User Manual Manuel D’utilisation Manual de Instrucciones 6 68 132 English DVDR3390 DVD Player/ Recorder
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 12. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION 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) 1.0 mW (CD read) Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Français --------------------------------------- 68 Français U.S. Patent Number: 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132. English ------------------------------------------6 Español --------------------------------------132 Español This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents.
Table of Contents English General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8 About recycling .......
Edit Recordings Editing/Finalizing Recording ......................................................................................... 36 About disc editing ............................................................................................................................................. 36 Accessing disc editing menu ........................................................................................................................... 36 Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players ..
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. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. – Do not position the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier.
Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips recorder allows you to record the TV programs 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 finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. – – – – Before you start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and setup in three easy steps.
Product Information (continued) English Special Features Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual media’ recording – the ability to create recordings on + and - discs. (DVD+R/ +RW, DVD-R/-RW). DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under license. This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television program. You can find this number in your favourite listings magazine. i.
a b c d ef g English Main Unit h i 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. e . / > (PREV/ NEXT) – Go to the previous/next chapter or track. Press and hold to make a forward/ reverse search. É(PLAY) – Plays a disc. (STOP) – Stop playback/recording.
Remote Control English a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. a b TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. c SYSTEM-MENU – Enters/exits the system setup 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 program 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. m n o p q EDIT (For DVD±R/±RW only) – Enters/exits the video editing menu. r PLAYÉ – Plays a disc.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control Using the remote control to operate the system 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.
English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VCR/Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA A VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO L TV-OUT L L ANTENNA-IN R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) R AUDIO S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB R AUDIO B TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using the recorder.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English Option 3 TV Option 2 Option 1 AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN OR OR VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO L TV-OUT OUTPUT L L ANTENNA-IN R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO Connecting the video cable This connection allows you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection.
VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR COMPONENT VIDEO Y L TV-OUT English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) OUTPUT L L ANTENNA-IN R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) R OUT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO Option 2 DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB R AUDIO OR Option 1 AV amplifier/ receiver TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound.
Step 2: Optional Connections English CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA A VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT D L TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB R AUDIO E TV TO TV ANT IN L R AUDIO B Rear of an RF Modulator (Example only) OUTPUT L L VIDEO R IN AUDIO IN CH3 CH4 C 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 au
IN RF VIDEO Rear of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT AUDIO R L English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) S-VIDEO CABLE A B SATELLITE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO L ANTENNA TV-OUT OUTPUT L L ANTENNA-IN R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO R S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB R AUDIO C 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 onl
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English VHF/UHF RF IN CABLE VHF/UHF RF OUT Rear of a VCR (Example only) IN OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R SATELLITE A C ANTENNA VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 INPUT VIDEO (CVBS) PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO L TV-OUT OUTPUT L L ANTENNA-IN R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO R S-VIDEO (Y/C) PB COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) R AUDIO D B 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 ena
A IN RF VIDEO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver OUT R AUDIO L English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) S-VIDEO (Example only) CABLE D B SATELLITE VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO L ANTENNA TV-OUT OUTPUT L L ANTENNA-IN R EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) R AUDIO S-VIDEO (Y/C) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) PB R AUDIO C Front Panel of recorder E F TV AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN VHF/UHF RF IN Back of a VCR (Example only) VHF/UHF RF OUT OUT
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Helpful Hints: – The DV IN jack does not support a connection to a Personal Computer. – It is not possible to record from the recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN jack on your recorder.
English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) L L R R B A A B VIDEO (CVBS) OUT 1 VIDEO (CVBS) EXT 1 INPUT L OUT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN R Front panel of recorder EXT 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C) CAM1 AUDIO L - AUDIO - R Option 2: Using the VIDEO In jack Use the CAM1 connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS.) A Use a video cable (yellow plug – not supplied.
Step 3: Installation and Setup English Before you start... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the first time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. This will optimise the performance of this recorder.
English Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) CHANNEL SETUP settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Tuner Input Source System Menu - Channel Setup Tuner Input Source Cable Channel Search Search Set the tuner input source for the recorder. 1) Use ST keys to highlight { Tuner Input Source } and press X to access the options: { Cable } – Select this if the recorder is connected via a cable box/satellite receiver.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English Setting the language Setting the time & date You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, set the clock manually by following the steps below.
LANGUAGE settings On Screen Display Language Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. Default Disc Menu Language Select the preferred language of the Disc Menu. Default Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language. Default Audio Language Select the preferred playback language. CLOCK settings Date (mm/dd/yy) Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to select different entry fields. Press OK to confirm.
Recording English Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used on this recorder: IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording settings DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once existing data is erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – Discs can only be used for a single recording.
English Recording (continued) RECORD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Markers Automatically insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This helps you to access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on other DVDs. 1) Use ST keys to select one of the options: { Off } – Disable this feature. { On } – A chapter marker will automatically be inserted within the title during recording.
Recording (continued) English RECORD settings Default Recording Mode The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE key on the remote control. 1) Use ST keys to select one of the following recording modes. Record Mode Picture Quality HQ SP High quality DVD quality-Standard Play EP SLP VHS quality-Extended Play VHS quality-Super Long Play 2) Press OK to confirm your selection.
Manual recording Use this feature to start recording immediately (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress.) REC SOURCE STOP { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 and AUDIO L/R INPUT jacks on the rear panel. { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 and AUDIO L/R INPUT jacks on the rear panel. D Press REC REC (PAUSE) to start recording. The recording will automatically start after the last recording on the DVD±R/±RW.
Recording (continued) English 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 program channel and begin recording at the specified time. 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. Timer Schedule With this recorder, you can pre-program up to 20 recordings.
{ Source } – Use ST keys to select the recording input source. { Rec Mode } – Use ST keys to select your option. See “RECORD 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. { Start } – Use ST keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the start time of recording.
Recording (continued) English Timer recording (VCR Plus+® System) This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the PlusCode programming number associated with your television program. You can find this number in your TV listings magazine. All the information needed by the 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. Timer Schedule Source RecMode Date Start End 1 CH003 SP 01/14/06 02.00 PM 03.30 PM 2 CH010 HQ 01/25/06 04.00 PM 06.30 PM 3 CH008 EP 01/30/06 10.00 AM 11.15 AM 4 CH005 SP 01/31/06 02.30 AM 04.
Editing/Finalizing Recording English About disc editing Accessing disc editing menu 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. OK REC TOP MENU The displayed options in the disc editing menu differ depending on the type of disc. { Play } Start playing from the beginning of the disc.
Rename disc Erase disc (DVD±RW only) This erases the content of the DVD±RW including those that was not recorded on this recorder. Once the existing content is erased, it can be used again for recording. The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. A Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English 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 ensures that the edited changes of the DVD±RW remain when played back on other players. A Press TOP MENU, then use ST keys to select { Make Compatible }. 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 finalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu differ depending on the type of disc. { Play Title } Start playing a recording. Accessing title editing menu A Insert a recorded DVD±R/±RW into the recorder. The Index Picture screen appears on the TV. During playback, press DISC MENU to access the Index Picture screen.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English 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. A In title editing menu, use ST keys to A In title editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. B Use W X ST keys to highlight a from and press REC 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. Accessing video editing menu OK EDIT PLAY When you playback a recording in video edit mode, the entire recording will be played back including the hidden scenes.
Editing/Finalizing Recording (continued) English Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles on the disc. A During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. Use ST keys to select { Title } and press OK. Creating chapter marker You can create a chapter by inserting chapter markers at any point within a title during playback. This will allow you to access a specific point in the recording easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.
Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping commercials) or make it visible again. A Create a chapter marker at the start of the scene you want to hide. ( See previous page on “Insert 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. Use ST keys to { Hide Chapter } and select press OK.
