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PHILIPS REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. CALL US! WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT. 1-800-531-0039 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.PHILIPS.COM See why inside. Digital Video Disc Recorder Owner's Manual ® DVDR72 Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. NEED HELP? WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND ANY OF THE FEATURES.
PHILIPS REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. CALL US! WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT. 1-800-531-0039 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.PHILIPS.COM See why inside. Digital Video Disc Recorder Owner's Manual ® DVDR72 Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. NEED HELP? WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND ANY OF THE FEATURES.
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... Information 4-5 Introduction 6 Getting Started Playable Discs 7 General Information 8 Hookups 9-17 Initial Setup 18-19 Basic Play and Recording Quick Disc Playback 20 Quick Recording 21 Controls Remote Control 22-23 Front Panel 24 Rear Panel 25 Advanced Installation TV Channel Programming 26 VCR Plus+® ...50 Editing 51 Finalize Disc 52 Additional Features and Setup Options Auto Resume, Playback Control 53 Access Control 54-58 DVD Recorder Features Menu 59 Picture Settings 60 Digital Output 61 Analog Output 62 Language Settings 63 Night Mode, Remote Control Used 64 ...
... Information 4-5 Introduction 6 Getting Started Playable Discs 7 General Information 8 Hookups 9-17 Initial Setup 18-19 Basic Play and Recording Quick Disc Playback 20 Quick Recording 21 Controls Remote Control 22-23 Front Panel 24 Rear Panel 25 Advanced Installation TV Channel Programming 26 VCR Plus+® ...50 Editing 51 Finalize Disc 52 Additional Features and Setup Options Auto Resume, Playback Control 53 Access Control 54-58 DVD Recorder Features Menu 59 Picture Settings 60 Digital Output 61 Analog Output 62 Language Settings 63 Night Mode, Remote Control Used 64 ...
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.... q Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for ventilation. Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can be recycled and reused if disassembled by -Step/Zoomed Play q Progressive Scan... compatibility q Repeat and Repeat A-B playback q Time Search q VCR Plus+ Programming Package Contents q DVD Recorder q Remote control with two AA batteries q AC power cord q One blank Philips DVD+RW q One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip, with single prong in center of space all...
.... q Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for ventilation. Your Philips DVD Recorder both records DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and plays prerecorded DVDs.You can be recycled and reused if disassembled by -Step/Zoomed Play q Progressive Scan... compatibility q Repeat and Repeat A-B playback q Time Search q VCR Plus+ Programming Package Contents q DVD Recorder q Remote control with two AA batteries q AC power cord q One blank Philips DVD+RW q One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip, with single prong in center of space all...
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... you are labeled for Playing Only DVD (Digital Video Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) You cannot record on the same Disc. Furthermore, recordings are made according to a PAL-compatible TV using the Philips DVD Recorder. others will fit on one DVD, but may appear on the DVD or its... play.There are also a few types of Discs that are using the Philips DVD Recorder.These Discs play were recorded in this Recorder. Playable Discs 7 This DVD Recorder will neither play nor record on this DVD Recorder.These symbols might also appear on the Disc's case or packaging. Video CD Similar ...
... you are labeled for Playing Only DVD (Digital Video Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) You cannot record on the same Disc. Furthermore, recordings are made according to a PAL-compatible TV using the Philips DVD Recorder. others will fit on one DVD, but may appear on the DVD or its... play.There are also a few types of Discs that are using the Philips DVD Recorder.These Discs play were recorded in this Recorder. Playable Discs 7 This DVD Recorder will neither play nor record on this DVD Recorder.These symbols might also appear on the Disc's case or packaging. Video CD Similar ...
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...on the remote control. ends aligned as indicated. See page 24. The remote control also will operate some Philips TVs. Make sure there are no barriers between the remote and the Recorder. See pages 22-23. _ DVD Disc Menus... Movie producers set up features of batteries (standard, ...3 Replace the battery compartment lid. See page 30. Available Disc Features... See page 34. + DVD Recorder Menus... DVD Player Upgrades If a DVD does not play properly, please contact Philips at the remote sensor on the current Disc. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types ...
...on the remote control. ends aligned as indicated. See page 24. The remote control also will operate some Philips TVs. Make sure there are no barriers between the remote and the Recorder. See pages 22-23. _ DVD Disc Menus... Movie producers set up features of batteries (standard, ...3 Replace the battery compartment lid. See page 30. Available Disc Features... See page 34. + DVD Recorder Menus... DVD Player Upgrades If a DVD does not play properly, please contact Philips at the remote sensor on the current Disc. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types ...
