Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program The DVD recorder has detected a Nicam audio signal. During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 channel tone was received Multi-function display/Text line ) Clock ) Disc/title playing time ) OTR switch-off time ) Title name ) Display of programme number of TV channel/position/channel name/function. ) Display of informations, warnings.
Messages in the DVD recorder display

READING

The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display IS TV ON? The DVD recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch on your TV set and read section 'Installing your DVD recorder' in chapter 'Initial Installation'. No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable) The menu on the screen is active Disc tray opening Disc tray open Disc tray closing Disc being read Once recording has been successfully completed the table of contents is created. The menu structure is created after the first recording has been made on a new disc You have tried to copy a copy-protected DVD/video cassette. Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is busy performing a task. No disc has been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted, perhaps it cannot be read. Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen The DVD recorder is processing the changes to make them DVD compatible The entire disc is erased
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
The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no recordings). The disc is protected against recording. The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The maximum number of titles per disc is 48. The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 124 per disc. The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains NTSC recordings. A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted. The machine is trying to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or one that contains PAL recordings. An illegal action (e.g. OPEN/CLOSE button) was attempted during recording. Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is empty An attempt has been made to record during playback of a protected disc. This message appears if an attempt is made to insert a chapter marker ( EDIT button). An error occurred when the title was being written. If this error keeps occurring, please clean the disc or use a new one. You will find information on how to clean the disc in the next chapter in the section 'Cleaning the discs'. An error occurred when writing the title. Recording was continued; the error was skipped After the automatic channel search, the menu for time/date settings appears on the screen. During the automatic channel search, the TV channels found will be counted. It is not possible to close/open the disc tray. The new recording will be made at the end of all the other recordings (SAFE RECORD). The 'EasyLink' function is currently transferring information from the TV set.

NTSC DISC

RECORDING FREETITLE DISC LOCK

DISC ERR

DISC WARN SETUP WAIT 01 BLOCKED SAFE REC EASYLINK

Introduction

Dear Philips customer,
Instruction manuals are usually very dry because they tend to be highly technical and are often poorly translated. I have therefore been employed by Philips to help you.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and helping you get to know your new DVD recorder. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:
Excuse me? Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.
Tip Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that will make it easier for you to use your DVD recorder.
Problem Here I'll help you identify the cause of a problem and find a solution.
For experts Here I'll be telling you which functions you'll need for special applications.
I hope you have lots of fun.
P.S. If you have any problems operating the machine, please read the section entitled 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.
Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment. Thank you for buying a DVDR 890/001-021. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information on how to set up and operate the machine. The machine should not be placed in a warm room immediately after transport from a cold room or vice versa. The machine should not be switched on if humidity is very high. Wait at least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.). Your Philips team hopes your new DVD recorder will bring you many years of enjoyment.
What is a DVD? DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a new storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc with the latest digital video technology. DVD video uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology that enables an entire feature film to be stored on a single five inch disc. How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS? The razor-sharp digital images have a resolution of more than 500 lines of 720 pixels per line. This is more than twice as high as VHS and is even better than the laser disc. Its picture quality is easily comparable to the digital masters produced in recording studios. What can DVD+RW do? DVD+ReWritable uses phase change media, the same technology on which rewritable CDs are based. A high-performance laser is used to change the reflective properties of the recording layer; this process can be repeated more than a thousand times. What can the DVD+R do? DVD+R (write-once DVD). Unlike a DVD+RW disc, this disc can only be written to once. If it is not finalized after a recording, further recordings can be added to it. Old recordings can be later deleted but they can no longer be overwritten. The deleted recordings (titles) are marked 'Deleted title'. Before this disc can be played in a DVD player, it must be finalised in the DVD recorder. Once this process is complete, no further recordings can be added. What can my DVD recorder do? Your Philips DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video standard. This means: ) existing DVD video discs can be played on the recorder. ) recordings made on your DVD recorder can be played on other DVD video players and DVD ROM drives.

