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AIntroduction .................................... 3 FPlayback ........................................ 38
Dear Philips customer, .................................................................................... 3 General notes on playback ........................................................................... 38
Regional code .................................................................................................... 6 Inserting a disc ..........................
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Changing album settings ............................................................................... 64 Changing the disc name ................................................................................ 84 Changing the cover picture .......................................................................... 64 Finishing editing ............................................................................................... 84 Changing the album name ........................................
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The remote control REC/OTRn Record: Record the current TV channel STANDBYm Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) ® TIMERs TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with/without ShowView or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER REC MODE Record type (Picture quality): To select the maximum possible record time PLAY MODE Playback type: Choose between repeat, shuffle play and intro-scan TV/DVD TV/DVD switch: Switches the scart socket EXT
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SYSTEM-MENU System menu: Call up/cancel the main menu (menu bar at the top of the screen) DCAB Cursor keys : Cursor left, right, up, down CHANNELq Plus : Next programme number CHANNELr Minus : Previous programme number OK Store/confirm: To store or confirm entry PLAYG Playback: To play a recorded disc. N Select previous title/search backwards : Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter/film or previous title Hold down the button: Search backwards Hold down button during still pi
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Frontofthedevice STANDBY-ONm Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) OPEN/CLOSEJ Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray MEDIA SLOT MediaSlotforPC(PCMCIA)cards(adapters) EJECT EjectPC(PCMCIA)card : RECORD Record: Record the current TV channel G Playback: To play a recorded disc N Select previous title/search backwards O Select next title/search forwards h Stop: Interrupt playback/recording Behind the flap at the righthand corner
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Back of the device 4MAINS Mains socket: Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz) ANTENNA IN Aerial input: Connection of the aerial TV OUT Aerial output: Connection of the TV set EXT 2 AUX-I/O Scartsocket2 : Connection of an additional device (satellite receiver, set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.). RGB input EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Scartsocket1 : Connection of a TV set. RGB output Output sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT) S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT SVideo output: Connection of an S-Video-compatible TV set VI
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The symbols on your DVD recorder display These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display: Multi-function display/text line ) Clock ) Disc/title playing time ) OTR switch-off time ) Title name ) Display of the programme number of the TV channel/playing time/channel name/function. ) Display of information and alerts IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer). Play/Record: Single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: Flashing segment
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Messages in the DVD recorder display The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display
The DVD recorder is in initial installation mode. Switch the TV on, then read the paragraph on 'Initial installation' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
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 recordi
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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/CLOSEJ 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).
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AIntroduction Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and 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: Question: (?) Tip Problem Here I will be explaining Here I
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Welcome to the growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipment. Thank you for buying a DVDR 77/00-02 . 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 DVD recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this t
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Discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: Playback and recording DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Recordable) Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable). These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and the recording was finalised. DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) These discs can only be played back if the recording was made in video mode and th
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Regional code 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. DVDs must be marked 'ALL' for all regions or '2' for region 2 to work in this machine. If the DVD is marked with a different region, it cannot be played in this DVD recorder. The number within the globe represents the region. Reg
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Important Caution: Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam. Because of the risk of eye injuries, only qualified service engineers should open the machine and carry out maintenance or repair work. LASER Type: Semiconductor lasers InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs(CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (outside the lens): 20mW (DVD+RW write), 0.8mW (DVD read), 0.3mW (CD read). Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD) Danger. High voltage! Do
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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 video recorder. Do not place vases or similar on the DVD recorder. If you spill liquid in the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the pow
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Special functions of your DVD recorder Your PhilipsDVD recorder has a number of special functions to make it easier to use and to enhance your enjoyment. Philips provides the best possible connection between your DVD recorder and other home cinema equipment. Using the 'Digital Photo Manager', you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a memory card, Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. You can store them on a DVD+RW/+R or on the memory card. You can create slide shows and play them on a DVD player. The
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The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future DVD players. Dolby Digital is a standard developed by Dolby Laboratories for transmitting from 1 to 5 full-range channels as well as a low frequency (.1) channel for a total of 5.1 discrete channels. The loudspeakers are arranged front left, front middle, front right, rear left and rear right. This system is currently the most common system and is used
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BConnecting the DVD recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section. 1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries). 2 Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is appr
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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. '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.
