Philips DVDR985 User Manual

DVDR985
Digital Video Disc Recorder
Owner's Manual
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Philips DVDR985 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	DVDR985
Category	DVD Recorder
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers fire, shock, laser, interference, copyright, and grounding.

Important Operational Safety Instructions

Covers cleaning, water, power, lightning, and hazardous conditions.

Hookups and Connections

Connecting to Your TV and Audio Systems

Guidelines for connecting to TV and stereo systems.

Initial Setup Procedure

Guided Setup and Configuration

Steps for initial setup of menus, language, and channels.

Quick Disc Playback Guide

Basic Playback Operations

Turning on, loading discs, starting, and stopping playback.

Quick Recording Guide

Recording Procedures and Options

Steps for starting, pausing, stopping, and using Safe Record.

Remote Control Functions

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Rear Panel Connections

Video, Antenna, and Audio Connections

Connectors for video, antenna, and analog audio signals.

Menu Bar Navigation

Accessing and Using Menu Bars

How to access and navigate Menu Bar I and Menu Bar 2 for settings.

Title/Disc Menus and Chapter/Track Selection

Navigating Menus and Tracks

Accessing DVD menus and navigating tracks/chapters.

Installation: Automatic Channel Programming

Automatic Channel Scanning and Management

Steps for scanning, storing, adding, and deleting TV channels.

Installation: Clock Setting

Automatic and Manual Clock Setting

Setting time and date automatically or manually.

One-Touch Recording Guide

Performing One-Touch Recording

Steps for starting, stopping, and using Safe Record.

Timer Recording Setup

Setting Up Timer Recordings

Access Control Setup

Setting and Changing the Access Code

Remote Control Operation of TV

TV Operation Setup Methods

Technical Specifications

Disc, Audio, and Video Specifications