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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

Solution

Recordings are not occurring

– The TV channel you want to record is not stored

as scheduled.

or you selected the wrong program number.

New recordings cannot be

Check TV channels stored.

made.

– If you adjust the clock after you set a timer

 

recording, you have to reset the timer recording.

 

– If the DVD recorder cannot read the disc, you

 

cannot record.

 

– You cannot use the DVD recorder to duplicate

 

copyrighted materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto

 

a DVD±R/±RW.

 

– A finalized DVD±R has been inserted. Change

 

disc.

A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player.

If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe the following ‘minimum recording times’. Recording mode : {HQ} – 5 mins, {SP} – 10 mins, {EP} – 20 mins, {SLP} – 30 mins.

You have to finalize the DVD±R. Refer to chapter “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players” for details.

Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes.

This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video cassettes that have been copy-protected. Even though the picture on the TV is fine, but the recording on a DVD±R/±RW is faulty. This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected DVDs or video cassettes.

The DVD±R/±RW has a limited recording lifetime, please change a new disc for recording.

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DVDR3390 specifications

The Philips DVDR3390 is a versatile and feature-rich DVD recorder that offers a seamless solution for both recording and playback of videos and shows. This device is designed to cater to the needs of home entertainment enthusiasts, enabling users to easily capture their favorite television programs and create personal video libraries.

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