Video in IN L AUDIO R

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

IN COMPONENT VIDEO

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

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

TIMER TV PRO o((( SAP

Messages on your DVD Recorder display

In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space around the Recorder for adequate ventilation. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base. Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the Recorder. Do not place vases or similar objects on the DVD Recorder. If liquid spills into it, immediately disconnect the Recorder from the power supply and call Philips for advice. Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well as direct sunlight. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.). Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray.

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur because the disc inside the Recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
When a disc is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analog discs.
Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players? Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD Recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs may damage the optical unit (laser). Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD!
Special functions of your new DVD Recorder
Your PhilipsDVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you.
This connection is also known as 'FireWire' and 'IEEE 1394.' This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders. Its cable is used to transmit audio and video signals. Along with DV and Hi8 camcorders, some personal computers with digital video outputs can also be connected to this digital input. This screen provides an overview of the disc. Each index picture represents a recording. At the right-hand side of the screen, a disc pointer graphically displays the duration and position on the disc of the selected recording. This function can be used to delete commercial interruptions during a film as well as other scenes. The corresponding scenes are marked, then skipped as desired. This is saved on the DVD so any DVD player will also skip these scenes. You must make edits compatible. MP3 files are highly compressed pieces of music. The amount of data of the original audio material is reduced by 1/10 of the original size using a special process. This enables you to fit up to 10 hours of music on a single CD. These music CDs can be played using this Recorder. As a rule, a recording is made at the current position. This is similar to a video tape, e.g. in the middle of the tape. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording will be made at the end of all other recordings. This helps avoid overwriting previous recordings. New recordings on a DVD+R disc will always be added after the end of all recordings. The Philips DVD Recorder can play DVDs and CDs. DVDs made using this DVD Recorder can be played in most current (and future) DVD players.

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
Connecting with a S Video (Y/C) cable
This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and color signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN jack/plug is also called a Hosiden jack/plug.
Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a S-video (SVHS) cable (3), an audio cable (4, supplied with red/white ends).
Use a S-Video (SVHS) cable and plug one end into the S-VIDEO OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end into the S-Video (SVHS) In jack of the TV (usually called S-Video in or SVHS in. See your TV's instruction manual).
Use the supplied audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to S-VIDEO OUT ) and the other into the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual). Switch on the TV. Then switch the set to the SVHS input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual. 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'.
Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable
This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. Under certain circumstances, this may lead to problems with the picture, such as 'Moir' patterns.
Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS) cable (3, supplied, with yellow ends), and an audio cable (4, supplied, with red/white ends).
Remove the antenna or cable TV signal from your TV. Connect it to the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.
Use the supplied video (CVBS) cable and plug one end into the yellow jack OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end into the Video In jack (usually yellow) of the TV (usually called Video in or AV in. See your TV's instruction manual). Use the supplied audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD Recorder (under to Video in ) and the other into the corresponding red/white audio input jack of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual). Switch on the TV. Then switch the TV to the Video/Audio input jack or select the corresponding channel number. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction manual.

Press STANDBY/ON m on the recorder. 'IS TV ON?' will appear on the display.
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.
Connecting only with the antenna cable
USE THIS CONNECTIONN IF YOUR TV ONLY HAS A SINGLE ANTENNA IN JACK AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS. Please observe that you must adjust the TV to the DVD-Recorder (channel 3 or 4). Have the following cables ready: an antenna cable (1, supplied), and a power cable (2, supplied).

Switch off your TV.

Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from the antenna input jack of the TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.
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. Switch on your TV and select the channel used for DVD/VCR playback on your TV. Choose between channel 3 or 4.
How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4? The factory setting is for channel 3. However, if you would like to switch to channel 4, proceed as follows: 1 Hold 4 on the remote control while 'IS TV ON?' is displayed. 2 'C04' (channel 4) will appear on the display. 3 If you want to switch back to channel 3, hold 3. 'C03' (channel 3) will appear on the display.
Switch your TV to the selected channel (channel 3 or 4). Use therefor your TV remote control. The menu for language selection will appear on the screen.
a I don't see a menu for language selection b Check the cable connections. b Is 'DVDR' (DVD Recorder operation) lit up in the display? If not, press the TV/DVD button until 'DVDR' is lit. b Change between channel 3 and 4 on the TV.
Initial Setup Menu Language English Espaol Franais Press OK to continue

Problem

This TV channel number must be used in the future for DVD recorder playback.
Connecting additional devices
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the S-VIDEO IN , Video in , IN COMPONENT VIDEO and the IN L AUDIO R , IN AUDIO LR jacks on the recorder. Switching between jack S-VIDEO IN and Video in is done automatically. In case both jacks are occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO IN is given priority.

