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Philips DVDR3435V/37 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Video Cassette Recorder

    Les Guide de mise en route rapide et Manuel de l’utilisateur regorgent d’astuces destinées à simplifier l’utilisation de votre produit Philips. Toutefois, si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre votre probléme, vous pouvez accéder à notre aide en ligne à l’adresse www.philips.com/usasupport...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 4 4 Precautions (cont’d) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. •...
  • Page 5 Maintenance SERVICING • Please refer to relevant topics on Troubleshooting on pages 96-99 before returning the product. • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    6 Table of contents Before you start Precautions ....... .2 Table of contents .

  • Page 7: Features

    This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once.

  • Page 8: Functional Overview

    8 Functional overview Front Panel STANDBY-ON DVDR 3435V DVD RECORDER / VCR ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these but- tons. STANDBY-ON button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. Red LED lights up when power is on. 2.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    (DVD) During playback, press to skip to the 30 second advanced point. 12. TV VOL button Limited to the Philips brand TV products, you can adjust the TV volume with these buttons. 13. DIRECT DUBBING button (DVD/VCR) Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the Setting menu.

  • Page 10: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    10 Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two “AAA” size batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Note: Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: •...

  • Page 11: Setup Menus

    Guide to Displays On Screen menu This unit uses the following On Screen menu for most operations: Setup menu and Title list, and Display menu. They allow you to change the playing status of the disc during play. The Display menu also gives you information on the status of the disc or a videotape. Setup menus Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [OK] to display each menu, using These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.

  • Page 12: Display Menu

    Functional overview (cont’d) Display menu DVD mode Press [DVD] first. Press [DISPLAY] to call up the Display menu. This menu will give you the information on the disc. Some operations are available while disc is inserted in the unit. 0:00:00 DVD+RW CH 8 Stereo...
  • Page 13 Front Panel Display Guide 1. Current Status of the unit : Appears when a disc or a videotape play is paused. : Appears when playing back a disc or a videotape. : Appears when the Timer Programming or OTR has been set and is proceeding.

  • Page 14: 14 Connection To A Tv

    14 Connection to a TV Antenna Cable TV signal (Back of TV) Disconnect Choose one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment you possess. Basic Audio AUDIO IN Audio cable (supplied) This unit <REAR PANEL> DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR DIGITAL...

  • Page 15: Connection To A Cable Box Or Satellite Box

    After you have completed connections • Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears.

  • Page 16: 16 Connection To An Audio System

    16 Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Method 1 Stereo system AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) This unit <REAR PANEL>...

  • Page 17: Easy Dvd Recording

    The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs. Note: Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type. There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. This unit can record on the following type of discs.
  • Page 18 18 Easy DVD recording (cont’d) Step 5: Select the desired channel. DUBBING .@/: PQRS WXYZ CLEAR REC MODE VCR REC VCR Plus+ TIMER DVD REC TIMER COMMERCIAL STOP SKIP DIRECT DUBBING .@/: CH 12 Hint 1: Play the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play from a displayed title list, and immediately start to play.

  • Page 19: Initial Setting

    Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. Press [ ]. Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is con- nected. Refer to the table on page 15. “Initial Setup” will automatically appear. Initial Setup English Français...

  • Page 20: Channel Setting

    Channel setting If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend you to program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Getting channels automatically Press [SETUP]. Setup Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [OK]. Channel menu will appear.

  • Page 21: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Adding/deleting channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. You also may add channels into memory. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [OK]. Channel menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Manual Channel Preset”. Press [OK]. Manual Channel Preset menu will appear.

  • Page 22: Guide Channel Setting

    22 Channel setting (cont’d) Guide channel setting First, fill in the boxes on this page: Write your local channel numbers in “TV Channel” column, which you can receive in your area by channel preset. Write local TV stations corresponding TV Channel in “Call letters”...
  • Page 23 Assign TV channel numbers to the guide channels as neces- sary. Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which guide channels. Using [K / L], select a channel number. Press [OK]. A cursor will move to a TV channel column. If the channel you wish to set is not on the screen, press [{ / B] to change the displayed page until you reach the correct page.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Tv Stereo Or Sap

    Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Required Settings”. Press [OK]. Required Settings menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.

