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- Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 1
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 Important information for customers in Great Britain 11 Preparing the remote channels manually 29 Setting - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 2
programmed recording (TIMER) . 66 'NexTView Link 66 Problem solving for programmed recordings 67 JUser preferences 68 Picture settings 69 Language settings 70 Additional settings 70 Remote Control settings 71 KAccess control (Child Lock code 75 LBefore you call an engineer ......... 76 Table - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 3
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ENGLISH The remote control MONITOR STANDBY m TV/DVD T/C PLAY MODE REC. MODE 0..9 DISC-MENU SYSTEM-MENU SELECT OK DCAB RETURN CLEAR CHANNEL q CHANNEL r PLAY/PAUSE G9 Monitor: This - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 5
N O STOP h REC/OTR n EDIT TIMER Select previous title/search backwards: Briefly press the button during playback: Previous chapter/film or previous title Hold down the button: Search backwards Hold down the button during the still picture: slow motion backwards Select next title/search forwards: - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 6
hSTOP GPLAY/PAUSE Record type (quality): To select the maximum possible record time Record: Record the current TV channel Recording in progress: Red light on the RECORD button to indicate recording in progress Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray Select previous title/search backwards Select - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 7
amplifier/receiver) The symbols on your DVD recorder display These symbols can light up on your DVD recorder display: TITLE Displays the title number selected/ Recording in progress A satellite recording has been programmed. A remote control signal has been received A recording (timer) has been - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 8
READING VPS/PDC NICAM STEREO Video programming system / programme delivery control: A VPS or PDC code will be transmitted for the selected TV program The DVD recorder has detected a Nicam audio signal. During playback a HiFi/2 channel tone was detected or a HiFi/2 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 9
EMPTYDISC PROTECTED MAX TITLE MAX CHAP DISC FULL PAL DISC NTSC DISC RECORDING FREETITLE DISC LOCK DISC ERR DISC WARN SETUP SETUP WAIT 01 BLOCKED SAFE REC EASYLINK The disc inserted is either new or has been completely erased (no recordings). The disc is protected against recording. The maximum - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 10
by Philips to help you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 11
family of owners of PHILIPS equipment. Thank you for buying a DVDR 890/051 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your do? Your Philips DVD recorder is a machine for recording and playing back digital video discs with "two-way" compatibility with the universal DVD video - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 12
Introduction Which discs you can use The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: Playback and recording DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable) Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD- - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 13
all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given an optional regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, : 25% - 75% Accessories Operating instructions Guarantee booklet Quick install guide Remote control and batteries Aerial cable Mains cable - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 14
electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. Please dispose of old batteries safely. Please take the packaging to your local recycling centre. This electronic - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 15
from the power supply and call after-sales service for advice. Keep the DVD recorder away from are due to dirt on the disc. To avoid such problems you should clean your discs regularly. 1 Dirty discs to use and to enhance your enjoyment. Philips provides the best possible connection between your - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 16
for the colours R(Red), G(Green) and B(Blue) are transmitted via separate channels. This reduces the interference that occurs with standard video cables. The Philips DVD recorder can play back pre-recorded DVDs and CDs. DVDs recorded using this DVD recorder can be played back on current and future - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 17
Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. Enter the serial number here. You will need it for service queries or if your machine is stolen. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate at the back. MODEL NO - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 18
ENGLISH BConnecting the DVD recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to attach a different plug, please proceed as follows: 1 Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse 2 Insert a - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 19
insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 to is a scart cable? The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 20
your DVD recorder can exchange information with your TV set. Please see your TV's operating instructions. ? 'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link' If your TV set is not circumstances, this can lead to problems with the picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns. ? Connecting the DVD recorder - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 21
1 TO TV-I/O at the back of the DVD recorder and the corresponding scart socket at the back of the TV set (see TV set operating instructions). 5 Switch on the TV set. 6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket 4MAINS at the back of the DVD recorder - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 22
is too weak or disrupted, you must manually set the time and date: 1 Check required, change the time with the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control. 3 Select the next line with A or B . information is correct, save by pressing OK . Problem Virgin mode Audio Language English Español Français - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 23
the scart cable. b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions). b Check that the scart cable is connected from the TV set to the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 24
recorder and the other end into the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV set (usually labelled 'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions). 4 Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white Cinch socket OUT L AUDIO R at the back of the DVD recorder and - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 25