Repeat steps 6 to 7 until you have added/deleted all the TV channels you want. To save your channel selections, press OK.
Installation Add/Delete Channels. Channel 001 Channel 002 Channel 003 Channel 004 Channel 005 Channel 006.
Add Add Delete Delete Delete Delete
To exit press SYSTEM MENU
To remove the menus, press SYSTEM-MENU repeatedly.

Setting the language

You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. Please observe that with some DVDs, you can change the audio language and/or subtitle language only via the DVD disc menu. Moreover, when recording the sound of a TV channel, you can switch between stereo and an additional language (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). See the following section on 'Switching audio recording (stereo, SAP)'. Plus, you have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the recorder's on-screen menu. However, the DVD Recorder will only display text in English, regardless of this setting.
Turn on your 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 the corresponding line and confirm with C.
Which settings can I choose? Playback audio: language of the playback (audio language) Recording audio: Type of audio recording 'Stereo' or 'SAP' Subtitle: Subtitle language Menu: Language of the OSD menu
Playback audio Recording audio Subtitle Menu Deutsch Stereo Deutsch Deutsch

Language

Select the corresponding setting with CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with OK. To end, press SYSTEM-MENU.
Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP)
Some TV programs broadcast additional audio (SAP - Secondary Audio Program). In most cases this means an additional language is available. In most cases this means that an additional language is available. For example, if a program is available in English and Spanish, Spanish can be broadcast as the additional audio program (SAP). To record TV programs in stereo or SAP, you can select Stereo or SAP as the default setting. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV program is transmitted in Stereo or SAP. When you playback the recording, you can playback the sound only in the setting you selected for recording (a recording in SAP can be played back only in SAP).
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.

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.

Menu bar 1

A B C D E F G
User preferences Current Title/Track Current Chapter/Index Audio Language Subtitle Language Camera Angle Zoom

Menu bar 2

While menu bar 1 is being displayed, you can press C repeatedly to display menu bar 2.

H I J K L

Sound Picture by Picture Slow motion Fast motion Search with time entry
Field for temporary messages
There is a field in the top left corner of the menu bar which displays temporary information regarding different operating functions. This information appears briefly on the screen when certain disc functions are activated.

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Shuffle: Shuffle tracks Scan: Play introduction to each track Repeat entire disc Repeat current title Repeat current track Repeat current chapter Repeat A until end Repeat A to B Camera Angle Child lock on Resume Action prohibited

Status box

The status box displays the current status of the DVD Recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be turned off.

Stop playback with STOP h. The number of albums appears on the display.
Other playback functions Select the previous or next track with N or O. You can also use T/C to select tracks and albums. 1 Press T/C and then select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for track with C or D. 2 Select the number of the album/track with CH- B , CH+ A or the number buttons 0.9 on the remote control. You can also use repeat functions ( PLAY MODE ).
Playback of a (Super) Video CD
(Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC' (Play Back Control). This allows the direct selection of special playback functions (menus). The Video CD must be PBC-compatible (see CD packaging). 'PBC' is turned on by default.
Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the 'h' appears on the screen, begin playback with PLAY G. If a menu appears on the screen, select the corresponding menu item with the buttons of the remote control indicated on the screen (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the remote control buttons 0.9. If the PBC menu contains a title list, the desired title can be chosen directly. The RETURN button will take you back to the previous menu.
Stop playback with STOP h.

