Philips DVDR3435V/37 user manual Table of contents

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Before you start

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Symbol in this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using a remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The VCR/DVD recorder switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setup menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connections

Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . . .15 Connection to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Getting started

Easy DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Channel setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Getting channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adding/deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Guide channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting the TV stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting the Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recording

Information on DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Recordable disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize/Make Edits Compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Before recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Replacing disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting for Auto Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The priority of overlapped settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Timer recording using VCR Plus+® system. . . . .37 Overwriting an existing title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Overwriting from the beginning of the title . . . . . . . . 38 Overwriting in the middle of the title. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Hints for Overwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Settings for an external source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Connection to an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording from an external source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Guide to DV and On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 DVC to DVD dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DVC to VCR dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting a disc to protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Playing the discs in other DVD players . . . . . . . .46 Finalizing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Auto finalizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Dubbing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing discs

Information on DVD play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Basic playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Playing MP3, Windows Media™ Audio, JPEG disc. . . 55 Playing back a DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Playing discs using the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Playing discs using the title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Skipping TV commercials during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Rapid play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Slow forward / Slow reverse play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Title/Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Track search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Repeat/Random/Program playback/Slide Show. . .66 Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Program playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 DivX® VOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 DivX® Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . . . .69 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Switching audio soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Switching virtual surround system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Editing

Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Guide to a title list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Editing discs (Setup menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Putting names on titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Setting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Clearing chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Hiding chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Setting pictures for thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Editing discs (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Putting name on disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Setting or releasing disc protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Erasing disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Making edits compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Changing the Setup menu

Tour of the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Language setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Audio setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Video setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Settings for PBC (Playback Control) . . . . . . . . . .92

VCR functions

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Recording and One-touch Timer Recording . . . .93

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Others

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 RF output switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

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Contents Digital Video Disc Recorder Antees that your date of purchase PrecautionsReturning the enclosed card guar Entitled, including special moneyImportant Safety Instructions Precautions cont’dMoisture Condensation Warning Installation LocationAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire About CopyrightMaintenance Dolby Digital RecordingTable of contents Features Unit can also be turned on by pressing these but- tons Functional overviewFront Panel Rear PanelRemote Control Functional overview cont’dVCR/DVD recorder switching Installing batteries in the remote controlUsing a remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote controlSetup menus Press VCR first Display menuPress DVD first Press Display to display the On Screen displayFront Panel Display Guide Connection to a TV MethodBasic Audio Good picture Method Better picture To set progressive scan mode, refer to Connection to a TV cont’dConnection to a cable box or satellite box To select channels of the cable box or satellite boxConnection to an Audio System AudioInstructions continue on the next Remote ControlEasy DVD recording Select the input to which the unit is connected on your TVEasy DVD recording cont’d Stop the recordingInitial setting Channel setting Getting channels automaticallyUnit will start getting channels available in your area Using K / L, select Manual Channel Preset. Press OK Channel setting cont’dPress Setup Using K / L, select Channel. Press OK Adding/deleting channelsUsing K / L, select Guide Channel Setting Press OK Guide channel settingPress Setup Using K / L, select Channel RememberUsing K / L, select a channel number. Press OK UsingStereoK / L, select Stereo or SAP. Press OK Selecting the TV stereo or SAPSAP Secondary Audio Program Setting will be activated Setting the clockAuto Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting function will be canceledSetting the clock cont’d Manual Clock SettingSelecting the TV aspect ratio Setting the Daylight Saving TimePress Setup Using K / L, select Clock. Press OK If you have a standard TVInformation Recording modeInformation on DVD recording Recordable discInformation on DVD recording cont’d DVD+R FinalizingBefore recording Setting for Auto ChapterUsing K / L, select on or OFF. Press OK Press Setup to exit Replacing disc menuPress DVD first Press OPEN/CLOSE a Basic recordingPress Press OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc trayOne-touch Timer Recording You cannot pause a One-touch Timer RecordingRecording will start Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d Appear Timer Programming list willEach error number means Press Clear to erase the selected programHints for Timer Recording Priority of overlapped settingsTimer recording using VCR Plus+ system Using K / L, select a title to be overwritten. Press OK Turn on the unitOverwriting an existing title cont’d Overwriting in the middle of the titleHints for Overwriting Settings for an external source Connection to an external sourceVideo If you want to use SV input jack, select S-Video Select a recording mode by pressing REC Mode Settings for an external source cont’dRemote control, or Channel L / K on the front panel Recording from an external sourceDV dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen DisplayDV dubbing cont’d Using K / L, then press OKPress Play B to find the point where you wish to begin DVC to DVD dubbingDVC to VCR dubbing Hints for DV dubbingTo stop recording, press VCR then press Stop C Setting a disc to protect Playing the discs in other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Playing the discs in other DVD players cont’d Finalizing is completedUsing K / L, select Disc Full or End of Timer Rec Auto finalizingDubbing Mode Using K / L, select Dubbing Mode. Press OKMake sure Press Setup to exit. Press DVD first Dubbing Mode cont’dUsing K / L, select VCR DVD. Press OK Using K / L, select DVD VCR. Press OKColor systems Information on DVD playPlayable discs Region codesStructure of disc contents Basic playbackPlayback Using K / L, select a desired title. Press OK Basic playback cont’dPress Stop C to stop playback Press OPEN/CLOSE a to open the disc tray Press Play To start playbackWhen selecting the folder Playing MP3, Windows Media Audio, Jpeg discHints for MP3, Windows Media Audio and Jpeg files Playing back a DivX Basic playback contd HintsPlaying discs using the disc menu Playing discs using the title menuResume play Special playbackPause Press Play B to resume playDuring playback, press Commercial Skip Skipping TV commercials during playDuring playback, press FFW D or REW E Press Commercial Skip onceSpecial playback cont’d Rapid playStep by step playback Zoom Using K / L, select a desired zoom factor to zoom. Press OKUsing K / L / / B, select a desired zoom position. Press OK During playback, press Pause F. Then press FFW D orMarker setup menu will appear Marker SetupUsing / B, select Press OK LaterSearch Using Prev or NextUsing Display Title/Chapter searchSearch cont’d Track searchTime search Repeat playback Repeat/Random/Program playback/Slide Show cont’d Program playbackSlide Show DivX DivX VODDivX Subtitle Switching subtitles Switching audio soundtrackSelecting the format of audio and video Virtual Surround menu will appear Switching virtual surround systemSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Select Virtual Surround OFF in a case sound is distortedDuring playback, press DISPLAY. Display menu will appear Switching camera anglesYour setting will be activated Menu will appearGuide to a title list Editing discs Setup menuInformation on disc editing Editing discsDeleting titles Using K / L, select Edit. Press OK. Edit menu will appearEditing discs Press DVD first Press TitleUsing K/ L, select Title Delete. Press OK Editing discs contdTitle list will appear Example DVD+RW/DVD-RW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menu Editing discs cont’dPutting names on titles Character setAt which you will create a new chapter mark Setting chapter marksPress Play B and then Pause F to decide the point It is convenient to use Prev or Next , REW EClearing chapter marks Using K / L, select Hidden. Press OK Using K / L, select Current Chapter. Press OKUsing Prev or Next , Play B and Pause F Editing discs cont’d Hiding chaptersSetting pictures for thumbnails At which you will divide the title Dividing a titleYou can divide one title into two new titles FFW D for finding the point to be dividedPutting name on disc Editing discs Setup menuUsing K / L, select Edit Disc Name. Press OK Example DVD-RWEditing discs Setup menu cont’d Setting or releasing disc protectSetting disc to protect Press DVD first Editing discs Setup menu cont’d83 Erasing discMaking edits compatible Tour of the Setup menu Setup Items highlight is the default ContentsLanguage setting Language setting cont’d Display settingDisplay setting cont’d Audio settingAudio setting cont’d When playing disc with copyright protectionDynamic Range Control Default on Using K / L, select Still Mode. Press OK Video settingProgressive Scan Default OFF Using K / L, select a setting. Press OKUsing K / L, select the desired level. Press OK Settings for Parental lock levelUsing K / L, select Parental Lock. Press OK Parental Lock Default AllSettings for Parental lock level cont’d Settings for PBC Playback ControlPlayback RecordingRecording and One-touch Timer Recording cont’d One-touch Timer RecordingOther operations Index searchTroubleshooting SETTroubleshooting cont’d Not work Recording Error Parental Lock OnGlossary 100 RF output switchPress TV/VIDEO on the remote control Select channel 3 on your TVLanguage code Language CodeFrequently Asked Questions SpecificationsLimited Warranty This Limited Warranty does not coverMeet Philips at the Internet 8239 300

