Philips DVDR3435V/37 user manual Features

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This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

DVD mode VCR mode

 

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/R discs, these discs are formatted with DVD+VR mode.

Up to 8 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also avail- able.

Hiding unwanted chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters without permission, you can hide chapters.

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):

You can divide a title into two or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [DVD REC I] or [VCR REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours for DVD, and 8 hours for VCR. The unit will automatically turn off when the recording time you set is reached.

The VCR Plus+ system:

You can program the automatic timer recording using the Plus Code programming numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide magazine.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected.

You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.

DV Dubbing:

This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the Digital Video Camcorder (DVC) to DVDs or videotapes.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically.

DVD mode

Automatic Chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in the Setup menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title list making:

The unit makes title list with the index automatically.

Compatibility

DVD mode

 

Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalize the discs recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in other DVD players.

Others

Progressive Scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.

Symbol in this User Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

*DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit.

Symbol Description

DVD-VAvailable to DVD-Video discs

DVD+RW

Available to DVD+RW discs

 

Automatic finalizing (DVD+R, DVD-RW/R only):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.

Play

DVD mode

 

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is com- patible with Dolby Digital, you are allowed to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search func- tion. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Virtual Surround System:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back an MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG disc:

You can enjoy MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or JPEG files which are recorded on CD-RW/R.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD mode

 

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / Clearing chapter marks:

You can set/clear chapter marks on titles.

DVD+R

Available to DVD+R discs

 

DL

Available to DVD+R DL discs

DVD+R

 

+VR

Available to DVD-RW discs formatted

DVD-RW

with DVD+VR mode

+VR

Available to DVD-R discs formatted with

DVD-R

DVD+VR mode

Video

Available to DVD-RW discs (Video

DVD-RW

mode, Finalized)

Video

Available to DVD-R discs (Video mode,

DVD-R

Finalized)

Video CD

Available to Video CDs

CD

Available to Audio CDs

 

Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3

MP3 files

MediaTM

Available to CD-RW/R discs with

Windows

 

Audio

Windows Media™ Audio files

 

 

Available to CD-RW/R discs with JPEG

JPEG files

DivX

Available to DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R

and CD-RW/R discs with DivX® files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available to VHS tapes. Use only

