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Philips DVDR3305 User Manual

Philips DVDR3305
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DVDR3305
User Manual
Make your own DVDs
16861_dvdr3305_05_eng5.indd 1 2005-06-29 4:08:35 PM

Table of Contents

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Philips DVDR3305 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio formats supportedMP3, PCM
Video formats supportedMPEG1, MPEG2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9
Analog signal format systemPAL, SECAM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)106 dB
I/O ports• Front / Side connections: Audio left/right in, CVBS in, S-video in • Rear Connections: SCART1 (CVBS, S-video/RGB out), SCART2 (CVBS, S-video/RGB in), Analog audio Left/Right out, S-Video/CVBS video output, Digital coaxial out, RF antenna in /TV out
Security featuresParental Control
Dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 285 x 65 mm
Power requirements50Hz, 220-240V
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R
Product colorSilver
Power consumption (standby)3 W
Power consumption (typical)25 W
Package weight6000 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight4000 g

Summary

Important Notes for UK Users

Mains Plug Safety and Replacement

Instructions for handling the mains plug and fuse safety procedures.

Connecting the Mains Plug

Guide on connecting the mains plug wires according to colour code for safe operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disc Selection for Recording

Guidance on selecting suitable recordable DVD discs for recording.

DVD+R vs. DVD+RW Differences

Explanation of the differences between recordable and rewritable DVD formats.

Getting Started

Initial Setup: Batteries and Remote

Guide on inserting batteries and basic remote control operation.

Finding Your Viewing Channel

Steps to set up the TV for viewing the DVD recorder's output.

Country and Channel Setup

Setting the country for TV tuning and initial channel programming.

Basic Connections

Connecting Antenna Cables

Guide for connecting the antenna or cable TV signal to the recorder.

Connecting Video Cables

Instructions for connecting video output from the recorder to the TV.

Connecting Audio Cables

Guide for connecting audio output from the recorder to speakers or an amplifier.

Remote Control Functions

Disc Editing and Finalization

Playback Operations

Playable Discs and Insertion

List of disc types supported and instructions on how to insert them.

DVD System Menu Options

Accessing System Menu - General

Navigating the general system settings menu for basic configurations.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Power Issues

Solutions for issues related to the device not powering on.

Remote Control Malfunctions

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional remote control.

Disc Playback Problems

Solutions for problems encountered when playing discs.

No Sound Output

Troubleshooting steps for absent audio output.

No Picture Output

Troubleshooting steps for missing video output.

Technical Specifications

Care and Safety Information

Basic Connections - DVD Recorder

Step 1: Connecting Antenna Cables

Guide for connecting the antenna or cable TV signal to the recorder.

Basic Connections - DVD Recorder (Continued)

Step 2: Connecting Video Cables

Instructions for connecting video output from the recorder to the TV.

Step 3: Connecting Audio Cables

Guide for connecting audio output from the recorder to speakers or an amplifier.

Getting Started (Continued)

Step 4: TV Channel Programming

Process for searching and storing TV channels.

Recording

Compatible Discs for Recording

Information on compatible recordable DVD formats like DVD+R and DVD+RW.

Configuring Recording Settings

Configuring default recording parameters like chapter markers and input source.

Recording (Continued)

Manual Recording Procedure

Starting a recording immediately from a selected source.

About Timer Recording

Overview of scheduling recordings for future times and dates.

Manual Timer Recording Setup

Step-by-step guide for manually setting up timer recordings.

Editing and Finalizing Recording

Editing and Finalizing Recording (Continued)

Video Editing Features

Features for editing video content, including chapter markers and splitting.

Playing DVD+R Recordings on Other Players

Steps to finalize DVD+R discs for playback on other devices.

Playback

Playable Discs

List of disc types supported for playback and recording.

Inserting a Disc Correctly

Instructions on how to correctly insert a disc into the player.

Playback (Continued)

Starting Disc Playback

Steps to begin playback of a disc after insertion.

Playing DVD+R/+RW Discs

Playing recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW discs on the recorder.

DVD System Menu Options (Continued)

Accessing System Menu - Playback

Navigating the playback settings menu for display and audio options.

Parental Rating Level Control

Setting playback limitations based on age ratings to control disc access.

Setting or Changing Password

Setting or changing the PIN code for parental controls and disc access.

Accessing System Menu - Record

Accessing the recording settings menu for default parameters.

Accessing System Menu - Channel Setup

Accessing the TV channel setup menu for tuning and sorting.

Accessing System Menu - Clock

Accessing the clock and date settings menu.

Troubleshooting Common Issues (Continued)

Scheduled Recording Failures

Solutions for failed or missed scheduled recordings.

Unable to Make New Recordings

Reasons and solutions for being unable to create new recordings.

No TV Signal Received

Troubleshooting steps for lack of TV signal output.

Recorded Disc Not Playing on Other Players

Issues with playing recorded discs on other players, often due to finalization.

Specifications

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