Philips DVDR75/021, DVDR75/001 manual Before you call an engineer

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PROBLEMSOLUTION

No playback on DVD recorder:

I cannot playback (Super) Video CDs

Poor playback on DVD recorder: (distorted picture/distorted sound)

No recording possible:

bThere is no recording on the disc: Change disc.

bYou inserted the wrong disc type: Your recorder can play back the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, , MP3-CD's

bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards

bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc

bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.

bParental control is on: Read chapter 'Access control (child lock)'

bYou have selected the wrong programme number for the DVD recorder on the TV: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the DVD recorder.

bThe cable connecting the TV set and the DVD recorder has come loose: check the cable.

bIt is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You can see this in status field 'PBC OFF'. To activate this function, proceed as follows:

1Press SYSTEM-MENUwhile the (Super) Video-CD is inserted .

2Select 'A' using D or C .

3Select line 'Features' using CH- B or CH+ A and confirm with C .

4Select 'On' in line 'PBC' using CH- B or CH+ A .

5Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU .

bYour TV set is not properly adjusted. bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc

bSometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder.

bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: Check TV channels stored.

bDisc write-protected (recording protected): Remove write-protection or change the disc. For more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.

bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

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bYou have programmed the wrong time or date: Check time/date.

Programmed

bYou have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).

recording does not

bLocked disc inserted: Remove disc lock.

bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

work:

b

 

 

'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDCtime' wrong: 'Enter 'VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute.

 

Check the aerial.

 

 

 

The wrong TV channel

1

Enter the ShowView programming number of the TV channel you want.

was decoded (entered)

2

Confirm with OK .

after you programmed

3

Check the programme number/channel name in the 'Prog.' input field.

a recording using

4

If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the input field and change the

ShowView System.

 

programme number/channel name.

5

Confirm with OK .

 

 

 

 

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

bSwitch to recording mode 'M1' with REC MODE during playback from the internal TV tuner ( MONITOR button). This will help achieve the best possible picture quality.

Before 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 Table of contents Timer Remote control Additional TV functions Behind the flap at the right corner on the front Front of the deviceBack of the unit Symbols on your DVD recorder displayVPS/PDC Messages in the DVD recorder displaySafe Record 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 useAccessories 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 recorder Model no Preparing the remote control for operation BConnecting the DVD recorderConnecting your DVD recorder to the TV set What is a scart cable?Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link Connecting with a scart cable and Easy LinkConnecting with a scart cable without Easy Link Connecting with an SATime, Year, Month, Date appears on the TV screen AI can see more installation menus on my TV setMy 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 English Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket CConnecting additional devicesConnecting additional video recorders OUT L Audio R sockets Please noteConnect camcorder to the front sockets Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio socketsCan I use the Phono input on my amplifier? Digital multisound Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socketInitial installation DInstalling your DVD recorderAThe DVD recorder cannot find any TV stations 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? Manual search with EasyLink Manual TV channel searchAI dont know the channel for my TV station What is NICAM? How can I change the symbol of a TV channel?Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TV How can I change the TV system of the TV channel?Disconnect these devices. Other connected devices may have AI cannot switch my TV set to programme number If youWill appear in the display. The DVD recorder is not Deleting sortingWhat does Easy Link do? Automatic TV channel searchDeleting TV channels Adding and clearing TV channels manuallySwitching over audio recording Setting the language/countrySetting the time and date EOn 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 symbolsCurrent channel/selected input socket No signal Copy signalGeneral notes on playback FplaybackInserting a disc Playing a DVD video disc Opening/closing the tray using the remote controlPlaying an audio CD Playing a DVD+RW/ +R discAI can see the message Additional 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 GAdditonal 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 languageRecording with automatic switch Please refer to section Recording without automatic switchHManual recording GeneralRecording without automatic switch Insert chapter markers Interrupt recording PauseMaking recordings on DVD+R discs compatible How can I cancel the recording time I have just entered? Recording with automatic switch OTR onePreventing accidental erasing of discs What happens with DVD+R discs?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 IManaging the disc contents Insert chapter markers Favorite Scene SelectionHiding chapters Deleting chapter markers Using C select hidden. The picture is shown darkerSplitting titles Changing the index pictureCan I split titles on DVD+R discs? Playing the entire title Editing recording titles nameDeleting recordings/titles Disc settingsCan titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Finishing editing Changing the disc nameFinalising DVD+R discs AThe Settings for menu does not appearDelete DVD+RW disks What is VPS/PDC? JProgramming a recording TimerWhat do I need to know about VPS/PDC? AThe following message appears on the screen Please enter Programming recordings with the ShowView SystemSwitching on VPS/PDC in the Start input field Selecting daily/weekly recordings Programming recordings without the ShowView SystemProgramme numbers of the EXT1 and EXT2scart socket EXT 1 to TV-I/O EXT1 or EXT 2 AUX-I/O EXT2NexTView Link How to change or delete a programmed recording TimerDelete programmed recording Problem solving for programmed recordings KUser preferences Picture settingsFor receivers/amplifiers with digital multisound decoders Sound settingsFor devices with analogue audio input Additional settings Language settingsStandby Remote Control settingsAuto resume Disk feature menuChild lock DVD and VCD LAccess control Child LockActivating/deactivating child lock Locking unlocked discs Authorising a discParental level control DVD video only SYSTEM-MENU Activating/deactivating parental level controlWhat do the ratings mean? Changing the country Have forgotten my code Changing the PIN codeBImportant MBefore you call an engineerBefore you call an engineer Other disc errors Philips CE, The Philips Centre Consumer Information CentrePhilips Iberia, S.A Belgium for Benelux
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