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... Before you finish your TV, Stereo, Cable Box, or other equipment as shown on the Recorder for a simple connection. Note the jacks and connectors on pages 10-16. When you begin...... In, etc.These channels often are needed between the Recorder and your Stereo for the best sound quality. See pages 12-15. q You can see the blue Philips DVD background picture on the TV screen. q Set ...the TV to a DVD+R or DVD+RW. q Connect the Recorder directly to the correct channel or "source" mode...
... Before you finish your TV, Stereo, Cable Box, or other equipment as shown on the Recorder for a simple connection. Note the jacks and connectors on pages 10-16. When you begin...... In, etc.These channels often are needed between the Recorder and your Stereo for the best sound quality. See pages 12-15. q You can see the blue Philips DVD background picture on the TV screen. q Set ...the TV to a DVD+R or DVD+RW. q Connect the Recorder directly to the correct channel or "source" mode...
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... C03" appears on the Recorder's display panel, press and hold the Number 3 button on the rear of the DVD Recorder. After several seconds, the... have been connected to your TV and set it to the Recorder's ANTENNA jack. 2 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to ...cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power outlet. 4 Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn on... RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on the Recorder. Check your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA...display panel, you turn on the rear of the DVD Recorder. If so, disconnect it from the TV and connect it...
... C03" appears on the Recorder's display panel, press and hold the Number 3 button on the rear of the DVD Recorder. After several seconds, the... have been connected to your TV and set it to the Recorder's ANTENNA jack. 2 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to ...cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power outlet. 4 Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn on... RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on the Recorder. Check your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA...display panel, you turn on the rear of the DVD Recorder. If so, disconnect it from the TV and connect it...
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...on the rear of the Initial Setup. Use the supplied audio and video cables, which have it on the Recorder's remote. This is part of the DVD Recorder. You cannot see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the TV and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. While "IS...you used the RF coaxial cable as shown for details. C04." If your TV manual for step 3). Or, use an Audio/Video connection between the Recorder and the TV. Check your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks: Connect them to turn it on your TV instead. See pages...
...on the rear of the Initial Setup. Use the supplied audio and video cables, which have it on the Recorder's remote. This is part of the DVD Recorder. You cannot see the blue Philips DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the TV and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. While "IS...you used the RF coaxial cable as shown for details. C04." If your TV manual for step 3). Or, use an Audio/Video connection between the Recorder and the TV. Check your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks: Connect them to turn it on your TV instead. See pages...
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...PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 Antenna or Cable TV Signal 3 2 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the Recorder. Use the supplied three-strand component video cable, which has red and white markings. Go to page 18 to continue. 4 Helpful Hints • If your... TV has Progressive Scan, connect the Recorder's OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks to the Component Video In channel. See page 60. • On the TV, the Component Video In jacks...
...PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 Antenna or Cable TV Signal 3 2 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the Recorder. Use the supplied three-strand component video cable, which has red and white markings. Go to page 18 to continue. 4 Helpful Hints • If your... TV has Progressive Scan, connect the Recorder's OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks to the Component Video In channel. See page 60. • On the TV, the Component Video In jacks...
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... Y/C, S-Video, or S-VHS (super video). C03" appears on the display panel, you turn it on the Recorder. Your TV remote may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Connect the other end of the... same RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Check your TV's manual for details. 5 Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power)...or 4 when you turn on the TV screen. This is part of the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup screen on...
... Y/C, S-Video, or S-VHS (super video). C03" appears on the display panel, you turn it on the Recorder. Your TV remote may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Connect the other end of the... same RF coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. Check your TV's manual for details. 5 Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS (AC Power)...or 4 when you turn on the TV screen. This is part of the Initial Setup of the DVD Recorder.You cannot see the Initial Setup screens until you see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup screen on...
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... button or switch that has yellow markings. 3 Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder's white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left /right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. Your TV's...channel and change channels down until you see the Initial Setup screens until you need to turn on the Recorder. 14 Hookups (cont'd) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack 5 ...4 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect the Recorder's yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to the correct Video In channel. (See next step.) This is...
... button or switch that has yellow markings. 3 Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder's white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left /right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. Your TV's...channel and change channels down until you see the Initial Setup screens until you need to turn on the Recorder. 14 Hookups (cont'd) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack 5 ...4 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect the Recorder's yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to the correct Video In channel. (See next step.) This is...
