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Philips DVDR5570H/05B User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HDD & DVD Player / Recorder DVDR5520H / DVDR5570H User Manual Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome...
  • Page 2 If we are unable to provide a solution, Philips will be pleased to pick-up your DVD Recorder from your home; and provide a service replacement set, within 7 days. That’s the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ commitment to you. This service comes free-of-charge (except for Consumer Care Helpline) and applies to all Philips DVD Recorders during the Philips warranty period.
  • Page 3 See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR5520H, DVDR5570H, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 4 Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
  • Page 5 GUIDE Plus+, S , VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject to various international patents and patents applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affi liates. GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 8 Product Information ... 9~11 Product Overview Remote Control ... 12~14 Main Unit ... 15 Connections & Setup Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ...16~20 Connecting the antenna cables ... 16 Option 1: Connecting to a single off-air antenna ...
  • Page 7 Copy TV programmes from HDD ..55~56 About copying ...55 Copying recordings to recordable DVD ...55 Changing the screen display for recordable DVD ...56 Copy Files Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD ...57~58 Copying fi les from HDD to USB or recordable DVD ...

  • Page 8: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information IMPORTANT NOTE! DO NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply unless you are intending not to use this product for a long period of time. Power is needed to enable the recorder to perform essential tasks like timer recordings, downloading of Electronic Program Guide information and automatically updating the system...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Accessories supplied – Quick Start Guide – RF antenna cable – Scart cable – Remote control and batteries – Tuner interlink cable – G-LINK transmitter cable Introduction This DVD/Hard Disk Drive (HDD) recorder changes the way you watch TV. You have full control over the TV programmes you watch, because the Time Shift Buffer function stores all the programmes that the recorder is tuned...

  • Page 10: Special Features

    Product Information Special features Pause Live TV Every TV programme is now under your control, allowing you to take a break without missing a moment. You can pause any live TV programme by simply pressing PAUSE LIVE TV button and resume playback by pressing the PAUSE LIVE TV button again.
  • Page 11 SAT recording This function enables you to record a programme from your Satellite Receiver or any other device. Make sure that the device is connected to the EXT2-TO VCR/SAT socket of this recorder, and the timer setting has been done on the connected device. Follow TV With this function you can align the sequence of the channels on your TV...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control PAUSE LIVE TV – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. – Switches to the camcorder that is connected to the DV IN CAM2 socket. – Switches to USB mode and shows the content of the USB device. Colour coded buttons –...
  • Page 13 – Shows the content of the disc. BACK – Returns to the previous menu. TV VOL +- – Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips TVs or compatible brands only). Alphanumeric keypad – Used to enter numbers or letters (using SMS style entry).
  • Page 14 Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment cover. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA. Match the indications (+-) inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel and select the desired function.

  • Page 15: Main Unit

    STANDBY-ON – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. Disc tray ç OPEN CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. HOME – Enters/exits the recorder’s Home menu. : Cursor buttons for moving to the left/right.

  • Page 16: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH TO TV TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes. This recorder has two types of tuner input, one for digital TV reception and one for analogue TV reception.

  • Page 17: Option 2: Connecting To Cable Tv Antenna And/Or Separate Indoor Terrestrial Antenna

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH TO TV TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Option 2: Connecting to Cable TV antenna and/or separate indoor terrestrial antenna Use this connection if you have a separate indoor digital terrestrial antenna or want to connect your recorder to...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Video/Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH TO TV TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Option 1 Connecting the video/audio cables This connection enables you to view the playback from this recorder.

  • Page 19: Option 4: Using Component Video Socket/Connecting To A Progressive Scan Tv

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH TO TV TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Option 4: Using Component video socket / Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required.

  • Page 20: Option 5: Connecting To A Hdmi- Compatible Tv

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH TO TV TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Option 5: Connecting to a HDMI- compatible TV HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure digital video transmission without the loss of image quality.

  • Page 21: Step 2: Optional Connections

    (front view) ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) TO TV EXT 1 G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), see ‘Basic Recorder Connections - Connecting the antenna cables’...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA LOOP THROUGH (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) TO TV EXT 1 TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to hard disk and allows the VCR to be used for playback on the TV if the recorder is turned off.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections Back of a Cable/ Satellite Box (example only) ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH TO TV TO VCR/SAT G-LINK TO TV ANTENNA ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/ Satellite...

