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DVD Recorder / VCR DVDR3430V DVDR3432V User Manual...
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See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3430V, DVDR3432V, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven...
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
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This product incorporates copyright protec- tion technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovi- sion, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 Product Information ...9-10 Introduction ...9 Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Copyright notice ...9 Product features ...10 Possible simultaneous operations ...10 Product Overview Main Unit ...
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Dubbing Direct Dubbing (Disc î Tape) ... 33 Dubbing from VCR to DVD ...33 Dubbing from DVD to VCR ...33 Playback DVD Playback ... 34-38 Playable discs ... 34 Starting disc playback ... 35-38 Additional Playback Features ... 39-42 Changing to another title/chapter/track ...39 Pausing playback ...39 Searching forward/backward ...39 Using the TOOLS options ...40-42...
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 qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –...
Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder comes with a built-in VCR deck. It allows recording to DVD±RW, DVD±R, DVD+R DL and VHS tape. In addition, you can enjoy playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. The DVD±R discs have to be fi nalised before they can be played on other DVD players.
(DV) camcorders. It carries all audio and video signals via a single cable. Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual media’ recording – the ability to create recordings on + and - discs (DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/ -RW).
STANDBY-ON 1 – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. Tape deck EJECT Z – Ejects the VHS tape. OPEN/CLOSE Z – Opens/closes the disc tray. Disc tray CHANNEL V v – While in tuner, selects the next or previous TV channel.
Remote Control – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. TV/VIDEO – Switch between playback from additional devices (connected via EXT2 AUX I/O socket) and playback from the recorder. – Switch to DVD mode. – Switch to VCR mode. SOURCE –...
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– Stops playback/recording/dubbing. – Press and hold the button to open/ close the disc tray. TV VOL +/ - – Adjusts the volume of the TV (Philips TV only). Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel.
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by pressing the DVD, VCR or SOURCE button on the remote control.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections cable satellite antenna ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) S-VIDEO EXT 2 AUX - I/O (Y/C) AUDIO EXT 1 TO TV - I/O AUDIO AUDIO / VIDEO OUT AUDIO / VIDEO OUT 1 Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUX - I/O TO TV - I/O Option 1 Connecting the video cables 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.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) S-VIDEO AUX - I/O (Y/C) AUDIO TO TV - I/O AUDIO AUDIO / VIDEO OUT AUDIO / VIDEO OUT 1 Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from the recorder. However, this connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable.
Step 2: Optional Connections cable satellite antenna ANTENNA EXT 2 AUX - I/O EXT 1 TO TV - I/O 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 –...
Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting a DV camcorder Use this if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard. Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) to connect the DV IN socket at the front panel of the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT socket on the camcorder.
Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start... When you completed the connections and turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you perform several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.
Step 3: Installation and Setup Select the country of your residence Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on the TV. keys to highlight { Setup Menu - General } and press Setup Menu - General Country On Screen Display Language...
Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting the date & time This recorder has an automatic date and time setting feature. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, you can further adjust the clock settings Press SETUP. The system setup menu appears.
This recorder can be used to record TV programme or copy the content from an external device to a DVD recordable disc or VHS tape. The storage capacity of the disc and tape are depending on the recording mode selected. This recorder also incorporates timer recording function with which you can prepare a recording schedule before hand.
Recording (continued) IMPORTANT! Unrecordable contents Contents with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, recording will be paused. Recording settings The default recording settings allow you to set the auto chapter markers, preferred recording input source and recording mode.
RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting Auto Chapter chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access Marker a specifi c point in the recording quickly. { On } { Off } Defi ne your frequent source of recording.
Recording (continued) Recording from various sources This recorder has various external input signal terminals that can be used to record or playback, including Tuner input, S-Video input, composite video input, DV input, Scart input and stereo audio input. REC MODE Recording TV programmes Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g.
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected socket of the device. { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O SCART socket at the rear panel. { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket at the rear panel.
Recording (continued) Instant time-off recording This function allows you to make a recording with a preset length easily without using the timer programming. Press P +- to select the programme number to record, for example ‘P01’. Press DVD or VCR to select the destination of recording.
About timer recording Use the 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 specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can schedule up to 8 recordings at a time.
Timer Recording To confi rm your entry, move to in the menu and press OK. The programme information will be shown on the timer editor menu. Timer Editor 09 : 05 : 56 Source Ch003 Dest. Rec Mode Once Mode Date 01 / 01 / 06 Start...
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{ Source } Select the TV channel or the correct input source (EXT1, EXT2 or CAM1) which you have used to connect the external device. { Dest. } Select the recording destination, DVD or VCR. { Rec Mode } Select the mode of recording. See the chapter “Recording –...