  • Page 25: Setting The Clock

    Set the clock before you try the Timer Programming. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 26. Auto Clock Setting Make sure • The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct. •...

  • Page 26: Manual Clock Setting

    Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [OK]. Using [K / L], select “Clock Setting”. Press [OK]. Clock Setting menu will appear. Clock Setting VCR DVD ---- / -- / ---- ( ---- ) -- : -- -- Press [OK] again.

  • Page 27: Setting The Daylight Saving Time

    Setting the Daylight Saving Time When “Daylight Saving Time” is “ON”, the unit clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. “ON” has been selected as the default. Press [SETUP].

  • Page 28: Recording

    Information on DVD recording Information This unit can record to DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD-R discs. DVD+R/DVD-R discs can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/DVD-RW discs can be recorded to and erased many times. These discs are formatted with DVD+VR mode automatically. Discs other than DVD+VR mode cannot be recorded in this unit.

  • Page 29: Making Discs Playable In Other Dvd Player (Finalize/Make Edits Compatible)

    Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize/Make Edits Compatible) After recording on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units. (Refer to pages 46-47.) There is no need to finalize DVD+RW discs but to “Make Edits Compatible” (refer to page 84) for playing on other units after editing.

  • Page 30: 30 Before Recording

    30 Before recording Replacing disc menu DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW It can be used to prohibit recording additionally or to replace the title list after recording when inserting the disc includes titles and a different type of title list recorded by other units.

  • Page 31: Basic Recording

    DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- Follow the steps below to record TV programs. Press [ ]. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD] first. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A].

  • Page 32: One-Touch Timer Recording

    One-touch Timer Recording DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space for the time you set.

  • Page 33: Timer Recording

    DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW VD-RW You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before setting a Timer Programming. •...
  • Page 34 Timer Recording (cont’d) Using [K / L], select a recording mode. Timer Programming VCR DVD Date Start 1. JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57AM Refer to “Recording mode” on page 28 for DVD or page 93 for VCR. When “Auto” is selected as a recording mode, the unit determines how much time is available on the disc and record in the appropriate recording mode to complete recording the program.
  • Page 35 Checking, canceling, or correcting the Timer Programming information Press [TIMER SET]. disappears from the front display. Press [VCR Plus+ TIMER] twice. Timer Programming list will appear. Check the information on the list you will need. To clear the Timer Programming: Using [K / L], select your desired program.

  • Page 36: Hints For Timer Recording

    Timer Recording (cont’d) Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a recordable disc is not on the tray or an unrecordable disc is on the tray, the “DVD” indicator on the front panel flashes and Timer Recording cannot be performed.

  • Page 37: Timer Recording Using Vcr Plus

    DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW VD-RW The VCR Plus+ system let you set timer recordings very simply. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide.The date, time and channel for the TV program to record will set automatically. Before setting timer recording using VCR Plus+ system, read “Guide channel setting”...

  • Page 38: Overwriting An Existing Title

    Overwriting an existing title Overwriting from the beginning of the title DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. Turn on the unit. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. Press [DVD] first.

  • Page 39: Overwriting In The Middle Of The Title

    Overwriting in the middle of the title DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- You can overwrite the existing title from the selected position. Proceed to steps 1 to 2 in “Overwriting from the beginning of the title” on page 38. Using [K / L], select a title to be overwritten.

  • Page 40: Hints For Overwriting

    40 Overwriting an existing title (cont’d) Hints for Overwriting When an existing title is overwritten, the title name may be changed according to the overwriting situations. Before overwriting, read the following cases and Note. P When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (Overwriting from the beginning of the title) Overwriting Title (A) Title name: A...

  • Page 41: Settings For An External Source

    Connection to an external source DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either EXT2 (Front) or EXT1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of EXT2 (Front). When connecting a DV-camcorder, use DV input jack of EXT3 (Front).

  • Page 42: Recording From An External Source

    Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 41. 1. Turn on the TV and this unit and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.

