Philips DVDR 725H/00, DVDR 725H/02 manual Using the Guide Plus+ System, General information

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The GUIDE Plus+® System

Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® System

General information

For the GUIDE Plus+® system to operate correctly, it is necessary for the DVD recorder to collect the necessary data. The DVD recorder may take up to 24 hours to do this.

Please note the following:

•) All the TV channels must already have been installed.

•) The TV channel that transmits the GUIDE Plus+® system information must be installed.

If you did not find your country in this list, no TV channel will be provided the GUIDE Plus+® system information.

On the internet page http://www.europe.guideplus.com you will find further information and tips.

Country/City

TV (aerial)

TV (SAT)

(Language)

 

 

 

Deutschland

Eurosport

 

Eurosport

 

Astra 19.2E

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eurosport

Österreich

Eurosport

 

Astra 19.2E, Hotbird

 

 

 

13.0E

Schweiz (Deutsch)

Eurosport

 

Eurosport

 

Astra 19.2E

 

 

 

United Kingdom

ITV

 

Eurosport

 

Astra 28.2E

 

 

 

France

Canal+

 

 

España

Tele 5

 

 

Nederland

Music Factory (TMF) /

TMF Astra 19.2E

Eurosport

 

Eurosp. Hotbird 13.0E

 

 

- Eindhoven

Music Factory (TMF)

Music Factory (TMF)

Astra 19.2E

 

 

 

- Rotterdam

Music Factory (TMF)

Music Factory (TMF)

Astra 19.2E

 

 

 

- Amsterdam

Music Factory (TMF)

Music Factory (TMF)

Astra 19.2E

 

 

 

België (Flemish)

Music Factory (TMF)

Music Factory (TMF)

Astra 19.2E

 

 

 

•)The time and date must have been set.

•)The country and the local post code must have been set in the GUIDE Plus+® system.

•)The aerial/cable network must be connected; it must be possible to receive TV channels.

•)The DVD recorder must be connected to the mains.

•)If GUIDE PLus+® data are available, the DVD recorder must be switched to standby with the STANDBY m 2 button.

•) If you have connected an external receiver (satellite receiver, set-top box, cable TV box,...), it must be switched on.

The GUIDE Plus+® System provides you with a free on-screen listing for all the TV channels in your location. You can also use it to control a connected external receiver (satellite receiver, set top box, cable box).

The information of the GUIDE Plus+® system is divided in six screen components:

•) Function buttons (colour panels) along the top of the screen. These correspond to the colour buttons of the remote control

•) The video window

•) Programme information or instructions for use

•) A line for the selection of available GUIDE Plus+® menus •) The channel guide with the current listings

•) Advertising information or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+® system

Calling up the GUIDE Plus+® system:

Press GUIDE/TV J on the remote control.

Closing the GUIDE Plus+® system:

•) Press GUIDE/TV J to leave the GUIDE Plus+® system and continue viewing the program you were viewing before you called up the GUIDE Plus+® System.

Using the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder

Calling up the GUIDE Plus+® system: GUIDE 4 button.

Confirm the function: OK 5 button.

Cursor buttons: UP , DOWN , LEFT , RIGHT .

Exit the GUIDE Plus+® system: GUIDE 4 button.

