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- Page 1 Register you product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome HDD & DVD Player / Recorder DVD/硬盘驱动器 (HDD) 刻录机 ZH CN DVD/硬碟磁碟機 (HDD) 錄影機 ZH TW DVDR3570H DVDR3590H DVDR5590H...
- Page 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX Ultra Certifi ed products: “DivX, DivX Ultra Certifi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. is a registered trademark of Gemstar CODE Development Corporation.
- Page 3 Index English ------------------------------------ 6 ---------------------------- 96 -------------------------- 188 CAUTION! This unit does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. 注意！ 此装置不包含任何用户可更换部件。请让 合格的人员执行所有的维护工作。 警告！ 使用者不可擅自變更本產品的任何部分。 請交由合格人員保養維修。...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 6 Setup precautions ...6 Cleaning discs ...6 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) handling care ...6 Energy saving message ...6 Product Information ... 7~8 Introduction ...7 Accessories supplied ...7 Region codes ...7 Special features ...8 Product Overview Main Unit ... - Page 5 Copy Files Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD...40~41 Copying fi les from HDD to USB or recordable DVD ...40 Copying fi les from USB to HDD or recordable DVD ...41 Copying fi les from CD/DVD to HDD or USB ...41 Playback Playback from Hard Disk ...42~48...
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Page 6: Care And Safety Information
Care and Safety Information IMPORTANT NOTE! DO NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply unless you are intending not to use this product for a long period of time. Power is needed to enable the recorder to perform essential tasks like timer recordings and automatically updating the system date/time. -
Page 7: Product Information
Introduction This DVD/Hard Disk Drive (HDD) recorder changes the way you watch TV. You have full control over the TV programmes you watch, because the Time Shift Buffer function stores all the programmes that the recorder is tuned to. You can ‘pause’ TV programmes with Pause Live TV function, or repeat any scene with the Instant Replay function. -
Page 8: Special Features
Product Information Special features Pause Live TV Every TV programme is now under your control, allowing you to take a break without missing a moment. You can pause any live TV programme by simply pressing PAUSE LIVE TV button and resume playback by pressing the PAUSE LIVE TV button again. -
Page 9: Main Unit
STANDBY-ON – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. Disc tray ç OPEN CLOSE – Opens or closes the disc tray. Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. HDD ACTIVE – Lights up when access hard disk. –... -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control PAUSE LIVE TV SUBTITLE AUDIO INFO SELECT EDIT CODE – Turns on this unit or turns off to normal standby mode. – Switches to the camcorder that is connected to the DV IN CAM2 socket. – Switches to USB mode and shows the content of the USB device. - Page 11 – Starts recording the currently viewed TV programme. Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments. TV VOL +- – Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips TVs or compatible brands only). Alphanumeric keypad – Used to enter numbers or letters (using SMS style entry).
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Page 12: Using The Remote Control
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment cover. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA. Match the indications (+-) inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel and select the desired function. -
Page 13: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections CVBS OUT HDMI TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using this recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record... -
Page 14: Connecting The Video/Audio Cables
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections CVBS OUT TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN COAXIAL S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Option 1 Option 2 Connecting the video/audio cables This connection enables you to view the playback from this recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. -
Page 15: Option 3: Using Component Video Socket / Connecting To A Progressive Scan Tv
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections CVBS OUT HDMI TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT Option 3 Option 3: Using Component video socket / Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required. -
Page 16: Step 2: Optional Connections
Step 2: Optional Connections CVBS OUT HDMI TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN AUDIO COAXIAL COMPONENT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT 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 ‘Basic Recorder Connections - Connecting the antenna cables’... -
Page 17: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device
Step 2: Optional Connections VCR (example only) AUDIO VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF RF OUT CVBS IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 S-VIDEO IN E X T 1 E X T 2 Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to hard disk. -
Page 18: Connecting To A Camcorder
Step 2: Optional Connections Option 1 Connecting to a camcorder You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right hand side which provides convenient connections. Option 1: Using the DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. -
