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- Page 1 DVD Player / Recorder DVDR3480 User Manual Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 1 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 1 2008-03-14 4:00:31 PM...
- Page 2 If we are unable to provide a solution, Philips will be pleased to pick-up your DVD Recorder from your home; and provide a service replacement set, within 7 days. That’s the Philips ‘Premium Home Service’ commitment to you. This service comes free-of-charge (except for Consumer Care Helpline) and applies to all Philips DVD Recorders during the Philips warranty period.
- Page 3 3 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 3 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3480, 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 4 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 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.
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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 Overview Remote Control ... 10 Using the remote control ...12 Main Unit ... - Page 7 Playback Playback ... 30 Playable discs ... 30 Starting disc playback ... 30 Playback from a USB fl ash drive/ USB memory card reader ...33 Additional Playback Features ... 34 Changing to another title/chapter/track ... 34 Pausing playback / slow motion play ... 34 Searching forward/ backward ...
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Page 8: Care And Safety Information
Care and Safety Information CAUTION! This unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a carpet. -
Page 9: Product Information
Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record TV programmes, copy camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be fi nalised before they can be played back on other DVD players. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control – Turns on the recorder or switches to standby mode. ANGLE – Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if available). OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 10 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 10 REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes. REPEAT A-B –... - Page 11 – Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments. TV VOL+/ - – Adjusts the volume of the TV (Philips TV only). TV MUTE H – Mute the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only).
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Page 12: Using The Remote Control
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries of 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 and select the desired function. -
Page 13: Main Unit
STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. System display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. PLAY/PAUSE u – Starts/pauses playback or recording. z (RECORD) –... -
Page 14: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA SATELLITE EXT 2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programmes. -
Page 15: Connecting The Video Cable
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections EXT 1 TO TV - I/O S-VIDEO Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using a SCART cable Use a scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart... - Page 16 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections TO TV - I/O Option 4: Using Component video socket If your TV accepts progressive scan signals, connect the recorder to your TV using the component video sockets in order to enjoy the progressive scan feature.
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Page 17: Connecting The Audio Cables
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN STEREO / TV Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in... -
Page 18: Step 2: Optional Connections
Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN 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 the section “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections –... -
Page 19: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device
Step 2: Optional Connections ANTENNA CABLE SATELLITE AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the recorder is turned off. -
Page 20: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE VHF/UHF ANTENNA VHF/UHF RF OUT AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Use a RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the... -
Page 21: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Sockets
Step 2: Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. -
Page 22: Step 3: Installation And Setup
Step 3: Installation and Setup The installation menu will appear the very fi rst time you turn on this recorder. These settings will help you to set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation and language settings. IMPORTANT! Complete the installation settings before inserting a disc for playback... - Page 23 Step 3: Installation and Setup The time entry screen appears. Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 keys to enter the correct time. Press OK to confi rm and continue. Time Set the current time. 00 : BACK Previous Next The channel search screen appears on the TV.
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Page 24: Recording
Recording Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data has been erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording. -
Page 25: Recording Settings
Recording settings The recording mode defi nes the picture quality of the DVD Rec. Quality recordings and the maximum recording time on a disc. The factory default setting is SP. Rec. Language Selects the recording language to be used for TV programmes which are transmitted with an additional audio language. -
Page 26: Manual Recording
Recording (continued) Manual recording You can choose to record the TV programme or make a recording from an external device. SOURCE REC MODE Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder. Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder. -
Page 27: Instant Time-Off Recording
Instant time-off recording Follow the steps Recording” in the previous section. Press REC to set the recording time length. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes, up to a maximum of 6 (six) hours. The recorder will stop recording at the designated end time and turn off to standby mode automatically. -
Page 28: About Timer Recording
Recording (continued) About timer recording Use ‘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, you can schedule up to 7 recordings for a limit of one month period. -
Page 29: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording
{ Quality } – Select the mode of recording: { Auto }: Selects the optimal recording mode. (Depends on remaining disc space and length of recording). { HQ } : High Quality { SP } : Standard Play quality { SPP } : Standard Play Plus quality { LP } : Long Play quality... -
Page 30: Playback
Playback Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over again. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents... - Page 31 Playing a DVD video disc The DVD disc usually contains a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu. Insert a DVD disc. If the disc menu appears on the TV, use keys to select a play option or use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection and press OK to start playback.
