HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder User Manual DVDR3450H DVDR3452H DVDR3460H DVDR3465H
Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp.
Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3450H/ DVDR3452H/ DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H, 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 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
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. U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Table of Contents English General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................
Timer Recording ............................................................................................................. 37 About timer recording......................................................................................................................................37 Timer recording (SHOWVIEW ® / VIDEO Plus+ System) ..........................................................................37 Timer recording (manually) .......................................................................
Care and Safety Information English 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 precautions Finding a suitable location – Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. – Do not position the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier).
Product Information This HDD and DVD recorder allows you the flexibility of keeping recordings in the HDD or archiving to a recordable DVD for future playback. HDD Size USB Playback DVDR3450H DVDR3452H* Model No. 160GB No DVDR3460H DVDR3465H* 250GB Yes *These models are in black finish. Helpful Hints: – If you have any questions or if problems occur during operation, see the chapter ‘Troubleshooting’. – If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country.
Product Information (continued) English Special Features ‘Time Shift Buffer’ Once you switch on this recorder, the programme shown on the TV will be stored into the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a temporary storage of your recordings. The contents will automatically be deleted after 6 hours, when you turn off this recorder or when you switch it to standby mode. To store the contents on the hard disk, you have to mark the segment in the ‘Time Shift Buffer’ for recording to prevent them from being deleted.
a b c d e fgh i English Main Unit j k lm a STANDBY-ON – Switches on the recorder or switches to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Show information about the current status of the recorder. e IR Sockets behind the flap Flip down the door as indicated by the OPENÉ label on the right hand corner. i CAM1 (VIDEO) – Video input for camcorders or video recorders.
Remote Control English c TUNER a b c d e f g h PAUSE LIVE TV i j k l – Switches to the recorder’s tuner mode (TV channel). d DVD REC – Activates the ‘direct recording to DVD’ mode. e SOURCE – In tuner or DVD REC mode, selects the recorder’s video input source from the TV channel or external sources. ( EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, CAM2). f SETUP – Enters/exits the system setup menu. gWX – Cursor keys for moving to the left/ right or making a forward/reverse search.
Remote Control (continued) q HDD – Enters the HDD content menu. r TV/DVD – Switch between playback from the additional devices (connected via the EXT2 scart socket) and playback from the DVD recorder. English p DVD – Switches to disc mode or displays the disc content menu. p q r s t s SELECT – Selects a track/chapter/file in the programme menu. – In HDD title menu, marks titles for copying to a recordable DVD. u v t TIMER w x – Enters/exits the timer recording menu.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control C A B A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries of type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. D Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. E Select the source you want to control by pressing the TUNER, HDD, DVD or USB/DV key on the remote control. F Select the desired function (for example à, á).
CABLE SATELLITE English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA A VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 TV-OUT AUX - I/O EXT 1 OUTPUT L TO TV - I/O ANTENNA-IN R S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) B TV Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using this 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.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 AUX - I/O EXT 1 OUTPUT L TO TV - I/O R S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) Option 2 Option 3 Option 1 OR OR TV Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 TV-OUT AUX - I/O EXT 1 English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) OUTPUT L TO TV - I/O ANTENNA-IN R S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) Option 2 Option 1 OR TV DIGITAL IN TV/ Stereo AV amplifier/ receiver Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. However, this connection is not required if this recorder is connected to the TV using the supplied SCART cable.
Step 2: Optional Connections English IN RF VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) TO TV S-VIDEO CABLE A SATELLITE E B ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 TV-OUT AUX - I/O EXT 1 OUTPUT L TO TV - I/O ANTENNA-IN ~ R MAINS S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) D C TV 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), see “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections
IN OUT SATELLITE CABLE ANTENNA TV OUT VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R Back of a VCR (Example only) D A VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 TV-OUT TV IN AUDIO L VHF/UHF RF OUT AUX - I/O EXT 1 English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) OUTPUT L TO TV - I/O ANTENNA-IN ~ R MAINS AUDIO S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) C B TV Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from a video tape to the HDD or a recordable DVD and allows
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box CABLE F VCR A SATELLITE ANTENNA E B VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 2 TV-OUT AUX - I/O EXT 1 OUTPUT L TO TV - I/O ANTENNA-IN R S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) D C TV Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver A Keep the existing aerial connection from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to your TV.
