DVD Player / Recorder User Manual DVDR3460 4 56 108 welcome. 1_dvdr3460-97_um_en_26851a.
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Table of Contents English General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 6 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................6 Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................6 About recycling .......
Playback Playback ........................................................................................................................... 27 Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................27 Starting disc playback ........................................................................................................................................
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 (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions) because the disc is dirty. To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.
Introduction Accessories supplied Your Philips recorder allows you to record TV programs or copy 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 back on other DVD players. – – – – Before you start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and set-up in three easy steps.
Remote Control English c DISPLAY 1 2 – Displays/removes the on-screen display. d PREV/FRV ., NEXT/FFWD > – Skips to previous or next chapter/track. – Press and hold to make a fast forward/ fast reverse search. e RECORD z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; ZOOM qa qs – Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. – Press repeatedly to set up a One Touch Recording at 30, 60 or 90 minutes interval. f PLAY/PAUSE u – Starts/pauses playback. – Pauses a recording.
Remote Control (continued) English m SOURCE – Selects the recorder’s input source (Tuner, CAM, EXT1, EXT2 or DV). n Numeric keypad qd – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. qf o TIMER – Enters/exits the timer recording menu. qg p STOP x – Stops playback/recording. q DISC MENU – Access DVD disc menu. – Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on. qh qj r BACK – Returns to the previous menu of a video CD (VCD) or some DVDs.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control 3 1 2 CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc). – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries of type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover.
1 2 3 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. X (PLAY) – Starts/pauses playback. – Pauses a recording. x (STOP) – Stops playback/recording.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections English ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ???? ??? CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA A 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. 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 programs.
English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) OR OR Option 3 Option 1 TV Option 2 AU D IO O U T S-V ID E O IN V ID E O IN Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Note: Audio connection is required in order to hear the sound, see the next section “Connecting the audio cables”.
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English Option 2 Option 1 OR DIGITAL IN 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. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.
IN RF VIDEO R AUDIO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT L S-VIDEO ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? CABLE English Step 2: Optional Connections A SATELLITE C ANTENNA C B D 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 jack (RF OUT or TO TV), see the section “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Connecting the antenna cables” for the complete connections to yo
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English A VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? CABLE Back of a VCR (Example only) IN OUT VIDEO OUT C A SATELLITE ANTENNA 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 enables you to record from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback.
A IN VIDEO RF R AUDIO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) OUT L English Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) S-VIDEO ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? CABLE B SATELLITE VHF/UHF RF IN ANTENNA VHF/UHF RF OUT Back of aVCR (Example only) IN OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO R D C E 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) jack on
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English DV OUT Option 1 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 and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using the DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack conforms to the i.LINK standard. Use an i.
Before you start ... When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the first time, you should see the initial setup menu appears on the TV. Follow the instructions on the TV to complete the installation. Welcome Before using the recorder, please complete the initial installation. OK Next Page Otherwise, see the chapter “System Menu options” to make several basic settings: Menu language, Auto Install and Clock Setting. This will optimise the performance of this recorder.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English B Press OK on the remote control to continue. The auto scan menu appears. change action. Auto Scan Auto scan the channels. Channels found: 10 100% Cancel OK Next Page BACK Prev Page Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to the recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box (if any) and turned them on. C The automatic TV channel search starts. This process may take several minutes.
Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) English G Press X to move the selection bar to the right before pressing OK to continue the next setup. The clock setting menu appears. Clock Setting Set the system time. Date: 01 / 01 / OK 2007 Next Page Time: 12 : 00 : 00 : AM BACK Prev Page H Use ST keys to change the numbers and use W X keys to select different entry fields. Alternatively, you can key in the numbers using the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control.
Recording English Discs for recording Several different formats of DVD recordable discs can be used with this recorder: DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable) – Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data has been erased. DVD±R (DVD Recordable) – 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.
English Recording (continued) Recording settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Recording Quality The recording mode defines the picture quality of the DVD recordings and the maximum recording time on a disc. The factory default setting is SP.
Recording (continued) English Manual recording You can choose to record the TV program or make a recording from an external device. SOURCE { EXT 1 } Input source from the device connected to the VIDEO (CVBS) EXT1 jack on the back panel. { EXT 2 } Input source from the device connected to the S-VIDEO (Y/C) EXT2 jack on the back panel. D Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. RECORD z REC MODE ZOOM A Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for the recorder.
