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Philips DVDR80 - User Manual

Philips DVDR80
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Philips DVDR80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Recording FormatDVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Remote ControlYes
Video Recording FormatMPEG-2
Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital
Weight4.5 kg
Playback FormatDVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD
Input ConnectionsComposite video, S-Video, SCART
Output ConnectionsComposite video, S-Video
Recording SpeedSP, LP, EP
Hard DriveNo
Audio OutputStereo
TunerBuilt-in TV Tuner

Summary

2 Connecting the DVD Recorder

Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV

Guides on connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using various cable types.

Connecting with Component Video (Y Pb Pr) cable

Detailed steps for connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using Component Video cables.

Connecting with S-Video (Y;C) cable

Instructions for connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using an S-Video (SVHS) cable.

Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable

Steps for connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using a standard Composite Video (CVBS) cable.

Connecting only with the antenna cable

Guide for connecting the DVD Recorder to a TV using only an antenna cable.

4 Installing your DVD Recorder

Initial installation

Step-by-step guide to the initial setup process, including language, audio, and channel setup.

Automatic TV channel search

Instructions for performing an automatic search and saving available TV channels.

5 The GUIDE Plus+ system

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring the GUIDE Plus+® system.

7 Playback

Inserting a disc

Step-by-step instructions on how to insert a disc into the DVD Recorder tray.

Playing a DVD video disc

Guide on how to play a standard DVD video disc, including playback controls.

Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R

Instructions for playing recorded DVD+RW and DVD+R discs.

Playing audio CDs

How to play audio CDs using the DVD Recorder.

Playing MP3 CDs

Guide on playing MP3 CDs, including file format and directory structure considerations.

Playback of a (Super) Video CD

Instructions for playing (Super) Video CDs, including PBC (Play Back Control) features.

9 Disc Manager (DM)

Adding a disc to the Disc Manager

Steps to add DVD+RW/+R discs to the Disc Manager for tracking recordings.

Searching for a title in the Disc Manager

How to quickly find and play back a recording saved in the Disc Manager by title.

Searching discs

How to search for a recording title stored in the Disc Manager by selecting a disc number.

10 Recording

Recording without automatic switch-off

Detailed steps for starting and stopping recordings manually without automatic switch-off.

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording)

Instructions for starting a recording manually and concluding it within a specific time.

Preventing accidental erasing of discs

How to lock the entire disc to prevent important recordings from being accidentally erased.

Selecting the recording mode (quality)

How to define picture quality and maximum recording time by selecting a recording mode.

12 Programming a recording (TIMER)

Programming a recording with the GUIDE Plus+ system

Easy programming of recordings by selecting shows from the GUIDE Plus+® TV guide.

Programming a recording with the VCR Plus+ system

How to program recordings using an 8-digit PlusCode number found in TV listings.

Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+ system

Manual programming of recordings by entering date, channel, start/end times, and quality.

Problem solving for programmed recordings

Troubleshooting common issues encountered with programmed recordings.

13 User preferences

Picture settings

Adjusting picture settings like TV shape, black level, video shift, and output format.

Sound settings

Configuring digital and analog audio outputs, including output modes and night mode.

14 Access control (Child lock)

Child lock (DVD and VCD)

Function to prevent children from viewing discs by requiring a four-digit PIN.

Activating;Deactivating the child lock

Steps to enable or disable the child lock feature and set disc playback options.

Parental control (DVD video only)

Setting parental control levels to restrict viewing of content based on age ratings.

15 Before you call technical support

Resetting the DVD Recorder to default factory settings

Procedure to restore the DVD Recorder to its original factory settings, clearing all data.

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