Philips DVDR3435V/37 user manual Features

VCR mode

Features 7

This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording DVD mode VCR mode

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/R discs, these discs are formatted with DVD+VR mode.

Up to 8 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also avail- able.

Hiding unwanted chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters without permission, you can hide chapters.

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):

You can divide a title into two or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [DVD REC I] or [VCR REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours for DVD, and 8 hours for VCR. The unit will automatically turn off when the recording time you set is reached.

The VCR Plus+ system:

You can program the automatic timer recording using the Plus Code programming numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide magazine.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected.

You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.

DV Dubbing:

This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the Digital Video Camcorder (DVC) to DVDs or videotapes.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically.

DVD mode

Automatic Chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in the Setup menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title list making:

The unit makes title list with the index automatically.

Compatibility DVD mode

Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalize the discs recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in other DVD players.

Others

Progressive Scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.

Symbol in this User Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

*DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit.

Symbol Description

DVD-VAvailable to DVD-Video discs

DVD+RW Available to DVD+RW discs

Automatic finalizing (DVD+R, DVD-RW/R only):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.

Play DVD mode

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is com- patible with Dolby Digital, you are allowed to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search func- tion. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Virtual Surround System:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back an MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG disc:

You can enjoy MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or JPEG files which are recorded on CD-RW/R.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing DVD mode

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / Clearing chapter marks:

You can set/clear chapter marks on titles.

DVD+R	Available to DVD+R discs
DL	Available to DVD+R DL discs
DVD+R
+VR	Available to DVD-RW discs formatted
DVD-RW	with DVD+VR mode
+VR	Available to DVD-R discs formatted with
DVD-R	DVD+VR mode
Video	Available to DVD-RW discs (Video
DVD-RW	mode, Finalized)
Video	Available to DVD-R discs (Video mode,
DVD-R	Finalized)
Video CD	Available to Video CDs
CD	Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3

MP3 files

MediaTM	Available to CD-RW/R discs with
Windows
Audio	Windows Media™ Audio files

Available to CD-RW/R discs with JPEG

JPEG files

DivX	Available to DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R
	and CD-RW/R discs with DivX® files
	Available to VHS tapes. Use only
VCR
	tapes marked with this unit.

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