Philips DVDR3390 user manual Installation and Setup, Finding the correct viewing channel

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Step 3: Installation and Setup

English

Before you start...

When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings.

Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. This will optimise the performance of this recorder.

Finding the correct viewing channel

A Press STANDBY-ONon the recorder to turn it on.

B Turn on the TV and set it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen.

Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your TV’s manual for more details.

Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the Channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

Or, the TV remote control may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes.

Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using a RF modulator.

Setting your TV channel programs

Before this recorder can start recording any TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in this recorder.

Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.

Tuner settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray.

SYSTEM

MENU

OK

A Press SYSTEM-MENUon the remote control.

The system menu appears on the TV.

B Use ST keys to highlight

{System Menu - Channel Setup } and press X.

TIPS: Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENUto exit the menu.

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Contents DVD Player/ Recorder Proof of Purchase Dear Philips product ownerOnly use attachments/accessories Class II equipment symbolSpecified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart, standEnglish FrançaisDeclaration of Conformity Index Español Français EnglishEnglish Français Español 132 Table of Contents Table of Contents Care and Safety Information Setup precautionsCleaning discs About recyclingAccessories supplied Product InformationIntroduction Region codesSpecial Features Main Unit Jacks behind the flapRemote Control Numeric keypad REC SourceDISC-MENU PlayéUsing the remote control to Operate the systemConnecting the antenna cables Basic Recorder ConnectionsIf your TV is equipped with an Antenna In RF in jack only Connecting the video cable Option 1 Using a Video Cvbs cableOption 2 Using an S-Video cable Option 3 Using a Component Video cableConnecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the soundOption 1 Using an audio cable Option 2 Using a coaxial cableOptional Connections TV has only an antenna input jackOhm or RF In and does not have any audio/video jacks Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Video Cvbs EXT1 /AUDIOVideo Cvbs /AUDIO Connecting to a VCR or other similar device Video Cvbs EXT1/ AudioConnecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Videocvbs EXT1Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks Option 1 Using DV in jackEnglish Option 2 Using the Video In jack Option 3 Using the S-VIDEO In jackFront panel Recorder Rear panelInstallation and Setup Setting your TV channel programsSystem Menu Channel Setup and press Finding the correct viewing channelTuner Input Source Channel SearchModify Channel Information Setting the language Setting the time & date System Menu Language and press X to confirmSystem Menu Clock and press X to confirm Language settings Clock settings Date mm/dd/yyRemote control Select different entry fields. Press OK to confirmRecording settings RecordingDiscs for recording Default Recording Source Auto ChapterMarkers Record settings Pausing a recording Manual recordingOne Touch Recording automatic turn-off EXTAbout timer recording Timer recording manually To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to knowAppears Source ModeDate StartTimer recording VCR Plus+ System Press OK to confirm312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’ Changing/ Deleting a timer recording To delete the timer entry, pressWatching another TV channel during recording Accessing disc editing menu Editing/Finalizing RecordingAbout disc editing Rename disc Erase disc DVD±RW only Record new titleTo select Record New Title and press OK Overwrite disc DVD±RW onlyPlaying your recordings DVD±R on other DVD players English Make compatible DVD±RW onlyLock/Unlock disc DVD±RW only Unlock DiscAbout title editing Accessing title editing menu Editing videoRename title Overwrite title DVD±RW only English Overwrite from the selected titleAppend recording Erase title DVD±RW onlyAccessing video editing menu About video editingSelecting a title Creating chapter marker English Selecting a chapterHiding an unwanted chapter Changing Index Picture Select Hide Chapter and press OKTo unhide a chapter Splitting a title DVD±RW onlyPlayback Playable discsInserting a disc Starting disc playback Playing a Super Video CDPBC On or PBC Off English Playing a DVD video discInsert an MP3 CD Disc content menu appears English Playing a DVD±R/±RW discPlaying a DivX disc Press Play X to start playbackPlaying a picture disc or musical slide show Playable Jpeg picture discFile format Additional Playback Features Pausing playback and step playChanging to another chapter/track Searching forward/backwardSelecting various repeat/shuffle FunctionsEnglish Programming disc tracks Changing the audio soundtrack languageEnglish Switching camera angles Changing subtitle languageTime search Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time requiredDVD System Menu Options Exposure to a static image for too long Manual for more informationScreen Saver Progressive ScanRestore Factory Settings Video OutputFormat System of your TVTV Aspect Ratio You have connectedParental Level Rating Rating explanationsTo change your password Parental Level Rating cont’d Rating explanationsSelect Parental Rating Level and press OK Digital Audio Output Registration code will appear Press System Menu to exitLpcm Firmware Upgrade Installing the latest firmwareFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting No powerRemote control does not work Disc cannot be edited No soundRecorder to the ‘Phono’ input of your amplifier Recordings are not occurring As scheduledNew recordings cannot be MadeNo picture Specifications Display panel/symbols messages Glossary Component Video Out Jacks Jacks onPhilips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year
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