  • Page 24: Connecting To An Av Amplifi Er/Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections DIGITAL ANTENNA INPUT HDMI ANTENNA INTERCONNECT CABLE DIGITAL ANTENNA (OPTIONAL, REFER TO MANUAL) LOOP THROUGH CVBS-OUT TO TV TO VCR/SAT AUDIO COAXIAL S-VIDEO DIGITAL OUT AV amplifi er/ receiver Connecting to an AV amplifi er/receiver You can connect the recorder to an AV amplifi er/receiver in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Camcorder

    Step 2: Optional Connections Option 1 Connecting to a camcorder You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right hand side which provides convenient connections. Option 1: Using the DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.

  • Page 26: Step 3: Installation And Set

    Step 3: Installation and Set-up The installation menu appears the very fi rst time you turn on this recorder. These settings help you set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation, language settings and GUIDE Plus+ system. Before you start ...

  • Page 27: Step 3: Installation And Set-Up

    Step 3: Installation and Set-up Channel search Full installation Channel search installs Analogue and Digital TV channels. Only Analogue TV Antenna needs to be connected. Only Digital TV No TV install Previous Start Make sure you have successfully Note: made all the required connections to this recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.

  • Page 28: Set-Up The Guide Plus+ System

    Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system This recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ system. This system offers a free interactive programme guide that lists all the TV programmes available in your area. Before you can enjoy this feature, you have to defi ne your geographic location and your current setup devices in order to receive correct GUIDE Plus+ TV listing data.
  • Page 29 Set-up the GUIDE Plus+ system Notes: – If you are not using an External Receiver, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your host channel as soon as the recorder is put into standby for the fi rst time. – If you are using an External Receiver, you need to identify the host channel manually from the table below.

  • Page 30: Control Tv Programmes

    Control TV Programmes Viewing live TV PAUSE LIVE TV Turn on the TV. If necessary, switch the TV to the correct input channel for viewing the recorder’s playback. Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on this recorder. Press LIVE TV repeatedly to toggle between analogue tuner (PXX), digital tuner (DXXX) and digital radio tuner (RXXX).

  • Page 31: Marking The Contents For Recording

    Control TV Programmes Marking the contents for recording You need to ‘mark’ the contents in the Time Shift Buffer before it can be recorded to the hard disk. The recording will take effect when you put the recorder to standby mode. 21:00 23:30 22:13...

  • Page 32: Pause Live Tv Function

    Control TV Programmes Pause live TV function Before you start ... Turn on the recorder to LIVE TV mode to watch your favourite TV programmes. Press PAUSE LIVE TV u on the remote control to pause playback. To resume playback, press the same button again.

  • Page 33: Using The Toolbar Options

    Control TV Programmes Using the toolbar options While in live TV mode, press OPTIONS on the remote control. If the selection in the menu is greyed out, that means the feature is not available or cannot be changed in the current state.

  • Page 34: Guide Plus+ Tv Listings

    Control TV Programmes GUIDE Plus+ TV listings After the GUIDE Plus+ setup and data download is completed, you can start to access the information of the TV programmes listed in the GUIDE Plus+ system for the next 8 (eight) days. Press GUIDE Plus+ (TIMER) on the remote control.

  • Page 35: Using Guide Plus+ Menu

    GUIDE Plus+ menu bar The menu bar appears on the top panel of the screen. It allows you to access different options in the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Press GUIDE Plus+ (TIMER) on the remote control. The GUIDE Plus+ screen appears. { Grid } menu bar is selected by default.
  • Page 36 Using GUIDE Plus+ menu ‘Search’ screen The Search screen allows you to locate the programme listings by category. It enables you to quickly and easily fi nd something of interest to watch or record. ‘Search’ displays programme listings sorted by ‘Search’...

  • Page 37: Using Guide Plus+ Menu

    Using GUIDE Plus+ menu ‘Setup’ screen The Setup screen allows you to confi gure your GUIDE Plus+ system. You can go to Setup at any time to make some changes or start the setup sequence again. Setup allows you to configure your GUIDE Plus+ Setup allows you to configure your GUIDE Plus+ System.

  • Page 38: Using The Home Menu

    Using the Home menu About the Home menu Home menu allows access to contents on your Hard Disk recording, media fi les on Hard Disk, and contents of disc and USB. It also allows transferring of content among various media types. PAUSE LIVE TV Press HOME on the remote control.

  • Page 39: Viewing Media Information

    Viewing media information To view general information on the selected media such as size, remaining space, media type etc. Press HOME. The Home menu appears. Move the selection bar to a desired source. If the media information is available, a text label will be appeared next to the blue softkey.

