Philips DVDR615 User Manual
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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
DVD Recorder DVDR610 DVDR615 DVDR616 User manual Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support Make your own DVD 3139 246 14134 1DVDR6xx_Eng05_14134c 9/28/04, 1:08 PM... - Page 2 As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www. p4c.philips.com for software upgarde. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No.
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Page 3: Special Functions
Your PHILIPS DVD recorder has a number of special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD recorder easier for you. Using the ‘Digital Photo Manager’, you can view and modify JPEG pictures from a Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Devices Using second SCART socket (EXT2-AUX-I/O) ... 12 Connecting a Cable Box/Decorder ... 12 Connecting a VCR/DVD player ... 12 Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets ... 13 Option 1: Using DV In socket ... 13 Option 2: Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In socket ... - Page 5 Recording Discs for recording ... 34 Recording settings ... 34 Recording mode ... 35 Recording language ... 35 Inserting chapter markers ... 35 Direct record function ... 36 Filter mode ... 36 Manual recording ... 36-37 Manual recording with automatic turn-off (one touch recording) ...
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Page 6: Care And Safety Information
Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location –... -
Page 7: General Information
Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programmes 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 finalised before they can be played on other DVD players. -
Page 8: Connecting To Tv
Connecting to TV General The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your DVD recorder. Selecting a suitable connection to your TV When you install your DVD recorder for the first time, select one of the following options to connect the DVD recorder and your TV. -
Page 9: Option 1: Using Scart Socket
Option 1: Using SCART socket Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality in picture or sound transmission. Have the following cables ready: 1) Antenna cable 2) SCART cable... -
Page 10: Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C) Socket
Connecting to TV Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C) socket Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and colour signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN socket is also called a Hosiden jack. -
Page 11: Option 3 : Using Video (Cvbs) Socket
Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) socket Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission, the colour signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. -
Page 12: Connecting To Additional Devices
DVD+R(W)s. Use a scart cable to connect the scart socket (usually labelled as ‘SCART OUT’ or ‘TO TV’) of the VCD/DVD player to EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket. Alternatively, you can choose to connect via the front sockets of the DVD recorder if your VCR/DVD player have the same output sockets. -
Page 13: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Sockets
Option 1: Using DV IN socket (for DVDR615 and DVDR616 only) Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket will conforms to the i.Link standard. -
Page 14: Using Analogue Audio Output Sockets
Connecting to Additional Devices Using analogue audio output sockets STEREO AUDIO IN You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system. Use an audio cable (red/white) to connect AUDIO L/R (red/white) to one of the following devices : –... -
Page 15: Front Panel
L/R AUDIO – Audio input for camcorders or video recorders (input channel number 'CAM 1'). DV IN (for DVDR615, DVDR616 only) – Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector (input channel number 'CAM 2'). Front Panel... -
Page 16: Remote Control
Remote Control STANDBY-ON 2 – Turn on or off the DVD recorder. TIMER – Access or exit the timer recording menu. SYSTEM-MENU – Access or exit the system menu. 1DVDR6xx_Eng05_14134c 1 2: Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. 34: Cursor buttons for moving up/down or going to the next/previous channel. - Page 17 TV MODE – Switch to TV source mode. After that, you may use the following buttons to control most of the Philips TV set: – STANDBY 2: Turn off the TV set. – 0-9: Press to select a TV channel at the –...
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Page 18: Inserting Batteries
Remote Control Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Caution! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. –... -
Page 19: Installing The Dvd Recorder
First Installation The First Installation menu will appear the very first time you turn on the DVD recorder. These settings will help you set up the basic DVD recorder features easily, including TV channels and language options. IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and select the correct Video In channel to see the First Installation menu. - Page 20 Installing the DVD Recorder Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched them on. The automatic channel search will detect the signals and save all the available programme channels.
