How does Direct Record work? | Philips DVDR80 instruction

Direct Record

Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the DVD recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched DVD recorder takes the current TV channel from the TV set via the scart cable.

You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section 'Direct record'.

How does Direct Record work?
The DVD recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV set with its
stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it
switches the DVD recorder to the corresponding programme number and
starts recording.
Please do not change channel on the TV during the search. This could affect	?
the tuning of the DVD recorder.	?

1On the TV set, select the programme number you want make the recording from.

2Press REC/OTR n with the DVD recorder switched off.

	aThe display will read ''
	b The DVD recorder is comparing its saved TV channels with those of the
	TV set. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set while '' is
	shown in the display.
	a'' appears in the display
	b This TV channel could not be found in the DVD recorder's memory.
	Check that all TV channels saved on the TV set are available on the DVD
	recorder. If required, save any missing channels. Please read 'Manual TV
	channel search' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.
	b Check the connectors at both ends of the scart cable.
	b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used
	for video signals.	Problem
	b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature.	Problem
3
3	Stop recording with STOP h .

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Philips DVDR80 manual How does Direct Record work?, Appears in the display

Contents

Page Page REC/OTR n Remote controlTimer s Standby m Additional TV functions Front of the device STANDBY-ON m Output sockets AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Behind the flap at the right corner on the frontBack of the unit Output socket G Symbols on your DVD recorder displayOutput sockets Digital Audio OUT Coaxial digital audio output Messages in the DVD recorder display Maximum number of titles on a disc is Safe Record Page Table of contents Timer Phil ProblemAIntroduction Dear Philips customer What can DVD+RW do? What is a DVD?How good is the resolution of DVD compared with VHS? What can the DVD+R do? Playback only Discs you can usePlayback and recording Regional code Technical dataAccessories Laser You run the risk of getting an electric shock CD lens cleaner discs should therefore not be used Cleaning the discsCan I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder? Special functions of your DVD recorder Introduction Model no Important information for customers in Great Britain BConnecting the DVD recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set Tip Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link ATime, Year, Month, Date appears on the TV screen ProblemAI can see more installation menus on my TV set Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link My TV set shows me a selection menu for the scart socket Connecting with an S AMy screen is empty Connecting with videoCVBS cable Connecting the DVD recorder Connecting a video recorder, DVD player CConnecting additional devicesConnecting additional devices to the second scart socket Please note To TV-I/O socket Connecting additional devices only via aerial cableWhy cant I use the VCR, to VCR,... socket? Best picture quality Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio socketsConnect camcorder to the front sockets Very good picture quality Connecting audio devices to the digital audio sockets Digital multi sound DInstalling your DVD recorder Initial installation Why do I have to select a country? Which screen formats can I select? Decoder Using a satellite receiverSatellite receiver ASound may be distorted on some TV channels How do I allocate the decoder for Easy Link? How do I switch the decoder off again?Allocating a decoder Pb Pr/YUV cable Connection using a component videoWhich setting should I choose? Manual TV channel search Manual search with EasyLink How can I change the namel of a TV channel? What is NICAM?Dont know the channel for my TV station How can I change the TV system of the TV channel? My TV set has Easylink Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberSorting TV channels automatically Follow TV Using Standby m Deleting sorting Automatic TV channel search Autoinstall Deleting TV channels Teletext clock resets automaticallyEasyLink Setting the language Which settings can I choose? Recording audio switching over Sound Setting the time and date Country/City Language EThe Guide Plus+ SystemGeneral information Setting up the Guide Plus+ System Setup Others appears on the screen in the country setting Cannot enter a local post code AMy brand is not included in the list Installation of the External receiverWhich types can I choose? How do I find the right position? Connecting G transmitterAMy external receiver is connected only via aerial cable Want to install additional external receivers AMy external receiver does not display the programme number