Philips DVDR80 manual Press GUIDE/TV, External receiver

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PROBLEMSOLUTION

The wrong TV channel was decoded (entered) after you programmed a recording using VIDEO Plus+ System.

There is no channel overview in the GUIDE Plus+® system

Missing or wrong TV channel in the 'Grid' screen

When you press GUIDE/TV the GUIDE Plus+® setup screen will appear

The external receiver does not always react to Remote control signal.

My external receiver switches automatically through the TV channels

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

bThe programme number of the TV channel is not available in the GUIDE Plus+® system or allocation is wrong.

To change or check the channel data, proceed as follows:

1Press GUIDE/TV .

2Press P+ A .

3Select 'Editor' with C .

4Select the TV channel using P- B or P+ A .

5Press C to go to the right tile.

In case you can receive the selected channel only via an external receiver, press the red button to select the corresponding source.

6Press the green button.

7Enter the programme number of the TV channel using the number buttons.

If the source you have selected is an external receiver, enter the programme number that you would also enter at the external receiver for this TV channel.

8Confirm with OK .

bDVD recorder is switched on: Switch off the DVD recorder to allow data transfer bThe TV channel that transmits the GUIDE Plus+® data is not set properly.

bExternal receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box, ...) (if available) is switched off: switch on the external receiver

bG-LINK cable is not connected: Connect the G-LINK cable and make the necessary settings to control the external receiver (see chapter 'The GUIDE Plus+® system', section 'Installation of the

'External receiver 1'').

bWrong local post code/country was entered

bPlease check your correct channel line up in the 'Grid' screen. Read therefore the section 'The 'Editor' screen.

bThe GUIDE Plus+® system was not completely installed or local post code was not entered.

1Check the settings

2Select the corresponding line using P- B or P+ A and confirm with OK .

3For more information on the individual functions, see chapter 'The GUIDE Plus+® system', section 'Installation of the 'External receiver 1''.

bThe Infrared (IR) Remote control signal interfere with the IR signal of the G-LINK transmitter. Put the G-LINK transmitter closer to the front of the external receiver.

bIf the DVD-Recorder is switched off ( STANDBY m button) the external receiver will be used from the GUIDE Plus+® system via the DVD-Recorder. If you want to watch TV-Channels from the external receiver, you have to switch the DVD-Recorder on.

bBefore recording, select the recording mode as described in chapter 'Manual Recording', section 'Selecting the recording mode (quality)'.

bHave your aerial checked.

