Philips DVDR75 owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

No power

•Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the DVD Recorder.

•Connect the supplied power cord securely to the MAINS (AC power) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Connect the power cord firmly to an AC power outlet. Use only the supplied power cord.

•Make sure the AC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet.

The buttons on the DVD Recorder do not work.

•The Recorder may be in Dealer mode. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Press and hold Stop C and OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the Recorder while you reconnect the power cord to power. When the time or --:-- appears on the display panel (within 6-10 seconds), release the buttons.

No picture

•Make sure the TV power is on.

• Check the video cables. Make sure the cable(s) are fastened securely to the Recorder and the TV.

•Set your TV to the correct Video In channel.These channels are usually near channel zero (0). Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects an Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your

lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the Recorder’s background picture on the TV screen.

•You only need one video connection between the DVD Recorder and the TV. See page 9.

The picture is distorted; the picture is black and white during playback.

•TVs have a color system standard, usually NTSC in the United States. If the Disc’s color system is different than your TV’s color system, the picture may be distorted or colorless.

•The Recorder cannot record in color if the TV channel or source is not providing color. In some situations, programs that

are broadcast in black and white cannot be recorded.

• Check the Disc for fingerprints. Clean the Disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge in a straight line.

•Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.This is not a malfunction.

•If you set Record mode to a low-quality speed, change to a higher-quality speed after you finish recording. Leaving the Recorder set to a low-quality speed may affect the picture quality when playing DVDs later. See page 49.

The sound is distorted during Disc playback through a Stereo.

•Do not connect any cables from the DVD Recorder to the Stereo’s “PHONO IN” jack.

•Do not connect the Recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an analog jack (red or white) on the Stereo.

No sound

•Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16.Remember, you only need one audio connection. See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation.

•Make sure cables are connected firmly to all equipment.

•Select another channel, sound source, or Auxiliary station at your Stereo or TV. See your Stereo’s manual or TV’s manual for details. Or, just continue selecting the different sound sources or modes on the Stereo or TV until you hear sound from the Disc that is in the DVD Recorder. See pages 9-16.

•Set Analog output or Digital output correctly, based on what equipment you connected to the Recorder. See pages 61-62.

•You cannot hear MP3 play if you are using the Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack for sound from the Recorder.

•Change the Audio setting of the DVD in the DVD Disc Menu.

A Disc recorded on this DVD Recorder will not play on a DVD Player.

•In some cases, you can adapt the Disc at the DVD Recorder, then try it again in the Player.This procedure does not solve the playability problem with all brands of Players. Furthermore, it may make the Disc incompatible with Players with which the Disc was compatible before you modified the Disc.

To modify a Disc, place the Disc in the DVD Recorder’s disc tray. Do not close the tray.Then, press and hold the Number 2 button on the remote control until the tray closes.The Disc is now modified.Try it on the other Player.

If the Disc still will not play on the Player, repeat this procedure, but press and hold the Number 3 button instead until the Recorder’s tray closes.

To return the Disc to its original version, repeat this process using the Number 1 button.

•To adapt a Disc that was recorded on a different DVD Recorder, stop Disc play. Make sure the Disc Menu or INFO is not on the screen. Press Record I.The following message will appear:“Disc has different menu. If you record on this disc the menu will be replaced. Press OK to open tray or press REC to replace menu.” Press Record I.The “replacing menu” mes- sage will appear.When that is finished, the Disc Information Screen will appear. Some information may be missing, for exam- ple the recording mode.

•To play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc first. See pages 50 or 52.

•Editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players. See page 50.

An Audio CD will not play on the DVD Recorder.

• Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected.This DVD Recorder may not play such copy-protected discs.

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Contents DVDR75 Card within 10 days. So please mail It to us right now Dear Philips product ownerRemember, to get the most from your Philips prod For Customer UseContents Safety Information Safety Information cont’d Cause the product and cart combination to over- turnExample of Antenna Grounding per National Electrical Code Introduction Discs Unsuitable for Recording or Playing Playable DiscsDiscs for Recording and Playing Discs for Playing OnlyGeneral Information Before you begin HookupsDetermining the best possible connection RememberConnecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jack Hookups cont’dConnecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Cvbs Video In jack Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Audio/VideoSet Analog output accordingly. See Cable TV Signal DV S-VIDEO Video Audio Left Right Press STANDBYy to turn on the Recorder Initial SetupInstructions continue on the next To choose the language you prefer, then press OKInitial Setup cont’d From previousChoose the preferred TV Shape, then press OK Quick Disc Playback To stop play at any time, press Stop CQuick Recording Remote Control Remote Control cont’d Front Panel Rear Panel Press System MENU. The Installation menu will reappear TV Channel ProgrammingMenu screen, then press to enter the Installation menu VCR Plus+ ChannelsWhile storing the setting Press CH-9to choose Daylight Saving. Press or toYour time zone Time/Date Manual 11Press System Menu repeatedly to remove all menusMenu Bars Menu BarStatus Box On-screen Symbols, Status BoxOn-screen Symbols Disc status iconsTitles Title Settings MenuIndex Picture Screen Disc BarInformation Boxes Timer Information boxCurrent time no timer recordings are scheduled Tuner Information boxChapter/Track Selection Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track SelectionTitle/Disc menus Press Disc Menu during Disc playAudio Language SubtitlesCamera Angle Zoom, Camera AngleZoom During play, press System Menu so Menu Bar 1 appearsStill Picture/Frame-by-frame Playback SoundPress System Menu during play so Menu Bar 1 appears Slow Motion, Searching Slow MotionForward and Reverse Searching Time Search, Scan Time SearchScan Repeat, Repeat A-B RepeatRepeat A-B One-Touch Recording Timer Recording When the Start time is correct, pressPress the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode number Press Timer on the remote controlCH+8 to select VCR Plus+ system, then press From your TV guide, then press OK. If you make a mistakeTimer button.The Timer List will reappear Erasing Timer RecordingsPress OK to erase the timer recording. Timer Cleared will Press Timer repeatedly to remove the menusError Messages Record One Channel/Watch Another Erase this title Title Settings MenuPlay full title Press to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessaryAppend recording Chapter MarkersRecord Settings Editing Disc Information Screen This option is not always available EditingTo select the next Chapter Press FSS to remove the Favorite Scene Selection menuFinalize Disc Playback Control Press System Menu to remove the menusTwice.This will set your code for the first time Access ControlChange Code Press CH-9repeatedly to select Change code, then pressYour four-digit code. See Child LockPress again, then press the Number buttons to enter Child lock will be highlighted. PressScreen. Child Lock should be Locked. See Access Control cont’dLocking or Unlocking Specific Discs 1Insert a DiscParental Level Will stop. Enter the four-digit code to play the DiscAccess Control contd Change CountryYour four-digit code. Child lock will be highlighted DVD Recorder Features Menu Picture Settings Recorded in the regular formatDigital Output Digital output will be selected. PressAnalog Output Language Settings SAPNight Mode, Remote Control Used Night ModeRemote Control Used Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints contd Diagnostic Test Specifications Disc Formats SupportedLimited Warranty DVD RecorderInformation Index IB8451E001 3139 246 1336
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