you decide not to erase the timer recording, press the TIMER button.The Timer List will reappear.) Press TIMER repeatedly to remove the menus.

2,3,5 4

Press STANDBY y on the remote to turn off the Recorder and stop a timer recording that is in progress.

Error Messages 45

These messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording. Collision The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer recordings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red highlight in the Timer List. To ignore the message, press TIMER repeatedly to remove all the menus.The program with the earlier start time will record completely, then the remainder of the later program will record. Change one or both timer recordings. See page 42. Delete one of the timer recordings. See page 44. Please enter channel number The VCR Plus+programming system does not recognize the TV channel. Use the Number buttons to enter the required VCR Plus+ channel number, then press OK. See page 27. PlusCode number wrong You entered an incorrect PlusCode number. Enter the correct information or press TIMER repeatedly to quit. Weekend programming not possible You entered an incorrect date or chose a daily (Mo-Fr) recording.You can only use daily programming for recordings that will occur Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, or Friday. Clock not set You cannot access the Timer menu if the clock is not set. See pages 28-29 to set the clock. This message also may appear if you turn on the Recorder while the PBS channel is downloading the time.Turn off the Recorder for a few minutes to let the download finish. Data error Make sure all information for the timer recording is correct and complete. Insert recordable disc There is not a DVD+R or DVD+RW in the Recorder. Put a recordable DVD+R or DVD+RW in the disc tray before turning off the Recorder for the timer recording. Memory full There are six Timer recordings set.You cannot set more than six at a time. Disc locked A protected DVD+RW or DVD+R is in the Recorder. Recording is not possible on the current Disc. You may be able to change Protection to Unprotected. See page 50.

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.
Play full title Press OK. The Disc will play from the beginning of the Title you selected.
Erase this title Press OK. The DVD Recorder will ask you to confirm that you really want to erase the entire Title. Press OK again to start erasing the Title. Erasing title will appear during erasure.When erasing is complete, the Index Picture Screen will reappear. (If you do not want to erase the Title, press ; to return to the Title Settings menu instead.)

1,5 1-4

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus.

Mode M1 M2 M2x M3 M4 M6

Picture quality Highest quality; least recording time per Disc Equals quality of a pre-recorded DVD Better quality than an S-VHS videotape Equals quality of an S-VHS videotape Better quality than a VHS videotape Equals quality of a VHS videotape
Recording time per Disc 1 hour 2 hours 2.5 hours 3 hours 4 hours 6 hours
If you set Record mode to a low-quality speed, set it to a high-quality speed after you finish recording. Leaving the Recorder set to a low-quality speed may affect the picture quality when playing DVDs later. VHS represents Video Home System. S-VHS represents Super-Video Home System. These videotapes are commonly used for home video recordings on VCRs or Camcorders.
50 Editing: Disc Information Screen
You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW/DVD+R from the Disc Information Screen.
When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select the first Title on the DVD+RW/DVD+R. Press CH+8 to enter the Disc Information Screen. In the Disc Information Screen, press : to enter the Settings menu.

Settings for XXXXXX

sL 01Disc name Protection Erase disc Make edits compatible

B sample Unprotected

DVD+RW example
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Disc name, Protection, Erase disc (DVD+RW only), Make edits compatible (DVD+RW only), or Finalize disc (DVD+R only). Proceed as follows, depending on which feature you want to adjust.
Disc name (DVD+RW and DVD+R) Press :. Press ; or : to choose the character position, then press CH+8 or CH-9 to enter a character. Press SELECT to alternate between capital and lower case characters. Press CLEAR to erase a character (the space will remain). Repeat this process until you enter the complete name. To save the name, press OK. Storing name will appear briefly.
q Protection (DVD+RW and DVD+R) Press :. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Protected or Unprotected, then press OK. If you protect the Disc, you cannot make any further changes to the Disc, including recording. Disc locked will appear on the TV screen briefly if you attempt recording. Choosing Protected also disables most editing features. To edit or record again, select Unprotected. Remember, protecting a DVD+R is not the same as finalizing it. Finalization cannot be undone.

Auto Resume, Playback Control 53
Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs and Video CDs you played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc.
Press CH-9 to select Auto resume, then press :. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select On or Off, then press OK.
Disc Features Access Control Auto resume

1,5 2-4

s On Off
Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.

Playback Control

Some Video CDs have interactive menus that customize play. If the Video CD has Playback Control (PBC), follow these steps to turn it on or off.
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 PBC, then press :. It appears in the menu only when a Video CD with Playback Control is in the Recorder.
~ W 1 X 2 Y 1en Z off no a off Disc Features Access control Auto resume PBC
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select On or Off, then press OK. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
If resume appears when you start play, press PLAY :.This lets you resume play from the last played point, even if Auto resume is Off. See page 20. The display panel will be blank during play of a Video CD with PBC On.

54 Access Control

Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings before you allow children access to the DVD Recorder.

