Philips DVDR3435V/37 user manual Troubleshooting, Set

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96 Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper performance.

Symptom

The power does not turn on.

Remedy

•Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

•(In case of power failure) Check the breaker.

•Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.

There is no picture.

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

 

• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.

 

• Check the connection to your TV (page 14).

 

• Check the RF output channel when you view a TV program using RF

 

connection.

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “EXT 1”) so that the

 

signal from this unit appears on the TV screen.

TV program reception does not fill

• Try to set the channels with “Auto Channel Preset” or “Manual Channel

the screen.

Preset” in the Setup menu (pages 20-21).

 

• Select a channel of any TV program using the [CH +/-].

 

• Press [TV/VIDEO] if necessary.

TV program pictures are distorted.

• Adjust TV antenna.

 

• Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).

 

• Place the unit and TV farther apart.

 

• Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart.

TV channels cannot be changed.

•Switch the input to TV.

•Connect the antenna cable correctly (page 14).

Playback picture is distorted.

• Keep the equipment which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a

 

cellular phone, away.

The playback picture or TV program

Dfrom the equipment connected V through the unit is distorted.

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•If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR or tuner goes through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

•There is no sound.

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•Re-connect all connections securely.

•The connecting cord is damaged.

•Check the connections to the amplifier input.

•The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

•The unit is in pause mode or in Slow forward / Slow reverse play.

•The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

The channel cannot be changed from • Set the TV’s input to “TV”. the channel you are recording.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

•There was a power failure during recording.

•The internal clock of the unit stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds. Reset the clock (pages 25-27).

•Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again.

•The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying.

•The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority.

Timer Recording is not completed or did not start from the beginning.

•The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority (page 36).

•Disc space was not enough.

Timer Recording is impossible.

• Make sure

 

 

appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press

 

[TIMER

 

 

 

 

SET].

The remote control does not work.

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

•Check the battery life of the remote control.

•Check if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control.

•Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need. Then, try again.

•Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.

The unit does not operate properly.

• When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally,

 

unplug the unit and then plug it again.

 

 

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Contents Digital Video Disc Recorder Precautions Returning the enclosed card guarAntees that your date of purchase Entitled, including special moneyImportant Safety Instructions Precautions cont’dInstallation Location Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightMaintenance Dolby Digital RecordingTable of contents Features Functional overview Front PanelUnit can also be turned on by pressing these but- tons Rear PanelRemote Control Functional overview cont’dInstalling batteries in the remote control Using a remote controlVCR/DVD recorder switching Keep in mind the following when using the remote controlSetup menus Display menu Press DVD firstPress VCR first Press Display to display the On Screen displayFront Panel Display Guide Connection to a TV MethodBasic Audio Good picture Method Better picture Connection to a TV cont’d Connection to a cable box or satellite boxTo set progressive scan mode, refer to To select channels of the cable box or satellite boxConnection to an Audio System AudioRemote Control Easy DVD recordingInstructions continue on the next 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 Channel setting cont’d Press Setup Using K / L, select Channel. Press OKUsing K / L, select Manual Channel Preset. Press OK Adding/deleting channelsGuide channel setting Press Setup Using K / L, select ChannelUsing K / L, select Guide Channel Setting Press OK 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 the clock Auto Clock SettingSetting will be activated Auto Clock Setting function will be canceledSetting the clock cont’d Manual Clock SettingSetting the Daylight Saving Time Press Setup Using K / L, select Clock. Press OKSelecting the TV aspect ratio If you have a standard TVRecording mode Information on DVD recordingInformation Recordable discInformation on DVD recording cont’d DVD+R FinalizingSetting for Auto Chapter Using K / L, select on or OFF. Press OK Press Setup to exitBefore recording Replacing disc menuBasic recording PressPress DVD first Press OPEN/CLOSE a 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 Timer Programming list will Each error number meansAppear 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 Settings for an external source cont’d Remote control, or Channel L / K on the front panelSelect a recording mode by pressing REC Mode Recording from an external sourceDV dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen DisplayUsing K / L, then press OK Press Play B to find the point where you wish to beginDV dubbing cont’d 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 Dubbing Mode cont’d Using K / L, select VCR DVD. Press OKPress Setup to exit. Press DVD first Using K / L, select DVD VCR. Press OKInformation on DVD play Playable discsColor systems 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 menuSpecial playback PauseResume play Press Play B to resume playSkipping TV commercials during play During playback, press FFW D or REW EDuring playback, press Commercial Skip Press Commercial Skip onceSpecial playback cont’d Rapid playStep by step playback Using K / L, select a desired zoom factor to zoom. Press OK Using K / L / / B, select a desired zoom position. Press OKZoom During playback, press Pause F. Then press FFW D orMarker Setup Using / B, select Press OKMarker setup menu will appear LaterUsing Prev or Next Using DisplaySearch 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 Switching virtual surround system Selecting the format of audio and video cont’dVirtual Surround menu will appear Select Virtual Surround OFF in a case sound is distortedSwitching camera angles Your setting will be activatedDuring playback, press DISPLAY. Display menu will appear Menu will appearEditing discs Setup menu Information on disc editingGuide to a title list Editing discsUsing K / L, select Edit. Press OK. Edit menu will appear Editing discsDeleting titles Press DVD first Press TitleUsing K/ L, select Title Delete. Press OK Editing discs contdTitle list will appear Example DVD+RW/DVD-RW Editing discs cont’d Putting names on titlesFollow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 to display the Edit menu Character setSetting chapter marks Press Play B and then Pause F to decide the pointAt which you will create a new chapter mark It is convenient to use Prev or Next , REW EClearing chapter marks Using K / L, select Current Chapter. Press OK Using Prev or Next , Play B and Pause FUsing K / L, select Hidden. Press OK Editing discs cont’d Hiding chaptersSetting pictures for thumbnails Dividing a title You can divide one title into two new titlesAt which you will divide the title FFW D for finding the point to be dividedEditing discs Setup menu Using K / L, select Edit Disc Name. Press OKPutting name on disc 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 Video setting Progressive Scan Default OFFUsing K / L, select Still Mode. Press OK Using K / L, select a setting. Press OKSettings for Parental lock level Using K / L, select Parental Lock. Press OKUsing K / L, select the desired level. 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 On100 RF output switch Press TV/VIDEO on the remote controlGlossary 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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