Philips DVDR3380 User Manual

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DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3380 User Manual ...

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2 For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD RECORDER DVDR3380 Serial No. _______________ CA...

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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 othe...

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English 4 Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 6 Setup precautions .............................................................................

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English 5 Table of Contents Playback Playback ........................................................................................................................... 29 Playable discs ................................................................

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English 6 Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to quali ed personn...

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English 7 Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record the TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on DVD players and DVD-ROM ...

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English 8 Remote Control a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. d W X : Cursor keys for moving to the left or r...

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English 9 Remote Control (continued) m n o p q r s t u v w x m Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. n REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. o DISC MEN...

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English 10 Remote Control (continued) Using the remote control 1 3 2 A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries of type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. D Aim the remote control di...

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English 11 Main Unit a b c d e f i h g a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d System display panel – Shows information about the current status o...

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English 12 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that...

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English 13 TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Connecting the video cables This connection enables you to view the d...

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English 14 Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.  Use ...

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English 15 Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV), see the section “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Con...

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English 16 TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) A B Back of a VCR (Example only) Connecting to a VCR or other similar devi...

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English 17 VIDEO IN OUT IN AUDIO L AUDIO R VIDEO OUT AUDIO L AUDIO R VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT AU D IO OUT S-V ID E O IN VIDEO IN TV RF S-VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO R L VIDEO CABLE SATELLITE ANTENN...

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English 18 TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to co...

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English 19 Option 2: Using the VIDEO In jack Use the VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS). A Connect the VIDEO(CAM1) jack on the front panel of the recorder to the corresponding Video out...

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English 20 Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... When you complete the connections and switch on the recorder for the  rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system...

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English 21 Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) Setting your TV channel programs Before the recorder can start recording the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. Note: Make sur...

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English 22 Recording Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this recorder: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data ha...

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English 23 Recording (continued) RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during Marker recording. This helps you to access speci c points on the re...

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English 24 Recording (continued) TIPS: Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item. Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress). REC SOURCE S...

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English 25 Recording (continued) TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD± R) on other DVD players”....

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English 26 Recording (continued) TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”. ...

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English 27 Recording (continued) TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”. ...

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English 28 Recording (continued) TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player,  nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”. ...

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English 29 Playback Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over again. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once....

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English 30 Starting disc playback  Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the recorder will launch an index screen.  If the pin code entry dialogue appears on the TV, this means th...

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English 31 Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc A Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc.  The Index Picture screen appears. B Use ST keys to select a title and press PLAY X to start playback. C To stop playback, press STOP  . Helpful Hint: – If the message �...

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English 32 TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the con guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software. Playback (continued) Playing a picture disc (or musical slide sh...

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English 33 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. A Insert a DivX ® disc.  The disc content menu appears.  If the DivX ® ...

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English 34 Additional Playback Features Changing to another chapter/ track When a disc contains more than one chapter or track, you can change to a different chapter or track as follows. During playback,  Press > to go to the next chapter/ ...

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English 35 Using T/C options T/C OK SELECT CLEAR A During playback, press T/C on the remote control.  The T/C menu appears on the TV. DVD Trick mode Title Chapter Audio Subtitle Angle Title Normal Play 02/05 01/22 01/02 - OTH Off 01/03 00:22:03...

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English 36 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 T/C on the remote control.  The T/C menu appears. B Select { Mode } > { Program }.  The program me...

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English 37 Additional Playback Features (continued) TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Changing subtitle language This operation works on...

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English 38 Editing/ Finalizing Recording TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. About disc editing This recorder offers various disc editing options for v...

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English 39 Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically ...

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English 40 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...

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English 41 About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R has been  nalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depe...

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English 42 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. A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK.  The ...

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English 43 TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. Editing/ Finalizing Recording (continued) About video editing After a recording has been made, this reco...

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English 44 Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles on the disc. A During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then useST keys to select { Title } and press OK. B Use the numeric...

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English 45 TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or  nalized DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. Hiding unwanted scenes You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping commercials)...

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English 46 DVD System Menu Options Accessing the System Menu The system menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SYSTEM MENU OK A Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control.  The system menu appears ...

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English 47 DVD System Menu Options (continued) GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Screen Saver A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. 1) Use ST ke...

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English 48 DVD System Menu Options (continued) Restore Factory Settings This option will restore all the settings of this recorder, except for the PIN code. Restore Factory settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray. ...

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English 49 PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) DVD System Menu Options (continued) TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you have connected. 1) Use ST keys to select one o...

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English 50 DVD System Menu Options (continued) PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Rating Level (continued) { 7. NC 17 } – No children under age 17; not recommended viewing for children under a...

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English 51 LANGUAGE settings On-Screen Display Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. Language Default Disc Menu Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Language Default Subtitle Select the preferred sub...

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English 52 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.  Use ST keys to highlight { Channel Search } and...

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English 53 DVD System Menu Options (continued) CHANNEL SETUP settings (continued) Channel Frequency TV System NICAM Audio PAL B/G Name On OK Dual A Skip Fine tune P001/Ch003 55.26MHz Cancel No Modify Channel Information (continued) { Skip } ...

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English 54 CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) DVD System Menu Options (continued) Date (dd/mm/yy) Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to select different entry  elds, then press OK to con rm. T...

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English 55 Software Upgrade Installing the latest software The software installed in your recorder is continuously being re ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software whic...

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English 56 Troubleshooting Problem (General) Solution 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...

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English 57 Problem (Playback) Solution Troubleshooting (continued) Disc does not play. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi- system or ampli er. Unable to play DivX movies. The picture is distorted or black and white during playbac...

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English 58 Problem (Recording) Solution Troubleshooting (continued) The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the G- CODE system. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or ...

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English 59 Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz • Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz �...

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English 60 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 is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalen...

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English 61 Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has speci c numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical a...

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English 62 Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display:  00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Additional info...

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64 COUNTRY VHF UHF DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B 5 ALBANIA PAL B PAL G 2 ALGERIA PAL B PAL G 5 ANGOLA PAL I 5 ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N 4 AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H 4 AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G 2 AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M 4 BAHRAIN PAL B PAL G 2 BAN...

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65 COUNTRY VHF UHF DVD REGIONS LIBYA SECAM B SECAM G 5 LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) PAL K 5 LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L PAL G/SEC L 2 MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 5 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B PAL G 5 MALAYSIA PAL B 3 MALI SECAM K1 5 MALTA...

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68 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com http://www.philips.com/support 68 DVDR3380 3139 245 21231 English Sgp-616/75-1 ...