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Philips DVDR3545V User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 1-866-771-4018 DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER WITH DIGITAL TUNER 1-866-771-4018 1-866-771-4018 DVDR3545V...

  • 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/welcome 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

    Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philip.com/welcome. This product lets you record on DVD and cassette tape and play back DVD/CD/cassette tape. Read this user manual carefully to learn how to use the features described in this manual.
  • Page 5 Our representatives will be happy to assist you. For online reference, please visit our web site at http://www. philips.com/welcome 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 ....58 BASIC PLAYBACK ....... 60 Direct Playback .

  • Page 8: Features

    This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which are rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which are available for recording once.

  • Page 9: Symbols Used In This User Manual

    Symbols Used in this User Manual To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. * DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. * DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (refer to page 87).

  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO STANDBY-ON F FWD STOP EJECT DVD RECORDER / VCR DVDR 3545V ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape. 1. y STANDBY-ON button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel HDMI OUT 1. AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR) Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit. 2. HDMI OUT jack (DVD only) Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an HDMI compatible port.

  • Page 12: 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 13 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1. STANDBY-ON y y button (DVD/VCR) • Press to turn the unit on and off. 2. DTV/TV button (DVD/VCR) • Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and analog TV (TV) mode. 3. SOURCE button (DVD/VCR) • Press to select the appropriate input. 4.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3. Title / track / file and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title / track / file number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number.

  • Page 15: 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. disconnect Connect cables to the unit.

  • Page 16: 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 commercially available 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 17: 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.) rear of this unit HDM OUT DVD/VCR...

  • Page 18: Connection To A Tv

    CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. this unit H MI UT analog audio AUDIO IN this unit D GITAL AUDIO S VIDEO AUDIO OUT DIG TAL AUD O AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COAX AL...
  • Page 19 HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive Press [HDMI] 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI]...

  • Page 20: Connection To An Audio System

    CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection stereo system RCA audio cable DIGITAL AUDIO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 21: Before You Start

    Refer to your TV’s user manual for details. • If more than 10 minutes have past since you have turned on the unit, you may see the PHILIPS screen saver instead of “Initial Setup” menu. PHILIPS screen saver: Proceed to step 2 in “INITIAL...

  • Page 22: On-Screen Display / Menu

    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. Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [INFO].
  • Page 23 VCR Information VCR mode 12:00AM 0:00:00 * This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the cassette tape you inserted. 1. Indicates current video status. 2. Indicates the current time. 3. Indicates a current channel number (or selected external input channel) and an audio status of the program.

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    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 General Setting Timer Programming Title List Disc Edit CD Playback Mode...

  • Page 25: Switching Vcr / Dvd Mode

    Switching DVD / VCR Mode Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate. DVD mode Press [SOURCE] on the front panel, or press [DVD] on the remote control.

  • Page 26: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” on page 21 to display the “Initial Setup” menu. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK].

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 30: 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 31. Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station.

  • Page 31: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK].

  • Page 32: 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. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately. Note •...

  • Page 33: 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 • You cannot change the audio language for the timer recording of digital TV broadcasting. •...
  • Page 34 Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) TUNER SETTINGS Analog TV Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK].

  • Page 35: 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 36: Closed Caption Style

    Closed Caption Style Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. TUNER SETTINGS Digital TV Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK].
  • Page 37 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 38: 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/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.

  • Page 39: 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 “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title list is automatically converted to our style.

  • Page 40: Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer Recording

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. Press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 38 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load...
  • Page 41 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 42: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 12 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 43 Use [K / L / s / B] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then press [B]. Date Start JAN/02 - - : - - 12 : 00AM REC To Mode DTV125. 1 2 : 00 Use [K / L / s / B] to select analog (“- - -”) / digital (“DTV”) mode or external input (E1 / E2), then press...
  • Page 44 How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog CATV For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ •...

  • Page 45: 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, "DVD" on the front panel display flashes and timer recording cannot be performed.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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). Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.

  • Page 49: 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 48. 4 HEAD HI FI STEREO ONE TOUC RECORD NG • LONG PLAY STANDBY ON F WD TOP/E ECT PLAY...

  • Page 50: Dv Dubbing

    This function helps you to easily dub the contents in the DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD or cassette tape. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit if the DVC is in video mode. Guide to DV and On-Screen Display 1) Connect your DVC to the DV input jack on the front panel using a DV cable.

  • Page 51: Dvc To Dvd Dubbing

    DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 48 for connection instructions. Press [DVD] first. Preparing for DV to DVD dubbing: • Insert a recordable disc and make sure your DVC is in video mode. Use [SOURCE] or [CH “E3 (DV-IN)”.

  • Page 52: Dvc To Vcr Dubbing

    DVC to VCR Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 48 for connection instructions. Press [VCR] first. Preparing for DV to VCR dubbing: • Insert a recordable cassette tape and make sure your DVC is in video mode. Note for DV dubbing •...

  • Page 53: Bi-Directional Dubbing

    BI-DIRECTIONAL DUBBING You can copy contents in a DVD to a cassette tape, or do vice versa. This function is available only when the contents are not copy-protected. (Before you start, refer to page 38 for the list of compatible discs.) Note for dubbing •...
  • Page 54 BI-DIRECTIONAL DUBBING VCR to DVD Use [K / L] to select “VCR DVD”, then press [OK]. Dubbing Mode Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [VCR], then press [PLAY B] to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Press [PAUSE F] when you come to the desired start point.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Playing The Discs On Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on 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 57: Auto Finalizing

    PLAYING THE DISCS ON 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. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].

