DVD Player/ Recorder User Manual Bedienungsanleitung DVDR3305 7 61 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use/Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/support 1_dvdr3305_EU_Eng10.
Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug Italia This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3305, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.
DK 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. S Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
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Deutsch --------------------------------------- 61 Deutsch English ------------------------------------------7 English Index This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD±RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S.
What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalent to 6 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 (VHS standard).
Contents English Frequently Asked Questions ........ 7 Getting Started Step 1: Inserting Batteries ..................... 22 Care and Safety Information Setup precautions .................................... 10 Cleaning discs ........................................... 10 About recycling ........................................ 10 Using the remote control to operate the system ......................................................22 General Information ....................
About title editing ................................... 37 Accessing title editing menu ................. 37 Video editing .................................................37 Rename title ..................................................38 Erase title .......................................................38 Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) ...........38 Overwrite from the selected title ..........38 Append recording .......................................38 About video editing...............................
Care and Safety Information English CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Cleaning discs Some problems occur because the disc inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
English General Information Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips DVD recorder allows you to record the TV programmes or duplicate camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on most of the DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalised before they can be played on other DVD players. – – – – – Please take time to read this user manual before using your DVD recorder.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder English RF / TV OUT A RF / TV IN Antenna/ cable TV signal VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver B TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Step 1: Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the DVD recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programmes.
English Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) Option 1 OR OR Option 2 Option 3 TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Step 2: Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the DVD recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using a Scart cable (best picture quality) Use the scart cable to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the DVD recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.
Basic Connections - DVD recorder (continued) English Option 1 Option 2 OR STEREO / TV DIGITAL IN AV amplifier/ receiver Step 3: Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the DVD recorder is connected to the TV using the scart cable. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
IN RF VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L TO TV S-VIDEO Antenna/ cable TV signals English Optional Connections Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) C A B TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 12 for the complete connection to your TV.
Optional Connections (continued) English A VHF/UHF RF IN Antenna/cable TV signals IN OUT VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF RF OUT TV OUT TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R Back of a VCR (Example only) E B D C TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O 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 DVD recorder is turned off.
A IN RF VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L English Optional Connections (continued) Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) TO TV S-VIDEO F Antenna/cable TV signals VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT IN OUT VIDEO OUT B TV OUT TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R Back of a VCR (Example only) E D C TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver A Connect the Antenna/ Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) socket on the C
Optional Connections (continued) English A OR Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right hand side and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. B Before you start operating, press REC SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘Front S-VIDEO’ or ‘Front CVBS’ as the input channel, depending on your connections. For recording, see pages 27~29.
English Main Unit a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on or off the DVD recorder. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/ closes the disc tray. d System display panel – Show information about the current status of the DVD recorder. PREV / NEXT e – Go to the previous/ next chapter or track, do a forward/ reverse search. f ÉPLAY – Play a disc. STOP g – Stop playback/ recording. h RECORD – Start recording the current TV channel or the current video input source.
Remote Control English a a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on the DVD recorder or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/ exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/ exits the system menu. b c d e f g h i j k l d W X : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right, do a forward/ reverse search. ST : Cursor buttons for moving up/ down or changing the recorder’s TV tuner channel. e SELECT – Selects a track/ chapter/ file in the programme menu.
Remote Control (continued) English 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. – Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on. p OK – Stores/ confirms an entry. – Displays/ removes the status bar. q EDIT (For DVD±R/±RW discs only) – Enters/ exits the video editing menu. r PLAYÉ – Plays a disc.
Getting Started English Step 1: Inserting Batteries 3 1 2 A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly.
English Getting Started (continued) Step 3: Select the country of your residence Step 4: TV channel programming Select the country of your area for auto channel tuning. Before the DVD recorder can start recording the TV channel programmes, you need to search for the available TV channels and store them in the recorder.
Getting Started (continued) English Modifying Channel Information You can set a TV channel to your preference and improve the reception and the sound quality of the TV channel. A Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. { System B Use ST keys to highlight Menu - Channel Setup } and press X. C Use ST keys to highlight { Modify Channel Information } and press OK. The channel menu appears. Channel Name Scan mode Frequency TV System NICAM Audio Decoder Skip Fine-tune OK P001/Ch003 Frequency 55.
