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DVD Player/ Recorder User Manual Руководство пользователя dvdr3383_eu_cover.indd 1 dvdr3383_eu_cover.indd 1 DVDR3383 2006-09-27 6:33:46 PM 2006-09-27 6:33:46 PM...
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2 dvdr3383_eu_cover.indd 2 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3383, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt fi nnes på...
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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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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 Product Information ... 9 Introduction ...9 Accessories supplied ...9 Region codes ...9 Copyright notice ...9 Product Overview Remote Control ... 10 Using the remote control ...12 Main Unit ...
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Playback Playback ... 31 Playable discs ...31 Inserting a disc ...31 Starting disc playback ...32 Additional Playback Features ... 36 Changing to another chapter/track ...36 Pausing playback and step play ...36 Searching forwards/backwards...36 Using T/C options ...37 Edit Recordings Editing/ Finalising Recording ...40 About disc editing ...
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 qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –...
Introduction Your Philips 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 DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be fi nalised before they can be played back on other DVD players.
Remote Control a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switches to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. dvdr3383_eu_eng_26271.indd 10 dvdr3383_eu_eng_26271.indd 10 c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system menu. : Cursor keys for moving to the left/right or making a forward/reverse search.
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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. –...
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries of type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. Select the source you want to control by pressing the REC SOURCE key on the remote control.
a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d System display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. (PREV) / (NEXT) >...
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA EXT 2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the 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.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections EXT 2 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using a SCART cable Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the...
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN STEREO / TV Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in...
CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA ANTENNA-IN TV-OUT 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), see the section “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Connecting the antenna cables”...
Step 2: Optional Connections ANTENNA CABLE SATELLITE AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN 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 recorder is turned off.
Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA AUX - I/O TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN 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-IN...
Step 2: Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right and provides convenient connections for a camcorder.
Before you start... When you complete the connections and switch on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system menu features to programme TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.
Step 3: Installation and Setup 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. keys to highlight { System Menu - General } and press System Menu - General Screen Saver Country...
Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting the date & time If the 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. keys to select { System Menu - Clock } and press to confi rm.
Recording Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this recorder: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data has been erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) –...
RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during Auto Chapter recording. This helps you to access specifi c points on the Marker recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. This allows you access to specifi c points on the recording.
Recording (continued) Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress). SOURCE STOP Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel on the TV. Insert a DVD±R/±RW into the recorder. Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select { Tuner }, then use keys to select the TV channel you...
About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and start recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can pre- programme up to 8 recordings.
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Recording (continued) keys to select an entry in the menu and press to enter its options. { Source } – Use keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use keys to select your option. See the chapter “Recording – RECORD settings - Default Recording mode”.
Timer recording (S System) This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the S programming number associated with your television programme. You can fi nd this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the recorder for programming is contained in the programming number.
Recording (continued) Changing/ Deleting a timer recording Switch on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule appears. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start End CH003 14/01/06 11.00 12.30 CH010 25/01/06 02.00...
Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over again. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents...
Playback (continued) Starting disc playback Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialogue appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (See the chapter “DVD System Menu Options –...
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Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc. The Index Picture screen appears. 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..
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Playback (continued) Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected list automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW). The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
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® Playing a DivX disc This DVD system supports the playback ® of DivX movies which you have copied from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW. Insert a DivX ® disc. The disc content menu appears. ® If the DivX movie contains external subtitles, you have to fi rst select the subtitle fi le from the fi le list.
Additional Playback Features Changing to another chapter/track When a disc contains more than one chapter or track, you can change to a different chapter or track as follows. During playback, Press to go to the next chapter/ > track. Press to return to the start of the previous 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 Play Trick mode 02/05 Title Chapter 01/22 Audio 01/02 - OTH Subtitle 01/03 Angle Title 00:22:03 / 01:27:24 keys to select the setting you want to adjust.
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Additional Playback Features Creating a playlist You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears.
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Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want during playback of the DVD. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc. Alternatively, Press T/C on the remote control.
Editing/ Finalising Recording About disc editing This recorder offers various disc editing options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorded DVD±R/±RW from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available when you play the disc on an another DVD player.
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Editing/ Finalising Recording Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. Press TOP MENU, then use 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 playbacked on other DVD players. This function ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. Press TOP MENU, then use select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confi rm.
Editing/ Finalising Recording About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc.
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Editing/ Finalising Recording Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Editing/ Finalising Recording About video editing After a recording has been made, this 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 a title (recording) into two. When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
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Editing/ Finalising Recording Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles on the disc. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then use keys to select { Title } and press Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK.
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Editing/ Finalising Recording Hiding unwanted scenes You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping commercials) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the start and end of the scene you want to hide. ( See previous page on “Creating Chapter Markers”).
DVD System Menu Options Accessing the System Menu The system menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on TV. keys to highlight a menu item and press to access its options.
DVD System Menu Options GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Screen Saver A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. 1) Use 2) Press OK to confi rm your selection. Country Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning.
DVD System Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you have connected. 1) Use 2) Press OK to confi rm your selection. Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete Parental Rating disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
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DVD System Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Rating Level DVDs that are rated higher than the level you have selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit pin code. Helpful hints: – –...
DVD System Menu Options RECORD settings Auto Chapter Insert chapter markers within a title during recording. Marker This allows you access to specifi c points on the recording. See the chapter “Recording – RECORD settings”. Default Recording Defi ne your preferred source of recording. The default source is Source selected when the recorder is switched on.
DVD System Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Channel Search Automatically scan all the receivable analogue local TV channels and store these channels on the recorder. System Menu - Channel Setup Channel Search Search Modify Channel Information Edit Sort Channels Sort Modify Channel Adjust a stored TV channel to your preference, improve the Information...
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DVD System Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings (continued) Modify Channel Information Channel Name P001/Ch003 Scan mode Frequency Frequency 55.26MHz TV System PAL B/G NICAM Audio DUAL A Decoder Skip Fine-tune Cancel 3) To confi rm all settings, select Sort Channels Sort Channels 1) Use P001...
DVD System Menu Options CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Date (dd/mm/yy) different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Time (hh:mm:ss) different entry fi elds, then press OK to confi rm. Date-Time Setting You can choose to enable/disable the automatic setting of date and time.
The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your recorder.
– Press CH to search for the same TV channel which may have a clearer picture. – Exit from any on-screen menu until you see the Philips wallpaper – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording, then press EJECT on the set.
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Problem (Playback) Disc does not play. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi system or amplifi er. ® Unable to play DivX movies. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player.
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Troubleshooting Problem (Recording) The wrong TV channel was decoded (recorded) after you programmed a recording ® using the S system. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality...
Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c 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 horizon- tal vs.
The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00:00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video – Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode).