Philips DVDR890 User manual

Upgrade disc for 2002 models
of Philips DVD Recorders
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User Manual for upgrading of Philips DVD Recorders
Introduction
With the enclosed CD-ROM, the following models of DVD Recorders can be upgraded:
lDVDR880
lDVDR890
lDVDR980
lDVDR985
lDVDR990
lDVDR1000 MkII (DVDR1000/004 and ~/054)
The firmware on this disc adjusts the recording process for various new types of discs
such as DVD+RW and DVD+R discs optimised for high-speed (4x) recording in PC
drives. It will substantially reduce the chance of disc errors during recording. It also adds
two service functions for recovering corrupted DVD+R discs.
Package contents
This upgrade package contains the following items:
lCD-ROM upgrade disc
lThis booklet
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Before you upgrade
It may be useful to write down the system version information of your DVD recorder
before you start the upgrade procedure, in case you need to call service.
1If there is any disc in the recorder, remove it and close the tray.
2Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control.
‰The system menu bar appears.
3Press 4(cursor down).
‰The user preference menu appears.
4Press 4(cursor down) 4 more times.
‰The remote control settings appear.
5Press 2(cursor right).
6Press 4(cursor down) one or more times until the system version information
appears.
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Upgrade procedure –
Read this before you start
1Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray.
2Insert the upgrade CD-ROM disc, label side up.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
‰First ‘READING’ appears on the display, followed by ‘DOWNLOAD’.
The upgrade procedure takes around 15 minutes in total.
‰If the firmware was already updated, the display will show ‘UP TO DATE’ within
a few seconds. No upgrade is needed.
4When the upgrade is completed the tray will open automatically.
‰The display shows ‘REMOVE DISC’ or ‘TAKE DISC’.
5Now remove the disc.
6Press STANDBY/ON to switch off the recorder.
Note: If you have programmed any timers, check after finishing the upgrade procedure if they
are still correct and correct them manually if necessary.
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New functions
DVD+R disc recovery
Symptom:
When you insert an unfinalised DVD+R disc the message “Disc contains unknown data”
may appear on the screen.
Possible cause:
DVD+R discs, when not yet finalised, are sensitive to fingerprints, dust and other dirt.
These can hinder proper optical recording and may have caused an error.
Remedy:
1Make sure the disc is completely clean from dust and fingerprints otherwise the
recovery will fail.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray of the recorder and insert the corrupted
DVD+R disc. Do not close the tray.
3Press and hold the 5button on the remote control of the recorder for several
seconds until the tray closes.
‰The display shows ‘READING’ while the recorder attempts to retrieve the disc
contents.This process may, in case of an HQ recording, take up to four times the
duration of the recording during which the error occurred.
‰If the procedure is completed successfully the Index Picture Screen will reappear.
The last recording or editing action may be lost.
lIf this was a recording, the title will be missing.
lIf it happened during the changing of a title name or index picture, the original one
will still be there.
lIf it took place during finalising, the disc will appear unfinalised.
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Note that the recovered information is not (yet) stored on disc as such, and the disc is
not finalised.You can choose to continue recording but considering the disc may not be
fully reliable anymore it may be wiser to finalize straight away.To rewrite the Index
Picture Screen in its restored status just perform a simple editing action like changing an
index picture or a title name.
Note:This function has no use with DVD+RW discs.
Forced Finalisation
Symptom:
When you insert a DVD+R disc the Index Picture Screen may keep flashing on the
screen.
Remedy:
1Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray of the recorder and insert the corrupted
DVD+R disc. Do not close the tray.
2Press and hold the 4button on the remote control of the recorder for several
seconds until the tray closes.
‰The display shows ‘FINALIZE’.The recovery procedure, technically referred to
as ‘forced finalisation’ now starts.This will take about three minutes.
‰If the procedure is completed successfully the Index Picture Screen will reappear,
showing any recovered recordings.
Afterwards, you cannot record on this disc anymore.
Notes:
- This function does not work with discs that show the error message "Disc contains unknown
data". See ‘DVD+R disc recovery’ above for instructions how to recover such discs.
- This function has no use with DVD+RW discs.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
The display shows ‘BAD VERSION’ The system version of your DVD recorder is
already newer than that at the CD-ROM.You
cannot upgrade with this disc.
The display shows ‘SYS UNSUPP’. Upgrading is not supported for this configuration.
Contact your Philips Customer Care Center.
The display shows ‘ERROR’ or An error occurred during the upgrade
‘ENGINE ERROR’. procedure.Try once again. If the problem
persists, contact your Philips Customer Care
Center.
Some of the system settings Reset the DVD Recorder as follows: Disconnect
have changed, such as the date the recorder from the mains; reconnect it while
or language preferences. holding the STANDBY/ON button pressed
until the display lights up.You will need to redo
the installation procedure.
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Mode d’emploi pour mise à jour des graveurs de DVD Philips
Introduction
Le CD-ROM ci-joint permet de mettre à jour les modèles de graveurs de DVD suivants :
lDVDR880
lDVDR890
lDVDR980
lDVDR985
lDVDR990
lDVDR1000 MkII (DVDR1000/004 et ~/054)
Le firmware de ce disque règle le processus d’enregistrement pour plusieurs nouveaux
types de disques comme les DVD+RW et DVD+R, optimalisés pour un enregistrement à
vitesse élevée (4x) sur PC. Il réduit considérablement le risque d’erreurs disque pendant
l’enregistrement. Il propose également deux fonctions supplémentaires permettant de
récupérer d’éventuels disques DVD+R altérés.
Contenu de l'emballage
Ce paquet d'actualisation contient les articles suivants :
lCD-ROM d'actualisation
lLe présent manuel
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Avant d'effectuer l'actualisation
Il peut être utile de noter l'information concernant la version système de votre
enregistreur DVD avant de commencer la procédure d'actualisation, au cas où vous
devriez faire appel au service.
1Si un disque se trouve dans le graveur, retirez-le et refermez le tiroir.
2Appuyez sur SYSTEM MENU sur la télécommande.
‰La barre de menus du système apparaît.
3Appuyez sur 4(curseur vers le bas).
‰Le menu des réglages préférentiels de l’utilisateur apparaît ensuite.
4Appuyez encore 4 fois sur 4(curseur vers le bas).
‰Les réglages de la télécommande apparaissent.
5Appuyez sur 2(curseur vers la droite).
6Appuyez une ou plusieurs fois sur 4(curseur vers le bas) jusqu’à ce qu’apparaissent
les informations relatives à la version du système.
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