DVDR3600 Register you product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome EN DVD Player/Recorder 2 ZH-CN DVD 播放机/刻录机 66 ZH-TW DVD 播放機/燒錄機 128 1_dvdr3600_97_UM_En_29031.
LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length Output Power Beam divergence 658 nm (DVD) For Customer Use: 90 nm (CD) Read carefully the information located at the bottom 30 mW (DVD+RW write) or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the 1.0 mW (DVD read) Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. 1.0 mW (CD read) Model No. 61 degrees (CD) DVD PLAYER/ RECORDER DVDR3600 84 degrees (DVD) Serial No. _______________ 2 1_dvdr3600_97_UM_En_29031.
Laser safety This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. NOTE: PICTURES SHOWN MAYBE DIFFERENT BETWEEN COUNTRIES. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Contents 6 Play 1 Important 6 Safety Notice 6 6 Play from USB Play from disc Play video Play music View photos Control Play 8 7 Edit Recordings 2 Your product Region codes Product Overview 3 Connect Place the unit Connect antenna or cable Connect video/audio cables Connect other devices 4 Get Started Prepare the remote control First Time Settings 5 Record Before you record Recording settings Record the current TV programme About timer recording Schedule a timer recording Edit a timer recording R
11 Glossary 64 English 60 Contents 10 Troubleshooting EN 1_dvdr3600_97_UM_En_29031.
1 Important Safety Notice Recycle notice Warning! Risk of fire or electric shock! • Ensure that air can circulate freely through the • • • • • • • ventilation holes on this unit. Allow at least 5~10 cm clearance around the unit. Never expose this unit to direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. Never place this unit on another electrical equipment. Keep away from this unit during lightning storms. Never remove the casing of this unit. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
English Trademark notice Important 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.
2 Your product Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Note • DO NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply unless you are not using this product for a long period of time. Power is needed to enable the recorder to perform essential tasks like timer recordings and automatic update of the system date/time.
b c d e f g h Your Product a English Product Overview Main Unit a 2 (Standby-on) • Turns on this unit or switches to standby mode. b Disc tray c Note • The following connections are under the flap at the right corner of the front panel. g DV IN • Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector. • Press SOURCE repeatedly to select ‘DV’ in order to view the video source. ç(Open/Close) • Opens/ closes the disc tray.
a 2 (Standby-On) Remote Control • Turns on the recorder or switches to standby mode. b ç (Open/Close) 1 2 3 4 5 6 qf qg qh 7 qj qk 8 9 ql P q; • Opens/ closes the disc tray. c TIMER • Enters/ exits the timer schedule menu. d SETUP • Enters/ exits the system setup menu. e INFO • Displays/ hides the on-screen help text. f WX: • Cursor keys for moving to the left/right. • Press and hold to fast reverse or fast forward search. ST : • Cursor keys for moving up/ down.
k AUDIO • Selects an audio language. l CLEAR • In video edit mode, select to clear the entry. m REC MODE • Toggles between recording modes: HQ, SP, SPP, LP, EP, or SLP. This mode determines the quality of the recording and the length of time you can record on a recordable DVD. • Selects a chapter/track number to play. • Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. English • In tuner mode, select the next or previous TV channel.
3 Connect This section describes the connections for this recorder.
To view the playback from this recorder, connect the recorder to the TV. OUTPUT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO PB L Y VIDEO CVBS TV-OUT AUDIO IN L English Option 1: Connect to S-Video socket EXT 1 VIDEO IN CVBS ANTENNA-IN HDMI OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO R PR RCOAXIAL COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) (DIGITAL AUDIO) Before you start, select the best video connection. PR R S-VIDEO R S-VIDEO VIDEO CVBS • Option 1: Connect to S-video socket (for a standard TV).