English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) DV OUT L A R B OR Connecting a camcorder You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side. Option 1: Using the DV IN socket Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard. It provides the best picture quality. Use an i.
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader (for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H only) You can only view the contents of a USB flash drive / USB memory card reader through this recorder. Editing the data and recording to the hard disk or a DVD±R/±RW is not possible. A Connect the USB flash drive / USB memory card reader directly to the USB port on the front panel (as shown in the above illustration).
Before you start... When you complete the connections and switch on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the Setup Menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. This will improve the performance of this recorder considerably. Setting the OSD language Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. The language options are different depending on your country or region.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English Select the country of your residence Setting your TV channel programmes Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Before the recorder starts recording any TV channel programmes, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in this recorder. SETUP OK Before you start ...
C Select { Auto Program } and press OK. A warning message will appear. Select OK OK and press OK on the remote control The automatic TV channel search will start. This process may take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found will appear on the TV. To modify or sort the TV channels, see the chapter “Setup Menu Options – GENERAL settings” for more information. Setting the date & time This recorder has an automatic date and time setting feature.
Control TV programmes English Switching on to TV programme Pause live TV function TUNER DISPLAY PAUSE LIVE TV P +- A Switch on the TV to the correct You may be interrupted whilst watching your favorite TV program. You can pause the show by pressing PAUSE LIVE TV u. To resume playback of the program at the scene it was interrupted, press PAUSE LIVE TV u again. You can ‘pause’ the live TV broadcast up to a maximum period of 6 hours. It behaves exactly as if you were in control of the live broadcast.
About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) Once you switch on this recorder, the currently selected TV programme will be stored in a temporary hard disk storage called ‘Time Shift Buffer’ (TSB). The ‘TSB’ captures up to 6 hours of TV programmes. In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar will appear on the screen, it indicates the status and timing of the TV programmes stored in the temporary HDD storage. You can choose to display or remove the video bar by pressing the DISPLAY key on the remote control.
Before Recording (continued) English Default Recording settings The default recording settings will allow you to preset auto chapter markers and the preferred mode of recording quality for HDD recording. A Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on the TV. Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This allows you to access to specific points on the recording. A Use ST keys to highlight { Auto Chapter Marker } and press X to access its options.
English Before Recording (continued) GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Marker You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording This lets you access to specific points on the recording. Press X to access the menu and use ST keys to select one of the options. Record Quality { 5min. } – Chapter markers are inserted during recording at every 5 minutes interval. { 10min.
Record on Hard Disk English IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording from various sources You can choose to record a TV programme or make recordings from an external device to the HDD. Recording from a DV camcorder You can record video directly from a connected DV camcorder onto the HDD, where you can edit it easily and copy to a recordable DVD if required.
A Connect the DV camcorder to the DV IN socket on the front panel of this recorder. B Find the footage on the DV camcorder that you want to start recording from and set the camcorder to pause mode. C Switch on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). D Switch on the recorder and press USB/DV on the remote control. An information box will be displayed.
Record on Hard Disk (continued) English D Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected socket of the device. – { EXT 1 } : EXT 1 TO TV I/O scart socket at the back. – { EXT 2 } : EXT 2 AUX I/O scart socket at the back. – { CAM 1 } : VIDEO socket on the front. – { CAM 2 } : S-VIDEO socket on the front. E Press RECâ to start recording. You can also press RECâ repeatedly to increase the recording time in 30-minute increments.
Record on Hard Disk (continued) While recording is in progress, you can watch another TV channel or the playback from another audio/video device which is connected to this recorder. DVD HDD USB/DV TV/DVD Watching playback from another device This is only possible if the recorder is connected to the TV using the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket. Press TV/DVD to view the picture from the device which is connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket of this DVD recorder.
