Philips DVDR80 manual Selecting the recording type Quality, Which recording types can I choose?

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Selecting the recording type (Quality)

You can select the picture quality of the recording using the recording quality feature and hence the maximum recording time per disc.

To check the quality of a recording mode you can make a 'test recording' with the desired recording mode. Check during playback the quality of this 'test recording'.

During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder.

Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote control.

Which recording types can I choose?

'M1': High Quality offers the best picture quality and a recording time of 1 hour.

'M2': Standard Play (pre-recorded DVD quality) offers standard picture quality and a recording time of 2 hours.

'M2x': Standard Play plus (better than S-VHS quality) offers standard picture quality and a recording time of 2.5 hours.

'M3': Long Play (S-VHS picture quality). Recording time of 3 hours.

'M4': Extended Play (better than VHS picture quality). Recording time of 4 hours.

'M6': Super Long Play (VHS picture quality). Recording time of 6 hours.

'M8': Super Extended Play (VHS picture quality). Recording time of 8 hours.

Can I select the recording type via a menu as well?

1Press the SYSTEM-MENUbutton.

2 Select 'A' symbol with D or C .

3 Select 'Record settings' using P- B or P+ A and confirm with C . 4 In the line 'Record mode' select the recording type with D or C .

5 Confirm using OK and SYSTEM-MENU .

6 If you have selected the recording mode 'M3', 'M4', 'M6' or 'M8', you can select the 'Stndrd' (Standard) or 'Sport' setting (for rapid

movements) in the 'Filter mode' line.

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Contents Page Page Remote control Timer sREC/OTR n Standby mAdditional TV functions Front of the device STANDBY-ON mBehind the flap at the right corner on the front Back of the unitOutput sockets AUDIO/VIDEO OUT 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?Discs you can use Playback and recordingPlayback only Technical data AccessoriesRegional code 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 BConnecting the DVD recorder Preparing the remote control for operationImportant information for customers in Great Britain Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set TipConnecting with a scart cable and Easy Link Problem AI can see more installation menus on my TV setATime, Year, Month, Date appears on the TV screen 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 noteConnecting additional devices only via aerial cable Why cant I use the VCR, to VCR,... socket?To TV-I/O 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 switch the decoder off again? Allocating a decoderHow do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link? Connection using a component video Which setting should I choose?Pb Pr/YUV cable 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?Cannot switch my TV set to programme number Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVMy TV set has Easylink Using Standby m Deleting sortingAutomatic TV channel search Autoinstall Teletext clock resets automatically EasyLinkDeleting TV channels Setting the language Which settings can I choose?Recording audio switching over SoundSetting the time and date EThe Guide Plus+ System General informationCountry/City Language Setting up the Guide Plus+ System SetupOthers appears on the screen in the country setting Cannot enter a local post codeInstallation of the External receiver Which types can I choose?AMy brand is not included in the list Connecting G transmitter AMy external receiver is connected only via aerial cableHow do I find the right position? 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+ SystemGrid screen Function buttons colour buttonsInfo button Function buttons colour buttons in the Grid screen Watch green buttonRecord red button Home blue buttonSearch screen Colours of the categoriesANo Program was found appears on the screen 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 fieldOperating mode symbols Timer information boxTuner information box GPlayback General notes on playbackInserting a disc 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 barRepeat/Shuffle play Repeating a passage aAThe time entered will flash on the screen 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 ManagerSearching for a title in the Disc Manager What do the displays on the screen mean?AI see the message Insert disc number on my screen Searching discs See the message Insert disc number on my screenSearching for a blank section See the message Insert disc number on the screenNumber. Please insert the appropriate disc 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 markers Display 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 Selecting the recording type Quality Which recording types can I choose?Can I select the recording type via a menu as well? Switching off Sat Recording Automatic recording from a satellite receiver Sat recordingDirect Record How does Direct Record work?Appears in the display Switching Direct Record on or off KManaging the disc contents Favorite Scene Selection Insert chapter markersHiding chapters One.Problem Switching quicklyDeleting chapter markers Changing the index pictureHow can I select different chapters? Dividing titles Editing recording titles nameCan I divide titles on DVD+R discs? Playing the entire title Erasing recordings/titlesCan titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Disc settings Changing the disc nameSettings for menu does not appear Finishing editingFinalising DVD+R discs AFinalise disc does not appearErase DVD+RW disks LProgramming a recording Timer What is VPS/PDC?What do I need to know about 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 timeProblem solving for programmed NexTView LinkRecordings 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 menuNAccess control Child Lock Child lock DVD and VCDActivating/deactivating child lock Authorising a disc Locking unlocked discsParental level control DVD video only Activating/deactivating parental level controlChanging the country SYSTEM-MENUWhat do the ratings mean? Changing the PIN code Have forgotten my codeOBefore you call an engineer BImportantProgrammed Recording does notWork 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