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DVDR3600 Register you product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome DVD Player/Recorder DVDR3600_75_UM_En_29791.indd 1 DVDR3600_75_UM_En_29791.indd 1 2008-02-15 4:36:34 PM 2008-02-15 4:36:34 PM...
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Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) Model No. DVD PLAYER/ RECORDER DVDR3600 Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) Serial No. _______________ 61 degrees (CD) DVDR3600_75_UM_En_29791.indd 2 DVDR3600_75_UM_En_29791.indd 2...
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BETWEEN COUNTRIES. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Go to www.philips.com/welcome for software upgrade. DVDR3600_75_UM_En_29791.indd 3 DVDR3600_75_UM_En_29791.indd 3 2008-02-15 4:36:38 PM 2008-02-15 4:36:38 PM...
Contents 6 Play Play from USB Play from disc Play video 1 Important Play music Safety View photos Notice Control Play 2 Your product 7 Edit Recordings Region codes About the disc menu Product Overview Edit a recordable DVD Edit titles on the recordable DVD Overwrite a title/titles (DVDRW only) 3 Connect Play your recordings on other players...
1 Important Notice Recycle notice Safety Warning! Risk of fi re or electric shock! Please act according to your local rules and do • not dispose of your old products with your Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation holes on this unit.
Trademark notice 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.
2 Your product Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Note • DO NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply unless you are not using this product for a long period of time.
Product Overview Main Unit Note • The following connections are under the fl ap at the 2 (Standby-on) right corner of the front panel. • Turns on this unit or switches to standby mode. DV IN Disc tray • Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector.
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2 (Standby-On) Remote Control • Turns on the recorder or switches to standby mode. ç (Open/Close) • Opens/ closes the disc tray. TIMER • Enters/ exits the timer schedule menu. SETUP • Enters/ exits the system setup menu. INFO • Displays/ hides the on-screen help text.
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Numeric keypad P +/- • Selects a chapter/track number to play. • In tuner mode, select the next or previous TV channel. • Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. AUDIO SUBTITLE • Selects an audio language. • Selects a subtitle language during play of CLEAR a DVD or DivX Ultra Video disc.
3 Connect Connect antenna or cable To watch and record TV programmes, connect This section describes the connections for this this recorder to an antenna or a cable box/ recorder. satellite receiver. Basic connections: • Connect antenna or cable Connect to an off-air antenna or •...
Connect video/audio cables Option 1: Connect to S-Video socket To view the playback from this recorder, OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN connect the recorder to the TV. CVBS CVBS TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN HDMI OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL COAXIAL S-VIDEO...
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Option 2: Connect to composite Option 3: Connect to component video sockets video sockets OUTPUT EXT 1 OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN CVBS CVBS CVBS CVBS TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN TV-OUT...
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Option 4: Connect to HDMI socket HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that supports both audio and video transmission through a single cable. OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN CVBS CVBS TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN HDMI OUT...
Connect other devices Connect to cable box/ satellite receiver To connect this recorder to other devices, you can use these suggested connections for Ensure that the cable box/ satellite receiver common used cases. Other solutions may be is connected to the TV with an antenna possible, it depends on the features of the cable.
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Connect to VCR or similar device Connect to digital video/digital 8 camcorder You can record from a video tape to a recordable DVD or use the VCR for playback when the recorder is turned off. DV OUT OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO...
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Connect to an analogue camcorder Connect to a USB device or digital camera OUTPUT EXT 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN CVBS CVBS TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN HDMI OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL S-VIDEO COAXIAL S-VIDEO (DIGITAL AUDIO) S-VIDEO (DIGITAL AUDIO) EXT 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN...
4 Get Started Navigate through the menu Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel and select the desired function. Prepare the remote control Use the following buttons on the remote control to navigate through the on-screen menus, enter characters or numbers and confi...
Press to select an on-screen display First Time Settings language, then press OK. The date entry screen is displayed. When you turn on this recorder for the fi rst time, follow the instructions on the TV to complete the initial setup for this recorder. Date Set the current date.
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Store the preset channels. • If a cable box or satellite receiver is connected: press OK to stop the channel search. • If an off-air antenna is connected: wait for the channel search to complete. This process takes a few minutes.
5 Record DVD±RW • Recordings can be erased and the space can be used for new recordings. Before you record DVD±R • Recordings can be erased, but the space cannot be used for new recordings. Record media • Recordings can be edited or added on the disc The recording media for this recorder are before it is fi...
Select a setting and press OK. Recording settings • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. • To exit the menu, press SETUP. Select the recording quality Before you record, select the recording quality. • The default record mode is SP. The recording quality determines the amount •...
