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Disc will not play.

•Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. See page 21.

•Check Access Control. See pages 54-56.

•Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this Recorder. See page seven.

•See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped. Carefully clean the Disc. See page eight.

The DVD Recorder does not respond to the remote control.

•Aim the remote control directly at the IR sensor on the front of the Recorder. See page 26. Point the remote control toward the Recorder, not your TV.

•Remove any obstacles between the Recorder and the remote control.

•Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control. See page eight.

•The remote control may have been set to operate another Recorder accidentally. Press and hold the SELECT and Number 1 buttons on the remote control at the same time to have the remote control operate the Philips DVD Recorder.

•Make sure you selected DVD Recorder as the Remote control used. See page 61.

Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.

•See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Erase some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 35.

•You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected.You cannot use a write-protected Disc. See page 47.

•You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder. “COPY PROTECT” may appear on the display panel if you try to dub or record copyrighted material.

•The signal from your Antenna/Cable TV system must be strong enough to provide good channel reception. If the signal is

weak, if there is no signal, or if a channel has gone off the air, a recording will not occur.

•Check the Disc. If the Disc is bad (scratched, warped, etc.) or if the Recorder cannot read the Disc, you cannot record. “NO DISC” may appear on the display.

•A timer recording may not occur if the power fails.To see what recordings are set, use SCHEDULE. See page 47.

The Index Picture Screen does not appear, but the Disc still plays.

•Clean the Disc. See page eight.

Another DVD player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY :.

•Press STOP C to exit the Index Picture Screen, then press PLAY :.

You need to access system information for service reasons.

•Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; to select in the top left corner of the first Menu Bar.Then, press CH-9 repeatedly to select at the top of the second menu page, then press :. Press 9 repeatedly until the system information appears.

The DVD Recorder does not work.

•The Recorder will not operate until you complete the Initial Setup. See pages 18-20.

•In all other cases, disconnect the power cord from the MAINS ~ jack on the rear of the Recorder for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate the Recorder again as usual.

If the Recorder still will not operate, disconnect the power cord from the MAINS ~ jack on the rear of the Recorder again. Then, while pressing and holding the STANDBY-ON y button on the front of the Recorder, reconnect the power cord. This resets the Recorder to the factory mode, or to its original settings as they were when you first received the Recorder. You will have to complete the Initial Setup again and reset any items you have adjusted during your use of the Recorder.You also will have to wait for the GUIDE Plus+® System data to refresh.This will take about 24 hours.

Messages or strange codes appear on the Recorder’s display panel.

•Remove and reinsert the Disc.

•Clean the Disc.

•Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then reconnect the cord and try play as usual.

•During Initial Setup, “IS TV ON ...” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel.This appears in addition to the Initial Setup information that shows on your TV screen. See pages 18-20.“IS TV ON ...” indicates you should turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel or channel 3 or 4. Even though your TV may be on, you must set it to the correct Video In channel to see the Initial Setup messages. See pages 9-17to determine the Video In channel for your connection. Or, check your TV manual.

All of the Recorder’s System Menu is not visible on the TV.

•Certain TVs may not show the entire System Menu. If the upper or top portion of the menu does not appear properly, this is a TV issue. It is not an improper functioning of the Recorder. See your TV manual for assistance.

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Contents DVDR80 Remember, to get the most from your Philips prod Dear Philips product ownerCard within 10 days. So please mail It to us right now For Customer UseContents Safety Information Example of Antenna Grounding per National Electrical Code Safety Information cont’dIntroduction Discs for Recording and Playing Playable DiscsDiscs Unsuitable for Recording or Playing Discs for Playing OnlyGeneral Information Determining the best possible connection HookupsBefore you begin RememberHookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jackConnecting 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 Connecting to a TV A Stereo with red/white Audio In jacks Stereo DV S-VIDEO Video Audio Left Right Instructions continue on the next Initial SetupHelpful Hint Initial Setup cont’dPress OK to continue Guide Plus+ System SetupPress Standby y to turn off the Recorder later. Leave the Cable Box turned onPress Monitor to see TV channels through the Recorder Quick RecordingQuick Disc Play To select an item, then press OK. Continue until you set upPress OPEN/CLOSE a again to close the tray Play may start automatically. If notPress Disc Menu during Disc play Title/Disc menusChapter/Track Selection Remote Control TV Volume +/- Buttons Play Mode ButtonDisc Manager Button Standby y ButtonFront Panel Rear Panel Menu Bar 98 symbols in the Menu Bar mean more items are availableMenu Bars On-screen Symbols On-screen Symbols, Status BoxStatus Box Disc status iconsTuner Information box Timer Information boxInformation Boxes Index Picture Screen Title Settings MenuTitles Disc BarPress System MENU. Press to select ClockPress 9CH- repeatedly to select Press 9CH- repeatedly to select Time/Date, then pressChannel Programming To erase a recording, see Erase this title details on One-Touch RecordingPress OK to start Disc play at the Title you selected Title or erase the chosen Title from the DiscErase this title Press to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessaryRecord One Channel/Watch Another Append recordingMode Picture quality Recording time per Disc Record SettingsChapter Markers Recordings and the maximum recording time for a DiscEditing Disc Information Screen Press FSS $ to remove the menu if necessary EditingThis option is not always available Finalize Disc Add current disc Disc ManagerRemove disc Press Play to close the disc tray and remove the DiscBrowse discs Disc Manager cont’dFind title SETUPReview Change Channel Display Guide Plus+ System cont’dReview Options Press GUIDE/TVSort ListingsTimer Recording Tips Timer RecordingsPress Timer X to access the Record screen in the Guide Plus+ SystemMessages and Promotions ScheduleSubtitles Audio Language, SubtitlesAudio Language Zoom Zoom, Camera AngleCamera Angle During DVD play, press the Green Angle Button to SelectSound Sound, Still PictureStill Picture Press System Menu to remove the Menu BarPause k on the remote to pause the picture Slow MotionSearching Time Search Time Search, ScanScan Press the Number buttons to enter the time at which youRepeat A-B Repeat, Repeat A-BRepeat Change Code Access ControlTwice.This will set your code for the first time Press System Menu to remove the menuLocking or Unlocking Specific Discs Child LockParental Level Access Control cont’dChange Country Enter the four-digit code to play the DiscStatus boxes. See See the Status boxes. Choose Off if you do not want to seePicture Settings Analog Output Analog Output, Digital OutputDigital Output Press 9CH- repeatedly to select G, then pressSAP Language SettingsRemote Control Used Night Mode Playback Control Auto Resume, Playback Control Auto Resume Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints contd Specifications Diagnostic Test, SpecificationsDiagnostic Test Renewed Component video Information Index24-25 Video cvbs
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