Philips HDRW 720/17 DVD+RW disc cannot be played on certain DVD players, Other disc errors DVD+RW

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PROBLEMSOLUTION

A DVD+RW disc cannot be played on certain DVD players

bIf a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it: Please observe the following 'Minimum recording times':

Recording mode 'M1': 5 minutes, 'M2': 10 minutes, 'M2x': 13 minutes, 'M3': 15 minutes, 'M4': 20 minutes,

'M6': 30 minutes, 'M8': 30minutes,

bSome DVD players cannot play back DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by using a special function:

1Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

2Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is modified.

3You can restore the disc to its original condition by pressing 1 .

Warning!

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Other disc errors (DVD+RW)

Other disc errors (DVD+R), 'Disc contains unknown data' interruption of a recording (power outage)

The index screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted

There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this procedure. Therefore, apply this function with particular care.

bIf it is impossible to play back a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the following function. This will only prepare the disc for erasing. It will not be erased, however, until the recording has been completed.

1Clean the disc

2Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

3Hold down the red function button on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is prepared for erasing.

4Start recording as with an empty disc.

bThis message may appear if you instert a DVD+R that was not finalized or an error occurs during the recording. DVD+R's that have not been finalized are very sensitive to fingerprints, dust, or dirt. This may cause problems during recording.

To use the disc again, follow the next steps

1Make sure that the surface of the disc is clean.

2Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the defect DVD+R but do not close the tray.

3Hold down 5 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc will be read ('￿￿￿￿￿￿￿' appears on the display) and the DVD recorder will start the repair process. This may take up to four times as much time as the recording, in which the error occurred.

4If the disc is recovered, the index screen will appear.

Please observe the following:

The recovering procedure is successfully only if there was a previous recording on the disc. Error during recording: The title may be missing.

Error while changing the title/index picture: The original title/index picture may be visible.

Error while finalizing: The disc appears not to have been finalized.

bYou can finalize the disc using the following function:

1Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the defect DVD+R but do not close the tray.

2Hold down 4 on the remote control until the tray closes.

'￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿' appears in the display. Finalizing begins. This may take up to three minutes.

3If finalizing has been successful, the index screen will appear.