Page 19: Step 3: Installation And Set-Up
The installation menu appears the very fi rst time you turn on this recorder. These settings help you set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation and language settings. Before you start ... Complete the installation settings before inserting a disc for playback or recording. -
Page 20: Step 3: Installation And Set-Up
Step 3: Installation and Set-up Channel search Start Auto search Previous Skip Make sure you have successfully Note: made all the required connections to this recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and turned them on. The channel search will detect the signals and save all the available programme channels. -
Page 21: Control Tv Programmes
Viewing live TV PAUSE LIVE TV SUBTITLE AUDIO INFO SELECT EDIT CODE Turn on the TV. If necessary, switch the TV to the correct input channel for viewing the recorder’s playback. Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on this recorder. You should see the TV programme on the TV. -
Page 22: Marking The Contents For Recording
Control TV Programmes Marking the contents for recording You need to ‘mark’ the contents in the Time Shift Buffer before it can be recorded to the hard disk. The recording will take effect when you put the recorder to standby mode. 21:00 23:30 22:13... -
Page 23: Pause Live Tv Function
Control TV Programmes Pause live TV function Before you start ... Turn on the recorder to LIVE TV mode to watch your favourite TV programmes. Press PAUSE LIVE TV u on the remote control to pause playback. To resume playback, press the same button again. -
Page 24: Using The Home Menu
Using the Home menu About the Home menu Home menu allows access to contents on your Hard Disk recording, media fi les on Hard Disk, and contents of disc and USB. It also allows transferring of content among various media types. PAUSE LIVE TV SUBTITLE AUDIO... -
Page 25: Viewing Media Information
Viewing media information To view general information on the selected media such as size, remaining space, media type etc. Press HOME. The Home menu appears. Move the selection bar to a desired source. If the media information is available, a text label will be appeared next to the blue softkey. -
Page 26: Before Recording
Before Recording Recording media The recording media for this recorder are internal hard disk drive and DVD±R/ ±RW/+R DL. – The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to the recording titles. DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) –... -
Page 27: Default Recording Settings
Default recording settings You can preset your recording settings in the recording setup menu. PAUSE LIVE TV SUBTITLE AUDIO INFO SELECT EDIT CODE Press OPTIONS on the remote control. The tools menu appears. Tools Audio language Time search Reset TSB Settings Move to { Settings } and press OK. - Page 28 Before Recording Recording settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) The recording mode defi nes the picture quality of recordings Record mode and the maximum recording time. DVDR3570H Record Mode (standard play) (long play) (extended play) DVDR3590H Record Mode (high quality) (standard play) (long play)
- Page 29 Recording settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Chapters Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a specifi c point in the recording quickly. { Smart } { Off } { Standard } Before Recording...
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Page 30: Record Tv Programme
Record TV Programme CAUTION! – Copy prohibited contents cannot be recorded on this recorder. – When the hard disk is full, making a new recording automatically deletes the oldest unprotected title on the hard disk to make space for the new recording. Record current TV programme Follow the instructions below to record... -
Page 31: Simultaneous Record And Play Function
Simultaneous record and play function While recording a TV programme to the hard disk, you can play a previously recorded title from hard disk, playback a DVD video disc or you can also playback music, photo slideshows or DivX videos from hard disk, optical disc or USB. -
Page 32: About Timer Recording
Record TV Programme About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. This recorder tunes to the right programme channel and begins recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can schedule up to 40 recordings at a time and up to 6 (six) hours for each recording. -
Page 33: Timer Recording (Manually)
Select { OK } in the menu and press OK to confi rm. The programme information appears. New timer Start time Start time 08:30 AM 08 30 Stop time 09:30 AM Date 16/01/07 Channel Title name Repeat Once Recording target Audio language Lang1 Cancel... -
Page 34: Changing/Deleting A Scheduled Recording
Record TV Programme { Repeat } Select a repeat recording setting (Once, Weekly, Mon~Fri). { Recording Select the destination target } for recording (HDD or DVD). { Audio Select the language to language } record for the TV programmes which broadcast additional audio language. -
Page 35: Record From External Devices
Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player) When you connect your external device to this recorder, you can choose to make a recording from the external device to the hard disk or a recordable DVD. Copy-protected material cannot be recorded on this recorder. -
Page 36: Recording From A Dv Camcorder