Change Code

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 on the second screen, then press :. Access control will be selected. Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter your old four-digit code. When doing this the first time, enter any four numbers you prefer.You will have to enter the same code, exactly, twice.This will set your code for the first time.
~ W 1 X 2 Y 1en s Access control Auto resume Finalize disc [] [] [] [] Enter code Z off no a off

3,5 1,6 1-4

Press CH-9 repeatedly to select Change code, then press :.
s Child lock [] Parental level [] Change country [] Change code KB [ ]
Press four Number buttons to enter the new four-digit code. Then, enter it again - exactly - to confirm it. The Access control menu will reappear.

Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menu.
The code may not go into effect until you activate Child Lock. (You may have to keep confirming the code.) See page 55 to activate Child Lock. Finalize disc will appear in this menu only when a non-finalized DVD+R is in the Recorder. See page 52.
Access Control (contd) 55

Child Lock

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 in the second screen, then press :. Access control will be highlighted. Press : again, then press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code. See page 54.

3 1,6 1-5

Child lock will be highlighted. Press :.
s Child lock L B@ Parental level Change country Change code @
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Locked or Unlocked , then press OK. If you chose Locked, unauthorized or Locked Discs will not play unless you enter your four-digit code. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Finalize disc will appear in this menu only when a non-finalized DVD+R is in the Recorder. See page 52.
56 Access Control (contd)
Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs
Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD. You will need to know your 4-digit code in order to view the Disc.
Insert a Disc. The Access Control message will appear on the TV screen. (Child Lock should be Locked. See page 55.)

locked

Access Control

p Play once

Play always

[] [] [] [] [] [] [] []

Choose 'Play always' to insert the disc in the child-safe list
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Play once or Play always. Then, press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code. If you select Play Once, the Disc will play one time. If you stop playback, open the Disc tray, or turn off the Recorders power, the Access Control screen will reappear when you try to play the Disc again. If you select Play Always, the Disc will play even if you turn off the DVD Recorder, open the disc tray, or set Child Lock to (Locked). See page 55. If you later decide to lock the Disc so it will not play always: When you insert the Disc, safe { appears on the TV screen. Press STOP C while safe { is on the TV screen. Locked | will appear. If the Disc continues playing, press STOP C again to stop playback.You may need to turn off the DVD Recorder or remove the Disc before the Disc is completely Locked.The next time you turn on the DVD Recorder or try to play the Disc, the Access Control screen will appear.The Disc will not play unless you enter the four-digit code.

Helpful Hints (cont'd) 67
The DVD Recorder will not select some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. The feature may not be available on the Disc. If it is not, an X will appear on the TV screen. Check the Disc case to see if the Disc has the feature. If the Disc does not have the feature, the Recorder cannot create the feature.This is not a malfunction of the Recorder. Disc will not play. Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. See page 20. Check the Access Control settings for the Disc. See pages 54-58. Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Recorder. See page 7. See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped. Carefully clean the Disc. See page 6. The DVD Recorder does not respond to the remote control. Aim the remote directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD Recorder (not toward your TV). See page 24. Remove any obstacles between the DVD Recorder and the remote control. Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control. See page 8. Make sure you selected DVD Recorder as the Remote control used. See page 64. The D symbol will appear briefly on the display panel each time the Recorder receives a signal from the remote. If D appears, the remote signal is reaching the Recorder correctly. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 47. You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected.You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc. See page 50. You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder. COPY PROTECT may appear on the display panel if you try to dub or record copyrighted material onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the Recorder. The signal from your Antenna/Cable TV system must be strong enough to provide good channel reception. If the signal is weak, if there is no signal, or if a channel has gone off the air, a recording will not occur. Check the Disc. If the Disc is bad (scratched, warped, etc.) or if the Recorder cannot read the Disc, you cannot record. NO DISC may appear on the display. A timer recording may not occur if the power fails during the time the recording was supposed to occur. If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the timer recording. Another DVD Player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY :. Press STOP C to exit the Index Picture Screen, then press PLAY :. You need to access system information for service reasons. Press SYSTEM MENU. may be selected. If it is not, press ; to select it. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select , then press :. Press 9 until the system information appears. The DVD Recorder does not work. The DVD Recorder will not operate until you complete the Initial Setup. See pages 18-19. Disconnect the power cord from the Recorder and the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate the Recorder again as usual. If the Recorder still will not operate, disconnect the power cord from the Recorder again.Then, while pressing and holding the STANDBY-ON y button on the front of the Recorder, reconnect the power cord.This resets the DVD Recorder to the factory mode. Complete the Initial Setup again and reset any items you have adjusted during your use of the Recorder. Messages or strange codes appear on the Recorders display. Remove and reinsert the Disc. Clean the Disc. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then reconnect the cord and try play as usual. During Initial Setup, IS TV ON? CO3 will appear on the Recorders display panel.This appears in addition to the Initial Setup information that shows on your TV screen. (Initial Setup information is on pages 18-19.) IS TV ON? CO3 indicates you should turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel or channel 3. See pages 9-16 to determine the correct Video In channel for your connection. Or, see your TV manual for details. There are error messages that apply to recording problems. See page 45. All of the DVD Recorders system menu is not visible. Certain TVs may not show the entire system menu on the TV screen. If the upper or top portion of the Recorders system menu does not appear properly, this is a TV-related issue. It is not an improper functioning of the Recorder.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171

