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PRECAUTIONS Welcome! This product lets you record on DVD and playback DVD/CD of various kinds. Read this user manual carefully to learn how to use the features described in this manual. Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this device void the user’s authority to operate it. • Do not stand the unit up vertically.
PRECAUTIONS Supplied Accessories user manual quick start guide RCA audio/video cables User Manual Servicing Cleaning discs Cleaning the disc lens Disc handling HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby Digital Recording “Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs.
CONTENTS Introduction Recording PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols Used in this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Introduction Playback Editing 53 55 55 56 Recording Function Setup LIST OF SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SETUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/DVD-R, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1 2 3* 6* 7 8 13 12 11 10 9 8. RECORD button Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start one-touch timer recording. 9. DV-IN jack (E3) Use to connect the DV output of external device with a DV cable. 10. AUDIO input jacks (E2) Use to connect external device with a RCA audio cable. 11. VIDEO input jack (E2) Use to connect external device with a RCA video cable. 12. S-VIDEO input jack (E2) Use to connect the S-video output of external device with an S-video cable. 13.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries. Using a Remote Control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others E7C40UD.indd 11 Basic Setup EN Connections 18. REPEAT button Press to display the repeat menu. 19. MUTE button Limited to the Philips brand TV products, you can mute the TV volume with these buttons. 20. HDMI button Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal output mode . 21. DTV/TV button Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and analog TV (TV) mode. 22.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display 3 2 1 5 6 4 1. Current status of the unit : Appears when playback is paused. : Appears when playing back a disc. : Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set and is proceeding. : Flashes when all timer recordings have been finished. : Appears during recording process. : Flashes when a recording pauses. : Appears during repeat playback. 2. Disc type and current status of the unit : Appears when a video CD is on the disc tray.
ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION 1 2 Introduction This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. rear of your TV 2 1 disconnect disconnect Connections VHF / UHF antenna or RF coaxial cable cable TV company Basic Setup 3 ANT. IN Connect cables to the unit. Make the basic connection as illustrated below.
RF MODULATOR CONNECTION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area.
CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX Introduction 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.) rear of your TV satellite dish Connections This connection is for TV loop through only AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN or RCA audio cable ANT.
CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device.
CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT Introduction A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices.
CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital DVD-video LPCM Dolby Digital DivX® MP3 / MP2 Dolby Digital setting of this unit Actual output PCM 2channel PCM Stream Dolby Digital PCM Stream 2channel PCM PCM 2channel PCM Stream Dolby Digital PCM Stream 2channel PCM For audio CD, video CD, and MP3 / Windows Media™ Audio files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of the “Dolby Digital” setting.
CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM Playing Back 2 Channel Analog Audio Playing Back Multi Channel Digital Audio stereo system Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck L COAXIAL audio digital audio coaxial input jack analog audio input jacks Basic Setup digital audio coaxial cable RCA audio cable IN IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Y L Y VIDEO OUT L L R R IN AV IN PB/CB OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT AV OUT ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM R IN OUT COAXIAL PR/CR AV IN Reco
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [INFO].
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Windows Media™ Audio Tag Information HDMI Information Artist Name Video Info. : Audio Info. : 2 480p Bitstream YCbCr 1 CH 2 3 4 1:01 5 *1. Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image. *2. Indicates the HDMI video format. *3. Indicates the HDMI audio format. 4. Indicates a channel number. 5. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 6. Indicates an operation status. * When HDMI setting is “OFF”, “- - -” will be displayed.
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit 1. Required Settings: To set up the required settings. 2. Playback: To set up the unit to play back discs as you prefer. 3. Display: To set up the on-screen display as you prefer. 4.
INITIAL SETTING 1 Press [STANDBY-ON y]. Before: Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. Connections 2 Introduction You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK] to set language. Initial Setup English Español 3 Use [K / L] to select the desired channel preset type, then press [OK].
CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Auto Channel Scan 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Auto Channel Preset”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select the type of broadcasting signal, then press [OK].
CHANNEL SETTING Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Manual Channel Preset”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup 1 2 3 4 Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want to add/delete channels. Connections You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding channel is only available for the analog TV channels.
