Philips DVDR3400 User Manual

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COAXIAL
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
AUDIO
HDMI
R
L
~
MAINS
OUTPUT
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 1
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV - I/O
EXT
1
AUX - I/O
EXT
2
AUD IO
OUT
S-VID E O
IN
VIDEO IN
TV
VIDEO
IN
O U T
I
N
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
TV OUT
TV IN
RF S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
R L
VIDEO
TO TV
CABLE
SATELLITE
ANTENNA
Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)
Connecting to a VCR and
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
A
Connect the Aerial/Cable TV signal to the
aerial input (RF IN) socket on the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver.
B
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect the aerial output (RF OUT)
socket on the Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver to the ANTENNA-IN
socket on the recorder.
C
Use another RF coaxial cable to connect
the TV-OUT
socket on the recorder
to the aerial input socket on the TV.
D
Use the SCART cable to connect the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the
recorder to the corresponding SCART
input socket on the TV.
E
Use another SCART cable to connect the
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the
recorder to the SCART output socket
(or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on
the VCR.
F
Use another SCART cable to connect the
SCART input (TV IN) socket on the VCR
to the SCART output socket (or labelled
as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver.
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.
C
A
D
F
Rear of aVCR
(Example only)
E
Rear of a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
(Example only)
B

Philips DVDR3400 Specifications

Picture and Display

D/A converter	10 bit, 54 MHz
A/D converter	10 bit, 27 MHz

Sound

D/A converter	29 bit, 192 kHz
A/D converter	24 bit, 96 kHz

Power

Power supply	50Hz, 220-240V
Standby power consumption	< 3 W
Power consumption	27 W (Typical)

Weight and Dimensions

Set dimensions	435 x 43 x 322 mm
Packaging dimensions	571 x 124 x 413 mm
Weight incl. Packaging	4.5 kg
Set weight	3.5 kg

Summary

Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug

How to connect a plug

Instructions on how to connect a plug to the mains lead, including wire colour coding.

Care and Safety Information

Remote Control

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

Connecting the aerial cables

Guide for connecting aerial or satellite signals for watching and recording TV programmes.

Connecting the video cable

Options for connecting video using SCART, S-Video, or composite Video (CVBS) cables.

Option 4: Using a HDMI cable

Instructions for connecting the recorder to a TV or device using an HDMI cable for high-quality video.

Connecting the audio cables

Methods for connecting audio output using audio cables or a coaxial cable for stereo or multichannel sound.

Step 2: Optional Connections

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

Steps for connecting the recorder to a cable or satellite receiver via aerial or SCART.

Connecting to a VCR or other similar device

Procedure for connecting a VCR or similar device to record from tape to DVD.

Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Step 3: Installation and Setup

Finding the correct viewing channel

Instructions for setting the TV to the correct video input channel for the recorder's display.

Setting the OSD language

Select the country of your residence

Setting your TV channel programmes

Setting the date & time

Recording

Discs for recording

Recording settings

Explanation of default recording settings like chapter markers, source, and recording mode.

RECORD settings

Detailed description of Auto Chapter Marker, Default Recording Source, and Default Recording Mode options.

Timer Recording

About timer recording

Timer recording (VIDEO PLUS+® System)

Guide to programming timer recordings using the VIDEO Plus+® system via PlusCode numbers.

Timer recording (manually)

Instructions for manually setting timer recordings by specifying source, mode, date, and time.

Setting a timer recording from an external Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver

Changing/ Deleting a timer recording

Playback

Playable discs

Starting disc playback

Procedure for inserting discs and starting playback of DVDs, audio CDs, and other formats.

Playing a DVD video disc

Additional Playback Features

Changing to another chapter/track

Searching forwards/backwards

Using the TOOLS options

Editing/ Finalising Recording

About disc editing

Overview of disc editing options available for different disc types and their effects.

Accessing disc editing menu

Steps to insert a recorded DVD and access the disc editing menu.

Rename disc

Erase disc (DVD±RW only)

Record new title

Overwrite disc (DVD±RW only)

Make compatible (DVD±RW only)

Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RW only)

Playing your recordings on other DVD players (DVD±R only)

About title editing

Overview of options for changing individual title information or deleting titles on a recorded DVD.

Accessing title editing menu

Steps to insert a recorded DVD and access the title editing menu.

Video editing

Introduction to the video editing menu for adjusting recorded content.

Rename title

Erase title (DVD±RW only)

Overwrite title (DVD±RW only)

Overwrite from the selected title

Append recording

About video editing

Overview of video editing functions like adding chapter markers, hiding scenes, and splitting titles.

Accessing video editing menu

Steps to access the video editing menu during playback.

Selecting a title

Selecting a chapter

Creating chapter marker

Hiding unwanted scenes

DVD Setup Menu Options

Accessing the Setup Menu

Guide to navigating and accessing the recorder's main setup menu.

Record Settings

Options related to recording setup, including chapter markers and default sources.

DVD Settings

Settings for DVD playback, such as menu language, subtitle, and audio language defaults.

General Settings

Configuration options for country, display language, screen saver, and menu reset.

Playback Settings

Settings related to playback, including aspect ratio, video output, HDMI resolution, and digital audio.

Parental Rating Level

How to set parental controls and manage playback limitations based on age ratings.

Channel Setup Settings

Options for managing TV channels, including search, modification, and sorting.

Clock Settings

Configuration for setting the date and time, including automatic and manual options.

Software Upgrade

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions