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Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome HDD & DVD PLAYER / RECORDER WITH DIGITAL TUNER E2H40UD_v4.indd 1 E2H40UD_v4.indd 1 DVDR3575H/37 2008/06/02 13:34:45 2008/06/02 13:34:45...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
525 (480) progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p (480p) DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
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Our representatives will be happy to assist you. For online reference, please visit our web site at http://www. philips.com/welcome Cleaning the cabinet • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
This unit not only plays back the contents on internal HDD, DVD, or CD, but also offers features for you to record on HDD or DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD+RW/- RW (rewritable) and a DVD+R/-R (one-time write).
Compatibility Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel HDD & DVD PLAYER / RECORDER DVDR 3575H ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. STANDBY-ON button Press to turn the unit on and off. 2. Disc tray Place a disc when opening the disc tray.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT ANTENNA AV IN S-VIDEO AV OUT VIDEO OUTPUT 12 11 1. ANTENNA IN jack Use to connect an antenna. 2. VIDEO IN jack (E1) Use to connect external device with a RCA video cable.
- Either side of the center: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 30° - Above: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15° - Below: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30° HDD & DVD PLAYER / RECORDER DVDR 3575H 16feet (5m) 23feet (7m) 30˚...
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. STANDBY-ON y y button • Press to turn the unit on and off. 2. DTV/TV button • Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and analog TV (TV) mode.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3. Title / track / file and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title / track / file number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number.
ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. VHF / UHF antenna cable TV company...
RF MODULATOR CONNECTION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a commercially available stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below.
CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.) satellite dish cable TV...
CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. analog audio AUDIO IN audio cable this unit HDMI OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT AV OUT COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM AV OUT AV OUT Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:...
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HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal Press [HDMI] Press [HDMI] Press [HDMI] Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is not supported by display device will be skipped. Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital...
CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection stereo system analog audio input jacks RCA audio cable VIDEO VIDEO HDMI OUT...
Refer to your TV’s user manual for details. • If more than 10 minutes have past since you have turned on the unit, you may see the PHILIPS screen saver instead of “Initial Setup” menu. PHILIPS screen saver: Proceed to step 2 in “INITIAL SETTING”...
This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [INFO].
Title/File Name Information Title Name Information Title Name My Title File Name Information File Name My File 1. Displays title/file name. Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information Artist Name Information Artist Name Title Name Information Title Name 1. Indicates artist/title information (only when available) •...
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General Setting Playback Display Parental Lock Video Disc Audio Recording Disc Menu Language Clock Audio Language Channel Subtitle Language DivX Angle Icon HDMI Still Mode Reset All Variable Skip / Replay Disc Edit / HDD Menu / Dubbing / CD Playback Mode <Disc Edit menu (DVD+RW)>...
Switching HDD / DVD Mode Because this unit is a combination of HDD and DVD recorder, you must first select which component (output mode) you wish to operate. HDD mode Press [HDD] to activate the HDD component. DVD mode Press [DVD] to activate the DVD component. DVD button HDD button HDD &...
INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 26 E2H40UD_v4.indd 26 Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” on page 21 to display “Initial Setup” menu.
CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Auto Channel Scan HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • If the auto channel preset is canceled during presetting, some channels not yet preset may not be received.
Adding / Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding channel is only available for the analog TV channels. Make sure • You perform “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels.
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ANALOG Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CH ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • Use [{ / B] to cycle through all the channels including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons] to select a channel directly.
SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 31. Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station.
Manual Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately. Note •...
This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Selecting TV Audio HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • You cannot change the audio language for the timer recording of digital TV broadcasting.
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Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 34 E2H40UD_v4.indd 34 TUNER SETTINGS Analog TV Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK].
DTV Closed Caption Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • Even if you set “DTV CC” to anything other than “OFF”, its effect will temporarily be canceled while recording.
Closed Caption Style Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 36 E2H40UD_v4.indd 36 TUNER SETTINGS Digital TV Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].
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Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting”...
INFORMATION ON RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/ DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times. DVD-RW/-R will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit.
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INFORMATION ON RECORDING Recording Mode You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. Recording Recording Video/sound Disc size quality mode time 18 min 36 min 45 min 8cm Disc 54 min...
BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title list is automatically converted to our style.
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 41 E2H40UD_v4.indd 41 If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc).
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BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC I] to start recording. “I HDD” or “I DVD” will be displayed for 5 seconds. e.g.) DVD Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F] ] or [REC I] again to restart recording.
TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 36 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • If you are recording to a disc, insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space.
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Use [K / L / s / B] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then press [B]. Date Start FEB/20 - - : - - 10 : 30AM REC To Mode DTV125. 1 2h00m Use [K / L / s / B] to select analog (“- - -”) / digital (“DTV”) mode or external input (E1 / E2), then press [B].
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How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog CATV For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ •...
Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • When recording to a DVD, if a disc is not inserted, the unit will perform the alternate recording to the HDD (refer to page 44).
SPECIAL RECORDING Pause Live TV HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • If you press [PAUSE LIVE TV] when the unit is in DVD mode, the output mode will automatically be switched to HDD, and the unit will start the time shift playback of the title being recorded.
