Philips DVDR7250H/05 User manual

Published by KC-TE 0635 AV Systems Printed in the Netherlands Subject to modification EN 3139 785 31801
DVDR7250H/05/31/58
HDD & DVD Recorder
Service Instruction
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Contents Page
1 Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities 2
2 Test Disc & Repair Hints 5
3 Firmware Upgrading & Diagnostic Software 6
4 Service Flow chart 7
5 Directions For Use 12
©Copyright 2006 Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior permission of Philips.
Version 1.1
The 2006 range DVD Recorder products are repaired centrally.
Defective sets must be identified, labelled and stored for pick-up.
This document gives full instructions for a functional check.
Technical information to repair faulty sets is therefore not provided in this document.
To test in-coming sets the following must be performed:
1. Verify / Reproduce the customer’s problem
2. Verify that set has latest Firmware (see chapter 3) and upgrade if it is not the latest version.
3. Full functional check
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1. Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities
1. Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities
1.1 Read / Write Speed
Type of Disc (Function) Disc Rotation Speed
Read Speed CD 7X CAV
Read Speed DVD 4X CAV
Write Speed DVD+R/RW 2.4X ZCAV
Write Speed DVD-R/RW 2X
1.2 General:
Mains voltage : 198V – 276V
Mains frequency : 47Hz – 63Hz
Power consumption (record) : <75W
Standby Power Consumption : <4W
Eco stand-by : <3W
1.3 RF Tuner (Analogue)
1.3.1.1 System:
PAL B/G, PAL D/K, SECAM L/L’, PAL I
1.3.1.2 RF – Loop Through:
Frequency range : 45MHz – 860MHz
Gain: (ANT IN - ANT OUT) : -6dB to 0dB
1.3.1.3 Receiver:
PLL tuning with AFC for optimum reception
Frequency range : 45.25MHz – 857MHz
Sensitivity at 40dB S/N
(video unweighted) : ≤60dBμV at 75Ω
1.3.1.5 Video Performance:
Channel 25 / 503,25 MHz,
Test pattern: PAL BG PHILIPS standard test pattern,
RF Level 74dBV
Measured on SCART 1
Frequency response : 0.1MHz – 4MHz ± 3dB
Group delay (0.1 MHz - 4.4 MHz) : 0 nsec ± 150 nsec
1.3.1.6 Audio Performance:
Audio Performance Analogue - HiFi:
Frequency response at SCART 1
(L+R) output : 100Hz – 12kHz / 0 ±
3dB
S/N according to DIN 45405,7,1967
and PHILIPS standard test pattern
video signal : ≥50dB
Harmonic distortion (1 kHz, ± 25
kHz deviation) : ≤1.5%
Audio Performance NICAM:
Frequency response at SCART 1
(L+R) output : 40Hz – 15kHz / 0 ±
3dB
S/N according to DIN 45405,7,1967
and PHILIPS standard test pattern
video signal : ≥60dB
Harmonic distortion (1kHz) : ≤0.5%
1.3.1.7 RF Tuning
Automatic Search Tuning
Scanning time without antenna : 3min. typical
Stop level (vision carrier) : ≥37dBμV
Maximum tuning error (drift) during
operation : ±100kHz
Tuning Principle:
Automatic B, G, I, DK and L/L’ detection.
Manual selection in “STORE” mode
1.3.2 RF TUNER (Digital Terrestial)
1.3.2.1 DVB – T – Tuner
Frequency range : 448-861MHz
Gain(Ant IN – Ant OUT) : -1dB to 3dB
Auto Search scanning time
(without Antenna input signal) : 40 sec typical
1.3.2.2 DVB – T – Video Performance
DVB-T-RF antenna signal IN :Video Performance measured
at Rear Cinch Audio Out:
- S/N(Unweighted,5MHz-BW limitation SC trap ON): ≥55dB
- Frequency response 0.1 to 4.8MHz : +1/-3dB
- Y/Chroma delay : ≤55ns
- 2-T-K-factor : ≤2%
1.3.2.3 DVB-T-Audio Performance
DVB-T-RF antenna signal IN;Audio performance measured
at Rear Cinch Audio Out:
- S/N(A-weighted,
22kHz-BW limited) : ≥88dB
- Frequency response 20Hz
to 20kHz : ± 1dB
- THD + Noise (at 1kHz) : ≥85dB
- THD + noise (ratio) for 16Hz to 20kHz
- Channel Separation(at 1kHz) : ≥100dB

