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User Manual Bedienungsanleitung Make your own DVD Erstellen Sie Ihre eigenen DVDs dvdr3355_cover_15891.indd 1 2005-04-27 4:15:29 PM...
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Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. dvdr3355_cover_15891.indd 2 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3355/ DVDR3365, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2...
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
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‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’...
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This connection is also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394.’ This connection is used for the transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by digital video (DV) camcorders.
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 to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.
Contents Frequently Asked Questions ... 7 Care and Safety Information Setup ... 10 Cleaning discs ... 10 About recycling ... 10 General Information Introduction ...11 Accessories supplied ...11 Region codes ...11 Basic Connections - DVD recorder Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables ...12 Step 2: Connecting the video cable ...13 Option 1: Using Scart socket...
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Accessing title editing menu ... 40 Video editing ... 40 Rename title ...41 Erase title ...41 Overwrite title (DVD+RW only) ...41 Overwrite from the selected title ...41 Append recording ...41 About video editing ... 42 Accessing video editing menu ... 42 Selecting a title ...43 Selecting a chapter ...43 Creating chapter marker ...43...
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 –...
Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programmes 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 finalised before...
Basic Connections - DVD recorder VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes 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 programmes.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder Option 1 S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN 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.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder STEREO / TV Step 3: Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the DVD recorder is connected to the TV using scart cable. Option 1: Using Audio sockets You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in...
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 socket (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 12 for the complete connection to your TV.
Optional Connections VHF/UHF RF IN Antenna/cable VHF/UHF RF OUT TV signals Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD+R/+RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the DVD recorder is turned off.
Antenna/cable TV signals VHF/UHF RF IN 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) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA...
Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side, it provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.
Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader for model DVDR3365 only 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 are not possible.
Remote Control 1_dvdr3355_eu_eng_15891.indd 20 (for model DVDR3365 - with USB button) a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. d : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right, do a forward/reverse search.
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. –...
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Remote Control 1_dvdr3355_eu_eng_15891.indd 22 (for model DVDR3355) a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. d : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right, do a forward/reverse search.
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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. –...
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 System display panel – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. PREV / NEXT –...
Step 1: Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.
Getting Started Step 3: Select the country of your residence Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. Use keys to highlight { System Menu - General } and press . System Menu - General Screen Saver Country...
Modifying Channel Information You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. Use keys to highlight Menu - Channel Setup } and press . Use ...
Getting Started Sorting the TV channels You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme numbers. You can use this function to rearrange all the stored TV channels. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears.
Step 6: Setting the time & date If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. Use keys to select { System Menu - Clock } and press ...
Recording Discs for recording Two different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable) – Discs that are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable) –...
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 ...
Recording (continued) 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.
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 programme channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can preprogramme up to 8 recordings.
Timer recording (S System) This is a simple programming system for DVD recorders. To use it, enter the programming number ® associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.
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. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start CH003 2 Hour Mode 14/01/05 14.00 CH010 1 Hour Mode 25/01/05...
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 an another DVD player.
Editing/Finalising 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.
Editing/Finalising Recording Make compatible (DVD+RW only) The edited DVD+RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played 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.
Editing/Finalising 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 finalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type.
Editing/Finalising Recording Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Editing/Finalising Recording About video editing After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Editing/Finalising 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 { Title } and press keys to select Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK.
Editing/Finalising 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”).
Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable); can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)
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 56).
Playing a DVD+R/+RW disc Insert a DVD+R/+RW disc. The Index Picture screen appears. Use 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.
Playback (continued) 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. Use keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
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.
Advance Playback Features Using T/C options During playback, press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears on the TV. Mode Normal Trick mode Play Title 02/05 Chapter 01/22 Audio 01/02 - OTH Subtitle Angle 01/03 T- Time 00:22:03 - 00:27:24 Use ...
Advance Playback Features Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. ...
Advance 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.
Accessing System Menu - General Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. Use keys to select Menu - General } and press to access its options. System Menu - General Screen Saver Country Video Output Format Restore Factory Settings...
DVD System Menu Options Video Output Format The colour system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. In ‘System Menu-General’, use ...
DVD System Menu Options Accessing System Menu - Playback Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. Use keys to select { System Menu - Playback } and press to access its options.
DVD System Menu Options Parental rating level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.
DVD System Menu Options Setting or changing the password You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a pin code. In ‘System Menu-Playback’, use keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK.
Date and Time See page 29 on “Setting the time & date”. Show DivX registration code ® Philips provide you the DivX (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX ® VOD service.
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power.
Problem No picture. 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.
Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.