CHANNEL SETTING 5 6 ANALOG Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CH / ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • Use [{ / B] to cycle through all the channels including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons] to select a channel directly. • When a memorized channel is selected, “Add” is checked and highlighted as a default. • When an unmemorized channel is selected “Delete” is checked and highlighted as a default. 5 Use [K / L] to select “Add” or “Delete”, then press [OK].
SETTING THE CLOCK Introduction Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 28. Auto Clock Setting Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Auto Clock Setting”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Auto”, then press [OK]. Auto Clock Setting Recording 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP].
SETTING THE CLOCK Manual Clock Setting 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [OK]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select calendar or time, then press [OK]. Clock Setting JAN / 01 / 2007 ( MON ) 12: 00 AM 5 Use [{ / B] to select an item to set, and use [K / L] to select the contents to suit your preference, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control and enjoy viewing the HDTV (high definition TV) programs as well as the SDTV (standard definition TV) programs with simple operation. Note • It may take up to 5 to 7 seconds to switch the digital TV channels. • In digital TV broadcasting, 2 or more channels, called minor channels, are simultaneously broadcast on one main channel, called major channel.
TUNER SETTINGS This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Selecting TV Audio Digital TV 1 Press [AUDIO] to cycle through available audio languages. English 1/2 • When you press [AUDIO], selected language will be displayed on the TV screen. • Every time you press [AUDIO], the language will be switched. e.g.) English 1/3 → Spanish 2/3 → Other 3/3 • Available languages differ depending on the broadcast.
TUNER SETTINGS Introduction Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) Analog TV Connections Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. “Required Settings” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Stereo” or “SAP”, then press [OK]. TV Audio Select Recording 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Stereo SAP 5 Playback Stereo: Outputs main-audio. SAP (secondary audio program): Outputs sub-audio. Press [SETUP] to exit.
TUNER SETTINGS DTV Closed Caption Digital TV Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. 1 2 3 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK]. Required Settings Video Input TV Aspect TV Audio Select CC Style 4 5 Use [K / L] to select “DTV CC”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS Introduction Closed Caption Style Digital TV Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. Connections Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “CC Style”, then press [OK]. Required Settings Basic Setup 1 2 3 Press [SETUP]. Video Input TV Aspect TV Audio Select 4 Use [K / L] to select “User Setting”, then press [OK].
TUNER SETTINGS 6 Use [K / L] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [OK]. Font opacity of the displayed caption can be switched as below. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting” will be displayed. • The setting description for each item is shown below. Font Opacity Solid Translucent Flash Font size of the displayed caption can be switched as below.
INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Recordable Discs Recording Mode You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. Disc size Attributes 8cm Disc DVD+RW 12cm Disc Recording time HQ (1Hr) 18 min SP (2Hr) 36 min SPP (2.5Hr) 45 min LP (3Hr) 54 min Video/sound quality (good) EP (4Hr) 72 min SLP (6Hr) 108 min (poor) HQ (1Hr) 60 min (good) SP (2Hr) 120 min SPP (2.
BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter You can set a specified time for chapter marks. Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Replace Disc Menu” set to “ON”, the title menu is automatically converted to our style. 1) Press [SETUP]. 1) Press [SETUP]. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Auto Chapter”, then press [OK].
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 35 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc completely. 4 Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. Playback • When inserting a brand-new DVD+RW/DVDRW, the unit automatically starts to format. • If titles have been recorded on the disc, the title list is displayed. Press [STOP C] to exit the title list.
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 6 Press [REC I] to start recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. 7 Press [STOP C] to stop recording. The recorded title will appear in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 72.) e.g.) DVD+R I Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F]] or [REC I] again to restart recording. Finalize the recordings so that the disc can be played on regular DVD players. 90% Writing to Disc To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)...
TIMER RECORDING Press [TIMER]. Use [K / L] to select a program number, then press [OK]. Timer Programming Date 1. --- 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8. --- Start End CH Mode Basic Setup 3 Connections 1 2 Introduction You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming.
