Philips DVDR600VR/37 User Manual

DVDR600VRDigital Video Disc Recorder & Video Cassette RecorderOwner’s ManualTHANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PHILIPS.NEED HELP FAST?READ YOUR QUICK-USE GUID

10 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV OnlyTV has only an Antenna In jack1Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jackon the rear of

Hookups (cont’d) 11Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver1Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jackon your C

12 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV OnlyTV has Component Video In Jacks1Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jackon the rear o

1Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jackon the rear of the Recorder.2Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder’s

14 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV OnlyTV has a yellow Video In jack1Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jackon the rear of

Hookups (cont’d) 15Connecting to a TV and a Stereo1Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jackon the rear of the Recorder.2Connect

16 Hookups (cont’d)Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo(Stereo has Dolby DigitalTMor MPEG2)1Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA

Hookups (cont’d) 17Connecting to Other Equipment for Dubbing•Use the CAM2 DV (Digital Video) IN jackto connect the Recorder to a PersonalComputer tha

STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR RECPLAY MODEMODE AUDIODISPL

Initial Setup (cont’d) 19STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR R

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20 Quick Videotape PlaybackRead and follow the steps below to play a videotape.1Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEOIN channel

Quick Disc Playback 211Press STANDBY-ONyyto turn on the Recorder.Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. Seepages 9-16.2Press the DV

22 Quick Disc RecordingThe Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R.Before you begin, set up TV channels.See pages 18 and 19 and 28.

Remote Control 23STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR RECPLAY M

FSS Button (Favorite Scene Selection) Press to display or remove theFavorite Scene Selection menuduring playback of a DVD+Ror DVD+RW. See page 54.DISP

Cassette CompartmentInsert a video cassette here.VCR light (Orange)This light appears when the Recorder is in VCRmode.You can only watch videotapes wh

26 Front PanelSTANDBY-ONPOWER ONSTOP/EJECT PLAY REW F.FWD RECORD CHANNEL D.DUBBINGDVDOPEN/CLOSESOURCE STOP PLAY RECORDIRVCR DVDONE TOUCH RECORDING ·

Rear Panel 27DVDDVD/VCRS-VIDEOAUDIOOUTDIGITALAUDIO OUTCOAXIALCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTYINOUTPBPRLRCOMPONENTVIDEO INYPBPRAUDIOINLRANTENNAINVIDEO OUTVIDEO INA

28 TV Channel ProgrammingAlthough the Recorder selects available TV channels during Initial Setup,you may want to repeat the process later if more ch

VCR Plus+®Channels 29If you intend to use the VCR Plus+®programming system, program theRecorder with your local channel information.This will only ta

Safety PrecautionsWarning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

30 Clock SettingTime/Date AutomaticThe Recorder can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBSstation. If the Recorder chooses an inco

Clock Setting (cont’d) 31Time/Date ManualIf the Recorder does not set the time and date correctly using theTime/Date Automatic feature, set the clock

32 Menu BarsYou can use the Menu Bars to access or operate some DVD or Recorderfeatures.You cannot access the Menu Bars during recording.When a Menu

Disc status iconsrecordingstoppause playpause recordingfast forwardfast reverse slow motionDisc type iconsDVD+RDVD+RWDVD-VideoSuper Video-CDVideo-CDno

Title descriptionIncludes program name (or channel/source andtime at which it was recorded), length ofrecording, the speed in which it was recorded,an

Information Boxes 35Warning boxAppears near the bottom of the TV screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 48.Tuner Information boxAp

STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR REC1 2 34 5 67 8 90EJECT36

STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR REC1 2 34 5 67 8 90EJECTSTA

STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR REC1 2 34 5 67 8 90EJECTSTA

Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 39Still Picture/Frame-by-frame PlayTo quickly pause play, press PAUSE on the remote. To advance the stillp

4 Safety Information (cont’d)IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operatinginstructions before operating the pr

STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR REC1 2 34 5 67 8 90EJECTSea

STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR REC1 2 34 5 67 8 90EJECTTim

42 Repeat, Repeat A-BRepeatYou may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs donot allow all the repeat options.You cannot play

One-Touch Recording 43● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD sothe DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.1Inse

Follow the steps below to copy a videotape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW.This will bepossible only if the videotape is not copy protected.● Before you begin, t

Timer Recording (DVD mode only) 45STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD

46 VCR Plus+®Timer Recording (DVD mode only)A PlusCode®number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TVguides next to the start time of a

Erasing Timer Recordings 47● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD sothe DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

48 Error MessagesThese messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording.CollisionThe timer recording overlaps with another timer recordin

