Philips DVDR3355/37 User Manual

1DVD RecorderDVDR3355Thank you for choosing Philips.Need help fast? Read your Quick Use Guide and/orOwner's Manual first for quick tips that mak

10EnglishCAUTION!High voltage! Do not open thedevice. You run the risk of gettingan electric shock.The machine does not contain anyuser-serviceable

11EnglishIntroductionYour Philips DVD recorder allows you torecord the TV programs or duplicatecamcorder recordings to a DVD+R/+RWand play pre-recorde

12EnglishBasic Connections - DVD recorderAUD IOOUTS-VID E OINVIDEO INTVANT OUTRF OUTANT INRF INCable Box /Satellite Receiver(optional)VCRTV(optional)D

13EnglishStep 2: Connecting thevideo cableThis connection enables you to view thedisc playback from the DVD recorder.You only need to choose one of th

14EnglishStep 3: Connecting theaudio cablesThis connection enables you to listen tothe sound.Option 1: Using Audio jacksYou can connect the DVD record

15EnglishOptional ConnectionsTV has only an antenna inputjackUse this connection if your TV has only asingle Antenna In jack (or labeled as75ohm or RF

16EnglishConnecting to a Cable Box orSatellite ReceiverOption 1If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiverhas only an antenna output jack(RF OUT or TO TV,)re

17EnglishConnecting to a VCR orother similar deviceThis connection enables you to recordfrom video tape to a DVD+R/+RW andallows the VCR to be used fo

18EnglishBack of aVCR (Example only) VIDEO IN OUTINAUDIOLAUDIOR VIDEO OUTAUDIOLAUDIORVHF/UHFRF INVHF/UHFRF OUTSPLITTERRFS-VIDEOOUTINAUDIOR

19EnglishConnecting a camcorder tothe front jacksYou can use the front jacks to copycamcorder recordings. These jacks arelocated behind the flap on t

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20EnglishRemote Control1 STANDBY-ON 2– Turns on the DVD recorder or tostandby mode.2 TIMER– Enters/exits the timer recording menu.3 SYSTEM-MENU– Enter

21EnglishRemote Control (continued)# Numeric keypad– Selects a chapter/track number to play.– Selects the recorder’s preset TV tunerchannel.$ REC SOUR

22EnglishMain Unit1 STANDBY-ON 2– Turns on or off the DVD recorder.2 Disc tray3 OPEN CLOSE ç– Opens/closes the disc tray.4 System display panel– Show

23EnglishGetting StartedStep 1: Inserting Batteries1321 Open the battery compartment.2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,following the indications (

24EnglishGetting Started (continued)Step 3: TV channelprogrammingBefore the DVD recorder can startrecording the TV channel programs, youneed to search

25EnglishModifying Channel InformationYou can set a TV channel to yourpreference and improve the receptionand the sound quality of the TV channel.1 Pr

26EnglishStep 4: Setting the languageYou can select the language for subtitlesand audio for DVD playback. For someDVDs, the subtitle/audio language ca

27EnglishRecordingDiscs for recordingTwo different formats of DVD recordablediscs can be used with this DVDrecorder:DVD+RW– Discs that are re-writable

28EnglishRecording (continued)Auto Chapter MarkersYou can insert chapter markers within atitle during recording. This lets youaccess specific points

29EnglishManual recordingUse this feature to start recordingimmediately (e.g., to record a TV showalready in progress.)RECSOURCESTOPREC1 Turn on the T

31.Read these instructions.2.Keep these instructions.3.Heed all warnings.4.Follow all instructions.5.Do not use this apparatus nearwater.6.Clean only

30EnglishAbout timer recordingUse 'Timer Recording’ to automaticallystart and stop a recording at a later date/time. The DVD recorder will tune

31EnglishRecording (continued)TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD+R/+RW before recording.You have to finalize the DVD+Rbe

32EnglishRecording (continued)TIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD+R/+RW before recording.You have to finalize the DVD+R b

33EnglishTIPS: Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD+R/+RW before recording.You have to finalize the DVD+R before it can be playe