TIMER RECORDING 4 Use [K / L] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then press [B]. 6 Use [K / L] to select a recording mode. Timer Programming Date Timer Programming Start End CH 1. JAN/01 11:57AM 10:57PM DTV 125.10 Date Start End 1. JAN/01 11:57AM 5 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- --:-- CH Mode E1 Start End 1. JAN/01 11:57AM 10:57PM --- 3. --- 4. --- CH Timer Programming Date ----- 4. --- Start End CH Mode 1. JAN/01 11:57AM 10:57PM DTV 125.
TIMER RECORDING 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y]. If the timer program did not complete correctly, the error number appears in the timer programming list. Introduction Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information Timer Programming 2) Press [TIMER]. Date 3) Check the information on the list you will need. Timer Programming Date Start 1. JAN/01 12:57AM --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8. --- 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- End CH Mode 6.
TIMER RECORDING Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. In some cases, will appear • If a disc is not inserted, momentarily around the start point as the unit attempts to record. Please insert a recordable disc. flashes.
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE 2) Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. It takes a while to display the title list. Title list will appear. If the title list does not appear, press [TITLE]. 4) Use [K / L] to select a title to be overwritten, then press [OK]. 1 SP (2Hr) 3) Use [K / L] to select “Play”, then press [OK]. Playback will start. 4) Press [PAUSE F] at the point from which you want to start overwriting. 5) Press [REC I].
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point.
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Introduction Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using input jacks either E2 and E3 (Front) or E1 (Rear). When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of E2 (Front). When connecting a DV-camcorder, use DV-IN jack of E3 (Front) instead of S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN jack. (See page 47.) Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 45. 1 23 86 46 E7C40UD.indd 46 1 2 3 4 Turn on the TV and press [STANDBY-ON y], and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected. 5 Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. 6 7 8 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. Place the disc to record properly. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray.
DV DUBBING When the DV camcorder is in playback mode... 1 1 2 1 Control DV Audio Start Rec 0:00:00 DVD Stereo1 DVD+RW E3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:00:00 1 1 0:00:00 DVD+RW The menu changes according to what mode of DV camcorder. Switch the mode on the DV camcorder to playback mode for the dubbing information. 5 E3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:22:54 1:35 SP (2Hr) 4 7 Basic Setup SP (2Hr) 3 When the DV camcorder is not in playback mode...
DV DUBBING DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DV camcorder, see page 45 for connection instructions. Insert a recordable media and make sure your DV camcorder is in playback mode. 1 Use [SOURCE] or [CH “E3 (DV-IN)”. / ] to select E3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:00:00 2 3 Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. (See page 35.) Press [INFO]. 1 Control DV Audio Start Rec 1 0:00:00 DVD Stereo1 DVD+RW E3 (DV-IN) AB-1234 0:00:00 SP (2Hr) 4 48 E7C40UD.
DV DUBBING Introduction Connections Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The dubbing will start. To stop dubbing; Use [K / L] to select “Control”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “DVD”, then press [OK]. Then press [STOP C]. Basic Setup 5 6 7 Press [PLAY B] to find the point where you wish to start dubbing. Then, press [STOP C] where you wish to start dubbing.
SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. 1 2 3 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF ON Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Disc Protect OFF ON Yes No A disc will be protected.
PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. “Disc Edit” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Finalize”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Connections You will need to finalize discs to play back in other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.
PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. 1 2 3 4 5 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [OK]. “Recording” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Auto Finalize”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec”, then press [OK].
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Playable Discs and Files Playable discs Logos DVD-video Connections This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems as described below. You can play back discs that have the following logos will play back on the unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to play back. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK PBC (playback control) for Video CD You can select images or information on the menu screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver. 2.0 of video CD standard with PBC function. Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a video CD with PBC function, “PBC” appears on the TV screen.
BASIC PLAYBACK Press [STANDBY-ON y]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up. Connections 1 2 Introduction Direct Playback Basic Setup Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 53 for the list of compatible discs.) Recording It may take a while to load the disc completely. Press [PLAY B] to start playback.
BASIC PLAYBACK Playback from the Title List 1 2 Press [STANDBY-ON y]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 53 for the list of compatible discs.) 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take a while to load the disc completely.
