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Philips DVDR3512V User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome DVDR3510V_eng_26244.indd 1 DVDR3510V_eng_26244.indd 1...
  • Page 2 1972. DVDR3510V_eng_26244.indd 2 DVDR3510V_eng_26244.indd 2 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3510V/ DVDR3512V, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt fi nnes på...
  • Page 3 Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
  • Page 4 DVDR3510V_eng_26244.indd 4 DVDR3510V_eng_26244.indd 4 2007-08-01 1:46:14 PM 2007-08-01 1:46:14 PM...
  • 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 Product features ...10 Possible simultaneous operations ...10 Product Overview Main Unit ...11 Remote Control ...
  • Page 7 Dubbing Direct Dubbing (Disc Dubbing from VCR to DVD ... 34 Dubbing from DVD to VCR ... 34 Playback Disc and USB Playback ... 35 Playable discs ...35 Starting disc playback ...36 Playback from a USB fl ash drive/ USB memory card reader ...39 Additional Disc Playback Features ...

  • 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 DVD recorder comes with a built-in VCR deck. It allows recording to DVD±RW, DVD±R, DVD+R DL and VHS tape. In addition, enjoy playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. The DVD±R discs have to be fi nalised before they can be played on other DVD players.

  • Page 10: Product Features

    (DV) camcorders. It carries all audio and video signals via a single cable. 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 to standby mode. Tape deck EJECT Z – Ejects the VHS tape. OPEN/CLOSE Z – Opens/closes the disc tray. Disc tray CHANNEL V v – In tuner mode, selects the next or previous TV channel. –...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control SCART – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. SCART – Switch between playback from additional devices (connected via EXT2 AUX I/O socket) and playback from the recorder. – Switch to DVD mode. – Switch to VCR mode. –...
  • Page 13 – Stops playback/recording/dubbing. – Press and hold the button to open/ close the disc tray. TV VOL+/ - – Adjusts the volume of the TV (Philips TV only). DIRECT DUBBING – Copies from a VHS tape to a recordable DVD or vice-versa.

  • 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. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by pressing the DVD, VCR or SOURCE button on the remote control.

  • Page 15: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Cable ANTENNA AUX - I/O TO TV - I/O Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via 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 Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA AUX - I/O TO TV - I/O Option 1 Connecting the video cables This connection enables you to view the disc and VHS tape playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
  • Page 17 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA TO TV - I/O Option 4: Using a Component (Y Pb Pr) cable Connect a component video cable (red/ blue/green - not supplied) from the Y P -OUT sockets on the recorder to the corresponding component video input sockets (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUX - I/O TO TV - I/O Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from the recorder. However, this connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Optional Connections

    Cable Satellite Antenna ANTENNA EXT 2 EXT 1 Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), see “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections –...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Dv Camcorder

    Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting a DV camcorder Use this if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard. Connect an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) from the DV IN socket on the front panel of the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder.

  • Page 21: 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 perform 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 22: 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. Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on the TV. keys to highlight { Setup - General } and press Setup - General Screen Saver Country...

  • Page 23: 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, further adjust the clock settings. Press SETUP. The system setup menu appears. keys to select { Setup - Clock } and press confi rm.

  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording This recorder can record TV programmes or copy content from an external device to a DVD recordable disc or VHS tape. The storage capacity of the disc and tape are dependable on the recording mode selected. This recorder also incorporates timer recording function which allows a scheduled recording to be made.

  • Page 25: Recording Settings

    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 26 Recording (continued) Record settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Marker { On } { Off } Default Recording Source { Tuner } { CAM1 } { DV } { EXT 1 } { EXT 2 } Note: To change the current recording source without changing the default setting, press the SOURCE button on the remote control.

  • Page 27: Recording From Various Sources

    Recording from various sources This recorder has various external input signal terminals that can be used to record or playback, including Tuner input, S-Video input, composite video input, DV input, Scart input and stereo audio input. SCART REC MODE Recording TV programmes Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g.
  • Page 28 Recording (continued) Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected socket of the device. { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket on the rear panel. { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket on...

  • Page 29: 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 P +- to select the programme number to record from, for example ‘P01’. Press DVD or VCR to select the destination of recording.

  • Page 30: 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. With this recorder, schedule up to 8 recordings at a time.

  • Page 31: Timer Recording (Manually)

    To confi rm your entry, move to in the menu and press OK. The programme information will be shown on the timer editor menu. Timer Editor Source Ch003 Dest DVDR Rec Mode Once Mode Date 01 / 01 / 06 Start 10 : 33 11 : 03...
  • Page 32 Timer Recording { Rec Mode } Select the recording mode. See the chapter “Recording – Record settings - Default Recording Mode” for more information. { Mode } Select a desired repeat recording mode (Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat or Weekend). { Date } Enter the date for recording (Day/Month/ Year).

  • Page 33: 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 through the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART connection (see “Step 2: Optional Connections”), follow the steps described below to programme the recordings.

