How high is the resolution compared to VHS? The crystal-clear digital pictures have a resolution of over 500 lines, with 720 pixels (picture elements) per line. This resolution is more than double that of VHS and is superior to Laser Discs. The quality can be compared to digital masters made in recording studios. What is DVD+RW? DVD+ReWritable (DVD+RW) uses phase-change media, the same technology that formed the basis for CD-ReWritable. A high-power laser is used to change the reflectivity of the recording layer. This process means the disc can be recorded on more than a thousand times. What is DVD+R? DVD+R (recordable DVD). In contrast to DVD+RW, this disc can only be recorded once. If a disc has not been finalized after recording, it can continue to be recorded upon in the DVD Recorder. Old recordings can be later deleted, but they cannot be overwritten. The deleted titles are marked as 'Deleted title.' For this disc to be played in a DVD player, it must be 'finalized' in the DVD Recorder. After this has been completed, no further recordings can be added. What can my DVD Recorder do? Your Philips DVD Recorder is a Recorder and Player for digital video discs, with a two-way compatibility to the universal DVD Video standard. This means that: •)existing pre-recorded DVDs can be played. •)recordings made on your DVD Recorder can play on existing DVD Video players and DVD-ROM drives. In some cases, the discs may have ? to be finalized before they will play on other DVD players. Introduction Compatible discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized. DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized. Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) Super Audio CD (only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc) Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0) Super Video CD CD-R (CD-Recordable) Audio/MP3 contents CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/MP3 contents ENGLISH Picture CD, CD-R/RW with JPEG content Introduction Region codes Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible. This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder. The number within the globe represents the region of the world. Region 1 represents: U.S, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller regions near Australia. Technical data Voltage: 110-130V/60Hz Power consumption: 31W Power consumption (Standby): Less than 7W (clock display off) Measurements in inches (W/H/D): 17.2/3.0/13.30 (disc tray closed), 18.58 (disc tray open) Weight without packaging approx.: 4.0kg Power failure/no power supply: Channel and timer data will remain stored for approx. 1 year, the clock data for approx. 12 hours. Operating position: max. inclination of 10 degrees in any direction Ambient temperature:59 °F -95 °F Humidity: 25% -75% Accessories Owner's manual Warranty booklet Quick-start guide Remote control and batteries Antenna cable Power cable Introduction Important notes regarding operation Caution! Visible and invisible laser radiation. When open avoid exposure to beam. Because of the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. LASER Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD) Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD reading). Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD) Danger: High voltage! Do not open! There is a risk ofan electrical shock! The machine does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. As soon as the DVD Recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the DVD Recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply. If you disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power supply, pull out the power cord's plug from the wall outlet, not only the plug from the jack 4MAINS at the rear of the set. Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the cable. These Owner's manual have been printed on non-polluting paper. Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points. Please make use of the facilities available in your country for ...