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Philips DVDR3380 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3380 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Serial No. Retain this 790 nm (CD) information for future reference. Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) Model No. DVD RECORDER 1.0 mW (CD read) DVDR3380 Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) Serial No. _______________ 61 degrees (CD)
  • Page 3 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ..................6 Setup precautions ..............................6 Cleaning discs ................................6 About recycling ..............................6 Product Information ......................7 Introduction ................................7 Accessories supplied ............................7 Region codes ................................7 Copyright notice ..............................7 Product Overview Remote Control ....................... 8 Using the remote control ..........................10 Main Unit .........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Playback Playback ........................... 29 Playable discs ...............................29 Inserting a disc ..............................29 Starting disc playback ............................30 Additional Playback Features ..................34 Changing to another chapter/ track ......................34 Pausing playback and step play ........................34 Searching forwards/backwards ........................34 Zooming in ................................

  • Page 6: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information CAUTION! Cleaning discs High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting Some problems occur because the disc an electric shock. inside the recorder is dirty (frozen The machine does not contain any picture, sound disruptions, picture user-serviceable parts.

  • Page 7: Product Information

    Product Information Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips recorder allows you to – Remote control and batteries record the TV programs or duplicate – Audio/video cable camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or – RF coaxial cable DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. : Cursor keys for moving to the left or right, do a forward/reverse search. : Cursor keys for moving up/down or changing the recorder’s TV tuner channel.
  • Page 9 Remote Control (continued) Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. DISC MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD±R/±RW. –...

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control (continued) CAUTION! Using the remote control – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc). –...

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Main Unit a STANDBY-ON Jacks behind the fl ap – Turns on the recorder or switch to Flip down the door as indicated by the standby mode. OPEN label at the right hand corner. b Disc tray g VIDEO – Video input for camcorders or video c OPEN/CLOSE ç...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA SATELLITE CABLE S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV Connecting the antenna signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite cables Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the ANTENNA-IN jack on the These connections enable you to watch...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Video Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Option 3 Option 1 Option 2 S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Option 3: Using a Component Connecting the video cables (Y Pb Pr) cable Use the component video cable (red/ This connection enables you to view the blue/green - not supplied) to connect the...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Option 2 Option 1 DIGITAL IN AV amplifi er/ receiver S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Option 2: Using a coaxial cable Connecting the audio cables You can connect the recorder to an AV amplifi er/receiver with a digital This connection enables you to listen to...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Optional Connections

    Step 2: Optional Connections Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (Example only) CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Option 2 (see the above illustration) Connecting to a Cable Box or If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Back of a VCR VHF/UHF (Example only) RF IN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO AUDIO RF OUT CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Use the audio/video cables to connect Connecting to a VCR or the VIDEO /AUDIO INPUT (red/...

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (Example only) CABLE SATELLITE Back of aVCR VHF/UHF (Example only) RF IN VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO AUDIO RF OUT S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) DV OUT Helpful Hints: Connecting a camcorder to – The DV IN jack does not support a the front jacks connection to a Personal Computer. – It is not possible to record from the recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN You can use the front jacks to copy jack on your recorder.
  • Page 19 Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO Rear panel of recorder Option 2: Using the VIDEO In Option 3: Using the S-VIDEO In jack jack Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have Use the VIDEO connection if your a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Installation And Setup

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... Setting the OSD language When you complete the connections and switch on the Select the menu language for this recorder for the fi rst time, it is recorder’s on-screen display. The advisable that you make several language options are different depending basic settings.

  • Page 21: Setting Your Tv Channel Programs

    Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) Setting your TV channel Setting the date & time programs If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually Before the recorder can start recording by following the steps below. the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and Press SYSTEM-MENU.

  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording IMPORTANT! Discs for recording Unrecordable pictures Television programs, fi lms, video tapes, Several different formats of DVD discs, and other materials may be copy- recordable discs can be used with this protected and therefore cannot be recorder: recorded on this recorder. Recording settings DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) –...

  • Page 23: Record Settings

    Recording (continued) RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This helps you to access specifi c points on the Marker recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. This allows you access to specifi c points on the recording.

  • Page 24: Manual Recording

    Recording (continued) { EXT 1 } Manual recording Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 jack on the Use this feature to start recording back panel. immediately (e.g., to record a TV show { EXT 2 } already in progress).

