Philips DVDR3375/93 User Manual

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  • Page 1 3375 User Manual...
  • Page 2 As DVD technology advances, these enhancement will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www.philips.com/support for software upgarde. En raison de la diversité des formats utilisés par les fabricants, votre système DVD peut nécessiter CAUTION l'ajout de périphériques ou une mise à...
  • Page 3: Index

    Index English- ------------------------------------------4 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 -- - ------------------------------ 61 other limited viewing uses only unless other- wise authorized by Macrovision.
  • Page 4: Special Features

    Special Features Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license. This connection is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394.’...
  • Page 5: Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on a DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index ... 3 Special Features ... 4 Frequently Asked Questions ... 5 Care and Safety Information Setup ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 General Information Introduction ...9 Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Copyright notice ...9 Basic Connections - DVD recorder Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables 10 Step : Connecting the video cable ...11 Option 1: Using Video(CVBS) jack ...
  • Page 7 Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players ... 35 About title editing ... 36 Accessing title editing menu ... 36 Editing video ...36 Rename title ...37 Erase title ...37 Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) ...37 Overwrite from the selected title ...37 Append recording ...37 About video editing ...
  • 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 qualified personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location –...
  • Page 9: General Information

    Introduction Your Philips DVD 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 most of the DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalized before...
  • Page 10: Step 1: Connecting The Antenna Cables

    Basic Connections - DVD recorder VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver AC IN ~ Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the DVD 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 or record the cable programs.
  • Page 11: Basic Connections - Dvd Recorder

    Basic Connections - DVD recorder Option 3 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 12: 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 an Audio cable You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
  • Page 13: 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 10 for the complete connection to your TV.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Dvd Player Or Similar Device

    Optional Connections Connecting to a DVD player or similar device This connection enables you to record from video CDs to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the DVD player to be used for playback if the DVD recorder is turned off. Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the DVD player, then connect the antenna output(RF out) jack on the DVD player...
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Antenna/cable TV signals AC IN ~ Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the VCR. Connect the antenna output (RF OUT) jack on the VCR to the input(RF in) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.Then connect the RF out on the Cable Box/ Satellite receiver to the ANTENNA IN...
  • Page 16: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Optional Connections 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 17: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader You can only view the contents of a USB flash drive / USB memory card reader through this DVD recorder. Editing the data and recording to a DVD+R/+RW is not possible. Connect the USB flash drive / USB memory card reader directly to the USB port on the front panel (as shown on the...
  • Page 18: Main Unit

    Main Unit a STANDBY-ON – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d n STOP – Stop playback/recording. e É PLAY/ PAUSE Å – Play a disc. – Pauses the playback or recording. f SOURCE –...
  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Remote Control a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-SETUP – Enters/exits the system menu. d   : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. : Cursor buttons for moving up/ ...
  • Page 20 Remote Control k Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. l REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. m DISC-MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW. –...
  • Page 21 v OPEN – Open/close the disc tray. w DISPLAY – Show and adjust the playback status. x GO TO – Go to desired title/chapter/time and play. y REW – Fast reverse, there are four modes: X, 4X, 16X, 3X. z F.FWD –...
  • Page 22: Display Window

    Display window Display window TIPS: DTS discs are supported via passthrough mode through Digital Coaxial connection only.
  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Step 1 : Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, 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...
  • 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-SETUP The system menu appears.  Use  keys to highlight Setup - Channel Setup } and press Use ...
  • Page 26: Sorting The Tv Channels

    Getting Started Sorting the TV channels You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the program numbers. You can use this function to rearrange all the stored TV channels. Press SYSTEM-SETUP. The system menu appears.
  • Page 27: Recording

    Discs for recording Several formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable) – Discs that are re-writable 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 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  keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press OK 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 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. To make a timer recording, your DVD recorder needs to know: –...
  • Page 31: Setting A Timer Recording From An External Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver

    { Source } – Use  keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use  keys to select your option. See pages 8 on “Recording settings - Default Recording Mode”). { Mode } – Use  keys to select { Once }, { Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend } (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Page 32: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording

    Recording (continued) 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.  Use  keys to select a timer program which you want to change/ delete.
  • Page 33: Editing/Finalizing Recording

    About Disc editing This DVD recorder offers various disc edit 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 if you play the disc on another DVD player.
  • Page 34: 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  keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
  • Page 35: Make Compatible (Dvd±Rw Only)

    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 allows you to make an edited DVD±RW compatible with other players. Press TOP MENU, then use  keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm.
  • Page 36: 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 type of disc.
  • Page 37: Rename Title

    Editing/Finalizing Recording Rename title The original title name is automatically generated by the DVD recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use  keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
  • Page 38: 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 markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two.
  • Page 39: 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. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then use  keys to select { Title } and press OK.
  • Page 40: 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”).
  • Page 41: Playback

    Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents...
  • Page 42: Starting Disc Playback

    Playback (continued) 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 55).
  • Page 43: Playing A Divx Disc

    Playing a DivX disc This DVD system supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW. Insert a DivX disc. The disc content menu appears.  Select the right subtitle file, then select the film.
  • Page 44: Playing From A Usb Flash Drive /Usb Memory Card Reader

    Playback (continued) You can select to playback from the original disc content or from the playlist, just use  keys to move to the correct screen before selecting the track/file for playback. File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00 Directory Selection Japan trip File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00 Bryan Bday...
  • Page 45: Additional 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. Press to return to the start of the previous title/chapter/track.
  • Page 46: Using Title Options

    Additional Playback Features Using TITLE options During playback, press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The TITLE menu appears on the TV.  Use  keys to select the setting you want to adjust. Instructions and explanation of the  options are provided in the following pages.
  • Page 47: 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. Press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The TITLE menu appears.  Use  keys to select { Mode } > { Program } and press OK.
  • Page 48: 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 DISPLAY twice on the remote control.
  • Page 49: Dvd System Menu Options

    Accessing System Setup - General SYSTEM SETUP Press SYSTEM-SETUP on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV.  Use  keys to select { System Setup - General } and press  to access its options. Use  keys to select the setting you wish to change and press OK to confirm.
  • Page 50: 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 51: Accessing System Setup -Playback

    DVD System Menu Options Accessing System Setup - Playback SYSTEM SETUP Press SYSTEM-SETUP on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV.  Use  keys to select { System Setup - Playback } and press  to access its options.
  • Page 52: Rating Explanations

    DVD System Menu Options 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 53: 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 Setup-Playback’, use  keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK.
  • Page 54: Accessing System Setup - Record

    Date and Time See page 6 on “Setting the time & date”. Show DivX® registration code Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service.
  • Page 55: Karaoke Operation

    Playing a Karaoke disc Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV (See page 3 “Finding the correct viewing channel”). Connect a microphone(not supplied) to the MIC jack on the front panel of the DVD recorder or your additional amplifier.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    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 Problem The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. No TV signal received from the DVD recorder. 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...
  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 7 MHz • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 4 bit, 96 kHz • A/D converter: 4 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.

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