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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.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philip.com/welcome. This product lets you record on DVD and playback DVD/CD of various kinds. Read this user manual carefully to learn how to use the features described in this manual.
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Our representatives will be happy to assist you. For online reference, please visit our web site at http://www. philips.com/welcome Cleaning the cabinet • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is avail- able for recording once.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. STANDBY-ON button Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 2.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Open the cover. Insert batteries. Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
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Press to display the repeat menu. 19. MUTE button E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 11 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 11 Limited to the Philips brand TV products, you can mute the TV volume with these buttons. 20. HDMI button Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal out- put mode .
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. 2. DTV : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3. Title / track / file and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title / track / file number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number.
ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. VHF / UHF antenna cable TV company...
RF MODULATOR CONNECTION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a commercially available stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below.
CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.) satellite dish cable TV...
CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. analog audio audio cable this unit VIDEO VIDEO HDMI OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA AV IN S-VIDEO AV OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM AV OUT Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: •...
CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. Method 4 best picture HDMI IN HDMI cable this unit HDMI OUT...
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CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital DVD-video LPCM Dolby Digital DivX® MP3 / MP2 For audio CD, video CD, and MP3 / Windows Media™ Audio files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of the “Dolby Digital”...
CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection stereo system analog audio input jacks RCA audio cable VIDEO VIDEO HDMI OUT...
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference.
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GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Title/File Name Information Title Name Information Title Name My Title File Name Information File Name My File 1. Displays title/file name. Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information Artist Name 1. Indicates artist/title information (only when available) •...
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup General Setting Timer Programming...
INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 23 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 23 Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK] to set language.
CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Auto Channel Scan Note • If the auto channel preset is canceled during presetting, some channels not yet preset may not be received.
Adding / Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding channel is only available for the analog TV channels. Make sure • You perform “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels.
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ANALOG Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CH ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • Use [{ / B] to cycle through all the channels including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons] to select a channel directly.
SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 28. Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station.
Manual Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control and enjoy viewing the HDTV (high definition TV) programs as well as the SDTV (standard definition TV) programs. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control.
This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Selecting TV Audio Note • The timer recording for digital TV cannot record any audio language other than English. •...
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Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 31 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 31 TUNER SETTINGS Analog TV Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel”...
DTV Closed Caption Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. Note • Even if you set “DTV CC” to anything other than “OFF”, its effect will temporarily be canceled while recording.
Closed Caption Style Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 33 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 33 TUNER SETTINGS Digital TV Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
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Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting”...
INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.
BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title list is automatically converted to our style.
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 37 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 37 Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up.
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BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC I] to start recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F] ] or [REC I] again to restart recording. To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)... This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes.
TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Note •...
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Use [K / L] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then press [B]. New Program Date Start JAN/02 12 : 00AM - - : - - Mode DTV125. 1 Use [K / L / s / B] to select analog (“- - -”) / digital (“DTV”) mode or external input (E1 / E2), then press [B].
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How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog CATV For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ •...
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 programming will be lost. • If a disc is not inserted, flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. In some cases, momentarily around the start point as the unit attempts to record.
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list.
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using input jacks either E2 and E3 (Front) or E1 (Rear). When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of E2 (Front). Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 45. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 46 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 46 Turn on the TV and press [STANDBY-ON y y ], and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.
Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DVC is in video mode.
DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 45 for connection instructions. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 48 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 48 DV DUBBING Insert a recordable media and make sure your DV camcorder is in video mode. Use [SOURCE] or [CH “E3 (DV-IN)”. Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode.
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Press [PLAY B] to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Then, press [STOP C] where you wish to start dubbing. Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The dubbing will start. To stop dubbing; Use [K / L] to select “Control”, then press [OK].
SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. Note To cancel the disc protect: • When you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc Protect ON OFF”...
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.
PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 52 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 52 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press...
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below.
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INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK PBC (playback control) for Video CD You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver. 2.0 of video CD standard with PBC function.
BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating PBC (playback control) function (page 54). E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 55 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 55 Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.
Playback from the Title List Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B] instead of [OK] at step 4. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 56 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 56 BASIC PLAYBACK Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.
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Use [K / L] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. SP (2Hr) NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 NOV/22/07 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) • For Video CD, when “PBC (Video CD only)” in “CD playback Mode”...
Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Direct Playback” on page 55. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take a while to load the disc completely. When an audio CD is inserted, track list will appear.
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It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX® Certified product • Playable codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x, DivX®4.x, DivX®5.x • Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30 fps 720 x 576 @25 fps •...
Using the Title / Disc Menu DVD or video CD with PBC function may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc. 1) Press [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or disc menu.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last.