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Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities
1.4 Analogue Inputs / Outputs
1.4.1 SCART 1(Connected to TV)
Pin Signals:
1 – Audio-out R 1.8V RMS
2 – Audio-out R
3 – Audio-out L 1.8V RMS
4 – Audio GND
5 – Blue / Chroma GND
6 – Audio- in L
7 – Blue-out 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75 Ω
8 – Function switch < 2V = TV
< 4.5V / < 7V = asp. Ratio 16:9 DVD
> 9.5V / < 12V = asp. Ratio 4:3 DVD
9 – Green GND
10 – P50 control not use
11 – Green out 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
12 – NC
13 – Red / Chroma GND
14 – Fast switch GND
15 – Red-out / Chroma-out 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
16 – Fast switch
RGB / CVBS or Y out < 0.4V into 75Ω= CVBS
>1V / < 3V into 75Ω= RGB
17 – Y/CVBS GND OUT
18 – CVBS GND IN
19 – CVBS-out 1Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
20 – CVBS-in
21 – Shield
1.4.2 SCART 2(Connected to AUX)
Pin Signals:
1 – Audio-out R 1.8V RMS
2 – Audio-in R
3 – Audio-out L 1.8V RMS
4 – Audio GND
5 – Blue / Chroma GND
6 – Audio-in L
7 – Blue-in
8 – Function switch
9 – Green GND
10 – NC
11 – Green-in
12 – NC
13 – Red / Chroma GND
14 – Fast switch GND
15 – Red-in / Chroma-in
16 – Fast switch
RGB / CVBS or Y in
17 – CVBS GND
18 – Y/CVBS GND
19 – CVBS out sync 1Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
20 – CVBS-in / Y-in
21 – Shield
1.4.3 Audio/Video Front Input Connectors
Audio - Cinch
Input voltage : 2.2Vrms
Input impedance : > 10kΩ
Video - Cinch
Input voltage : 1Vpp ± 3dB
Input impedance : 75Ω
Video - YC (Hosiden)
According to IEC 933-5
Superimposed DC-level on pin 4 (load > 100kΩ)
< 2.4V is detected as 4:3 aspect ratio
> 3.5V is detected as 16:9 aspect ratio
Input voltage Y : 1Vpp ± 3dB
Input impedance Y : 75Ω
Input voltage C : burst 300 mVpp ± 3dB
Input impedance C : 75Ω
1.4.4 Audio/Video Output rear Connectors
Audio - Cinch
Output voltage : 2.2Vrms max.
Output impedance : > 10kΩ
Video - Cinch
Output voltage : 1Vpp ± 3dB
Output impedance : 75Ω
Video - YC (Hosiden)
According to IEC 933-5
Superimposed DC-level on pin 4 (load > 100kΩ)
< 2.4V is detected as 4:3 aspect ratio
> 3.5V is detected as 16:9 aspect ratio
Output voltage Y : 1Vpp ± 10/-15%
Input impedance : 75Ω
Output voltage C : 300 mVpp ± 1/-4dB
Input impedance : 75Ω
1.5 Video Performance
All outputs loaded with 75Ω
SNR measurements over full bandwidth without weighting.
1.6 Digital Inputs / Outputs
1.6.1 Digital Output
Digital Audio – Coaxial / Optical
LCM : according IEC 60958
MPEG 1, MPEG 2, AC3 : according IEC 61937
DTS : according IEC 61937 +
addendum
1.6.2 HDMI Output
Type A connector (19 pins)
1.6.3 Digital Video Input (IEEE 1394)
Implementation Standard according:
IEEE Std 1394-1995
IEC61883 - Part 1
IEC61883 - Part 2 SD-DVCR (02-01-1997)
Specification of consumer use digital VCR’s using 6.3mm
magnetic tape – dec.1994
Mechanical connection according to Annex of IEC 61883-1

