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Philips DVDR3390 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVDR3390 DVD Player/ Recorder User Manual Manuel D’utilisation Manual de Instrucciones...
  • Page 2 Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport 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

    MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ Declaration of Conformity Model number: DVDR3390 Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp. P. O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA 30006-0026 1-800-PHILIPS (744-5477)
  • Page 5 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

  • 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 Special Features ...10 Product Overview Main Unit ... 11 Remote Control ...
  • Page 7 Edit Recordings Editing/Finalizing Recording ... 36 About disc editing ... 36 Accessing disc editing menu ... 36 Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players ... 38 About title editing ...39 Accessing title editing menu ...39 About video editing ...41 Accessing video editing menu ...41 Playback Playback ...

  • Page 8: 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 qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate 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 nalized before they can be played on other DVD players.

  • Page 10: Special Features

    Product Information (continued) Special Features Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual media’ recording – the ability to create recordings on + and - discs. (DVD+R/ +RW, DVD-R/-RW). DivX®, DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license.

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d System display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. (PREV/ NEXT) >...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system setup menu. : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right, do a forward/reverse search. : Cursor buttons for moving up/down or changing the recorder’s TV tuner channel.
  • Page 13 m Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/ track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. n REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. o DISC-MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW. –...

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control Using the remote control 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 15: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver ANTENNA SATELLITE CABLE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs 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...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO Connecting the video cable This connection allows you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO DIGITAL IN AV amplifi er/ receiver Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Optional Connections

    Step 2: Optional Connections ANTENNA SATELLITE CABLE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) Rear of an RF TO TV Modulator (Example only) VIDEO ANT IN TV has only an antenna input jack Use this connection if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF In) and does not have any audio/video jacks.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    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 only has an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV), See “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections –...

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO CABLE AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO RF OUT SATELLITE ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) 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 21: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA Front Panel of recorder VHF/UHF RF IN Back of a VCR (Example only) VHF/UHF RF OUT Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the fl ap on the right hand side and 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 23 Step 2: Optional Connections VIDEO (CVBS) OUT 1 OUT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) Front panel of CAM1 L - AUDIO - R recorder Option 2: Using the VIDEO In jack Use the CAM1 connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS.) Use a video cable (yellow plug –...

  • Page 24: Step 3: Installation And Setup

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.

  • Page 25: Channel Setup Settings

    Step 3: Installation and Setup CHANNEL SETUP settings Set the tuner input source for the recorder. Tuner Input Source 1) Use System Menu - Channel Setup to access the options: Tuner Input Source Cable Channel Search Search { Cable } Modify Channel Information Edit { Air }...

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    Step 3: Installation and Setup 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: Language Settings

    Step 3: Installation and Setup LANGUAGE settings On Screen Display Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. Language Select the preferred language of the Disc Menu. Default Disc Menu Language Select the preferred subtitle language. Default Subtitle Language Default Audio Select the preferred playback language.

  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used on this recorder: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording.

  • Page 29: Record Settings

    RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during Markers recording. This helps you to access specifi c points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. { Off } { On } Press OK to confi rm your selection.
  • Page 30 Recording (continued) RECORD settings The recording mode defi nes the picture quality of recordings Default Recording Mode and the maximum recording time for a disc. This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE key on the remote control. Press OK to confi rm your selection.

  • Page 31: Manual Recording

    Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress.) SOURCE STOP (PAUSE) Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Insert a DVD±R/±RW into the recorder. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select { Tuner }, then use keys to select the TV channel you...

  • Page 32: 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 program channel and begin recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can pre-program up to 20 recordings.
  • Page 33 { Source } – Use keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use keys to select your option. See “RECORD settings – Default Recording Mode”. { Mode } – Use keys to select { Once }, { Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend }...

  • Page 34: Timer Recording (Vcr Plus+ System)

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

  • Page 35: 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 01/14/06 02.00 PM 03.30 PM CH010 01/25/06 04.00 PM...

  • Page 36: Editing/Finalizing Recording

    Editing/Finalizing Recording About disc editing This recorder offers various disc editing options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD±R/±RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available when you play the disc on an another DVD player.
  • Page 37 Editing/Finalizing Recording Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. Press TOP MENU, then use to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select.

  • Page 38: Playing Your Recordings (Dvd±R) On Other Dvd Players

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Make compatible (DVD±RW only) The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. Press TOP MENU, then use select { Make Compatible }.

  • Page 39: About Title Editing

    Editing/Finalizing Recording About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) on a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R has been fi nalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc.
  • Page 40 Editing/Finalizing Recording Rename 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 editing menu, use select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.

  • Page 41: About Video Editing

    Editing/Finalizing Recording About video editing 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 the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two.
  • Page 42 Editing/Finalizing Recording Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles on the disc. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. Use { Title } and press OK. Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK.
  • Page 43 Editing/Finalizing Recording Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping commercials) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the start of the scene you want to hide. ( See previous page on “Insert Chapter Marker”.) Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Starting Disc Playback

    Starting disc playback Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the 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 the chapter “DVD System Menu Options –...
  • Page 46 Playback (continued) Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc. The Index Picture screen appears. keys to select a title and press PLAY to start playback. To stop playback, press STOP . Helpful Hint: – If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.
  • Page 47 Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW.) The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.

  • Page 48: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Changing to another chapter/track When a disc contains more than one chapter or track you can change to a different chapter or track as follows. During playback, Press to go to the next chapter/ > track. Press to return to the start of the previous chapter/track.

  • Page 49: 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. Normal Mode Trick mode Play 02/05 Title Chapter 01/22 01/02 - OTH Audio Subtitle 01/03 Angle Title 00:22:03 / 00:27:24 keys to select the setting you want to adjust.
  • Page 50 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. Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program .} The program menu appears.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Dvd System Menu Options

    DVD System Menu Options Accessing the System Menu The system menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. Some system menu settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 53: General Settings

    DVD System Menu Options GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Screen Saver A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. { On } { Off } Press OK to confi rm your selection.
  • Page 54 DVD System Menu Options GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should Video Output match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this Format system.

  • Page 55: Playback Settings

    DVD System Menu Options 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 } { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ { 4:3 Panscan } –...
  • Page 56 DVD System Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Level Rating (cont’d) 5. PG R Rating explanations 7. NC 17 8. Adult DVDs that are rated higher than the level you have selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit pin code.

  • Page 57: Clock Settings

    Set the time for the recorder’s system clock. See the chapter “Step 3 : Installation and Setup – CLOCK Settings”. Philips provides you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) Show DivX® registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos registration code using the DivX®...

  • Page 58: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Installing the latest fi rmware Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the fi rmware that was initially installed in your recorder as the fi rmware is continuously refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’...

  • Page 59: 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. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    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. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power.
  • Page 61 Problem Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifi er. Unable to play DivX movies. No TV signal received from the DVD recorder. A TV channel installed during the DVD recorder’s automatic TV channel search is fuzzy or distorted. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. (continued) Solution –...
  • Page 63 3) Switch on the DVD recorder and wait until the display panel shows ‘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. – Exit from any on-screen menu until you see the Philips wallpaper –...

  • Page 64: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations 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 65: 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 66: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c 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.
  • Page 67 Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained with- in the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.

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