Record the current TV Notes programme • If the DVD±RW contains other recordings, the new recording will be added after the last title. (To record over previous recordings, see chapter ‘Edit Turn on the TV to the correct viewing Recordings – Overwrite a title/ titles’). channel for the recorder.
Select an empty row in the menu and About timer recording press OK. The timer menu is displayed. Schedule a timer recording to start and stop at a specifi ed date and time. keys to select the value of each setting and use keys to move within You can schedule up to 7 recordings at a time.
keys to select the value of each Edit a timer recording item and use keys to move within the entry fi eld. • You may also use the numeric keypad Turn on the TV to the correct viewing to enter in the fi eld value. channel for the recorder.
Record from other devices • To view the recording, see chapter ‘Play – Play video’. Record from a digital video Record from an external device camcorder (Analogue camcorder/ Satellite receiver/ You can record the content from a digital video VCR/ DVD Player) camcorder when you connect it to the DV-IN socket on the recorder.
6 Play Play from a USB card reader Flip down the fl ap on the front panel. Connect the USB device to the socket. Play from USB Press USB. The content menu is displayed. Each View the contents of a USB drive, USB memory memory card in the reader is assigned card reader or digital camera through this its own folder.
Play from disc Notes • DVDs and DVD players are designed with regional restrictions. Before you play a disc, make sure it is for the same region zone as your device (indicated on its rear). Playable discs • If the inhibit icon ( X ) is displayed when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available.
Play video Play a DivX fi le Play DivX fi les copied from your computer onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB device. Insert a disc or connect a USB device. MENU Select a source: • For discs: press DISC MENU until the content is displayed.
Play music Select another track/ fi le When a disc or folder contains several tracks or fi les, you can select a different track or fi le during playback. Play MP3/ WMA fi les Play most of MP3/ WMA audio fi les and Action Button recorded on a recordable DVD, CD or USB...
View photos Action Button INFO To display the index of thumbnail on one screen. To view the previous/next íë Play a picture disc ( slide show) picture. In index menu, to view the íë You can view JPEG fi les as a slide show. previous/next page of thumbnails.
Control Play Tips • Discs recorded on a personal computer may not be able to play on this recorder. • It may require a longer time for the recorder to display the disc content due to the large number of Select another title/ chapter songs/pictures compiled into one disc.
Select a subtitle language Search forward/ backward Select a subtitle language on DVDs or DivX You can fast forward search or fast reverse ® Ultra discs. search the video content during playback. During play, press and hold The search status bar is displayed and the sound is muted.
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To play fast forward, Select repeat/ random play options During playback, press u. You can select various repeat functions during Press and hold key to fast forward play. playback. The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. Press repeatedly to cycle through the different motion speed options.
Repeat a specifi c scene (A-B) Resume play from the last stopped point You can repeat play of a specifi c segment within a title or chapter. To do so, you must This option is available during play of DVDs/ mark the start and end of the segment you VCDs.
7 Edit Recordings Edit a recordable DVD The disc edit menu provides to disc editing functions: • erase all recordings. About the disc menu • fi nalise the DVD±R disc. • change disc name. The disc menu screen shows the recordings on a recordable DVD.
Edit titles on the recordable Edit the disc name The disc name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can edit the disc name. Note Press DISC MENU to access the disc menu. • If a DVDR has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. Select a title and press OK..
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Hide an unwanted scene in a title Reveal a hidden scene in a title (DVDRW only) Press DISC MENU. Press DISC MENU. Select a title and press OK. Select a title and press OK. Select [ Title ] and press OK. Select [ Title ] and press OK.
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Select [ Divide ] and press OK. Divide a title (DVDRW only) The dividing point is marked. Divide a title into two or more titles. The title Select [ OK ], press OK. length must be more than 6 (six) seconds. A new title is created and will shown in the disc menu index.
Overwrite a title/titles Play your recordings on other (DVDRW only) players This recorder is built with an overwriting You have prepare the recorded DVDR or function which allows you to record over a DVDRW before you can play it on another selected title DVD player.
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Prepare a DVDRW for playback Press SETUP to access the setup menu. Select [ Disc ] and press OK. Select [ Make Compatible ] and press OK. A warning message is displayed. Select [ OK ] in the menu and press OK. •...
8 Adjust Settings Tune/ Modify a channel manually Press SETUP. Select [ Tuner ] > [ Manage Presets ], then press OK. Tuner Settings Select a channel, then press Select [ Manual Setting ] and press OK. Sort preset channels Manual Setting Seek (MHZ) Fine...
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Select the key to enter, then press OK. Enable NICAM sound • Use the following options to edit. NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. It Option Action transmits either one stereo channel or two separate mono channels. [ Space ] Insert a space between the characters.