  • Page 40: Before Recording

    Before Recording Recording media The recording media for this recorder are internal hard disk drive and DVD±R/ ±RW/+R DL. – The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to the recording titles. DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) –...

  • Page 41: Default Recording Settings

    Default recording settings You can preset your recording settings in the recording setup menu. PAUSE LIVE TV Press OPTIONS on the remote control. The tools menu appears. Tools Audio language Time search Reset TSB Settings Move to { Settings } and press OK. The system settings menu appears.
  • Page 42 Before Recording Recording settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) The recording mode defi nes the picture quality of recordings Record mode and the maximum recording time. DVDR5520H Record Mode (high quality) (standard play) (long play) (extended play) DVDR5570H Record Mode (high quality) (standard play)

  • Page 43: Before Recording

    Recording settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Chapters Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a specifi c point in the recording quickly. { Smart } { Off } { Standard } Notes: { Smart } setting...

  • Page 44: Record Tv Programmes

    Record TV Programme CAUTION! – Copy prohibited contents cannot be recorded on this recorder. – When the hard disk is full, making a new recording automatically deletes the oldest unprotected title on the hard disk to make space for the new recording. Record current TV programme Follow the instructions below to record...

  • Page 45: Simultaneous Record And Play Function

    Simultaneous record and play function While recording a TV programme to the hard disk, you can play a previously recorded title from hard disk, playback a DVD video disc or you can also playback music, photo slideshows or DivX videos from hard disk, optical disc or USB.

  • Page 46: Automatic Recording From Satellite Receiver

    Record TV Programme Automatic recording from Satellite Receiver The feature is only applicable to the Satellite Receiver (or any similar devices) that is connected to the EXT2-TO VCR/ SAT scart socket of this recorder. In addition, the Satellite Receiver must have a timer function that is able to control the recording function of this recorder.

  • Page 47: About Timer Recording

    Record TV Programme About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. This recorder tunes to the right programme channel and begins recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can schedule up to 32 recordings at a time and up to 6 (six) hours for each recording.

  • Page 48: Timer Recording (Showview/Video Plus+ System)

    Record TV Programme Timer recording (ShowView/ Video Plus+ system) This is a simple timer programming system. To use it, enter the ShowView programme number / VIDEO Plus+ PlusCode® programme number associated with your television programme. You can fi nd this number in your TV listings magazine.

  • Page 49: Timer Recording (Manually)

    To change the default recording settings, press the matching colour coded button on the remote control. Green button - { Frequency } Select the repeat recording setting (Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon~Fri). Red button - { Destination } Select the destination for recording (HDD or DVD).
  • Page 50 Record TV Programme Follow the instructions on the screen to enter the recording information (date, start time, end time) and press the Green button to confi rm each entry. When ‘TUNER 01’ appears on the display, select the input source and enter the programme channel.

  • Page 51: Changing/Deleting A Scheduled Recording

    Changing/Deleting a scheduled recording Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder. Press GUIDE Plus+ (TIMER)) on the remote control. The GUIDE Plus+ screen appears. The Secret: The Set-Up. Sitcom about a small-time dope The Set-Up. Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.

  • Page 52: Record From External Devices

    Record from external devices Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player) When you connect your external device to this recorder, you can choose to make a recording from the external device to the hard disk or a recordable DVD. Copy-protected material cannot be recorded on this recorder.

  • Page 53: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Record from external devices Recording from a DV Camcorder When you connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN socket of this recorder, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder using the recorder’s remote control. Furthermore, the smart chaptering feature ensures the chapter markers are created at each break in the images.
  • Page 54 Record from external devices You can navigate to the respective control keys on the screen to control the playback of your DV camcorder. To stop the recording, press STOP x. Both the recorder and camcorder stop. To exit, press LIVE TV. Helpful Hints: –...

  • Page 55: Copy Tv Programmes From Hdd

    Copy TV programmes from HDD About copying Content Sorting Recordings Video files Music Genre Protected Photo Delete order Last played TV programmes recorded to the hard disk will be kept as ‘Recordings’ content. It allows you to edit your recording easily and copy to a recordable DVD for safe keeping or later viewing.

  • Page 56: Changing The Screen Display For Recordable Dvd

    Before you can make recording to this disc on this recorder, you must change the screen display of the disc to ‘Philips’ type. Load in a recordable DVD. Press HOME on the remote control.