BASIC PLAYBACK 1 SP (2Hr) 5 NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 Use [K / L] to select “Play”, then press [OK]. Play Edit Overwrite 1 SP (2Hr) NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 2 NOV/22/07 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/07 0:10:33 3 3 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) Playback will start. 6 Press [STOP C] once to stop playback temporarily. • Refer to “Resume Playback” on page 62.
BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Back a CD-RW/-R with MP3/Windows Media™ Audio/JPEG Files 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired folder or file, then press [OK]. File List DISC NAME 3 3 FOLDER NAME 1 FOLDER NAME 2 FOLDER NAME 3 FOLDER NAME 4 FOLDER NAME 5 FOLDER NAME 6 1 FILE NAME 1 2 FILE NAME 2 1/2 When selecting file: Playback will start. When selecting the folder: The files in the folder will appear. Use [K / L] to select the file or folder you want to play back, then press [OK].
BASIC PLAYBACK Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Direct Playback” on page 55. Connections 1 2 Introduction Playing Back a DivX® Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take a while to load the disc completely. Use [K / L] to select the desired folder or file, then press [OK]. File List DISC NAME A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording 3 Basic Setup File list will appear automatically. • To exit the file list, press [STOP C]. • To resume the file list, press [TITLE].
BASIC PLAYBACK It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX® Certified product • Playable codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x, DivX®4.x, DivX®5.
BASIC PLAYBACK Pause Introduction Using the Title / Disc Menu 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 1) Press [TITLE] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or disc menu. 2) Use [K / L / { / B] to make a selection, and then press [OK] to enable your selection. Note 2) Press [PLAY B] to return to the normal playback. Note • On DVD, set “Still Mode” to “Field” in “Playback” menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred. (Refer to page 92.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback Note You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last. You can resume playback at the same point even if you turn off the unit. To cancel the resume playback and start playing back the disc from the beginning, press [STOP C] again while the playback is stopped.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK 1) During playback, press [RAPID PLAY]. B Press [RAPID PLAY] once during playback. Plays back approximately at 0.8 times of normal playback. : : Press [RAPID PLAY] twice during playback. Plays back approximately at 1.3 times of normal playback. B: Press [RAPID PLAY] 3 times to play back in normal speed. No effects. Note 1/16x pause 1/16x 1/8x 1/3x To return to the normal playback, press [PLAY B]. Note • Forward/reverse speed will be indicated with icons as follows.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Marker Setting Zoom 1) During playback, press [INFO] or [ZOOM]. This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. , then press [OK]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video 2) Use [{ / B] to select 1 1 , then press [OK]. 0:00:00 DVD-Video 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired zoom factor to zoom, then press [OK]. 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video 1.2 1.5 2.0 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired marker number.
SEARCH Track Search Introduction Title / Chapter Search Using [PREV ] / [NEXT ] 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped. 1) During playback, press [NEXT ] to skip the current track/file and move to the next. The track/file will move forward one at a time.
SEARCH Time Search 1) During playback, press [INFO]. , then press [OK]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video e.g.) audio CD 1 0:00:00 Audio CD The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to , press [B]. When time search is not available, counter are not displayed. and time 3) Use [K / L / { / B] or [the Number buttons] to enter a desired time to search, then press [OK]. After the search, playback will start automatically.
REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK / SLIDE SHOW Note Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. 1) During playback, press [INFO] or [REPEAT]. , then press [OK]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video 3) Use [K / L] to select a desired option to repeat, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video e.g.
REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK / SLIDE SHOW Program Playback Slide Show You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. You can select the display time between 5 seconds and 10 seconds. 1) Press [SETUP]. 1) Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random Playback” on page 67. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “Slide Show”, then press [OK].
DivX® DivX® Subtitle The subtitle created by the user can be displayed during DivX® playback. 1) After selecting the DivX® file, the “Subtitle List” will appear when “DivX Subtitle” is set to anything other than “OFF”. (Refer to page 92.) 2) Use [K / L] to select the desired extension you want to display, then press [OK]. Connections This unit allows you to play back the files purchased or rented from DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) services. The files are available on the internet.
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case. You can switch subtitle languages anytime during playback. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select e.g.) DVD-video 1 1 , then press [OK].
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. Some DVD-video have scenes shot from 2 or more angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if the disc contains multi-angle scenes. 1) During playback, press [INFO]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select 1 1 1 0:00:00 1 Connections 1) During playback, press [INFO].
INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TITLE].
EDITING DISCS 3 Use [K / L] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Play Edit Overwrite SP (2Hr) 1 NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/07 0:20:44 Connections You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on will be increased. For DVD+R/DVD-R, the disc space to record on will not be changed.
EDITING DISCS Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. 4 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit Title Name 6 Yes No MY FAVORITE 0:00:59 The name you entered will be activated for the title. 5 After this operation is completed, press [BACK ] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. This operation may take a while to be completed.
EDITING DISCS You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Press [PLAY B] and then [PAUSE F] to decide the point at which you will create a new chapter mark. • It is convenient to use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E] and [FFW D] for finding the point to add a new chapter mark. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Add”, then press [OK].
EDITING DISCS Clearing Chapter Marks 1 2 3 4 5 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 73 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [PREV ] / [NEXT ] to select a chapter mark to be deleted. Use [K / L] to select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Chapter Mark - Delete 1 Yes No Chapter 2/ 2 F NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP 0:00:59 The selected chapter mark will be deleted.
EDITING DISCS Introduction Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) To delete all chapter marks: Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Connections Submenu will appear. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Delete All”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Chapter Mark - Delete All 1 Yes No Chapter Recording 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 73 to display “Edit” menu. 2/ 2 F 0:00:59 5 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
EDITING DISCS Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 73 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Current Chapter”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [PREV ] / [NEXT ] to decide the chapter to be hidden. Use [K / L] to select “Hidden”, then press [OK].
EDITING DISCS You can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each title. Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 73 to display “Edit” menu. Use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E], [FFW D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the picture you want to select as a thumbnail. Connections Use [K / L] to select “Index Picture”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
EDITING DISCS Dividing a Title You can divide one title into 2 new titles. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 73 to display “Edit” menu. Use [PREV ], [NEXT ], [REW E], [FFW D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the point at which you will divide the title. Use [K / L] to select “Title Dividing”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Title Dividing 1 Yes No F NOV/21/07 11:00AM CH12 SP 0:00:59 The title will be divided into 2 new titles.
EDITING DISCS You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Introduction Putting Name on Disc Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Basic Setup Use [K / L] to select “Edit Disc Name”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF Connections 1 2 3 Press [SETUP]. ON Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Edit Disc Name A B C a b c No Disc Name Recording A window for entering a title name will appear.
EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 81 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF ON Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible 3 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Disc Protect OFF ON Yes No Data will be written onto the disc momentarily.
EDITING DISCS Introduction Setting or Releasing Disc Protect (cont’d) Releasing disc from protect: Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect ON OFF”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Basic Setup Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect ON OFF Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Disc Protect ON Recording 3 Connections 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 81 to display “Disc Edit” menu.
EDITING DISCS Erasing Disc You can erase all titles on a disc. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 81 to display “Disc Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Erase Disc”, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Disc Protect OFF ON Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible 3 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Erase Disc Yes No When you press “Yes”, all the contents in the disc will be erased.
EDITING DISCS If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. Introduction Making Edits Compatible Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Use [K / L] to select “Make Edits Compatible”, then press [OK]. Disc Edit Edit Disc Name Basic Setup Disc Protect OFF ON Erase Disc Make Edits Compatible Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Items (highlight is the default) E1 (Rear) Video In S-Video In E2(Front) Video In S-Video In TV Aspect Page 89 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide Page 31 TV Audio Select Stereo SAP CC Style DTV CC OFF Page 32 Service 1 Service 2 Required Settings Setup Video Input Page 45 Font Size Page 34 Middle Large Small Set font size of the displayed caption.
LIST OF SETTINGS Playback Contents Set the language for disc menu. Subtitle Page 92 OFF English French Set the language for subtitles. DivX Subtitle Page 92 OFF English French Set the language for DivX® subtitles. Display Screen Saver FL Dimmer Recording Page 94 Page 94 Auto Bright Dark OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes Set the brightness of the front panel display. Disc Full ON OFF Set the unit to finalize the disc automatically.