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Contents Page Ownership Proof of Purchase Product Safety AdditionalRegistering your product guarantees that Notification Benefits of ProductFollowing disclaimer applies to this libpng library AcknowledgmentsSafety Information Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Additional user preferences Access control Child LockGlossar Code numbers of the remote control Disc Manager DMFunctioning of the device Overview of functionsRemote control HDD Additional TV functions Behind the flap at the right corner on the front Front of the deviceBack of the device Playback only IntroductionDiscs you can use Recording and playbackRegional code Technical dataAccessories Therefore, refrain from using a CD lens cleaner disc Symbols used in these operating instructionsCleaning the discs Can I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?Special functions of your DVD recorder ModelHDRW 720/17 Using your DVD remote control With your TV set Connecting the DVD recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting to the antennaPlease note the color order Connecting to the TVConnecting with a S Y/C cable Connection with Component Y Pb Pr CableConnection with the antenna cable only Connecting to the ACConnecting with Video Cvbs cable Switch on the TV setVideo Y/C-EXT2 jack and the Audio L/R IN-EXT Connecting additional devicesConnecting a cable box with cinch or S cable Connecting audio devices to the analog audio jacks Connecting a camcorder to the front jacksConnecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks Initial installation InstallationPanscan What is the language of the subtitles?Switch off the Dealer Demo LetterboxTuner mode Too few TV channels have been found Additional installation featuresAutomatic TV channel search End with System MenuCan not select the line Add/Delete Channels Setting the languageAdding and clearing TV channels manually Not allowed will appear on the TV screen Setting the time and date automaticallyPlayback audio MenuSelect Manual with B or a 8Confirm with OK Setting the time and dateGeneral information Setting up the TV Guide On Screen SystemTV Guide On Screen System Finalize set Connecting the IRSetting up the cable box Navigating the TV Guide On Screen System TV Guide On ScreenSystemGeneral Function buttons in the Sort screen How do I cancel?Listings screenThe Sort screen Action buttons in the Listings screenFunction buttons in the Messages screen Schedule screenMessages screen Promotions screenSetup screen Time shift Buffer What is the advantage from 1 hour and 6 hours?Recording on the HDD GeneralRight area Symbols in the Time Shift BufferNavigation in the time shift buffer Left areaHow can I delete the changes? Mark TV shows for recordingMark an entire title Mark part of a titleOTR recordings Manual recordingsRecording from a video recorder/DVD player Stop h Recording from a camera connected to the front jacksPlease observe the following You can also programme TV shows as Favorites Programming a recording TimerSetting up repeat recordings Programming recordings with the TV Guide On Screen systemChanging the start/end times Programming recordings with the VCR Plus+ SystemDecoded data appears after confirmation Delete programmed recording To end, press Timer sProgramming recordings without the VCR Plus+ System Change AM/PMCancel a programmed recording in progress Repeat Additional playback featuresPlayback from the HDD Search by timeMedia browser Zoom featureSymbols in the Media Browser Change order for the media browser Change title settingsClear chapters Edit titleTitle name Change the name of the titleEditing recorded titles name Divide title Enter characters usingPress Pause Press OK . The marker will be inserted Delete titles/recordings from the HDDInsert/remove chapter markers Insert chapter markersHidden szenes were not copied on the DVD+RW/+R Hide chapters sectionsChapter is visible and can be hidden with the blue button Archiving of the edited titleProtect disc against accidental recordings Recording on a DVD+RW/+RArchiving storing titles on a Inserting a disc Switch over to the actual TV channel during PlaybackPlayback from a disc General notes on playbackYou can also use the Down or UP button on the front Playing a DVD video disc Playing a DVD+RW/ +R discPlaying an audio CD Starts automaticallyMP3 CD display When creating MP3 CDs please note the followingPlaying an MP3 CD Playing a Super Video CD Important notes for playbackSlow motion Additonal playback featuresSearching a disc Still pictureCamera angle Scan featureZoom feature Repeat/Shuffle playSubtitles Select the audio languageManaging the disc contents Number of chapters C has increased by two or more numbers Switching quicklyHiding chapters How can I select different chapters? Deleting chapter markersChanging the index picture Can I divide titles on DVD+R discs? Editing recording titles namePlaying the entire title Dividing titlesCan titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Erasing recordings/titles Disc settingsSelect Erase this title using a or B and confirm with OK Erasing DVD+RW Discs Changing the disc nameFinishing editing Finalizing DVD+R discsRemoving discs from the Disc Manager Disc Manager DMAdding a disc to the Disc Manager See the message Insert disc number on my screen Searching for a title in the Disc ManagerSearching discs What do the displays on the screen mean?Stereo Press Tuner on the remote control to switch to HDD modeUser preferences for the HDD Off Can not select some functionsHDD buffer M2xAuto Ch. Programming Automatic channel search Can not select this functionSport NormalFor a full-height picture with the sides trimmed Picture settingsAdditional user preferences You can select the following functions in this menuAll Sound settingsLanguage settings SurroundDisk feature menu Additional settingsAuthorizing a disc Access control Child LockChild lock DVD and VCD Activating/deactivating child lockChanging the country Parental level control DVD video onlyActivating/deactivating parental level control Have forgotten my code Changing the PIN codeStatus field Symbols in the menu barInformation on the screen of your TV Field for temporary messagesMessages in the DVD recorder display Symbols on your DVD recorder displayAn empty title on a DVD+RW/+R is selected BImportant Before you call an engineerBefore you call an engineer Problem DVD+RW disc cannot be played on certain DVD players Other disc errors DVD+RWIndex screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted WHO is COVERED? Macrovision ChaptersRegion code Pan & ScanFinlux 208, 209, 211, 212, 250 333, 334 332 283 Code numbers of the remote controlMGA 3103 605 4252/000 WwnnNNNwwnnwWNnwNwnNwnNnWNnwwN Hdrw 720/17Technical data Hdrw 720/17
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HDRW 720/17 specifications

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