Sorting the TV channels You may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme numbers. You can use this function to rearrange all the stored TV channels. A Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. B Use ST keys to highlight { System Menu - Channel Setup } and press X. C Use ST keys to highlight { Sort Channels } and press OK. The list of TV channel programmes appears.
Getting Started (continued) English Step 6: Setting the time & date If the DVD recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below. A Press SYSTEM-MENU. The system menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { System Menu - Clock } and press X to confirm. System Menu - Clock Date(dd/mm/yy) 31/01/05 Time(hh:mm:ss) 10 : 33 : 57 Date-Time Setting Auto C Press OK to set { Date(dd/mm/yy) }.
Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this DVD recorder: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are re-writable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten. – Editing can be made on any DVD±R discs as long as they have not been finalised.
Recording (continued) English Auto Chapter Markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This enables you to access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. A Use ST keys to select { Auto Chapter Marker } and press X to access its options. B Use ST keys to select one of the options. { Off } Disable this feature. { On } A chapter marker will be automatically inserted during recording. The interval depends on the recording mode selected.
Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g., to record a TV show already in progress). { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on the back panel. D Press REC to start recording. The recording will automatically start after the last recording on the DVD±R/±RW. REC SOURCE STOP { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the back panel.
Recording (continued) English About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specified time. With this DVD recorder, you can preprogramme up to 8 recordings. Timer recording (manually) A Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. B Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears.
{ Source } – Use ST keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use ST keys to select your option. See pages 27~29 on “Recording settings Default Recording mode”. { Mode } – Use ST keys to select { Once }, { Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri } (Monday to Friday, ) { Mon-Sat } (Monday to Saturday) or { Weekend } (Saturday and Sunday) recordings. { Date } – Use ST keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the date for recording.
Recording (continued) English Timer recording (SHOWVIEW® System) This is a simple programming system for DVD recorders. To use it, enter the SHOWVIEW® programming number associated with your television programme. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the DVD recorder for programming is contained in the programming number. A Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. B Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears.
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording A Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. B Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears. Simultaneous recording and playback English Recording (continued) While recording is in progress, you can watch another TV channel or the playback from other audio/video device which is connected to this DVD recorder. Timer Schedule Start End VPS 1 CH003 2 Hour Mode 14/01/05 14.00 Source RecMode Date 15.
Editing/Finalising Recording English About disc editing Accessing disc editing menu This DVD recorder offers various disc edit 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. OK REC TOP MENU The displayed options in the disc editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc . { Play } Start playing from the beginning of the disc.
Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. A Press TOP MENU, use ST keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use W XST keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select. The maximum input is up to 9 characters. You can use the following keys on the keyboard screen to edit your input: BkSp : to remove the character to the left of the cursor.
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) English 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, use ST keys to select { Make Compatible } and press OK to confirm. Helpful Hint: – If the option { Compatible} is not available for selection, it means that the disc is already compatible.
About title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) on a recorded DVD±R/±RW. If a DVD±R has been finalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the situation and disc type. { Play Title } Start playing a recording. { Edit Title } Access video editing menu. Accessing title editing menu A Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW into the DVD recorder. The Index Picture screen appears on the TV.
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) Overwrite title (DVD±RW only) This function allows you to record a new title from the beginning of the current title in the DVD±RW.The other titles will not be affected. A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Overwrite Title } and press OK. English Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the DVD recorder.
About video editing After a recording has been made, this DVD recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter markers, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split one title (recording) into two. Accessing video editing menu English Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) OK EDIT When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including hidden scenes.
Editing/Finalising Recording (continued) English Selecting a title It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. A During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then useST { Title } and press keys to select OK. B Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK. The DVD recorder will play the selected title. Selecting a chapter It shows the current chapter and the total number of chapters in the title.
Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. A Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. (See previous page on “Creating chapter marker”). B Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback. (See previous page on “Selecting a chapter”). C During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu, then use ST { Hide Chapter } keys to select and press OK.