Overwriting from the Beginning of the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list.
Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...
Information on Dubbing You can dub the contents of the HDD to DVD or vice verse. Before you start dubbing, refer to page 38 to see the recording compatibility. Guide to Dubbing Menu Display Dubbing List Delete All Dubbing Start 1 Dubbing direction 2 Dubbing menu 3 Remaining recordable space...
(4-pin) cable cable to E2 & E3 IN HDD & DVD PLAYER / RECORDER DVDR 3575H Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 • RCA video cable x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.
Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 51. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 52 E2H40UD_v4.indd 52 DUBBING If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2.
Information on DV Dubbing This function helps you to easily dub the contents in the DVC (digital video camcorder) to HDD or DVD. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit if the DVC is in video mode. Guide to DV and On-Screen Display 1) Connect your DVC to the DV-IN jack on the front panel using a DV cable.
DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 51 for connection instructions. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 54 E2H40UD_v4.indd 54 DUBBING Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to HDD): • Make sure your DVC is in video mode. Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to DVD): •...
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Press [PLAY B] to start playing back the DVC, and find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Press [STOP C] when you come to the desired start point. Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The dubbing will start.
Selected Title Dubbing HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 56 E2H40UD_v4.indd 56 DUBBING Preparing for dubbing (HDD to DVD): • Insert a recordable DVD. Preparing for dubbing (DVD to HDD): • Insert a disc to be dubbed. Press [SETUP] in stop mode. Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK].
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Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. e.g.) HDD Title List ABCDE 12:00AM (10:00:00) JAN/ 1/07 CH10 SP The title is now registered in the dubbing list. Repeat steps 4 to 5 until you register all the titles to be dubbed.
One Title Dubbing (HDD to DVD only) This function lets you select one specific title from the title list for dubbing. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 58 E2H40UD_v4.indd 58 DUBBING Preparing for dubbing: • Insert a recordable DVD. Press [HDD] first. Press [TITLE].
PROTECTING A DISC To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note To cancel the disc protection: • When you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc Protect ON OFF”...
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.
PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 61 E2H40UD_v4.indd 61 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to...
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below.
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INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK PBC (playback control) for Video CD You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver. 2.0 of video CD standard with PBC function.
BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating PBC (playback control) function (page 63). E2H40UD_v4.indd 64 E2H40UD_v4.indd 64 If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2.
Playback from the Title List HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • Some discs may start playback automatically. • You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B] instead of [OK] at step 3. E2H40UD_v4.indd 65 E2H40UD_v4.indd 65 BASIC PLAYBACK If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2.
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Note for DVD title list If you want to see disc information, press [{ ] when the first page of the title list is displayed or press [ K ] when the first title is selected but not when “Play”, “Edit” or “Overwrite”...
Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 62 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc.
Playing Back a USB Device with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files You can play back the contents in a USB device. HDD & DVD PLAYER / RECORDER DVDR 3575H Note • If you turn on the unit by pressing [OPEN/CLOSE A], the disc tray will not open if the unit is in the USB mode.
Playing Back a DivX® HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 69 E2H40UD_v4.indd 69 BASIC PLAYBACK Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 62 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc.
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It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX® Certified product • Playable codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x, DivX®4.x, DivX®5.x • Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30 fps 720 x 576 @25 fps •...
Using the Title / Disc Menu DVD or video CD with PBC function may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc. Press [DVD] first. 1) Insert a disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc).
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last.
Step by Step Playback 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 2) Press [NEXT ] repeatedly. Playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time when you press [NEXT ] with the sound muted. To play back step by step backward: Press [PREV ] repeatedly.
Zoom 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK].
Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired repeat type, then...
Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].
Title / Chapter Search Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. •...
Time Search 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to When time search is not available, counter are not displayed.
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case.
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 second or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.
INFORMATION ON EDITING Guide to a Title List Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the HDD or the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [HDD], then press [TITLE].
INFORMATION ON EDITING Edit Menu Media Available Futures Putting names on titles Deleting a title Deleting selected titles Deleting a scene of a title Adding / deleting chapter marks Hiding chapters Protecting a title Dividing a title Setting an index picture Finalizing a disc Making edits compatible Putting name on disc...
Deleting a Title You can delete a title which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the title once deleted cannot be brought back. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, the available disc space will increase only when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted.
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Use [K / L] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. P l a y E d i t NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP O v e r w r i t e NOV/21/07 0:20:44 NOV/22/07 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP Use [K / L] to select “Title Delete”, then press [OK].
Deleting Selected Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back. Press [HDD], then press [TITLE]. Use [K / L / { / B] to select any title, then press [OK].
Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 82 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [OK].
Chapter Marks (Add) You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note for adding or deleting chapter marks • Maximum number of chapter marks in a title is 99 (for HDD/DVD) and the maximum number of chapter marks in total is no limit (for HDD) / 254 (for DVD).
Chapter Marks (Delete) HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • You cannot delete the chapter mark 1. E2H40UD_v4.indd 88 E2H40UD_v4.indd 88 EDITING To delete a chapter mark: Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 82 to display “Edit”...