SETUPS Required Setting Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Required Settings”, then press [OK]. Setup Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Required Settings 3 1 4 5 2 Video Input TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box TV Audio Select Stereo CC Style HDMI Submenu will appear. 88 E7C40UD.indd 88 4 Refer to 1 to 2 on page 89 and set the selected item.
SETUPS 1 TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box) You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). 2 HDMI Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. HDMI Format RGB HDMI Audio ON RGB Range Normal Connections Use [K / L] to select a desired option, then press [OK].
SETUPS Playback Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. Setup Required Settings Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Edit 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Playback 1 2 3 4 5 Disc Audio Video Language Parental Lock OFF DivX® VOD Submenu will appear. 4 5 90 E7C40UD.indd 90 Refer to 1 to 4 on pages 91-93 and set the selected item. • For 5 refer to page 69.
SETUPS 1 Disc Audio (Default: Digital Out) Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to compress the range between soft and loud sounds. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Dynamic Range Control Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Connections ON OFF Your setting will be activated.
SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Still Mode (Default : Auto) Select “Auto” usually. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Subtitle (Default : OFF) Set the subtitle language. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Language - Subtitle Video - Still Mode OFF Auto English Field French Frame Spanish Other Your setting will be activated. Auto : Optimum resolution setting (“Field” or “Frame”) will be selected. Field : Images in the still mode will be stabilized.
SETUPS 4 Parental Lock (Default: OFF) A password has not been set yet. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”. Use [the Number buttons] to enter a new password except for 4737, then press [OK]. Parental Lock Parental Lock Connections Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
SETUPS Display 3 Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Display OSD Language English Angle Icon ON Screen Saver 10 minutes FL Dimmer Bright Selection menu will appear. OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. OSD Language English Français Español Your setting will be activated. Angle Icon (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to show the angle icon during the playback.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Power The power does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. • Check the breaker (in case of power failure). • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Playback picture from the external devices connected to this unit is distorted. • If the picture output signal from the external devices passes through this unit to get to your TV, the copy protection signal applied to some DVD could affect the picture quality.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Playback The disc does not play back. Remedy • No disc is inserted. • A blank disc is inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. • The disc is not correctly inserted. • The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM) (page 53). • The region code on the DVD-video does not match the unit (page 53). • Moisture has condensed inside the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Certain functions of the unit cannot operate. • Some functions may not operate depending on the type of DVC. For example, if the DVC does not support slow playback mode, the slow playback function is disabled. • With E3(DV-IN), the disc display menu does not appear unless disc playback is executed. DV audio signal cannot be switched. • For recording with the DVC, the recording audio signal can be set to 12 bits or 16 bits.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this Disc. • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert the standardized disc which bear the marks on page 53. • Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. • Playback is not authorized in the region of the DVD-video which you inserted in the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction Frequently Asked Questions No, this unit records only DVD. – Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another country? Possible when the region code of the disc is 1 and All. – Can I connect the unit to my PC? No, you cannot control the unit by PC. – Can I program a timer recording with cable/satellite box? Yes, you can. Select “E1” or “E2” as your recording channel, and leave the cable/satellite box on (pages 15, 39-40).
LANGUAGE CODE Language Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali;Bangla Bhutani Bihari Bislama Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian Cambodian Catalan Chinese Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Esperanto Estonian Faroese Fiji Finnish French Frisian Galician Georgian German Greek Greenlandic Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hebrew Hindi Code 4748 4747 4752 6563 4759 4764 5471 4765 4771 4772 4847 5167 4860 5072 4854 4855 4864 4853 5971 4851 5
GLOSSARY PCM (pulse code modulation) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio.
SPECIFICATIONS General System Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (width x height x depth) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recording discs DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, DVD-video, CD-DA, Video CD, CD-RW/-R 120V AC +/-10%, 60Hz +/-5% 22W (standby: 2.8W) 16.6 x 2.4 x 9.8 inches (420 x 59 x 247mm) 5.3 lbs. ( 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Others Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp P. O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA 30006 0026 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/usasupport DVDR3505/37 DVDR3355 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 8239 3139300 246 53242 15341 Printed in China JpnCN-0702/37-3 1VMN23366 **** E7C40UD E7C40UD.
