Philips DVDR80 manual LProgramming a recording Timer, What is VPS/PDC?

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LProgramming a recording (TIMER)

General

Use 'Programming a recording (TIMER)', to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.

The DVD recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time.

On this DVD recorder you can pre-programme up to six recordings and 3 reminders (to watch) within a period of one month.

To make a programmed recording, your DVD recorder needs to know:

*the date you want to make the recording

*the programme number of the TV channel

*the start and stop time of the recording

*VPS or PDC on or off

*the recording mode (quality) ('M1/M2/M2x/M3/M4/M6/M8')

This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.

Before you begin, make sure the clock is set. If the clock is not set, the 'Time/Date' menu will appear when you press the TIMER s button.

ENGLISH

What is 'VPS/PDC'?

'VPS' (Video Programming System)/'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the DVD recorder will then turn on and off at the correct time.

What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

• You must enter the start time exactly to the minute.

If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

• Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.

• Since the DVD recorder requires a certain lead time (for getting the disc up to

 

speed and positioning the laser) before recording can start, it is possible that

 

the recorder will miss the first few seconds of a TV show recorded with

 

VPS/PDC.

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In this case, disable VPS/PDC and enter a start time one minute earlier.

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Contents Page Page Timer s Remote controlREC/OTR n Standby mAdditional TV functions STANDBY-ON m Front of the deviceBack of the unit Behind the flap at the right corner on the frontOutput sockets AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Output sockets Digital Audio OUT Symbols on your DVD recorder displayOutput socket G Coaxial digital audio outputMaximum number of titles on a disc is Messages in the DVD recorder displaySafe Record Page Table of contents Timer AIntroduction ProblemPhil Dear Philips customerHow good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS? What is a DVD?What can DVD+RW do? What can the DVD+R do?Playback and recording Discs you can usePlayback only Accessories Technical dataRegional code You run the risk of getting an electric shock LaserCan I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder? Cleaning the discsCD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used Special functions of your DVD recorderIntroduction Model no Preparing the remote control for operation BConnecting the DVD recorderImportant information for customers in Great Britain Tip Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV setConnecting with a scart cable and Easy Link AI can see more installation menus on my TV set ProblemATime, Year, Month, Date appears on the TV screen My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socket Connecting with a scart cable without Easy LinkAMy screen is empty Connecting with an SConnecting with videoCVBS cable Connecting the DVD recorder Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket CConnecting additional devicesConnecting a video recorder, DVD player Please noteWhy cant I use the VCR, to VCR,... socket? Connecting additional devices only via aerial cableTo TV-I/O socket Connect camcorder to the front sockets Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio socketsBest picture quality Very good picture qualityDigital multi sound Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socketsInitial installation DInstalling your DVD recorderWhich screen formats can I select? Why do I have to select a country?Satellite receiver Using a satellite receiverDecoder ASound may be distorted on some TV channelsAllocating a decoder How do I switch the decoder off again?How do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link? Which setting should I choose? Connection using a component videoPb Pr/YUV cable Manual search with EasyLink Manual TV channel searchDont know the channel for my TV station What is NICAM?How can I change the namel of a TV channel? How can I change the TV system of the TV channel?Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TV Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberMy TV set has Easylink Deleting sorting Using Standby mAutomatic TV channel search Autoinstall EasyLink Teletext clock resets automaticallyDeleting TV channels Which settings can I choose? Setting the languageSound Recording audio switching overSetting the time and date General information EThe Guide Plus+ SystemCountry/City Language Setup Setting up the Guide Plus+ SystemCannot enter a local post code Others appears on the screen in the country settingWhich types can I choose? Installation of the External receiverAMy brand is not included in the list AMy external receiver is connected only via aerial cable Connecting G transmitterHow do I find the right position? AMy external receiver does not display the programme number Want