Continue set Calling up the Guide Plus+ System Using the Guide Plus+ System GeneralNavigating the Guide Plus+ System Closing the Guide Plus+ System Info button Grid screenFunction buttons colour buttons Record red button Function buttons colour buttons in the Grid screenWatch green button Home blue button ANo Program was found appears on the screen Search screenColours of the categories Left tile Schedule screenFunction buttons colour buttons in the Schedule screen Center tile Left tile Info screenEditor screen Right tile Setup screen Entering the TV of an external receiver Menu bar Symbols in the menu barFOn information Sound Frame advance Slow motion Fast forward Search by time Field for temporary messages Disc type symbolsVideo No disc Error Status field Tuner information box Operating mode symbolsTimer information box Inserting a disc GPlaybackGeneral notes on playback Opening/closing the tray using the remote control Playing a DVD video disc Can see the message Playing a DVD+RW/ +R discPlaying an audio CD Audio CD display Playing an MP3 CD When creating MP3 CDs please note the followingAdditional playback features Important notes for playback Playing a Super Video CD Changing to another title/chapter HAdditonal playback featuresSearch feature via menu bar Searching a disc Search by time Still pictureSlow motion Frame advance via menu bar AThe time entered will flash on the screen Repeat/Shuffle playRepeating a passage a AThe F symbol will be hidden Scan featureZoom feature Camera angle Select the audio language Subtitles How many discs can I save in the Disc Manager? IDisc Manager DMAdding a disc to the Disc Manager Adding child discs Disc contents are not deleted Removing discs from the Disc Manager AI see the message Insert disc number on my screen Searching for a title in the Disc ManagerWhat do the displays on the screen mean? Searching discs See the message Insert disc number on my screen Number. Please insert the appropriate disc Searching for a blank sectionSee the message Insert disc number on the screen JManual recording Please refer to section Recording without automatic switchRecording with automatic switch Which discs can I use for recording? Recording without automatic switch Display will read Interrupt recording PauseInsert chapter markers Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible Preventing accidental erasing of discs Recording with automatic switch OTR oneHow can I cancel the recording time I have just entered? How can I check the remaining recording time? Lining up recordings within a title assemble cut Can I select the recording type via a menu as well? Selecting the recording type QualityWhich recording types can I choose? Switching off Sat Recording Automatic recording from a satellite receiver Sat recording Appears in the display Direct RecordHow does Direct Record work? Switching Direct Record on or off KManaging the disc contents Hiding chapters Favorite Scene SelectionInsert chapter markers One.Problem Switching quickly How can I select different chapters? Deleting chapter markersChanging the index picture Can I divide titles on DVD+R discs? Dividing titlesEditing recording titles name Can titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Playing the entire titleErasing recordings/titles Disc settings Changing the disc name Finalising DVD+R discs Settings for menu does not appearFinishing editing AFinalise disc does not appear Erase DVD+RW disks What do I need to know about VPS/PDC? LProgramming a recording TimerWhat is VPS/PDC? Programming a recording Timer Programming recordings with the Guide Plus+ System Programming recordings with the Video Plus+ System You can also program TV shows that you just want to watch AVIDEO Plus+ system appears on the screen Action button M1 , M2 , M2x , M3 , M4 , M6 , M8 Programming recordings without the Video Plus+ System How can I correct wrong entries? Selecting a TV channel from the listing Using Or P+ aChanges using the colour buttons Select Changing the TV channel How to change or delete a programmed recording TimerDelete programmed recording Prolonging finish time Recordings Problem solving for programmedNexTView Link Disc settings Recording settings Installation MUser preferences Picture settings Which settings can I select? For devices with analogue audio input Language settingsFor receivers/amplifiers with digital multi sound decoders For devices with Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder Additional settings Status box Remote Control settings Disk feature menu Activating/deactivating child lock NAccess control Child LockChild lock DVD and VCD Parental level control DVD video only Authorising a discLocking unlocked discs Activating/deactivating parental level control What do the ratings mean? Changing the countrySYSTEM-MENU Changing the PIN code Have forgotten my code OBefore you call an engineer BImportant Work ProgrammedRecording does not Press GUIDE/TV External receiver Connected hi Other disc errors DVD+RWDistorted sound Coming from a Amplifier DVD+R, Disc Other disc errorsFlickers when a DVD+R Index screenPage Philips CE, The Philips Centre Dvdr 80/051Consumer Information Centre Philips Iberia, S.A