Philips DVDR3455H user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

Problem (General)		Solution
No power.	–	Press STANDBY-ON key on the front of the recorder to turn
		on the system.
	–	Make sure the AC outlet has power.

The recorder does not respond.

Remote control does not work.

–There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then reconnect and switch on the recorder again..

–Aim the remote control directly at the iR sensor on the front of the recorder (not towards TV).

–Remove any obstacles between the recorder and remote control.

–Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

	No picture.	– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for
	No picture.	the recorder. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press

		the channel down key on your TV’s remote control until you
		see the TV program.
		– Check the video connection between the recorder and the TV.
	No sound.	– Check the recorder audio connections. Read chapter “Basic
		Recorder Connections - Connecting the audio cables” for
		details.
		– Set the option for digital audio output correctly, based on the
		device you have connected to the recorder. Read chapter
		“Setup Menu Options - AUDIO settings” for details.
	No TV signal received from	– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.
	the recorder.	– Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Installation and Setup -
		Setting your TV channel programs” for details.

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Contents HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder Proof of Purchase Dear Philips product ownerDo not install near any heat sources Only use attachments/accessoriesSpeciﬁed by the manufacturer Use only with the cart, standDeclaration of Conformity Español Français English IndexEnglish Français Español 164 Table of Contents Table of Contents Care and Safety Information Setup precautionsCleaning discs HDD Hard Disk Drive handling careAccessories supplied Product InformationIntroduction Region codesSpecial Features ‘Time Shift Buffer’ ‘Instant Replay’‘Pause Live TV’ ‘Direct Recording to DVD’Main Unit Jacks behind the flapRemote Control Timer DVDHDD SelectUsing the remote control to Operate the systemBasic Recorder Connections Connecting the antenna cablesIf your TV is equipped with an Antenna In RF in jack only Connecting the video cable Option 1 Using Video Cvbs jackOption 2 Using S-Video jack Option 3 Using Component VideoConnecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the soundOption 1 Using an audio cable Option 2 Using a coaxial cableTV has only an antenna input jack Optional ConnectionsOhm or RF in and does not have any audio/video jacks Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver OnlyConnecting to a VCR or other similar device Example onlyLish Or Satellite ReceiverOption 1 Using the DV in jack Connecting a camcorder to the front jacksOption 2 Using the S-VIDEO In or Video In jack Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader To stop playback, press Stop orSetup Menu General and and press Installation and SetupUse ST keys to highlight OK on the remote control NglishSetting the language Setting the time & date Press Setup Setup menu appears Use ST keys to highlightSetup Menu Language and press X to access the menu Setup Menu Date / Time and press X to access the menuLanguage settings LanguageSwitching on to TV program Control TV programsPause live TV function Instant Replay functionAbout temporary HDD storage Time Shift Buffer Before RecordingIcon which shows the status of the time shift buffer Setup Menu HDD and press X to access the menu Accessing the HDD Hard Disk Storage Setup MenuTo exit, press W Save Time Shift BufferHDD Info SpaceDefault Recording Quality Setup Menu General and press X to confirmAuto Chapter Markers Markers Auto ChapterRecord Quality Record on Hard Disk Recording from a DV camcorderRecording TV programs Unrecordable picturesRecording from an external device Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player CAM EXTPress RECâ to start recording You can use this function to avoid any unwanted recordingCopying from HDD to a recordable DVD Record on DVD Recordable DiscDiscs for recording Recording from the HDD Recording from various sourcesScreen Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV Camcorder Press Source repeatedly to select from the various optionsInput source from TV programs Edit Recordings Recordable DVDAboutYesDVDTM YesDVDTMCreating aYesDVDTM disc YesDVDTM setup and software registration Setup Menu Video and pressPrinting aYesDVDTM customized case coversheet Before you startThis allows you access to specific points on the recording Enable YesDVD TM functionsYesDVD Purchase YesDVD SoftwareClick Activate YesDVDTM Timer Recording About timer recordingTimer recording VCR Plus+ System To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to knowSelect OK OK Timer recording manually If you are recording directly to a Rec ToChanging/ Deleting a timer recording Press Timer to exit the menuPlayback from Hard Disk Playback your HDD recordingsStarts playback Stops playbackPlayable discs Playback from DiscInserting a disc Starting disc playback Playing a DVD video discPlaying a Super Video CD Playing an audio CDPlaying a DivX disc Insert a MP3 CD Disc content menu appearsPlaying a MP3 disc Playable Jpeg picture disc English Playing a picture disc or musical slide showFile format Playing from a USB flash drive /USB memory card reader Additional Playback Features Pausing playback and step playChanging to another title/ chapter/track Searching forward/backwardUsing Display options Selecting various repeat functionEnglish Programming disc tracks Changing the audio soundtrack languageChanging subtitle language Switching camera angles Press T/C on the remote control repeatedly to displayUse ST keys to select the language and press OK to confirm Time searchEdit Recordings HDD Accessing the HDD title edit menuAbout HDD title edit menu Dividing a title IshHDD title edit mode, use ST keys to To unhide the scenesEnglish Rename a title Left of the cursorCharacters Lower case charactersAbout disc edit menu Accessing disc editing menu Edit Recordings Recordable DVDRename disc Erase disc DVD±RWs only Nglish Select YesokOr Nook To abort, then press OK To confirm Record a new titlePlaying your recordings DVD±R on other DVD players Lock/Unlock disc DVD±RWs onlyDisc is locked for this recorder only Unlock DiscMenu About DVD title editingEditing video Rename title Overwrite title DVD±RW only Overwrite from the selected titleAppend recording Erase titleAccessing video editing menu About video editingCreating chapter markers Selecting a titleSelecting a chapter English Hiding an unwanted chapter To unhide a chapterUnhide Chapter and press Changing Index PictureSetup Menu Options Accessing the Setup MenuPAL TV Shape43 LB 43 PSYesDVD TM settings for details DivX Video onDemand Full version of YesDVD. See the chapter YesDVD TMReset Menu settings ScreensaverExposure to a static image for too long One of the optionsThis setting allows you to select between two levels Spdif OutputLpcm Lpcm OutputFirmware Upgrade Installing the latest firmwareFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Disc does not play Insert the disc with the label facing upOr Region 1 in order to play on this recorder Or replace a new oneEng Specifications Glossary Component Video Out Jacks Jacks onDisplay panel symbols/ messages Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year