Playback (cont’d)

Playing a DVD+R(W) disc

1Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc.

If the disc content menu appears on

the TV

2Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the menu and select a title to play, then press PLAY 2.

3To stop playback, press STOP 9.

Helpful Hint:

– If the message 'EMPTY DISC' appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.

Playing an MP3 CD

1Insert an MP3 CD.

If the disc content menu appears on

the TV

2Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the menu and select the album and track to play, then press PLAY 2.

3During playback, you can press ∞ / § to select the next/previous track.

4To stop playback, press STOP 9.

The number of albums appears on the display.

Helpful Hints:

Only the first session of a multi-session CD will be played back.

Further information on the album, track and artist will also be displayed on the TV if included in the ID tag.

Playing a picture disc (slide show)

You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other at adjustable intervals.

1Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, DVD+RW, DVD+R).

If the picture overview appears on the TV

2Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the menu and select a photo roll folder to play.

3Press PLAY 2 to start the slide show

playback.

OR

Press OK to show 12 thumbnail pictures. You can use 1 2 3 4 to select a picture file, then press PLAY 2 to begin playback.

4During playback, you can select to zoom, flip or rotate the picture.

Press EDIT and followed by the corresponds colour coded button on the remote control.

5To stop playback, press STOP 9. The picture overview appears.

Supported JPEG picture formats

This DVD recorder can read JPEG pictures stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, or DVD.

File format:

The file extension has to be '*.JPG' and not '*.JPEG'.

It can only display DCF-standard still pictures or JPEG pictures e.g.TIFF. It cannot play back moving pictures, Motion JPEG, progressive JPEG and other formats, or pictures in formats other than JPEG, or pictures associated with sound e.g. AVI-files.

It may require longer time for the DVD recorder to display the disc content on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.

E n g l i s h

TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.

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Philips DVDR612/97 user manual Playing a DVD+RW disc, Playing an MP3 CD, Playing a picture disc slide show

DVDR612, DVDR612/97 specifications

The Philips DVDR612/97 is a versatile and user-friendly DVD recorder designed to cater to the needs of both casual viewers and avid home theater enthusiasts. With its array of features, this device stands out as a reliable solution for recording and playing back various media formats.

One of the primary features of the DVDR612 is its capability to record high-quality video onto DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, providing users with the flexibility to create customized movie collections or backup personal footage. The unit supports a range of recording modes, allowing users to choose between standard and extended recording lengths, which optimizes storage according to their requirements. Additionally, the device is equipped with progressive scan technology, delivering superior picture quality with enhanced detail and vivid colors for an immersive viewing experience.

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