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Philips DVDR3505/37 User Manual

Digital video disc recorder with digital tuner
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DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Les Guide de mise en route rapide et Manuel de l’utilisateur regorgent d’astuces destinées Manual del usuario, en donde encontrará à simplifier l’utilisation de votre produit Philips. Toutefois, si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre votre probléme, vous pouvez accéder à...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport to ensure:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
  • Page 5 Our representatives will be happy to assist you. For online reference, please visit our web site at http://www. philips.com/usasupport Cleaning the cabinet • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction PRECAUTIONS ........2 FEATURES ........8 Symbols Used in this User Manual .
  • Page 7 Playback INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK ....53 BASIC PLAYBACK ....... 55 Direct Playback .

  • Page 8: Features

    E7C40UD.indd 8 E7C40UD.indd 8 FEATURES Compatibility Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance.

  • Page 9: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. STANDBY-ON button Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 2.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Open the cover. Insert batteries. Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
  • Page 11 18. REPEAT button Press to display the repeat menu. 19. MUTE button Limited to the Philips brand TV products, you can mute the TV volume with these buttons. 20. HDMI button Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal out- put mode .

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display 1. Current status of the unit : Appears when playback is paused. : Appears when playing back a disc. : Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set and is proceeding. : Flashes when all timer recordings have been finished.

  • Page 13: Antenna Cable Connection

    ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. VHF / UHF antenna cable TV company...

  • Page 14: Rf Modulator Connection

    RF MODULATOR CONNECTION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below.

  • Page 15: Connection To A Cable / Satellite Box

    CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.) satellite dish cable TV...

  • Page 16: Connection To A Tv

    CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. analog audio rear of your TV audio cable this unit VIDEO HDMI OUT VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ANTENNA AV IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT AV OUT VIDEO OUTPUT...

  • Page 17: Connection To A Tv With An Hdmi Compatible Port

    CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. Method 4 best picture HDMI IN HDMI cable this unit HDMI OUT...

  • Page 18: Connection To A Tv With An Hdmi Compatible Port

    CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital DVD-video LPCM Dolby Digital DivX® MP3 / MP2 For audio CD, video CD, and MP3 / Windows Media™ Audio files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of the “Dolby Digital”...

  • Page 19: Connection To An Audio System

    CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Playing Back 2 Channel Analog Audio stereo system analog audio input jacks RCA audio cable VIDEO ANTENNA...

  • Page 20: Guide To On-Screen Displays And Menus

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference.
  • Page 21 GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information Artist Name 1. Indicates artist/title information (only when available) • First, artist name will be displayed. • If you press [INFO] one more time, title name will be displayed. E7C40UD.indd 21 E7C40UD.indd 21 HDMI Information...

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup Required Settings Playback...

  • Page 23: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. E7C40UD.indd 23 E7C40UD.indd 23 Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Before: Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK] to set language.

  • Page 24: Channel Setting

    CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Auto Channel Scan Note • If the auto channel preset is canceled during presetting, some channels not yet preset may not be received.

  • Page 25: Adding / Deleting Channels

    Adding / Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding channel is only available for the analog TV channels. Make sure • You perform “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels.
  • Page 26 ANALOG Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CH ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • Use [{ / B] to cycle through all the channels including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons] to select a channel directly.

  • Page 27: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 28. Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station.

  • Page 28: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual Clock Setting Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select calendar or time, then press [OK]. Clock Setting JAN / 01 / 2007 ( MON ) 12: 00 AM...

  • Page 29: Tuner Settings

    TUNER SETTINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control and enjoy viewing the HDTV (high definition TV) programs as well as the SDTV (standard definition TV) programs with simple operation. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control.

  • Page 30: Selecting Tv Audio

    This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Selecting TV Audio Note • The timer recording for digital TV cannot record any audio language other than English. •...
  • Page 31 Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) E7C40UD.indd 31 E7C40UD.indd 31 TUNER SETTINGS Analog TV Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. “Required Settings” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Stereo”...

  • Page 32: Dtv Closed Caption

    DTV Closed Caption Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. Note • Even if you set “DTV CC” to anything other than “OFF”, its effect will temporarily be canceled while recording.

  • Page 33: Closed Caption Style

    Closed Caption Style Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. E7C40UD.indd 33 E7C40UD.indd 33 TUNER SETTINGS Digital TV Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK].
  • Page 34 Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting”...

  • Page 35: Information On Dvd Recording

    INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW/DVD-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.

  • Page 36: Before Recording

    BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Replace Disc Menu” set to “ON”, the title menu is automatically converted to our style.

  • Page 37: Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer Recording

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. E7C40UD.indd 37 E7C40UD.indd 37 Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up.
  • Page 38 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC I] to start recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F] ] or [REC I] again to restart recording. To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)... This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes.