on the TV set (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). 4 Insert one end of the supplied audio (Cinch) cable into the red/white TV set (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating instructions). 5 Switch on the TV set. Switch the TV set over to the Video - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 26
TV set, even if the DVD recorder is switched off. The TV/DVD button on the remote control allows you to switch between playback through the EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket and playback from interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes. Problem Connecting the DVD recorder 19 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 27
Connect camcorder to the front sockets To copy camcorder recordings, you can use the front sockets. These sockets are located behind the flap on the left hand side. Best Picture Quality If you have a DV or Digital 8 camcorder, connect the DV input of the DVD recorder to the appropriate DV output on - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 28
the DVD recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Consult the operating instructions for your receiver to find out which audio formats it supports. ? a All I can hear from my loudspeakers is a loud the receiver has a digital multi-channel sound decoder. Problem Connecting the DVD recorder 21 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 29
The DVD recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. Aim correctly with the remote control In the following sections, you will need the remote control for the first time. Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder and not at the TV set. Connecting additional devices If you - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 30
, complete the basic settings and then, if desired, start the automatic channel search (see section 'Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)'). Problem B Wait until all available TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes. C When AUTOINSTALL is complete, 'Autoinstall complete - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 31
a decoder Some TV channels send coded TV signals that can only be supports 'Easy Link' the decoder must be assigned to the relevant TV channel on the TV set (see the operating instructions the DVD recorder or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control to select the TV channel for which you want - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 32
will need to search for and store the missing or coded TV channels manually. Manual search with EasyLink With 'Easy Link', the DVD recorder will recorder. 2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON . 3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. A 4 Select ' ' using D or C . 5 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 33
automatic search until you have found the TV channel you are looking for. Problem 9 Using D or C in 'Programme number', select the programme number 'Fine tuning'. Using D or C you can try to fine-tune the TV channel manually. Experts 0 Press OK to store the TV channel. A To search for other TV - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 34
with a scart cable. What does EASYLINK do? If your TV set supports 'Easylink,..', TV channels will be stored during initial installation in the same order to the programme number of the scart socket. Problem 9 Confirm with OK on the DVD recorder remote control. 'WAIT' will appear on the display - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 35
instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature. Please read 'Sorting and clearing TV channels manually'. Problem /ON . 3 Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 36
by the DVD recorder. That is why you cannot select this function manually. ? 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme DVD recorder. 2 Turn on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. A 3 Select ' - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 37
required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY/ON . 3 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. A 4 Select the ' ' icon using D or C . 5 Select 'Language' using B or A and confirm with C . 6 Select the appropriate line and - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 38
ENGLISH Which settings can I choose? Audio Language: Playback language (audio language) Subtitle: Subtitle language Menu: Language of the OSD menu Country: Location (country) 7 Select the appropriate setting using B or A and confirm with OK . 8 To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . Tip Installing your DVD - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 39
Setting the time and date If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually. 1 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. A 2 Select the ' ' icon using D or C . 3 Select 'Installation' using B or A and confirm with C . 4 Select 'Time/Date - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 40
ENGLISH DInformation on the TV screen You can check and change many of the features and settings on your DVD recorder using the system menu. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Icons in the menu bar Use the SYSTEM-MENU button to call up and close the menu bar (main menu). You can - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 41
Temporary feedback icons Temporary feedback icons appear in the top left hand corner of the menu bar with information on the different operating modes. This information appears briefly when certain disc features are activated : / 6 5 3 4 2 0 1 7 l 8 9 Shuffle: Shuffle play Scan Repeat entire disc - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 42
ENGLISH Operating mode icons R Record S Stop T Play U Pause play V Record pause X Search forwards (8x speed) Y Search backwards (8x speed) Z Slow motion Tuner info box This box appears in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. The aerial signal, the TV channel and name of the - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 43
•) DVD+RW disc •) DVD+R Disc •) DVD-RW (videomode, finalised) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3-CD You can operate the DVD recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder. Inserting a disc P01 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front. The disc tray - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 44
the selected feature is not possible. a The screen is showing regional code information b Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts using DISC-MENU on the remote control. Problem How can I access hidden information? 1 Press the DISC-MENU button on the remote control. A menu will - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 45
message 'EMPTYDISC' in the display b There are no recordings on this disc. Problem 4 To stop the disc, press STOP h on the remote control or hSTOP on the DVD recorder. 5 To eject the disc, press OPEN section 'Selecting the recording type (Quality)' in chapter 'Manual recording'. ? 38 Playback - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 46