Record from external devices Recording from a DV Camcorder When you connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN socket of this recorder, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder using the recorder’s remote control. Furthermore, the smart chaptering feature ensures the chapter markers are created at each break in the images. -
Page 37: Record From External Devices
Record from external devices You can navigate to the respective control keys on the screen to control the playback of your DV camcorder. To stop the recording, press STOP x. Both the recorder and camcorder stop. To exit, press LIVE TV. Helpful Hints: –... -
Page 38: Copy Tv Programmes From Hdd
Copy TV programmes from HDD About copying Content Sorting Recordings Video files Music Genre Protected Photo Delete order Last played TV programmes recorded to the hard disk will be kept as ‘Recordings’ content. It allows you to edit your recording easily and copy to a recordable DVD for safe keeping or later viewing. -
Page 39: Changing The Screen Display For Recordable Dvd
Before you can make recording to this disc on this recorder, you must change the screen display of the disc to ‘Philips’ type. Load in a recordable DVD. Press HOME on the remote control. -
Page 40: Copy Fi Les Between Hdd, Usb And Dvd
Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD A part of this recorder’s hard disk drive can be used as a Media Jukebox, allowing you to store and playback your videos, music and photos. You can copy these fi les from either USB or DVD to the hard disk, from hard disk to USB and recordable DVD and even directly between USB and recordable DVD. -
Page 41: Copying Fi Les From Usb To Hdd Or Recordable Dvd
Copy fi les between HDD, USB and DVD Copying fi les from USB to HDD or recordable DVD You can copy the data fi les (MP3, WMA, DivX and JPEG) in your USB drive to this recorder’s hard disk drive or recordable DVD. -
Page 42: Playback From Hard Disk
Playback from Hard Disk Hard Disk navigation The Hard Disk drive serves as a media jukebox which allows you to store all source of recordings (TV recordings, videos, music and photos). The titles recorded or copied to the hard disk will automatically be saved under separate contents based on the characteristics of the recordings. -
Page 43: Basic Operation
Playback from Hard Disk Basic operation Each recording stored on the hard disk is displayed in the HDD list with an Index Picture. Press HDD LIST on the remote control. Titles Info Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Time 00:37:34 SP Date... -
Page 44: Delete/Lock/Protect A Title In The Hdd
Playback from Hard Disk Delete/Lock/Protect a title in the HDD These options are displayed at the bottom of the hard disk title content menu. Press HDD LIST on the remote control. keys to reach the title you want. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to access the options displayed at the bottom of the menu. -
Page 45: Playback From Usb Device
You can view, copy or delete the contents of a USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera through this recorder. Connect the USB fl ash drive/memory card reader or digital camera directly to the USB socket on the front panel (as shown in the above illustration). -
Page 46: Playback From Disc
Playback from Disc 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. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer);... -
Page 47: Playing A Dvd Video Disc
Playing a DVD video disc Normally the DVD disc contains a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g.,, subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu. Insert a DVD. If the disc menu appears, use to select a play option and press OK to confi rm or the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection. -
Page 48: Playing An Audio Cd (Mp3/Wma)
Playback from Disc Playing an audio CD (MP3/WMA) 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 audio CD. -
Page 49: Additional Playback Features
Playing JPEG photo fi les (slide show) Press HOME. Source Hard Disk Disc Tray Select the media where the JPEG photos are stored and press Content Video Music Photo Select { Photo } in the menu and press From Hard Disk only, { Photo folders } and { Photo albums } options appear. -
Page 50: Playing Musical Slideshow
Additional Playback Features Helpful Hints: – If both JPEG photos and MP3s are in the same disc, you can choose to playback the JPEG photos or MP3s by selecting { Photo } or { Music } in the menu. – If the JPEG photo is not recorded with an ‘exif’... -
Page 51: Creating A Photo Playlist (Album)
Additional Playback Features Creating a photo playlist (album) You can customise the JPEG photos slideshow playback by storing your selection in an album. This recorder can handle up to a maximum of 100 albums. Each album can contain up to 100 images. Note: This feature is only available for photos stored in the Hard Disk. -
Page 52: Deleting An Album
Additional Playback Features Editing the album You can re-arrange the photo position in the album in order to create the desired slideshow playback order, or remove the photo(s) from the album. However, the photos in the ‘Photo Folders’ remain unchanged. Note: This feature is only available for photos stored in the Hard Disk. -
Page 53: Selecting Another Title/Chapter/ Track
Additional Playback Features PAUSE LIVE TV SUBTITLE AUDIO INFO SELECT EDIT CODE Selecting 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, Press ë... -
Page 54: Scan Disc
Additional Playback Features During disc playback, press INFO on the remote control to display the available playback options. These options are varied depending on the disc type and can be selected by pressing the matching colour coded buttons on the remote control. -