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1.6.4 G-Link (for IR-remote transmitting device)
Output voltage : 5 ± 0.5V (high level)
0.4 ± 0.3V (low level)
Output impedance : 150Ω
1.6.5 SCART (RGB)
SNR : ≥-65dB on all output
Bandwidth : 4.8MHz ± 2dB
1.7 Audio Performance CD
1.7.1 Cinch Output Rear
Output voltage 2 channel mode : 2Vrms ± 2dB
Channel unbalance (1kHz) : < 0.22dB
Crosstalk 1kHz : > 100dB
Crosstalk 16Hz-20kHz : > 87dB
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz : ± 0.5dB max
Signal to noise ratio : > 85dB
Dynamic range 1kHz : > 83dB
Distortion and noise 1kHz : > 83dB
Distortion and noise 16Hz-20kHz : > 75dB
Intermodulation distortion : > 70dB
Mute : > 95dB
1.7.2 Scart Audio
Output voltage 2 channel mode : 1.6Vrms ± 2dB
Channel unbalance (1kHz) : < 1dB
Crosstalk 1kHz : > 85dB
Crosstalk 16Hz-20kHz : > 70dB
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz : ± 0.5dB max
Signal to noise ratio : > 80dB
Dynamic range 1kHz : > 75dB
Distortion and noise 1kHz : > 75dB
Distortion and noise 16Hz-20kHz : > 50dB
Intermodulation distortion : > 70dB
Mute : > 80dB
1.8 Digital Output
1.8.1 Coaxial
CDDA / LPCM (incl MPEG1) : according
IEC958,IEC60958-1,-3
MPEG2, AC3 audio : according IEC1937,
IEC61937
DTS : according IEC1937,
IEC 61937
amendment 1
1.9 Dimensions and Weight
Height of feet : 5.5mm
Apparatus tray closed : WxDxH: 435 x 350 x
89mm
Apparatus tray open : WxDxH: 435 x 487 x
89mm
Weight without packaging : app.5.0kg ± 0.5kg
Weight with packaging : app.8kg
1.10 Laser Output Power & Wavelength
1.10.1 DVD
Output power during reading : 0.8mW
Output power during writing : 20mW
Wavelength : 650nm
1.10.2 CD
Output power : 0.3mW
Wavelength : 780nm
1.11 Playability
DVDR7250H DVDR7260H
Video Playback
1. Disc Media:
CD-R/CD-RW, DVD+R DL,
DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW,
DVD-Video, Video CD/SVCD
xx
2. Compression Format:
MPEG1, MPEG2
xx
Audio Playback
1. Disc Media:
Audio CD, CD-R/RW
xx
2. Compression Format:
Dolby Digital, MP3, MPEG2
Multi-channel, PCM
xx
Still Picture Playback
1. Disc Media:
CD-R/RW
x
2. Picture Compression Format:
JPEG
x

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Test Disc & Repair Hints 2.
2.1 Test Disc
1) 7104 099 96611 CD-RW printed Audio Disc
2) 9965 000 25728 DVD Player Test Pack
3) - Blank DVD+RW
4) - Blank DVD-RW
2.2 Open the DVD Tray manually
Note: This procedure needs to be performed on
condition that:
- a customer’s Disc is jammed in the DVD Tray
- the DVD Tray cannot be open via the normal
open/close button on the set.
1) Place the set on the table with the bottom faced upwards
as shown below.
2) Insert a screw driver into the slot and open the DVD Tray
by sliding the screw driver in the direction shown.
Figure 2-1
2. Test Disc & Repair Hints
1
2