  • Page 43: Dv Dubbing

    Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the Digital Video Camcorder (DVC) to DVDs or videotapes. You can control basic operations of the DV from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DV camcorder is in Playback mode.

  • Page 44: Dvc To Dvd Dubbing

    44 DV dubbing (cont’d) DVC to DVD dubbing DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW Before recording from DV camcorder, see page 41 for connection instructions. Press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable DVD+RW/R or DVD-RW/R disc and make sure your DV camcorder is in Playback mode.

  • Page 45: Dvc To Vcr Dubbing

    DVC to VCR dubbing Before recording from DV camcorder, see page 41 for connection instructions. Press [VCR] first. Insert a recordable videotape and make sure your DV camcorder is in Playback mode. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 on page 44. Press the PLAY button on the DV camcorder to find the point where you wish to begin the dubbing.

  • Page 46: Setting A Disc To Protect

    Setting a disc to protect DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from the Setting menu. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Disc Edit”. Press [OK]. Disc menu will appear.
  • Page 47 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [OK]. Finalizing will start. Finalizing To cancel finalizing... (DVD-RW only) • To cancel finalizing at step 4, press [STOP C], select “Yes” with [{ / B], then press [OK]. Finalizing is cancelled and the unit will be in stop mode.

  • Page 48: Auto Finalizing

    Playing the discs in other DVD players (cont’d) Auto finalizing DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R You can finalize discs automatically using Auto Finalize function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all Timer Recordings and at the end of the disc space.

  • Page 49: Dubbing Mode

    DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or the videotape is not copy protected.
  • Page 50 Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD Using [K / L], select “VCR DVD”. Press [OK]. Dubbing Mode VCR DVD DVD VCR Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [DVD] first. Make sure to select a recording mode using [REC MODE]. Press [VCR] first. Press [PLAY B].

  • Page 51: Information On Dvd Play

    Before you play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This unit is compatible to play the following discs. To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the unit.

  • Page 52: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Audio CD Track 1 Track 2...
  • Page 53 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. This operation may take a while to be recognized. Title list will appear automatically. SP (2Hr) NOV/21/06 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/06 0:20:44 NOV/22/06 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/06 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) If you want to return to the playback while you are stopping temporarily, press [TITLE] to resume play.
  • Page 54 54 Basic playback (cont’d) Video Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R Press [ ]. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD] first. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray.

  • Page 55: Playing Mp3, Windows Media™ Audio, Jpeg Disc

    Playing MP3, Windows Media™ Audio, JPEG disc Windows Windows Windows Media Medi Media JPEG JPEG JPEG Audio Audio Audio Press [DVD] first. In stop mode, press [TITLE] to call up the File List. File List DISC NAME 1 JPEG file1 2 JPEG file2 3 MP3 file1 4 MP3 file2...

  • Page 56: Playing Back A Divx

    56 Basic playback (cont’d) Playing back a DivX ® DivX DivX DivX Press [DVD] first. In stop mode, press [TITLE] to call up the File List. File List DISC NAME 1 file name 1 2 file name 2 3 file name 3 4 file name 4 5 file name 5 6 file name 6...
  • Page 57 Hints • DivX is a codec (compression/decompression) that ® can compress images to a very small amount of data. The software can compress video data from almost any sources to the size that can be sent on the Internet without compromising visual quality of the images. •...

  • Page 58: Playing Discs Using The Disc Menu

    Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or chapter selection.

  • Page 59: Pause

    Pause DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R Video CD Video CD Video CD JPEG JPEG JPEG DivX DivX DivX During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Play will pause and sound will be muted. Press [PLAY B] to resume play.

  • Page 60: Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

    Special playback (cont’d) Fast forward / Fast reverse DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R DivX DivX DivX Windows Windows Windows Media Medi Media Audio Audio Audio During playback, press [FFW D] or [REW E].

  • Page 61: Rapid Play

    Rapid play DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R Rapid Play function is available only during playback. Available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, Rapid Play plays back in a slightly faster/slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback.

  • Page 62: Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Play

    Special playback (cont’d) Slow forward / Slow reverse play DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R DivX DivX DivX During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Then press [FFW D] or [REW E].