formats: *.mp3 File names: maximum 64 ASCII characters (Joliet) Maximum of 99 albums, 999 tracks Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48kHz. Files with less than 44.1kHz will be skipped. Supported bit rate: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps) ID3 Tag: Version 1, 1.1. If the version is higher - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 47
select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for title with C or D . 2 Select the number of the album/title with B , A or with the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control. You can also use repeat functions (Button PLAY MODE ). Tip Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may be equipped with PBC (Play - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 48
more than one title or chapter on the disc, follow the instructions to change to another title or chapter. If there are mode. This is not a fault in your machine. Problem Search function via menu bar 1 During playback press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 49
slow motion. 2 You can choose between the various speeds using N or O . Slow motion over the menu bar 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE G9 on the remote control and then press SYSTEM-MENU The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. J 2 Select the ' ' symbol using C or D and confirm with - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 50
time entered will flash b The selected title is shorter than the time entered. Enter a new time or end the function using SYSTEM-MENU . Problem 5 Playback starts before the time entered. Repeat/Shuffle play You can mark entire sections or the whole disc for endless playback. Depending on the - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 51
from different camera angles. That is why you cannot select this feature. For more information please read the 'cover text' on your DVD video disc. Problem 44 Additional playback features - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 52
ENGLISH 3 Select the required camera angle using B or A . You can also enter the number directly using the number buttons 0..9 . 4 After a short delay, playback changes to the new camera angle. The F ' ' icon remains displayed until multiple angles are no longer available. Changing the audio - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 53
can be added and deleted. The disc space (playback time) from the deleted recording cannot be recovered for further recordings Use the 'Manual recording' feature to spontaneously start recording (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress). In the 'Index Picture screen' select the title to - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 54
titles). Erase the titles or change the disc. Problem 3 If necessary, switch to the internal tuner on the DVD recorder using the MONITOR button on the remote control. 4 Select the programme number (station name) priority. 'CAM2' Digital Video (i Link) front socket DV Tip Manual recording 47 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 55
'. Tip 6 You can stop recording by pressing STOP h on the remote control or hSTOP on the recorder. MENU UPDT' will appear on the a disc error. Check and, if necessary, clean the inserted disc. Problem Making recordings on DVD+R discs compatible If you want to play back the 48 Manual recording - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 56
programme number (channel name) you want to record. 3 Press REC/OTR n on the remote control. 4 Each time you press REC/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the as a whole. It is not possible to protect an individual recording. Manual recording What happens with DVD+R discs? As long as these discs - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 57
3 While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, press the STOP h button on the remote control. The first title is marked. 4 Press A . This takes you to minute of the old recording (playback) 3 Press PLAY/PAUSE G9 on the remote control at the position where the new recording is to go. '9' will appear - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 58
recorder select the recording quality using REC MODE . You can also use the button REC. MODE on the remote control. Which recording types can I choose? 'HQ/HQ': HighQuality offers the best picture quality and a ) or 'Sport' (fast movements) in the 'Filter mode' line. Tip Manual recording 51 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 59
feature (Timer). For more information, please see the operating instructions for the satellite receiver. 1 Switch on the TV set required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. A 3 Select ' ' using D or C . Manual recording - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 60
your DVD Recorder'. b Check the connectors at both ends of the scart cable. b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. b If the problem persists, you won't be able to use this feature. Problem 3 Stop recording with STOP h . Manual recording 53 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 61
on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. A 3 Select ' ' using D or C . 4 Select 'Record settings' Confirm with OK . 8 Quit using SYSTEM-MENU . 9 Switch off with STANDBY m . 54 Manual recording - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 62
ENGLISH HManaging the disc contents Charly 1 00:29:59 • HQ Fri15/02/2002 Empty title 01:30:01 General Information When a recording is made to disc, the following additional information is also stored at the beginning of the recording: •) Name of the recording If the TV station does not transmit a - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 63
Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Charly 1 Settings for title Charly 1 Name Play full title Erase this title Charly 1 Press OK Editing recording titles (name) Some TV stations transmit the title (name) of a programme. In this case, the name will be included - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 64
OK Philips1 00:35:59 used Fri15/02/2002 PAL DVD playback Erasing a recording/title You can erase individual recordings from a disc. Follow the instructions below: 1 Press the STOP h button or during playback press DISC-MENU . 2 Using A or B select the title to be erased and confirm with C . The - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 65
confirm with OK . a 'Make edits compatible' does not appear b Your disc is already compatible. No conversion is necessary. To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . Problem 3 The screen displays 'This will take...' to show how long the process will last. 4 To confirm press OK . The screen will show 'Working - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 66
