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See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. 16861_dvdr3305_05_eng5.indd 2 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3305, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics...
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
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CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE.
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This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write)
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
DVD+R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To close a disc without finalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is storage space for more recordings.
Contents Frequently Asked Questions ... 7 Care and Safety Information Setup precautions ... 10 Cleaning discs ... 10 About recycling ... 10 General Information ... 11 Introduction ...11 Accessories supplied ...11 Region codes ...11 Basic Connections - DVD recorder Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables 12 Step 2: Connecting the video cable ...13 Option 1: Using Scart socket ...13 Option 2: Using S-Video socket ...13...
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About title editing ... 37 Accessing title editing menu ... 37 Video editing ...37 Rename title ...38 Erase title ...38 Overwrite title (DVD+RW only) ...38 Overwrite from the selected title ...38 Append recording ...38 About video editing ... 39 Accessing video editing menu ... 39 Selecting a title ...
Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location –...
Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programmes or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD+RW or DVD+R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on most of the DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+R discs have to be finalised before...
Basic Connections - DVD recorder VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the DVD recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programmes.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder Option 1 S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN Step 2: Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the DVD recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder STEREO / TV Step 3: Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the DVD recorder is connected to the TV using the scart cable. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in...
Antenna/ cable TV signals Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 12 for the complete connection to your TV.
Optional Connections VHF/UHF RF IN Antenna/cable VHF/UHF RF OUT TV signals Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD+R/+RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the DVD recorder is turned off.
Antenna/cable TV signals VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA...
Optional Connections Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side which provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Using S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In socket Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder.
a STANDBY-ON – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d System display panel – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. PREV / NEXT –...
Remote Control 16861_dvdr3305_05_eng5.indd 20 a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. d : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right, do a forward/reverse search.
m Numeric keypad – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. n REC SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source. o DISC-MENU – Access DVD disc menu or Index Picture screen of a DVD+R/+RW. –...
Getting Started Step 1: Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time.
Step 3: Select the country of your residence Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. Use keys to highlight { System Menu - General } and press . System Menu - General Screen Saver Country...
Getting Started Modifying Channel Information You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. Use keys to highlight Menu - Channel Setup } and press . Use ...
Sorting the TV channels You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme numbers. You can use this function to rearrange all the stored TV channels. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. ...
Getting Started Step 6: Setting the time & date If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. Use keys to select { System Menu - Clock } and press ...
Discs for recording Two different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ ReWritable) – Discs that are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable) –...
Recording (continued) Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This enables you to access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. Use keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press ...
Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress). SOURCE STOP Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Insert a recordable DVD+R/+RW into the DVD recorder. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select { Tuner }, then use ...
Recording (continued) About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can preprogramme up to 8 recordings.
{ Source } – Use keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use keys to select your option. See pages 27~29 on “Recording settings - Default Recording mode”. { Mode } – Use keys to select { Once }, { Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend }...
Recording (continued) Timer recording (VIDEO Plus+ System) ® This is a simple programming system for DVD recorders. To use it, enter the VIDEO Plus+ programming number ® associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start CH003 2 Hour Mode 14/01/05 14.00 CH010 1 Hour Mode 25/01/05...
DVD+R/+RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on an another DVD player. The displayed options in the disc editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc.
Editing/Finalising Recording Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. Press TOP MENU, use keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Editing/Finalising Recording Make compatible (DVD+RW only) The edited DVD+RW may still display the original titles or hidden scenes when played back on other DVD players. This function allows you to make an edited DVD+RW compatible with other players. Press TOP MENU, use keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm.
Editing/Finalising Recording About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) on a recorded DVD+R/+RW. If a DVD+R has been finalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type.
Editing/Finalising Recording Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Editing/Finalising Recording About video editing After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Editing/Finalising Recording Selecting a title It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then use { Title } and press keys to select Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in...
Editing/Finalising Recording Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scene from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. (See previous page on “Insert Chapter Marker”).
Playback Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’ ReWritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD+R (DVD ‘plus’ Recordable); can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)
Starting disc playback Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the DVD recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see page 53).
Playback (continued) Playing a DVD+R/+RW disc Insert a DVD+R/+RW disc. The Index Picture screen appears. Use keys to select a title and press PLAY to start playback. To stop playback, press STOP Helpful Hint: – If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.
Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/ RW, DVD+R/+RW). The disc content menu appears. Use keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
Additional Playback Features Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, Press to go to the next title/chapter/ track.
Additional Playback Features Using T/C options During playback, press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears on the TV. Mode Normal Trick mode Play Title 02/05 Chapter 01/22 Audio 01/02 - OTH Subtitle Angle 01/03 T- Time 00:22:03 - 00:27:24 Use ...
Additional Playback Features Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. ...
Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This option works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. This function can be also accessed via SUBTITLE button on the remote control. Press T/C on the remote control.
DVD System Menu Options Accessing System Menu - General Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. Use keys to select Menu - General } and press to access its options. System Menu - General Screen Saver Country Video Output Format...
DVD System Menu Options Video Output Format The colour system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. In ‘System Menu-General’, use ...
DVD System Menu Options Accessing System Menu - Playback Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. Use keys to select { System Menu - Playback } and press to access its options.
DVD System Menu Options Parental rating level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.
DVD System Menu Options Setting or changing the password You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a pin code. In ‘System Menu-Playback’, use keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) Accessing System Menu - Record See pages 27~29 on “Recording settings”. Accessing System Menu - Language See page 25 on “Setting the language”. Accessing System Menu - Channel Setup See pages 23~25 on “TV channel programming”.
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 No power.
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No TV signal received from the DVD recorder. A DVD+R/+RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. 16861_dvdr3305_05_eng5.indd 57...
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
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COUNTRY LIBYA LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) LUXEMBOURG MADAGASCAR MADEIRA MALAGASY MALAWI MALAYSIA MALI MALTA MARTINIQUE MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MONACO MONGOLIA MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NEPAL NETHERLANDS NETH. ANTILLES NEW CALEDONIA NEW GUINEA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PANAMA PARAGUAY PERU...
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