Option 2: Connect to composite video sockets OUTPUT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO PB L Y VIDEO CVBS TV-OUT AUDIO IN L Option 3: Connect to component video sockets EXT 1 VIDEO IN CVBS OUTPUT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO PB L Y VIDEO CVBS ANTENNA-IN TV-OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN L EXT 1 VIDEO IN CVBS ANTENNA-IN HDMI OUT S-VIDEO R S-VIDEO COAXIAL PR R AUDIO)COAXIAL (DIGITAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PR R S-VIDEO R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO CVBS S-VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO L S-VIDEO R PR RCOAXIAL COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) (
English Option 4: Connect to HDMI socket OUTPUT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO PB L Y VIDEO CVBS TV-OUT AUDIO IN L Connect HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that supports both audio and video transmission through a single cable.
Connect other devices To connect this recorder to other devices, you can use these suggested connections for common used cases. Other solutions may be possible, it depends on the features of the device. Connect to cable box/satellite receiver 1 Ensure that the cable box/ satellite receiver is connected to the TV with an antenna cable.
You can record from a video tape to a recordable DVD or use the VCR for playback when the recorder is turned off.
Connect to an analogue camcorder OUTPUT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO PB L Y VIDEO CVBS TV-OUT AUDIO IN L Connect to a USB device or digital camera EXT 1 VIDEO IN CVBS ANTENNA-IN HDMI OUT S-VIDEO R S-VIDEO COAXIAL PR R AUDIO) COAXIAL (DIGITAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PR R S-VIDEO R S-VIDEO EXT 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L CVBS R AUDIO OUT 1 2 VIDEO OUT 1 Connect a video cable (yellow - not supplied) from the VIDEO IN CVBS socket and to the S-VHS or video output socket on the camcorder.
Navigate through the menu 1 English 4 Get Started Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel and select the desired function. Get Started Prepare the remote control 2 Use the following buttons on the remote control to navigate through the on-screen menus, enter characters or numbers and confirm your selection. Action 1 2 3 Move up or down in a menu. Open the battery compartment cover. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA.
First Time Settings 3 When you turn on this recorder for the first time, follow the instructions on the TV to complete the initial setup for this recorder. Press ST to select an on-screen display language, then press OK. The date entry screen is displayed. Date Set the current date. 01 01 2008 Notes • Before you start, ensure that you have made all the required connections. • If a cable box or satellite receiver is connected, turn it on now.
English Store the preset channels. • If a cable box or satellite receiver is connected: press OK to stop the channel search. • If an off-air antenna is connected: wait for the channel search to complete. This process takes a few minutes. Once complete, the first preset channel is displayed. Get Started 6 Installation Complete Please enjoy using your DVD recorder. BACK 7 Previous OK Exit Press OK to exit. The DVD recorder is now ready for use.
5 Record Before you record Record media The recording media for this recorder are DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVDR+DL discs. Notes • Copy-protected programmes cannot be recorded. • If a power failure occurs during recording, the disc may be damaged. • Cannot record or copy both PAL and NTSC video format on the same recordable DVD. • If the recordable DVD will be played back on other recorders/players/PCs, adapt the menu format (See chapter ‘Play your recordings on other players’).
Select the recording quality Recording Quality Hours of recording that can be stored DVDR/ DVDRW DVDR Double Layer [ HQ ] - high quality 1 1 hr 55 mins [ SP ] - standard play quality 2 3 hrs 40 mins [ SPP ] - standard play plus 2.5 4 hrs 35 mins [ LP ] - long play 3 5 hrs 30 mins [ EP ] - extended play 4 7 hrs 20 mins [ SLP ] - super long play 6 12 hrs 1 2 Tip • The default record mode is SP. • For other record settings, see chapter ‘Adjust Settings – Recording settings’.
Record the current TV programme 1 2 Notes • If the DVD±RW contains other recordings, the new recording will be added after the last title. (To record over previous recordings, see chapter ‘Edit Recordings – Overwrite a title/ titles’). Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder. 3 Select a recording source: • To record directly in tuner mode, press P+/- keys to select the TV channel you wish to record.