Playback English Playable discs Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable); can be recorded on repeatedly. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded on only once.
Playback (continued) Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the DVD recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see page 53). Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter your pin code (password). For more playback features, see pages 46~49 “Additional Playback Features”.
Playback (continued) English Playing a MP3 disc Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc A Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc. The Index Picture screen appears. B Use ST keys to select a title and press PLAY X to start playback. C 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. A Insert a MP3 CD. The disc content menu appears.
Playback (continued) A Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW). The disc content menu appears. B Use ST keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album. C To create a playlist, highlight the track/ file and press SELECT. The selected tracks/ files will appear on the right screen. To remove the track/ file from the playlist, press CLEAR.
Additional Playback Features English Changing to another title/ chapter/ track Searching forwards/ backwards When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty-two times the normal playback speed. During playback, Press track. to go to the next title/ chapter/ Press to return to the start of the previous title/ chapter/ track.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functions You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. Using T/C options A During disc playback, press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. OK SELECT C Use ST keys to select one of the repeat options. T/C CLEAR A During playback, press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears on the TV.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. A Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. B Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears. DVD Title Selection Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5 Title 6 Title 7 Title 8 C If the disc is recorded with Titles/ Folders/ Albums, press OK to access the tracks/ files/ chapters.
Additional Playback Features (continued) This function can be also accessed via the SUBTITLE button on the remote control. A Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. Time search This option allows you to skip to a specific point in the current disc. English Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. A Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears.
DVD System Menu Options English Accessing System Menu General Screen Saver A screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. A In ‘System Menu-General’, use ST keys to highlight { Screen Saver } and press OK. SYSTEM MENU OK { On } Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen, after playback had been stopped or paused for more than 15 minutes. { Off } Select this to disable the screen saver. B Use ST keys to select a setting and press OK to confirm.
Video Output Format The colour system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV. Restore Factory settings This will restore all the settings of this DVD Recorder, except for the PIN code. A In ‘System Menu-General’, use ST keys to select { Video Output Format } and press OK. A In ‘System Menu-General’, use ST keys to select { Restore Factory Settings } and press OK.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Accessing System Menu Playback SYSTEM MENU OK TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the DVD recorder according to the TV type you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback. A In ‘System Menu-Playback’, use ST keys to select { TV Aspect Ratio } and press OK. { 16:9 } Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9).
DVD System Menu Options (continued) A In ‘System Menu-Playback’, use ST keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK. You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code. { Off } – Parental Control is not active. { 1. Kid Safe } ~ { 2. G } – Childsafe; acceptable for viewers of all ages. { 3. PG } – Parental Guidance suggested. { 4. PG13 } – Unsuitable for children under age 13. { 5. PG R } ~ { 6.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English Setting or changing the password You need to enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a pin code. A In ‘System Menu-Playback’, use ST keys to select { Parental Rating Level } and press OK. You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code. A In ‘System Menu Playback’, use ST keys to select { Digital Audio Output } and press OK.
English DVD System Menu Options (continued) Accessing System Menu Record See pages 27~29 on “Recording settings”. Accessing System Menu Language See page 25 on “Setting the language”. Accessing System Menu Channel Setup See pages 23~25 on “TV channel programming”. Accessing System Menu - Clock Date and Time See page 26 on “Setting the time & date”. TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press W to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu item.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – Press STANDBY-ON on the front of the DVD recorder to switch on the system.
Problem Solution No picture. – Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. Read chapter “Getting Started - Finding the viewing channel” for details. – Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and the TV. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. – The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard (PAL/ NTSC). – The disc is dirty, clean the disc.
Specifications English • • • Picture/Display Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • • • • • Sound D/A converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz Signal to noise ratio: 106 Crosstalk (1kHz): 105 dB Dynamic Range (1kHz): 90 dB • • • • Video Recording Recording system: PAL Compression formats: MPEG2 Recording modes: 1 hour (high quality), 2 hours (DVD quality), 4 hours ( VHS quality), 6 hours (VHS quality) Audio compression: Dolby Digital • •
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Sockets: Red and white sockets on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
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