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Philips DVDR3480 User Manual

Philips DVDR3480
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User Manual
dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27232a.indd 1dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27232a.indd 1 2007-11-02 11:51:50 AM2007-11-02 11:51:50 AM

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Philips DVDR3480 Specifications

General IconGeneral
A/D converter10 bit, 27 MHz
D/A converter10-bit, 54 MHz
A/D converter24-bit, 96 kHz
D/A converter29 bit, 192 kHz
Standby power consumption< 3 W
Power consumption27 W (Typical)
Power supply220-240 V, 50 Hz
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Product dimensions (WxDxH)360 x 322 x 45 mm
Packaging dimensions (WxHxD)498 x 124 x 413 mm
Product weight3 kg
Weight incl. Packaging4 kg

Summary

Premium Home Service

Important Notes for UK Users

Mains Plug

Instructions for changing the fuse in a UK 13 Amp plug.

Connecting a Plug

Guide on how to correctly wire a plug, identifying wire colours and terminals.

Copyright in the UK

Information regarding copyright laws related to recording and playback of material.

Health and Environmental Precautions

Disposal of Your Old Product

Guidelines for the environmentally responsible disposal of old electronic products.

Product Information

Introduction

Overview of the Philips recorder's capabilities and initial setup steps.

Accessories Supplied

Lists the items included with the DVD recorder package.

Region Codes

Explains DVD region coding and compatibility limitations for the recorder.

Copyright Notice

Warns against unauthorized copying of copyrighted material.

Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons (1-16)

Explains the function of the first set of buttons on the remote control, covering numbers 1 through 16.

Remote Control (continued)

Remote Control Buttons (17-30)

Explains the function of the second set of buttons on the remote control, covering numbers 17 through 30.

Remote Control (continued)

Using the Remote Control

Provides instructions on installing batteries and operating the remote control effectively.

Main Unit Overview

Front Panel Controls

Identifies and describes the buttons and indicators on the front of the main unit.

Rear Panel Sockets

Details the various input/output ports located on the rear of the main unit.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

Connecting the Antenna Cables

Instructions for connecting the TV's antenna or cable signal to the recorder.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

Connecting the Video Cable

Guides on connecting video output from the recorder to the TV using SCART, S-Video, or composite cables.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

Connecting via Component Video

Instructions for connecting using component video cables for progressive scan output.

Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)

Connecting the Audio Cables

Details how to connect audio output to a stereo system or receiver using audio or coaxial cables.

Step 2: Optional Connections

Connecting to Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Explains how to connect the recorder to a cable box or satellite receiver using different methods.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

Connecting to a VCR

Provides instructions for connecting the recorder to a VCR for recording and playback.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

Connecting VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Details how to connect the recorder to both a VCR and a cable box/satellite receiver simultaneously.

Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

Connecting a Camcorder to Front Sockets

Guides on connecting a camcorder to the recorder's front DV IN or VIDEO IN sockets.

Step 3: Installation and Setup

Initial Setup Procedure

Walkthrough of the initial setup process, including language, country, and date settings.

Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)

Completing Installation and Channel Search

Final steps of installation, including setting time and performing an automatic channel search.

Recording

Supported Discs and Recording

Lists compatible disc types for recording and important notes on unrecordable content.

Default Recording Settings

Explains how to configure default recording preferences like chapter markers and overwrite.

Recording (continued)

Recording Settings Explained

Details recording quality modes, language selection, auto chapter, and overwrite functions.

Recording (continued)

Manual Recording

Step-by-step guide for manually recording TV programs or external device input.

Using DVD±RW with Previous Recordings

Instructions for overwriting or appending recordings on a DVD±RW disc.

Recording (continued)

Instant Time-Off Recording

How to set a recording to stop automatically at a designated time.

Watching Other Sources During Recording

Explains how to view other video sources or TV channels while a recording is in progress.

Recording (continued)

Timer Recording Overview

Explains the timer recording feature and its capabilities, including VPS/PDC.

Scheduling a Timer Recording

Step-by-step guide to set up scheduled recordings for future dates and times.

Recording (continued)

Changing or Deleting Timer Recordings

Instructions for modifying existing timer recordings or deleting them from the schedule.

Playback

Supported Playable Discs

Lists all disc formats supported for playback, including recording and playback types.

Starting Disc Playback

Guides on how to insert a disc and begin playback on the recorder.

Playback (continued)

Playing DVD Video Discs

Instructions for playing standard DVD video discs, including menu navigation.

Playing DivX Discs

How to play DivX movie files, including subtitle support and playback hints.

Playing (Super) Video CDs

Guides on playing Video CDs and Super Video CDs, including PBC functionality.

Playback (continued)

Playing MP3 Discs

Instructions for playing MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files from discs.

Playing Picture Discs (Slideshow)

How to display JPEG pictures as a slideshow from discs.

Playback (continued)

Playback from USB Devices

How to play files from USB flash drives or memory card readers.

Additional Playback Features

Pause and Slow Motion Playback

How to pause, play in slow motion, and resume playback.

Searching Forward and Backward

Methods for fast-forwarding, rewinding, and searching for specific points on a disc.

Changing Title, Chapter, or Track

How to navigate between different titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc.

