Philips DVDR3360H user manual Before you start the 5.1-channel recording

to select { Preferences }.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

Back of a Satellite Box (example only)

DIGITAL

OUT

B

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Connecting the digital input for 5.1-channel recording

This recorder is equipped with a digital audio input socket that can support 5.1- channel recording. It allows you to capture the original sound from digital multi-channel sources such as the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, when you record a video that produces the full cinema sound experience (Dolby Digital 2.0, 5.1, DTS surround or DTS ES, DOLBY DIGITAL EX).

A Use a scart cable to connect the EXT2 AUX-I/Osocket on the recorder to the Scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

B Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the COAXIAL IN on the recorder to the DIGITAL or COAXIAL output socket on the connected Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

5.1-channel surround sound output from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver can be recorded onto this recorder, along with the video.

Before you start the 5.1-channel recording

A Press SYSTEM on the remote control. The system setup menu appears.

B Press

C Press NEXTÉ to select { Recording }.

D Press to select { 5.1 Recording } and press NEXTÉ.

E Use keys to select { On } and press OK to confirm.

F Press SYSTEM to exit.

G Press CAM, follow the instructions on the screen to select the media type to record and press OK.

H Press CH +/- repeatedly until { EXT 2 } appears on the top left corner.

This is the correct input source for

5.1-channel recording.

I Turn on the connected device and press (RECORD) to start recording.

Helpful Hints:

–5.1-channel recording is only possible in HQ and SP recording mode.

–5.1-channel recording is only possible in

{EXT 2 } input source, which is accessed using the CAM button.

TIPS: Before recording, you have to turn on the 5.1 Recording in the Recording setup menu, see page 38.

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