Philips DVDR890/021 User Manual

Table of contents
AIntroduction 3....................................
Dear Philips customer, 3....................................................................................
Regional code 6....................................................................................................
Technical data 6...................................................................................................
Accessories 6........................................................................................................
Important 7...........................................................................................................
Cleaning the discs 8.............................................................................................
Special functions of your new DVD recorder 8........................................
BConnecting the DVD recorder 11...
Preparing the remote control for operation 11...........................................
Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set 11......................................
Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' 13..........................................
Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' 14..................................
Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable 16.....................................................
Connecting with video(CVBS) cable 17..........................................................
Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket 18...................
Connecting additional video recorders 18.....................................................
Connect camcorder to the front sockets 19................................................
Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets 19....................
Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket 20............................
CInstalling your DVD recorder 21......
Initial installation 21.............................................................................................
Using a satellite receiver 23...............................................................................
Allocating a decoder 24......................................................................................
Manual TV channel search 25............................................................................
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 26......................................
Automatic TV channel search 28.....................................................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 29...............................................
Setting the language/country 30........................................................................
Setting the time and date 31..............................................................................
DInformation on the TV screen 32....
Icons in the menu bar 32...................................................................................
Menu bar 1 32.......................................................................................................
Menu bar 2 32.......................................................................................................
Temporary feedback icons 33...........................................................................
Status box 33........................................................................................................
Disc type icons 33................................................................................................
Operating mode icons 34...................................................................................
Tuner info box 34................................................................................................
Timer information box 34.................................................................................
EPlayback 35........................................
Playback hints 35..................................................................................................
Inserting a disc 35................................................................................................
Playing a DVD video disc 36..............................................................................
Playing a DVD+RW/+R disc 37........................................................................
Playing an audio CD 38.......................................................................................
Playing an MP3 CD 38.........................................................................................
Playing a (Super) Video CD 39.........................................................................
FAdditional playback features 40.......
Changing to another title/chapter 40..............................................................
Searching a disc 40...............................................................................................
Still picture 41.......................................................................................................
Slow motion 41....................................................................................................
Search by time 41.................................................................................................
Repeat/Shuffle play 42.........................................................................................
Repeat sequence (A-B) 42.................................................................................
Scan feature 43.....................................................................................................
Zoom feature 43..................................................................................................
Camera angle 43...................................................................................................
Changing the audio language 44........................................................................
Subtitles 44............................................................................................................
GManual recording 45..........................
General information 45......................................................................................
Recording without automatic switch-off 46...................................................
Interrupt recording (Pause) 48.........................................................................
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR-One Touch Recording) 48.
Protecting the disc against accidental recording 49.....................................
Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) 50..................................
Selecting the recording mode (quality) 51.....................................................
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat Recording) 52...........
'Direct Record' 53...............................................................................................
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 54...........................................................
HManaging the disc contents 55.........
General Information 55......................................................................................
Editing recording titles (name) 56....................................................................
Playing back titles 56............................................................................................
Erasing a recording/title 57................................................................................
Disc settings 57....................................................................................................
Changing the disc name 58................................................................................
Finalising a disc 58................................................................................................
Finalising DVD+R discs 59.................................................................................
Erasing DVD+RW disks 59................................................................................
Favourite Scene Selection 60............................................................................
Inserting chapter markers 60............................................................................
Hiding chapters 60...............................................................................................
Erasing chapter markers 61...............................................................................
Changing the index picture 62..........................................................................
Dividing titles 62...................................................................................................
IProgramming a recording
(TIMER) 63..............................................
General information 63......................................................................................
Programming a recording (with the 'ShowView
®
System') 64...................
Programming a recording (without the ShowView
®
System) 66...............
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Philips DVDR890/021 Specifications

General

Type	DVD Recorder
Video Recording System	MPEG-2
Audio Recording System	Dolby Digital
Video D/A Converter	10-bit / 27MHz
Remote Control	Yes
Weight	3.5 kg
Recording Formats	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Playback Formats	DVD-Video, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG
Audio D/A Converter	24-bit
Connectors (Rear)	Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video, HDMI
Connectors (Front)	Composite Video, Audio L/R, S-Video
Disc Types	DVD, CD
Recording Format	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Playback Format	DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Tuner	Analog
Video Playback System	NTSC, PAL
Inputs	SCART, Composite Video, Audio L/R, S-Video
Outputs	Composite Video, S-Video, HDMI
Power Consumption	30 W

Summary

1 Introduction

Dear Philips customer,

Personal introduction from the manual's guide, Phil.

