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Philips DVDR3400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3400 User Manual Buku Pandan Pengguna...
  • Page 2 Serial No. Retain this 790 nm (CD) information for future reference. Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) Model No. DVD RECORDER 1.0 mW (CD read) DVDR3400 Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) Serial No. _______________ 61 degrees (CD)
  • Page 3 Index English ------------------------------------------4 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 --------------------------------- 72 engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ..................6 Setup precautions ..............................6 Cleaning discs ................................6 About recycling ..............................6 Product Information ......................7 Introduction ................................7 Accessories supplied ............................7 Region codes ................................7 Copyright notice ..............................7 Special features ..............................8 Product Overview Main Unit ........................... 9 Remote Control ......................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Playback Playback ........................... 35 Playable discs ..............................35 Starting disc playback ............................36 Additional Playback Features ..................40 Changing to another chapter/track ......................40 Pausing playback ..............................40 Searching forwards/backwards ........................40 Zooming in ................................40 Using the TOOLS options ..........................41 Edit Recordings Editing/ Finalizing Recording ..................

  • Page 6: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information CAUTION! Cleaning discs High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting Some problems occur (frozen picture, an electric shock. sound disruptions, picture distortions) The machine does not contain any because the disc inside the unit is dirty. user-serviceable parts.

  • Page 7: Product Information

    Product Information Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips recorder allows you to – Remote control and batteries record TV programs or duplicate – Audio/video cables camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or – RF coaxial cable DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. – Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 8: Special Features

    ‘IEEE1394’. This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual camcorders. It carries all audio and video media’ recording – the ability to create signals via a single cable.

  • Page 9: Main Unit

    Main Unit i j k STANDBY-ON Jacks behind the fl ap – Turns on the recorder or switch to Flip down the door as indicated by the standby mode. OPEN label at the right hand corner. Disc tray VIDEO – Video input for camcorders or video ç...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. TOOLS – Enters/exits the tools or disc/title editing SOURCE SOURCE OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE TOOLS TOOLS ç menu. REPE REPEAT CLEAR CLEAR SELECT SELECT ZOOM ZOOM ç OPEN/CLOSE – Opens/closes the disc tray. DISC MENU DISC MENU CLEAR...
  • Page 11 – Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. TV VOL +/ - – Adjusts the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only.) TV MUTE H This determines the quality of the recording and the amount/length of time –...

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control (continued) CAUTION! Using the remote control – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc..) –...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA SATELLITE CABLE VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT EXT 1 VIDEO TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 3 EXT 2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C) (DIGITAL AUDIO) AUDIO S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 3 HDMI EXT 2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C) (DIGITAL AUDIO) AUDIO Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T...
  • Page 15 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Option 4 VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT OUTPUT VIDEO EXT 3 HDMI MAINS COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C) (DIGITAL AUDIO) AUDIO Helpful Hints: Option 4: Using a HDMI cable – Digital devices from different HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia manufacturers have the possibility of Interface) is a digital interface that allows differing output standards which may cause...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO EXT 3 HDMI EXT 2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C) (DIGITAL AUDIO) AUDIO Option 2 Option 1 STEREO / TV DIGITAL IN AV amplifi er/ receiver...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Optional Connections

    Step 2: Optional Connections Rear of a Cable Box VIDEO AUDIO or Satellite Receiver S-VIDEO (Example only) CABLE SATELLITE VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT EXT 1 VIDEO ANTENNA TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 3 EXT 2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO (Y/C) S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Rear of a VCR VHF/UHF RF IN (Example only) VIDEO VIDEO CABLE AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO RF OUT SATELLITE ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 3 HDMI EXT 2 COAXIAL...

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Rear of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (Example only) CABLE SATELLITE VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT EXT 1 VIDEO ANTENNA TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 3 EXT 2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C)

  • Page 20: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) DV OUT Option 2: Using the VIDEO In or Connecting a camcorder to S-VIDEO In jacks the front jacks Use this connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder or if your You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder has only a single video output camcorder recordings.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Usb Fl Ash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Connecting a USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader You can view the contents of a USB fl ash drive / USB memory card reader through this recorder and record the contents onto DVD±R/±RW. See the chapter “Recording –...

  • Page 22: Step 3: Installation And Setup

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... Setting the OSD language When you complete the connections and turn on the Select the menu language for this recorder for the fi rst time, it is recorder’s on-screen display. The advisable that you make several language options are different depending basic settings.

  • Page 23: Setting Your Tv Channel Programs

    Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) Setting your TV channel Setting the date & time programs If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, you can further adjust the Before the recorder can start recording clock settings. the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and In setup menu, use...

  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording Discs for recording Several different types of recordable DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer) DVD discs can be used with this – Like the DVD+R, these discs can only recorder: be used for a single recording. The only difference is the capacity- 8.5GB. It offers two recordable layers on a single DVD disc.