  • Page 57: Copy Fi Les Between Hdd, Usb And Dvd

    Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD A part of this recorder’s hard disk drive can be used as a Media Jukebox, allowing you to store and playback your videos, music and photos. You can copy these fi les from either USB or DVD to the hard disk, from hard disk to USB and recordable DVD and even directly between USB and recordable DVD.

  • Page 58: Copying Fi Les From Usb To Hdd Or Recordable Dvd

    Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD Copying fi les from USB to HDD or recordable DVD You can copy the data fi les (MP3, WMA, DivX and JPEG) in your USB drive to this recorder’s hard disk drive or recordable DVD.

  • Page 59: Playback From Hdd

    Hard Disk navigation The Hard Disk drive serves as a media jukebox which allows you to store all source of recordings (TV recordings, videos, music and photos). The titles recorded or copied to the hard disk will automatically be saved under separate contents based on the characteristics of the recordings.

  • Page 60: Basic Operation

    Playback from Hard Disk Basic operation Each recording stored on the hard disk is displayed in the HDD list with an Index Picture. Press HDD LIST on the remote control. Titles Info Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Time 00:37:34 SP Date...

  • Page 61: Delete/Lock/Protect A Title In The Hdd

    Playback from Hard Disk Delete/Lock/Protect a title in the HDD These options are displayed at the bottom of the hard disk title content menu. Press HDD LIST on the remote control. keys to reach the title you want. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the menu.

  • Page 62: Playback From Usb Device

    Playback from USB device You can view, copy or delete the contents of a USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera through this recorder. Connect the USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera directly to the USB socket on the front panel (as shown in the above illustration).

  • Page 63: Playback From Disc

    Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer); same as DVD±R.

  • Page 64: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    Playback from Disc Playing a DVD video disc Normally the DVD disc contains a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g.,, subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu. Insert a DVD. If the disc menu appears, use to select a play option and press OK to confi rm or the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection.

  • Page 65: Playing An Audio Cd (Mp3/Wma)

    Playing an audio CD (MP3/WMA) MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) fi les are highly compressed music fi les. The MP3 format lets you store about ten times more data (music, pictures) on a single CD-ROM than a regular CD. Insert an audio CD. The content menu appears.

  • Page 66: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Playing JPEG photo fi les (slide show) Press HOME. Source Hard Disk Disc Tray Select the media where the JPEG photos are stored and press B. Content Video Music Photo Select { Photo } in the menu and press From Hard Disk only, { Photo folders } and { Photo albums } options appear.

  • Page 67: Playing Musical Slideshow

    Additional Playback Features Helpful Hints: – If both JPEG photos and MP3s are in the same disc, you can choose to playback the JPEG photos or MP3s by selecting { Photo } or { Music } in the menu. – If the JPEG photo is not recorded with an ‘exif’...

  • Page 68: Creating A Photo Playlist (Album)

    Additional Playback Features Creating a photo playlist (album) You can customise the JPEG photos slideshow playback by storing your selection in an album. This recorder can handle up to a maximum of 100 albums. Each album can contain up to 100 images. Note: This feature is only available for photos stored in the Hard Disk.

  • Page 69: Editing The Album

    Additional Playback Features Editing the album You can re-arrange the photo position in the album in order to create the desired slideshow playback order, or remove the photo(s) from the album. However, the photos in the ‘Photo Folders’ remain unchanged. Note: This feature is only available for photos stored in the Hard Disk.

  • Page 70: Selecting Another Title/Chapter/ Track

    Additional Playback Features PAUSE LIVE TV Selecting 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 71: Scan Disc / Shuffl E Play / Repeat Play

    Additional Playback Features During disc playback, press INFO on the remote control to display the available playback options. These options are varied depending on the disc type and can be selected by pressing the matching colour coded buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 72: Using The Toolbar Options

    Additional Playback Features Using the Toolbar options PAUSE LIVE TV During playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The available options might differ depending on the state of playback or media type. Tools Audio language 1 en Subtitle language Angle Zoom Time search Settings...

  • Page 73: Changing Subtitle Language

    Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change to the language you want while playing DVD. Move to { Subtitle language } and press B to enter its options. Press repeatedly until the language you want is selected.

  • Page 74: Edit Recordings - Hard Disk

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Changing the title name Some TV channels transmit the name of the programme. In this case, the programme name will automatically be stored when recording to the hard disk. Otherwise, only the programme number and date/time of the recording will be stored as title name.

  • Page 75: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can insert/delete chapter markers or hide unwanted scenes. When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.