  • Page 39: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Note •...
  • Page 40 Use [K / L] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then press [B]. Timer Programming Date Start 1. JAN/01 11:57AM --:-- Use [K / L] to select analog (“- - -”) / digital (“DTV”) mode or external input (E1 / E2), then press [B].
  • Page 41 Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. 2) Press [TIMER]. 3) Check the information on the list you will need. Timer Programming Date Start 1. JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57PM 4) To clear the timer programming: Use [K / L] to select the program, then press [CLEAR].

  • Page 42: Hints For Timer Recording

    Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • If a disc is not inserted, flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. In some cases, momentarily around the start point as the unit attempts to record.

  • Page 43: Overwriting Unnecessary Title

    OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list.

  • Page 44: Hints For Overwriting

    OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...

  • Page 45: Settings For An External Device

    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using input jacks either E2 and E3 (Front) or E1 (Rear). When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of E2 (Front). When connecting a DV-camcorder, use DV-IN jack of E3 (Front) instead of S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN jack.

  • Page 46: Recording From An External Device

    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 45. E7C40UD.indd 46 E7C40UD.indd 46 Turn on the TV and press [STANDBY-ON y y ], and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.

  • Page 47: Dv Dubbing

    Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD. You can control basic operations of the DV from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DV camcorder is in playback mode.

  • Page 48: Dvc To Dvd Dubbing

    DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DV camcorder, see page 45 for connection instructions. E7C40UD.indd 48 E7C40UD.indd 48 DV DUBBING Insert a recordable media and make sure your DV camcorder is in playback mode. Use [SOURCE] or [CH “E3 (DV-IN)”. Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode.
  • Page 49 Press [PLAY B] to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Then, press [STOP C] where you wish to start dubbing. Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The dubbing will start. To stop dubbing; Use [K / L] to select “Control”, then press [OK].

  • Page 50: Setting A Disc To Protect

    SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. Note To cancel the disc protect: • When you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc Protect ON OFF”...

  • Page 51: Playing The Discs In Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize discs to play back in other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.

  • Page 52: Auto Finalizing

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. E7C40UD.indd 52 E7C40UD.indd 52 Press [SETUP].

  • Page 53: Information On Playback

    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below.
  • Page 54 INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK PBC (playback control) for Video CD You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver. 2.0 of video CD standard with PBC function.

  • Page 55: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating PBC (playback control) function (page 54). E7C40UD.indd 55 E7C40UD.indd 55 Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.

  • Page 56: Playback From The Title List

    Playback from the Title List Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B] instead of [OK] at step 4. • Press [B] to display the next page, and press [{] to display the previous page.
  • Page 57 Use [K / L] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. SP (2Hr) NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 NOV/22/07 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) • For Video CD, when “PBC (Video CD only)” in “CD playback Mode”...

  • Page 58: Playing Back A Cd-Rw/-R With Mp3/Windows Media™ Audio/Jpeg Files

    Playing Back a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Direct Playback” on page 55. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take a while to load the disc completely. File list will appear automatically. •...

  • Page 59: Playing Back A Divx

    Playing Back a DivX® E7C40UD.indd 59 E7C40UD.indd 59 BASIC PLAYBACK Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Direct Playback” on page 55. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take a while to load the disc completely. File list will appear automatically. •...
  • Page 60 It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX® Certified product • Playable codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x, DivX®4.x, DivX®5.x • Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30 fps 720 x 576 @25 fps •...

  • Page 61: Using The Title / Disc Menu

    Using the Title / Disc Menu DVD or video CD with PBC function may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc. 1) Press [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or disc menu.

  • Page 62: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last.

  • Page 63: Rapid Playback

    Rapid Playback Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. 1) During playback, press [RAPID PLAY].

  • Page 64: Zoom

    Zoom 1) During playback, press [INFO] or [ZOOM]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. 0:00:00 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK]. 0:00:00 Zoom menu will appear. There are four options (x1.0, x1.2, x1.5 and x2.0), these are displayed excluding the current zoom rate.

  • Page 65: Search

    Title / Chapter Search Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. •...

  • Page 66: Time Search

    Time Search 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 0:00:00 e.g.) audio CD 0:00:00 The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to When time search is not available, counter are not displayed.

  • Page 67: Slide Show

    REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK / SLIDE SHOW Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback, press [INFO] or [REPEAT]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. 0:00:00 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired option to repeat, then press [OK].

  • Page 68: Program Playback

    REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK / SLIDE SHOW Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].

  • Page 69: Divx

    DivX® VOD This unit allows you to play back the files purchased or rented from DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) services. The files are available on the internet. When you purchase or rent DivX® VOD files on the internet, you will be asked to enter an activation/registration code.

  • Page 70: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case.

  • Page 71: Switching Virtual Surround System

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. 0:00:00 3) Use [K / L] to select “OFF”, “Type 1”...