  • Page 63: Marker Setup

    Marker Setup DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Display menu will appear.

  • Page 64: Search

    Search Title/Chapter search DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R Using [ ] or [ PREV NEXT During playback, press or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time.

  • Page 65: Track Search

    Track search Video CD Video CD Video CD Using [ ] or [ PREV NEXT During playback, press and move to the next. The track will move forward one at a time. To go back to the beginning of the current track, press Press it repeatedly to go to the previous track.

  • Page 66: Repeat/Random/Program Playback/Slide Show

    Repeat/Random/Program playback/Slide Show Repeat playback DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R Video CD Video CD Video CD JPEG JPEG JPEG DivX DivX DivX During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Display menu will appear.

  • Page 67: Program Playback

    Repeat/Random/Program playback/Slide Show (cont’d) Program playback Video CD Video CD Video CD You can program the disc to play in your desired order. Press [DVD] first. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “CD Playback Mode”. Press [OK]. CD Playback Mode menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Program Play”.

  • Page 68: 68 Divx

    68 DivX ® DivX ® DivX DivX DivX This unit allows you to play back the files purchased or rented from DivX Video-On-Demand (VOD) services. The files are available on the internet. When you purchase or rent DivX ® asked to enter a registration code. This menu item provides you with the registration code.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. Switching subtitles DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DivX DivX DivX Many DVD-Video discs have subtitles in one or more languages – the case usually tells you which subtitle languages are available.

  • Page 70: Switching Virtual Surround System

    Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching virtual surround system DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R Video Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R Video CD Video CD Video CD You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

  • Page 71: Switching Camera Angles

    Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles, check the case for details: it should be marked with Angle icon if it contains multi- angle scenes.

  • Page 72: Information On Disc Editing

    Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TITLE].

  • Page 73: Editing Discs

    Deleting titles DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. When the last title, which is recorded in the disc, in the title list is deleted, the disc space to recorded will be increased.
  • Page 74 Editing discs (cont'd) Using [K / L], select “Title Delete”. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear. Title Delete NOV/22/05 11:00AM CH12 EP 0:00:59 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [OK]. After that, “Are you sure?” will appear, select “Yes” and then press [OK].

  • Page 75: Putting Names On Titles

    Putting names on titles DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a title list. Press [DVD] first.

  • Page 76: Setting Chapter Marks

    Editing discs (cont’d) Setting chapter marks DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Press [DVD] first. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menu.

  • Page 77: Clearing Chapter Marks

    Clearing chapter marks DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear as illustrated on page 76. Using [ PREV NEXT...

  • Page 78: Hiding Chapters

    Editing discs (cont’d) Hiding chapters DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. Press [DVD] first. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Current Chapter”.

  • Page 79: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Setting pictures for thumbnails DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW You can set a picture to each title for a thumbnail. It helps you to remember the contents of the title you are playing. The beginning picture has been selected as the default.

  • Page 80: Dividing A Title

    80 Editing discs (cont’d) Dividing a title DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW You can divide one title into two new titles. Press [DVD] first. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menu. Press [PLAY B] and then [PAUSE F] to decide the point at which you will divide the title.

  • Page 81: Editing Discs (Setup Menu)

    Putting name on disc DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Press [DVD] first. Press [SETUP].

  • Page 82: Setting Or Releasing Disc Protect

    Editing discs (Setup menu) (cont’d) Setting or releasing disc protect DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+R DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD- To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. Setting disc to protect Press [DVD] first. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 81 to display the Disc Edit menu. <Example: DVD+RW>...

  • Page 83: Erasing Disc

    Erasing disc Video DVD+RW DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD- DVD-RW DVD-RW You can erase all titles on a disc. If you want to record on DVD-RW formatted with other than DVD+VR mode, erase all contents on the disc and format it. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc.

  • Page 84: Making Edits Compatible

    Editing discs (Setup menu) (cont’d) Making edits compatible DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+RW You will need to perform “Make Edits Compatible” to play in other DVD players. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Press [DVD] first. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 81 to display the Disc Edit menu. Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF...

