Quick start, Switching on, Manual recording | Philips DVDR1500

Quick start

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Recording and playback are the basic functions of your DVD Recorder. In this chapter the elementary operations for recording or playing a disc are presented separately for quick reference purposes.

Detailed information on different modes, settings and features can be found in the chapter ‘Operation’.

Switching on

•Switch on the TV and select the TV’s Video In channel (see operation manual for your TV).

•Press B STANDBY/ON to turn on the Recorder. The initial setup will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder. See initial setup.

•Make sure the clock is set. See ‘Installation - time/date adjustment.’

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STANDBY/ON

Manual recording

Checking input

Normally, the DVD Recorder displays the contents of the current disc on the screen. However, if you want to view TV channels, press the TUNER button so that TV programming appears on the TV.

Make sure your TV is on the correct Video In channel. Press TUNER again to return to disc viewing only at the Recorder.

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch Recording)

1Insert a recordable DVD+RW disc.

2Press TUNER to see TV channels through the DVD Recorder.

3Use CHANNEL 3 or CHANNEL 4 (on the Recorder) or P+, P- or the digit buttons 0-9(on the remote control) to select the channel you wish to record.

4Press RECORD twice.

‰ The end time of the recording shows in the timer box on the TV screen. The remaining recording time shows in the status box on the TV screen and on the display.

Recording

1Press / OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

2 Insert a recordable DVD+RW disc. Press / OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

3 Press TUNER to see TV channels through the DVD Recorder.

4 Press CHANNEL 3 or CHANNEL 4 (on the Recorder) or P+, P- or the digit buttons 0-9(on the remote control) to select the channel you wish to record.

5 Press RECORD.

‰‘RECORD’ shows on the display.

6Press 9 STOP to stop recording. ‰ ‘RECORD’ flashes on the display.

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5Press RECORD repeatedly to set up long recordings in 30 minutes increments, up to four hours.

6Or, press the 9 STOP button to stop recording.

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Philips DVDR1500 warranty Quick start, Switching on, Manual recording

Contents

For fast help, call us first Page Warranty Verification Important safety instructions General Information Laser safety For Customer UsePage English Françaisx Español English Contents Playback OperationRecording Access control Managing disc contentTroubleshooting Glossary Introduction DVD Recorder Box contents PlacementCleaning discs Remote control Installation Connecting to the antenna or Cable TV signalConnecting to a TV Connections back of your DVD Recorder Connecting to audio Equipment Video Y/C connectionVideo Cvbs connection Digital Multi-channel sound Connecting to other equipment optional Connecting to a receiver equipped with Dolby Pro LogicConnecting to a TV with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder Connecting to a receiver with two channel analog stereo Camcorder connection Power supplyConnections Front Your DVD Recorder optional First time setup Initial setup Manual settingMenu language Audio language TV Shape Automatic TV Channel Search Manual recording Switching onQuick start Timer programming Timer programming with ’VCR Plus+’Timer programming without VCR Plus+ Press u right cursor Playing a pre-recorded DVD- Video disc Playing a recordable DVD+RW discPoint at which you it stopped the last time by To stop playback at any time, press 9 Stop Functional overview Front of Recorder RF connection to antenna/cable TV signal Back of RecorderOUT Coax coaxial Space free around the vents Display CH Alternate Channel switches to previous TV channel Displays the Timer menuSwitches between different values in a menu Delete last entry/clear a Timer Acknowledge menu selection Operation Important notes for operationDisc types Loading discs System menu bar On-screen display informationDiscs unsuitable for recording or playing User preference menu icons User preference menu operationTemporary feedback icons Status box Tuner info boxDisc type icons Disc status icons Timer info box Index Picture Screen Other title Setting user preferences Picture settingsUser preferences Black level shift Language settings Feature settings Remote Control settings Record settings Installation Update/Re-install TV channelsAdd and delete TV channels VCR Plus+ ch Time/Date Automatic Manually Manual recording of a TV channel RecordingBefore you start recording Manual audio control TProessTexitIMER Timer recording with ’VCR Plus+’ If a timer recording is incorrect Timer recording without ‘VCR Plus+’Solution Press u right cursor to select Ch How to check or alter a Timer Recording How to clear a timer blockHow to stop a Time Recording in progress Press Clear Playback Playing a pre-recorded DVD Video discPlaying a Super Video CD To stop play at any time, press 9 Stop Moving to another chapter/index General featuresMoving to another title/track Search Slow MotionStill Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Repeat Repeat A-BScan Time search Menus on the disc Special DVD-Video featuresZoom Special VCD features Camera Angle SubtitlesPlayback Control PBC Changing the audio language Repeat track/disc Playing an Audio CDPause Scan Access control Authorizing discs when Child Lock is activatedChild Lock DVD and VCD Activating/deactivating the child lock Parental Level DVD-Video only Locking Discs that were formerly UnlockedActivating/Deactivating Parental Control Insert the disc Country Changing the 4-digit code Disc Information Screen Managing disc content DVD+RW onlyTitle settings Disc Settings Disc nameProtection Erase disc Favorite Scene Selection Edit during playback Append recording Inserting Chapter Markers during recordingDivide a title Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Two languages are ‘mixed’ when recording From a stereo VCR No new title can be recorded Instructions Diagnosis programSystem limitations Glossary Term Explanation Video TitleTruSurround TV system English Page Specifications DVD+REWRITABLE Disc Format Philips