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. With this recorder, you can schedule up to 8 recordings for a limit of one month period. During timer recording, changing of recorder’s channel is not possible. Before you start ... Make sure that the system clock is correct.
Recording (continued) English { Date } – Date for recording (day/month). { Start } – Start time of recording (hours: minutes). { End } – End time of recording (hours:minutes). { Source } – Select the TV channel or the correct input source (EXT2, EXT1 or CAM), which you have used to connect the external device. { Quality } – Select the mode of recording. See the chapter “Recording settings Recording Quality” for more information.
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. DVD±R DL (DVD±R Double Layer); can be recorded on only once. IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon ( ) appears on the TV screen when a key is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time.
Playback (continued) English Playing a DVD video disc Normally the DVD disc contains a disc menu. You may have to make your selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language) within the disc menu. A Insert a DVD disc. If the disc menu appears on the TV, use W XST keys to select a play option or use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your selection and press OK to start playback. To select the previous or next chapter/title marker During playback, press ./ >. B To stop playback, press STOP x.
Playing an MP3 disc This recorder can playback most of the MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. A Insert an MP3 CD. The disc content menu appears. It may require a longer time for the recorder to display the disc content menu on the TV due to the large number of songs/pictures compiled into one disc. Helpful Hints: – Only the first session of a multi-session CD will playback. – This recorder does not support MP3PRO audio format.
Playback (continued) English Playing a picture disc (slide show) 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. Data Disc 0002/0006 s 0:00:00 / 0:00:00 Folder Mode Folder / Images / .. 2160 x 1728 .. AUCKLAND.JPG Preview BALLOON.JPG BASE.JPG BEACH.
English Additional Playback Features Pausing playback / slow motion play DISPLAY A During playback, press u to pause . > playback and display a still picture. DISC MENU AUDIO ZOOM ZOOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT 1/ALL SUBTITLE B To move the still picture one frame backward or forward, press W or X keys repeatedly.
Additional Playback Features (continued) English Repeat play Changing subtitle language The repeat play options vary depending on the disc type. This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change the language you want while playing DVD. A During playback, press REPEAT1/ALL to select one of the repeat options.
Switching camera angles This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This allows you to view the picture from different angles. A During playback, press DISPLAY to display the video playback options menu. B Press T repeatedly to highlight { Angle }. C Use W X keys to select a desired camera angle available on the disc. If multiple angles feature is supported, the icon will appear.
Edit Recordings English About editing recordable DVDs Disc menu index screen The disc menu index screen shows your recordings on a recordable DVD. It should appear on the TV once you load a recordable DVD or when you press the DISC-MENU on the remote control. After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the title or video content. You can erase or protect the recording, and rename the recording. If a DVD±R has been finalized, it cannot be edited.
C Use ST keys to select { Erase } and press OK. D Highlight { Erase title } to erase the current selected title or { Erase all } to erase all the titles in the disc, then press OK. A confirmation message appears. E Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to confirm. 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. English Edit Recordings (continued) A Press DISC-MENU.
Edit Recordings (continued) English F Once complete, move to { Finish } in the menu and press OK. The information panel is now updated. Dividing title (DVD±RW only) You can divide a title into two or more titles. Note that the title length must be more than 6 (six) seconds. Warning! Once a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed. A Press DISC-MENU. B Use STWX keys to select the preferred title and press OK. The editing menu appears..
System Menu Options Tuner Disc The system menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. Playback Recording Video Audio System SYSTEM MENU OK A Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. The system menu appears on the TV. B Use ST keys to highlight a menu item and press X to access its options. C Use ST keys to highlight the setting you wish to change and press OK to confirm and return to the previous menu item.
System Menu Options (continued) English Tuner settings Adjust the stored TV channels to your preference. Select this and press OK to enter the programme list menu. Manage Presets Program List 1) Use ST keys to highlight the channel to be modified. 2) Press W to move to the action bar at the left.
