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Philips DVDR3400 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3400 User Manual...
  • Page 2 See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3400, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 3 CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’...
  • Page 5 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 Product Information ... 9 Introduction ...9 Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Copyright notice ...9 Special Features ...10 Product Overview Main Unit ... 11 Remote Control ...
  • Page 7 Playback Playback ... 38 Playable discs ... 38 Starting disc playback ...39 Additional Playback Features ... 43 Changing to another chapter/track ... 43 Pausing playback ... 43 Searching forwards/backwards ... 43 Using the TOOLS options ... 44 Edit Recordings Editing/ Finalising Recording ... 47 About disc editing ...47 Accessing disc editing menu ...47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players (DVD±R only) ...

  • Page 8: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record TV programmes or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make with this recorder will playback on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. DVD±R discs have to be fi nalised before they can be played back on other DVD players.

  • Page 10: Special Features

    DivX Networks Inc., that compresses digital video to small sizes while retaining relatively high visual quality. Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual media’ recording – the ability to create recordings on + and - discs (DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/-RW).

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. Disc tray ç OPEN/CLOSE – Opens/closes the disc tray. System display panel – Show information about the current status of the recorder. (PREV) / (NEXT) > – Go to the previous/next chapter or track. Press and hold to make a forward/ reverse search.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç TOOLS TOOLS SELECT SELECT CLEAR CLEAR REPEAT REPEAT DISC MENU DISC MENU PLAY/PAUSE PLAY/PAUSE REC MODE REC MODE TIMER TIMER EDIT EDIT VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode.
  • Page 13 – Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. TV VOL +/ - – Adjusts the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only). TV MUTE H – Mutes the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only).

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections SATELLITE CABLE EXT 2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting the aerial cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using this recorder. If the aerial signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programmes.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from this recorder. You need to choose only one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using a SCART cable Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the...
  • Page 17 – The HDMI connector is only compatible with HDMI compliant devices and DVI-TV. (continued) Designed and developed by Philips, Europe Apparatus Claims of U.S. Paten 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; limited viewing uses only.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections EXT 2 AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN STEREO / TV Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from this recorder. However, this connection is not required if this recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART or HDMI cable.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Optional Connections

    CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA EXT 2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an aerial output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), see “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Connecting the aerial cables” for the complete connections to your TV.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections SATELLITE ANTENNA CABLE EXT 2 AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from a video tape to a recordable DVD and allows the VCR to be used for playback even if the recorder is turned off.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF ANTENNA RF OUT AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Aerial/Cable TV signal to the aerial input (RF IN) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Sockets

    Step 2: Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right which provides convenient connections. Option 1: Using the DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Usb Fl Ash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting a USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader You can view the contents of a USB fl ash drive / USB memory card reader through this recorder and record the contents onto a recordable DVD. See the chapter “Recording –...

  • Page 24: Step 3: Installation And Setup

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.

  • Page 25: Select The Country Of Your Residence

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Select the country of your residence Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. In setup menu, use keys to highlight { Setup Menu - General } and press to access the menu. Setup Menu - General Country On Screen Display Language...

  • Page 26: Setting The Date & Time

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting the date & time This recorder has an automatic date and time setting feature. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, you can further adjust the clock settings. In setup menu, use keys to highlight { Setup Menu - Clock } and press...

  • Page 27: Recording

    Discs for recording Several different types of recordable DVD discs can be used with this recorder: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data is erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording.

  • Page 28: Recording Settings

    Recording (continued) IMPORTANT! Unrecordable contents Contents with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, recording will be paused. Recording settings The default recording settings allow you to set the auto chapter markers, preferred recording input source and recording mode.

  • Page 29: Record Settings

    RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting Auto Chapter chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a Marker specifi c point in the recording quickly. { On } { Off } Defi ne your frequent source of recording.

