Philips DVDR985 owner manual Glossary

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AC-3:Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from Dolby Labs.

Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo Receiver, etc.).

A/V: Audio/Video.

CD: Compact Disc.

COAX (coaxial) jack: Sends digital audio to a Stereo Receiver, allowing you to adjust the volume at the Receiver. The Receiver must have a coaxial in jack. This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters.

Color system: There are various systems for transmitting television signals, for example PAL, SECAM, and NTSC. NTSC is the most common color system in the United States of America. The TV system is country dependent. The Recorder automatically selects the right TV system.

COMPONENT VIDEO Jacks: The OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks. The IN jacks allow the Recorder to receive high-quality video from other equipment, such as a DVD Player.

Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the COAX (coaxial) or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.

DTS: Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

DVD: Digital Video Disc.

DVD+R: DVD+Recordable. These Discs can be recorded and finalized only once.

DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.

i.LINK: Also known as ‘FireWire ’and ‘IEEE 1394.’ A cable for transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by Digital Video camcorders or some Personal Computers.

Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW or DVD+R. An Index Picture rep- resents each recording.

Letterbox: Widescreen format; a TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video in full-width, with black bars at the top and bottom of the TV screen. This format is similar to seeing a movie in a theater. If the Disc does not include a letterbox format, selecting 4:3 letterbox may have no effect. (For example, some DVDs are two-sided, with one side playing in widescreen format and the other side playing in a normal format.) MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video. OPTICAL Jack: Converts electrical signals into optical signals before sending the audio to the Stereo Receiver. Optical audio is not prone to external electrical influences and has less noise, which reduces adverse effects on external equipment. Be sure to keep the protective cap on the jack when the jack is not in use. This keeps dust out of the jack.

OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing just one button; select the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes.

Pan & Scan: A TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video with full-height picture, with one or both sides of the picture trimmed to fit on your TV screen. Some movie companies refer to this as “reformatting the picture to fit your TV screen.”

PBC: Playback Control. A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD that enables interactive use.

PBS: Public Broadcast System. The PBS channel transmits data for Automatic clock setting.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

RGB: Red-Green-Blue. A top-quality video connection where red, green and blue components of a video signal are carried through separate wires. This also is referred to as the component video connection. S-Video: Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. If you con- nect the supplied S-Video cable, you will not need to use the supplied yellow video cable. You can use S- Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack.

TruSurround: A system that simulates multi-channel sound via a two-channel connection (audio left and right). This allows you to enjoy multi-channel sound if your Stereo does not have a multi-channel decoder. VCD: Video Compact Disc

VCR Plus+ System: Allows you to set a timer recording by entering a PlusCode number found in partici- pating TV listings.

VIDEO OUT Jack: Jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder that sends video (picture) to a TV.

Widescreen: A TV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately when you connect the DVD Recorder to a widescreen TV.

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Contents DVDR985 It to us right now Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use Contents Safety Information Safety Information cont’d Example of Antenna Grounding Per National Electrical CodeIntroduction Playable Discs Discs for Recording and PlayingDiscs Unsuitable for Recording or Playing Discs for Playing OnlyGeneral Information Using an RF Modulator HookupsDetermining the best possible connection Before you beginConnecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Hookups cont’dConnecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Cvbs Video In jack Example only Antenna Or Cable TV Signal Set the Digital output accordingly. Details are on VCR/DVD Player Cable Box/Satellite ReceiverTo copy videotapes, see the Quick Start Guide Press ON/OFFy to turn on the Recorder Initial SetupEnglish, Espanol, or Francais, then press the OK button From previous Initial Setup cont’dPress System Menu Quick Disc Playback To stop playback at any time, press Stop CQuick Recording DVD+RW DVD+RRemote Control Buttons Timer Button Slow H ButtonForward D Button Play ButtonFront Panel Display HQ, SP, LP, or EPMPEG, DIGITAL, DTS, or PCM Audio format of the current Disc DB scaleRear Panel Menu Bars Menu BarOn-screen Symbols, Status Box On-screen SymbolsStatus Box Disc status iconsInformation Boxes Timer Information boxTuner Information box Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc menusPress Disc Menu during Disc playback Audio Language SubtitlesButton During playback, press the Subtitle Z buttonZoom Zoom, Camera AngleCamera Angle Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback SoundPress System Menu to remove the Menu Bar Slow Motion Slow Motion, Forward and Reverse SearchingForward and Reverse Searching Time Search Time Search, ScanScan Repeat Repeat, Repeat A-BRepeat A-B Title Settings Menu Index Picture ScreenTitles Disc BarInstallation Automatic Channel Programming Installation VCR Plus+ Ch Installation Clock Setting Time/Date AutomaticInstallation Clock Setting cont’d Time/Date ManualOne-Touch Recording Timer Recording Remote controlVCR Plus+ Timer Recording Erasing Timer Recordings Error MessagesTitle Settings Menu Play full titleErase this title Press to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessaryYou can adjust manually the volume level during recording Manual Recording VolumeAppend recording Record Settings Chapter MarkersMake edits compatible DVD+RW only Erase disc DVD+RW onlyFinalize Disc DVD+R only, if not finalized already Editing DVD+R DVD+RWChange Code Access ControlPress 9 repeatedly to select Change code, then press Access Control cont’d Child LockPlay unless you enter your four-digit code Press System Menu to remove the menusLocking or Unlocking Specific Discs Screen. Child Lock should be Locked. Details are onParental Level PlayAccess Control contd Change CountryUser Preference Settings Off noPicture Settings To select it Press 9 repeatedly to select G, then press Digital OutputPress 89 to select Off, PCM only, or All, then press OK Analog Output Language Settings Language Settings, Recording AudioRecording Audio Night Mode Night Mode, Remote Control SettingsRemote Control Settings Automatic Remote Setup Using Your Recorder’s Remote Control with Your TVManual Remote Setup Using Your Recorder’s Remote Control with Your TV cont’d Helpful Hints Helpful Hints contd Glossary Diagnostic Test Specifications Disc Formats SupportedRenewed Information Index 49-53
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