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Page 21: Tv Channel Programming
TV channel programming Although the DVD recorder selects available TV channels during first installation, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become available in your area or if you are reinstalling the DVD recorder. Automatic TV channel search This will erase and replace all previously stored TV channels. -
Page 22: Sorting The Tv Channels
Installing the DVD Recorder Use the TV’s remote control to select programme number {2} on the TV set. Then, press OK on the DVD recorder’s remote control. Repeat the above steps again until you have assigned all the TV channels. Helpful Hints: –... -
Page 23: Setting Favourite Tv Channels
Setting favourite TV channels You can set your favourite TV channels for quick access by using the channel up/ down button on the remote control. Press SYSTEM-MENU. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up }. Press 2 repeatedly to select { Analogue Ch. -
Page 24: Allocating A Decoder
Installing the DVD Recorder Press 4 to select { Entry } and press 2 to confirm. Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the frequency or channel of the TV station, then press the matching colour coded button to select { Store }. Press 4 to select { Preset } and press 2 to confirm. -
Page 25: Fine Tuning The Tv Channels
Fine tuning the TV channels To improve the sound transmission of the TV channel NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either one stereo channel or two separate mono channels. However, if reception is poor and the sound distorted, you can turn off NICAM. -
Page 26: Setting The Language
Installing the DVD Recorder Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. -
Page 27: Playback
Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable); can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) -
Page 28: Starting Disc Playback
Playback (cont’d) Starting disc playback If a dialogue appears on the TV showing : { Do you want to access the disc content ?}. ➜ Select { Yes } to show the disc content menu (see page 48 “Browsing the discs”). ➜... -
Page 29: Playing A Dvd+R(W)
Playing a DVD+R(W) disc Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc. If the disc content menu appears on the TV Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the menu and select a title to play, then press PLAY 2. To stop playback, press STOP 9. Helpful Hint: –... -
Page 30: Additional Playback Features
Additional Playback Features Using Toolbar options Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. At { Toolbar }, press 2 to select { Options }. Press 3 4 to select the setting you want to adjust. -
Page 31: Changing Audio Soundtrack Language
Additional Playback Features Changing audio soundtrack language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channel. This function can also be accessed via the Red button on the remote control. Press 4 to select { Audio } and press 2 to enter its options. -
Page 32: Changing To Another Title/Chapter/Track32
Additional Playback Features Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, Press § to go to the next title/chapter/ track. -
Page 33: Selecting Various Play Mode
Additional Playback Features Selecting various play mode Repeat play You can select a Chapter, Track, Title or the entire disc for repeat playback. Press Yellow button { REPEAT } repeatedly on the remote control to select one of the repeat options. ➜... -
Page 34: Discs For Recording
Recording Discs for recording Two different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable) – Discs are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable) –... -
Page 35: Recording Mode
VHS quality-Super Extended Play (SEP) Press 1 to confirm. Helpful Hint: – {M1} record mode only available for model DVDR615 and DVDR616 only. TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see “Finalising disc (DVD+R)”. TIPS: Underlined option is the factory default setting. -
Page 36: Direct Record Function
Recording (cont’d) Direct record function To enable direct recording from your TV set, make sure that the direct record mode is turned on. See page 38 “Direct Recording” for more information. Press 4 to select { Direct record } and press 2 to enter its options. -
Page 37: Manual Recording With Automatic Turn-Off (One Touch Recording)
To stop the recording, press STOP 9. ➜ ‘MENU UPDATE’ or ‘CREATE MENU’ appears on the display panel to indicate that the DVD recorder is writing the list of contents. Wait until the message disappears before removing the DVD+R(W). If the end of a disc is reached during recording, recording will stop and the DVD recorder will turn off automatically. -
Page 38: Direct Recording
Recording (cont’d) Direct recording The Direct Record function allows you to record the TV programme which you are currently watching when the DVD recorder is turned off. Turn on the { Direct record } mode in the recording setting (see page 36). On the TV, select the programme number you want to record. -
Page 39: Timer Recording
Introduction Use 'Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right programme number and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre- programme up to six recordings within a period of 15 days. -
Page 40: Programming Recording From A Cable Box
Timer Recording { Repeat } – Select {Weekly}, {Once} or {Mon-Fri} (Monday to Friday) recordings and press OK to confirm. { Record mode } – Select a record mode and press OK to confirm. See pages 34~35 “Recording settings - Recording mode”). { VPS/PDC } –... -
Page 41: Programming Recordings With Video Plus+ System
Programming recordings ® with VIDEO Plus+ With this programming system, you only need to enter the VIDEO Plus+ programme number as all the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number. Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. -
Page 42: Changing A Programmed Recording
Timer Recording Changing a programmed recording Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer overview appears. Press 3 4 to select a timer programme which you want to change. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to select { Change }. -
Page 43: Editing/Finalising Recording
These editing changes are available for the DVD recorder, but may not be accessible when you play the disc on other DVD player. The edit menu contains the following editable items : – Disc name of a DVD+R(W) –... -
Page 44: Changing The Disc/Title Name
Editing/Finalising Recording Changing the disc/title name Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalised DVD+R. ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV. Press EDIT on the remote control. ➜ The edit menu appears. Press 3 4 to select { Disc name } or { Title name } in the menu. -
