Philips DVDR3440H Installation and Setup, Setting the OSD language, Finding the viewing channel

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Step 3: Installation and Setup

Before you start...

When you complete the connections and switch on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings.

Please see the following pages on using the Setup Menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. This will improve the performance of this recorder considerably.

Setting the OSD language

Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown in the user manual.

Language settings can only be changed when the recorder is not playing or recording.

English

Finding the viewing channel

A Press STANDBY-ONon the recorder to switch it on.

B Switch on the TV and set it to the correct video-in channel. You should see the blue DVD background screen.

Usually this channel is between the lowest and highest channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your TV’s manual for more details.

Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down key repeatedly until you see the Video In channel.

Alternatively, the TV remote control may have a key or switch that chooses different video modes.

SETUP

OK

A Press SETUP.

The setup menu appears on the TV.

B Use ST keys to highlight

{SETUP MENU - SETUP } and press

X to access the menu.

SETUP MENU - SETUP

 

 

 

Menu Language

 

 

 

 

 

English

 

 

 

 

Country Selection

 

 

Austria

 

 

 

 

TV Shape

 

 

4:3 LB

 

 

 

 

Auto Program

 

 

Search

 

 

 

 

Manual Program

 

Edit

 

 

 

 

Sort

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C Use ST keys to highlight { Menu Language } and press X to access the menu.

D Use ST keys to highlight the desired language and press OK to confirm.

TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

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Contents HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder Model No. DVDR3440H Serial No ItaliaNorge For Customer UseKlass 1 laseraparat Page Laser Table of Contents Table of Contents HDD Hard Disk Drive handling care Care and Safety InformationSetup precautions Cleaning discsRegion codes Accessories suppliedProduct Information Introduction‘Pause Live TV’ Special Features‘Time Shift Buffer’ ‘Instant Replay’Sockets behind the flap Main UnitRemote Control Playé SetupTV VOL + StopUsing the remote control Basic Recorder Connections Connecting the antenna cablesOption 3 Using a Video Cvbs cable Connecting the video cableOption 1 Using a Scart cable Option 2 Using an S-Video cableOption 2 Using a coaxial cable Connecting the audio cablesOption 1 Using an audio cable Optional Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverExample only Connecting to a VCR or other similar deviceCable Box TV OUT or to VCR on the Cable Box/ Satellite ReceiverOption 1 Using the DV in socket Connecting a camcorderOption 2 Using the S-VIDEO In or Video In socket Finding the viewing channel Installation and SetupSetting the OSD language Setup Menu Setup and pressSelect the country of your residence Setting your TV channel programmesSelect the country of your area for auto channel tuning Select Country Selection and press X to access the menuTo modify or sort the TV channels Setting the date & timePress Setup Setup menu appears Use ST keys to highlight Setup Menu Date / Time and press X to access the menuInstant Replay function Switching on to TV programmesControl TV programmes Pause live TV functionTime Shift video bar consists of the following information Press DV, DVD REC or Source on the remote controlBefore Recording About temporary HDD storage Time Shift BufferAuto Chapter Markers Default Recording settingsSetup Menu General and press X to confirm Default Recording QualityOptions This lets you access to specific points on the recordingAuto Chapter MarkerRecording from a DV camcorder Record on Hard DiskRecording from various sources Recording TV programmesRecording from an external device Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player Device will be recorded Instant recordingWatching playback from another device Watch playback from another source during recordingWatching HDD title playback Watching DVD playback EnglishSupported disc types and media speeds Record on Recordable DVDCopying from HDD to a recordable DVD Discs for recordingScreen Recording from the HDDEXT Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV CamcorderTuner CAMTimer recording Showview System Timer RecordingAbout timer recording Rec To Rec ModeEnd TitleSelect OK OK Timer recording manuallySwitch on the TV. Select the correct Video In channel at the TVMenu and press OK Press Timer to exit the menu Changing/ Deleting a timer recordingPress Timer on the remote control Timer schedule appears Playback your HDD recordings Playback from Hard DiskStarting disc playback Playback from DiscPlayable discs Playing an audio CD Playing a DVD video disc Playing a Super Video CDTo select a specific chapter/title marker PBC OffPlaying a MP3 disc English Playing a recordable DVDPlaying a DivX disc File format Playing a picture disc or musical slide showPlayable Jpeg picture disc Searching forward/backward Additional Playback FeaturesPausing playback and step play Changing to another title/ chapter/trackSelecting various repeat functions Using Info optionsChanging the audio soundtrack language English Creating a playlistTime search Changing subtitle language Switching camera anglesPress T/C on the remote control repeatedly to display Use ST keys to select the language and press OK to confirmAbout HDD title edit menu Accessing the HDD title edit menuEdit Recordings HDD To unhide the scenes Dividing a titleHDD title edit mode, use ST keys to Protect/ Unprotect a title Rename a title Lock/Unlock a title EnglishUnlock Edit Recordings Recordable DVD About disc editing menu Accessing disc editing menuOverwrite disc DVD±RWs only Rename disc Erase disc DVD±RWs only EnglishRecord a new title Unlock Disc Playing your recordings DVD±R on other DVD playersMake compatible DVD±RWs only Lock/Unlock disc DVD±RWs onlyEditing video About DVD title editingMenu Append recording Rename title Overwrite title DVD±RW onlyErase title Overwrite from the selected titleAbout video editing Accessing video editing menuCreating chapter markers Selecting a titleSelecting a chapter Changing Index Picture English Hiding an unwanted chapterTo unhide a chapter Unhide Chapter and pressAccessing the Setup Menu Setup Menu OptionsAuto Program Manual Program Menu LanguageCountry Selection TV ShapeStandard Setup settingsDate and time Setup settings SortDate -Time Setting Sort your stored TV channelsTo abort General settings Auto ChapterLpcm Output This setting allows you to select between two levelsLanguage settings Audio Language Spdif OutputReset Menu Settings Screensaver Change PasswordOK on the remote control to confirm Delete HDD Save Time ShiftBuffer HDD Info Space ManagementInstalling the latest software Software UpgradeFrequently Asked Questions Specifications Make sure the AC outlet has power TroubleshootingNo power To switch on the systemProblem Playback Solution Please change a new disc for recording Recorded DVD cannot be played back on another DVD playerDVDs or video cassettes Troubleshooting PCM Pulse Code Modulation. a digital audio encoding system GlossaryDisplay panel symbols/ messages Country VHF UHF DVD Regions TV System GuideLibya Secam B Secam G Lithuania 3139 245 Sgp-0625/31-1 Meet Philips at the Internet