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Philips DVDR3400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVDR3400 DVD Player/ Recorder User Manual Manuel D’utilisation Manual de Instrucciones...
  • Page 2 Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport to ensure:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 4 61 degrees (CD) For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD RECORDER DVDR3400 Serial No. _______________...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 Special features ...10 Product Overview Main Unit ... 11 Remote Control ...
  • Page 7 Edit Recordings Editing/ Finalizing Recording ...48 About disc editing ... 48 Accessing disc editing menu ... 48 Playing your recordings on other DVD players (DVD±R only) ... 50 About title editing ...51 Accessing title editing menu ...51 About video editing ...53 Accessing video editing menu ...53...

  • Page 8: Care And Safety Information

    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 –...

  • Page 9: Product Information

    Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record TV programs or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make with this recorder will playback on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. DVD±R discs have to be fi nalized before they can be played back on other DVD players.

  • Page 10: Special Features

    The DivX code is a video codec developed by DivXNetworks Inc., that compresses digital video to small sizes while retaining relatively high visual quality. Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual media’ recording – the ability to create recordings on + and - discs (DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/-RW.)

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. Disc tray ç OPEN/CLOSE – Opens/closes the disc tray. System display panel – Show information about the current status of the recorder. (PREV) / (NEXT) > – Go to the previous/next chapter or track. Press and hold to make a forward/ reverse search.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control SOURCE SOURCE OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE TOOLS TOOLS ç REPEAT REPEAT CLEAR CLEAR SELECT SELECT ZOOM ZOOM DISC MENU DISC MENU PLAY/P Y/PAUSE AUSE REC MODE REC MODE TIMER TIMER EDIT EDIT – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode.
  • Page 13 – Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. TV VOL +/ - – Adjusts the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only.) TV MUTE H – Mutes the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only.)

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries of type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. SOURCE SOURCE TV/DVD...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections SATELLITE CABLE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using this 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...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO Option 1 Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from this recorder. You need to choose only one of the options below to make your video connection.
  • Page 17 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Option 4 VIDEO (CVBS) COMPONENT VIDEO EXT 3 COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C) (DIGITAL AUDIO) Option 4: Using a HDMI cable HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that allows pure digital video transmission without the loss of image quality.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 EXT 3 EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (Y/C) Option 2 DIGITAL IN AV amplifi er/ receiver Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from this recorder.

  • Page 19: Step 2 : Optional Connections

    SATELLITE CABLE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) Back of an RF TO TV Modulator (Example only) VIDEO ANT IN TV has only an antenna input jack Use this connection if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF IN) and does not have any audio/video jacks.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver only has an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV), See “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections –...

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO CABLE AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF RF OUT SATELLITE ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) 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.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA Front Panel of recorder VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver. Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the ANTENNA-IN the recorder to the RF OUT jack on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Step 2: Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the fl ap on the right which provides convenient connections. Option 1: Using the DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Usb Fl Ash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting a USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader You can view the contents of a USB fl ash drive / USB memory card reader through this recorder and record the contents onto DVD±R/±RW. See the chapter “Recording –...

  • Page 25: Step 3: Installation And Setup

    Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn 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 setup menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.

  • Page 26: Setting Your Tv Channel Programs

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting your TV channel programs Before the recorder can start recording the TV channel programs, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder. Tuner settings can only be changed when there is no disc in the disc tray.

  • Page 27: Setting The Date & Time

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting the date & time This recorder has an automatic date and time setting feature. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, you can further adjust the clock settings. In setup menu, use keys to select { Setup Menu - Clock } and press...

  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording Discs for recording Several different types of recordable DVD 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 is erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) –...

  • Page 29: Recording Settings

    IMPORTANT! Unrecordable contents Contents with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, recording will be paused. Recording settings The default recording settings allow you to set auto chapter markers, preferred recording input source and recording mode.

  • Page 30: Record Settings

    Recording (continued) RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting Auto Chapter chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a Marker specifi c point in the recording quickly. { On } { Off } Defi ne your frequent source of recording.

  • Page 31: Recording From Various Sources

    Recording from various sources You can record a TV program or copy the content from an external device to a recordable DVD disc. The storage capacity of the disc depends on the recording mode selected. SOURCE SOURCE TOOLS TOOLS OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE SOURCE ç...
  • Page 32 TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings on other DVD players(DVD±R only)”. Press REC z to start recording. Press REC z repeatedly to toggle between OTR 30, 60 or 90- minutes recording options.

  • Page 33: Archiving From A Usb Fl Ash Drive Or Usb Memory Card Reader

    TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings on other DVD players(DVD±R only)”. Recording keys to select { Copy to DVD } and press OK.

  • Page 34: Instant Time-Off Recording

    STOP x. TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings on other DVD players(DVD±R only)”. Watching another TV program during recording You can watch another TV channel while recording is in progress by using the TV’s...

  • Page 35: Timer Recording

    TIMER TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings on other DVD players(DVD±R only)”. Timer Recording Timer recording (VCR Plus+...

  • Page 36: Timer Recording (Manually)

    TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”. (continued) CONFIRM...
  • Page 37 TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”. Timer Recording Setting a timer recording from...

  • Page 38: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording

    Press TIMER to exit the menu. TIPS: Ensure that there is enough space on the DVD±R/±RW before recording. Before you playback the DVD±R on another player, fi nalize the disc. See “Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”. (continued) 03.30pm 06.30pm...

  • Page 39: Playback

    Playable discs Using this recorder, you can playback 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 on only once. DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer);...

  • Page 40: Starting Disc Playback

    Playback (continued) Starting disc playback Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. Press OPEN/CLOSE ç. The disc tray opens. Place the disc onto the tray with the label facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç. Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder (e.g.
  • Page 41 Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control.) This allows you to play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display. Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index menu will appear on the TV Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection or to select a play option.
  • Page 42 Playback (continued) 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. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.
  • Page 43 Playing a DivX disc This recorder supports the playback of DivX movies which you can copy from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW or USB fl ash drive. Insert a DivX disc. The disc content menu appears. If there are external subtitles available on the disc, you have to fi rst select the subtitle fi le from the fi le list.

  • Page 44: Additional Playback Features

    Additional Playback Features Changing to another chapter/ track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track or chapter as follows. During playback, ë Press (NEXT) to go to the next chapter/track.

  • Page 45: Using The Tools Options

    Additional Playback Features Using the TOOLS options SOURCE SOURCE TOOLS TOOLS OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç REPEAT REPEAT SELECT SELECT CLEAR CLEAR ZOOM ZOOM SELECT DISC MENU DISC MENU PLAY PLAY Menu options displayed may differ depending on the disc type. REC MODE TIMER EDIT VCR Plus+...
  • Page 46 Additional Playback Features Creating a playlist You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by creating a playlist. During disc playback, press TOOLS on the remote control. The Tools menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program }. The program menu appears.
  • Page 47 Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle languages This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the disc. During disc playback, press TOOLS on the remote control.

  • Page 48: Editing/ Finalizing Recording

    { Finalize Disc } - DVD±R only Finalize the disc to enable playback on other DVD players. Further recording and editing to the disc are not allowed. It is not possible to unfi nalize the disc. TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or fi nalized DVD±R.
  • Page 49 Editing/ Finalizing Recording Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In disc editing menu, use select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select.

  • Page 50: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players (Dvd±R Only)

    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 enures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players.

  • Page 51: About Title Editing

    Editing/ Finalizing Recording About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD. If a DVD±R has been fi nalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc.
  • Page 52 Editing/ Finalizing 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.

  • Page 53: About Video Editing

    Editing/ Finalizing 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.
  • Page 54 Editing/ Finalizing Recording Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select a specifi c title. During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. keys to select { Title } and press OK.
  • Page 55 Editing/ Finalizing Recording Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) 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 Marker”.) Select the chapter you want to hide and...

  • Page 56: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SOURCE SOURCE TOOLS TOOLS OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE ç REPEAT REPEAT SELECT SELECT CLEAR CLEAR ZOOM ZOOM DISC MENU DISC MENU PLAY PLAY...

  • Page 57: General Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. On-Screen Display Language Screen Saver The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. { On } { Off } Reset Menu Settings Restore all the settings of this recorder, except for the PIN code.

  • Page 58: Playback Settings

    DVD Setup 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. { 16:9 } { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ { 4:3 Panscan } –...
  • Page 59 DVD Setup Menu Options PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Progressive/ Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the Interlaced standard interlaced TV channel scan. It only works when you have connected the recorder’s Y Pb Pr jacks to your TV that supports the progressive video input.

  • Page 60: Dvd Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options DVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Default Disc Menu Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Default Subtitle Language Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Default Audio Language Notes:...
  • Page 61 DVD Setup Menu Options DVD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) To change/ reset the password Parental Rating Level (continued) 1) Use press OK. New Password New password 2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin * * * * code.

  • Page 62: Channel Setup Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Tuner Input Source Set the tuner input source for the recorder. press { Cable } { Air } 2) Press OK to confi rm your selection and press t to return to the previous screen. Channel Search This option automatically scans all the receivable analog local TV channels and stores these channels on the recorder.
  • Page 63 DVD Setup Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP settings Modify Channel Adjust a stored TV channel to your preference and improve the Information reception and the sound quality of that TV channel. (continued) { Skip } { Fine-Tune } – Select this to set the channel to be skipped. { No } –...

  • Page 64: Clock Settings

    DVD Setup Menu Options CLOCK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Date (mm/dd/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.

  • Page 65: Software Upgrade

    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 fi rmware which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your recorder.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    ‘No DISC’. Then use the recorder’s remote control to enter the code “116811” and press OK. The blue Philips screen should appear on the screen. – When the HDMI and the Video(CVBS)/ S-Video/ Component video jacks are used to connect to a TV at the same time, there may be no picture output from the video connection.
  • Page 67 – Exit from any system or recording setup menu until you see the Philips wallpaper on the screen. – Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then press EJECT on the set or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control to eject the disc tray.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting 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. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.
  • Page 69 {Standard Play Plus - SPP} – 13 minutes, {Long Play - LP} – 15 minutes, {Extended Play - EP} – 20 minutes, {Super Long Play - SLP} – 30 minutes. – You have to fi nalize the DVD±R. Refer to chapter “Playing your recordingson other DVD players (DVD±R) ” for details. (continued)

  • Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL 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.
  • Page 71 Frequently Asked Questions How good is the quality of the recording? There are a few quality levels to choose from, ranging from “1 hour mode” (High Quality) to “6 hours mode” (Super Long Play.) Press the REC MODE button on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.

  • Page 72: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz •...

  • Page 73: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages

    Display panel symbols/ messages 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 – Disc/title name – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video –...

  • Page 74: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c numerical values. These jacks 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.
  • Page 75 PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching. PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.
  • Page 76 Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained with- in the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.

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