General Information, Introduction, Region codes | Philips DVDR615

General Information

Introduction

Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD+RW or DVD+R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players.

Please take the time to read this user manual before using your DVD recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.

Helpful Hints:

–If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the chapter 'Troubleshooting'.

–If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are given in the guarantee booklet.

Accessories supplied

–Remote control and batteries

–Audio/Video (AV) cables

–Antenna cable

–Quick Use Guide

Region codes

DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code.

	This device will only play	ALL
	Region 1 DVDs or DVDs	ALL
	manufactured to be played in all
	regions (‘ALL’.) DVDs from
	other regions cannot be played	1
	on this DVD recorder.	1
	on this DVD recorder.

About YesDVDTM

YesDVD™ software allows you to create DVDs with professional quality features at the touch of a button on the remote control, including:

–Easy-to-use picture menus for easy scene selection.

–Case coversheet with a picture index from your recording.

–Music videos made from your recording.

This DVD recorder comes with an evaluation version (3 free trials) of YesDVD software. To purchase an

Activation Code for unlimited use, place your completed YesDVD recording into a PC with a DVD drive and follow instructions on the PC screen. You can also visit www.yesdvd.com, or call toll free 1-877-4YESDVD.

Refer to pages 41~43 to learn how to create a YesDVD.

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Philips DVDR615 user manual General Information, Introduction, Accessories supplied, Region codes

Contents

Need help fast? Guarantees that your date Youll receive notification Returning the enclosed card By registering your productFor Customer Use Speciﬁed by the manufacturer Only use attachments/accessoriesUse only with the cart, stand EL 6475-E005 04/01 English LaserFrançais For Customer Use G l i s h Special Functions Table of Contents Editing/Finalizing Recording Setup Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs About recycling Refer to pages 41~43 to learn how to create a YesDVD Accessories suppliedGeneral Information Introduction Setting the TV to the correct video in channel Connecting to TVGeneral Selecting a suitable connection to your TV Option 1 Using Y Pb Pr jacks Connecting to TV cont’dFirst installation menu Press STANDBY-ON2 on the DVD Recorder to turn it on Helpful Hint Proceed to page 24 to continue the first installation Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal Option 2 Using S-Video Y/C jack Option 3 Using Video Cvbs jack Option 4 Using Antenna jacks only Connecting to Additional Devices Using the input sockets IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2Connecting a Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box Connecting a VCR/DVD player Connecting Additional Devices cont’d Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks Option 1 Using DV in jackOption 2 Using S-VIDEO In or Video In jack Using analog audio output Connecting to Additional Devices cont’dJacks Stereo Remote Control Remote Control cont’d Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters Using the remote control to operate the system Jacks behind the flap Front PanelVideo @ L/R Audio First Installation Installing the DVD RecorderLanguage and Country menu appears on the TV 169 Letterbox Panscan Time and Date menu appears on the TV Installing the DVD Recorder cont’dCheck if the information on the menu is Correct § Press 4 to select Done and press OK to save the changes TV channel programming Setting favorite TV channelsAutomatic TV channel search Press 4 repeatedly to select Set-up Selecting the channel input signal Setting up VCR Plus+ channelsAntenna Select this if you connected an antenna signal Repeat steps 5~6 to search for other TV channels Manual time/date settings Setting the time and dateAutomatic time/date settings Select Smart Clock and press 2 to confirm Setting the language Playable discs PlaybackInserting a disc MP3-CD Starting disc playback Playback cont’dPlaying a DVD video disc Playing a Super Video CDs Playing an MP3 CD Playing a DVD+RW discPlaying a picture disc slide show Playable Jpeg picture disc Using Toolbar options Additional Playback FeaturesTime search Changing subtitle language TV programming mode Additional Playback Features cont’dSwitching camera angles Changing audio soundtrack language Changing to another title/ chapter/track Pausing playback / slow motion play Repeat play Selecting various play modeRepeating a specific segment A-B Shuffle play Press 3 4 to select the setting for Recording Recording settingsRecording Discs for recording Recording cont’d Recording mode Recording languagePress 1 to confirm Inserting chapter markers Manual recording Filter mode Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV Pausing a recordingDeleting a recording Use 1 2 3 4 to select an entry in the menu Creating a YesDVD disc YesDVDTMPrinting aYesDVD customized case coversheet Tips The YesDVD disc is playable on other DVD players Enables or disables YesDVD functionality YesDVD setup and software registrationRegister Status Provides general information about YesDVD AboutYesDVDTM Start time Timer RecordingStop time Date Record mode Timer Recording cont’dRepeat Programming recording from a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box Programming recordings with VCR Plus+ System CancelVCR Plus+ Clear Changing a programmed recording Deleting a programmed recordingChange About editing Editing/Finalizing RecordingIndex Picture screens Color coded buttons functions Changing the disc/title name Editing/Finalizing Recording cont’dMaking the editing compatible DVD+RW Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an Unfinalized DVD+R Hiding unwanted chapter To cancel the hidden chaptersHide Show Editing/Finalising Recording cont’d Editing chapter merge/split/hideEditing title divide/append/Index picture Photo editing StopDeleting chapter markers Browsing the disc Using the Browser Using the Browser cont’d Browsing the picture discAdding pictures to an album Changing the picture order within an album Deleting an albumDeleting picture in an album Select this to activate zoom mode Zoom mode Changing the slide show settingsSelect this to toggle between repeat on and off Speed Down / Speed Up System Menu Preferences Accessing to the Preferences optionsRecording YesDVDTM Features AccessSystem Menu Preferences cont’d Disc System Menu Setup Accessing to the Setup optionsSystem Time-date System Menu Setup cont’dAnalog channels Video output 96 kHz ProgressiveAudio output Digital output About Access Control Setting Access ControlSetting or changing the pin code Setting the country of origin Activating/Deactivating the child lock Setting Access Control cont’dChildLock Authorizing discs Restricting playback by Parental Control Press 4 to select Level and press 2 to enter its optionsRating explanations Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Problem Solution Troubleshooting cont’d Troubleshooting cont’d Message Collision appears Power Supply Timer RecordingDisc types Front Connections Record modes Following symbols/messages may Display panel symbols/messagesAppear on your DVD recorder display 0000 Display panel symbols/messages cont’d Glossary Philips Limited Warranty Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, USA 3139 246 Print in China SgpJP-0434-37-1