Record One Channel/Watch Another (DVD mode) 491Press DVD REC I to record the current TV channel.2Press TV/VIDEO on the remote to put the Recorder in

Contents 5General InformationSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on aDVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title.● Before you begin,

Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51Append recordingTo add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow thesesteps.This feature is

52 Record Settings● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD sothe DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.1Press SY

Editing: Disc Information Screen 53You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW/DVD+R from the DiscInformation Screen.● Before you begin, make sure the

54 EditingSTANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR RECPLAY MODEMODE

Finalize Disc 55STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR RECPLAY MO

56 Auto Resume, Playback ControlSTANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD R

Access Control 57Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.Thisfeature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer di

58 Access Control (cont’d)Child Lock● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD sothe DVD light appears on the front of the

Access Control (cont’d) 59•The Access Control screen willappear when you try to play aLocked Disc. If you do not knowyour code, press STOP C.Then,sel

6 IntroductionWelcome!Your Philips DVD and Video Cassette Recorder records both DVD+RW/DVD+R and videotapes, butalso plays prerecorded videotapes, DV

60 Access Control (cont’d)Parental LevelFollow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs toplay.● Before you begin, make sure

Access Control (cont'd) 61Change CountryIf a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for thecountry specified on the Dis

62 DVD Recorder Features Menu ● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD sothe DVD light appears on the front of the Record

• If your TV does not support progressive functionand you have accidentally activated theprogressive scan, there will be a blank screen.You can deacti

64 Digital OutputAfter connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you mayneed to change the Recorder’s Digital Output setting. Look to s

Analog Output 65STANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR RECPLAY MO

66 Language SettingsIn the Language menu, select a different language for the Audio soundtrackor Subtitles of a DVD. Or, change the language of the R

Night Mode, Remote Control Used 67Remote Control Used1Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top leftcorner of the menu bar at the top of the TV

68 VCR Status DisplaysSTANDBY-ONOKMENUMENUDISC SYSTEMCHANNELTV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSEDVDVCR CLEARMONITORVCR Plus +/TIMERRETURNSELECTPLAYSTOP DVD RECVCR RECP

Videotape Recording 69•The VCR will record in a presetvolume.•Pause will switch to Stop afterfive minutes to protect the VCRand the videotape from da

DVD-RAM DVD-AudioLook for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will or will not play or record onthe Philips DVD and Video Cassette

70 Record One Channel/Watch Another (VCR)31Press VCR REC I to record the current TV channel in VCRmode. Details are on page 69.2Press TV/VIDEO once

One-Touch Recording (VCR) 71•The remaining recording time willappear on the VCR display panelduring an OTR. Press DISPLAY tosee it on the TV screen.•

72 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)•If you use the AUDIO and VIDEOIN jacks on the back of Recorder2, press CHANNELK/Ltoselect EXT2 at step 5. EXT2 will

Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This will bepossible only if the DVD is not copy protected.Before you begin:● Put a videotape in

74 Recording from External Devices (VCR)•No DVD features are availablewhile the VCR is recording froman external device.This is toprevent the disrupt

Tape Counter 75•You may only set the counter tozero at one location at a time.Setting the counter to zero at asecond location will erase theprevious z

76 Time Search, Index Search•Time Search and Index Searchare not available duringrecording.•To cancel a search, press STOP C.•You can set up to 20 I

Special Effects Playback (Videotape) 77•Slow and Still modes will switchto Stop mode after five minutesto protect the Recorder and thetape from dama

BeforeTrackingAdjustmentAfterTrackingAdjustment78 Automatic Operation FeaturesThe following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the

AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression systemfrom Dolby Labs.Analog: Sound that has not been tur

8 General InformationBattery Installation1Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of theremote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting of

MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording b

Helpful Hints 81If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.Youmay be

82 Helpful Hints (cont'd)You cannot remove the tape.• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.• Unplug the Recorder p

Helpful Hints (cont'd) 83No sound • Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16. Remember, you only need one audio connection between the Record

84 Helpful Hints (cont'd)Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.• See if the Disc has the maximum number of ti

Care and Maintenance 85Cleaning the Recorder• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Recorder with a soft, slightlydamp cloth.•Never

86 SpecificationsDISC FORMATS SUPPORTED Disc type Playback RecordingDVD+RW • •DVD+R • •DVD-RW (Video format) • —DVD-R • —DVD

Limited Warranty 87(Warranty: 4835 710 27100)This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province t

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Hookups 9Determining the best possible connection...Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection.Theseguidelines descr