Philips DVDR 77/00 User manual

Table of con en s
AIn roduc ion 3....................................
Dear Philips customer, 3....................................................................................
Regional code 6....................................................................................................
Technical data 6...................................................................................................
Accessories 6........................................................................................................
Important 7...........................................................................................................
Cleaning the discs 8.............................................................................................
Special functions of your DVD recorder 9....................................................
BConnec ing he DVD recorder 11...
Preparing the remote control for operation 11...........................................
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set 11......................................
Connecting with ascart cable and 'Easy Link' 12..........................................
Connecting with ascart cable without 'Easy Link' 14..................................
Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable 15.....................................................
Connecting with video(CVBS) cable 16..........................................................
CConnec ing addi ional devices 18....
Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket 18...................
Connecting avideo recorder, DVD player. 18.............................................
Connecting an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box,
cable TV box,...) 19..............................................................................................
Connecting additional devices only via aerial cable 19................................
Connect camcorder to the front sockets 20................................................
Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets 20....................
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets 21..........................
DIns alling your DVD recorder 22......
Initial installation 22.............................................................................................
Using asatellite receiver 24...............................................................................
Allocating adecoder 25......................................................................................
Connection using acomponent video (Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable 26................
Manual TV channel search 27............................................................................
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 29......................................
Automatic TV channel search 30.....................................................................
Sorting and deleting TV channels manually 31..............................................
Setting the language/country 32........................................................................
'Recording audio' switching over (2-channel sound) 33..............................
Setting the time and date 34..............................................................................
EOnscreen informa ion 35................
Symbols in the menu bar 35..............................................................................
Menu bar 135.......................................................................................................
Menu bar 235.......................................................................................................
Field for temporary messages 35.....................................................................
Status field 36........................................................................................................
Disc type symbols 36..........................................................................................
Operating mode symbols 36.............................................................................
Tuner information box 37.................................................................................
'Live picture' in the 'Tuner information box' 37...........................................
Timer information box 37.................................................................................
FPlayback 38........................................
General notes on playback 38...........................................................................
Inserting adisc 38................................................................................................
Playing aDVD video disc 39..............................................................................
Playing aDVD+RW/ +R disc 40.......................................................................
Playing an audio CD 40.......................................................................................
Playing an MP3 CD 41.........................................................................................
Playing a(Super) Video CD 42.........................................................................
GAddi onal playback fea ures 43........
Changing to another title/chapter 43..............................................................
Searching adisc 43...............................................................................................
Still picture 44.......................................................................................................
Slow motion 44....................................................................................................
Search by time 45.................................................................................................
Repeat/Shuffle play 45.........................................................................................
Repeating apassage (A-B) 46............................................................................
Scan feature 46.....................................................................................................
Camera angle 46...................................................................................................
Zoom feature 47..................................................................................................
Select the audio language 47..............................................................................
Subtitles 47............................................................................................................
HDisc Manager (DM) 48......................
General information 48......................................................................................
Adding adisc to the Disc Manager 48.............................................................
Removing discs from the Disc Manager 49....................................................
Searching for atitle in the Disc Manager 50..................................................
Searching discs 50................................................................................................
Searching for ablank section 51.......................................................................
IThe 'Digi al Pho o Manager' 52.......
The PC (PCMCIA) Card 53...............................................................................
Inserting the PC Card 53...................................................................................
Removing the PC Card 53.................................................................................
Showing JPEG pictures from aroll 54.............................................................
Editing JPEG pictures 55.....................................................................................
Slide show 55........................................................................................................
Advanced editing of the JPEG pictures 56......................................................
Creating an album 58..........................................................................................
Adding pictures to an album 58........................................................................
Changing the picture order within an album 59...........................................
Editing pictures in an album 59.........................................................................
Making a'DVD compatible' slide show 60.....................................................
Making aslide show from an album 60...........................................................
Making aslide show from aroll 60..................................................................
Storing rolls/albums on aDVD+RW/+R 61..................................................
Preparing aDVD+RW/+R 61...........................................................................
Transfer the photos to aDVD+RW/+R 62...................................................
Changing roll settings 63....................................................................................
Changing the rolls name 63...............................................................................
Changing the rolls date 63.................................................................................
Calling roll overview directly 63.......................................................................
Deleting aroll 64..................................................................................................
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Changing album settings 64...............................................................................
Changing the cover picture 64..........................................................................
Changing the album name 64............................................................................
Changing the album date 65..............................................................................
Calling the album overview directly 65...........................................................
Copying an album 65...........................................................................................