  • Page 72: Information On Disc Editing

    INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TITLE].

  • Page 73: Editing Discs

    Deleting Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on will be increased.

  • Page 74: Putting Names On Titles

    Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 73 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [OK].

  • Page 75: Setting Chapter Marks

    Setting Chapter Marks You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Note • When the number of chapter marks in a title is 99 and the number of chapter marks in a disc is 254, chapter marks cannot be added.

  • Page 76: Clearing Chapter Marks

    Clearing Chapter Marks Note • Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents. E7C40UD.indd 76 E7C40UD.indd 76 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles”...
  • Page 77 Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) Note • Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents. E7C40UD.indd 77 E7C40UD.indd 77 EDITING DISCS To delete all chapter marks: Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles”...

  • Page 78: Hiding Chapters

    Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. Note • ”Hidden” will be displayed in the preview window while previewing the hidden chapter. • When you make all chapters in the title “Hidden”, “Hidden”...

  • Page 79: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Setting Pictures for Thumbnails You can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each title. Note • If the selected picture for a thumbnail is overwritten, the index picture is reset to the first scene of the title. E7C40UD.indd 79 E7C40UD.indd 79 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting...

  • Page 80: Dividing A Title

    Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. Note • You cannot divide a title of the disc when the number of recording titles reaches the maximum of 49, and the number of recording chapters reaches the maximum of 254.

  • Page 81: Putting Name On Disc

    Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Note • You cannot select “Disc Edit” when finalized DVD+R or DVD-R is inserted. E7C40UD.indd 81 E7C40UD.indd 81 EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP].

  • Page 82: Setting Or Releasing Disc Protect

    Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. E7C40UD.indd 82 E7C40UD.indd 82 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 81 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK].
  • Page 83 Setting or Releasing Disc Protect (cont’d) E7C40UD.indd 83 E7C40UD.indd 83 EDITING DISCS Releasing disc from protect: Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 81 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect ON OFF”, then press [OK].

  • Page 84: Erasing Disc

    Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. Note • When you select “Yes” at step 3, all contents of the disc will be erased. E7C40UD.indd 84 E7C40UD.indd 84 EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...

  • Page 85: Making Edits Compatible

    Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. E7C40UD.indd 85 E7C40UD.indd 85 EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...

  • Page 86: List Of Settings

    LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Video Input E1 (Rear) Page 45 E2(Front) TV Aspect Page 89 TV Audio Select Page 31...
  • Page 87 Setup Items (highlight is the default) Language Disc Menu Page 92 Audio Page 92 Subtitle Page 92 DivX Subtitle Page 92 Parental Lock Page 93 DivX® VOD Page 69 OSD Language Page 94 Angle Icon Page 94 Screen Saver Page 94 FL Dimmer Page 94 Auto Chapter...

  • Page 88: Setups

    Required Setting E7C40UD.indd 88 E7C40UD.indd 88 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. Setup Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 89 Required Setting (cont’d) TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box) You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). Use [K / L] to select a desired option, then press [OK]. TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan &...

  • Page 90: Playback

    Playback E7C40UD.indd 90 E7C40UD.indd 90 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. Setup Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 91 Playback (cont’d) Disc Audio (Default: Digital Out) Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Disc Audio Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Digital Out Set the digital audio output.
  • Page 92 Playback (cont’d) Still Mode (Default : Auto) Select “Auto” usually. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Video - Still Mode Auto Field Frame Your setting will be activated. Auto : Optimum resolution setting (“Field” or “Frame”) will be selected.
  • Page 93 Playback (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.

  • Page 94: Display

    Display Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. E7C40UD.indd 94 E7C40UD.indd 94 SETUPS Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Display OSD Language Angle Icon...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Power The power does not turn on.
  • Page 96 Symptom Playback The disc does not play back. Discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on other DVD players. Playback image freezes for a second. The disc does not start playback from the beginning. The unit starts playing back the disc automatically.
  • Page 97 Symptom DV signal cannot be input. The DVC cannot be operated with this unit. Certain functions of the unit cannot operate. DV audio signal cannot be switched. HDMI The picture is distorted. No image from HDMI connection. There is no sound or the sound is distorted.
  • Page 98 Error message Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.

  • Page 99: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions – Can I record to CD-RW/-R? – Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another country? – Can I connect the unit to my PC? – Can I program a timer recording with cable/satellite box? –...

  • Page 100: Language Code

    LANGUAGE CODE Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian...

  • Page 101: Glossary

    Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square);...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General System Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recording discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Tuner Tuning system Channel coverage (ATSC / NTSC) Terrestrial...

  • Page 103: Limited Warranty

    Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained with- in the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 104 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp E7C40UD.indd 104 E7C40UD.indd 104 P. O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA 30006 0026 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/usasupport DVDR3505/37 DVDR3355 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 8239 300 53242 3139 246 15341...

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