Philips 7819901511 Overview

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Overview

Disc Types Supported

Recordable DVD discs are divided into two categories: ‘plus(+)’and ‘minus(-)’ formats. Within these two groups, discs

are further classiﬁed as ‘write-once’ discs(+R or -R)on which the blank sections are used for recording once only, and

‘rewritable’ discs(+RW or -RW) on which the recording sections can be erased and used for recording new content repeat-

edly. Refer to the following table for the disc types supported by this DVD recorder.

Application Disc Type Disc Logo Information

Playback

DVD-Video

Preset DVD-Video discs with supported region

code (Supported region code is printed on the rear

panel of recorder).

DVD+R/+RW

Discs written in DVD-Video or DVD+VR format

and ﬁnalized, or with JPEG/MP3/WMA/MPEG-4

ﬁles.

DVD-R/-RW

Video CD

(VCD)

CDs for video ﬁles recorded with CD sound, VHS

quality, MPEG-1 compression technology.

Super Video CD

(SVCD)

CDs for video ﬁles recorded with CD sound, SVHS

quality, MPEG-2 compression technology.

Audio CD

CDs for music ﬁles recorded in digital signal,

featuring better audio quality, less distortion and

less deterioration of audio quality over time.

CD-R/-RW

Finalized CD-R-/RW discs recorded in Audio CD

or Video CD formats, or with JPEG/MP3/WMA/

MPEG-4 ﬁles.

Recording /

Timer Recording DVD+R/+RW

DVD+R/+RW discs in DVD+VR format

DVD-R/-RW

DVD-R/-RW discs in DVD+VR format

 The DVD-Video/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW logos are trademarks of the respective compa-

nies.

 For best results, use discs with the above logos. This DVD recorder may not play back other discs correctly. Do not use

irregular-shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the recorder.

 It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW in all cases due to the type of

disc or condition of the recording.

Contents

Main Table of Contents Overview Recommended Disc List Glossary Reference Important Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions and Others Warnings, Cautions and Others Overview Disc Types Supported Overview Unplayable Disc Types Media Files Formats Supported Knowing Your DVD Recorder Front-Panel Connections Connecting Up Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Using Remote Control Connecting up Your DVD Recorder Step 1: Connecting Antenna/Satellite Cables Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cable Step 2: Connecting the Video Cable Cord Connecting to External Devices Connecting to VCR/V8 Cam- corder/DVD Player Connecting to DV (Digital Camcorder) Introducing System Setup How to set up the settings? Getting Started Page Page Setting TV Channels Setting Aspect Ratio Setting Parental Control How to Set Password: Advanced System Setup Using Channel Editor Moving up/down TV Channels Inserting TV Channels Swapping TV Channels Renaming TV Channels Enabling/Disabling TV Channels Fine-Tuning TV Channels Setting the G-Code System Setting up G-Code System Easier Application & Access Tools Introducing Tools Using Tools: Play Playing Files Using Tools: Timer Recordg Normal Timer Recording Using Tools: Record Timer Recording through G-Code System Using Tools: Disc Tools Erase Finalize (Make Compatible) On-Screen Input Keypad Introducing On-Screen Input Keypad Using On-Screen Input Keypad Naming a New Title or File Renaming a Title or File Recording Recording: Step by Step Correctly connect all the cables Choose a recordable disc with enough space Format the disc Recording from TV Recording from External Devices Recording from VCR/V8 Cam- corder/DVD Player Recording from DV (Digital Camcorder) One-Touch Recording Page Timer Recording Timer Recording Introducing Timer Record Menu Date/Time Mode If you would like to delete a timer program set previ- Setting Timer Program (Date/Time Mode) Timer Recording Setting Timer Program (G-Code Mode) If you would like to delete a timer program set Notice for Timer Recording Playback Playback: Step by Step Place a disc in the DVD recorder Start playback Change the item you want to play Introducing Navigation Menu General operation Slow Motion Search Playback Angle Information A-B Repeat Subtitle/Audio Digital Video Support MPEG-4 Supporting Formats Playing MPEG-4 Files Subtitle of MPEG-4 Files DivX VOD Step 1: Applying for a User Account Step 2: Registering Your DVD Recorder Step 3: Selecting Video Files Step 4: Playing Video Files Editing Introducing Edit Menu Editing Titles Naming a Title Protecting a Title Erasing a Title Overwriting a Title Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Specications Reference Guide to Recording Options Recording Mode & Recording Time Timer Recording Frequency Glossary Glossary Page Recommended Disc List DVD+R DVD+RW Recommended Disc List The following is a list of recommended DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,and DVD-RW discs for recording. DVD-R DVD-RW