Disc Settings Lock/ Unlock a disc Prevent recordings from being accidentally erased or edited by locking the recordable DVD. Format a recordable DVD disc Note Some DVD+VR, DVD±R/+R DL and • If the disc is locked, this option changes DVD±RW discs have to be formatted before it [ Unlock ].
Playback Settings View disc information Displays the current disc information. Press SETUP. Select language options Select [ Disc ] > [ Disc Info ], then press Notes The disc information is displayed. • If the selected language is not available on the disc, the default disc language will be used.
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Set TV display format Set parental control The TV format determines the aspect ratio of Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned display according to the type of TV you have to the complete disc or to certain scenes on connected.
[ ADULT ] View DivX(R) VOD registration code Mature Material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, Select to view the DivX® VOD (Video On violence or language. Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos using DivX® VOD To exit, press SETUP.
Recording Settings Overwrite a title/ titles (DVDRW only) See chapter ‘Edit Recordings – Overwrite a title/ titles’. Select the recording quality See chapter ‘Record – Before you record’. Video Settings Select the recording language See chapter ‘Record – Before you record’. Setup progressive scan Progressive scan displays twice the number of Set auto chapter markers...
Audio Settings Set TV system Select the colour system that matches the connected TV. This allows the DVD with a different colour system on this recorder. Set audio downmix Press SETUP. Select a suitable audio downmix when you are playing a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital Select [ Video ] >...
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Set digital output Enable night mode Select a suitable setting if you have connected Night mode optimises playback of sound at low an audio/video device to the COAXIAL volumes (DIGITAL AUDIO) socket on the recorder. Press SETUP. Press SETUP. Select [ Audio ] > [ Night Mode ], then Select [ Audio ] >...
System settings Set clock format Press SETUP. The system setup menu is displayed. Change system menu language Select [ System ] > [ Clock Mode ], then press OK. Press SETUP. Select an option and press OK. Select [ System ] > [ Menu Language ], then press OK.
Set energy saving mode This an energy saving mode. Press SETUP. The system setup menu is displayed. ect [ System ] > [ Eco mode ], then press OK. Select an option, then press OK. [ On ] Enable energy saving mode. In standby mode, the front panel display is switched off.
Adjust HDMI video and audio Adjust HDMI audio Notes Before you start... • Ensure that you have alternative audio connection Ensure that you have connected the recorder from the recorder to your TV or the display device to a HDMI TV. (See chapter “Connect – for the sound output.
The software installed in your recorder is energy saving mode’. continuously being refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips issues upgrades for the software which you can copy onto a CD to install on your recorder.
TV System Guide COUNTRY DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA PAL B PAL G ALGERIA PAL B PAL G ANGOLA PAL I ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN...
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COUNTRY DVD REGIONS LIBYA SECAM B SECAM G LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) PAL K LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L PAL G/SEC L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B PAL G MALAYSIA PAL B MALI SECAM K1 MALTA PAL B...
Video Recording Specifi cations • Recording system: PAL • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Recording modes: High Quality (HQ), Standard Play Note (SP), Standard Play Plus (SPP), Long Play (LP), Extended Play (EP), Super Long Play (SLP) • Specifi cation and design are subject to change •...
OPEN Display panel symbols/ • Disc tray is opening or opened. messages REGION • When the region code of the DVD is The following symbols/ messages may appear different from the recorder. on your recorder display: SETUP 00:00:00 • The recorder is in the setup menu or timer Multifunction display/ text line menu mode.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this recorder, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome. Main Unit No power.
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Picture No picture • Check the video connections. See chapter ‘Connect’. • Turn on the TV to the Video In channel. • Use the TV remote control to select the channel until you see the DVD screen. See chapter ‘Get Started’. •...
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Sound No sound. • Check the audio connections. See chapter ‘Connect’. • Depending on the audio device you have connected to the recorder, set the digital output accordingly. See chapter ‘Adjust Settings - [ Audio ] settings’. The connected amplifi er •...
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The message ‘UNKNOWN • This message may appear if you insert a disc that may have DISC’ is displayed. encountered one of the following: • Error during recording: the title may be missing. • Error while changing the title/ index picture: the original title/ index picture may be visible.
11 Glossary DivX The DivX code is a patent pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivX Inc., that can shrink digital Analogue sound video to sizes small enough to be transported Sound that has not been converted into over the internet, while maintaining high visual numbers.
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PCM Pulse Code Modulation A digital audio encoding system. Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can fi nd the region code of your unit by looking on the product label.
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This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable nor valid in countries other than Australia. The conditions contained in this warranty card replace and override the provision of the Philips World-Wide Guarantee for products purchased in Australia and used in Australia. Version 9: 1 February 2007...
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