Philips DVDR 75 manual DVD+RW cannot be played on certain DVD players, Other disc errors

PROBLEMSOLUTION

Distorted sound coming from a connected hi amplifier

The picture is distorted or black during

playback.

No sound signal at the digital output

bThe DVD Recorder is connected to the 'Phono-input' of your amplifier: This input jack is provided only for record players without a preamplifier. Connect to a different audio input.

bThe TV system of the disc does not match that of your TV (PAL/NTSC).

bThe recording can be made in color only when the TV channels or the connected additional device sends a color signal. Black-and-white signals without color information (color subcarriers) cannot be recorded in color.

bCheck whether the sound settings match the selected inputs and the connected additional devices.

bCheck whether you have inserted an MP3 CD: In accordance with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), the digital audio output is turned off during MP3 playback. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder.

A DVD+RW cannot be played on certain DVD players

bIf a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it: Please observe the following 'Minimum recording times':

Recording mode 'M1': 5 minutes, 'M2': 10 minutes, 'M2x': 13 minutes, 'M3': 15 minutes, 'M4':

20 minutes 'M6': 30 minutes

bSome DVD players cannot playback DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by using a special function:

1Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray.

2Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is modified.

3If this fails to produce the desired result, repeat the procedure using the number button 3 on the remote control.

4 You can restore the disc to its original condition by pressing and holding 1 .

Warning!

There is a risk that you can no longer play the disc on other DVD players after this procedure. Therefore, apply this function with particular care.

Other disc errors	bIf it is	impossible to play a disc, you can try and repair it for new recordings using the
	following function. The disc will only be prepared for deletion. It will be deleted only after the
	next recording has taken place.
	1	Clean the disc.
	2	Open the disc tray with	OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the
		tray.
	3	Hold down CLEAR on	the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is
		prepared for deletion.
	4	Start recording as with an empty disc.

78