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Philips DVDR3355 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/support...
  • Page 2 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. 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 to ensure:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www.philips.com/support for software upgarde. ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
  • Page 5 Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
  • Page 6 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This connection is also known as 'FireWire' and 'IEEE 1394.' This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders.

  • Page 7: Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on a DVD+R/+RW disc. DVD+R/+RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Overwrite disc (DVD+RW only) ... 35 Make compatible (DVD+RW only) ... 36 Lock/Unlock disc (DVD+RW only) ... 36 Playing your recordings (DVD+R) on other DVD players ... 36 About title editing ... 37 Accessing title editing menu ... 37 Video editing ... 37 Rename title ...
  • Page 9 About video editing ... 39 Accessing video editing menu ... 39 Selecting a title ... 40 Selecting a chapter ... 40 Creating chapter marker ... 40 Hiding an unwanted chapter ... 41 Changing Index Picture ... 41 Splitting a title (DVD+RW only) ... 41 Playback Playable discs ...

  • Page 10: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 11: General Information

    Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD+R/+RW and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players.

  • Page 12: Basic Connections - Dvd Recorder

    Basic Connections - DVD recorder Quick Setup Overview Antenna/cable TV signal (optional) Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (optional) DVD Recorder example of your existing antenna connection new antenna connection Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the DVD recorder.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cable

    Basic Connections - DVD recorder Option 2 Option 1 Step 2: Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the DVD recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Basic Connections - DVD recorder Step 3: Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using Audio jacks You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.

  • Page 15: Optional Connections

    3 or 4. If you used AUDIO/VIDEO OUT2 connection, set the TV to the appropriate video input channel. – See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. signals jack to connect 21/3/05, 3:16 PM...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Optional Connections Antenna/cable TV signals Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV,) refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 12 for the complete connection to your TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    SPLITTER Antenna/cable TV signals 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 DVD recorder is turned off. A splitter (not supplied) is required for this connection.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Optional Connections SPLITTER Antenna/cable TV signals Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver A splitter (not supplied) is required for this connection. Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to a splitter. Then connect the RF coaxial cables from the splitter to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the VCR and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side, it provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Remote Control 001_033_dvdr3355_37A_eng5 STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. 1 2: Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. 34: Cursor buttons for moving up/down or changing the recorder’s TV tuner channel.

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. DISC-MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD+R/+RW. – Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on.

  • Page 22: Main Unit

    Main Unit STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. Disc tray OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. System display panel – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. ∞ PREV / § NEXT –...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Step 1: Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.

  • Page 24: Step 3: Tv Channel Programming

    Getting Started Step 3: TV channel programming Before the DVD recorder can start recording the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched them on.

  • Page 25: Modifying Channel Information

    Modifying Channel Information You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel. Press SYSTEM-MENU. ➜ The system menu appears. Use 3 4 keys to highlight { System Menu - Channel Setup } and press 2.

  • Page 26: Step 4: Setting The Language

    Getting Started Step 4: Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.

  • Page 27: Recording

    – To play a DVD+R disc on another DVD player, it must be finalized (see page 36 “Playing your recordings (DVD+R) on other DVD players”.) After this is done, no more data can be added to the disc. Press 1 to go back to previous menu item.

  • Page 28: Auto Chapter Markers

    Recording (continued) Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. Use 3 4 keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press 2 to access its options.

  • Page 29: Manual Recording

    Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress.) SOURCE STOP Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Insert a DVD+R/+RW disc into the DVD recorder.

  • Page 30: About Timer Recording

    Recording (continued) About timer recording Use 'Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can pre- program up to 20 recordings.

  • Page 31: Timer Recording (Manually)

    { Source } – Use 3 4 keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use 3 4 keys to select your option. See pages 27~28 on “Recording settings - Recording mode”.) { Mode } – Use 3 4 keys to select { Once }, { Daily, } { Weekly, } { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend }...

  • Page 32: Timer Recording

    Recording (continued) Timer recording (VCR Plus+ System) This is a simple programming system for DVD recorders. To use it, enter the PlusCode programming number associated with your television program. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.

  • Page 33: Changing/Deleting A Timer Recording

    Changing/Deleting a timer recording Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press TIMER on the remote control. ➜ The timer schedule list appears. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start CH003 2 Hour Mode 01/14/05 02.00 PM 03.30 PM CH010 1 Hour Mode 01/25/05...