Erasing an album 66.............................................................................................
Changing the media settings 66........................................................................
Problem solving for 'Digital Photo Manager' 67............................................
JManualrecording68..........................
General 68.............................................................................................................
Recording without automatic switch-off 69...................................................
Interrupt recording (Pause) 70.........................................................................
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) 71....
Preventing accidental erasing of discs 71........................................................
Lining up recordings within atitle (assemble cut) 72..................................
Selecting the recording type (picture quality) 73..........................................
Automatic recording from asatellite receiver (Sat recording) 74............
Direct Record 75.................................................................................................
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 76...........................................................
KManaginghedisccon en s77.........
General 77.............................................................................................................
Favorite Scene Selection 78...............................................................................
Insert chapter markers 78.................................................................................
Hiding chapters 78...............................................................................................
Deleting chapter markers 80.............................................................................
Changing the index picture 80..........................................................................
Changing the menu background 81.................................................................
Dividing titles 81...................................................................................................
Editing recording titles (name) 82....................................................................
Playing the entire title 82...................................................................................
Erasing recordings/titles 83................................................................................
Disc settings 83....................................................................................................
Changing the disc name 84................................................................................
Finishing editing 84...............................................................................................
Finalising DVD+R discs 85.................................................................................
Erase DVD+RW disks 85...................................................................................
LProgrammingarecording
(TIMER)86..............................................
General 86.............................................................................................................
Programming recordings with the ShowView®
System 87.........................
Programming recordings without the ShowView®
System 89...................
How to change or delete aprogrammed recording (TIMER) 90.............
'NexTView Link' 90.............................................................................................
Problem solving for programmed recordings 91..........................................
MUser preferences 92..........................
Picture settings 92................................................................................................
Sound settings 94.................................................................................................
Language settings 95............................................................................................
Additional settings 95..........................................................................................
Remote Control settings 96..............................................................................
Disk feature menu 97..........................................................................................
NAccess con rol (Child Lock) 98........
Child lock (DVD and VCD) 98.........................................................................
Activating/deactivating child lock 98................................................................
Authorising adisc 99...........................................................................................
Locking unlocked discs 99..................................................................................
Parental level control (DVD video only) 99..................................................
Activating/deactivating parental level control 99..........................................
Changing the country 100..................................................................................
Changing the PIN code 101...............................................................................
OBefore you call an engineer 102.......
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The remo e con rol
REC/OTR nRecord: Record the current TV channel
STANDBY mSwi ch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,
interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
TIMER sTIMER: To make a TIMER programming with/without ShowView®or
to alter or clear a programmed TIMER
REC MODE Record ype (Pic ure quali y): To select the maximum possible
record time
PLAY MODE Playback ype: Choose between repeat, shuffle play and intro-scan
TV/DVD TV/DVD swi ch: Switches the scart socket EXT 2 AUX-I/O of the
DVD recorder directly to the TV set. This lets you watch the picture
from any unit connected to this scart socket (set-top box', video
recorder or satellite receiver) and at the same time record from
another source.
If you have not connected a device to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket or
the device is switched off, you can use this button to switch between
TV reception and the signal of the DVD recorder.
But this only works if you use a scart cable to connect the TV set to
your DVD recorder ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket) and your TV set
responds to this switch-over.
MONITOR Moni or: This button lets you switch between disc playback or the
picture of the internal tuner (TV channel).
DIM Dimmer: This button lets you change the brightness of the display to
one of two levels or switch it off.
RETURN Back: Return to previous menu on a video CD (VCD). This also works
with some DVDs.
T/C Ti le/Chap er: Choose the 'B'(Title)/'C'(Chapter) directly from the
menu bar using B,A.
If 'INFO' appears in the display, the index menu from a recorded disc or
an introductory film will be shown. In this case, this function is not
available.
SUBTITLE Sub i le : Select the subtitle language
AUDIO Audio: Selecting the audio language. For recording or during playback
using the internal tuner ( MONITOR key), select language 1 or 2.
ANGLE Angle: Select the camera angle
ZOOM Zoom: Enlarge the picture
DISC MANAGER Disc Manager: Call up or cancel the Disc Manager
EDIT EDIT: For displaying the edit menu for DVD+RW/+R discs, for setting
chapter markers, for editing the photos in the 'Digital Photo Manager'
SELECT Selec : Select function/value/photos
PHOTO Digi al Pho o Manager: Open the 'Digital Photo Manager'
DISC-MENU Disc menu: To show the DVD menu or the index screen, to leave the
'Digital Photo Mamger'
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SYSTEM-MENU Sys em menu: Call up/cancel the main menu (menu bar at the top of
the screen)
DCAB Cursor keys : Cursor left, right, up, down
CHANNEL qPlus : Next programme number
CHANNEL rMinus : Previous programme number
OK S ore/confirm: To store or confirm entry
PLAY GPlayback: To play a recorded disc.