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

tapes marked with this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Digital Video Disc Recorder Entitled, including special money PrecautionsReturning the enclosed card guar Antees that your date of purchasePrecautions cont’d Important Safety InstructionsAbout Copyright Installation LocationAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Moisture Condensation WarningDolby Digital Recording MaintenanceTable of contents Features Rear Panel Functional overviewFront Panel Unit can also be turned on by pressing these but- tonsFunctional overview cont’d Remote ControlKeep in mind the following when using the remote control Installing batteries in the remote controlUsing a remote control VCR/DVD recorder switchingSetup menus Press Display to display the On Screen display Display menuPress DVD first Press VCR firstFront Panel Display Guide Method Connection to a TVBasic Audio Good picture Method Better picture To select channels of the cable box or satellite box Connection to a TV cont’dConnection to a cable box or satellite box To set progressive scan mode, refer toAudio Connection to an Audio SystemSelect the input to which the unit is connected on your TV Remote ControlEasy DVD recording Instructions continue on the nextStop the recording Easy DVD recording cont’dInitial setting Getting channels automatically Channel settingUnit will start getting channels available in your area Adding/deleting channels Channel setting cont’dPress Setup Using K / L, select Channel. Press OK Using K / L, select Manual Channel Preset. Press OKRemember Guide channel settingPress Setup Using K / L, select Channel Using K / L, select Guide Channel Setting Press OKUsing K / L, select a channel number. Press OK Selecting the TV stereo or SAP UsingStereoK / L, select Stereo or SAP. Press OKSAP Secondary Audio Program Auto Clock Setting function will be canceled Setting the clockAuto Clock Setting Setting will be activatedManual Clock Setting Setting the clock cont’dIf you have a standard TV Setting the Daylight Saving TimePress Setup Using K / L, select Clock. Press OK Selecting the TV aspect ratioRecordable disc Recording modeInformation on DVD recording InformationDVD+R Finalizing Information on DVD recording cont’dReplacing disc menu Setting for Auto ChapterUsing K / L, select on or OFF. Press OK Press Setup to exit Before recordingPress OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc tray Basic recordingPress Press DVD first Press OPEN/CLOSE aYou cannot pause a One-touch Timer Recording One-touch Timer RecordingRecording will start Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d Press Clear to erase the selected program Timer Programming list willEach error number means AppearPriority of overlapped settings Hints for Timer RecordingTimer recording using VCR Plus+ system Turn on the unit Using K / L, select a title to be overwritten. Press OKOverwriting in the middle of the title Overwriting an existing title cont’dHints for Overwriting Connection to an external source Settings for an external sourceVideo If you want to use SV input jack, select S-Video Recording from an external source Settings for an external source cont’dRemote control, or Channel L / K on the front panel Select a recording mode by pressing REC ModeGuide to DV and On-Screen Display DV dubbingDVC to DVD dubbing Using K / L, then press OKPress Play B to find the point where you wish to begin DV dubbing cont’dHints for DV dubbing DVC to VCR dubbingTo stop recording, press VCR then press Stop C Playing the discs in other DVD players Setting a disc to protectFinalizing a disc Finalizing is completed Playing the discs in other DVD players cont’dAuto finalizing Using K / L, select Disc Full or End of Timer RecUsing K / L, select Dubbing Mode. Press OK Dubbing ModeMake sure Using K / L, select DVD VCR. Press OK Dubbing Mode cont’dUsing K / L, select VCR DVD. Press OK Press Setup to exit. Press DVD firstRegion codes Information on DVD playPlayable discs Color systemsBasic playback Structure of disc contentsPlayback Basic playback cont’d Using K / L, select a desired title. Press OKPress Stop C to stop playback Press Play To start playback Press OPEN/CLOSE a to open the disc trayPlaying MP3, Windows Media Audio, Jpeg disc When selecting the folderHints for MP3, Windows Media Audio and Jpeg files Playing back a DivX Hints Basic playback contdPlaying discs using the title menu Playing discs using the disc menuPress Play B to resume play Special playbackPause Resume playPress Commercial Skip once Skipping TV commercials during playDuring playback, press FFW D or REW E During playback, press Commercial SkipRapid play Special playback cont’dStep by step playback During playback, press Pause F. Then press FFW D or Using K / L, select a desired zoom factor to zoom. Press OKUsing K / L / / B, select a desired zoom position. Press OK ZoomLater Marker SetupUsing / B, select Press OK Marker setup menu will appearTitle/Chapter search Using Prev or NextUsing Display SearchTrack search Search cont’dTime search Repeat playback Program playback Repeat/Random/Program playback/Slide Show cont’dSlide Show DivX VOD DivXDivX Subtitle Switching audio soundtrack Switching subtitlesSelecting the format of audio and video Select Virtual Surround OFF in a case sound is distorted Switching virtual surround systemSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Virtual Surround menu will appearMenu will appear Switching camera anglesYour setting will be activated During playback, press DISPLAY. Display menu will appearEditing discs Editing discs Setup menuInformation on disc editing Guide to a title listPress DVD first Press Title Using K / L, select Edit. Press OK. Edit menu will appearEditing discs Deleting titlesEditing discs contd Using K/ L, select Title Delete. Press OKTitle list will appear Example DVD+RW/DVD-RW Character set Editing discs cont’dPutting names on titles Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menuIt is convenient to use Prev or Next , REW E Setting chapter marksPress Play B and then Pause F to decide the point At which you will create a new chapter markClearing chapter marks Editing discs cont’d Hiding chapters Using K / L, select Current Chapter. Press OKUsing Prev or Next , Play B and Pause F Using K / L, select Hidden. Press OKSetting pictures for thumbnails FFW D for finding the point to be divided Dividing a titleYou can divide one title into two new titles At which you will divide the titleExample DVD-RW Editing discs Setup menuUsing K / L, select Edit Disc Name. Press OK Putting name on discSetting or releasing disc protect Editing discs Setup menu cont’dSetting disc to protect Press DVD first Erasing disc Editing discs Setup menu cont’d83Making edits compatible Setup Items highlight is the default Contents Tour of the Setup menuLanguage setting Display setting Language setting cont’dAudio setting Display setting cont’dWhen playing disc with copyright protection Audio setting cont’dDynamic Range Control Default on Using K / L, select a setting. Press OK Video settingProgressive Scan Default OFF Using K / L, select Still Mode. Press OKParental Lock Default All Settings for Parental lock levelUsing K / L, select Parental Lock. Press OK Using K / L, select the desired level. Press OKSettings for PBC Playback Control Settings for Parental lock level cont’dRecording PlaybackOne-touch Timer Recording Recording and One-touch Timer Recording cont’dIndex search Other operationsSET TroubleshootingTroubleshooting cont’d Not work Parental Lock On Recording ErrorSelect channel 3 on your TV 100 RF output switchPress TV/VIDEO on the remote control GlossaryLanguage Code Language codeSpecifications Frequently Asked QuestionsThis Limited Warranty does not cover Limited Warranty8239 300 Meet Philips at the Internet

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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