You can schedule up to 7 recordings at a time. During timer recording, you can only watch the current channel. 4 Use ST keys to select the value of each setting and use W X keys to move within the entry field. [ Date ] Date for recording (day/ month). Before you start ... Ensure that the system clock is correct. To adjust the system clock, see chapter “Adjust Settings – System settings. English Schedule a timer recording to start and stop at a specified date and time.
5 6 7 8 9 Use ST keys to select the value of each item and use W X keys to move within the entry field. • You may also use the numeric keypad to enter in the field value. Edit a timer recording Once complete, press OK. 2 1 Press TIMER to exit the menu. Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder. Press TIMER. The timer recording list is displayed. Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder. Timer Recording List Press 2 to switch the recorder to standby mode. 01.
Record from other devices • To view the recording, see chapter ‘Play – Play video’. Record from a digital video camcorder You can record the content from a digital video camcorder when you connect it to the DV-IN socket on the recorder. (Analogue camcorder/ Satellite receiver/ VCR/ DVD Player) You can record from the external device to a recordable DVD. Copy-protected material cannot be recorded on this recorder.
6 Play Play from a USB card reader 1 2 Play from USB 3 View the contents of a USB drive, USB memory card reader or digital camera through this recorder. The USB socket supports the playback of JPEG, MP3, WMA and DivX files. Note • The USB socket does not support a USB hub device. Only digital cameras which support USB Mass Storage Device class standard are supported. 4 5 Flip down the flap on the front panel. Connect the USB device to the socket. USB Press USB. The content menu is displayed.
Play from disc Notes • DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) • Region 2/ ALL (Asia Pacific, Taiwan, Korea). • Region 4/ ALL (Australia, New Zealand). • Region 6/ ALL (China) • restrictions. Before you play a disc, make sure it is for the same region zone as your device (indicated on its rear). If the inhibit icon ( X ) is displayed when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available. Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray.
Play video Play a DivX file Play DivX files copied from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB device. 1 2 MENU 3 P 4 Play a recorded title 1 Press DISC MENU. The title menu is displayed. Title 1/3 P06 18/01 00:30:00 0.8 GB 09:00 SP 2 30 Play OK Edit DISC Select a source: • For discs: press DISC MENU until the content is displayed. • For USB devices: press USB until the content is displayed. Select an item and press OK.
Play MP3/ WMA files When a disc or folder contains several tracks or files, you can select a different track or file during playback. Play most of MP3/ WMA audio files and recorded on a recordable DVD, CD or USB flash drive. 1 2 Insert a disc or connect a USB device. ë To return to the start of the previous track/file. í Off 0003/0005 Audio / 00:00 / 00:00 ... Track 1.mp3 Track 2.mp3 Track 3.mp3 Track 4.mp3 Track 5.mp3 REC MODE List Mode 4 Button To go to the next track/file.
View photos Play a picture disc (slide show) You can view JPEG files as a slide show. 1 2 Insert a disc or connect a USB device. Select a source: • For discs: press DISC MENU until the content menu is displayed. • For USB devices: press USB until the content menu is displayed. Data Disc 0003/0010 Off .../photo / 00:00 / 00:00 Resolution Date Time REC MODE List Mode 4 5 32 OK Play 2560 x 1920 01.02.2005 03:10:50 INFO Index Select the folder and press OK.
Tips Control Play English • Discs recorded on a personal computer may not be able to play on this recorder. • It may require a longer time for the recorder to Enlarge a picture You can enlarge the picture on the screen and pan through the picture. 1 2 3 Select another title/ chapter During play, select another title or chapter by following these steps: Action Button To go to the next chapter. ë To return to the start of the previous chapter. í To select by a chapter number.