- Page 32 Playback (continued) Playing an MP3 disc This recorder can playback most of the MP3 audio fi les and JPEG picture fi les recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Insert an MP3 disc. The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
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Page 33: Playback From A Usb Fl Ash Drive/ Usb Memory Card Reader
To enter/exit the zoom mode Press ZOOM to enter and change the zoom factor. Use through the zoomed picture. To exit from zoom mode and resume slidehow, press ZOOM to to select { 100% }. To change slideshow transitions, keys to toggle between the transition modes. -
Page 34: Additional Playback Features
Additional Playback Features DISC í SUBTITLE ZOOM Changing to another title/chapter/track When a disc contains more than one chapter or track, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, ë Press to go to the next chapter/track. í... -
Page 35: Enlarging Still Images
Additional Playback Features Enlarging still images You can enlarge the picture on the screen and pan through the picture. Press repeatedly to activate ZOOM zoom. keys to pan through the zoomed picture. To exit, press ZOOM repeatedly until normal size resumes. Switching camera angles This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from... -
Page 36: Changing Subtitle Language
Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs and DivX ® Ultra discs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change the language you want during disc playback. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc. -
Page 37: Edit Recordings
About the disc menu The disc menu index screen shows your recordings on a recordable DVD. It should appear on the TV once you load a recordable DVD or when you press the DISC on the remote control. Title: Preferences 18 / 01 00:57:18 1.9GB... -
Page 38: Accessing The Title Edit Menu
Edit Recordings Accessing the title edit menu The title edit menu allows you to erase a title, hide/unhide selected segments, rename, divide it or protect the recording. Press DISC to access the disc menu. keys to select the title to edit and press The editing menu appears. -
Page 39: Renaming A Title
Renaming a 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 edit menu, use { Rename } and press OK. A keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character/number/symbol and press OK to select. -
Page 40: Protecting The Title
Edit Recordings Protecting the title You can protect the recorded title in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings. In title edit menu, use { Protect } and press OK. A confi rmation message appears. Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to confi rm. -
Page 41: Renaming A Disc
Renaming a disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can rename the disc by following the steps below. In disc edit menu, use { Label } and press OK. A keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character/number/symbol and press OK to select. -
Page 42: Setup Menu Options
Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The system setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on the TV. keys to highlight a menu item and press to access its options. -
Page 43: Tuner Settings
Tuner settings Adjust the stored TV channels to your preference. Manage Presets Select this and press OK to enter the programme list menu. 1) Use 2) Press 3) Use { Move Up } Manage Presets PR Station Fine NICAM Decoder CH Move Up Move Down Nicam... - Page 44 Setup Menu Options Tuner settings (continued) { Manual Setting } – Press OK to enter the manual setting menu. Use Manual Setting Seek (MHZ) Fine Standard 95.25 PAL B/G BACK Back Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Country Note: If another country is selected, auto scanning of available TV channels will begin.
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Page 45: Disc Settings
Disc settings Formatting is required for certain DVD+VR, DVD±RSL/DL and Format DVD±RW discs before it can be used for recording on this recorder. 1) Press OK to select. 2) A confi rmation message will appear. Select { OK } in the Notes: –... -
Page 46: Playback Settings
Setup Menu Options Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Audio Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Subtitle Language Notes: – If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. - Page 47 Playback settings (continued) Select the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle. DivX Subtitle Font { Standard } { Central Eur. } { Cyrillic } { Greek } dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 47 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 47 Setup Menu Options – Display a standard list of Roman subtitle fonts provided by this recorder.
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Page 48: Audio Settings
Setup Menu Options Audio settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the method for audio downmix to two channels when you Downmix play a DVD which is recorded in Dolby Digital format. { LT/RT } { Stereo } This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s Digital Output coaxial socket to connect other audio/video device. -
Page 49: Video Settings
Video settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Video Output Select the type of video output that matches the video connection between this recorder and your TV. { SCART RGB } { YUV P-Scan } { YUV Interlace } – For component video connection. Note: Video output setting is not required for S-Video or Composite (CVBS) video connection. -
Page 50: System Settings
Setup Menu Options System settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the on-screen menu language for this recorder for Menu Language on-screen display. Set the date and time. Use Clock Setting confi rm. { Manual } { Auto } Notes: –... -
Page 51: 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 to install the software. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. - Page 53 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. A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player.
- Page 54 Troubleshooting Problem (Recording) Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 54 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 54 (continued) Solution – This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that have been copy-protected.
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Page 55: Specifi Cations
Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz • Signal to noise ratio: 102 dB •... -
Page 56: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW 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 57 Frequently Asked Questions How good is the quality of the recording? There are a few quality levels to choose from, ranging from “HQ” - High Quality (1 hour mode) to “SLP” - Super Long Play (6 hours mode). Press the REC MODE key on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.
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Page 58: 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 59 S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In socket. Surround: A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound fi elds full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.
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Page 60: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages
Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –... - Page 61 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 61 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 61 2008-03-14 4:00:49 PM 2008-03-14 4:00:49 PM...
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Page 62: 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 63 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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