  • Page 76: Merge/Split A Specifi C Chapter Within A Recording

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Merge/split a specifi c chapter within a recording You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker (using the SPLIT option) or remove a chapter marker (using the MERGE option). During hard disk recording playback, press u to pause playback at the scene where you want to edit.

  • Page 77: Dividing Titles

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Dividing titles You can divide a title into two or more titles. You can use this function to separate and delete undesired portions of a recording, such as commercials. CAUTION! Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed.

  • Page 78: Showing The Hidden Scene

    Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Showing the hidden scene During hard disk recording playback, press EDIT on the remote control. The hidden chapter will be played back while in video editing mode 00:11:25 NO CHAPTER CHAPTER DIVIDE HIDE Show No Chapter Chapter Divide Press the Blue button on the remote...

  • Page 79: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About editing recordable DVDs This recorder offers various disc edit options. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the editing menu. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player.

  • Page 80: Changing The Disc/Title Name

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Changing the disc/title name The original disc/title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc/title name by following the steps below. Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder. The Index Picture screen appears. Press EDIT on the remote control.

  • Page 81: Finalising The Dvd±R For Playback

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Finalising the DVD±R for playback It is necessary to fi nalise a DVD±R or DVD±R (DL) disc before you can play it on another DVD player. Otherwise, the DVD±R can only be played back on this recorder.

  • Page 82: Lock/Unlock The Disc For Playback

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Lock/Unlock the disc for playback You can choose to lock the recorded disc from viewing. Before you start ... Turn on the Child Lock feature. See ‘System Menu Options - Playback settings - Access - Child lock’ for details. Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder.

  • Page 83: Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can add/delete chapter marker or hide unwanted scenes. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter chapter markers When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.
  • Page 84 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD { Title } Yellow button – Access title editing menu. Title No Chapter Chapter Divide Back { Divide } for DVD±RW only Create a new title from the current point of playback. The existing title will be divided into two titles.

  • Page 85: System Menu Options

    System menu navigation The system menu provides various setup options for your recorder. Before you start ... Mark the contents in the Time Shift Buffer for which you wish to record to the hard disk. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you access { Tuner } or { Setup } option.

  • Page 86: Language Settings

    System Menu Options Language settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio language Select the preferred audio language for Digital Terrestrial Tuner (DTT) reception, DVDs with multiple sound tracks, VCDs with multiple audio channels, or DVD±R/±RW recorded with 5.1 multi-channel.

  • Page 87: Playback Settings

    Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) When this is selected, you will be prompted to enter the four- Access digit pin code. Notes: Access Control Enter PIN of your choice. – When doing this for the fi rst time, use the alphanumeric This will be used to access locked features keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter any four-digit pin code you prefer.
  • Page 88 System Menu Options Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Play Back Control feature is only applicable to VCD/SVCD only. It allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the menu on the display. { Off } { On } Note: This option is not visible unless a VCD/SVCD is in the disc tray .

  • Page 89: Video Output Settings

    Video Output settings The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV. TV shape { 4:3 Letterbox } –For a ‘wide-screen’ display with { 4:3 Panscan } – For a full-height picture with the { 16:9 Widescreen } – For wide-screen TV Select the type of video output that matches the video Active video output connection between this recorder and your TV.
  • Page 90 System Menu Options Video Output settings HDMI This feature is only applicable to HDMI connection. { Auto } { Native } { Manual } Adapt the colour dynamic for NTSC disc. Black level { Normal } { Enhanced } This feature is only available in progressive scan mode. Vertical your TV screen, press OK to confi rm the setting.

  • Page 91: Audio Settings

    Audio settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio output This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s COAXIAL/OPTICAL OUT socket to connect other audio/video device. { All } { PCM only } HDMI audio This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s HDMI OUT socket to connect your TV or other display device.
  • Page 92 System Menu Options Audio settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) This setting is only required if you used the recorder’s AUDIO Sound mode OUT L/R sockets to connect other audio/video device. { Stereo } { Surround } This mode optimises playback of sound at low volume. High Night mode volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level.

  • Page 93: Analogue Tuner Settings

    Analogue Tuner settings Auto search Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue TV channels. This process may take several minutes. Follow TV This feature is only available if you have connected this recorder to your TV using the EXT1 TO TV scart socket.
  • Page 94 System Menu Options Analogue Tuner settings continued ... Manual install { Preset } { Preset name } – Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to { Decoder } { TV system } { NICAM } { Finetune } (continued) – Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter the preset number for the channel to store (e.g.
  • Page 95 Analogue Tuner settings Sort channels Change the order of the stored channels according to your preference. 01 BBC 02 RTL4 03 ARD 04 ORF2 06 TELET 1) Select the channel that you want to move and press B . 2) Move the selection bar to the preset number for which you want to place the channel and press b or OK to confi rm.

