Philips DVDR1500 warranty Operation, Important notes for operation, Disc types, Loading discs

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Operation

Important notes for operation

You can switch on the DVD Recorder with the B STANDBY/ON button on the front of the Recorder. Keep your DVD Recorder connected to the power outlet at all times to ensure programmed recordings can be made.

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You can use the B STANDBY/ON or B ON/OFF button on the remote control to interrupt a function. When you have an operating problem, you can interrupt the function and start again.

Disc types

You will recognize the different types of discs that can be used in your DVD Recorder by the logo. Depending on the disc type you can either use it for recording and playback or playback only. Some discs are not suitable to be used in the DVD Recorder at all.

The following information summarizes existing disc types and their DVD Recorder compatibility.

Discs for recording and playing:

DVD+RW

Records and playing. In case of a new blank disc, after the first recording, some more time (up to two minutes) is needed by the Recorder to automatically make the disc compatible with DVD video players.

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Loading discs

1Press / OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens.

2Lay your chosen disc in the tray, label side up. If the disc is two side, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up.

Make sure it is sitting properly in the correct recess.

3Press / OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.

‰ ‘READING’ appears on the Recorder display. If the disc is pre-recorded or erase-protected, playback will start automatically.

You can unload a disc by pressing / OPEN/CLOSE again or by pressing or hockling 9 STOP for two seconds.

Note: If ‘Child Lock’ is ‘On’ and the disc inserted is not in the ‘child safe’ list (not authorized), the PIN code must be entered and/or the disc has to be authorized. (see ‘Access Control’)

Discs for playing only:

DVD-Video

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)

These play only if they contain DVD-Video.

DVD-RW

Plays only if RWit is recorded in Video mode and has been finalized.

CD Digital Audio

You can play digital audio CDs in conventional style through a stereo system, using the buttons on the remote control and/or front panel of the DVD Recorder.

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Contents For fast help, call us first Page Warranty Verification General Information Important safety instructionsFor Customer Use Laser safetyPage English Françaisx Español English Contents Operation RecordingPlayback Glossary Access controlManaging disc content TroubleshootingDVD Recorder IntroductionRemote control Box contentsPlacement Cleaning discsConnections back of your DVD Recorder InstallationConnecting to the antenna or Cable TV signal Connecting to a TVDigital Multi-channel sound Connecting to audio EquipmentVideo Y/C connection Video Cvbs connectionConnecting to a receiver with two channel analog stereo Connecting to other equipment optionalConnecting to a receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Connecting to a TV with a Dolby Pro Logic decoderPower supply Connections Front Your DVD Recorder optionalCamcorder connection Audio language First time setup Initial setupManual setting Menu languageAutomatic TV Channel Search TV ShapeSwitching on Quick startManual recording Press u right cursor Timer programmingTimer programming with ’VCR Plus+’ Timer programming without VCR Plus+To stop playback at any time, press 9 Stop Playing a pre-recorded DVD- Video discPlaying a recordable DVD+RW disc Point at which you it stopped the last time byFront of Recorder Functional overviewSpace free around the vents RF connection to antenna/cable TV signalBack of Recorder OUT Coax coaxialDisplay Delete last entry/clear a Timer Acknowledge menu selection CH Alternate Channel switches to previous TV channelDisplays the Timer menu Switches between different values in a menuLoading discs OperationImportant notes for operation Disc typesOn-screen display information Discs unsuitable for recording or playingSystem menu bar User preference menu operation Temporary feedback iconsUser preference menu icons Disc status icons Status boxTuner info box Disc type iconsTimer info box Other title Index Picture ScreenBlack level shift Setting user preferencesPicture settings User preferencesFeature settings Language settingsRecord settings Remote Control settingsVCR Plus+ ch InstallationUpdate/Re-install TV channels Add and delete TV channelsManually Time/Date AutomaticRecording Before you start recordingManual recording of a TV channel Manual audio control Timer recording with ’VCR Plus+’ TProessTexitIMERPress u right cursor to select Ch If a timer recording is incorrectTimer recording without ‘VCR Plus+’ SolutionPress Clear How to check or alter a Timer RecordingHow to clear a timer block How to stop a Time Recording in progressTo stop play at any time, press 9 Stop PlaybackPlaying a pre-recorded DVD Video disc Playing a Super Video CDGeneral features Moving to another title/trackMoving to another chapter/index Slow Motion Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame PlaybackSearch Time search RepeatRepeat A-B ScanSpecial DVD-Video features ZoomMenus on the disc Changing the audio language Special VCD featuresCamera Angle Subtitles Playback Control PBCPlaying an Audio CD PauseRepeat track/disc Scan Activating/deactivating the child lock Access controlAuthorizing discs when Child Lock is activated Child Lock DVD and VCDInsert the disc Parental Level DVD-Video onlyLocking Discs that were formerly Unlocked Activating/Deactivating Parental ControlChanging the 4-digit code CountryManaging disc content DVD+RW only Title settingsDisc Information Screen Erase disc Disc SettingsDisc name ProtectionEdit during playback Favorite Scene SelectionInserting Chapter Markers during recording Divide a titleAppend recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingNo new title can be recorded Two languages are ‘mixed’ when recording From a stereo VCRDiagnosis program System limitationsInstructions Term Explanation GlossaryTV system VideoTitle TruSurroundEnglish Page DVD+REWRITABLE Disc Format SpecificationsPhilips