NSelec previous i le/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 picture, slow motion backwards
STOP hS op: Stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings
(TIMER)
Hold down button, opens and closes the disc tray.
PAUSE 9Pause (s ill pic ure):
If this button is pressed during playback, the DVD recorder switches to
pause. You will see a still picture.
If this button is pressed during recording, the DVD recorder will also
switch to pause.
OSelec nex i le/search forwards :
Briefly press the button during playback: Next chapter/film or next title
Hold down the button: Search forwards
Hold down button during still picture, slow motion forwards
0..9 Number/Le er bu ons: To enter numbers or letters in appropriate
entry fields
CLEAR Dele e: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)
Addi ional TV func ions
This will only work with TV sets with the same remote control code *RC5) (e.g. Philips TV sets)
TV VOLUME qTV volume: Increase TV volume
TV VOLUME rTV volume: Reduce TV volume
MUTE yTV sound off: Switch TV sound on/off
For the following functions you need to hold down the button at the left side •TVand then
select the function you need with the appropriate button.
STANDBY mSwi ching he TV off
0..9 Number bu ons:0-9
CHANNEL qTV programme number: To select a higher programme number
CHANNEL rTV programme number: To select a lower programme number

Fron of he device
STANDBY-ON mSwi ch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a
programmed recording (TIMER)
OPEN/CLOSE JOpen/close disc ray: Open/close disc tray
MEDIA SLOT Media Slo for PC (PCMCIA)cards (adap ers)
EJECT Ejec PC(PCMCIA) card:
RECORD Record: Record the current TV channel
GPlayback: To play a recorded disc
NSelect previous title/search backwards
OSelect next title/search forwards
hS op: Interrupt playback/recording
Behind he flap a he righ hand corner on
he fron
Switching between the S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets takes place automatically. If a signal is
available at both sockets at the same time, the signal at the S-VIDEO socket has priority.
S-VIDEO SVideo socke : Connection of SVHS/Hi8 camcorders or SVHS/Hi8
video recorders (programme number 'CAM1')
Yellow socke
VIDEO
Video inpu socke : Connection of camcorders or video recorders
(programme number 'CAM1')
Whi e/red socke
eft AUDIO right
Audio inpu socke lef /righ : Connection of camcorders or video
recorders (programme number 'CAM1')
DV IN iLink/DV socke (digi al video inpu , IEEE 1394, FireWire):
Connecting a digital camcorder or other suitable device (programme
number 'CAM2').
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Back of he device
4MAINS Mains socke : Connection to the mains supply (230V/50Hz)
ANTENNA IN Aerial inpu : Connection of the aerial
TV OUT Aerial ou pu : Connection of the TV set
EXT 2 AUX-I/O Scar socke 2: Connection of an additional device (satellite receiver,
set-top box, video recorder, camcorder, etc.). RGB input
EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Scar socke 1: Connection of a TV set. RGB output
Ou pu socke s (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT)
S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT SVideo ou pu : Connection of an S-Video-compatible TV set
VIDEO (CVBS)
OUT
Video ou pu (yellow socke ): Connecting a TV set with a video
input (CVBS, Composite Video)
AUDIO L/R OUT Analogue audio ou pu (whi e/red socke ): Connection of a TV
set with audio input sockets or connection of an additional device
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Componen Video ou pu (red/blue/green socke ): Connection
of an additional device with Component Video input
Ou pu socke s (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)
COAX OUT Coaxial digi al audio ou pu
OPTICAL AUDIO
OUT
Op ical digi al audio ou pu

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 on both sides of the current position.
Stop: Illuminated segment at the current position.
SAT An automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT recording) has
been programmed.
TIMER A recording (timer) has been programmed
o((( A remote control signal has been received
VPS/PDC Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or
PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program
LANG II During playback a 2-channel tone was detected or a 2-channel tone was
received. 'I' or 'II' lights up depending on which sound channel has been
selected (button AUDIO )
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Messages in he DVD recorder display
READING The following messages may appear in your DVD recorder display
IS TV ON? 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 SIGNAL No input signal available (signal inadequate or unstable)
MENU The menu on the screen is active
OPENING Disc tray opening
TRAY OPEN Disc tray open
CLOSING Disc tray closing
READING Disc being read
MENU UPDT Once recording has been successfully completed the table of contents is
created.