  • Page 34: Dubbing

    Direct Dubbing (Tape î Disc) Dubbing from VCR to DVD This allows you to archive your VHS tapes to a recordable DVD. DIRECT DUBBING Insert a recordable DVD. Insert a prerecorded VHS tape. Press VCR on the remote control. Press u to start tape playback. Find the position where you want to start recording and press u again to pause the playback.

  • Page 35: Disc And Usb Playback

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

  • Page 36: Starting Disc Playback

    Disc and USB Playback Starting disc playback Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. Press DVD on the remote control. The DVD indicator lights up. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç at the front panel. The disc tray opens. You can also press and hold the STOP x button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray.
  • Page 37 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 38 Disc and USB Playback Playing an MP3/WMA disc MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) fi les are highly compressed music fi les. The MP3 format lets you store about ten times more data (music, pictures) on a single CD-ROM than a regular CD. Insert an MP3/WMA CD.

  • Page 39: Playback From A Usb Fl Ash Drive/ Usb Memory Card Reader

    If the disc contains MP3 music and JPEG picture fi les, you can start a musical slide show playback, Select an MP3 fi le and press OK to start the playback, then select a picture fi le in the menu and press OK to start the musical slide show playback.

  • Page 40: Additional Disc Playback Features

    Additional Disc Playback Features Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, To go to the next chapter/track, press on the remote control.

  • Page 41: Using The Options Menu

    Additional Disc Playback Features Using the OPTIONS menu SCART OPTIONS DISC SUBTITLE Menu options displayed may differ depending on the disc type. During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. Mode Normal Play Trick mode 01/02 Title 03/12...
  • Page 42 Additional Disc Playback Features Creating a playlist Playback the contents of the disc in the order you want by creating a playlist. During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears.
  • Page 43 Additional Disc Playback Features Changing subtitle languages This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, change the language you want during DVD playback. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc. During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control.

  • Page 44: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Starting VCR playback This VCR uses the VHS system. Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. Press VCR on the remote control. The VCR indicator lights up. Insert a pre-recorded VHS tape into the tape deck with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front.

  • Page 45: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd

    About disc editing This recorder offers various disc editing options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available when you play the disc on another DVD player.
  • Page 46 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. 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 47: Playback Your Recordings (Dvd±R) On Other Dvd Players

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD 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 ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players.

  • Page 48: About Title Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About title editing 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 varies depending on the type of disc.
  • Page 49 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD 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 50: About Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD 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 51 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD 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 52 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Hiding/unhiding an unwanted chapter 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 53: Setup Menu Options

    Accessing the Setup Menu The system setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SCART Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on keys to highlight a menu item and press to access its options.

  • Page 54: General Settings

    Setup Menu Options General settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Screen Saver The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. { On } { Off } Country Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning.

  • Page 55: Playback Settings

    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’ display { 4:3 Panscan } –...
  • Page 56 Setup Menu Options Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) To change/ reset the password Parental Rating 1) Use Level New Password 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin New password * * * * Confirm password 3) Move to CANCEL...

  • Page 57: Language Settings

    Language settings Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. On Screen Display Language Default Disc Menu Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. 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 58: Channel Setup Settings

    Setup Menu Options Channel Setup settings Channel Search Setup - Channel Setup Channel Search Search Modify Channel Information Edit Sort Channels Sort Modify Channel Information Channel Name P001/Ch003 Frequency Scan mode Frequency 585.26MHz TV System PAL B/G NICAM Audio DUAL A Decoder Skip Fine-tune...
  • Page 59 Channel Setup settings { NICAM } Channel Name P001/Ch003 Scan mode Frequency Frequency 585.26MHz TV System PAL B/G NICAM Audio DUAL A Decoder Skip Fine-tune CANCEL { Audio } { Decoder } { Skip } { Fine-Tune } Sort Channels Rearrange the stored TV channels.

  • Page 60: Clock Settings

    Setup Menu Options Clock settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Date (dd/mm/yy) different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Time (hh:mm:ss) different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Date-Time Setting Enable/disable the automatic setting of date and time. This feature is dependent on your local broadcaster.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 – Press P +/- to search for the same TV channel which may have a clearer picture. – Exit from any system or recording menu until you see the Philips wallpaper on the screen. – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray.
  • Page 64 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 65 Problem (Recording) The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the ® / VIDEO Plus+® system. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video tapes. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a DVD±R/ +RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs.
  • Page 67 Frequently Asked Questions How do I set up Titles and Chapters? The recorder automatically creates a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at 5-minute intervals.

  • Page 68: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz • Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 48 kHz Video Recording •...

  • Page 69: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages

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

  • Page 70: 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 71 Parental control: Limits disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level.

  • Page 72: Tv System Guide

    TV System Guide COUNTRY AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA BURKINA FASO BURMA BURUNDI CAMBODIA CAMEROON CANADA CANARY ISLANDS CHAD CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CROATIA CUBA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DAHOMEY...
  • Page 73 COUNTRY LIBYA LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) LUXEMBOURG MADAGASCAR MADEIRA MALAGASY MALAWI MALAYSIA MALI MALTA MARTINIQUE MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MONACO MONGOLIA MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NEPAL NETHERLANDS NETH. ANTILLES NEW CALEDONIA NEW GUINEA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PANAMA PARAGUAY PERU...
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