  • Page 30: Recording From Various Sources

    Recording (continued) Recording from various sources You can record a TV programme or copy the content from an external device to a recordable DVD disc. The storage capacity of the disc depends on the recording mode selected. SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 31 Recording from an external device (Camcorder/ VCR/DVD Player) Record video directly from an external device to a recordable DVD disc. Before you start... Set the preferred mode of recording before proceeding. See the section “Recording Settings” in this chapter. Connect the external device to this recorder.

  • Page 32: Archiving From A Usb Fl Ash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    Recording (continued) Archiving from a USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader Archive the contents from a USB device to a recordable DVD disc. SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç TOOLS TOOLS TOOLS SELECT SELECT CLEAR CLEAR REPEAT REPEAT DISC MENU...

  • Page 33: Instant Time-Off Recording

    Instant time-off recording This function allows you to make a recording with a preset length easily without using the timer programming. Press REC z repeatedly to toggle between OTR 30, 60 or 90- minutes recording options. The recorder will stop recording at the designated end time and switch off to standby mode automatically.

  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specifi ed time. SOURCE TV/DVD TOOLS SELECT CLEAR With this recorder, you can schedule up...

  • Page 35: Timer Recording (Manually)

    To confi rm your entry, select the menu and press OK. ® The VIDEO Plus+ programme information will be shown on the timer editor menu. Timer Editor 09 : 05 : 56 Source Ch003 Rec Mode Once Mode Date 01 / 01 / 06 Start 10 : 33 11 : 03...
  • Page 36 Timer Recording { Source } Select the TV channel or the correct input source (DV, EXT1, EXT2, CAM1 or CAM2) which you have used to connect the external device. { Rec Mode } Select the mode of recording. See the chapter “Recording – RECORD settings - Default Recording mode”...

  • Page 37: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording

    Setting a timer recording from an external Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box connected to this recorder via the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART connection (see “Step 2: Optional Connections”), follow the steps described below to programme the recordings.

  • Page 38: Playback

    Playback Playable discs Using this recorder, you can playback and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over again. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer);...

  • Page 39: Starting Disc Playback

    Starting disc playback Press STANDBY-ON to switch on the recorder. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç. The disc tray opens. Place the disc onto the tray with the label facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç. Switch on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).
  • Page 40 Playback (continued) Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display. Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index menu will appear on the TV Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection or to select a play option.
  • Page 41 Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, recordable DVD). The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
  • Page 42 Playback (continued) Playing a DivX disc This recorder supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB fl ash drive. Insert a DivX disc. The disc content menu appears. If the DivX movie contains external subtitles, you have to fi rst select the subtitle fi le from the fi le list.

  • Page 43: Additional Playback Features

    Changing to another chapter/ track When a disc contains more than one chapter or track, you can change to a different chapter or track as follows. During playback, ë Press (NEXT) to go to the next chapter/track. í Press (PREV) to return to the start of the previous chapter/track.

  • Page 44: Using The Tools Options

    Additional Playback Features Using the TOOLS options SELECT SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç TOOLS TOOLS SELECT SELECT CLEAR CLEAR REPEAT REPEAT TOOLS DISC MENU DISC MENU PLAY PLAY Menu options displayed may differ depending on the disc type. REC MODE TIMER EDIT...
  • Page 45 Additional Playback Features Creating a playlist You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by creating a playlist. During disc playback, press TOOLS on the remote control. The Tools menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears.
  • Page 46 Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle languages This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can to change the language you want during playback of the DVD. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc.

  • Page 47: Editing/ Finalising Recording

    { Make Compatible } - DVD±RW only To ensure the edited changes remain when the disc is played back on another DVD player. (eg., hidden chapters to remain hidden). { Lock/Unlock Disc } - DVD±RW only Lock or unlock a disc to prevent accidental erasure or changes being made.
  • Page 48 Editing/ Finalising Recording Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In disc editing menu, use select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select.