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Information Index 71
dvd/tv button/switch.23 play full title.47 dvd recorder features menu.59 play mode button.22, 40 play once.56 editing.50-51 playable discs.7 erase disc.50 playback audio.63 erase this title.47 playback control.53 erasing timer recordings.44 playing a disc.20 error messages.45 pluscode.43, 45 power cord.10-16, 25 fast motion.30 preserving memories.17 favorite scene selection.51 previous j filter mode.49 button.23, 24, 34, 38 finalize disc.50, 52 progressive scan.12, 60 forward searching.38 protection.50 frame-by-frame playback.30, 37 front panel.24 quick disc playback.20 batteries.8 fss button.23, 48, 51 quick recording.21 black level shift.60 glossary.65 rear panel.25 rec/otr I button.21-22, 41 cable box.11 cam1/cam2 jacks.17, 21, 24 helpful hints.66-67 rec mode button.23, 49 camcorder.17 hidden chapter.51 record I button.24 camera angle.36 home videotape duplication.17 record mode.49 change code.54 hookups.9-17 record one channel/ watch another.46 change country.58 channel buttons.22 in ext 1/2 jacks.25 record settings.49 channel programming.26 index picture screen.32 recording audio.63 chapter.30 information boxes.33 region codes.7 chapter markers.48, 51 initial setup.18-19 remote control.22-23 chapter/track selection.34 insert chapter marker.51 remote control tv operation.23 child lock.55 installation.26-29 remote control used.64 cleaning discs.6 IS TV ON? C03.18 remote sensor.24 repeat.40 clear button.23 clear timer.44 language.18-19, 63 repeat a-b.31, 40 clock setting.28-29 letterbox.60, 65 repeat playback.40 coaxial (digital audio out) limited warranty.70 resume.20, 53 jack.16, 25, 61 lock/unlock.56 return button.22 reverse searching.38 code (access control).54 color systems.7 M1 - M6.49 component video make edits compatible.50 safe.31, 56 in/out jacks.12, 25, 60 mains (AC power) jack.25 safe record.41 connections.9-17 menu bars.30 safety precautions.4-6 contents of package.6 menu language.18, 63 sap.63 contents, table of.3 menus.8 satellite receiver.11 controls, remote.22-23 monitor button.21-22, 41 scan.31, 39 searching.38 copying videotapes.17 current chapter.51 name.47 select button.22, 42 new index picture.51 slow motion.30, 31, 38 daylight saving.28-29 next G button.23, 34, 38 sound mode.30, 37, 62 delete all markers.51 night mode.64 specifications.69 delete chapter marker.51 ntsc.7 st (stereo).37 diagnostic test.68 number buttons.23 standby.59 standby y button.20, 22 digital audio.9, 16, 61 digital output.16, 61 ok button.22 standby-on y button.24 dimmed.59 on-screen symbols.31 status box.31, 59 disc bar.32 one-touch recording.41 stereo.62-63 disc information screen.50 open/close A button.24 stereo connections.15-16 still picture.37 disc lock.55-57 disc menu button.22, 34 pal.7 stop C button.20-22, 24 disc menus.34 panscan.60 subtitles.19, 30, 35, 63 disc name.50 parental level.57 sur (surround).37,62 disc pointer.32 pause k button.23, 37 svcd.7 disc tray.20, 24 pbc.53 s-video in/out jacks.13, 17, 25 display.59 pbs channel.28 system menu button.22 display panel.24, 59 pc connections.17 divide title.51 pcm only.61 T/C button.23 dolby surround.37, 62 picture settings.60 table of contents.3 dts.16 play always.56 time/date.28-29 dv (digital video).17, 24 play : button.20, 23-24 time search.30, 39 ac power cord.10-16,25 access control.54-58 add/delete channels.26 analog output.62 angle.30, 31, 36 antenna jack.10-16, 25 append recording.48 arrow buttons.22 audio button.22, 35 audio in/out jacks.9,12-15, 25 audio language.18, 30, 35, 63 auto chapters.49 auto resume.20, 53 automatic channel programming.26 time zone.28 timer button.23, 42-44 timer information box.32-33 timer recording.42-43 title/disc menus.34 title settings menu.47 title/track.30 tracks.34 tuner information box.32-33 tv/dvd button.22, 46 tv jack.10-16, 25 tv shape.19, 60 tv volume +/- buttons.22 user preference settings.30 vcr connections/recording.17 VCR Plus+channels.27 VCR Plus+ timer recording.43 video cd.7 video (cvbs) jacks.14, 17, 24-25 video in channel (tv).9 video output.60 video shift.60 visible chapter.51 warranty.70 widescreen tv.60 x.8, 31 zoom.30, 36