Danger. High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. There are some components in the DVD recorder that keep running as long as the recorder is connected to the power supply. To switch off the DVD recorder completely you must unplug it from the power supply. If you disconnect the DVD recorder from the mains, make sure to pull out the mains plug from the wall outlet and not only the plug from the socket 4MAINS at the back of the unit. Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the cable.
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. Please dispose of old batteries safely. Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre. This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre.
When installing the recorder in a cupboard ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) around the recorder to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. The machine should be placed on a firm surface. Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the DVD recorder. Do not place vases or similar on the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power supply and call after-sales service for advice. Keep the DVD recorder away from radiators and other heat sources and protect from direct sunlight. Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.). Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in the openings.

Cleaning the discs

Some malfunctions (frozen or distorted picture and broken sound for example) are due to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly. 1 2

'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time. Always point the front of the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set.
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your DVD recorder. Connect the DVD recorder directly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder.
What is a scart cable? The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality in picture or sound transmission.
When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options: 'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link' If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, Datalogic,.' and you wish to use a scart cable.
What is Easy Link? If your TV set is equipped with functions such as Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link, Megalogic or Datalogic, which are fully compatible with one another (TV set, DVD recorder, etc.), your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set. Please see your TV's operating instructions.
'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link' If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, Cinema Link, NexTView Link, Q-Link, Smart Link,, Megalogic, Datalogic,.' and you wish to use a scart cable. 'Connecting with an S Video (Y/C) cable' If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video (SVHS) socket.
What is an 'S Video (Y/C) cable'? This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and colour signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden socket/plug.
'Connecting with video (CVBS) cable' If your TV set is equipped only with a video (CVBS) socket.
What is 'Video (CVBS)'? This socket, usually referred to as the Cinch socket, is used for transmitting the composite video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain circumstances, this can lead to problems with the picture, such as 'Moir' patterns.

Connecting with video(CVBS) cable
Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS) cable (3, supplied, yellow plug), an audio cable (4, supplied, red/white plug).
Insert one end of the supplied video (CVBS) cable into the yellow Cinch socket OUT VIDEO (CVBS) at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually yellow) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white) on the TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video/Audio input socket or select the relevant programme number. Please see your TV's operating instructions for the programme number you need.
Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the EXT 2 AUX I/O socket. When playback is started on this additional device the DVD recorder automatically connects the EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket with the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O scart socket. You will then see the picture from the additional device on your TV set, even if the DVD recorder is switched off. The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket and playback from the DVD recorder.
Connecting additional video recorders
You can connect a video recorder to the EXT 2 AUX I/O socket. If you have an SVHS video recorder you can additionally use the OUT S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket and the OUT L AUDIO R sockets. Please note: Most pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy-protected. If you try to copy them you will see the message 'COPY PROT' on the DVD recorder's display.
a When copying video cassettes the display on the DVD recorder shows 'NO SIGNAL'. b Check that the scart cable is plugged in firmly. b The DVD recorder may not be able to recognise the video input signal if this signal is poor or does not comply with relevant standards. a When I copy DVD video discs or pre recorded video cassettes the picture is fuzzy and the brightness varies b This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that have been copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fine the recording on a DVD+R(W) is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes.
Connect camcorder to the front sockets

How do I insert a double sided DVD? Double-sided discs are not printed on either side. The labelling is in the centre on each side of the disc. The labelling of the side you wish to play must be uppermost.
Opening/closing the tray using the remote control You can open and close the disc tray using the remote control. Press and hold the STOP h button on the remote control until the dialog box shows 'OPENING' or 'CLOSING'.
Playback begins automatically.
A menu may appear during playback of a DVD. In case titles and chapters are numbered, press a number button on the remote control. You can also select a menu item using D , C , A , B and confirm with OK. For further information, read chapter 'Playing a DVD video disc'.
During the playback of a DVD+RW, the index screen overview appears. Choose the title you want to play back using B , A , N , O. Confirm with OK. For further information, read chapter 'Playing a DVD+RW/+R disc'.
If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY/PAUSE G9. For further information, read chapter 'Playing an audio CD'.
If the 'h' symbol appears in the display, start playback by pressing PLAY/PAUSE G9. If a menu appears on the screen, use the remote control buttons indicated on the screen to select the menu option you want (PREV= N , NEXT= O ) or with the number buttons 0.9. For further information see ' Playing a (Super) Video CD'.