Record on Recordable DVD English IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD You can copy a recorded title(s) from the HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable DVD. The time taken to copy content from the HDD to a recordable DVD depends on the record quality of the HDD recordings.
Record on Recordable DVD (continued) You can choose to copy your recordings from the HDD or an external device to a recordable DVD. The storage capacity of the disc depends on the record quality that was selected for the recording in the recorder or device, see the previous page. Recording from the HDD A Switch on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). B Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder. C Press HDD on the remote control.
Record on Recordable DVD (continued) English Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV Camcorder A Switch on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). B Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder. C Press DVD REC to switch to direct recording mode. An information box will be displayed on the screen.
About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this recorder, you can preprogramme up to 8 recordings. To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to know: – The date you want to make the recording. – The recording input source. – The start and stop time of the recording.
Timer Recording (continued) English D Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the SHOWVIEW® / PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record and press OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’). To cancel the SHOWVIEW® / PlusCode programming, press BACK2 on the remote control. E To confirm your entry, select OK CONFIRM in Timer Editor OK OK – Use ST keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the end time of recording.
Timer recording (manually) A Switch on the TV. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. If you are recording directly to a DVD disc, insert the recordable DVD before proceeding to step B. B Press TIMER on the remote control. E Use ST keys to select an entry in the menu and press X to enter its options. { Source } – Use ST keys to select the recording input source. { Rec To } – Use ST keys to select { HDD } or { DVD } to enter the recording destination.
Timer Recording (continued) English G Press TIMER to exit the menu. H Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the recorder. If the recorder is not in standby mode, a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts. The ‘TIMER’ icon will light up on the display panel if a timer recording is set. Helpful Hint: – Set the timer recording one minute ahead of the programme’s start time. This helps ensure the entire programme is recorded as the disc requires about 30 seconds to prepare for recording.
English Playback from Hard Disk Playback your HDD recordings Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD content menu with an index picture. 00:00:00 01:15:30 0 A Press HDD on the remote control. The HDD content menu appears. B Use ST keys to highlight a title and press OK on the remote control to start playback. If you have many HDD title recordings, use í ( PREV) or ë (NEXT) to view the previous/ next page of HDD titles for selection. Date Time 01/01/06 02.00 02/02/06 04.00 09/02/06 08.
Playback from Disc English Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (ReWritable DVD); can be recorded on and overwritten repeatedly. DVD±R (Recordable DVD); can be recorded on only once. Playback only: IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon ( Error ) appears on the TV screen when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time.
Playing a DVD video disc The DVD disc is usually formatted with a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu. A Insert a DVD disc. Press DVD on the remote control. If the disc menu appears on the TV Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection or use WXST keys to select a play option and press OK to start playback. To select the previous or next chapter During playback, pressí or ë. B To stop playback, press STOPÇ.
Playback from Disc (continued) English Playing a recordable DVD A Insert a recordable DVD. Press DVD on the remote control. The Index Picture screen appears. Playing a MP3 disc A Insert a MP3 CD. Press DVD on the remote control. The disc content menu appears. B Use ST keys to select a title and press File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00 PAUSE LIVE TV u to start playback. Directory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C To stop playback, press STOPÇ.
Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. A Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, DVD). Press DVD on the remote control. The disc content menu appears. B Use ST keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album. C To create a playlist, highlight the track/file and press SELECT. The selected tracks/files will appear on the right screen.
Playback from USB English Playing from a USB flash drive/ USB memory card reader (for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H only) This USB port only supports the playback of JPEG/MP3 files. It is not possible to record the data from the USB port to this DVD recorder. A Insert a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader into the USB port. B Press USB/DV twice on the remote control to access the data in the USB drive. The USB content menu appears.
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 ë(NEXT) to go to the next title/ chapter/track. Press í(PREV) to return to the start of the previous chapter/track. Pausing playback and resume play A During playback, press PAUSE LIVE TV u to pause playback.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Using DISPLAY options Selecting various repeat functions You can select various repeat play or random play modes during playback. A During disc playback, press DISPLAY SELECT SETUP twice on the remote control. The playback menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { Mode } and OK DISPLAY press OK. PAUSE LIVE TV C Use ST keys to select one of the repeat A During disc playback, press DISPLAY twice on the remote control.