Select a subtitle language Search forward/ backward Select a subtitle language on DVDs or DivX® Ultra discs. You can fast forward search or fast reverse search the video content during playback. 1 2 1 2 During play, press and hold W or X. The search status bar is displayed and the sound is muted. Press W or X repeatedly to cycle through the different speed options. • To resume normal playback, press u. During disc play, press SUBTITLE. Select a language and press OK.
4 During playback, press u. Press and hold X key to fast forward play. Press X repeatedly to cycle through the different motion speed options. To resume normal playback, press u. To play fast reverse, (Not applicable to DivX files/ VCD/ SVCD discs) 1 2 3 4 Select repeat/ random play options English 1 2 3 You can select various repeat functions during playback. The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. 1 2 During play, press REPEAT. The repeat options are displayed.
Repeat a specific scene (A-B) You can repeat play of a specific segment within a title or chapter. To do so, you must mark the start and end of the segment you want. 1 2 3 4 5 During play, press OPTIONS. The options menu is displayed. Resume play from the last stopped point This option is available during play of DVDs/ VCDs. If a disc has been played on this recorder before, you can resume disc play from its last stopped point. Select the repeat icon and press OK. Before you start...
Edit a recordable DVD English 7 Edit Recordings The disc edit menu provides to disc editing functions: The disc menu screen shows the recordings on a recordable DVD. It is displayed once you insert a recordable DVD and press DISC MENU. A B Title 1/3 P06 18/01 00:30:00 0.8 GB Play OK Edit Erase all recordings 1 2 3 09:00 SP C D Remainder 01:11:09 SP 2.8 GB PLAY • erase all recordings. • finalise the DVD±R disc. • change disc name. DISC Press DISC MENU to access the disc menu.
Edit the disc name The disc name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can edit the disc name. 1 2 3 4 5 Press DISC MENU to access the disc menu. Select a title and press OK.. Select [ Disc ] and press OK. The disc edit menu is displayed. Select [ Label ] and press OK. A keyboard screen is displayed. Select the key to enter, then press OK. • Use the following options to edit. Option Action [ Space ] Insert a space between the characters.
Press DISC MENU. Select a title and press OK. Select [ Title ] and press OK. Select [ A-B Hide ] and press OK. The title screen is displayed in pause mode. A-B Hide 5 6 7 8 9 Press DISC MENU. Select a title and press OK. Select [ Title ] and press OK. Select [ Unhide ] and press OK. The hidden scene is played. Tip • If the [ Unhide ] option is not available, there are no hidden scenes in the title.
Divide a title (DVDRW only) 6 Divide a title into two or more titles. The title length must be more than 6 (six) seconds. 7 Warning! Select [ Divide ] and press OK. The dividing point is marked. Select [ OK ], press OK. A new title is created and will shown in the disc menu index. • Once a title is divided, it cannot be merged. Protect/ Unprotect a title 1 2 3 4 Press DISC MENU. You can protect the recorded title to prevent accidental loss of recordings. Select a title and press OK.
This recorder is built with an overwriting function which allows you to record over a selected title You have prepare the recorded DVDR or DVDRW before you can play it on another DVD player. Enable the overwrite function 1 2 3 4 Press SETUP. The setup menu is displayed. 2 3 Note • Once a DVDR disc is finalised, no further recordings or editing can be made to it. Ensure that you have completed all recording and editing before finalising the disc. Select [ On ] and press OK.
Prepare a DVDRW for playback 1 2 3 4 Press SETUP to access the setup menu. Select [ Disc ] and press OK. Select [ Make Compatible ] and press OK. A warning message is displayed. Select [ OK ] in the menu and press OK. • The process takes a few minutes depending on the length of recordings. Do not open the disc tray or switch off the power as this may render the disc unusable. Tip • If the option [ Make Compatible ] is not available, the disc is already compatible for playback.