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Contents Page Page Table of contents Recording on the HDD Disc Manager DMPlayback from the HDD Recording on a DVD+RW, DVD+RDVD recorder display Access control Child LockInformation on the screen of your TV95 107Introduction Convenience of watchingConvenience of editing Convenience of programmingConvenience of recording Convenience of archivingAlaser Do not Move the SET When Switched onInstructions for the HDD Trademark and license information This manual was in consideration of IECContent of the box Control buttons Remote controlIntroduction to the set Info System MenuDisc Menu Browser HDDFront of the device Back of the device PlateYour DVD remote control With your TV InstallationPreparing the remote control for operation Scart cable Connecting to the TV standard configurationAerial With the aerial cable onlyVia a S Y/C cable Connecting to the TV alternative configurationsVia composite video Cvbs Cable Via a component video Pb Pr/YUV cable no progressive scanPlease observe the color sequence Video + YPbPrCvbs + YPbPr 0End with System Menu aAn external receiver Connecting additional devicesConnecting additional devices to the second scart socket How do I find the right position? Connecting G transmitterConnecting additional devices via aerial cable only Cvbs input socket Connecting a camcorder to the front socketsDV input socket Input socket Audio devices to the digital audio Sockets Connecting audio devicesTo the analog audio sockets Can I use the Phono input on my amplifier?Switching on additional devices Initial InstallationConnecting to the mains No aerial connected1609 LetterboxPanscan Sound may be distorted on some TV channels Initial installation is now completeNo TV-Stations found yet? Language Initial Installation of the Guide Plus+ systemSetting up the Guide Plus+ System CountryCannot enter a local post code SetExternal receiver Channel r S My receiver does not display the programme numberMy brand is not included in the list Want to install additional external receivers My external receiver does not display the programme numberEnd using GUIDE/TV J Finalise set up of the external receiverDont switch off the Guide Plus+ data channel Right tile Left tileAllocating a decoder Additional installation featuresSetting will flush the Time Shift Buffer Message appears on the screen that the change of thisSorting TV channels with Follow TV Cannot switch my TV to programme numberSwitch off recorder, new preset appears on the screen Select programme number 1 on the TVNicam Manual TV channel searchTV channel name, press C M Sorting and deleting TV channels manually Deleting TV channelsAutomatic TV channel search Them with the REC/OTR n 1 button first. Refer toSetting the time and date Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual settingAudio Language Setting the languageSelect the appropriate line and confirm with C M MenuGeneral information Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Grid screen Home blue buttonG Search screenRecord red buttonD Return to the current time in the listing Grid screenProgramming from the Grid screen Schedule screenInfo screen Programming from the Schedule screenEditor screen Setup screenSetup View DemoCode Playback from an optical discDiscs you can use DiscsPlaying a DVD video disc Opening/closing the tray using the remote controlInserting a disc Over to the actual TV channel during PlaybackPress the Play G R button Playing a DVD+RW/ +R discPlaying an audio CD MP3 CD display Playing an MP3 CDPlaying a Super Video CD Cannot playback SuperVideo CDsSearching on disc DVD, SVCD, CD Additional playback featuresGeneral Still picture DVD, SVCD, CDRepeat/Shuffle play DVD, Svcd Scan feature DVDSearch by time DVD, Svcd Passage aCamera angle DVD Zoom feature DVD, SvcdF symbol will be hidden Select the audio language DVD, SvcdSubtitles DVD Adding a disc to the Disc Manager Disc Manager DMGeneral information Removing discs from the Disc Manager Why do I need to label the discs?Disc contents are not deleted What do the displays on the screen mean? Searching for a title in the Disc ManagerSearching discs See the message Insert disc number on my screenAuto delete Playback from the HDDMedia Browser Change order in the media browser Colour key functionality in the Media BrowserTime Shift Buffer What is the advantage from 1 hour and 6 hours?Time Shift Buffer HDD bufferBy time Additional playback featuresFeature It is not possible to select Time searchUseful information Recoding modeRecording on the HDD Preferences/ChaptersRecording with data from Guide Plus+ system Start manual recordingsFlush/erase the Time Shift Buffer Recording without data from Guide Plus+ systemEnd recordings Recordings from the Time Shift BufferRed light around the record button n 0 is flashing Recording from a camcorder connected to the front socketsHow can I delete the changes? Copy protection Recording from a video recorder/DVD playerStop h N Please observeDirect record does not work or recording starts from EXT1 Direct RecordDirect Record on or off 6End with System Menu aAutomatic recording from a satellite receiver sat recording Way compatibility Recording on a DVD+RW, DVD+RYou can use Jump Back T , Jump FWD W What is the order of archiving?Archiving storing titles on a DVD+RW, DVD+R Interrupt the processWhat happens with DVD+R discs? Finalising a DVD+RProtect disc against accidental recordings Using the Time Shift Buffer Programming a recording TimerWhat is VPS/PDC? What do I need to know about VPS/PDC?Programming recordings with the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ systemPlease enter programme number appears on the screen Setting up repeat recordingsProgramming recordings with the ShowView System Activate VPS/PDCManual programmed recordings Delete programmed recording How to change or delete a programmed recording TimerCancel a programmed recording in progress Changing the TV channelEdit title on HDD Delete titles/recordings from the HDDChange the name of the title Editing the title stored on the HDDTitle name Clear chaptersEnter characters using Editing the recorded nameInsert chapter markers Divide titleInsert/remove chapter markers Chapter is visible and can be hidden with the blue button G Hide chapters sectionsRemove chapter marker OK L Archiving of the edited title symbol aHow can I change delete the markers? My Index-screen looks different Edit title DVD+RW, DVD+RIndex picture of the recording Will appear on the screen Insert chapter markersCan markers be set on a DVD+R disc? 3To stop this function, press EditNumber 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? Dividing titlesEditing recording titles name How can I enter the characters with the buttons 0..9 ?Can titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Playing the entire titleErasing recordings/titles Press Disc Menu B Disc information and statusDisc name DVD+RW Discs EditingDVD+R discs Menu overview PictureSet up User preferences / settings Zoom Record modeAudio Time searchHDD buffer Camera modeChapters Sat recordJump forward Safety SlotInstallation Jump backTV shape User preferences /settingsPicture settings Black level shiftScart video Sound settingsNight mode Digital outputLanguage settings Additional settingsAuto resume Disk feature menuAccess Control Finalise discChild lock Access control Child LockChild lock HDD, DVD, Svcd DiscCountry Parental level control DVDParental level control What do the ratings mean?Changing the PIN code Have forgotten my codeField for temporary messages Symbols in the menu barInformation on the screen of your TV BarType symbols Symbols in the Media BrowserSymbols in the Time Shift Buffer Mode symbolsMessages in the DVD recorder display Symbols on your DVD recorder displayDVD recorder display An empty title on a DVD+RW, DVD+R is selected Before you call an engineer BImportant100 No playback on DVD recorder101 Press GUIDE/TV JPROBLEM/HINTS Solution 102Press Browser HDD H and then System Menu a 103Hidden scenes on a DVD+RW are still visible on my End with System Menu aFirst press Disc Menu B then System Menu a 104Have forgotten End with System Menu a EnglishNtsc Glossary105 PAL106 Remote control codes Finlux 208, 209, 211, 212, 250 333, 334 332 283108 MGA109 3103 605 4521/000Technical data Audio Format DVD/CD playbackDvdr 725H/00 Philips Norge AS Philips PORTUGUESA, S.A

DVDR 725H/02, DVDR 725H/00 specifications

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