To start programme play Creating a playlist You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote control. The playback menu appears. F Press X key to move to the right screen and press OK. Playback will start from the selected track/ file/ chapter according to the programmed sequence. To exit programme play G Press STOPÇto exit programme play. B Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Changing subtitle language Switching camera angles This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing back the DVD. This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles. This function can also be accessed by pressing the SUBTITLE key on the remote control.
About HDD title edit menu Accessing the HDD title edit menu In the HDD title edit menu, you can change the title name, hide unwanted scenes, delete titles, split a title. The edit options in the HDD title edit menu are: HDD SELECT { Play Title } – Select a title (recording) to play. OK { Delete Title} ( For unprotected and unlocked titles only ) PAUSE LIVE TV – Delete the title (recording). { Divide Title } – Divide the recording into two separate titles.
Edit Recordings - HDD (continued) English Dividing a title You can divide the current title into two new titles. Each of these titles is characterised by its own index picture. Warning! Once a title is divided, the process cannot be reversed. A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to highlight { Divide Title } and press OK. The edit title playback screen appears. B During playback, use WX keys to navigate through the title. Press OK to divide the title at the desired playback position.
Rename a title Lock/ Unlock a title The original title name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to highlight { Rename } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use W XST keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select. The maximum input is up to 255 characters. However, only 12 characters will be displayed at any one time in the HDD title menu.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD English About disc editing menu This recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recordable DVD from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player. Accessing disc editing menu DVD OK The displayed options in the disc editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc. { Play } – Start playing from the beginning of the disc.
Rename disc Erase disc (DVD±RWs only) The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use W XST keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select. The maximum input is up to 9 characters.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English Make compatible (DVD±RW only) The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when playbacked on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. In disc editing menu, use ST keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm. Helpful Hint: – If the option { Compatible } is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible.
About DVD title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) on a recorded DVD disc. If the recordable DVD has been finalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc. { Play Title } – Start playing a recording. { Edit Title } – Access video editing menu. English Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) Accessing DVD title edit menu A Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) This function allows you to record a new title from the beginning of the current title in the DVD±RW disc. A In title editing menu, use ST keys to A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
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 marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two. SELECT DVD SETUP OK When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) English 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. A In edit mode, use ST keys to select Creating chapter markers You can create a chapter by inserting chapter marker at any point within a title during playback. This will allow you to access a specific point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide. { Title } and press OK.
Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. A Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. ( See previous page on “Creating chapter markers”). B Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback. ( See previous page on “Selecting a chapter”). C In edit mode, use ST keys to select { Hide Chapter } and press OK. The current chapter will be hidden.
Setup Menu Options English Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SETUP MENU - GENERAL Auto Chapter Marker 5min. Record Quality SP DivX(R) Video on Demand OK Delete Optical Disc OK See the chapter “Recording” and “GENERAL Settings”. SETUP SETUP MENU - AUDIO SPDIF Output RAW LPCM Output LPCM 96Hz OK PAUSE LIVE TV A Press SETUP on the remote control. See this chapter “AUDIO Settings”.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) SETUP settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Menu Language Selects the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. Country Selection Select the country of your residence. TV Shape The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV. Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of the options. { 4:3 LB } { 4:3 PS } { 16:9 WS } – For a ‘wide screen’ display with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English SETUP settings Manual Program Manual Program Programme Number Search Type Frequency Fine Tuning Standard NICAM Audio Decoder Skip OK OK P001 2) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press X. { Fine Tuning } – Select this to fine-tune the TV channel manually if the reception is poor. – Use WX keys to fine-tune the frequency. { Standard } – Select this to set the system that produces the least distortion of picture and sound.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) SETUP settings Sort Sort your stored TV channels. 1) Use ST keys to highlight { Sort } and press X. The list of TV channel programmes appears. Sort OK OK CANCEL P001 P002 P003 P004 P005 P006 P007 P008 BC020 SW006 CH008 CH004 GG006 CH010 CH012 CH005 P009 CH001 2) Use ST keys to highlight the channel you want to shift and press X. The selected channel will move to the right side of the screen. 3) Use ST keys to shift the TV channel to the desired position.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English GENERAL settings Auto Chapter Marker Insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access to specific points on the recording. See the chapter on “Default Recording Settings”. Record Quality Preset your preferred mode of recording quality. See the chapter on “Default Recording Settings”.
AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) SPDIF Output LPCM Output Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of the options. { RAW } – Select this if you have used the recorder’s COAXIAL OUT socket to connect to a multichannel receiver. { LPCM } – Select this if you have used the recorder’s COAXIAL OUT socket to connect to a stereo or audio/video system.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Change Password New Password Enter password **** Enter new password **** Re-enter password OK OK CANCEL Change your password setting for locking/ unlocking a title recording. 1) Use ST keys to highlight { Change Password } and press OK. You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code. 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Save Time Shift Buffer HDD Info This option allows you to control the behaviour of the Time Shift Buffer. { Yes } – Retain the contents in the temporary HDD storage when you switch the tuner’s TV channel or external video input source. { No } – Delete the contents in the temporary HDD storage.
Software Upgrade English Installing the latest software Periodically, Philips will release upgrades for the software that was initially installed in your recorder as the software is continuously refined for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’ website at ‘www.philips.com/support’ to check for the availability of the latest software upgrade.
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What are Titles and Chapters? A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies. Title What is the capacity of a recordable DVD disc? Chapter 4.7GB, or equivalent to 6 CDs.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. 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 (Playback) Solution Disc will not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 2 in order to play on this recorder. – There is no recording on the disc or it is not a supported type of disc. Read chapter “Playback from Disc - Playable discs” for details. – Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one. – Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem (Recording) Solution Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. – The TV channel you want to record is not stored. Or, you may have selected the wrong programme number. Check the TV channels stored. – You have to reset the timer recording after adjusting the clock setting. – You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copyprotected materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a recordable DVD. – The hard disk could be full.
Problem (Recording) Solution There is a power failure during the copying of files to a recordable DVD. – The titles that were previously recorded will be deleted and the space used for recording cannot be re-used. The disc can be used as a normal blank disc. You have to recopy the files to the disc again. During recording from the time shift buffer, it is not possible to start or stop a recording. – Parts of the signal may be copy-protected by the broadcaster.
Specifications English Video Recording Storage Media • Recording System: PAL • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Modes of Record Quality: High Quality : HQ Standard Play : SP Standard Play Plus : SPP Long Play : LP Extended Play : EP Super Long Play : SLP Super Extended Play : SEP • Recording enhancements: Auto Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide Title, Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch Record • Audio compression: Dolby Digital • Recording : – DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW • Hard Disk Capacity: – DVDR3450H/ DVDR3
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. is 4:3, and that of widescreen is 16:9. AUDIO OUT sockets: Red and white sockets on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
Display panel symbols /messages English The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display: PHILIPS The recorder has been turned on. 00:00 Multifunction display/ text line SCANXXX Please wait until this message disappears. The recorder is busy processing an operation. XXX indicates the number of found channels.
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TV System Guide English COUNTRY VHF AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA BURKINA FASO BURMA BURUNDI CAMBODIA CAMEROON CANADA CANARY ISLANDS CHAD CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CROATIA CUBA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DAHOMEY DENMARK DJIBOUTI DOMINICAN REP ECUADOR EGYPT EL SALVADOR EQUAT.
COUNTRY VHF UHF DVD REGIONS LIBYA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MADAGASCAR MADEIRA MALAGASY MALAWI MALAYSIA MALI MALTA MARTINIQUE MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MONACO MONGOLIA MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NEPAL NETHERLANDS NETH. ANTILLES NEW CALEDONIA NEW GUINEA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PANAMA PARAGUAY PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO QATAR REUNION RUMANIA RUSSIA RWANDA SABAH/SAWARA ST.
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