has been recorded on another DVD recorder, the menu may A not appear. In this case, use the 'Finalise disc' feature in the ' ' menu, under 'Features'. Problem 3 The screen displays 'This will take' to show how long the process will last. 4 To confirm press OK . 'Working' appears on the TV screen - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 67
index picture Divide title Favorite Scene Selection Press OK visible Press FSS/EDIT to exit 2 How do I select other chapters? 1 Press ' T/C ' on the remote control. The title and chapters are shown at the top of the screen. 2 Using C or D select Title(T) or Chapter (C). 3 Using A or B select the - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 68
chapter markers You can erase all or some of the markers within a title . 1 During playback of the appropriate chapter press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen Insert marker Current chapter Delete marker Delete all markers New index picture - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 69
on DVD+R discs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles. ? 1 During playback of the appropriate title press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen Insert marker Current chapter Delete marker Delete all markers New index picture - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 70
most TV listings magazine. 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method last selected is marked. 3 Select 'VIDEO Plus+ system' using B or A and confirm with C . Programming a recording (TIMER) 63 - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 71
D or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control, select the corresponding programme number (name to be made from Monday to Friday. Problem 6 The decoded information appears after confirmation. using C . Using SELECT switch on 'VPS/PDC' ('*' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 72
m button. If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 's' will light up on the display. Programming a recording (without the VIDEO Plus+® System the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming method last selected is marked. Timer Timer programming VPS - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 73
TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press TIMER on the remote control. The programming mode last selected is marked. 3 Select 'Timer List' with B or A . For more information, read the instruction manual for your TV set. 66 Programming a recording (TIMER) - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 74
solving for programmed recordings PROBLEM DVD recorder is not responding 'Switch off, timer recording' the screen. SOLUTION bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m . bThe DVD recorder - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 75
settings y Installation 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar appears. A 3 Select the ' ' icon using D or C and confirm with B . 4 Select the appropriate feature using B or A and confirm with - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 76
. 'All': Dolby Digital and DTS signals are fed unaltered to the digital output. MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). For receivers/amplifiers with digital multi channel sound decoders. 'PCM only: Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 multi-channel signals are converted to - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 77
'Country' Additional settings You can select the following functions in this menu: Access control Status box Auto resume Low power standby Features Enter code... On On Off 'Access control' Please read the next chapter 'Access control (child lock)' 'Status box' Along with the on screen menu, the - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 78
respond. 'DVD player': The DVD recorder responds to a DVD player remote control. The DVD recorder also responds to the remote control of a DVD player (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. 'DVD recorder': The DVD recorder only responds to - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 79
'Child safe' at the start of playback. •)'Play once': This disc is only authorised for single playback. If the recorder is switched off, the PIN code must be re-entered. Activating/deactivating child lock 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the DVD recorder. 2 Switch - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 80
Using A or B select 'Play once' or 'Play always'. 3 Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 . Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each discs To lock a disc that was formerly authorised follow the instructions below 1 Insert a disc. Playback starts automatically. If the - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 81
a higher level than the rating set? If the recorder does not find a suitable alternative, playback will stop and you must enter the four-digit code. 0 Confirm with OK . Quit using D and SYSTEM-MENU . Tip Changing the country The set filter values depend on the respective country. It is therefore - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 82
A and confirm with C . 6 Confirm 'Access control' using C . 7 Enter your four-digit PIN code. 8 Select 'Change code' using A or B and confirm with C . 9 Enter the new code using the number buttons 0..9 . Enter the same code again as confirmation. 0 Quit using D and SYSTEM-MENU . I have forgotten my - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 83
problems using this DVD recorder, the reason may be one of the following. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual the machine to the default factory settings Remote control does not work: bThere is no - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 84
PROBLEM No label facing upwards bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match. bParental control please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' in chapter 'Manual Recording'. bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 85
minutes bSome DVD players cannot play back DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by using a special function: 1 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE . Insert not close the tray. 2 Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc is modified. 3 If this fails - Philips DVDR890A | User Guide - Page 86
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Table of contents
A
Introduction
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Dear Philips customer,
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Regional code
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Technical data
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Accessories
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Important
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Cleaning the discs
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Special functions of your new DVD recorder
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Connecting the DVD recorder