34EnglishEditing/Finalizing RecordingAbout Disc editingThis DVD recorder offers various discedit options for various disc types. Youcan change the di

35EnglishRename discThe original disc name is generatedautomatically by the DVD recorder. Youcan change the disc name by following thesteps below.1 P

36EnglishMake compatible (DVD+RW only)This function allows you to make anedited version DVD+RW compatible.This is to enable the edited informationto b

37EnglishAbout title editingYou can change the individual titleinformation or delete a title (recording)in a recorded DVD+R/+RW. If a DVD+Rhas been f

38EnglishRename titleThe original title name is generatedautomatically by the DVD recorder. Youcan give a new name to the title byfollowing the steps

39EnglishAbout video editingAfter a recording has been made, thisDVD recorder allows you to edit thevideo content. You can add/delete chaptermarker,

4LASERType Semiconductor laserInGaAlP (DVD)AIGaAs (CD)Wave length 658 nm (DVD)790 nm (CD)Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write,DVD-RW write)1.0 mW (DVD rea

40EnglishSelecting a titleIt shows the current title and the totalnumber of titles in the disc. It also allowsyou to select another title.1 In video

41EnglishHiding an unwanted chapterYou can choose to hide certain scenefrom playback (e.g. skipping a commercialscene) or make it visible again.1 Crea

42EnglishPlaybackPlayable discsUsing this DVD Recorder, you can playand record on the following discs:Recording and PlaybackDVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’Rewritab

43EnglishStarting disc playback● Playback will begin automatically. If thedisc has its own menu this will be loaded,otherwise the DVD recorder will l

44EnglishPlaying a DVD+R/+RW disc1 Insert a DVD+R/+RW disc.➜ The Index Picture screen appears.2 Use 3 4 keys to select a title and pressPLAY 2 to star

45EnglishPlaying a picture disc (slide show)You can display JPEG pictures in theselected roll automatically one after theother at adjustable intervals

46EnglishAdvance Playback FeaturesChanging to another title/chapter/trackWhen a disc contains more than onetrack, title or chapter, you can change to

47EnglishUsing T/C optionsT/COKSELECTCLEAR1 During playback, press T/C on theremote control.➜ The T/C menu appears on the TV.DVDTrick modeTitleChapte

48EnglishProgramming disc tracksYou can play the contents of the disc inthe order you want by programming thetracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks canb

49EnglishChanging subtitle languageThis operation works only on DVDs withmultiple subtitle languages, you canchange the language you want whileplaying

5EnglishFrançaisEspañolIndexEnglish ----------------------------------------- 7Français-------------------------------------- 63Español --------------

50EnglishDVD System Menu OptionsTIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting..Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM MEN

51EnglishDVD System Menu Options (continued)Progressive/ InterlaceProgressive scan delivers a higher picturequality than the standard interlaced TVcha

52EnglishDVD System Menu Options (continued)TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting..Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Pres

53EnglishDVD System Menu Options (continued)Parental rating levelSome DVDs may have a parental levelassigned to the complete disc or tocertain scenes

54EnglishDVD System Menu Options (continued)Setting or changing the passwordYou need to enter your four-digitpassword to play a prohibited disc or ifp

55EnglishDVD System Menu Options (continued)Accessing System Menu -RecordSee pages 27~28 on “Recording settings.”Accessing System Menu -LanguageSee pa

56EnglishWARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as t

57EnglishTroubleshooting (continued)Problem SolutionNo picture.The picture is distorted orblack and white duringplayback.Recordings are notoccurring a

58EnglishPicture/Display• Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9• D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz• A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz• Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan

59EnglishAnalog: Sound that has not been turned intonumbers. Analog sound varies, while digital soundhas specific numerical values. These jacks sen

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7EnglishWhat kind of disc should I use forrecording?You can only record on a DVD+R/+RW disc.DVD+R/+RW is the most compatiblerecordable DVD format on t

8EnglishContentsFrequently Asked Questions ... 7Care and Safety InformationSetup ..... 10Cle

9EnglishContentsAbout video editing ......... 39Accessing video editing menu ..... 39Selecting a title ....