INIT MENU The menu structure is created after the first recording has been made
on a new disc
COPY PROT 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.
WAIT Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD recorder is busy
performing a task.
NO DISC A disc has not been inserted for recording. If a disc has been inserted, it
cannot be read.
INFO Information about the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen
BUSY The DVD recorder is processing the changes to make them DVD
compatible
ERASING The entire disc is erased
EMPTYDISC The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no
recordings).
PROTECTED The disc is protected against recording.
MAX TITLE The maximum number of titles per disc has been reached. The
maximum number of titles on a disc is 48.
MAX CHAP The maximum number of chapters within a title/or the disc has been
reached. The maximum number of chapters within a title is 99, on a disc
124.
DISC FULL The disc is full. There is no space for new recordings
PAL DISC 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.

NTSC DISC 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.
RECORDING An illegal action (e.g. OPEN/CLOSE Jbutton) was attempted during
recording.
FREETITLE Playback was started for an empty title or the following title is empty.
DISC LOCK 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).
DISC ERR An error occurred when writing the title. If this error keeps occurring,
please clean the disc or use a new one.
For instructions on how to clean a disc see the section on 'Cleaning the
discs' in the next chapter.
DISC WARN An error occurred when writing the title. Recording was continued; the
error was skipped
SETUP After the automatic search the menu for setting the date/time will
appear on the screen.
WAIT 01 During the automatic channel search the TV channels found will be
counted.
BLOCKED The disc tray cannot be closed/opened.
SAFE REC The new recording will be added at the end of all the other recordings
(SAFE RECORD).
EASYLINK Data transfer 'EasyLink' from the TV is in progress
POST-FORMAT After the creation of the menu structure the disc is prepared
PHILIPS The DVD-Recorder has been switched on
STANDBY The DVD-Recorder has been switched off
PHOTO The 'Digital Photo Manager' is switched on
VIDEO The 'Digital Photo Manager' will be switched off
SAVING Data will be written on the inserted memory card or on a
DVD+RW/+R
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AIn roduc ion
Dear Philips cus omer,
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:
Ques ion: (?)
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.
I hope you have lots of fun.
Phil
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 cus omer
suppor service for your country.
The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction
manual.
You can also visit the websi e 'h p://www.p4c.philips.com' .
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Welcome o he growing family of owners of PHILIPS equipmen .
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 no be urned on immedia ely af er ranspor a ion from a
cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.
Wait at least hree hours after transporting the machine. The DVD recorder needs this time
to acclimatise to its new environment (temperature, relative humidity, etc.).
Your Philips eam hopes your
new DVD recorder will bring you
many years of enjoymen .
Wha is a DVD?
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a 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 he resolu ion of DVD compared wi h 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.
Wha 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.
Wha can he 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 finalised after a recording, further recordings can
be added to it. Old recordings can be deleted but can no longer be
overwritten. The deleted 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.
Wha 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. ?
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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 the recording was finalised.
Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
Super Audio CD (Only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc)
Video CD (Format 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
Super Video CD
CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 content
CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 content
Picture CD, CD-R/RW with JPEG content
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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.
Regional code 2 represents:
Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East (incl. Egypt).
Technical da a
Vol age: 220-240V/50Hz
Power consump ion: 30W
Power consump ion (s andby): less than 3W (clock display off)
Measuremen s in cm (W/H/D): 43.5/7.6/33.5 (Disc tray closed), 47.2 (disc tray open)
Weigh wi hou packaging approx.: 4.0kg
Power ou age/no power: Channel and timer information remain saved for up to 1 year, the
time is saved for up to 12 hours.
Opera ing posi ion: maximum 10 degree inclination in all directions
Ambien empera ure:15C-35C
Humidi y: 25% - 75%
Accessories
Operating instructions
Guarantee booklet
Quick install guide
Remote control and batteries
Aerial cable
Mains cable
Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)
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Impor an
Cau ion:
Visible and invisible laser radia ion. If he cover is open, do no look a he 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 vol age! Do no open.
You run he risk of ge ing an elec ric 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 take the plug out of the wall
socket and not just remove the connector from the 4MAINS socket at the back of the unit.
Children could seriously injure themselves at the free, live 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.
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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 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 any of the openings.
Cleaning he 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.
1Dirty discs should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Always wipe from the
middle to the edge.
2Do not use any solvents such as benzine, thinners, commercially
available cleaning agents or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl records.
