Philips DVDR3380 user manual Problem Playback Solution

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem (Playback)

Solution

 

 

English

Disc does not play.

Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi system or amplifier.

Unable to play DivX movies.

The picture is distorted or black and white during playback.

A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player.

Insert the disc with the label facing up.

Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 2 in order to be played back on this DVD recorder.

There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type. Read chapter “Playback - Playable discs” for details.

Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the ‘Phono’ input of your amplifier.

Check that the DivX file is encoded according to the ‘Home Theatre Profile’ mode with DivX encoder.

Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete file.

The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard (PAL/NTSC).

The disc is dirty, clean the disc.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe the following ‘minimum recording times’. Recording mode : {HQ} – 5 mins, {SP} – 10 mins, {EP} – 20 mins, {SLP} – 30 mins.

You have to finalise the DVD±R. Refer to chapter “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players” for details.

There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.

The message ‘UNKNOWN DISC’ appears.

Have your aerial or cable TV signal checked.

Fine-tune your TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3 : Installation and Setup - Setting your TV channel programmes” for details.

This message may appear if you insert a disc that may have encountered one of the following:

Error during recording: The title may be missing.

Error while changing the title/index picture: The original title/ index picture may be visible.

Error while finalising or the disc has not been finalised.

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Contents DVD Player/ Recorder Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug How to connect a plugItalia NorgeModel No. DVD Recorder DVDR3380 Serial No For Customer UseLaser Page Table of Contents Table of Contents About recycling Care and Safety InformationSetup precautions Cleaning discsRegion codes Accessories suppliedProduct Information IntroductionRemote Control Playé Numeric keypadREC Source DISC-MENUUsing the remote control Sockets behind the flap Main UnitBasic Recorder Connections Connecting the aerial cablesOption 3 Using a Video Cvbs cable Connecting the video cableOption 1 Using a Scart cable Option 2 Using an S-Video cableYou can connect the recorder to a Connecting the audio cablesOption 1 Using an audio cable Option 2 Using a coaxial cableOptional Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverConnecting to a VCR or other similar device Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Option 2 Using the Video In socket Connecting a camcorder to the front socketsOption 1 Using the DV in socket Press SYSTEM-MENU Installation and SetupSetting the OSD language Finding the correct viewing channelSystem Menu General and press Setting your TV channel programmesSystem Menu Channel Setup and press Select the country of your residenceSystem Menu Clock and press X to confirm Setting the date & timeIf the recorder has not set the time System menu appears Use ST keys to selectUnrecordable pictures Recording settingsRecording Discs for recordingMode Default Recording SourceAuto Chapter Marker One Touch Recording automatic turn-off Manual recordingAbout ‘VPS/PDC’ About timer recordingTimer recording manually To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to knowStart SourceUse ST keys to select the recording input source Date312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’ Timer recording Video Plus+ SystemPress OK to confirm Watching playback from another device Changing/ Deleting a timer recordingTo delete a timer, press Clear on Watching another TV programme during recordingInserting a disc PlaybackPlayable discs To select the previous or next chapter/title marker Starting disc playbackPlaying a Super Video CD Playing a DVD video discPlaying an MP3 disc Insert an MP3 CD Disc content menu appearsPlaying a DVD±R/±RW disc ‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’ English Playing a picture disc or musical slide showPlayable Jpeg picture disc File formatTo select another character set for the subtitle file Playing a DivX discPress Play X to start playback Chapter and use numeric keypad Additional Playback FeaturesPausing playback and step play Changing to another chapter/trackFunctions Changing the audio soundtrack language English Creating a playlistUse the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time required Changing subtitle language Switching camera anglesUse ST keys to select the language and press OK to confirm Time searchAbout disc editing Accessing disc editing menuEditing/ Finalising Recording Overwrite disc DVD±RW only Rename discErase disc DVD±RW only Record new titleDisc is locked for this DVD recorder only Playing your recordings DVD±R on other DVD playersEnglish Make compatible DVD±RW only Lock/Unlock disc DVD±RW onlyVideo editing About title editing Accessing title editing menuAppend recording English Rename titleOverwrite title DVD±RW only Overwrite discAbout video editing Creating chapter markers English Selecting a titleSelecting a chapter Splitting a title DVD±RW only Hiding unwanted scenes Changing Index PictureTo unhide a chapter DVD System Menu Options Accessing the System MenuCountry Restore Factory SettingsScreen Saver Off169 Have connectedParental Rating Level TV Aspect RatioLpcm Digital AudioFormat Devices to the coaxial socket on the recorder Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display Language settings On-Screen DisplayModify Channel Information Channel Setup settingsAutomatically scan all the receivable analogue local TV Channels and store these channels on the recorderSkip Channel Setup settings Modify Channel InformationSort Channels AudioManual Show DivX Registration codeInstalling the latest software Software UpgradeSpecifications Troubleshooting Problem Playback Solution Problem Recording Solution How good is the quality of the recording? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat kind of disc should I use for recording? What does finalising a disc do?Glossary Display panel symbols/ messages Country VHF UHF DVD Regions TV System GuideLibya Secam B Secam G Lithuania 3139 245 Sgp-0613/05-1 Meet Philips at the Internet