  • Page 25: Recording Settings

    Recording (continued) IMPORTANT! Press SETUP on the remote control. Unrecordable contents The setup menu appears on the TV. Contents with copy protection cannot be keys to select { Setup recorded on this recorder. When the Menu - Record } and press recorder receives a copy guard signal, confi rm.

  • Page 26: Record Settings

    Recording (continued) RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting Auto Chapter chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a Marker specifi c point in the recording quickly. { On } –...

  • Page 27: Recording From Various Sources

    Recording (continued) Recording from an DV camcorder Recording from various Record video directly from a connected sources DV camcorder to a recordable DVD disc. You can record a TV program or copy Connect the DV camcorder to DV IN the content from an external device to a jack on the front of the recorder.
  • Page 28 Recording (continued) Press REC to start recording. Recording from an external device (Camcorder/ VCR/DVD Player) Press REC repeatedly to toggle between OTR 30, 60 or 90- minutes Record video directly from an external recording options. device to a recordable DVD disc. Start playback on the connected device.

  • Page 29: Archiving From A Usb Fl Ash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    Recording (continued) keys to select { Copy to Archiving from a USB fl ash DVD } and press OK. drive or USB memory card The USB drive content menu appears. reader Archiving from USB to DVD Directory Copy List Archive the contents from a USB device Japan trip Archiving from USB to DVD Bryan Bday...

  • Page 30: Instant Time-Off Recording

    Recording (continued) Instant time-off recording Watching another TV program during recording This function allows you to make a recording with a preset length easily You can watch another TV channel while without using the timer programming. recording is in progress by using the TV’s remote control to change the TV Press REC repeatedly to toggle...

  • Page 31: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording ® About timer recording Timer recording (G- CODE System) Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later This is a simple timer programming date/time. The recorder will tune to the ® system. To use it, enter the G- CODE right program channel and begin programming number associated with...

  • Page 32: Timer Recording (Manually)

    Timer Recording (continued) To confi rm your entry, select CONFIRM Timer recording (manually) the menu and press OK. ® The G- program information will CODE be shown on the timer editor menu. Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g.
  • Page 33 Timer Recording (continued) { Mode } Setting a timer recording from Select a desired repeat recording mode an external Cable Box/ Satellite (Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat Receiver or Weekend.) If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box { Date } connected to this recorder via the EXT2 Enter the date for recording (Day/Month/ S-VIDEO or EXT3 Y Pb Pr connection...

  • Page 34: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording

    Timer Recording (continued) Changing/ Deleting a timer recording Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’.) Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule appears. Timer Schedule 09 : 30 : 50 Source Rec Mode Date Start...

  • Page 35: Playback

    Playback IMPORTANT! Playable discs – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears on the TV screen when a button is Using this recorder, you can playback and pressed, it means the function is not record on the following discs: available on the current disc or at the current time.

  • Page 36: Starting Disc Playback

    Playback (continued) Playing a DVD video disc Starting disc playback The DVD disc is usually formatted with a disc menu. You may have to make your Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) recorder. within the disc menu. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç.
  • Page 37 Playback (continued) Playing a (Super) Video CD Playing an MP3/WMA disc (Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ Insert an MP3/WMA CD. (Play Back Control.) This allows you to The disc content menu appears. play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display. Audio Stop 0:00:00 - 0:00:00 Directory...
  • Page 38 Playback (continued) During playback, press TOOLS twice on Playing a picture disc (or musical the remote control to access various slide show) settings for the slide show playback. You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the File Play Type other.
  • Page 39 Playback (continued) Playing a DivX disc Playing from a USB fl ash drive /USB memory card reader This recorder supports the playback of This USB port supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, JPEG/MP3/WMA and DivX fi les.

  • Page 40: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Changing to another chapter/ Searching forwards/ track backwards When a disc contains more than one You can fast forward or fast reverse a track, title or chapter, you can change to disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty a different track or chapter as follows.

  • Page 41: Using The Tools Options

    Additional Playback Features (continued) Selecting various repeat/ shuffl e Using the TOOLS options functions You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. TOOLS SOURCE SOURCE TOOLS TOOLS OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç During disc playback, press REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT SELECT SELECT...
  • Page 42 Additional Playback Features (continued) Creating a playlist Changing the audio language You can play the contents of the disc in This operation works only on DVDs with the order you want by creating a playlist. multiple soundtrack language or VCDs with multiple audio channels.
  • Page 43 Additional Playback Features (continued) Changing subtitle languages Switching camera angles This operation works only on DVDs with This option is only available with DVDs multiple subtitle languages, you can change that contain sequences recorded from language you want while playing the different camera angles.

  • Page 44: Editing/ Finalizing Recording

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording About disc editing Accessing disc editing menu This recorder offers various disc edit Insert a recorded DVD into the options for various disc types. You can recorder. change the disc content and settings of a The Index Picture screen appears on recorded DVD from the disc editing the TV.
  • Page 45 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Erase disc (DVD±RW only) Rename disc The original disc name is generated This erases the content of the DVD±RW automatically by the recorder. You can including those that was not recorded on change the disc name by following the this recorder.