Playing a DVD video disc

a 'PIN' will appear on the display b The child lock was activated for the inserted disc. Read section 'Access control' and 'Authorising a disc' and in chapter 'Access control (child lock)'. a The menu on the screen is showing an 'X' b Some DVD discs can be manufactured so that certain steps are required before the disc can be played, or so that only limited operation is possible during playback. When an 'X' appears on the screen the selected feature is not possible. a The screen is showing regional code information b Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible. b The regional code is shown on the label on the back of the machine. b The regional code does not apply to recordable DVD discs. a The screen is prompting me to choose an option from the menu. b Select the option you want using A , B , D , C or the number keys 0.9. In some cases you need to confirm with OK. You can also access the menu using DISC-MENU on the remote control.

Insert new recordings at the end of all existing recordings (Safe Record) To add a new recording at the end of the last recording on the disc, hold down the REC/OTR n button until the message 'SAFE REC' appears on the display. For DVD+R discs each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten.
If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read 'Recording without automatic switch off'. If you want to start a recording manually but stop it automatically, read 'Recording with automatic switch off'. (e.g. not to record to the end of the disc) Read 'Automatic recording from a satellite receiver', if you want a recording to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver. Read 'Direct record' if you want to record a programme currently being shown.
Recording without automatic switch off
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Insert a disc to be used for the recording. The system and content of the disc will be checked. 'READING' will appear on the display.
a Index display b A DVD+RW disc was inserted that already contains recordings. Use A and B to select a location where the recording should be started. a 'EMPTYDISC' appears in the display b The inserted DVD disc is empty. a A dialog box appears asking if the contents should be erased or the disc should be ejected b The inserted disc is a DVD+RW disc whose contents are not compatible with DVD Video (e.g. a data disc). This disc cannot be used for recordings until the entire disc is erased using the REC/OTR n button. a 'Too many titles' appears on the screen when a recording is attempted b A disc can only contain a max. of 48 titles (including the empty titles). Erase the titles or change the disc.
If necessary, switch to the internal tuner on the DVD recorder using the MONITOR button on the remote control. Select the programme number (station name) you wish to record using CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r. The following will appear on the display:

1 FREETITLE

Station name If a TV station transmits a station name it will be shown in the display. Programme number of the external inputs: 'EXT1' 'EXT2' 'CAM1' 'CAM1' Scart socket at the back EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Scart socket at the back EXT 2 AUX I/O SVHS-/Audio front sockets S-VIDEO / left AUDIO right Video/audio front sockets A/V VIDEO / left AUDIO right Switching between sockets S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically. In case both sockets are used, the signal received at socket S-VIDEO is treated with priority. 'CAM2' Digital Video (i Link) front socket DV

On the TV set, select the programme number you want make the recording from. Press REC/OTR n with the DVD recorder switched off.
a 'WAIT' will appear on the display. b The DVD recorder is comparing its stored TV channels with those on the TV set. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set while 'WAIT' is displayed. a 'NOTV' appears in the display b This TV channel could not be found in the DVD recorder's memory. Check that all the TV channels stored on the TV set are available on the DVD recorder. If necessary, store any missing channels. Please read paragraph 'Manual TV channel search' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'. b Check the connectors at both ends of the scart cable. b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature.
Stop recording with STOP h.
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off
9 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. Select 'A' using D or C. Select 'Record settings' using B or A and confirm with C. Select 'Direct Record' using B or A. Select 'On' (Direct Record on) or 'Off' (Direct Record off) using D or C. Confirm with OK. Quit using SYSTEM-MENU. Switch off with STANDBY m.
Managing the disc contents

General Information

Charly 1 00:29:59 HQ Fri15/02/2002 Empty title 01:30:01
When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording: ) Name of the recording If the TV station does not transmit a name, only the channel number and time will be stored as the name ) Length of the recording ) Record type (Quality) ) Date of the recording ) Index picture of the recording A marker will be set every 5-6 minutes if the 'Auto chapters' function is activated in the 'Record settings' menu. This marker is known as a 'chapter'. These markers can be changed when the recording has finished.
Can markers be set on a DVD+R disc? Markers can be set on these discs if they have not been finalised.
It is also possible to add 'chapters' later. This means that scenes you do not want to see during playback, such as commercials, can be hidden or skipped. During playback you can watch your recording as a continuous sequence without the hidden chapters.