Other playback functions

Changing to a different chapter track/title
When a disc contains more than one track, title, or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. However, if a title contains several chapters, these are selected. Title selection is then possible via the menu bar only.
During playback, you can go to the next title/chapter/track using the O button. Using the N button, you can reach the start of the current title/chapter/track. By pressing the N button twice, you can return to the start or the previous title/chapter/track.
Using the T/C (title/chapter) button
Press the T/C (title/chapter) button and select the corresponding title with CH+ A or CH- B. Make sure that the 'T' (title) icon is selected in the menu bar. You can also select a chapter within a title using the T/C button. Press T/C and select 'C' (chapter) using C. Then select the corresponding chapter with CH+ A or CH- B.

Disc search

You can fast forward a disc at four or thirty two times normal playback speed. You can select other speeds only via the menu bar (K).
During playback, hold down N (reverse) or O (forward) to switch to the search function. You can switch between different speed modes using the N / O buttons. To continue playback, press position. PLAY G twice at the desired
a No sound b During search the sound is turned off. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder.
Search function via menu bar
During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. Select the ' ' symbol on the second menu bar using C or D and confirm with CH- B. Now you can select different search speeds forwards or backwards using D or C. If necessary, turn off the menu line with the SYSTEM-MENU button. To continue playback, press PLAY G twice.

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.

Camera angle

If a disc contains video sequences that were recorded with different camera angles, you can select different angles for playback.
During playback, press PAUSE 9. You will see a still picture.
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select 'F' using C.
a The ' ' icon cannot be selected. b The selected scene was only recorded with one camera angle. This function is, therefore, not available. For more information, please read the label of your DVD disc.
Select the desired angle with CH- B or CH+ A. You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0.9. After a short pause, playback will resume from the new angle. The 'F' icon will remain visible until a section starts that only has one camera angle.

Zoom function

Using this function, you can enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image. During playback, press PAUSE 9. The DVD Recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button and select 'G' using C.
Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired zoom factor.
As soon as 'press OK to pan' appears, the zoom process is complete. Press OK. Use CH+ A , CH- B , C , and D to select an area of the image that you want to look at more closely. Confirm with OK.

To stop zooming, press PLAY G and then SYSTEM-MENU.

Changing audio language

Pre-recorded DVDs often come in different languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation of the Recorder or the default language of the DVD. However, you can change the audio language of a disc at any time. Please note that the audio language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as with the AUDIO button. The audio languages for DVD playback in the two menus may be different. Some DVD's only allow you to change the language in the DVD menu.
Press AUDIO during playback.
Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired audio language. You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0.9. Playback will now resume with the new audio language.

Subtitles

Pre-recorded DVDs sometimes come with different subtitle languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation or the default of the DVD. However, you can change the subtitle language of a disc at any time. Please note that the subtitle language can be changed via the menu ( DISC-MENU button) of the inserted disc as well as via the recorder's menu bar ( SYSTEM-MENU button). It is possible for the subtitle languages of the two menus to be different.
Press the SYSTEM-MENU button during playback and select 'E' using C. Use CH- B or CH+ A to select the desired subtitle language. You can also directly enter the number with the number buttons 0.9. You can shut the subtitles off with Number button s 0 or by selecting 'off'. Playback will now resume with the new subtitle language.

Recording

General information
What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can used two different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased. DVD+R This disc can only be recorded on once. For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized with 'Finalize disc'. After this is done, no more recordings can be added to this disc. If this disc is only to be played in the DVD recorder, then it does not have to be finalized. Recordings can be added and then deleted. However, the location (playing time) of the deleted recording (title) will no longer be available.
With the 'Manual recording' function you can make a spontaneous recording (for example, a program currently being shown). To do this, select the title to be overwritten or choose an 'Empty title' in the 'index screen' with the CH- B , CH+ A buttons. If the recording is to be inserted between existing recordings, please note the length of the old and new recording. If the new recording is too long, the recording (title/chapter) following it will be overwritten.