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... Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have a button or switch that has yellow markings. 3 Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder's white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left Audio In jacks) Stereo (example only) 4 5 Antenna or Cable TV Signal VIDEO IN ... AUDIO AUDIO R PR R PR 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect the Recorder's yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to your TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you see pages 12-13. If "IS...
... Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have a button or switch that has yellow markings. 3 Connect a supplied two-strand audio cable to the Recorder's white/red OUT AUDIO L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left Audio In jacks) Stereo (example only) 4 5 Antenna or Cable TV Signal VIDEO IN ... AUDIO AUDIO R PR R PR 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect the Recorder's yellow OUT VIDEO (CVBS) jack to your TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you see pages 12-13. If "IS...
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... (Y/C) L PB (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO R PR R PR 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a power outlet. 6 Turn on the Stereo power and set it on the correct Video In channel. 8 Turn on the TV power...'s VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that selects the Video In channel. Refer to the Antenna In jack on the front of the Recorder. Choose the correct Video In channel at all. • Your Stereo must support MPEG2, Dolby DigitalTM or Digital Theater System (DTS). Set the TV to...
... (Y/C) L PB (Y/C) L PB AUDIO AUDIO R PR R PR 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA jack on the rear of the Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a power outlet. 6 Turn on the Stereo power and set it on the correct Video In channel. 8 Turn on the TV power...'s VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that selects the Video In channel. Refer to the Antenna In jack on the front of the Recorder. Choose the correct Video In channel at all. • Your Stereo must support MPEG2, Dolby DigitalTM or Digital Theater System (DTS). Set the TV to...
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...and to the yellow CAM 1 VIDEO IN jack on this is a common connection possibility. If you used the connection shown on the front of the Recorder instead, choose channel EXT 1 or EXT 2. Choose the channel that matches the jacks to which is usually marked with yellow. (One video cable is... connector. Start playing the material by pressing PLAY on the VCR/Camcorder. If your TV. Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the front of your lowest TV channel. Hookups (cont'd) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW STANDBY-...
...and to the yellow CAM 1 VIDEO IN jack on this is a common connection possibility. If you used the connection shown on the front of the Recorder instead, choose channel EXT 1 or EXT 2. Choose the channel that matches the jacks to which is usually marked with yellow. (One video cable is... connector. Start playing the material by pressing PLAY on the VCR/Camcorder. If your TV. Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the front of your lowest TV channel. Hookups (cont'd) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment Dubbing Videotape to a DVD+R/DVD+RW STANDBY-...
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...only way to see the Initial Setup messages. Or, check your selection in this language if it to disconnect the power cord. To change the Recorder's Menu Language later, see pages 35 and 63. ~ Initial Setup Audio Language English K L Español Français Português ...you selected. Even though your TV may override your TV owner's manual for each feature. 1 Press STANDBYy to choose the language you turn on the Recorder. You can change the Audio Language later (as Playback Audio), see page 63. ~ Initial Setup Menu Language English K L Español Fran...
...only way to see the Initial Setup messages. Or, check your selection in this language if it to disconnect the power cord. To change the Recorder's Menu Language later, see pages 35 and 63. ~ Initial Setup Audio Language English K L Español Français Português ...you selected. Even though your TV may override your TV owner's manual for each feature. 1 Press STANDBYy to choose the language you turn on the Recorder. You can change the Audio Language later (as Playback Audio), see page 63. ~ Initial Setup Menu Language English K L Español Fran...
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...have not connected the Antenna or Cable TV signal, take a few minutes, depending on TV Shapes, see a blue Philips DVD background screen and some Information Boxes. (See page 33.) The Recorder is ready for subtitles, then press OK. To change the TV Shape later or for TV channels" will appear,...Cable TV signal to choose the language you have connected the antenna - Programming Auto ch. If the language is connected, press OK. The Recorder will show on the screen as the searching progresses.This will be no subtitles or subtitles will take a moment now to choose the preferred TV...
...have not connected the Antenna or Cable TV signal, take a few minutes, depending on TV Shapes, see a blue Philips DVD background screen and some Information Boxes. (See page 33.) The Recorder is ready for subtitles, then press OK. To change the TV Shape later or for TV channels" will appear,...Cable TV signal to choose the language you have connected the antenna - Programming Auto ch. If the language is connected, press OK. The Recorder will show on the screen as the searching progresses.This will be no subtitles or subtitles will take a moment now to choose the preferred TV...