bYou will find information on how to change the TV system in 'Manual TV channel search' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Contents Page Page Remote control Timer sREC/OTR n Standby mAdditional TV functions Front of the device STANDBY-ON mOutput sockets AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Behind the flap at the right corner on the frontBack of the unit Symbols on your DVD recorder display Output sockets Digital Audio OUTOutput socket G Coaxial digital audio outputMessages in the DVD recorder display Maximum number of titles on a disc isSafe Record Page Table of contents Timer Problem AIntroductionPhil Dear Philips customerWhat is a DVD? How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS?What can DVD+RW do? What can the DVD+R do?Playback only Discs you can usePlayback and recording Regional code Technical dataAccessories Laser You run the risk of getting an electric shockCleaning the discs Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used Special functions of your DVD recorderIntroduction Model no Important information for customers in Great Britain BConnecting the DVD recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set TipConnecting with a scart cable and Easy Link ATime, Year, Month, Date appears on the TV screen ProblemAI can see more installation menus on my TV set Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socketConnecting with an S AMy screen is emptyConnecting with videoCVBS cable Connecting the DVD recorder CConnecting additional devices Connecting additional devices to the second scart socketConnecting a video recorder, DVD player Please noteTo TV-I/O socket Connecting additional devices only via aerial cableWhy cant I use the VCR, to VCR,... socket? Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets Connect camcorder to the front socketsBest picture quality Very good picture qualityConnecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets Digital multi soundDInstalling your DVD recorder Initial installationWhy do I have to select a country? Which screen formats can I select?Using a satellite receiver Satellite receiverDecoder ASound may be distorted on some TV channelsHow do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link? How do I switch the decoder off again?Allocating a decoder Pb Pr/YUV cable Connection using a component videoWhich setting should I choose? Manual TV channel search Manual search with EasyLinkWhat is NICAM? Dont know the channel for my TV stationHow can I change the namel of a TV channel? How can I change the TV system of the TV channel?My TV set has Easylink Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberSorting TV channels automatically Follow TV Using Standby m Deleting sortingAutomatic TV channel search Autoinstall Deleting TV channels Teletext clock resets automaticallyEasyLink Setting the language Which settings can I choose?Recording audio switching over SoundSetting the time and date Country/City Language EThe Guide Plus+ SystemGeneral information Setting up the Guide Plus+ System SetupOthers appears on the screen in the country setting Cannot enter a local post codeAMy brand is not included in the list Installation of the External receiverWhich types can I choose? How do I find the right position? Connecting G transmitterAMy external receiver is connected only via aerial cable Want to install additional external receivers AMy external receiver does not display the programme numberContinue set Using the Guide Plus+ System General Navigating the Guide Plus+ SystemCalling up the Guide Plus+ System Closing the Guide Plus+ SystemInfo button Grid screenFunction buttons colour buttons Function buttons colour buttons in the Grid screen Watch green buttonRecord red button Home blue buttonANo Program was found appears on the screen Search screenColours of the categories Schedule screen Function buttons colour buttons in the Schedule screenLeft tile Center tileInfo screen Editor screenLeft tile Right tileSetup screen Entering the TV of an external receiverSymbols in the menu bar FOn informationMenu bar Sound Frame advance Slow motion Fast forward Search by timeDisc type symbols Video No disc ErrorField for temporary messages Status fieldTuner information box Operating mode symbolsTimer information box Inserting a disc GPlaybackGeneral notes on playback Opening/closing the tray using the remote control Playing a DVD video discPlaying a DVD+RW/ +R disc Playing an audio CDCan see the message Audio CD displayWhen creating MP3 CDs please note the following Additional playback featuresPlaying an MP3 CD Important notes for playbackPlaying a Super Video CD HAdditonal playback features Search feature via menu barChanging to another title/chapter Searching a discStill picture Slow motionSearch by time Frame advance via menu barAThe time entered will flash on the screen Repeat/Shuffle playRepeating a passage a Scan feature Zoom featureAThe F symbol will be hidden Camera angleSelect the audio language SubtitlesIDisc Manager DM Adding a disc to the Disc ManagerHow many discs can I save in the Disc Manager? Adding child discsDisc contents are not deleted Removing discs from the Disc ManagerAI see the message Insert disc number on my screen Searching for a title in the Disc ManagerWhat do the displays on the screen mean? Searching discs See the message Insert disc number on my screenNumber. Please insert the appropriate disc Searching for a blank sectionSee the message Insert disc number on the screen Please refer to section Recording without automatic switch Recording with automatic switchJManual recording Which discs can I use for recording?Recording without automatic switch Interrupt recording Pause Insert chapter markersDisplay will read Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatibleRecording with automatic switch OTR one How can I cancel the recording time I have just entered?Preventing accidental erasing of discs How can I check the remaining recording time?Lining up recordings within a title assemble cut Can I select the recording type via a menu as well? Selecting the recording type QualityWhich recording types can I choose? Switching off Sat Recording Automatic recording from a satellite receiver Sat recordingAppears in the display Direct RecordHow does Direct Record work? Switching Direct Record on or off KManaging the disc contents Hiding chapters Favorite Scene SelectionInsert chapter markers One.Problem Switching quicklyHow can I select different chapters? Deleting chapter markersChanging the index picture Can I divide titles on DVD+R discs? Dividing titlesEditing recording titles name Can titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Playing the entire titleErasing recordings/titles Disc settings Changing the disc nameSettings for menu does not appear Finishing editingFinalising DVD+R discs AFinalise disc does not appearErase DVD+RW disks What do I need to know about VPS/PDC? LProgramming a recording TimerWhat is VPS/PDC? Programming a recording Timer Programming recordings with the Guide Plus+ SystemProgramming recordings with the Video Plus+ System You can also program TV shows that you just want to watchAVIDEO Plus+ system appears on the screen Action button M1 , M2 , M2x , M3 , M4 , M6 , M8Programming recordings without the Video Plus+ System How can I correct wrong entries?Using Or P+ a Changes using the colour buttonsSelecting a TV channel from the listing SelectHow to change or delete a programmed recording Timer Delete programmed recordingChanging the TV channel Prolonging finish timeRecordings Problem solving for programmedNexTView Link Disc settings Recording settings Installation MUser preferencesPicture settings Which settings can I select?Language settings For receivers/amplifiers with digital multi sound decodersFor devices with analogue audio input For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoderAdditional settings Status boxRemote Control settings Disk feature menuActivating/deactivating child lock NAccess control Child LockChild lock DVD and VCD Authorising a disc Locking unlocked discsParental level control DVD video only Activating/deactivating parental level controlWhat do the ratings mean? Changing the countrySYSTEM-MENU Changing the PIN code Have forgotten my codeOBefore you call an engineer BImportantWork ProgrammedRecording does not Press GUIDE/TV External receiverOther disc errors DVD+RW Distorted sound Coming from aConnected hi AmplifierOther disc errors Flickers when a DVD+RDVD+R, Disc Index screenPage Dvdr 80/051 Consumer Information CentrePhilips CE, The Philips Centre Philips Iberia, S.A
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