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playback
Using CH+ A or CH- B select the title that you want to play back and confirm with C. The title editing menu will appear. Select 'Play full title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK. Playback starts automatically. The full title - including the hidden chapters - is played.
Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Charly 1 Press OK
Deleting recordings/titles
You can delete specific recordings from a disc. Proceed as follows:
Press the STOP h button, DISC-MENU.
Use CH+ A or CH- B to select the title to be deleted and confirm with C. The title editing menu will appear. Select 'Erase this title' using CH+ A or CH- B and confirm with OK. 'This will completely erase this title'. 'Press OK to confirm' will appear on the screen. If you want to delete this title, confirm with OK. Otherwise, end by pressing D. 'Erasing title' will appear on the screen.
An 'Empty title' box will now appear at this location in the index picture screen. New recordings can now be added at this location. If the deleted title was too short (less than one minute), no 'Empty title' will appear at this point.
Can titles also be deleted on DVD+Rs? Titles on DVD+R are only marked as deleted. 'Deleted title' appears on the TV screen instead of 'Empty title.' During playback, the deleted title will be skipped. The location on the disc used for this title cannot be reused since the title has not been physically deleted. After a disc has been finalized, no further changes can be made.

Disc settings

This display is located before the first title and contains general information about the inserted disc. You can: ) change the disc name ) protect or unprotect a disc ) finalize editing (make DVD compatible) ) finalizing DVD+Rs ) Erase DVD+RWs
NTSC DVD playback Philips1 00:35:59 used Fr15/02/2003
To show this display, proceed as follows:
Select the first title with CH+ A or press STOP h.

'Vertical video shift'

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

'Video output'

This allows you to switch the Component Video signal between 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan.' Warning If your TV has separate connections for 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan' or it does not switch automatically between the two, it is possible that no picture will appear on the TV after it is switched from one to the other.
Select the setting you need with SELECT. Choose Progressive Scan only if your TV has Progressive Scan. Confirm with OK.
a No picture appears on the TV after switching Check the display of your DVD recorder. 'PRO': 'Progressive Scan' is on No display: 'Interlaced' is on. Switch your TV to the corresponding input jack or select the corresponding connection. You can also switch the Component video output signal as follows: 1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord.
Hold down O on the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) appears on the display. If you want to switch back, repeat steps 1 and 2. 'PRO' disappears from the display. The DVD Recorder is switched to 'Interlaced.'

Sound settings

Depending on the audio outputs being used, this menu provides you with a selection of settings. If you are only using the analog audio outputs (red and white OUT L AUDIO R , OUT AUDIO LR jacks), select 'Off' in the 'Digital output' menu.

'Digital output'

You can select from the following settings for devices connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack: 'All' : Dolby Digital signals are going out unchanged to the digital output. MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). Use receivers/amplifiers with a digital multi channel sound decoder. 'PCM only' : Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). For receivers/amplifiers without a digital multi channel sound decoder. 'Off' : digital output is off. For devices with an analog audio input.

Please check your owner's manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.
Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair. When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts. (In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. Because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover: labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product. product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications. incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.) a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes).
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA.
Please contact Philips at: 1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking) 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

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

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of Discs are prohibited.This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Note to Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Declaration of Conformity
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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.

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.

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.

12 Hookups (contd)

Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks

RIGHT AUDIO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN
RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN

PR CR PB CB Y

Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the Recorders OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks to the TVs COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks. Use the supplied three-strand component video cable, which has red, blue, and green markings. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. Connect the Recorders white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks to the TVs left/right AUDIO IN jacks. Use a supplied two-strand audio cable, which has red and white markings. Match cable colors to jack colors. Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorders TV jack and 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 TVs 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 Component Video In channel. (See next step.) This is part of the Initial Setup of the Recorder. You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct Component Video In channel. Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the Component Video In channel. It is not channel 3 or 4 when you use Component Video. See your TV owners manual for details. Your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects the Component 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.
If your TV has Progressive Scan, connect the Recorders OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks to the TVs Progressive Scan In jacks instead. Progressive Scan produces a clearer picture by doubling the number of visible picture lines per field, providing a jitter-free, sharp, quiet picture. Check your TV manual for details. Set the Recorders Video output to Progressive Scan. See page 60. On the TV, the Component Video In jacks may be labeled YUV or Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y and may be green, blue, and red.

Hookups (contd) 17

Connecting to Other Equipment Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY-ON

S-VIDEO

VIDEO CAM 1
You can connect a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), Camcorder, or DVD Player to the Recorders CAM or EXT IN jacks. A sample connection with a Camcorder is shown here, using the CAM 1 AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the Recorder. These jacks are the most easily accessible. Other equipment will connect similarly, but this is a common connection possibility. You will need this connection to copy videotapes onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW. There are Component Video, S-Video, Digital Video, and Audio jacks on the front and rear of the Recorder. If your other equipment has these jacks, use them instead. Use the IN jacks on the rear of the Recorder for permanent connections.That will hide the cables from view.