Can I use a CD lens cleaner in he DVD recorder?
This optical unit (laser) of the DVD recorder operates at a higher power level
than the ones in normal DVDs and CD players so CD lens cleaner discs may
actually damage it.
CD lens cleaner discs should herefore no be used. ?
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Special func ions 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 Type-2 PC Card slot (media slot) allows you to use an ATA Flash Card or other memory
cards using a PC Card adapter.
The DVD recorder is controlled by external devices (receivers, TV sets and so on) via Cinema Link
and is automatically set to the right system settings.
This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your DVD recorder
via the scart cable ( EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket).
Recordings made on your DVD recorder can be controlled from an external satellite receiver.
At the touch of a button your DVD recorder, even though it is switched off, will check which
channel is currently playing on your television and record it.
This connector is also known as a 'FireWire' or 'IEEE 1394'. This connector is used to transmit
wide digital broadband signals that are used for digital video camcorders. Audio and video signals
are transmitted using a cable. In addition to DV and Hi8 camcorders, PCs with digital video output
can also be connected to the digital input.
This screen tells you what's on the disc. Each index screen represents a recording. On the right
hand side of the screen you can also see a disc indicator that shows the position and length of
the current recording on the disc in a graphic format.
This function enables you to simply delete commercials or other scenes. The relevant scenes are
marked and skipped as required. This information is stored on the DVD in such a way that other
DVD players will skip the scenes.
MP3 files are highly compressed music files. The data is compressed to 1/10 of the volume of the
original audio material using a special process. This means that 10 hours of music can be stored
on a single CD.
These music CDs can be played on this machine.
Normally a recording is made at the current disc position. This is the same as for a video cassette,
in the middle of the tape for example. By holding down the REC/OTR nbutton, the recording
will be made at the end of all the other recordings to avoid overwriting previous recordings.
New recordings on DVD+R discs are always added after all existing recordings.
Using your DVD recorder you can record from an RGB source such as a satellite receiver using
a SCART input ( EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket). Video signals for the colours R(Red), G(Green) and
B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with
standard video cables.
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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 in cinemas.
With this DVD recorder each soundtrack in 2-channel Dolby Digital is recorded onto a
DVD+RW/+R.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Transmission standard for 5.1 channels from Digital Theatre Systems Inc. This is the second most
wide-spread system after Dolby Digital.
This product contains copy protection technology, which is protected by US Patent Nos.
4631603, 4577216, 4819098 and 4907.093 and other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copy protection technology from Macrovision Corporation requires the approval of Macrovision.
It is intended exclusively for home use and other limited pay-per-view applications, unless
Macrovision approves some other use in writing. Modifications to the equipment, removal of
components and reverse engineering are prohibited.
Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the programming number associated
with your television programme. You will find this number in your favourite listings magazine.
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. ShowView is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen.
The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back.
MODEL NO. DVDR 77/00-02
PROD. NO. ..................
This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines:
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.
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BConnec ing he DVD recorder
Preparing he remo e con rol for
opera ion
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.
1Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).
2Open 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 approximately 5 to 10 meters.
'Aim' correc ly
In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time.
Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set. Tip
Connec ing your DVD recorder o he TV
se
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV
programmes using your DVD recorder.
Connect the DVD recorder direc ly to your TV set. If there is a video recorder in between
the picture quality may be poor.
We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and DVD recorder.
Wha is a scar 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. ?
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When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:
'Connec ing wi h a scar 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.
'Connec ing wi h a scar cable wi hou 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.
'Connec ing wi h an SVideo(Y/C)cable'
If your TV set is equipped with an S-Video(SVHS) socket.
'Connec ing wi h video(CVBS) cable'
If your TV set is equipped only with an video(CVBS) socket.
Connec ing wi h a scar cable and 'Easy
Link'
Your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Your TV
channels can also be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your DVD recorder
using 'Easy Link'.
Please see your TV's operating instructions.
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special scart cable (3, suitable for
Easylink).
1Switch off your TV set.
2Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
ANTENNA IN socket at the back of the DVD recorder.
3Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the TV OUT socket at
the back of the DVD recorder and the other end into the aerial input
socket at the back of the TV set.
4Plug in a full-pin scart cable (all 21 contacts wired) into the scart
socket EXT 1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the
corresponding scart socket - suitable for Easylink - at the back of the
TV set (see TV set operating instructions).
5Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how to
connect additional devices (satellite receivers, videorecorders,...) to the
input-/output sockets.
Connecting the DVD recorder