  • Page 25: About Timer Recording

    Recording (continued) About timer recording Timer recording (manually) Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The recorder will tune to the Press TIMER on the remote control.
  • Page 26 Recording (continued) keys to select an entry in the Press STANDBY-ON to switch off the menu and press to enter its options. recorder to standby mode. If the DVD recorder is not in standby { Source } mode, a warning message will appear –...

  • Page 27: Timer Recording (G- Code ® System)

    Recording (continued) To clear the G- ® programming CODE ® Timer recording (G- CODE number, press CLEAR on the remote System) control. ® To cancel the G- programming, use CODE This is a simple programming system for keys to select in the menu CANCEL ®...

  • Page 28: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording

    Recording (continued) Changing/ Deleting a timer Watching another TV recording program during recording You can watch another TV channel while Switch on the TV set. Select the correct recording is in progress by using the TV’s Video In channel at the TV. remote control to change the TV Press TIMER on the remote control.

  • Page 29: Playback

    Playback IMPORTANT! Playable discs – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears on the TV screen when a button is Using this recorder, you can play and pressed, it means the function is not record on the following discs: available on the current disc or at the current time.

  • Page 30: Starting Disc Playback

    Playback (continued) Playing a (Super) Video CD Starting disc playback (Super) Video CDs may feature the ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to Playback will begin automatically. If the play the video CDs interactively by disc has its own menu this will be loaded, following the menu on the display.
  • Page 31 Playback (continued) To create a playlist, highlight the track/fi le Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc and press SELECT. Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc. The selected tracks/fi les will appear The Index Picture screen appears. on the right screen. keys to select a title and press keys to toggle between the PLAY to start playback.
  • Page 32 Playback (continued) Playing a picture disc (or musical File Play Type slide show) Mode Normal You can display JPEG pictures in the Trick Play Wipe Top to bottom Top to bottom selected roll automatically one after the Zoom Fitscreen Down to top other.
  • Page 33 Playback (continued) ® Playing a DivX disc This DVD system supports the playback ® of DivX movies which you have copied from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW. ® Insert a DivX disc. The disc content menu appears. ® If the DivX movie contains external subtitles, you have to fi rst select the subtitle fi le from the fi le list.

  • Page 34: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Changing to another Searching forwards/ chapter/ track backwards When a disc contains more than one You can search forward or backward on chapter or track, you can change to a a disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two different chapter or track as follows.

  • Page 35: Using T/C Options

    Additional Playback Features (continued) Selecting various repeat/ shuffl e Using T/C options functions You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. During disc playback, press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. SELECT keys to select { Mode } and press OK.
  • Page 36 Additional Playback Features (continued) To start program play Creating a playlist Press key to move to the right screen You can play the contents of the disc in and press OK. the order you want by programming the Playback will start from the selected tracks to be played.
  • Page 37 Additional Playback Features (continued) Changing subtitle language Switching camera angles This operation works only on DVDs with This option is only available with DVDs multiple subtitle languages, you can that contain sequences recorded from change the language you want while different camera angles.

  • Page 38: Editing/ Finalizing Recording

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording About disc editing Accessing disc editing menu This recorder offers various disc editing options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD±R/±RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available when you play the disc on an another DVD player.
  • Page 39 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Rename disc Erase disc (DVD±RW only) The original disc name is generated This erases the content of the DVD±RW automatically by the recorder. You including those that was not recorded on can change the disc name by following this recorder.

  • Page 40: Playing Your Recordings (Dvd±R) On Other Dvd Players

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Make compatible (DVD±RW only) Playing your recordings The edited DVD±RW may still display (DVD±R) on other DVD the original titles or hidden scenes when players playbacked on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes It is necessary to fi nalize a DVD±R disc of the DVD±RW remain when played before you can play it on any other DVD...

  • Page 41: About Title Editing

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) About title editing Accessing title editing menu You can change the individual title Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW into the information or delete a title (recording) recorder. in a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R The Index Picture screen appears on has been fi nalized, it cannot be edited.
  • Page 42 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Rename title Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) The original title name is generated This function allows you to record a new automatically by the recorder. You can title from the beginning of the current give a new name to the title by following title in the DVD±RW.