  • Page 85: Tour Of The Setup Menu

    The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) 1.Language setting Disc Menu Language Pages 86-87 Audio Language Subtitle Language DivX Subtitle ®...

  • Page 86: Language Setting

    Language setting Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [OK]. Playback menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Language”. Press [OK]. Language menu will appear. Using [K / L], select a desired item. Press [OK]. Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu.

  • Page 87: Display Setting

    If “Other” is selected, press 4-digit code using the Number buttons. Language - Subtitle Code Input Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Display”. Press [OK]. Display menu will appear. Using [K / L], select a desired item.

  • Page 88: Audio Setting

    Display setting (cont’d) Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Set the time to work the screen saver function on the screen. Display OSD Language English Angle Icon Screen Saver 10 minutes FL Dimmer (Default : Bright) Set the brightness of front panel display. You can choose one among “Auto”, “Bright”...
  • Page 89 Settings for PCM (Default : 48kHz) • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [OK]. Digital Out - PCM 48kHz 48 kHz: If your amplifier/decoder is NOT compatible 96kHz 96 kHz: If your amplifier/decoder is compatible with 96 Settings for Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) •...

  • Page 90: 90 Video Setting

    90 Video setting Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set Progressive Scan mode to “ON”. Press [SETUP].

  • Page 91: Settings For Parental Lock Level

    Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc.

  • Page 92: Settings For Pbc (Playback Control)

    Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Press [SETUP] to exit. Settings for PBC (Playback Control) PBC (Video CD only) (Default : ON) You can select images or information on the menu screen by activation PBC (Playback Control) function of Video CD. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc.

  • Page 93: Playback

    Playback Press [ ] or [ STANDBY-ON] on the front panel of the unit. When you are playing a videotape, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [VCR] first. Insert a prerecorded videotape.

  • Page 94: One-Touch Timer Recording

    Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) One-touch Timer Recording This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [VCR REC I] on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit. During normal recording, press [VCR REC I] to begin One-touch Timer Recording.

  • Page 95: Index Search

    Index search An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. You may skip to a specific marked point by following the steps below. Press [VCR] first. Press [SEARCH] so that the index search menu appears. Using the Number buttons, enter the number of recordings you wish to skip within 30 seconds.

  • Page 96: 96 Troubleshooting

    96 Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper performance. Symptom The power does not turn on.
  • Page 97 Symptom There is no picture. Picture noise appears. There is no sound. Sound is noisy. No DTS sound is output. The unit does not play back the disc. Playback image freezes for a second. The disc does not start playback from the beginning.
  • Page 98 98 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. Repairing In a case you intend to cancel the Repairing process. Do you want to cancel a repairing process ? When selecting “Yes”, the disc may not be usable. Repairing Picture noise appears.
  • Page 99 Error message Disc Error --- Please eject the disc. --- Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. Region Error --- Please eject the disc. --- Playback is not authorized in your region. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.

  • Page 100: Rf Output Switch

    100 RF output switch You can watch the TV programs with the tuner of the unit. (Usually channel 3 or 4 of the TV is available for the RF converter setting.) Be sure to connect the unit to a TV using the RF cable. Refer to page 14. Select channel 3 on your TV.

  • Page 101: Language Code

    Language Code Language Abkhazian 4748 French Afar 4747 Frisian Afrikaans 4752 Galician Albanian 6563 Georgian Amharic 4759 German Arabic 4764 Greek Armenian 5471 Greenlandic Assamese 4765 Guarani Aymara 4771 Gujarati Azerbaijani 4772 Hausa Bashkir 4847 Hebrew Basque 5167 Hindi Bengali;Bangla 4860 Hungarian Bhutani...

  • Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions –– Can I record on CD-RW/R? No, this unit records only DVDs. –– Can I play back DVD-Video that is bought in another country? Possible only if the region code of the disc is 1 and ALL. ––...

  • Page 103: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 104 E9A90UD_EN.indb 104 E9A90UD_EN.indb 104 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp P. O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA 30006 0026 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/usasupport DVDR3435V/37 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 8239 300 50712 Printed in China...

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