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3. Firmware Upgrading & Diagnostic Software
3.1 Firmware Upgrading
A. Preparation to upgrade firmware:
1. Unzip the zip-archive file
2. Start the CD Burning software and create a new CD project (data disc) with the following settings:
File system : Joliet
Format : MODE 2: CDROM XA
Recording mode : SINGLE SESSION (TRACK-AT-ONCE), FINALIZED CD
Note: Long file name is necessary for the preparation of the upgrade disc
3. Place the content of the zip-archive into the root directory of the new CD project.
4. Burn the data onto a blank CDR or CD-RW
B. Procedure to apply the firmware upgrade:
1. Hold the <Record> + <Open/Close> buttons down and Power up the set.
2. The tray opens and set will display:
FORCE DL −>…. INSERT DISC
3. Insert the prepared Upgrade CDROM and close the tray.
4. The set will display:
INIT DSC −> ………. SYS VER −> READ FILES …. DOWNLOAD BE
The whole process takes less than 15 minutes
Note: Do not press any buttons or interrupt the mains supply during the upgrading process, otherwise the set may becomes
defective.
5. When the upgrade is completed the tray will open automatically and the set will display:
REMOVE DISC
6. Close the tray and the set will display:
DONE
7 The set will go into Standby mode.
C. How to read out the firmware version to confirm set has been upgraded:
1. Power up the set.
2. Press <System> button on the Remote control and select {Setup} option
3. Press <Right> button to select {System}
4. The set will prompt you about clearing the Time Shift Buffer
5. Select {Yes} and press <OK> button
6. Press <Down> button several times to select {Version info}
7. Press <OK> button
8. The TV connected to the set will display:
(C) PHILIPS 2006 VERSION INFORMATION:
DIF05_8/7028 AN SV11226
BE 43.3.7.9 ASP 1,18,1,10FP
DTTM HW:01020102 DTTM
SW:00040206
SIT7250H-FF5F-S28_F604
20060203-1650 pro sxcplusint
EPG:3.06 DPMS:P_DPM
9. Press <System> button to exit

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Service Flow Chart 4.
4. Service Flow Chart
4.1 Start Process
Start
A
(Verification
Test)
Is it a
Hardware
problem ?
Upgrade to latest
Firmware
Is it a known
complaint ?
Is Firmware
solution
available ?
Yes
No
Yes
No Yes
No
Is the
complaint
solved ?
Return set to Customer with
Report on action done
Yes
No
Is the
complaint
documented ?
Yes
No
Service W/S to contact the Trade /
Customer to work out an action plan.
Examples:
- explain them that the Firmware
solution is not ready
- Upgrade disc will be send to them the
moment a solution is ready
- etc.
Does the set
pass the
Dealer Test ?
Pass
Fail
Perform built-in Dealer Test
(Press & hold Play button on Front Panel
down + Power-up the set)
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached Defect Description Report
and Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set
- Store defective set for pick-up

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4.2 Verification Process
* If complaint is related to
System Menu setting
Connect up the Recorder
to TV antenna, TV set
and an External source
Check the Firmware
version on the set
Can the set
Start-up ?
Yes
No
A
(Verification
Test)
B
Recording
Check
C
Playback
Check
D *
System Menu
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
Return set to Customer with
Report on action done
- Attached Defect Description Report and
Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set
- Store defective set for pick-up
No
Yes
Is Firmware the
last released
version ?
Upgrade to latest
Firmware
Are the
checks result
ok ?
Yes
No

