Philips DVDR 77 User manual

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.Know these
safetysymbols
This "bolt of lightning"indicatesuninsulated materiaJ within your
unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
house-hoJd, please do not remove product
covering.
,_ The "exclamation point" tailsattention to features for which you
should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les choc
_lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de Jafiche dans la borne correspondante de
Japrise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which
is located on the rear of the
cabinet.Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.: DVDR 77/17
Serial No.

Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changesor modifications to this equipment void the user's
authority to operate it.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specifiedherein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. The set complies with the FCC-Rules,Part 15and with 21 CFR 1040.I0.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated.Do not stare into the beam.The beamis located
inside, near the deck mechanism.
Special Information for Canadian Users
This digitalapparatus does not exceed the ClassB limits for radio noise emissionsfrom digital apparatusasset out inthe Radio
Interference Regulationsof the CanadianDepartment of Communications.
Radio/TV Interference
This equipment hasbeen tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates,uses,and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused inaccordancewith the instructions,
may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a
particular installation.If this equipment does causeharmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
I) Reorlent or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increasethe separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3) Connect the equipment intoan outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note to Cable TV system installer:
This reminder isprovided to callthe Cable TV(CATV) system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical
Code) that provides guidelinesfor proper grounding and,in particular, specifiesthat the cableground shallbe connected to the
grounding systemof the building,as close to the point of cableentry aspractical.
Copyright Protection
Unauthorized copying,broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited. This product incorporatescopyright
protection technology that is protected by method claimsof 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 isintended for home and other limited viewing usesonly unlessotherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverseengineering or disassemblyis prohibited.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: DVDR 77/I 7
Trade Name: PHILIPS
ResponsibleParty: PhilipsConsumer Electronics N.A.
P.O. Box 14810,Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 1-800-531-0039

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventUation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades ¢PoIarized
with one wider than the other. Plug
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
Outlet.
I O. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
I I. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or
table specifiedby the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus.When a cart is used,usecaution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unusedfor long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing isrequired when the apparatus hasbeen damaged
in anyway, such aspower-supply cord or plug isdamaged,
liquid hasbeen spilledor objects havefallen into the
apparatus,the apparatus hasbeen exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or hasbeen dropped.
15. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery
leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage,
or damage to the unit:
•Install all batteries correctly, + and -as marked on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a
Iongtime.
EL 6474-E004:02/8

The remote control
STANDBY© Switch on or off: To switchseton or off, interrupt menu function,
interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
REC MODE Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible
recording duration
T_DVD TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV, This button
lets you switch between the DVD Recorder and the antenna signal This
function operates when the DVD Recorder is connected to the TV with
only an antenna cable.
DIM Dimmer: This button allows you to adjust the display brightness in two
steps or shut it off (BRIGHT, DIMMED, OFF).
TIC Title/Chapter: To directly select a 'T'(title)PC'(chapter)in the menu
bar using • , • .
If 'i ?_F_'appearsin the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will
appear or an introduction will play In this case,this function will not be
available.
AUDIO Audio: To select the audio language. For SAP recording
ZOOM Zoom: Enlarge the picture
CLEAR Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)
PHOTO Digital Photo Manager Open the Digital Photo Manager'
SYSTEM-MENU System Menu: To display/hide the main menu (menu bar at top of
screen)
CHANNEL -I- Plus : Next channel

OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm an entry
Previous Chapter Track/Reverse search:
Pressing this button once during playback will return to the previous
chapter track! title
If this button is held down during playback, it will search forward.
If this button is held down during a still picture, it will search backward
in slow motion.
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PAUSEII
0..9
Pause(still picture):
If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD Recorder switches to
pause, You will see astill picture, [f this button is pressed during
recording, the DVD Recorder will also switch to pause,
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Number.lLetter buttons: To enter numbers or letters in appropriate
entry fields
Additional TV functions
With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set.
To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set.
You will find a summary of all available remote control commands on the last page of this
manual How to enter this code number you will read in the chapter 'Using your DVD-Recorder
remote control with your TV set'.
TV VOLUME -- TV volume: ReduceTV volume
For the following functions, you must hold down the side button oTV while pressing the other
button
0..9 Number buttons: 0-9
CHANNEL -- TV Channel: To select the next lower TV channel.

Front of the Recorder
OPEN/CLOSE A_
EJECT
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Open/close disc tray: Open/dose disc tray
Eject PC=(PCMCIA) card:
Playback: To play arecorded disc.
next chapter track!forward search
Behind the door at the lower right front
corner
Switching between jack S-VIDEO and VIDEO is done automatically, In case both jacks are
occupied, the signal at jack S-VIDEO is given priority,
Yellow jack
VIDEO Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel
number LF_I_I)
DV IN i.Link /DV jack (digital video input, IEEE 1394, Firewire): Input
for digital Camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector
(channel number 'L-F_12')

Back of the Recorder !
ANTENNAIN Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here
Input jacks (IN-EXT2)
Video in Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device
(channel number 'EXT2')
Input jacks (IN-EXT 1)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN Component video input (redlbluelgreen jack): Connection for an
additional device with component video output (channel number
'EXT1')
Output jacks (OUT-2)
VIDEO (CVBS) Video output (yellow jack): Connection to aTV with video input
OUT (CVBS, Composite Video)

Output jacks (OUT-I 480p/480i)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT Component video output (red/blue/green jack): Connection for
an additional device with component video/progressive scaninput
Output jacks (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)
OPTICAL AUDIO
OUT Optical digital audio output:
The symbols on your DVD Recorder
d,splay
The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display:
II1111111111111 Disc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer).
P_/Record: singleflashingsegment at the current position.
Pause:flashingsegment on both sidesof the current position.
_: flashingsegment at the current position,
TV Modulator isswitched off The antennasignal(RFsignal)is only
connected to the TV when the modulator isswitched off.
O((( Remote control command has been sent

Messages on your DVD Recorder display
The following messages may appear on your DVD Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc
name will appear on the display panel as well
No signal or poor signal strength
uPE_, _ Disc tray is opening.
FI rTC f _lF
LLU_ __ Disc tray is closing.
After asuccessful recording, the list of disc contents is updated.
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,_uF_ ?fT,_:You received a copy-protected signal. This may come from a
copy-protected DVD/videotape of a DVD/video player or from a TV
channel.
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I_U JJ J Z3L No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible
that the disc cannot be read.
_US_ The DVD Recorder is busy making changes DVD-compatible.
Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings
present).
_ _/ j J JLE The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc
can have a maximum of 48 titles
Disc is full. There is no room for new recordings.
A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was
made to record a PAL signal Insert a new disc or use a disc containing
PAL recordings.