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO LEFT RIGHT
Connect the DVD Recorder directly to your TV. Choose a connection from pages 10-16. To access the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the Recorder, flip down the door that covers the jacks. Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack of your Camcorder and to the yellow CAM 1 VIDEO IN jack on the front of the DVD Recorder. Use an RCA-style video cable, which is usually marked with yellow. (One video cable is supplied with the Recorder.) Connect audio cables to the AUDIO OUT jacks of your Camcorder and to the red and white CAM 1 AUDIO IN jacks on the front of the DVD Recorder. Most audio cables are color coded. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. (Two sets of audio cables are supplied with the DVD Recorder.) When all connections are complete, connect all the equipment to power. Turn on all the equipment. Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn it on. Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This will be channel 3 or 4 or a specific Video In channel, depending on your connection between the Recorder and the TV. Refer to the connection details on pages 9-16. Or, simply go to channel 5 on your TV, then change channels down until you see the DVD Recorders logo on the TV screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue. To watch or record the material playing on the other equipment, press MONITOR to put the Recorder in Monitor mode. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select CAM1 at the Recorder. This is located after your highest TV channel and before your lowest TV channel. Choose CAM1 if you used the connection shown on this page (with the jacks on the front of the Recorder). If you use the IN EXT 1 or IN EXT 2 jacks on the rear of the Recorder instead, choose channel EXT 1 or EXT 2. Choose the channel that matches the jacks to which you connected the other equipment. Start playing the material by pressing PLAY on the other equipment. Press Record I on the front of the DVD Recorder to start recording. See page 21.

The following buttons will work with some Philips TVs when you hold down the DVD/TV button on the side of the remote. Hold down the DVD/TV button at the same time you press these buttons. Otherwise, these buttons will change channels or power at the Recorder. CH+8 or CH-9 Press to change TV channels at the TV. Number buttons Press to choose a TV channel at the TV. STANDBY 2 Press to turn on or off the TV power.

DVD / TV

24 Front Panel
STANDBY-ON y Button Press to turn on or off the Recorder. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up. See pages 20-21. OPEN/CLOSE A button Press to open or close the Disc tray. Stop C button Press to stop Disc play or recording. Next G and Previous H buttons Press H to go to previous Chapters,Titles, or Tracks or to the beginning of the current one. Press G to skip forward to the next Chapter,Title, or Track. Play : button Press to play a Disc. Record I button Press to begin recording the current TV channel or video source. A red light will encircle the Record I button during recording. See page 21.
Display Panel Information about the current status of the Recorder or Discs appears here. This may include the current time, the elapsed playing time of a Disc, or the current TV channel. Remote sensor The sensor receives signals from the remote. Point the remote here, not at your TV, when using the remote control to operate the DVD Recorder. CAM (Camera) jacks DV (digital video), S-VIDEO, VIDEO, and AUDIO In To access these jacks, flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN : label on the door. Use these jacks when connecting a Camcorder or other equipment to the DVD Recorder. See page 17. When recording material that is playing on the other equipment, choose the CAM channel that corresponds to the jack to which the equipment is connected. If your Personal Computer has an IEEE 1394 Firewire connector, you may connect it to the Recorders DV IN jack. Limited applications are available.

Rear Panel 25

MAINS jack Connect the supplied AC power cord here. See pages 10-16. TV jack Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorders TV jack and to the RF IN or ANTENNA IN jack (75 ohm) on your television. ANTENNA jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16. IN EXT 2 jacks Use these jacks to receive picture and sound from other equipment. VIDEO (CVBS): Use a video cable to connect this jack to the Video Out jack of other equipment. See page 17. AUDIO L/R (left/right): Connect audio cables here and to the AUDIO OUT jacks of other equipment. See page 17. S-VIDEO (Y-C): Use an S-video cable to connect this jack to the SVideo Out jack of optional additional equipment. See page 17.