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Service Flow Chart 4.
4.3 Recording Process
Manual Recording during TSVB HDD: Manual Recording
Copy to DVD Recordable disc Timer Recording
Does Timer
recording
functions ?
Yes
No
Does manual
recording
No
functions ?
Yes
B
Recording
Check
Make a Timer recording with:
- VPS/PDC on and off
- Guide Plus+ System
- Show View System
- manual selection
Playback the recorded title from HDD
browser
A
re Timer edit &
delete feature
working ?
Yes
No
Make a manual recording to the HDD
using different recording source:
- Cam (DV-in)
- Cam 1 (Front CVBS/S-Video)
- Tuner
- Rear Ext 1/2 (external Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver/VCR/DVD)
From the HDD browser select the
recorded title and check the following:
- edit title feature
- play the title
Does the
TSB feature
works ?
1) Switch the Recorder to Tuner source
- The active Tuner channel will be
recorded into the TSB (time shift
buffer), a temporary HDD storage
area.
2) By pressing the "INFO" button the
Time Shift video bar (TSVB) appears
on the screen, check the following
features:
- search forward / backward
- instant replay, pause, etc. on the
live TV function
1) Make a short recording (stop > 1 minute)
by during Time Shift video bar display.
2) Playback the recorded title from the
HDD browser
Does the
recording
functions ?
Continue
Continue
Yes
No
Yes
No
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached Defect Description Report and
Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set
- Store defective set for pick-up
1) Insert a DVD+RW disc
2) In the HDD browser select the recorded
title for copy to recordable DVD
3) From the Disc Menu select the copied
title and check the following:
- edit features
- play the title
4) Repeat with DVD-RW
Does copy
function ?
Yes
No
Is the Disc
Library feature
working ?
Yes
No

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4.4 Playback Process
HDD playback Check Disc playback Check
Yes
No
C
Playback
Check
Playing other type of disc:
1) Use discs of DVD PLAYER TEST PACK for:
- (Super) Video CD
- MP3 disc
- Picture disc (slide show)
- special DVD playback check by layer change test u
DVD disc of this package
2) For AUDIO CD use of CD-RW printed Audio Disc to check:
- Track 3 finger print
- Track 8: 600u black dot (max. after 1 min.)
sing
From the DVD Menu or DVD Browser go
through the Content, Title & Toolbar
options.
Play a DVD video disc title and check the
following:
- Pause, Search Fwd/Rev & Next /
Previous chapter
- Edit features
- T/C search
Yes
No Does the set
work ?
From the HDD browser check the
following features:
- Sorting
- Titles: Delete, Copy & Protect
- Play / Edit features
Does the set
work ?
ContinueContinue
Yes
No
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached Defect Description Report and
Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set
- Store defective set for pick-up
Does the set
work ?
Play a title from the HDD browser and
check the following features:
- Pause, Search Fwd/Rev & Next /
Previous chapter
- Editing features
-
Yes
No
Does the set
work ?

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Service Flow Chart 4.
4.5 System Menu
D
System Menu
Check
Does the
set work ?
Continue
Yes
No
Toolbar - check the following features:
- Option
Setup - check the following features:
- System
- Time-date
- Analogue Ch
- Digital Ch
- Video output
- Audio output
- Audio input
- Language
Preferences - check the following features:
- Recording
- DV Specials
- Sound
- Disc
- Access
- Features
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached Defect Description Report and
Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set
- Store defective set for pick-up

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5.
HDD & DVD Player / Recorder DVDR7250H
Quick Start Guide
Connect
Set up
Enjoy
1
2
3
What’s in the box?
HDD & DVD Player / Recorder
RF coaxial cable
Remote Control
and 2 batteries
User ManualScart cable
Tuner interlink cable
Power cable G-LINK cable &
transmitter
5. Directions For Use
The following except of the Quick Use Guide serves as an introduction to the set.
The Complete Direction for the Use can be downloaded in different languages from the internet site of Philips Customer care Center:
www.p4c.philips.com

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Directions For Use 5.
1Connect
Start with the ‘Basic connection’.
If you have a VCR, follow the instructions for ‘Connection with VCR or similar device’.
If you have a set-top box, follow the instructions for ‘Connection with set-top box’.
Basic Connection
A
Before Connecting
Unplug the antenna cable that is currently connected to
your TV.
If you have only a single off-air antenna, follow ‘B1’
connection.
If you have both the off-air antenna and digital terrestrial
antenna, follow ‘B2’ connection.
Connecting
ADisconnect the antenna cable from your TV and
connect it to the ANTENNA socket on this
recorder.
BUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the TV
socket on this recorder to the Antenna In socket
on the TV.
CUse the supplied Tuner interlink cable to connect
the two ‘A’-sockets on this recorder.
DUse the supplied scart cable to connect the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on this recorder to
the SCART IN socket on your TV.
EPlug in the power cable from the recorder to an AC
power outlet
ADisconnect the antenna cable from your TV and
connect it to the socket on this recorder.
BConnect the indoor DVB-T antenna cable to the
ANTENNA socket on this recorder.
CUse the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the
TV socket on this recorder to the Antenna In
socket on the TV.
DUse the supplied scart cable to connect the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on this recorder to
the SCART IN socket on your TV.
EPlug in the power cable from the recorder to an AC
power outlet
B1 Connecting (with digital terrestrial
antenna)
B2
From an off-air
antenna or
cable box
Television ( rear)
Television (rear)
From an off-
air antenna or
cable box
Philips Recorder (rear) Philips Recorder (rear)
From digital
terrestrial
antenna
Note See the accompanying user manual for other possible connections (e.g. S-Video, Component Video)