  • Page 58: 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 59 INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Unplayable Discs The following discs will not play back on this unit. • CD-ROM • Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) • DVD-RAM • Video Single Disc (VSD) • DVD-ROM • DVD-audio • Unfinalized disc • DVD contains MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG files •...

  • Page 60: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc.

  • Page 61: 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 2. BASIC PLAYBACK Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc).
  • Page 62 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) • Press [B] to display the next page, and press [{] to display the previous page.

  • Page 63: Playing Back An Audio Cd And A Cd-Rw/-R With Mp3/Windows Media™ Audio/Jpeg Files

    Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc.

  • Page 64: Playing Back A Divx

    Playing Back a DivX® BASIC PLAYBACK Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load File list will appear automatically.
  • Page 65 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 66: Using The Title / Disc Menu

    Using the Title / Disc Menu Press [DVD] first. 1) Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 58 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc.

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: Zoom

    Zoom 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK].

  • Page 70: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired repeat type, then...

  • Page 71: Program Playback

    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 72: 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 73: Time Search

    Time Search 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 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 74: 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 75: 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] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.

  • Page 76: 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 [DVD], then press [TITLE].

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 77 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [OK].

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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. EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 77 to display “Edit” menu.
  • Page 81 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. EDITING DISCS To delete all chapter marks: Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles”...

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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. EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles”...

  • Page 84: 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 85: 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. EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP].

  • Page 86: Setting Or Releasing Disc Protect

    Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 85 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK].

  • Page 87: 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. EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...

  • Page 88: 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. EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...

  • Page 89: 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) Playback Parental Lock Pages 92-95 Disc Audio Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon...
  • Page 90 Setup Items (highlight is the default) Display CC Style Pages 96-97 Pages 35-37 V-Chip Video Progressive Scan Pages 98-99 TV Aspect Video Input Page 48 Recording Auto Chapter Page 39 Auto Finalize Page 57 Dubbing Mode Make Recording Compatible Page 39 Clock Clock Setting Pages 30-31...
  • Page 91 Setup Items (highlight is the default) Channel Auto Channel Preset Pages 27-29 Manual Channel Preset TV Audio Select Pages 33-34 DivX DivX®VOD Page 100 DivX Subtitle HDMI Format Pages 101-102 HDMI Audio RGB Range Reset All Page 103 Note • Your change to each settings stays on even when the power is off. •...

  • Page 92: Setups

    Playback SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display...
  • 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 Playback (cont’d) Disc Audio 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 Dynamic Range Control Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to “ON”...
  • Page 95 Playback (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for disc menu. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Disc Menu Language English French Spanish Other Your setting will be activated. Audio Language (Default : Original) Set the audio language.

  • Page 96: Display

    Display SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 97 Display (cont’d) OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. OSD Language English Français Español Your setting will be activated. Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Set the time to activate the screen saver function on the TV screen.

  • Page 98: Video

    Video SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 99 Video (cont’d) Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to “ON”. 1) Use [K / L] to select “ON“, then press [OK].

  • Page 100: Divx

    DivX® Note • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. • Audio language setting may not be available to some discs. • You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD also from the disc menu if it is available. •...

  • Page 101: Hdmi

    HDMI SETUPS Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 102 HDMI (cont’d) Format (Default : RGB) You can select the color space for HDMI output. Set the appropriate color space for your display device. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • When the connected device is not compatible with the Y/Cb/Cr, HDMI signal is output as RGB regardless of the setting.

  • Page 103: Reset All

    Reset All Reset the setting to default. Note • The settings listed below will remain unchanged even after resetting to the factory default. – OSD language setting – Channel setting – Clock setting – Parental lock setting – V-Chip setting –...

  • Page 104: Vcr Functions

    VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Press [VCR] first. 1) Insert a prerecorded tape (refer to page 25 on how to insert a cassette tape). 2) Press [PLAY B] to start playback. 3) Press [STOP C] to stop playback. To pause playback: Press [PAUSE F]. Playback will pause and sound will be muted.

  • Page 105: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC I] on the remote control. Press [VCR] first. 1) Insert a recordable tape with an erase-protection tab intact. 2) Select the recording mode using [REC MODE]. (Refer to “Recording”...

  • Page 106: Time Search

    Time Search This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Press [VCR] first. 1) Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so that “TIME SEARCH” menu appears.

  • Page 107: 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 The power does not turn on.
  • Page 108 Symptom Playback picture is distorted. The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording. Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly. Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning. Timer recording is impossible. There is no picture.
  • Page 109 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Playback image freezes for a second. “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. Repairing In a case you intend to cancel the repairing process. Do you want to cancel a repairing process? When selecting “Yes”, the disc may not be usable. Repairing Picture noise appears.
  • Page 110 Disc 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: Limited Warranty

    This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products that can be identified by the trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even if packaged or sold with the product.
  • Page 116 P&F USA, Inc. P.O. Box 672768 Marietta, Georgia 30006 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/welcome DVDR3545V CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Printed in China JpnHF-0918/F7-3 1VMN27297A ★★★★ E9H91UD_E9H9TUD...

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