  • Page 43: About Video Editing

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) About video editing Accessing video editing menu After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two.
  • Page 44 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Selecting a title Creating chapter marker This option shows the current title and You can create a chapter by inserting the total number of titles on the disc. chapter markers at any point within a title during playback. This will allow you During playback, press EDIT to display to access a specifi c point in the recording the video editing menu, then use...
  • Page 45 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) Hiding unwanted scenes Changing Index Picture You can choose to hide certain scenes The index picture is the picture of the from playback (e.g. skipping commercials) title you will see when the recorder or make it visible again. loads up the Index menu.

  • Page 46: Dvd System Menu Options

    DVD System Menu Options System Menu - Playback Accessing the System Menu TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Letterbox Parental Rating Level The system menu provides various Digital Audio Output options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. See this chapter “ PLAYBACK settings”. System Menu - Record SYSTEM Auto Chapter Marker...

  • Page 47: General Settings

    DVD System Menu Options (continued) GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding Screen Saver exposure to a static image for too long. 1) Use keys to select one of the options. { On } –...
  • Page 48 DVD System Menu Options (continued) GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Restore Factory This option will restore all the settings of this recorder, except Settings for the PIN code. Restore Factory settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray.

  • Page 49: Playback Settings

    DVD System Menu Options (continued) PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you have connected. 1) Use keys to select one of the options. { 16:9 } –...
  • Page 50 DVD System Menu Options (continued) PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Rating 7. NC 17 – No children under age 17; not recommended Level (continued) viewing for children under age 17. 8. Adult – Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language.

  • Page 51: Record Settings

    DVD System Menu Options (continued) RECORD settings Auto Chapter Insert chapter markers within a title during recording. Marker This allows you access to specifi c points on the recording. See the chapter “Recording – RECORD settings”. Default Recording Defi ne your preferred source of recording. The default source is Source selected when the recorder is switched on.

  • Page 52: Channel Setup Settings

    DVD System Menu Options (continued) CHANNEL SETUP settings Channel Search Automatically scan all the receivable analogue local TV channels and store these channels on the recorder. System Menu - Channel Setup keys to highlight { Channel Search } and press OK. Channel Search Search The automatic TV channel search starts.
  • Page 53 DVD System Menu Options (continued) CHANNEL SETUP settings (continued) Modify Channel { Skip } – Select this to set the channel to be skipped. Information The skipped channels can only be accessed by pressing the corresponding number button on (continued) the remote control.

  • Page 54: Clock Settings

    DVD System Menu Options (continued) CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) keys to change the number and use keys to Date (dd/mm/yy) select different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. keys to change the number and use keys to Time (hh:mm:ss) select different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm.

  • Page 55: Firmware Upgrade

    The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your recorder.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    – Press CH +/– to search for the same TV channel which may have a clearer picture. Unable to eject tray – Exit from any on-screen menu until you see the Philips wallpaper – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording, then press...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (Playback) Solution Disc does not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 4 in order to be played back on this DVD recorder. –...
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem (Recording) Solution The wrong TV channel was 1) Enter the G- programming number of the desired TV CODE channel. decoded (recorded) after you 2) Press OK to confi rm. programmed a recording 3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input fi eld. If this using the G- system.

  • Page 59: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Picture/Display Tuner/Reception/Transmission • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • TV system: PAL • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • Aerial Input: 75 Ohm coaxial (IEC75) • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz Connectivity • Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan Rear Connections: Sound •...

  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for What are Titles and Chapters? A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, recording? which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of You can record on both DVD±R and a book.

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion has specifi c numerical values. These jacks send audio Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio through two channels, the left and right.

  • Page 62: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages

    Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may STARTUP appear on your recorder display: The recorder has been turned on. 00:00:00 STOP Multifunction display/ text line When playback / recording is stopped. – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time TOPMENU –...

  • Page 64: Tv System Guide

    TV System Guide COUNTRY DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA PAL B PAL G ALGERIA PAL B PAL G ANGOLA PAL I ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN...
  • Page 65 TV System Guide (continued) COUNTRY DVD REGIONS LIBYA SECAM B SECAM G LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) PAL K LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L PAL G/SEC L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B PAL G MALAYSIA PAL B MALI...
  • Page 68 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.philips.com/support DVDR3380 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 245 21231 Sgp-616/75-1...

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