Read section 'Disc settings', to change general settings of the disc. Read 'Editing recording titles (name)'to find out how to change a name. Read 'Playing back titles'to find out how to play back the entire recording including the hidden chapters Read 'Erasing a recording/title'to find how to erase titles and the accompanying recording. Read 'Favourite scene selection'to find out how to split the title into chapters and how to manage the chapters.
Editing recording titles (name)
Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be included automatically (e.g. 'ROCKY'). Otherwise, the channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed. 1 2
Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Charly 1
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU. Using A or B select the title whose name you want to edit and confirm with C. The menu for editing names appears. Select 'Name' using A or B and confirm with C. Using C or D select the position where the letter/number/icon is to be changed/re-entered. Change the icon using A or B. You can switch between upper and lowercase using SELECT. You can delete the character using CLEAR. Repeat 4 and 5 until you have made the changes you want. Save the new name with OK. 'Storing name' appears on the TV screen for confirmation. To end, press D.

Playing back titles

If you have hidden certain chapters of a title, with this setting you can view the entire title including the hidden chapters. Proceed as follows: 1 2
Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Charly 1 Press OK
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU. Using A or B select the title that you want to play back and confirm with C. The menu for editing titles appears. Select 'Play full title' using A or B and confirm with OK. Playback begins automatically. The full title - including the hidden chapters - is played back.
Erasing a recording/title
You can erase individual recordings from a disc. Follow the instructions below: 1 2
Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU. Using A or B select the title to be erased and confirm with C. The menu for editing titles appears. Using A or B select 'Erase this title' and confirm with OK. The screen will show 'This will completely erase this title'. 'Press OK to confirm'. If you want to erase the title press OK. To end, press D. The screen will show 'Erasing title'. 'Empty title' will now appear in this position in the Index Picture Screen. A new recording can now be made at this position. If the deleted title was very short (shorter than 1 minute) no 'Empty title' will be displayed.

Using B select 'Delete marker' for this chapter or 'Delete all markers' for all chapters within the selected title. Confirm with OK. To end, press EDIT.
You can switch between show chapters ('visible') and hide chapters ('hidden') quickly and easily using SELECT.
Changing the index picture
Normally the first picture of a recording is used as the index picture. You can however choose any picture from the recording as the index picture. 1 2
During playback, search for location of the new index picture. Press the PLAY/PAUSE G9 button. Press the EDIT button. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu appears on the TV screen. Select line 'New index picture' and confirm with OK. Start the change with OK. 'Updating menu' appears on the TV screen.
Once the revision has been completed successfully the DVD recorder reverts to the index overview.

Dividing titles

It is possible to divide a title into several separate parts (titles). Each of these parts (titles) is indicated by a separate index picture. Please note: This division cannot be reversed
Can I also divide titles on DVD+R discs? As recordings on DVD+R discs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles.
During playback of the appropriate title press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen Select 'Divide title' and confirm with OK. If you are sure, start the process by pressing OK. The screen will show 'Dividing title'. Wait until the new title appears with an index picture in the Index Picture overview.
The title is now successfully divided.
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 program number and begin recording at the correct time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre-program up to 6 recordings within a period of one month. To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording * the program number of the TV channel * the start and stop time of the recording * VPS or PDC on or off * the recording mode ('HQ/SP/SP+/LP/EP/EP+'). This information is saved in a TIMER block.
What is 'VPS/PDC'? With 'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC'(Programme Delivery Control) the TV station controls the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the DVD recorder will still switch itself on and off and the correct times. What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'? Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme's start time, e.g. '20.15 (VPS/PDC 20.14)', you must enter the VPS/PDC time '20.14' exact to the minute as the start time. If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC. Only one TV programme on a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.

