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Picture/Display| D/A converter | 10 bit, 54 MHz |
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| A/D converter | 10 bit, 54 MHz |
| Picture enhancement | Progressive scan |
Sound| D/A converter | 24 bit, 96 kHz |
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| A/D converter | 24 bit, 96 kHz |
Video Recording| Recording Media | DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW |
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| Recording system | NTSC, PAL |
| Compression formats | MPEG2 |
Video Playback| Playback Media | CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-Video, Video CD/SVCD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL |
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| Compression formats | MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX 3.11, DivX 6.0, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x |
Audio Playback| Playback Media | CD-R/RW, Audio CD |
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| Compression format | MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG2 Multichannel, PCM |
Still Picture Playback| Playback Media | CD-R/RW |
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| Picture Compression Format | JPEG |
| Picture Enhancement | Slideshow with MP3 playback |
Storage Media| Hard Disk Capacity | 160 GB |
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Power| Power supply | 110-240V |
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| Power consumption | 50 W |
| Standby power consumption | 3.0 W |
Weight and Dimensions| Set dimensions | 435 x 48 x 325 mm |
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| Set weight | 3.6 kg |
| Packaging dimensions | 570 x 125 x 425 mm |
Introduction to user manual, including contact for assistance.
Provides contact information and website for Philips support in multiple languages.
Covers essential safety guidelines for operating the equipment, including electrical safety.
Covers care, safety precautions, and general product details.
Details about the recorder's introduction, accessories, region codes, and copyright.
Guides for basic and optional connections of external devices to the recorder.
Guidelines for finding a suitable location and ensuring proper ventilation.
Instructions for cleaning discs and handling the hard disk drive carefully.
Diagram and description of the main unit's buttons and indicators.
Details of the various input/output jacks located behind the flap.
Explains the function of each button on the remote control for operating the recorder.
Instructions for opening the battery compartment and inserting batteries.
Steps on how to aim and use the remote control to operate the system.
Guides how to connect antenna or cable TV signals to the recorder and TV.
Provides options for connecting the recorder's video output to the TV using CVBS or S-Video.
Explains how to connect audio cables for stereo or multichannel sound.
Instructions for connecting when the TV only has an antenna input jack.
Guides connection to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with output jacks.
Instructions for connecting a VCR to record from tapes or for playback.
Guides connecting both a VCR and a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Details on connecting camcorders via DV IN, S-VIDEO, or VIDEO jacks.
How to connect and view files from USB storage devices.
Steps to tune the TV to the correct input channel for the recorder's display.
Guide to searching and storing available TV channels for recording.
Configuration options for Auto Program, Manual Program, and tuner settings.
How to select system, audio, and subtitle languages for the recorder.
Instructions for manually adjusting the recorder's internal clock.
Steps to turn on the recorder and select a TV channel for viewing.
How to pause and resume live TV broadcasts.
Function to jump back 10 seconds during live TV playback.
Explanation of how the time shift buffer stores temporary TV programs.
Guide to accessing the HDD setup menu for managing disk storage.
Configuration of Time Shift Buffer, HDD Info, Space Management, and deletion options.
Presetting auto chapter markers and preferred recording quality modes.
Steps to record TV programs onto the HDD for future viewing.
How to record video from a connected DV camcorder to the HDD.
Instructions for recording from camcorders, VCRs, or DVD players.
Lists the types of discs supported for playback and recording.
Guide on how to copy recorded titles from HDD to a recordable DVD.
Steps to copy recordings from the HDD to a DVD disc.
Instructions for direct recording from external sources to a DVD disc.
Overview of YesDVD™ software features for creating DVDs.
Guide to creating a YesDVD™ disc from recorded content.
Instructions for printing a customized case coversheet for YesDVD™ discs.
Steps for registering and activating the YesDVD™ software.
Configuration of YesDVD™ functions like chapter markers and music videos.
Introduction to automatically starting and stopping recordings at specific times.
Using the VCR Plus+ system for programming timer recordings via PlusCode.
Step-by-step guide for manually setting timer recordings.
Instructions for modifying or removing existing timer recordings.
How to set timer recordings from a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.
Guide to playing back recordings stored on the HDD.
Lists the types of discs supported for playback and recording.
Steps to correctly insert discs into the recorder's tray.
How to initiate playback for various disc types, including DVD, VCD, and audio CDs.
Instructions for playing DivX movies and MP3 audio files from discs.
How to display JPEG picture files and create musical slide shows from discs.
Guide to accessing and playing JPEG/MP3 files from USB storage devices.
How to navigate and select different playback segments on a disc.
Features for pausing, frame-by-frame playback, and fast forward/reverse search.
How to enlarge the picture and pan through the zoomed image.
Accessing and using various playback menus and settings.
How to set repeat playback modes for discs.
How to create a custom playback order for disc content.
How to select preferred audio languages for DVD playback.
How to select preferred subtitle languages for DVD playback.
Features for changing DVD camera angles and searching by time.
Overview of options for editing titles recorded on the HDD.
Steps to access the HDD title edit menu for managing recordings.
How to divide a title into two or hide unwanted scenes.
Options for renaming, locking, or protecting HDD titles.
Overview of disc editing options for DVD±R/±RW discs.
Steps to access the disc editing menu for managing recorded DVDs.
Instructions for renaming, erasing, and starting new recordings on DVDs.
How to protect discs and finalize DVD±R discs for external playback.
Overview of options for editing individual DVD titles.
Steps to access the DVD title edit menu for managing recorded titles.
Instructions for renaming, erasing, and overwriting titles on DVDs.
How to add new recordings to the end of existing titles on a DVD.
Overview of video editing features like chapter markers and index pictures.
Steps to access the video editing menu for detailed edits.
How to select and play specific titles or chapters on a DVD.
Instructions for inserting or deleting chapter markers within a title.
Features for hiding chapters and changing the title's index picture.
How to split a title into two separate titles on DVD±RW discs.
Guide to opening and navigating the recorder's main setup menu.
Configuration of TV system, picture shape, and progressive scan settings.
Settings for parental level, rating explanations, and parental control.
Options for changing password, resetting menu settings, and screensaver.
Configuration of SPDIF and LPCM audio output settings.
Instructions on how to check for and install firmware updates for the recorder.
Answers common questions about disc types, capacity, and quality.
FAQs on DV connections, DVD titles/chapters, and disc finalization.
Troubleshooting common issues like no power, unresponsive unit, or remote control problems.
Solutions for disc playback issues, picture distortion, and sound interference.
Troubleshooting recording issues, VCR Plus+ system problems, and picture quality.
Details on recording formats, playback media, and audio/video performance.
Technical details on connections, timer functions, power supply, and dimensions.
Definitions of technical terms used throughout the manual.
Explanation of symbols and messages that may appear on the recorder's display.
Details on what is covered, not covered, and limitations of the Philips warranty.
Contact information for customer support in the US and Canada.
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