Philips DVDR3380 user manual Product Information, Introduction, Accessories supplied, Region codes

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Product Information

Introduction

Your Philips recorder allows you to record the TV programmes or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalised before they can be played back on other DVD players.

Before you start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and set-up in three easy steps.

Step 1: Basic recorder connections

Step 2: Optional connections for other devices

Step 3: Basic installation and set-up

Please take time to read this user manual before using your recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding the operations of the recorder.

Helpful Hints:

If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the chapter ‘Troubleshooting’.

If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and email addresses are given in the guarantee booklet.

Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the product for identifi cation and supply ratings.

Accessories supplied

Remote control and batteries

SCART cable

RF coaxial cable

Quick Start Guide

Region codes

DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, thus all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code.

This device will only play

 

Region 2 DVDs or DVDs

ALL

manufactured to be played in

 

all regions (‘ALL’). DVDs from

2

other regions cannot be

played on this recorder.

 

Copyright notice

The making of unauthorised copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

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Contents DVD Player/ Recorder Italia How to connect a plugNorge Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plugModel No. DVD Recorder DVDR3380 Serial No For Customer UseLaser Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Setup precautions Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs About recyclingProduct Information Accessories suppliedIntroduction Region codesRemote Control REC Source Numeric keypadDISC-MENU PlayéUsing the remote control Sockets behind the flap Main UnitBasic Recorder Connections Connecting the aerial cablesOption 1 Using a Scart cable Connecting the video cableOption 2 Using an S-Video cable Option 3 Using a Video Cvbs cableOption 1 Using an audio cable Connecting the audio cablesOption 2 Using a coaxial cable You can connect the recorder to aOptional 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 Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets Option 1 Using the DV in socketOption 2 Using the Video In socket Setting the OSD language Installation and SetupFinding the correct viewing channel Press SYSTEM-MENUSystem Menu Channel Setup and press Setting your TV channel programmesSelect the country of your residence System Menu General and pressIf the recorder has not set the time Setting the date & timeSystem menu appears Use ST keys to select System Menu Clock and press X to confirmRecording Recording settingsDiscs for recording Unrecordable picturesDefault Recording Source Auto Chapter MarkerMode One Touch Recording automatic turn-off Manual recordingTimer recording manually About timer recordingTo make a timer recording, your recorder needs to know About ‘VPS/PDC’Use ST keys to select the recording input source SourceDate StartTimer recording Video Plus+ System Press OK to confirm312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’ To delete a timer, press Clear on Changing/ Deleting a timer recordingWatching another TV programme during recording Watching playback from another devicePlayback Playable discsInserting a disc Playing a Super Video CD Starting disc playbackPlaying a DVD video disc To select the previous or next chapter/title markerInsert an MP3 CD Disc content menu appears Playing a DVD±R/±RW discPlaying an MP3 disc Playable Jpeg picture disc English Playing a picture disc or musical slide showFile format ‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’Playing a DivX disc Press Play X to start playbackTo select another character set for the subtitle file Pausing playback and step play Additional Playback FeaturesChanging to another chapter/track Chapter and use numeric keypadFunctions Changing the audio soundtrack language English Creating a playlistUse ST keys to select the language and press OK to confirm Changing subtitle language Switching camera anglesTime search Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the time requiredAccessing disc editing menu Editing/ Finalising RecordingAbout disc editing Erase disc DVD±RW only Rename discRecord new title Overwrite disc DVD±RW onlyEnglish Make compatible DVD±RW only Playing your recordings DVD±R on other DVD playersLock/Unlock disc DVD±RW only Disc is locked for this DVD recorder onlyVideo editing About title editing Accessing title editing menuOverwrite title DVD±RW only English Rename titleOverwrite disc Append recordingAbout video editing English Selecting a title Selecting a chapterCreating chapter markers Hiding unwanted scenes Changing Index Picture To unhide a chapterSplitting a title DVD±RW only DVD System Menu Options Accessing the System MenuScreen Saver Restore Factory SettingsOff CountryParental Rating Level Have connectedTV Aspect Ratio 169Digital Audio Format Devices to the coaxial socket on the recorderLpcm Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display Language settings On-Screen DisplayAutomatically scan all the receivable analogue local TV Channel Setup settingsChannels and store these channels on the recorder Modify Channel InformationSort Channels Channel Setup settings Modify Channel InformationAudio SkipManual Show DivX Registration codeInstalling the latest software Software UpgradeSpecifications Troubleshooting Problem Playback Solution Problem Recording Solution What kind of disc should I use for recording? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does finalising a disc do? How good is the quality of the recording?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