Regional Code

Explains DVD regional coding and compatibility requirements.

Technical Data

Specifications like voltage, power consumption, dimensions, and weight.

Important Safety Precautions

Covers laser radiation, high voltage, and general safety precautions.

2 Connecting the DVD recorder

Preparing the Remote Control

Instructions for inserting batteries and basic remote usage.

Connecting to the TV Set

Guides on connecting the DVD recorder to a TV, recommending scart cable use.

Connection Options

Details on connecting via Scart (with/without Easy Link), S-Video, and CVBS cables.

Connecting Additional Devices

How to connect devices like decoders or video recorders to the second scart socket.

3 Installing your DVD recorder

Initial Installation

Guides through the first-time setup, including language, audio, and subtitle selection.

TV Channel Setup

Covers manual and automatic TV channel searching and sorting.

Setting Language and Country

How to select playback language, subtitle language, menu language, and country.

Setting Time and Date

Procedure for manually setting the device's time and date.

4 Information on the TV screen

Menu Bar and Icons

Explains the icons and menus displayed on the TV screen during operation.

Status and Feedback Icons

Details on temporary feedback icons, status box, and disc type icons.

Operating Mode Icons

Describes icons related to recording, playback, search, and slow motion modes.

5 Playback

Playback Hints

General tips and overview of supported disc formats for playback.

Inserting and Playing Discs

Steps for inserting discs and starting playback for various formats like DVD, CD, MP3.

Playback Features

Information on playing DVD video discs, including PIN, regional codes, and menus.

6 Additional playback features

Title and Chapter Navigation

How to select different titles or chapters using the remote.

Playback Modes

Details on repeat, shuffle play, and A-B repeat sequence playback.

Special Playback Functions

Explains scan, zoom, and camera angle features for enhanced viewing.

Audio and Subtitle Options

How to change audio language and subtitle language during playback.

7 Manual recording

Recording Overview

Information on recordable disc types (DVD+RW, DVD+R) and basic recording principles.

Recording Methods

Covers recording without automatic switch-off and inserting chapter markers.

Recording Control

Explains how to interrupt (pause) and record with automatic switch-off (OTR).

Disc Protection and Quality

Details on protecting discs and selecting recording modes for optimal quality.

8 Managing the disc contents

Recording Information

Details stored information like recording name, length, type, and index pictures.

Editing Titles and Chapters

How to edit recording titles, play back full titles including hidden chapters.

Erasing and Finalizing

Procedures for erasing recordings/titles, changing disc name, and finalising discs.

Scene Management

Covers inserting/deleting chapter markers, hiding chapters, and changing index pictures.

9 Programming a recording (TIMER)

Timer Recording Basics

Explains the need for date, time, channel, and recording mode for timer recordings.

ShowView System Programming

How to program recordings using the 9-digit ShowView number.

Manual Timer Programming

Step-by-step guide for programming recordings without the ShowView system.

Managing Timer Recordings

How to check, change, or delete programmed recordings and use NexTView Link.

10 User preferences

Picture and Sound Settings

Adjusting TV shape, black level, video shift, and audio output settings.

Language and Country Settings

Selecting audio language, subtitle language, menu language, and country.

Additional Settings

Configuring access control, status box display, and auto resume features.

Remote Control and Standby

Setting remote control type and managing low power standby options.

11 Access control (Child Lock)

Child Lock Functionality

Explains how to enable/disable child lock and set play options (always/once).

Disc Authorization

Authorising discs for playback and locking unlocked discs.

Parental Level Control

Setting parental control levels and understanding rating systems for DVD video.

Country and PIN Code Settings

Changing the country filter and modifying the access control PIN code.

12 Before you call an engineer

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses issues like unresponsive buttons, remote control problems, and dealer mode.

Resetting to Factory Settings

Procedure to reset the DVD recorder to its default factory settings.

Disc Playback and Recording Problems

Solves issues related to no playback, poor playback, or inability to record.