Playback English 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. IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
Playback (continued) 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 dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (See the chapter “DVD System Menu Options – PLAYBACK settings”.) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter your pin code (password.) For more playback features, see the chapter “Additional Playback Features”.
Playback (continued) English Playing a DVD±R/±RW disc A Insert a DVD±R/±RW disc. The Index Picture screen appears. Playing an MP3 disc A Insert an MP3 CD. The disc content menu appears. B Use ST keys to select a title and press File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00 PLAY X to start playback. Directory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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.
Playback (continued) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. 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 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. OR Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input the title/chapter/track number.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions Using T/C options You can select various repeat play or random play mode during playback. A During disc playback, press T/C on the OK remote control. The T/C menu appears. SELECT B Use ST keys to select { Mode } and press OK. T/C CLEAR C Use ST keys to select one of the repeat options. 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 program menu appears. To start program play F Press X key to move to the right screen and press OK. Playback will start from the selected track/file/chapter according to the programmed sequence.
Additional Playback Features (continued) A Press T/C on the remote control. The T/C menu appears. B Use ST keys to select { Subtitle } and press X to enter its options. C Use ST keys to select the language and Time search 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. This function can be also accessed via SUBTITLE key on the remote control.
DVD System Menu Options English Accessing the System Menu The system menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences.
English DVD System Menu Options (continued) 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 ST keys to select one of the options. { On } – Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen after playback had been stopped or paused for longer than 15 minutes. { Off } – Select this to disable the screen saver. 2) Press OK to confirm your selection.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Video Output Format The color 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 color system of your TV. 1) Use ST keys to select one of the options. { NTSC } – Select this if the connected TV has the NTSC color system.
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 ST keys to select one of the options. { 16:9 } – Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9.) { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select this for a ‘wide screen’ display with black bands on the top and bottom of the TV screen. { 4:3 Panscan } – Select this for a full-height picture with both side trimmed.
DVD System Menu Options (continued) English PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Level Rating (cont’d) Rating explanations { 5. PG R } ~ { 6. R } – Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when supervized by a parent or adult guardian. { 7. NC 17 } – No children under age 17; not recommended viewing for children under age 17. { 8.
PLAYBACK settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Digital Audio Output After connecting the recorder to your TV and other devices, you may need to change the digital output setting. Adjust the Digital Output only if you used the recorder’s coaxial jack. 1) Use ST keys to select one of the options. { All } – Select this if you have used the COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack to connect the recorder to a stereo receiver that has a built-in multichannel decoder.
Firmware Upgrade English Installing the latest firmware Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the firmware that was initially installed in your recorder as the firmware is continuously refined for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’ website at ‘www.philips.com/usasupport’ to check for the availability of the latest firmware upgrade.
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 are Titles and Chapters? A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies. Title What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc? Chapter 4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs.
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 60 Solution No power.
Problem Solution Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifier. – Do not connect any cables from the DVD recorder to the ‘Phono’ input of your amplifier. – Do not connect the DVD recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an analog jack (red/white) on the connecting devices. Unable to play DivX movies. – Check that the DivX file is encoded according to the ‘Home Theatre Profile’ mode with DivX encoder. – Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete file.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem 62 Solution Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. – The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong program number. Check TV channels stored. – If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, you have to reset the timer recording. – If the DVD recorder cannot read the disc, you cannot record.
Problem No picture. Solution – Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. Read chapter “Step 3 Installation and setup – Finding the viewing channel” for details. – Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and the TV. – Your recorder might have been set to Progressive Scan mode while your TV does not support Progressive Scan.
Specifications English Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan 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: NTSC, PAL • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Recording modes: High Quality Standard Play Extended Play Super Long Play : HQ (1 hour) : SP (2 hours) : EP
Display panel/symbols messages 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). – TV program title BLANK There are no recordings on the disc in the tray. FULL Disc is full. There is no storage space for new recordings. REGION When the DVD inserted is in a wrong region code as the recorder.
Glossary English Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific 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. vertical ratio of conventional TV is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the rear of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.
WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.