  • Page 34: Editing/Finalizing Recording

    { Finalize Disc } - DVD+R only Finalize the disc to enable playback on other DVD players. Further recording and editing to the disc are not allowed. It is not possible to unfinalize the disc.

  • Page 35: Rename Disc

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. Press TOP MENU, then use 3 4 keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. ➜...

  • Page 36: Make Compatible (Dvd+Rw Only)

    This function allows you to make an edited version DVD+RW compatible. This is to enable the edited information to be seen on other DVD players. Press TOP MENU, then use 3 4 keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 37: About Title Editing

    Editing/Finalizing Recording About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD+R/+RW. If a DVD+R has been finalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type.

  • Page 38: Rename Title

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use 3 4 keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. ➜...

  • Page 39: About Video Editing

    Editing/Finalizing Recording About video editing After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Title

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Selecting a title It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. In video editing menu, use 3 4 keys to select { Title } and press OK. Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK.

  • Page 41: Hiding An Unwanted Chapter

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scene from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. (See previous page on “Insert Chapter Marker”.) Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback.

  • Page 42: Playback

    Playback Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable;) can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable;) can be recorded only once Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

  • Page 43: Starting Disc Playback

    Starting disc playback Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the DVD recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see page 53.) ➜...

  • Page 44: Playing A Dvd+R/+Rw Disc

    Playback (continued) Playing a DVD+R/+RW disc Insert a DVD+R/+RW disc. ➜ The Index Picture screen appears. Use 3 4 keys to select a title and press PLAY 2 to start playback. To stop playback, press STOP 9. Helpful Hint: – If the message 'BLANK' appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.

  • Page 45: Playing A Picture Disc (Slide Show)

    Playing a picture disc (slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other at adjustable intervals. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R(W), DVD+R/+RW.) ➜ The disc content menu appears. If the disc contained MP3 music and JPEG picture files, you can start a musical slide show playback, other- wise go to step...

  • Page 46: Advance Playback Features

    Advance Playback Features Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, Press § to go to the next title/chapter/ track.

  • Page 47: Using T/C Options

    Additional Playback Features Using T/C options During playback, press T/C on the remote control. ➜ The T/C menu appears on the TV. Mode Normal Trick mode Play Title 02/05 Chapter 01/22 Audio 01/02 - OTH Subtitle Angle 01/03 T- Time 00:22:03 - 00:27:24 Use 3 4 keys to select the setting you want to adjust.

  • Page 48: Programming Disc Tracks

    Additional Playback Features Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. Press T/C on the remote control twice. ➜...

  • Page 49: Changing Subtitle Language

    Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. This function can be also accessed via SUBTITLE key on the remote control. Press T/C on the remote control twice.

  • Page 50: Dvd System Menu Options

    DVD System Menu Options Accessing System Menu - General Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. Use 3 4 keys to select Menu - General } and press 2 to access its options. System Menu - General Screen Saver Progressive/Interlaced...

  • Page 51: Progressive/ Interlace

    DVD System Menu Options Progressive/ Interlace Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the DVD recorder Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted.

  • Page 52: Accessing System Menu - Playback

    DVD System Menu Options Accessing System Menu - Playback Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. Use 3 4 keys to select { System Menu - Playback } and press 2 to access its options.

  • Page 53: Parental Rating Level

    DVD System Menu Options Parental rating level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.

  • Page 54: Setting Or Changing The Password

    DVD System Menu Options Setting or changing the password You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a pin code. In ‘System Menu-Playback,’ use 3 4 keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK.

  • Page 55: Accessing System Menu - Record

    Clock Date and Time See page 26 on “Setting the time & date.” Show DivX® registration code Philips provide you the DivX (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power.
  • Page 57 – 20 minutes, {6 hours} – 30 minutes. – You have to finalize the DVD+R. Refer to chapter “Playing your recordings (DVD+R) on other DVD players” for details. – This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that have been copy-protected.

  • Page 58: Specification

    Specification Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz •...

  • Page 59: Glossary

    Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks 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. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
  • Page 60 Philips authorized repair facility (see warranty service phone numbers in next col- umn). After the period of one (1) year, Philips will no longer be responsible for charges incurred. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Philips will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for defective parts.

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