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AFollow step 1 to 5 of ‘Basic connection’ to connect
this recorder before you proceed to step 2 below.
Above illustration shown the connection without
the digital terrestrial antenna.
BUse another scart cable (not supplied) to connect
the EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on this recorder to
the SCART OUT socket on your VCR.
CConnect the power cable from the VCR to an AC
power outlet.
Note In this setup, the VCR cannot record TV
programmes.
Connection with set-top box
Your new Philips Recorder provides a G-LINK
transmitter which allows you to control the tuner of the
set-top box (satellite receiver, cable TV box) through
the GUIDE Plus+ system. You can record the TV
programmes that are received through the set-top box.
Connecting
To source
AFollow step 1 to 5 of ‘Basic connection’ to connect
this recorder before you proceed to step 2 below.
Above illustration shown the connection without
the digital terrestrial antenna.
BConnect the supplied G-LINK cable to the G-LINK
socket on this recorder.
CPlace the G-LINK transmitter in front of your set-
top box in such a way that it can acquire the signal
broadcasted by the transmitter.
DConnect the power cable from the set-top box to
an AC power cable.
Connection with VCR or
similar device
A
Before Connecting
Your new Philips Recorder replaces the VCR for your
recording needs. First, unplug all the connections from
your VCR.
B
Connecting
Television ( rear) Television ( rear)
VCR or similar
device (rear)
Philips Recorder
(rear)
G-LINK transmitter
Set-top box
Positioning of G-LINK
transmitter
Set-Top Box (rear)
From an off-air
antenna or cable box

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Directions For Use 5.
2Set up
A
Finding the viewing channel
APresss STANDBY-ON on the recorder.
The recorder will display ‘IS THE TV ON?’.
BTurn on the TV.
You should see the { EASY SETUP } menu.
Note If your VCR is connected to this recorder,
ensure it is turned off or in standby before proceeding.
CIn case you don’t see the recorder’s setting menu,
press the Channel Down button on the TV’s remote
control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT, °button) until
you see the menu. This is the correct viewing
channel for the recorder.
B
Start basic setup
Use the recorder’s remote control and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the installation.
ASelect the desired menu language, your country and
the TV shape.
Note Select { Done } in the menu and press to go
to the next screen.
BActivate automatic channel search for analogue and
digital tuner/radio.
CCheck the date and time and press .
DTo continue with the GUIDE Plus+ installation,
select { Continue } and press .
Otherwise, select { Do not install now } and press
. Wait until the recorder has finished initialising
the system, then press again.
C
Install the GUIDE Plus+ system
AFollow the on-screen instructions to select your
language, country and enter the postal code of your
area.
Note If no or wrong postal code is entered, it will
cause no GUIDE Plus+ (EPG) service information.
D
Install the set-top box
If you do not have a set-top box, skip ‘D’ and go to ‘E’.
APress Tdown to select ‘External Receiver 1’ and
press .
BPress again to continue.
CSelect the type of reception, service provider and
brand name of the connected set-top box.
Note Press to go to the next screen. Select
{ None } if none of the entries are applicable.
DSelect the recorder socket through which your set-
top box is connected (e.g. ‘EXT2’ for EXT2 AUX-I/O
socket) and press .
ETurn on your set-top box and select channel
number 02 on the set-top box.
FRead the instructions on the TV and press .
Setup External Receiver 1
Has the External Receiver 1 changed to
Programme Number 101?
GIf the set-top box has switched to the same
programme number as displayed on the TV, select
{ Yes } in the menu and press .
Note If not, select { No } and press to try a
different code.
HYour set-top box is now installed. Press the green
button to exit.
Note To switch the GUIDE Plus+ system’s host
channel manually, go to { Host Channel Setup }.
E
Load the TV listing data
APress GUIDE to exit GUIDE Plus+ system.
Leave the recorder in ‘standby’ mode and turn ‘on’
the set-top box overnight to collect the TV listing
data, this may take up to 24 hours.
Note If you tune to your Host Channel before going
to ‘standby’ mode, this recorder will start downloading
the TV listings data immediately.
BCheck the { Editor } screen the next day to ensure
the source and programme numbers are matching
for all channels.