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Important information for customers in Great Britain
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Preparing the remote control for operation
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Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV set
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Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'
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Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'
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Connecting with an S-Video(Y/C)cable
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Connecting with video(CVBS) cable
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Connecting additional devices to the second scart socket
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Connecting additional video recorders
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Connect camcorder to the front sockets
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Connecting audio devices to the analogue audio sockets
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Connecting audio devices to the digital audio socket
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Installing your DVD recorder
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Initial installation
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Using a satellite receiver
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Allocating a decoder
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Manual TV channel search
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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)
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Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)
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Sorting and clearing TV channels manually
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Setting the language/country
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Setting the time and date
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Information on the TV screen
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Icons in the menu bar
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Menu bar 1
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Menu bar 2
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Temporary feedback icons
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Status box
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Disc type icons
34
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Operating mode icons
35
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Tuner info box
35
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Timer information box
35
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E
Playback
36
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Playback hints
36
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Inserting a disc
36
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Playing a DVD video disc
37
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Playing a DVD+RW/+R disc
38
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Playing an audio CD
39
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Playing an MP3 CD
39
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Playing a (Super) Video CD
40
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F
Additional playback features
41
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Changing to another title/chapter
41
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Searching a disc
41
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Still picture
42
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Slow motion
42
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Search by time
42
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Repeat/Shuffle play
43
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Repeat sequence (A-B)
43
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Scan feature
44
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Zoom feature
44
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Camera angle
44
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Changing the audio language
45
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Subtitles
45
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G
Manual recording
46
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General information
46
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Recording without automatic switch-off
47
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Interrupt recording (Pause)
49
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Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR-One Touch Recording)
49
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Protecting the disc against accidental recording
49
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Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut)
50
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Selecting the recording mode (quality)
51
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Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (Sat Recording)
52
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'Direct Record'
53
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Switching 'Direct Record' on or off
54
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H
Managing the disc contents
55
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General Information
55
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Editing recording titles (name)
56
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Playing back titles
56
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Erasing a recording/title
57
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Disc settings
57
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Changing the disc name
58
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Finalising a disc
58
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Finalising DVD+R discs
59
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Erasing DVD+RW disks
59
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Favorite Scene Selection
60
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Inserting chapter markers
60
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Hiding chapters
60
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Erasing chapter markers
61
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Changing the index picture
62
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Dividing titles
62
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I
Programming a recording
(TIMER)
63
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General information
63
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Programming a recording (with the 'VIDEO Plus+
®
System')
63
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