Philips DVDR72 owner manual Introduction

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Welcome!

Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can record TV programs, duplicate camcorder recordings, and quickly access your recordings in the Index Picture Screen. Plus, the recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD Players and DVD-ROM drives.You’ll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes.

Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD Recorder.

Features

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Digital Video (DV) connection

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Progressive Scan compatibility

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Fast Forward/Reverse Search

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Repeat and Repeat A-B playback

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Index Picture Screen

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Time Search

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NTSC/PAL compatibility

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VCR Plus+ Programming

●Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step/Zoomed Play

Package Contents

●DVD Recorder

●Remote control with two AA batteries

●AC power cord

●One blank Philips DVD+RW

●One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip, with single prong in center of tip)

●One three-strand Component Video Cable (with blue, green, and red markings)

●Two two-strand audio cables (with red and white markings)

●One composite video cable (with yellow markings)

●This owner’s manual and registration materials

Environmental Information

Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment.

Safety Information

●Do not expose the Recorder to excessive moisture, rain, sand, or heat sources.

●Place the DVD Recorder on a firm, flat surface.

●Keep the Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.

●When placing the Recorder in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the Recorder for ventilation.

Cleaning Discs

●When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular motion.

●Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog discs.

●Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

●The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the DVD Recorder from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a Disc is not possible then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the Recorder until normal playback is possible.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

“DTS” and “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manu- factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Copyright 2003 Philips Consumer Electronics.

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Contents DVDR72 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 Use Contents 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 From the DVD’s Disc menu If Auto resume is Off, Resume Quick Disc PlaybackTo stop play at any time, press Stop C You play the DVD later.While Resume Appears, press Play toQuick 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 playDuring DVD play, press the Audio Y button Audio LanguageSubtitles Within five seconds, press the Audio Y button repeatedlyCamera 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 symbols may appear briefly on the TV screen. SeeRepeat, Repeat A-B Repeat A-BOne-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 Title Settings Menu Press to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessaryAppend recording Chapter MarkersRecord Settings Editing Disc Information Screen Erase disc DVD+RW onlyFinalize disc Unfinalized DVD+R only Picture Screen will reappear when the action is complete EditingIf you select New Index Picture, press Pause F to Finalize 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 CountryDVD 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 IB8455E001 3139 246
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