DVDR3435V/37 specifications

The Philips DVDR3435V/37 is a versatile and robust device that combines the capabilities of a DVD recorder with a VCR. This innovative model is designed for those who seek to preserve their favorite shows and movies, providing an easy-to-use solution for capturing and archiving media.

One of the standout features of the DVDR3435V/37 is its dual-format recording capability. Users can effortlessly record video content onto both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, offering flexibility in choosing the best format for their needs. This dual functionality ensures compatibility with a wide range of DVD players and devices.

The advanced One-Touch Record feature allows users to quickly initiate recording with a single press of a button, making it incredibly user-friendly. Additionally, the model boasts a built-in TV tuner, enabling users to directly record from their favorite television programs without the need for additional equipment. This all-in-one functionality streamlines the recording process, making it more accessible.

Equipped with various recording speeds, including SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play), the DVDR3435V/37 offers various options for recording durations. This adaptability allows users to choose between higher quality recordings for short-term projects and longer recordings for extended content, which is ideal for capturing full seasons of shows or lengthy films.

Another notable technology featured in the DVDR3435V/37 is its TimeShift feature. This function allows users to pause live TV and continue watching from where they left off, making it easier to manage viewing schedules. Moreover, the device supports a variety of media formats, allowing for playback of not just DVDs, but also CDs and VCDs, enhancing its versatility.

For connectivity, the Philips DVDR3435V/37 is equipped with composite, S-video, and audio-out connections, ensuring the ability to link the device easily to different setups and home theater systems. This wide range of connectivity options ensures compatibility with various televisions and audio equipment, providing a seamless user experience.

With a sleek design, user-friendly interface, and a focus on functionality, the Philips DVDR3435V/37 is an excellent choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. Its combination of recording flexibility, ease of use, and multimedia support makes it a valuable addition to any home media setup.
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