1 2 Tuner Settings 3 4 Sort preset channels 1 2 3 Select a channel, then press W. Select [ Manual Setting ] and press OK. BACK Select a channel, then press W. 5 PR CH Fine NICAM 1 2 3 4 C03 C05 C08 C10 0 0 0 0 On On On Off P01 P02 P03 P04 5 C12 0 On P05 Prev/ Next OK Confirm Station BACK Seek (MHZ) 5 Select [ Tuner ] > [ Manage Presets ], then press OK. íë 95.
Enable NICAM sound 5 Select the key to enter, then press OK. • Use the following options to edit. NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. It transmits either one stereo channel or two separate mono channels. Option Action [ Space ] 1 2 Insert a space between the characters. ⌫ Remove the character to the left of the cursor. [ Confirm ] Confirm all changes and exit the keyboard screen. 3 4 Press SETUP. Select [ Tuner ] > [ Manage Presets ], then press OK. Select a channel, then press W.
Lock/ Unlock a disc Prevent recordings from being accidentally erased or edited by locking the recordable DVD. Format a recordable DVD disc Notes • This option is required when you are using a • 1 2 3 4 rewritable DVD data disc (e.g. MP3, JPEG files) for video recording. Once the disc is formatted, all the contents on it will be removed. Note • If the disc is locked, this option changes [ Unlock ]. This option is used to unlock a recordable DVD recorded on another DVD recorder. 1 2 3 Press SETUP.
View disc information Playback Settings Displays the current disc information. 1 2 Press SETUP. Select [ Disc ] > [ Disc Info ], then press OK. The disc information is displayed. [ Label ] Name of the disc. [ Title No. ] Total number of titles on the disc. [ Media ] Disc type. • If the selected language is not available on the disc, the default disc language will be used. • For some DVDs, the language can only be changed through the DVD disc menu. Press DISC MENU to access the menu.
Set TV display format Set parental control The TV format determines the aspect ratio of display according to the type of TV you have connected. Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. You can set a playback permission level for the scenes with this setting. English 1 2 Adjust Settings 1 2 3 Press SETUP. Select [ Playback ] > [ TV Shape ], then press OK. Select an option and press OK. [ 4:3 PS ] 3 Press SETUP.
[ ADULT ] Mature Material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language. 4 To exit, press SETUP. • To cancel, press BACK. View DivX(R) VOD registration code Select to view the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos using DivX® VOD services. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1 2 Change password Change the password for parental control.
Select the recording quality Overwrite a title/ titles (DVDRW only) English Recording Settings See chapter ‘Edit Recordings – Overwrite a title/ titles’. Select the recording language Adjust Settings See chapter ‘Record – Before you record’. Video Settings See chapter ‘Record – Before you record’. Setup progressive scan Set auto chapter markers Divide a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter markers at a specific interval.
Set TV system Select the colour system that matches the connected TV. This allows the DVD with a different colour system on this recorder. 1 2 3 Press SETUP. Select [ Video ] > [ TV System ], then press OK. Select an option and press OK. [ AUTO ] Automatically convert the video signal of a DVD disc and play it in its own format. • This option is available only if the recorder is connected to a HDMI TV.
Enable night mode Select a suitable setting if you have connected an audio/video device to the COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) socket on the recorder. Night mode optimises playback of sound at low volumes 3 Press SETUP. Select [ Audio ] > [ Digital Output ], then press OK. Select an option and press OK. 1 2 3 4 Select an option and press OK. Enable night mode. High volume output is softened and low volume output is increased to an audible level.
System settings Set clock format 1 Change system menu language 2 1 2 3 3 4 Press SETUP. Select [ System ] > [ Menu Language ], then press OK. 3 4 5 Select an option and press OK. Select an option and press OK. Display time in 12 hour format. To exit, press SETUP. • To cancel, press BACK. [ 24Hour ] Display time in 24 hour format. Adjust time and date 2 Select [ System ] > [ Clock Mode ], then press OK. [ 12Hour ] 4 1 Press SETUP. The system setup menu is displayed. Press SETUP.