Additional Playback Features (continued)

Enlarging Still Images and Panning

How to zoom in on images and pan across the zoomed view.

Switching Camera Angles

How to select different camera angles available on a DVD.

Random Playback of Tracks

How to play tracks or files in a random order.

Using Repeat Modes

Explains various repeat playback options available for discs.

Repeating a Specific Segment (A-B)

How to mark and loop a specific section of a title or track.

Additional Playback Features (continued)

Changing Subtitle Language

How to select preferred subtitle languages for DVD and DivX playback.

Searching by Time

How to jump to a specific time point within a disc during playback.

Changing Audio Soundtrack Language

How to select preferred audio languages or channels for DVDs and VCDs.

Resuming Playback

How to resume playback from where you last stopped, for DVDs and VCDs.

Edit Recordings

Understanding the Disc Menu

Explains the disc menu interface and the information it displays about recordings.

Editing Your Recordings

Overview of features to edit, erase, or protect recorded titles on a DVD.

Edit Recordings (continued)

Accessing the Title Edit Menu

How to enter the menu to edit individual recorded titles.

Hiding Segments (DVD±RW)

Instructions to hide unwanted scenes within a recording on DVD±RW discs.

Erasing a Recording

How to delete a specific recorded title from a DVD disc.

Edit Recordings (continued)

Renaming a Title

How to change the automatically generated name of a recorded title.

Dividing a Title (DVD±RW)

How to split a recorded title into two or more separate titles on DVD±RW discs.

Edit Recordings (continued)

Protecting a Title

How to prevent accidental erasure or editing of a recorded title.

Accessing the Disc Edit Menu

How to enter the menu for disc-wide operations like erasing or finalising.

Erasing All Recordings

How to delete all unprotected titles from a recordable DVD disc.

Edit Recordings (continued)

Renaming a Disc

How to change the name of the disc itself.

Playback on Other DVD Players (DVD±R)

Instructions on finalising DVD±R discs for playback on other DVD players.

Setup Menu Options

Accessing the Setup Menu

How to navigate and enter the recorder's main setup menu.

Setup Menu Categories

Lists the main categories within the setup menu, directing to relevant chapters.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Tuner Settings: Managing Presets

How to manage TV channel presets, including moving, skipping, and renaming.

Tuner Settings: NICAM, Decoder, and Rename

Configuration options for NICAM sound, decoder use, and renaming channels.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Tuner Settings: Manual Channel Setup

How to manually tune channels by preset number, frequency, and fine-tuning.

Tuner Settings: TV System Standards

How to select the appropriate TV system standard for optimal picture and sound.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Disc Settings: Formatting and Locking

How to format discs, prevent accidental erasure by locking, and make discs compatible.

Disc Settings: Compatibility and Information

How to ensure disc compatibility and view disc information like label, type, and space.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Playback Settings: Audio and Subtitle Language

How to select preferred audio and subtitle languages for DVD playback.

Playback Settings: TV Shape and Resume

How to adjust the TV aspect ratio and enable/disable the resume playback feature.

Playback Settings: DivX VOD DRM

Information on DivX VOD registration codes for renting or purchasing videos.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Playback Settings: DivX Subtitle Font

How to select the font type for DivX subtitles.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Audio Settings: Downmix Options

How to select audio downmix methods for Dolby Digital DVDs.

Audio Settings: Digital Output and Night Mode

Configuration for digital audio output and the night mode for optimized sound.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

Video Settings: Video Output Type

How to select the video output type based on the TV connection.

Setup Menu Options (continued)

System Settings: Menu Language and Clock

How to change the on-screen menu language and set the date/time.

System Settings: Screen Saver and Restore Default

How to enable screen saver and restore factory default settings.

Software Upgrade

Installing Latest Software

Instructions on how to check for and install software upgrades from the Philips website.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Issues

Solutions for common problems like no power, remote control issues, and picture/sound problems.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Playback Troubleshooting

Solutions for disc playback errors, DivX issues, and picture/sound interference.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Recording Troubleshooting

Solutions for recording issues like fuzzy picture, failed recordings, and copy-protected content.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Comprehensive list of technical details for the recorder, including display, sound, connectivity, and power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disc Usage and Compatibility

Answers questions about disc types, capacity, differences between DVD±R/RW, and DV connections.

Recording and Disc Finalization

Explains recording capabilities, titles/chapters, and the process of finalising discs.

Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

Recording Quality and USB Device Issues

Discusses recording quality levels, USB device detection, file system support, and naming conventions.

USB Playback and File Format Compatibility

Addresses issues with USB playback, picture rotation, and compatibility with various media file formats.

Glossary

Technical Terms and Definitions

Provides definitions for various technical terms related to audio, video, and disc formats used in the manual.

Glossary (continued)

Continued Glossary Definitions

Continues the list of definitions for technical terms, covering S-Video, Surround, Title, and VIDEO OUT.

Display Panel Symbols and Messages

Recorder Display Indicators

Explains the various symbols and messages that may appear on the recorder's display panel.

TV System Guide

Country-Specific TV System and DVD Region Codes

A table detailing TV system standards (VHF/UHF) and DVD region codes for various countries.

TV System Guide (continued)

Continued TV System and DVD Region Codes

Further listing of country-specific TV system standards and DVD region codes.

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