  • Page 49: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players (Dvd±R Only)

    Editing/ Finalising Recording Make compatible (DVD±RW only) The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function enures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. In disc editing menu, use select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confi rm.

  • Page 50: About Title Editing

    Editing/ Finalising Recording About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc.
  • Page 51 Editing/ Finalising Recording Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.

  • Page 52: About Video Editing

    Editing/ Finalising Recording About video editing After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
  • Page 53 Editing/ Finalising Recording Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select a specifi c title. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. keys to select { Title } and press OK.
  • Page 54 Editing/ Finalising Recording Hiding unwanted scenes You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the start and end of the scene you want to hide. (See previous page on “Creating Chapter Marker”).

  • Page 55: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç TOOLS TOOLS SELECT SELECT CLEAR CLEAR REPEAT REPEAT DISC MENU DISC MENU PLAY PLAY Press SETUP on the remote control.

  • Page 56: General Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Country Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. (See section “Step 3: Installation and Setup - Select the country of your residence”). Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. On-Screen Display Language Screen Saver...

  • Page 57: Playback Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you have connected. { 16:9 } { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ { 4:3 Panscan } –...
  • Page 58 DVD Setup Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Show DivX® Display the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code Registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1) Press 2) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from DivX®...

  • Page 59: Dvd Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options DVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Default Disc Menu Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Default Subtitle Language Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Default Audio Language Notes:...
  • Page 60 DVD Setup Menu Options DVD settings Parental Rating To change/ reset the password Level 1) Use press OK. New Password New password 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin * * * * Confirm password code. CANCEL 3) Move to control.

  • Page 61: Channel Setup Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Channel Search Automatically scans all the receivable analogue local TV channels and stores these channels on the recorder. Setup Menu - Channel Setup Search Channel Search Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV Modify Channel Information Edit channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue...
  • Page 62 DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Adjust a stored TV channel to your preference and improve the Modify Channel reception and the sound quality of that TV channel. Information { NICAM } Channel Name P001/Ch003 Scan mode Frequency Frequency 585.26MHz TV System PAL B/G...

  • Page 63: Clock Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Sort Channels Rearrange the stored TV channels. 1) Use Sort Channels to show a list of TV channel programmes. P001 BC020 Skip P002 SW006 Unskip P003 CH008 Unskip P003 CH008 Unskip 2) Use P004 CH004 Unskip...

  • Page 64: Software Upgrade

    The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your recorder.

  • Page 65: Specifi Cations

    Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz • Signal to noise ratio: 102 dB •...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power.
  • Page 67 – Exit from any system or recording setup menu until you see the Philips wallpaper on the screen. – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then press EJECT on the set or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control to eject the disc tray.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Problem (Playback) Disc does not play. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi system or amplifi er. Unable to play DivX movies. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.
  • Page 69 – A fi nalised recordable DVD has been inserted. Change disc. – If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe the following ‘minimum recording times’. Mode of record quality: {High Quality - HQ} –...

  • Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions

    Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded, only required for DVD±R. It will then be compatible with any DVD player. To close a disc without fi nalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is room for more recordings.
  • Page 71 Frequently Asked Questions How good is the quality of the recording? There are a few quality levels to choose from, ranging from “1 hour mode” (High Quality) to “6 hours mode” (Super Long Play). Press the REC MODE button on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs.
  • Page 73 PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching. PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

  • Page 74: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages

    Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –...

  • Page 76: Tv System Guide

    TV System Guide COUNTRY AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS NTSC M BELGIUM BERMUDA NTSC M BOLIVIA NTSC M BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA SECAM D BURKINA FASO SECAM K1 BURMA NTSC M BURUNDI SECAM K1...
  • Page 77 COUNTRY LIBYA SECAM B LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B MALAYSIA PAL B MALI SECAM K1 MALTA PAL B MARTINIQUE SECAM K1 MAURITANIA SECAM B MAURITIUS SECAM B MEXICO...
  • Page 78 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.philips.com/support CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 245 20891 Sgp-0618/05-1...

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