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... is in the top left corner when you play the DVD later.While Resume appears, press PLAY : to start automatically. You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture on your Disc in the DVD Disc menu. • If you are playing a DVD, a Disc menu may start playback. • If you...; Auto resume does not affect Audio CDs. If Auto resume is Off, Resume will not play is two-sided, make sure the label of the Recorder to close the tray. 5 4 Play may appear. Otherwise, play at the beginning of the Audio CD. See pages 914. See pages 54-58. • DVDs...
... is in the top left corner when you play the DVD later.While Resume appears, press PLAY : to start automatically. You should see the blue Philips DVD background picture on your Disc in the DVD Disc menu. • If you are playing a DVD, a Disc menu may start playback. • If you...; Auto resume does not affect Audio CDs. If Auto resume is Off, Resume will not play is two-sided, make sure the label of the Recorder to close the tray. 5 4 Play may appear. Otherwise, play at the beginning of the Audio CD. See pages 914. See pages 54-58. • DVDs...
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...0 MENU CH SYSTEM OK 5 3,5 CH TIMER FSS TV VOLUME RETURN CLEAR PLAY I STOP AUDIO REC/OTR PAUSE I to close the Disc tray. 2 Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R, with the label facing up TV channels. "COPY PROTECT" may not be accessible when you are on pages 41-52. 1 Press OPEN... about three seconds to select an empty Title box on a DVD+RW, choose the last Empty Title box. On a brief recording on other equipment. Use an unprotected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. If you play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. To edit your Cable Box/Satellite...
...0 MENU CH SYSTEM OK 5 3,5 CH TIMER FSS TV VOLUME RETURN CLEAR PLAY I STOP AUDIO REC/OTR PAUSE I to close the Disc tray. 2 Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R, with the label facing up TV channels. "COPY PROTECT" may not be accessible when you are on pages 41-52. 1 Press OPEN... about three seconds to select an empty Title box on a DVD+RW, choose the last Empty Title box. On a brief recording on other equipment. Use an unprotected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. If you play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. To edit your Cable Box/Satellite...
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...MODE 123 456 789 DISC SELECT 0 MENU CH SYSTEM OK CH TIMER FSS TV VOLUME RETURN CLEAR PLAY I I Button (Record/One-Touch Recording) Press to open or close the Recorder's disc tray. TV VOLUME +/- See page 21. See page 42. 22 Remote Control MONITOR Button Press to select an AM...positions.The selected position will appear briefly on a Video CD or some Philips TVs. TV/DVD Button Press to adjust the volume of the DVD Recorder. RETURN Button Press to go to change TV channels at the Recorder in Monitor mode. See page 41. Use DVD position for other features....
...MODE 123 456 789 DISC SELECT 0 MENU CH SYSTEM OK CH TIMER FSS TV VOLUME RETURN CLEAR PLAY I I Button (Record/One-Touch Recording) Press to open or close the Recorder's disc tray. TV VOLUME +/- See page 21. See page 42. 22 Remote Control MONITOR Button Press to select an AM...positions.The selected position will appear briefly on a Video CD or some Philips TVs. TV/DVD Button Press to adjust the volume of the DVD Recorder. RETURN Button Press to go to change TV channels at the Recorder in Monitor mode. See page 41. Use DVD position for other features....
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... a paused picture one frame at the same time you press these buttons will work with some Philips TVs when you want to play . DVD / TV The following buttons will change channels or power at the Recorder. • CH+8 or CH-9 Press to change TV channels at the TV. • Number buttons ... to turn on or off the TV power. TIMER Button Press to previous Chapters/Tracks. Press repeatedly to return to access or remove the Timer Recording menu. See page 38. Number Buttons Press to select numbered items in the Menu Bar. PAUSE k Button Press once to pause play . T/C Button (Title/...
... a paused picture one frame at the same time you press these buttons will work with some Philips TVs when you want to play . DVD / TV The following buttons will change channels or power at the Recorder. • CH+8 or CH-9 Press to change TV channels at the TV. • Number buttons ... to turn on or off the TV power. TIMER Button Press to previous Chapters/Tracks. Press repeatedly to return to access or remove the Timer Recording menu. See page 38. Number Buttons Press to select numbered items in the Menu Bar. PAUSE k Button Press once to pause play . T/C Button (Title/...