Page 55: Using The Toolbar Options
Additional Playback Features Using the Toolbar options PAUSE LIVE TV During playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The available options might differ depending on the state of playback or media type. During HDD playback: Tools Audio language Lang I Subtitle language Time search Reset TSB... -
Page 56: Changing Subtitle Language
Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change to the language you want while playing DVD. Move to { Subtitle language } and press to enter its options. Press repeatedly until the language you want is selected. -
Page 57: Edit Recordings - Hard Disk
Changing the title name Some TV channels transmit the name of the programme. In this case, the programme name will automatically be stored when recording to the hard disk. Otherwise, only the programme number and date/time of the recording will be stored as title name. -
Page 58: Video Editing
Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can insert/delete chapter markers or hide unwanted scenes. When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes. -
Page 59: Merge/Split A Specifi C Chapter Within A Recording
Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Merge/split a specifi c chapter within a recording You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker (using the SPLIT option) or remove a chapter marker (using the MERGE option). During hard disk recording playback, press u to pause playback at the scene where you want to edit. -
Page 60: Dividing Titles
Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Dividing titles You can divide a title into two or more titles. You can use this function to separate and delete undesired portions of a recording, such as commercials. CAUTION! Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed. -
Page 61: Showing The Hidden Scene
Edit Recordings - Hard Disk Showing the hidden scene During hard disk recording playback, press EDIT on the remote control. The hidden chapter will be played back while in video editing mode 00:11:25 NO CHAPTER CHAPTER DIVIDE HIDE Show No Chapter Chapter Divide Press the Blue button on the remote... -
Page 62: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About editing recordable DVDs This recorder offers various disc edit options. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the editing menu. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player. -
Page 63: Changing The Disc/Title Name
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Changing the disc/title name The original disc/title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc/title name by following the steps below. Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder. The Index Picture screen appears. Press EDIT on the remote control. -
Page 64: Finalising The Dvd±R For Playback
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Finalising the DVD±R for playback It is necessary to fi nalise a DVD±R or DVD±R (DL) disc before you can play it on another DVD player. Otherwise, the DVD±R can only be played back on this recorder. -
Page 65: Lock/Unlock The Disc For Playback
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Lock/Unlock the disc for playback You can choose to lock the recorded disc from viewing. Before you start ... Turn on the Child Lock feature. See ‘System Menu Options - Playback settings - Access - Child lock’ for details. Insert a recorded DVD into the recorder. -
Page 66: Video Editing
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Video editing This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a recording has been made. You can add/delete chapter marker or hide unwanted scenes. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter chapter markers When you play back a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes. - Page 67 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD { Title } Yellow button – Access title editing menu. Title No Chapter Chapter Hide Divide Back { Divide } for DVD±RW only Create a new title from the current point of playback. The existing title will be divided into two titles.
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Page 68: System Menu Options
System Menu Options System menu navigation The system menu provides various setup options for your recorder. Before you start ... Mark the contents in the Time Shift Buffer for which you wish to record to the hard disk. Otherwise, all the contents will be cleared when you access { Tuner } or { Setup } option. -
Page 69: Language Settings
Language settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio language Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple sound tracks, VCDs with multiple audio channels, or DVD±R/ ±RW recorded with 5.1 multi-channel. Subtitle language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Select the recording language to be used for TV programmes Dual language (analogue TV channels only) which are transmitted an additional... -
Page 70: Playback Settings
System Menu Options Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) When this is selected, you will be prompted to enter the four- Access digit pin code. Access Control Notes: Enter PIN of your choice. This will be used to access locked features –... - Page 71 Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Play Back Control feature is only applicable to VCD/SVCD only. It allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the menu on the display. { Off } { On } Note: This option is not visible unless a VCD/SVCD is in the disc tray .