Page 45: Video Editing
Video editing In the edit video mode, the entire recording will be played back regardless of whether they are hidden or not. Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalised DVD+R. ➜ The Index Picture screen appears on the TV. Press 3 4 to select a recording. Press EDIT on the remote control. -
Page 46: Editing Chapter (Merge/Split/Hide)
Editing/Finalising Recording Editing chapter (merge/split/hide) Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalised DVD+R. Press EDIT on the remote control. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to select { Chapter }. ➜ The chapter editing menu appears. 00:01:02 00:00 Press the matching colour coded button... -
Page 47: Deleting Chapter Markers
{ Append } - for DVD+RW only – Select this to append record to the existing recording from the position of the playback. Continue steps 5~7. For append recording only: Press 3 4 to select the input channel to append : { preset programme number }, { EXT1 }, { EXT 2 } or { CAM1 }. -
Page 48: Using The Browser
Using the Browser Browsing the disc You can view and manage possible contents within your discs by using an on-screen console called the Media Browser. Insert a disc into the DVD recorder. ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV. (example of an DVD+RW) (example of an DVD) +RW | MY MOVIES... -
Page 49: Browsing The Picture Disc
Browsing the picture disc The Media Browser allows you to view the JPEG pictures discs or playback as a slide show or store them in an album. JPEG Photo can handle up to 100 photos in one album on a DVD+RW or DVD+R from this DVD recorder, depends on the JPEG file parameters. -
Page 50: Changing The Picture Order Within An Album
Using the Browser Changing the picture order within an album You can re-arrange the picture position in the album in order to create the desired order of the slide show. The order of the pictures in the photo roll remains unchanged. -
Page 51: Changing The Slide Show Settings
Changing the slide show settings You can adjust the various slide show settings to your individual needs. Press BROWSER on the remote control. ➜ The disc content menu appears. Press 1 2 to select photo roll/album menu and press 3 4 to select a desired photo roll/album folder. -
Page 52: System Menu - Preferences
System Menu - Preferences Accessing 1the Preferences options Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. Press 4 to select { Preferences }. DVD-VIDEO-TITLE 04|CO1 Recording Sound Disc Access Preferences... -
Page 53: Disc
Picture Index screen may not be displayed correctly. This feature allows you to change the format of the disc to ‘Philips’ type. – Select { Adapt menu } and press OK. A message to confirm your action will appear on the TV, press OK again to proceed. -
Page 54: System Menu - Setup
System Menu - Setup Accessing the Setup options Turn on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up }. ➜... -
Page 55: Time-Date
{ OSD } Select the level of On-screen display information. – { Full } : Complete information always display during use. – { Reduced } : The help text and colour button bar will remove from the display. – { Normal } : The help-text will remove from the menu. -
Page 56: Audio Output
System Menu - Setup { Video output } Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD recorder and your TV. – { RGB•CVBS } : For RGB or CVBS connection. – { S-Video } : For S-Video connection. –... -
Page 57: Setting Access Control
About Access Control Access Control limits viewing of discs that exceed the limits you set. Philips cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of discs. Setting or changing the pin... -
Page 58: Authorising Discs
Setting Access Control Alternatively, we can lock the disc while in browser mode; Press the BROWSER on the remote control. ➜ The disc content menu appears. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to select { ChildLock }. ➜... -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power. - Page 60 Troubleshooting Problem Disc will not play. No picture. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifier. No sound. 1DVDR6xx_Eng05_14134c (cont’d) Solution –...
- Page 61 4) Press OK to confirm. – If 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} –...
- Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem The message 'Disc contains unknown data' appears. The index screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. The message ‘NO SIGNAL’ appears. 1DVDR6xx_Eng05_14134c (cont’d) Solution –...
- Page 63 Problem The message 'Recording of <XX> will start within 1 minute' appears. The message 'Insert recordable disc' appears. The message 'Maximum number of timers reached' appears. The message 'Collision' appears. 1DVDR6xx_Eng05_14134c Troubleshooting Solution – Select { Switch now } to switch the DVD recorder to standby mode.
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Page 64: Display Panel Symbols/Messages
Display panel symbols/messages The following symbols/messages may appear on your DVD recorder display: 00:00 Multifunction display/text line – Title/track number – Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Error or warning messages – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –... -
Page 65: Messages
A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing NTSC recordings. PHILIPS The DVD recorder has been turned on. PHOTO MMM/NNN Number of the current photo (for Photo mode). -
Page 66: Specifications
– 1-month timer programming, 6 events – daily/weekly repeat recording – ShowView /Video Plus+ programming – VPS/PDC recording control Interoperability – i.LINK DV camcorder control (DVDR615 and DVDR616) – FollowTV – Direct Record Video Editing Functions – Automatic/Manual Chapter Marker insertion –... -
Page 67: Glossary
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. -
Page 68: Tv System Guide
TV System Guide COUNTRY AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA BURKINA FASO BURMA BURUNDI CAMBODIA CAMEROON CANADA CANARY ISLANDS CHAD CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CROATIA CUBA CYPRUS... -
Page 69: Tv System Guide
COUNTRY LIBYA LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L MADAGASCAR MADEIRA MALAGASY MALAWI MALAYSIA MALI MALTA MARTINIQUE MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MONACO MONGOLIA MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NEPAL NETHERLANDS NETH. ANTILLES NEW CALEDONIA NEW GUINEA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN... - Page 70 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.p4c.philips.com DVDR610 DVDR615 DVDR616 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 246 14134 SgpJP-0440-05-1 3139 246 14133 1DVDR6xx_Eng05_14134c 9/28/04, 11:21 AM...
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