  • Page 46: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players (Dvd±R Only)

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Make compatible (DVD±RW only) Playing your recordings on The edited DVD±RW may still display other DVD players (DVD±R the original titles or hidden scenes when only) played back on other DVD players. This function enures that the edited changes It is necessary to fi nalize a DVD±R disc of the DVD±RW remain when played before you can play it on another DVD...

  • Page 47: About Title Editing

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) About title editing Accessing title editing menu You can change the individual title Insert a recorded DVD disc into the information or delete a title (recording) recorder. in a recorded DVD. If a DVD±R has been The Index Picture screen appears on fi nalized, it cannot be edited.
  • Page 48 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Rename title Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) The original title name is generated This function allows you to overwrite the automatically by the recorder. You can selected title in the DVD±RW. The other give a new name to the title by following titles will not be affected.

  • Page 49: About Video Editing

    ç SOURCE TV/DVD TOOLS SELECT CLEAR REPEAT DISC MENU Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) PLAY About video editing Accessing video editing menu 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 REC MODE REC MODE...
  • Page 50 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Selecting a title Creating chapter marker This option shows the current title and You can create a chapter by inserting the total number of titles in the disc. It chapter markers at any point within a also allows you to select a specifi c title.
  • Page 51 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Hiding unwanted scenes Changing Index Picture The index picture is the picture of the You can choose to hide certain scenes title you will see when the recorder loads from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial up the Index menu. Normally, the fi rst scene) or make it visible again.

  • Page 52: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu Setup Menu - Record Auto Chapter Marker The setup menu provides various options Default Recording Source Tuner for you to adjust the recorder to suit Default Recording Mode your preferences. See Recording chapter – “RECORD SOURCE SOURCE TOOLS...

  • Page 53: General Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. On-Screen Display Language Screen Saver The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. { On } –...

  • Page 54: Playback Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) 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 } – Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9.) { 4:3 Letterbox } –...
  • Page 55 DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Progressive/ Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the Interlaced standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the recorder’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input.

  • Page 56: Dvd Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) DVD settings Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Default Disc Menu 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 57 DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) DVD settings Parental Rating To change/ reset the password Level (continued) 1) Use keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK. New Password New password 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin * * * * code.

  • Page 58: Channel Setup Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) CHANNEL SETUP settings Channel Search This option automatically scans all the receivable analog local TV channels and stores these channels on the recorder. Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV channel search process and replace all previously stored analog TV channels.
  • Page 59 DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) CHANNEL SETUP settings Modify Channel Adjust a stored TV channel to your preference and improve the Information reception and the sound quality of that TV channel. (continued) { Audio } – For bilingual TV programmes, you can switch between stereo (original) and additional audio language.

  • Page 60: Clock Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options (continued) CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Date (dd/mm/yy) keys to change the number and use keys to select different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Time (hh:mm:ss) keys to change the number and use keys to select different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm.

  • 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 fi rmware which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your recorder.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    ‘No DISC’. Then use the recorder’s remote control to enter the code “116811” and press OK. The blue Philips screen should appear on the screen. – When the HDMI and the Video(CVBS)/ S-Video/ No display on the TV Component video jacks are used to connect to a TV at screen.
  • Page 63 – Exit from any system or recording setup menu until you see Unable to eject disc tray. the Philips wallpaper on the screen. – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then press EJECT on the set or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control to eject the disc tray.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (Playback) Solution Disc does not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions, Region 3 or Region 4 in order to play on this DVD recorder.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (Recording) Solution The wrong TV channel was 1) Press the G-CODE key on the remote control, enter the decoded (recorded) after ® programming number of the desired TV channel. CODE you programmed a 2) Press OK to confi rm. recording using the 3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input ®...

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD recording? from an external player? You can only record on DVD±R, Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs.
  • Page 67 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How good is the quality of the recording? There are a few quality levels to choose from, ranging from “1 hour mode” (High Quality) to “6 hours mode” (Super Long Play.) Press the REC MODE button on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.

  • Page 68: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Picture/Display Storage Media • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • Recording media: DVD+R, DVD+RW, • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Tuner/Reception/Transmission • TV system: PAL Sound •...

  • Page 69: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages

    Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may REGION appear on your recorder display: When the DVD inserted is in a wrong region code as the recorder. 00:00:00 STOP Multifunction display/ text line When playback / recording is stopped. –...

  • Page 70: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a into numbers. Analog sound varies, while surround sound system, but it is different digital sound has specifi c numerical values. from Dolby Digital. The formats were These jacks send audio through two developed by different companies.
  • Page 71 Glossary (continued) WMA : WMA is short for Windows Media PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal Audio and refers to an audio compression recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for technology developed by Microsoft controlling playback. By using menu screens Corporation.

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