Chapter Marks (Delete All) HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 89 E2H40UD_v4.indd 89 EDITING To delete all chapter marks: Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 82 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK].
Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • If an internal HDD or a DVD contains the maximum number of titles (HDD: 600, DVD+RW/-RW: 49), you cannot divide any titles. •...
Deleting a Scene of a Title You can delete a specific part of a title. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • When you search for the start/end point at step 3/4, you can also use the special playback functions such as [NEXT ], [FFW D] etc.
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With “Preview” highlighted, press [OK] to preview the result. Before and after 5 seconds of the deleted scene can be previewed every time you press [OK]. • If you are not satisfied with the result, use [K / L] to go back to “Start” or “End”, and try setting them again.
Protecting a Title To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in “Edit” menu. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 93 E2H40UD_v4.indd 93 EDITING Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 82 to display “Edit”...
Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • ”Hidden” will be displayed in the preview window while previewing the hidden chapter. • When you make all chapters in the title “Hidden”, “Hidden”...
Setting an Index Picture You can set your desired scene as an index picture for each title. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • If the selected picture for an index picture is overwritten, the index picture is reset to the first scene of the title.
Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • You cannot select “Disc Edit” when finalized DVD+R or DVD-R is inserted. E2H40UD_v4.indd 96 E2H40UD_v4.indd 96 EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc.
Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • When you select “Yes” at step 4, all contents of the disc will be erased. E2H40UD_v4.indd 97 E2H40UD_v4.indd 97 EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP].
Making Edits Compatible If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 98 E2H40UD_v4.indd 98 EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP].
Deleting All Titles in HDD HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 99 E2H40UD_v4.indd 99 EDITING Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD Menu”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select the desired type of deletion, then press [OK].
LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Playback Parental Lock Pages 103-106 Disc Audio Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon...
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Setup Items (highlight is the default) Display CC Style Pages 107-108 Pages 35-37 V-Chip0 0 Video Progressive Scan Pages 109-110 TV Aspect Video Input Page 51 Recording Auto Chapter Page 40 Auto Finalize Page 61 Make Recording Compatible Page 40 E2H40UD_v4.indd 101 E2H40UD_v4.indd 101 LIST OF SETTINGS...
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Setup Items (highlight is the default) Clock Clock Setting Pages 30-31 Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time Channel Auto Channel Preset Pages 27-29 Manual Channel Preset TV Audio Select Pages 33-34 DivX DivX®VOD Page 111 DivX Subtitle HDMI Format Page 112 HDMI Audio RGB Range Reset All...
Playback HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 103 E2H40UD_v4.indd 103 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK].
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Playback (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
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Playback (cont’d) Disc Audio Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Disc Audio Dynamic Range Control Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) (DVD only) Set to “ON”...
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Playback (cont’d) Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) Set the subtitle language. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Subtitle Language English French Spanish Other Your setting will be activated. If “Other” is selected for using [the Number buttons]. Code Input •...
Display HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 107 E2H40UD_v4.indd 107 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK].
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Display (cont’d) OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. OSD Language English Français Español Your setting will be activated. Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Set the time to activate the screen saver function on the TV screen.
Video HDD & DVD RECORDER E2H40UD_v4.indd 109 E2H40UD_v4.indd 109 SETUPS Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK].
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Video (cont’d) Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to “ON”. 1) Use [K / L] to select “ON“, then press [OK].
DivX® HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. • Audio language setting may not be available to some discs. • You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD also from the disc menu if it is available.
HDMI HDD & DVD RECORDER Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. 112 EN 112 EN E2H40UD_v4.indd 112 E2H40UD_v4.indd 112 SETUPS Use [K / L] to select a desired item,...
Reset All Reset the setting to default. HDD & DVD RECORDER Note • The settings listed below will remain unchanged even after resetting to the factory default. – OSD language setting – Channel setting – Clock setting – Parental lock setting –...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom The power does not turn on.
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Certain functions of the DVC cannot operate. DV audio signal cannot be switched. No image from HDMI connection. TV channels cannot be changed. Only specific channels do not appear. The external input channels (such as E1, E2 or E3) cannot be skipped. The image from the external device cannot be displayed or recorded.
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TV aspect ratio does not match your TV screen. Playback picture is distorted. Color of the picture is abnormal. There is no sound, or no subtitle. Playback does not start from the beginning. Playback is impossible. HDD playback suddenly stops. Playback cannot be performed.
Titles cannot be edited or deleted. The capacity of the disc doesn’t increase even if the recorded program is deleted. Dubbing cannot be executed. The remote control does not function. • No batteries in the remote or the batteries may be weak. Replace the Frequently Asked Questions –...
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Error message Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.
Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square);...
SPECIFICATIONS General System Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recording discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Tuner Tuning system Channel coverage (ATSC / NTSC) Terrestrial...
Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.
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PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp E2H40UD_v4.indd 124 E2H40UD_v4.indd 124 P.O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA30006 0026 P.O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA 30006 00296 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/welcome...