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5.
3Enjoy
About the Time Shift Buffer
(TSB)
Once you turn on the recorder, the selected TV
programme will be stored in a temporary hard disk
storage called the ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer). The ‘TSB’
can store up to 6 hours of programmes temporarily.
Press INFO once to display the Time Shift video bar.
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The contents in the time shift video bar will be cleared
when you press STANDBY ON (2).
Note A conrmation message on clearing the Time
Shift Video bar will be appeared if you press the CAM
button on the remote control or access the { Setup }
or { Record mode } option in the setup menu.
Watch TV – Pause live TV
Your Philips Recorder allows you to control the TV
programme. You can PAUSE it as if you were in control
of the live broadcast.
ATurn on your recorder and press TUNER to switch
between analogue and digital tuner, then press
CHANNEL +/-to select a TV programme.
BPress PAUSE to suspend it.
CPress PLAY to continue.
DPress TUNER to return to the live broadcast.
Help text information bar
The help text bar located at the bottom of the screen is
providing the information on:
lremote control keys that can be used at the current
state.
lbrief information of the selected item.
Record to hard disk
A
Contents in the temporary HDD
storage
APress INFO to view what is temporarily stored
in the hard disk storage.
BPress Sup or Tdown to choose the title you
want to record.
CPress to search for the scene where you want
to start recording, then press the red button.
Note Pressing the red button again will cancel
the recording.
DPress STOP to end the recording.
Note The title will be marked in red and the
recording will only take effect when you turn off the
recorder.
B
Current TV programme
APress REC to start recording. It can record up
to 6 hours.
Note To set the recording time, press repeatedly
to extend the recording time in 30-minute increments,
up to 6 hours. If GUIDE Plus+ system is available,
‘Record 1 program’ is displayed and the current
programme will be recorded.
BTo stop the recording before the scheduled time,
press STOP .
Current time of
playback
End time of
the buffer
Selected clips for
recording
Programmes
stored in the ‘TSB’
Start time of the
programme
Programme
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Need help?
GUIDE Plus+ system
Go to www.europe.guideplus.com
User Manual
See the user manual that came with your Philips Recorder
Online
Go to www.philips.com/support
Start playback
A
From the hard disk
APress HDD-BROWSER , then press Xright
until you see the { TITLES } and { INFO } menus.
BPress Sup or Tdown to select a title.
CPress PLAY to start playback.
B
From a disc
AHold down STOP until the disc tray opens.
Load a disc and close the disc tray.
BPress HDD-BROWSER to go to the content
menu. Select { Disc Tray } and press Xright until
you see the { TITLES }, { TRACKS } or { PHOTO
ROLLS } menu, depending on the disc type.
CPress Sup or Tdown to select a title.
DPress PLAY to start playback.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ system
Make sure that the analogue tuner installation and TV
listing data download is completed.
Record TV programmes
APress GUIDE .
BPress Tdown to select a TV channel.
Note Press the yellow button to see an overview
of all the available channels and choose from there.
CPress Wleft or Xright to select a TV programme.
Note Press to go directly to a day before or
the next day TV listings.
DPress the red button to set the highlighted
programme for recording.
Note You can store up to 25 programmes for
recording.
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