Timer Recording Setting a timer recording from an external Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box connected to this recorder via the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART connection (see “Step 2: Optional Connections”), follow the steps described below to programme the recordings.
Dubbing from VCR to DVD This allows you to archive your VHS tapes to a recordable DVD. DIRECT DUBBING Insert a recordable DVD. Insert a prerecorded VHS tape. Press VCR on the remote control. Press u to start tape playback. Find the place where you want to start recording and press u again to pause the playback.
DVD Playback Playable discs Using this recorder, you can playback and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer);...
Starting disc playback Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. Press DVD on the remote control. The DVD indicator lights up. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç at the front panel. The disc tray opens. You can also hold down the STOP x button on the remote control to open and close the disc tray.
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DVD Playback (continued) Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display. Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index menu will appear on the TV Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection or to select a play option.
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Playing an MP3/WMA disc MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) fi les are highly compressed music fi les. The MP3 format lets you store about ten times more data (music, pictures) on a single CD-ROM than a regular CD. Insert an MP3/WMA CD. The disc content menu appears.
DVD Playback (continued) Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, recordable DVD). The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
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, ë Press (NEXT) to go to the next chapter/track. í Press (PREV) to return to the start of the previous chapter/track.
Additional Playback Features Using the TOOLS options REPEAT TOOLS DISC MENU SUBTITLE Menu options displayed may differ depending on the disc type. During disc playback, press TOOLS on the remote control. The Tools menu appears. 00:22:03 / 01:30:26 Mode Normal Title 01/02 Chapter...
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Additional Playback Features Creating a playlist You can playback the contents of the disc in the order you want by creating a playlist. During disc playback, press TOOLS on the remote control. The Tools menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears.
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Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle languages This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playback the DVD. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc. During disc playback, press TOOLS on the remote control.
Starting VCR playback This VCR uses the VHS system. Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. Press VCR on the remote control. The VCR indicator lights up. Insert a pre-recorded VHS tape into the tape deck with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About disc editing This recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available when you play the disc on an another DVD player.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In disc editing menu, use select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Make compatible (DVD±RW only) The edited DVD±RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function enures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD 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. In title editing menu, use select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About video editing 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. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select a specifi c title. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. keys to select { Title } and press OK.
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Hiding/unhiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the start and end of the scene you want to hide. (See previous page on “Creating Chapter Marker”).
DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The system setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on keys to highlight a menu item and press to access its options.
DVD Setup Menu Options GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Country Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. (See section “Step 3: Installation and Setup - Select the country of your residence”). Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. On Screen Display Language Screen Saver...
DVD Setup Menu Options 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. { 16:9 } { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ display { 4:3 Panscan } –...
DVD Setup Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Show DivX® Display the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code Registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod.
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DVD Setup Menu Options DVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete Parental Rating disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a Level playback limitation level.
DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Channel Search This option automatically scans all the receivable analogue local TV channels and stores these channels on the recorder. Setup Menu - Channel Setup Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV Channel Search Search channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue...
DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings { NICAM } Channel Name P001/Ch003 Scan mode Frequency Frequency 585.26MHz TV System PAL B/G NICAM Audio DUAL A Decoder Skip Fine-tune CANCEL { Audio } { Decoder } { Skip } { Fine-Tune } Sort Channels Rearrange the stored TV channels.
DVD Setup Menu Options CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Date (dd/mm/yy) different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Time (hh/mm) different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Date-Time Setting Enable/disable the automatic setting of date and time. This feature is dependent on your local broadcaster.
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.
If a fault occurs, fi rst 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 (General) No power.
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– Exit from any system or recording setup menu until you see the Philips wallpaper on the screen. – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray.
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Troubleshooting Problem (Playback) Disc does not play. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi system or amplifi er. Unable to play DivX movies. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.
Problem (Recording) The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording using the ShowView® / VIDEO Plus+ system. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video tapes. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.
Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs DVD±R/ ±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD- ROM drives in computers.
Frequently Asked Questions How do I set up Titles and Chapters? The recorder automatically creates a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at 5-minute intervals.
Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c 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.
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Glossary (continued) Parental control: Limits disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level.
Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00:00 Multi-function display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Disc/title name – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –...
TV System Guide COUNTRY AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZORES BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI BULGARIA BURKINA FASO SECAM K1 BURMA BURUNDI SECAM K1 CAMBODIA CAMEROON CANADA CANARY ISLANDS CHAD SECAM K1 CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA...
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COUNTRY LIBYA SECAM B LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B MALAYSIA PAL B MALI SECAM K1 MALTA PAL B MARTINIQUE SECAM K1 MAURITANIA SECAM B MAURITIUS SECAM B MEXICO...
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