Philips DVDR520H/75 Before recording, Recording television programs

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RECORDING

Before recording

Cautions:

1.This DVD recorder records on both DVD+R/+RW discs and the built-in HDD.

2.Please use recommended recordable DVD+R/RW discs to ensure the best recording quality.

3.DVD+R is a write-once DVD disc.

4.DVD+RW is a re-writable DVD disc.

5.You cannot add new recording to DVD+R discs after the disc is finalized.

6.In some cases, you may not be able to add new recording to the recordable DVD discs that contain contents written on other DVD recorders.

To stop recording

When you press [ STOP] , it may take a few moments for recording to stop and the session to close.

To pause recording

Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording, and press [ PAUSE] again to resume recording.

Recording television programs

1.Press [STANDBY-ON] to turn the unit on.

2.Press the [HDD/DVD] button to set the target

device as “HDD” or “DVD.”

If “DVD” is selected as the target device, press [ OPEN/ CLOSE] to open the disc tray and insert a recordable DVD disc. Press the button again to close the tray.

When you insert a new recordable DVD disc, the DVD recorder automatically starts the disc preparation process.

3.Press [SOURCE] and press [p] [q] to select “TV” as the signal-input source.

4.Press [ CH +] [ CH - ] or press [p] [q] to select the TV channel you want to record.

Notes:

You can also use the numbered buttons to select a channel.

4.Press [RECORD] to start recording.

When recording is completed it may take a few moments for the session to close.

To change the recording mode before recording:

Press [SYSTEM MENU] button.

To change the TV Audio setting before recording:

Press [SETUP] button.

Notes:

The new setting can't change the current recording mode but will be activated during the next recording session.

To check the disc status while recording

Press [DISPLAY] , the recording information appears.

Recording continues until you stop the recording or when the

DVD disc or the HDD is full.

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Contents Table of Contents Grounding or Polarization Important Safety InstructionsProducts with 525P Progressive Scan Outputs Legal Notices Regarding Macrovision’s Property RightsUnplayable disc types Disc InformationTo install batteries Remote ControlControls and Displays Remote sensorHDD Indicator DVD IndicatorDVD+R indicator For reference onlyTUNERTV/ANTENNA Jacks Digital Audio OUT Optical JackAC In Terminal Connecting to a TV with Composite jacks Connecting to the antenna outlet and the televisionConnections Before making connectionsConnecting to a TV via Component out Connecting to a TV via S-Video outConnecting to a TV with component jacks Connecting to a TV with a S-Video jackConnecting to a digital audio device Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier or receiverFor Better Audio Quality Digital out opticalConnecting the cable box/satellite box and television Connecting Satellite Receiver or Cable BOXSetting video output in System category Setting the date and time in System categorySetting Aspect ratio in Playback category Setting Audio in Audio categoryFine-tuning TV channels manually TV Channel SetupTV channel scanning Editing TV channels manuallyMoving up or moving down the TV channel Channel EditorSwapping TV channels Inserting TV channelsTurning on or turning off TV channels manually Setting up the G-CodesystemPlayback video files Guide Menu PlaybackPlayback music files Playback picture filesPlayback pictures with music Guide Menu PLAYBACK, RecordPlayback the last recorded title on HDD only Record on the HDDTimer Record Date/Time Setting Guide Menu RECORD, Timer RecordRecord on DVD Press pq to select Once, Daily, or WeeklyTimer Record G-CodeSetting Guide Menu Timer RecordGuide Menu Timer RECORD, Copy Copy From HDD to DVDCopy From DVD to HDD Before recording RecordingRecording television programs To check the disc status while recordingUsing Guide Using uPLAYAdding new recordings Change Chapter IntervalsBefore starting to record Recording from a VCR or CamcorderTo start recording Front panel and rear panel connectionUse Guide Menu to record DV signal Before you start to record DV contentsOne-touch recording DV recordingDV control DV Recording Con’tTimer Record Prior to timer recordSetting the timer To check the recording status while Timer Record is active Timer Record using the G-CodesystemIf you enter a wrong selection Press t u pq to select End End Time, and then press OKTimer Record Record and Play Flex TimeDuring recording, press uPLAY If you want to stop recording, press Stop for a second timeBasic playback PlaybackNavigation operation Example for DVD-VIDEOTIME0 1 2 7 3 Playing back video title Video Title Playback by BrowserPlaying back music files Music File PLAYBACK, Picture File Playback by BrowserPlaying back MP3 files Playing back picture filesAudio CD playback Audio CD PLAYBACK, Playback Pictures and MusicPlaying Audio CDs Slide show Pictures with MusicTransfer Speed from HDD CopyBrowser menu EditNaming a title HDD and DVD Protecting a title HDD and DVDSplitting a title HDD and DVD+RW disc Setting a title thumbnail HDD and DVDMerging two titles into one HDD and DVD+RW disc Erasing a title HDD and DVDErasing Chapter Mark Inserting chapter markHiding Chapter Erase Disk ToolsFinalize make compatible For DVD+R discDefragment HDD only CleanUp Disk HDD onlyGUI Operation Record Quality To exit the System menuChapter Mark Fine Tune -- -24 ~ -1 0 +1 ~ +24Glossary Disc Types Supported Read Only SpecificationsMode Audio Format Supported Playback