Rapid Playback Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. 1) During playback, press [RAPID PLAY].
Zoom 1) During playback, press [INFO] or [ZOOM]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK].
Title / Chapter Search Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. •...
Time Search 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to When time search is not available, counter are not displayed.
REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK / SLIDE SHOW Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback press [INFO], then proceed to step 2), or press [REPEAT] then proceed to step 3). 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.
REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK / SLIDE SHOW Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].
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 back. Switching Subtitles DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case.
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.
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 back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TITLE].
Deleting Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on will be increased.
Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 72 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [OK].
Setting Chapter Marks You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Note • When the number of chapter marks in a title is 99 and the number of chapter marks in a disc is 254, chapter marks cannot be added.
Clearing Chapter Marks Note • Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 75 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 75 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles”...
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Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) Note • Remaining time of the disc may decrease when adding chapter marks or increase when clearing chapter marks depending on the recording time or edited contents. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 76 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 76 EDITING DISCS To delete all chapter marks: Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles”...
Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. Note • ”Hidden” will be displayed in the preview window while previewing the hidden chapter. • When you make all chapters in the title “Hidden”, “Hidden”...
Setting Pictures for Thumbnails You can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each title. Note • If the selected picture for a thumbnail is overwritten, the index picture is reset to the first scene of the title. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 78 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 78 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting...
Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. Note • You cannot divide a title of the disc when the number of recording titles reaches the maximum of 49, and the number of recording chapters reaches the maximum of 254.
Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Note • You cannot select “Disc Edit” when finalized DVD+R or DVD-R is inserted. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 80 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 80 EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP].
Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 81 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 81 EDITING DISCS Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 80 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK].
Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. Note • When you select “Yes” at step 3, all contents of the disc will be erased. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 82 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 82 EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...
Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 83 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 83 EDITING DISCS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...
LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Playback Parental Lock Pages 87-90 Disc Audio Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon...
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Setup Items (highlight is the default) Display CC Style Pages 32-34 V-Chip0 0 Video Progressive Scan Pages 93-94 TV Aspect Video Input Page 45 Recording Auto Chapter Page 36 Auto Finalize Page 52 Make Recording Compatible Page 36 Clock Clock Setting Pages 27-28 Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time...
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Setup Items (highlight is the default) Channel Auto Channel Preset Pages 24-26 Manual Channel Preset TV Audio Select Pages 30-31 DivX DivX®VOD Page 95 DivX Subtitle HDMI Format Pages 96-97 HDMI Audio RGB Range Reset All Page 98 Note • Your change to each settings stays on even when the power is off. •...
Playback E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 87 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 87 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK].
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Playback (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-video 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.
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Playback (cont’d) Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Parental Lock Video Audio Out Disc Audio Recording Disc Menu Language...
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Playback (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for disc menu. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display Parental Lock Video Audio Out Disc Menu Language Recording Disc Menu Language English Clock Audio Language...
Display E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 91 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 91 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
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Display (cont’d) OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display OSD Language Video Screen Saver OSD Language FL Dimmer Recording English Clock CC Style Français...
Video E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 93 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 93 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
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Video (cont’d) 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”. 1) Use [K / L] to select “ON“, then press [OK].
DivX® Note • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. • Audio language setting may not be available to some discs. • You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD also from the disc menu if it is available. •...
HDMI E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 96 E7H42UD_DVDR3506-37_EN.indd 96 SETUPS Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
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HDMI (cont’d) Format (Default : RGB) You can select the color space for HDMI output. Set the appropriate color space for your display device. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • When the connected device is not compatible with the Y/Cb/Cr, HDMI signal is output as RGB regardless of the setting.
Reset All Reset the setting to default. Note • The settings listed below will remain unchanged even after resetting to the factory default. – OSD language setting – Channel setting – Clock setting – Parental lock setting – V-Chip setting –...
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 operation. Symptom Power The power does not turn on.
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Symptom Playback The disc does not play back. Discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on other DVD players. Playback image freezes for a second. The disc does not start playback from the beginning. The unit starts playing back the disc automatically.
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Symptom DV signal cannot be input. The DVC cannot be operated with this unit. Certain functions of the unit cannot operate. DV audio signal cannot be switched. HDMI No image from HDMI connection. There is no sound or the sound is distorted.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions – Can I record to CD-RW/-R? – Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another country? – Can I connect the unit to my PC? – Can I program a timer recording with cable/satellite box? –...
Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square);...
SPECIFICATIONS General System Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recording discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Tuner Tuning system Channel coverage (ATSC / NTSC) Terrestrial...
Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.
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