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Page 72: Video Output Settings
System Menu Options Video Output settings TV shape The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV. { 4:3 Letterbox } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display with { 4:3 Panscan } – For a full-height picture with the { 16:9 Widescreen } –... - Page 73 Video Output settings This feature is only applicable to HDMI connection. HDMI { Auto } { Native } { Manual } Adapt the colour dynamic for NTSC disc. Black level { Normal } { Enhanced } Vertical This feature is only available in progressive scan mode. your TV screen, press OK to confi rm the setting.
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Page 74: Audio Settings
System Menu Options Audio settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s Audio output COAXIAL/OPTICAL OUT socket to connect other audio/video device. { All } { PCM only } This setting is only required if you are using the recorder’s HDMI HDMI audio OUT socket to connect your TV or other display device. -
Page 75: Analogue Tuner Settings
Analogue Tuner settings Auto search Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue TV channels. This process may take several minutes. Use this setting only if the automatic install detected the wrong Manual install tuner signals. - Page 76 System Menu Options Analogue Tuner settings Manual install continued ... { NICAM } { Finetune } Sort channels Change the order of the stored channels according to your preference. 01 BBC 02 RTL4 03 ARD 04 ORF2 06 TELET 1) Select the channel that you want to move and press 2) Move the selection bar to the preset number for which you want to place the channel and press Favourites...
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Page 77: Setup Settings
Set the date manually. { 31/01/2007 } Select the country of your residence for auto channel tuning. Country You only need to set this if you are using more than one Philips Remote control remote control in the same room. { DVD }... -
Page 78: System Menu Options
{ 5, 10, 30 minutes } – Set the TV to screen saver mode after DivX(R) VOD Philips provides you with the DivX¨ VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from DivX¨ VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded videos from DivX®... -
Page 79: Other Information
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. Before you start... -
Page 80: Installing The Latest Software
Other Information Installing the latest software Periodically Philips will issue software upgrades to enhance the user experience. Only upgrading to higher versions of software is possible. Get the version information of this unit by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. -
Page 81: Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. - Page 82 Frequently Asked Questions What does ‘fi nalising’ a disc do? Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded. This is only required for DVD±R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc without fi nalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc.
- Page 83 Frequently Asked Questions What is HDMI? High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital interface that can transmit uncompressed high defi nition video and digital multichannel audio. It delivers high quality picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI.
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Page 84: Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power. - Page 85 Problem (General) No picture. No sound. No TV signal received from the recorder. The message ‘Disc contains unknown data’ appears. The message ‘NO SIGNAL’ or ‘X’ appears. Troubleshooting Solution – Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel for the recorder.
- Page 86 Troubleshooting Problem (Playback) Disc will not play. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifi er. No surround sound from the Coaxial/Optical output.
- Page 87 Problem (Recording) The message ‘Insert recordable disc’ appears. The message ‘Collision’ appears. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. The index screen fl ickers when a DVD±R is inserted. Unable to copy DivX fi le to Hard Disk even though the data partition still has enough free space.
- Page 88 Troubleshooting Problem (Recording) Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when played back your recording. A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not playback on a DVD player. The DVD±RW cannot be used for recording on this recorder. Even though it has been formatted using the PC drive.
- Page 89 Problem (USB/HDMI) The contents of the USB fl ash drive cannot be read. Slow operation of the USB fl ash drive. The connected card reader/fl ash drive is not detected. The message ‘USB Hub is not supported’ appears. No sound on HDMI connection.
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Page 90: Display Panel Symbols/Messages
Display panel symbols/messages The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00 Multifunction display/text line – Title/track number – Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Error or warning messages – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –... -
Page 91: Display Panel Symbols/Messages
Display panel symbols/messages MAX CHAP The maximum number of chapters per title disc has been reached. The maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 255 per disc. MAX TITLE The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc can have a maximum of 49 titles. -
Page 92: Glossary
Glossary Analogue audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound is available with you use the AUDIO LEFT/ RIGHT. These red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. -
Page 93: Glossary
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. Files are recognised by their fi le extension ‘JPG or JPEG’. MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression system. -
Page 94: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Recording media • HDD. DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW, DVD+R Double layer, USB fl ash drive Playback media • DVD-Video, Video CD/SVCD, Audio CD, CD- R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Picture CD, MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, WMA-CD, USB fl ash drive Picture/Display • A/D Converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz •... - Page 95 O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363 – 2006. X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363 - 2006.