Select the 'Start' input field using C. Using SELECT switch on 'VPS/PDC' ('*' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch 'VPS/PDC' off ('*' disappears). Changing the recording quality in the 'End' input field Select the 'End' input field using C. Using SELECT , select the recording mode 'HQ, SP+, EP, EP+'.
If all the information is correct, press the OK button. The programming information is stored in a TIMER block. To end, press TIMER. Load a DVD (unprotected) ready for recording. The current disc is checked. Switch off with STANDBY m. The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button.
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 's' will light up on the display.
Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'Start' input field
Programming a recording (without the ShowView System)
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method last selected is marked. Select 'Timer programming' with B or A. and confirm with C. The current information will appear on the screen. Select the input field with D or C. Enter information with B or A or with the number buttons 0.9.
Selecting daily/weekly recordings Mo-Fr/Weekly Press SELECT To store Press OK In 'Date' use SELECT to select from the following options: 'Mo-Fr': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday 'Mo': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day, e.g. Monday). Programme numbers of scart sockets 'EXT1' and 'EXT2' You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O ('EXT1') or EXT 2 AUX I/O ('EXT2'). 'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'Start' input field Select the 'Start' input field using TIMER. Using SELECT switch on 'VPS/PDC' ('*' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch 'VPS/PDC' off ('*' disappears). Changing the recording quality in the 'End' input field Select the 'End' input field using TIMER. Using SELECT , select the recording mode'HQ, SP, SP+, LP, EP, EP+'.
Timer Timer programming Date 01 VPS Prog. Start PDC End BBC1 20:15 21:30 Rec Mode HQ
If all the information is correct, press information is stored in a TIMER block. To end, press TIMER.

OK. The programming

Load a DVD (unprotected) ready for recording. The disc is checked. Switch off with STANDBY m. The programmed recording will only function properly if the DVD recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button.
How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

Rec Mode SP --

Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming mode last selected is marked. Select 'Timer List' with B or A. and confirm with C. Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with B or A.

'Analogue output'

For devices connected to the analogue audio output ( OUT L AUDIO R ), you can select from the following settings. 'Stereo': For devices without DolbySurround or TruSurround. Use this setting if the DVD recorder is only connected to a stereo TV set. 'Surround: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel are mixed down to a DOLBY surround-compatible two-channel output signal. For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. '3D sound': The six channels of the digital surround sound (Dolby Digital, MPEG-2) are mixed down to a two-speaker output signal. All original audio information is retained The result is an impression of being surrounded by several loudspeakers. For TruSurround compatible devices.

'Night mode'

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

Language settings

You can choose the following settings in this menu:

'Audio Language'

Playback audio language

'Subtitle'

Subtitle language

'Menu'

Screen menu language

'Country'

Additional settings
You can select the following functions in this menu:

'Access control'

Access control Status box Auto resume Low power standby Features Enter code On On Off
Please read the next chapter 'Access control (child lock)'

'Status box'

Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display (OSD) is not recorded during copying. 'On': The OSD information appears in every selected mode for a few seconds and disappears again. 'Off': The OSD information is switched off. It is no longer displayed on the screen.

Auto resume

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

Changing the country

The set filter values depend on the respective country. It is therefore necessary to enter the country to which these filter values apply. 7
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The menu bar appears Select the 'A' icon using D or C. Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C. Confirm the line 'Access control' using C. Enter your four-digit code. Select 'Change country' using B or A and confirm with C. Select the corresponding country using A or B and confirm with OK. To end, press D and then SYSTEM-MENU.

Changing the PIN code

Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The menu bar appears Select the 'A' icon using D or C. Select 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C. Confirm 'Access control' using C. Enter your four-digit PIN code. Select 'Change code' using A or B and confirm with C. Enter the new code using the number buttons 0.9. Enter the same code again as confirmation. Quit using D and SYSTEM-MENU.
I have forgotten my code Press STOP h four times, then press OK. Access control is now switched off. You can now enter a new code as described above.
Before you call an engineer
If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your recorder ready. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.
Your recorder does not respond to any button being pressed and the display shows 'IS TV ON?': The device does not react when you press a button, although the remote control works:
bRecorder in initial installation mode: Switch on the TV, switch over to the DVD recorder socket.
Now the menu for language selection should appear. Please read paragraph 'Initial Installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD Recorder'.
b'Dealer-Mode' is switched on: All buttons on the front of the set are locked.
Switch off the function: 1 Pull out the mains plug from the wall outlet. 2 Press and hold down hSTOP and OPEN/CLOSE and put back the mains plug into the wall outlet. 3 As soon as the time or '--:--' appears in the display (ca. 6 - 10 seconds), release hSTOP and OPEN/CLOSE.
Your DVD recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:
bThere is no power supply: check the power supply bA programmed recording (Timer) is currently being made: If desired, cancel the programmed