English Set energy saving mode This an energy saving mode. 2 3 Press SETUP. The system setup menu is displayed. Adjust Settings 1 Select [ System ] > [ Eco mode ], then press OK. Select an option, then press OK. [ On ] Enable energy saving mode. In standby mode, the front panel display is switched off. [ Off ] Disable energy saving mode. 4 To exit, press SETUP. • To cancel, press BACK. Restore default settings Reset the recorder to factory default settings.
Adjust HDMI video and audio Adjust HDMI audio Notes Before you start... Ensure that you have connected the recorder to a HDMI TV. (See chapter “Connect – Connect video/audio cables – Option 4”). Adjust HDMI video 1 2 3 Press SETUP. The system setup menu is displayed. Select [ Video ] and press X. • Ensure that you have alternative audio connection • 1 2 3 Select [ HDMI Resolution ], then press OK. Disable HDMI audio output.
Care English 9 Additional Information Upgrade software The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refined for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips issues upgrades for the software which you can copy onto a CD to install on your 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.
TV System Guide 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.
UHF DVD REGIONS SECAM B PAL D (was SECAM) PAL B/SECAM L SECAM K1 PAL B SECAM K1 PAL B PAL B SECAM K1 PAL B SECAM K1 SECAM B SECAM B NTSC M SECAM L SECAM D SECAM B PAL B PAL I PAL B PAL B NTSC M SECAM K1 PAL B PAL B NTSC M SECAM K1 PAL B PAL B PAL B PAL B NTSC M PAL N NTSC M NTSC M PAL D PAL B NTSC M PAL B SECAM K1 PAL D SECAM D SECAM K1 PAL B NTSC M NTSC M SECAM-B/PAL-B PAL PAL B PAL B PAL B PAL PAL B PAL I PAL B PAL B PAL B NTSC M PAL B PAL B PAL B SECAM B SECAM G PAL K PAL G/SEC L 5 5 2 5 PAL G 5 3
Specifications Note • Specification and design are subject to change without notice.
English OPEN • Disc tray is opening or opened. The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: REGION • When the region code of the DVD is different from the recorder. 00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line SETUP • The recorder is in the setup menu or timer menu mode. • • • • • • Title/ track number Total/ elasped/ remaining title/ track time Additional information regarding the disc TV channel number or source of video Clock (This is displayed in standby mode).
10 Troubleshooting Warning! • Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of this recorder. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this recorder, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome. Main Unit No power. • Press 2 (Standby-On) button on the front of the recorder to turn on the system.
No picture • Check the video connections. See chapter ‘Connect’. • Turn on the TV to the Video In channel. • Use the TV remote control to select the channel until you see the DVD screen. See chapter ‘Get Started’. • Your DVD recorder might have been set to progressive scan mode while your TV does not support progressive scan. Follow the steps below: 1) Connect the supplied AV cable (red/white/yellow) from the CVBS OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel of the DVD recorder to the TV’s Video In and Audio In jacks.
Sound No sound. • Check the audio connections. See chapter ‘Connect’. • Depending on the audio device you have connected to the recorder, set the digital output accordingly. See chapter ‘Adjust Settings - [ Audio ] settings’. The connected amplifier produces distorted sound. • Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the ‘Phono’ input of your amplifier. • If you are playing a DTS CD, connect the Hi-Fi system or amplifier to the COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) socket of this recorder.
Recording A TV channel installed during the DVD recorder’s automatic TV channel search is fuzzy or distorted. • Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and the TV. • Press P+/- to search for the same TV channel which may have a clearer picture. • You can fine-tune the signal of the TV channel. See chapter on “Adjust Settings – Tune/ Modify a channel manually”. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or pre-recorded video cassettes.
11 Glossary Analogue sound Sound that has not been converted 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 widescreens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT sockets Red and white sockets that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
English PCM Pulse Code Modulation A digital audio encoding system. Glossary Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions). S-Video Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour.