ANTENNA EXT 2

VIDEO (CVBS)
IN EXT 1 jacks Use these jacks to receive picture and sound from other equipment. AUDIO L/R (left/right): Connect audio cables here and to the AUDIO OUT jacks of other equipment. See page 17. COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR): Connect these jacks to the Component Video Out jacks of optional video equipment (for example, a DVD Player). See page 17. OUT jacks Use these jacks to connect the DVD Recorder directly to your TV and/or Stereo. VIDEO (CVBS): Connect the supplied video cable (yellow) here and to the TVs Video In jack. See page 14. S-VIDEO (Y-C): Connect an S-Video cable here and to a TVs SVideo In jack. See page 13. COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR): Connect the supplied three-strand component video cable here and to the Component Video In jacks of a TV. See page 12. AUDIO L/R (Left/Right): Use the supplied audio cables (red and white) to connect these jacks to the Audio In jacks of a TV or Stereo. See pages 12-15. Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Connect a digital audio coaxial cable here and to the digital audio coaxial In jack of a Stereo. See page 16.

The time at which the current One-Touch Recording will end. Current time; no timer recordings are scheduled.

10:15 pm

34 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection

Title/Disc menus

Press DISC MENU during Disc play. For a DVD, if the current Title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear.The menu will list features available on the current DVD and will vary for every DVD. For a DVD+RW or DVD+R, the Index Picture Screen will appear. See page 32. Press CH+8, CH-9, ;, and : to select items in the menu or Index Picture Screen, then press OK. Repeat this process until you set up all the features you want or until play begins.

Chapter/Track Selection

Press Next G during play to go to the next Track/Chapter. Press Previous j once to return to the beginning of the current Track/Chapter. Press Previous j repeatedly to step back to previous Tracks/Chapters. Or, to go directly to any Track/Chapter during play, press the Number buttons to enter the Track/Chapter number. If you enter an invalid number, the current Track/Chapter may continue to play. Or, an incorrect Track/Chapter may begin to play. Make sure the Track/Chapter number you enter is available on the Disc. Make sure the Chapter is available within the current Title.The Menu Bar will disappear automatically in a few seconds.
Audio Language, Subtitles 35

Audio Language

Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc.The movie may have special audio features, such as a directors commentary or music soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages or featured soundtracks by following these steps.
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.

One-Touch Recording 41

Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder.
In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select an Empty Title (or empty Index Picture box) on the Disc that has enough time for the recording. Or, select the place at which you want to start the new recording in order to overwrite other recordings. See page 48. You may skip this step if you use Safe Record. See step 5. Or, if you are using a DVD+R, you may skip this step. Recordings on a DVD+R are made at the end of the Disc automatically. Previous recordings are not overwritten. Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the DVD Recorder. Make sure you have programmed channels. See page 26. Press CH+8, CH-9, or the Number buttons to select the channel you wish to record. If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, enter channel 3 or 4 (the output channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver) or the EXT channel (that corresponds to the jacks to which you connected the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver). Set the channel you want to record at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Leave it on for the recording. Press REC/OTR I twice to start a 30-minute recording. Press REC/OTR I repeatedly to record longer timed recordings. The length of recording available depends on the current recording mode/speed and the amount of time available on the Disc. Recording mode/speed details are on page 49. Recording will begin about 30 seconds after you press REC/OTR I. (The Disc takes this time to prepare for recording.) Or, use Safe Record to have the DVD Recorder automatically find the empty space at the end of a DVD+RW; this prevents overwriting other recordings.To do so, press and hold REC/OTR I for about two seconds, or until SAFE REC appears on the Recorders display panel.Then, press REC/OTR I repeatedly to choose the time length you want for your recording. If you press REC/OTR I only once, or press and hold REC/OTR I one time and immediately start Safe Record, the Recorder will record the current channel or source until the end of the Disc is reached.The Recorder will turn off automatically. Press |STOP C if you need to stop the recording before the designated end time. Otherwise, the Recorder will automatically stop recording at the designated end time and turn itself off.

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.

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.
Erase disc (DVD+RW only) Press OK. This will erase all titles Press OK to confirm will appear. Press OK again to begin erasing. (If you decide not to erase the Disc, press ;.) Erasing disc appears until erasing is complete.When the Disc is erased, the Index Picture Screen will reappear, showing the free space on the Disc.

