Philips DVDR3455H Product Information, Introduction, Accessories supplied, Region codes

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Product Information

Introduction

This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD) and you can record more than 250 hours of video.

Note: These values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for the operations of this recorder and time shifting.

With both recordable DVD and high capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the flexibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.

Furthermore, you can take advantage of features like ‘Instant Replay’, or ‘Pause Live TV’, see the chapter “Control TV programs” for more details.

Before you can 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 operations of the recorder.

Helpful Hints:

If you have any questions or if problems occur during operation, see the chapter ‘Troubleshooting’.

If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail 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

Audio/Video (AV) cables

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 1 DVDs or DVDs

ALL

manufactured to be played in

 

all regions ‘ALL’. DVDs from

1

other regions cannot be

played on this recorder.

 

Copyright notice

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs, 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 HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder Dear Philips product owner Proof of PurchaseOnly use attachments/accessories Do not install near any heat sourcesSpecified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart, standDeclaration of Conformity Index Español Français EnglishEnglish Français Español 164 Table of Contents Table of Contents Setup precautions Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs HDD Hard Disk Drive handling careProduct Information Accessories suppliedIntroduction Region codes‘Instant Replay’ Special Features ‘Time Shift Buffer’‘Pause Live TV’ ‘Direct Recording to DVD’Jacks behind the flap Main UnitRemote Control DVD TimerHDD SelectOperate the system Using the remote control toConnecting the antenna cables Basic Recorder ConnectionsIf your TV is equipped with an Antenna In RF in jack only Option 1 Using Video Cvbs jack Connecting the video cableOption 2 Using S-Video jack Option 3 Using Component VideoThis connection enables you to listen to the sound Connecting the audio cablesOption 1 Using an audio cable Option 2 Using a coaxial cableOptional Connections TV has only an antenna input jackOhm or RF in and does not have any audio/video jacks Only Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverExample only Connecting to a VCR or other similar deviceOr Satellite Receiver LishConnecting a camcorder to the front jacks Option 1 Using the DV in jackOption 2 Using the S-VIDEO In or Video In jack To stop playback, press Stop or Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card readerInstallation and Setup Setup Menu General and and pressUse ST keys to highlight Nglish OK on the remote controlPress Setup Setup menu appears Use ST keys to highlight Setting the language Setting the time & dateSetup Menu Language and press X to access the menu Setup Menu Date / Time and press X to access the menuLanguage Language settingsControl TV programs Switching on to TV programPause live TV function Instant Replay functionBefore Recording About temporary HDD storage Time Shift BufferIcon which shows the status of the time shift buffer Accessing the HDD Hard Disk Storage Setup Menu Setup Menu HDD and press X to access the menuTo exit, press W Buffer Save Time ShiftHDD Info SpaceSetup Menu General and press X to confirm Default Recording QualityAuto Chapter Markers Auto Chapter MarkersRecord Quality Recording from a DV camcorder Record on Hard DiskRecording TV programs Unrecordable picturesRecording from an external device Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player EXT CAMPress RECâ to start recording You can use this function to avoid any unwanted recordingRecord on DVD Recordable Disc Copying from HDD to a recordable DVDDiscs for recording Recording from various sources Recording from the HDDScreen Press Source repeatedly to select from the various options Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV CamcorderInput source from TV programs Edit Recordings Recordable DVDYesDVDTM AboutYesDVDTMCreating aYesDVDTM disc Setup Menu Video and press YesDVDTM setup and software registrationPrinting aYesDVDTM customized case coversheet Before you startEnable YesDVD TM functions This allows you access to specific points on the recordingYesDVD Purchase YesDVD SoftwareClick Activate YesDVDTM About timer recording Timer RecordingTimer recording VCR Plus+ System To make a timer recording, your recorder needs to knowSelect OK OK If you are recording directly to a Rec To Timer recording manuallyPress Timer to exit the menu Changing/ Deleting a timer recordingPlayback your HDD recordings Playback from Hard DiskStarts playback Stops playbackPlayback from Disc Playable discsInserting a disc Playing a DVD video disc Starting disc playbackPlaying a Super Video CD Playing an audio CDInsert a MP3 CD Disc content menu appears Playing a DivX discPlaying a MP3 disc English Playing a picture disc or musical slide show Playable Jpeg picture discFile format Playing from a USB flash drive /USB memory card reader Pausing playback and step play Additional Playback FeaturesChanging to another title/ chapter/track Searching forward/backwardSelecting various repeat function Using Display optionsChanging the audio soundtrack language English Programming disc tracksPress T/C on the remote control repeatedly to display Changing subtitle language Switching camera anglesUse ST keys to select the language and press OK to confirm Time searchAccessing the HDD title edit menu Edit Recordings HDDAbout HDD title edit menu Ish Dividing a titleHDD title edit mode, use ST keys to To unhide the scenesLeft of the cursor English Rename a titleCharacters Lower case charactersEdit Recordings Recordable DVD About disc edit menu Accessing disc editing menuSelect Yesok Rename disc Erase disc DVD±RWs only NglishOr Nook To abort, then press OK To confirm Record a new titleLock/Unlock disc DVD±RWs only Playing your recordings DVD±R on other DVD playersDisc is locked for this recorder only Unlock DiscAbout DVD title editing MenuEditing video Overwrite from the selected title Rename title Overwrite title DVD±RW onlyAppend recording Erase titleAbout video editing Accessing video editing menuSelecting a title Creating chapter markersSelecting a chapter To unhide a chapter English Hiding an unwanted chapterUnhide Chapter and press Changing Index PictureAccessing the Setup Menu Setup Menu OptionsTV Shape PAL43 LB 43 PSDivX Video on YesDVD TM settings for detailsDemand Full version of YesDVD. See the chapter YesDVD TMScreensaver Reset Menu settingsExposure to a static image for too long One of the optionsSpdif Output This setting allows you to select between two levelsLpcm Lpcm OutputInstalling the latest firmware Firmware UpgradeFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Insert the disc with the label facing up Disc does not playOr Region 1 in order to play on this recorder Or replace a new oneEng Specifications Component Video Out Jacks Jacks on GlossaryDisplay panel symbols/ messages Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year