  • Page 96: Digital Tuner Settings

    System Menu Options Digital Tuner settings Full Press OK on the remote control to make a completely new digital TV and radio install. This process may take several minutes. Once complete, press BACK on the remote control to exit. Press OK to update new digital TV and radio installation. Update This adds only the new channels to your existing preset list, after the last free preset position.

  • Page 97: Setup Settings

    { 00 : 00 } Date: Set the date manually. { 31/01/2007 } Remote control You only need to set this if you are using more than one Philips remote control in the same room. { DVD } { Native } Eco mode This is an energy saving mode.

  • Page 98: System Menu Options

    { 5, 10, 30 minutes } – Set the TV to screen saver mode after DivX(R) VOD Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded videos from DivX®...

  • Page 99: Other Information

    Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. Before you start...

  • Page 100: 5.1 Multi-Channel Recording

    Other Information 5.1 multi-channel recording Digital 5.1 multi-channel recording lets you capture the original sound from digital multi-channel sources such as the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, when you record a video that produces the full cinema sound experience (Dolby Digital, DTS surround or DTS ES, Dolby Digital EX).

  • Page 101: Installing The Latest Software

    Installing the latest software Periodically Philips will issue software upgrades to enhance the user experience. Only upgrading to higher versions of software is possible. Get the version information of this unit by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. The tools menu appears.

  • Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.
  • Page 103 Frequently Asked Questions What does ‘fi nalising’ a disc do? Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded. This is only required for DVD±R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc without fi nalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc.

  • Page 104: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Why does it take so long to display the contents on my USB device? – This could be due to the large numbers of fi les (>500 fi les/folders) or size of the fi les (>1MB). – There could be other non-supported fi les in the device that this unit is trying to read/display.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting Problem (General) No picture. No sound. No TV signal received from the recorder. The message ‘Disc contains unknown data’ appears. The message ‘NO SIGNAL’ or ‘X’ appears. (continued) Solution – Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel for the recorder.
  • Page 107 Problem (Playback) Disc will not play. 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 amplifi er. No surround sound from the Coaxial/Optical output.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Problem (Recording) The message ‘Insert recordable disc’ appears. The message ‘Collision’ appears. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. The index screen fl ickers when a DVD±R is inserted. Unable to copy DivX fi le to Hard Disk even though the data partition still has enough free space.
  • Page 109 Problem (Recording) Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when played back your recording. DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder cannot be played back on other DVD players. The DVD±RW cannot be used for recording on this recorder. Even though it has been formatted using the PC drive.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Problem (USB/HDMI) The contents of the USB fl ash drive cannot be read. Slow operation of the USB fl ash drive. The connected card reader/fl ash drive is not detected. The message ‘USB Hub is not supported’ appears. No sound on HDMI connection.

  • Page 111: Specifi Cations

    Recording media • HDD. DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW, DVD+R Double layer, USB fl ash drive Playback media • DVD-Video, Video CD/SVCD, Audio CD, CD- R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Picture CD, MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, WMA-CD, USB fl ash drive Picture/Display • A/D Converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz •...

  • Page 112: Display Panel Symbols/Messages

    Display panel symbols/messages The following symbols/messages may appear on your 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 113 Display panel symbols/messages FINALIZING DISC The DVD±R disc is being fi nalised. INFO DVD Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the TV. INSTALL After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date appears on the TV. IS TV ON? The recorder is currently in the fi rst installation mode.

  • Page 114: Glossary

    Glossary Analogue audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound is available with you use the AUDIO LEFT/ RIGHT. These red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.
  • Page 115 MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD.

  • Page 116: Tv System Guide

    TV System Guide COUNTRY AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS NTSC M BELGIUM BERMUDA NTSC M BOLIVIA NTSC M BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA BURKINA FASO SECAM K1 BURMA NTSC M BURUNDI SECAM K1 CAMBODIA...
  • Page 117 COUNTRY LIBYA SECAM B LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B MALAYSIA PAL B MALI SECAM K1 MALTA PAL B MARTINIQUE SECAM K1 MAURITANIA SECAM B MAURITIUS SECAM B MEXICO...
  • Page 118 Philips Customer Care phone numbers: Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Hungary Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.philips.com/welcome DVDR5520H DVDR5570H CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...

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