to install additional external receiversContinue set Navigating the Guide Plus+ System Using the Guide Plus+ System GeneralCalling up the Guide Plus+ System Closing the Guide Plus+ SystemFunction buttons colour buttons Grid screenInfo button Watch green button Function buttons colour buttons in the Grid screenRecord red button Home blue buttonColours of the categories Search screenANo Program was found appears on the screen Function buttons colour buttons in the Schedule screen Schedule screenLeft tile Center tileEditor screen Info screenLeft tile Right tileEntering the TV of an external receiver Setup screenFOn information Symbols in the menu barMenu bar Sound Frame advance Slow motion Fast forward Search by timeVideo No disc Error Disc type symbolsField for temporary messages Status fieldTimer information box Operating mode symbolsTuner information box General notes on playback GPlaybackInserting a disc Playing a DVD video disc Opening/closing the tray using the remote controlPlaying an audio CD Playing a DVD+RW/ +R discCan see the message Audio CD displayAdditional playback features When creating MP3 CDs please note the followingPlaying an MP3 CD Important notes for playbackPlaying a Super Video CD Search feature via menu bar HAdditonal playback featuresChanging to another title/chapter Searching a discSlow motion Still pictureSearch by time Frame advance via menu barRepeating a passage a Repeat/Shuffle playAThe time entered will flash on the screen Zoom feature Scan featureAThe F symbol will be hidden Camera angleSubtitles Select the audio languageAdding a disc to the Disc Manager IDisc Manager DMHow many discs can I save in the Disc Manager? Adding child discsRemoving discs from the Disc Manager Disc contents are not deletedWhat do the displays on the screen mean? Searching for a title in the Disc ManagerAI see the message Insert disc number on my screen See the message Insert disc number on my screen Searching discsSee the message Insert disc number on the screen Searching for a blank sectionNumber. Please insert the appropriate disc Recording with automatic switch Please refer to section Recording without automatic switchJManual recording Which discs can I use for recording?Recording without automatic switch Insert chapter markers Interrupt recording PauseDisplay will read Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatibleHow can I cancel the recording time I have just entered? Recording with automatic switch OTR onePreventing accidental erasing of discs How can I check the remaining recording time?Lining up recordings within a title assemble cut Which recording types can I choose? Selecting the recording type QualityCan I select the recording type via a menu as well? Automatic recording from a satellite receiver Sat recording Switching off Sat RecordingHow does Direct Record work? Direct RecordAppears in the display Switching Direct Record on or off KManaging the disc contents Insert chapter markers Favorite Scene SelectionHiding chapters Switching quickly One.ProblemChanging the index picture Deleting chapter markersHow can I select different chapters? Editing recording titles name Dividing titlesCan I divide titles on DVD+R discs? Erasing recordings/titles Playing the entire titleCan titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Changing the disc name Disc settingsFinishing editing Settings for menu does not appearFinalising DVD+R discs AFinalise disc does not appearErase DVD+RW disks What is VPS/PDC? LProgramming a recording TimerWhat do I need to know about VPS/PDC? Programming recordings with the Guide Plus+ System Programming a recording TimerYou can also program TV shows that you just want to watch Programming recordings with the Video Plus+ SystemAction button M1 , M2 , M2x , M3 , M4 , M6 , M8 AVIDEO Plus+ system appears on the screenHow can I correct wrong entries? Programming recordings without the Video Plus+ SystemChanges using the colour buttons Using Or P+ aSelecting a TV channel from the listing SelectDelete programmed recording How to change or delete a programmed recording TimerChanging the TV channel Prolonging finish timeNexTView Link Problem solving for programmedRecordings MUser preferences Disc settings Recording settings InstallationWhich settings can I select? Picture settingsFor receivers/amplifiers with digital multi sound decoders Language settingsFor devices with analogue audio input For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoderStatus box Additional settingsDisk feature menu Remote Control settingsChild lock DVD and VCD NAccess control Child LockActivating/deactivating child lock Locking unlocked discs Authorising a discParental level control DVD video only Activating/deactivating parental level controlSYSTEM-MENU Changing the countryWhat do the ratings mean? Have forgotten my code Changing the PIN codeBImportant OBefore you call an engineerRecording does not ProgrammedWork External receiver Press GUIDE/TVDistorted sound Coming from a Other disc errors DVD+RWConnected hi AmplifierFlickers when a DVD+R Other disc errorsDVD+R, Disc Index screenPage Consumer Information Centre Dvdr 80/051Philips CE, The Philips Centre Philips Iberia, S.A
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