Philips DMR-EH55 Flexible Recording, Press F Rec, Playing while you are recording

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Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

∫Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording mode when copying, to fit the disc space

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.

 

 

If you try to record a 90 minute

 

 

programme in XP mode, only the

 

 

first 60 minutes will fit on the disc

4.7GB

4.7GB

and the 30 minute balance will not

get recorded.

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

 

 

≥Another disc is necessary.

If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

≥Select the channel or the external input to record.

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

 

Flexible Rec

 

Maximum recording time

 

Record in FR mode.

 

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

 

 

This is the maximum recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set rec. time

 

8 Hour 00 Min.

 

 

time in EP (8 Hours) mode.

 

Start

 

Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the recording time.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

≥Recording starts.

≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

 

XP

 

SP

the display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP

 

 

 

 

EP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To exit the screen without recording

 

e.g., HDD

Press [RETURN].

 

 

 

 

 

To stop recording partway

Remaining

 

HDD

 

Press [∫].

time of

 

REC 0:59

 

 

ARD

 

To show the remaining time

recording

 

 

 

M 1 / M 2

 

Press [STATUS].

 

 

L R

 

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

programmes

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

 

 

 

To stop play

 

Press [∫].

 

To stop recording

television

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

 

To stop timer recording

 

2 seconds after play stops

 

1 Press [∫].

Recording

Simultaneous rec and play

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].

 

Playing a title previously recorded while recording—

 

 

 

≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press

 

[DRIVE SELECT].

 

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

 

recording.

 

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title

 

and press [ENTER].

 

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

 

backward.

 

 

 

To stop play

 

Press [∫].

 

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

 

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

 

To stop recording

 

After play stops

 

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

 

2 If the recording is on the other drive

 

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

 

3 Press [∫].

 

To stop timer recording

 

After play stops

 

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

4Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

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Contents Example Illustration shows the model for Australia and N.ZForAustraliaandN.Z ≥The region number of this unit isForAsiaandMiddleEast If you see this symbolHow to replace the fuse Before useTable of contents DVD-Video format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording format+R DL +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information Recording modes and approximate recording timesHDD, disc and card information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played Type Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Memory Cards Structure of folders displayed by this unitImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handlingDisc and card Included accessoriesRemote control information Batteries UseForAustraliaandN.Z. Show G-CODEscreen Remote controlControl reference guide AustraliaandN.ZOpening the front panel Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsPress 2, 1 to select the item you Want to change Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress Enter when you have Finished the settingsTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select Connection and pressPress 3, 4 to select Progressive and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select On and press EnterTest by turning on the television and changing channels When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displaySet up to match your television and remote control Television operationPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Press W X CH to select the channelTo open the tray without disc finalization Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalize the discPress ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording time Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press EnterPress the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumber Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press G-CodePress PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordingsTimer recording Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press Enter To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsPress Audio Manual SkipChanging audio during play Play-only discs/Playing Playing recorded video contents/PlayingPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress 3, 4 to select the title and press Enter Selecting file type to playPlaying DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Enter Still picturesGo to step Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press Enter Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveRotate Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Start Slide ShowDisc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresPress Status Status messagesIf you select Chapter View Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterChapter operations Title operationsPartial Delete Press Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Creating playlistsChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Editing still picturesPress B to select Picture Editing still pictures Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to 9Available disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Press DeleteDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Press 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter CopyPress 3, 4 to select Copy and press Enter Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list To stop copyingTo return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingMPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD cardTo register individual still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 3, 4 to select Copy All Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Pictures and press EnterManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuPress Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press EnterEntering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child Lock Functions windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press EnterTabs Menus Options Changing the unit’s settingsOPEN/CLOSE Picture Summary of settingsChanging the unit’s settings DiscMpeg Changing the unit’s settingsDTS Others Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter TuningPress 3, 4 to select Tuning and press TV System Clock starts Clock SettingsPress Enter when you have finished the settings On the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s display Can I record from a commercially Frequently asked questionsSet up CoverTroubleshooting guide Distorted sound 14-16 Low volumeCannot switch audio Sound No soundTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide To reset the ratings level Copying, deleting and settingTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetRGB Troubleshooting guide/GlossaryGlossary Specifications Safety precautions Index
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