Tuner settings { Manual Setting } – Press OK to enter the manual setting menu. Use ST keys to change the setting and WX keys to move to the previous/next entry field. Manual Setting PR 1 Seek (MHZ) CH 55.162 OK Confirm C3 Fine -1 BACK Standard PAL B/G English System Menu Options (continued) { PR } – The programme preset number of the channel you are currently selected. Back { Seek (MHZ) } – Use ST keys to seek for a valid frequency transmission.
System Menu Options (continued) English Disc settings Format Formatting is required for certain DVD+VR or DVD±RW disc before it can be used for recording on this recorder. 1) Press OK to select. 2) A confirmation message will appear. Select { OK } in the menu to proceed or { Cancel } to abort, then press OK to confirm. Note: Once the disc has been formatted, all the contents in the disc will be lost. Finalize Finalizing the recorded DVD±R to enable playback on another DVD player. 1) Press OK to select.
English System Menu Options (continued) Disc settings (continued) Change the name of the disc. Disc Label 1) Press OK to enter the disc label menu. 2) Use WXST keys to highlight a character/number/symbol in the keyboard menu and press OK to select. 3) Once complete, move to { Finish } in the menu and press OK. Note: The maximum input is up to 64 characters. Select this and press OK to view the current disc information. To exit the menu, press BACK. Disc Info Label No label Title No.
System Menu Options (continued) English Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio Language Select the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Notes: – If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. – For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu.
English System Menu Options (continued) Playback settings (continued) Parental Control Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. Rating explanations { 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.
System Menu Options (continued) English Playback settings (continued) DivX Subtitle Font DivX(R) VOD DRM Select the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle. { Standard } – Display a standard list of Roman subtitle fonts provided by this recorder. { Central Eur. } – Display Central European fonts. { Cyrillic } – Display Cyrillic fonts. Select to view the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos using DivX® VOD services.
Video settings Progressive Scan Progressive scan delivers a higher picture quality than the 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. Otherwise, the image may not appear or will be distorted. Refer to your TV user manual for more information. English System Menu Options (continued) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press OK to confirm.
System Menu Options (continued) English Audio settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Downmix Digital Output Night Mode Select the method for audio downmix to two channels when you play a DVD which is recorded in Dolby Digital format. { LT/RT } – Select this if the recorder is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. { Stereo } – Select this to downmix the multi-channel audio signals to two channels which delivers sound from only the two front speakers.
English System Menu Options (continued) System settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Menu Language Select the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. Clock Setting Set the date and time. Use ST keys or the numeric keypad 0-9 to change the number. Use WX keys to select the entry field, . Press OK to confirm. Clock Mode Set the clock format. Use ST keys to select the preferred option, then press OK to confirm.
Software Upgrade English Installing the latest software The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refined for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD to install the software. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’ website at ‘www.philips.com/welcome’ to check for the availability of the latest software upgrade.
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. English Troubleshooting 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 (General) Solution No power.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem No TV signal received from the recorder. Solution – Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked. – Install the TV channel. Read chapter “System Menu Options – Tuner Settings” for details. – Check the video connection between the DVD recorder A TV channel installed and the TV. during the DVD recorder’s automatic TV – You can further fine-tune the signal of the TV channel. Read chapter on “System Menu Options – Tuner Settings”.
Problem Solution A DVD±R/±RW recorded on this DVD recorder does not play on a DVD player. – If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD player cannot detect it. Please observe the following ‘minimum recording times’. Recording mode : {HQ} – 5 mins, {SP} – 10 mins, {LP} - 15 mins, {EP} – 20 mins, {SLP} – 30 mins. – You have to finalize the DVD±R. Read chapter “System Menu Options - Disc settings - Finalize” for details. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception.
Frequently Asked Questions English What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality (VHS standard).
Specifications • • • • • • • Sound • • • • • • • • • • • Rear Connections: Component Video (YPbPr) Out S-Video In S-Video Out Composite video (CVBS) In Composite video (CVBS) Out Audio left/right In Audio left/right Out Digital audio out (coaxial) RF antenna in RF TV out Mains • • • Front Connections: i.
Display panel symbols/ messages English The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00 : 00 : 00 Multifunction display/ text line – Title/ track number – Total/ elasped/remaining title/track time – Additional information regarding the disc – TV channel number or source of video – Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode). – TV program title REG ERR When the DVD inserted is in a wrong region code as the recorder. STOP When playback / recording is stopped.
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue 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 TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