If you select New Index Picture, press PAUSE F to choose a frame of picture during play. This frame will become the miniature picture that will appear in the Index Picture Screen for the current Title. Press OK. This will update the index picture Press OK to confirm will appear. Press OK again. (If you decide not to select a new Index Picture, press ;.) Updating menu will appear, then the Index Picture Screen will reappear when the action is complete.
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.

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. Child lock will be highlighted. Press CH-9repeatedly to select Change country. Press :.
Press CH+8 or CH-9to select the country for which the Disc is coded, then press OK.
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DVD Recorder Features Menu 59
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 :.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Status box, Standby, or Display. Press : and follow step 4 according to your choice.
If you selected Status box, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose On or Off, then press OK. The status box briefly displays the Disc type and status of the Recorder. Select On if you want to see the Status boxes. Choose Off if you do not want to see the Status boxes. See page 31.
q If you selected Standby, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose Low power, Normal, or Demo mode, then press OK. Choose Low power if you do not want the clock to appear on the display panel when the power is off. Choose Demo mode if you want the Recorders features to scroll across the display panel when the power is off. Or, choose Off if you want the time to appear on the display panel when the power is off. q
If you selected Display, press CH+8 or CH-9 to choose Bright, Dimmed, or Off, then press OK. This adjusts the brightness of the display panel text on the front of the Recorder. Choose the brightness you prefer, or choose Off to see no information on the display panel.
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s Bright Dimmed Off

60 Picture Settings

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 to select

, then press :.
Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select TV Shape, Black level shift, Video shift, or Video output.Then, press : and follow step 4 according to your choice.
q If you selected TV Shape, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9, then press OK. Select 4:3 letterbox if you want to see the widened picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.This looks like the picture you see when watching movies in a theater.This setting is possible only if the DVD is recorded in letterbox or widescreen format. Select 4:3 panscan if you want the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen.This setting is possible only if the DVD is recorded in the regular format. Select 16:9 if you connected the DVD Recorder to a widescreen TV. q If

you selected Black level shift, press CH+8 or CH-9 to select On or Off, then press OK. Set Black level shift to On to improve the color contrast and brighten the picture of NTSC Discs.

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d you selected Video shift, press ; or : to center the picture horizontally on your TV screen - or shift the video. When you are satisfied with the position of the picture, press OK.
q If you selected Video output, press SELECT repeatedly to choose Interlaced or Progressive Scan. Select Progressive Scan only if you used the COMPONENT VIDEO (Y Pb Pr) jacks on the Recorder to connect it to a TV that has Progressive Scan. See page 12. Otherwise, choose Interlaced. If you choose Progressive Scan, PRO will appear on the display panel.
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TV Shape Black level shift Video shift Video output
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a off Picture

sB OK to exit
s Interlaced Progressive Scan Press SELECT to toggle
The picture format you select must be on the Disc. If not, the settings for TV Shape will not affect the picture. Some widescreen TVs may show only part of the DVD Recorders menu.Adjust the screen mode on your TV. See your TV owners manual for details.

Digital Output 61

After connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the Recorders Digital Output setting. Look to see which Recorder audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set Digital Output accordingly.The information in step 4 will help you decide. Adjust Digital Output only if you used the Recorders Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. (If you used the white/red OUT AUDIO L/R jacks, set Digital Output to Off. See page 62 to adjust the sound at Analog Output.)
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 G, then press :. Digital output will be selected. Press :. Press CH+8 or CH-9 to select Off, PCM only, or All, then press OK. q Select All if you connected the Recorders Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a Stereo that has a built-in multi-channel decoder. See page 16. q Select Off if you did not use the Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. q Select PCM only if you used the Recorders Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack for connections, but your Stereo does not include a built-in digital multi-channel decoder. PCM represents Pulse Code Modulation.
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Digital output Analog output Night mode

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62 Analog Output
If you connected the Recorders white/red OUT AUDIO L/R jacks to a Stereo or TV as shown on pages 12-15, choose a setting for Analog Output. You do not need to adjust this setting if you used the Recorders Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. Check your Stereo or TV and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround. Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is most compatible with your Stereo or TV.