Frequently Asked Questions

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• Is my recorder capable of receiving digital cable (DVB-C) signals?
• What are the recommended operating and storage, humidity and temperature levels for my Philips product?
• Connecting the DVDR-VCR Combi to a television. (Composite Video Connection)
• Will a software update fix my problem? How can I tell if there is a later version of software for my product?
• Why is there distorted sound or no sound?
• Where can I buy parts and accessories such as remotes, TV stands, etc. for my Philips product?
• How do you perform Bi-Directional Dubbing?
• How to setup channels (Auto Channel Presets)
• Why am I not able to playback VCR via the HDMI connection?
• Do you have a question about your product which wasn't answered in the FAQs on this website?

Before you buy (3)

• Is my recorder capable of receiving digital cable (DVB-C) signals?
• How do you perform Bi-Directional Dubbing?
• Is my Philips DVD Player region free?

Getting started (2)

• What are the recommended operating and storage, humidity and temperature levels for my Philips product?
• How to setup channels (Auto Channel Presets)

Use and Learn (9)

• Connecting the DVDR-VCR Combi to a television. (Composite Video Connection)
• Why am I not able to playback VCR via the HDMI connection?
• Can I record High-Definition channels through my recorder?
• How do you activate One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)?
• Why can’t I record some shows and in some cases only segments of a show get recorded?
• How do you find the correct viewing channel?
• Why am I unable to playback a recorded DVD on other DVD players?
• How do you turn on Progressive Scan?
• Why does the closed captions disappear when I start a recording?

Software and firmware (1)

• Will a software update fix my problem? How can I tell if there is a later version of software for my product?

Troubleshooting (2)

• Why is there distorted sound or no sound?
• Do you have a question about your product which wasn't answered in the FAQs on this website?

Parts and Accessories (1)

• Where can I buy parts and accessories such as remotes, TV stands, etc. for my Philips product?