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General| Brand | Philips |
|---|---|
| Model | DVDR3505/37 |
| Category | DVD Recorder |
| Language | English |
Information on how to get fast assistance via online help or phone.
Informations sur l'obtention d'une aide rapide via l'aide en ligne ou par téléphone.
Información sobre cómo obtener ayuda rápida a través de la ayuda en línea o por teléfono.
Details the benefits of registering the product with Philips.
Explanation of important safety symbols used in the manual.
Section for recording model and serial numbers for customer reference.
Guidance for CATV installers on proper grounding of cable systems.
General safety advice to prevent fire or shock hazards.
Warning regarding unauthorized changes to the device.
Precautions regarding hazardous radiation exposure from the laser.
Compliance information for Canadian users regarding Class B digital apparatus.
Information on compliance with FCC rules for radio and TV interference.
Notice regarding copyright infringement and unauthorized use.
Information on compatibility with progressive scan output.
Manufacturer's declaration of conformity for the product.
Recommendations for safe and optimal placement of the unit.
Warning about moisture condensation and recommended drying time.
Methods to test if the remote control is sending an infrared signal.
Guidance on servicing, cleaning, and disc handling.
Features related to recording, such as compatibility and modes.
Features for editing recorded content on discs.
Capabilities for playing back various media formats.
Information on disc compatibility and playback on other players.
Using HDMI for clearer audio/video output.
Explanation of symbols used to denote disc types for operations.
Identification and function of buttons and indicators on the front panel.
Identification and function of connectors on the rear panel.
Important notes regarding rear panel jacks and HDMI output.
Guidelines for optimal remote control operation and range.
Step-by-step guide to insert batteries into the remote control.
Explanation of each button's function on the remote control.
Meaning of indicators and symbols shown on the unit's display.
Description of messages displayed on the unit during operation.
Safety and operational notes regarding antenna connections.
List of cables supplied for antenna connection.
Note on potential picture quality degradation when using an RF modulator.
List of cables supplied for RF modulator connection.
Notes on cable/satellite box connection and recording limitations.
List of cables supplied for cable/satellite box connection.
Notes on connecting to TV, progressive scan, and copy protection.
List of cables supplied for TV connection.
Information about purchasing necessary HDMI cables.
Explanation of HDMI output modes and their corresponding signals.
Table showing audio output modes for different media types.
Explanation of HDCP protection for digital video playback via HDMI.
Notes on HDMI compatibility and control limitations.
Connecting for stereo analog audio playback.
Connecting for digital audio playback with a Dolby Digital decoder.
Notes on audio recording limitations and Dolby Digital playback.
List of cables supplied for audio system connection.
Overview of how on-screen displays and menus guide operations.
How the disc information display changes with the INFO button.
Information displayed for the Digital TV program guide.
Note that the displayed items are examples.
Display of artist/title information for Windows Media Audio files.
Display of HDMI output resolution, video format, and audio format.
Overview of the Main Menu options for various settings.
Explanation of Disc Edit and CD Playback Mode menu options.
Preparation steps before starting the initial setup process.
Notes on auto clock setting and PBS availability.
Step-by-step guide for performing an automatic channel scan.
Note on potential channel reception if auto scan is canceled.
Instructions for adding or deleting analog and digital TV channels.
Important steps to perform before adding or deleting channels.
Steps for adding or deleting analog TV channels.
Steps for deleting digital TV channels.
Warning about recovering deleted digital TV channels.
How to set the clock automatically via a PBS station.
Steps to manually set the clock if auto setting is not available.
Step-by-step guide to manually set the date and time.
How to set the unit for daylight saving time.
Notes on clock setting loss and number button usage.
How to switch between analog and digital TV modes.
Note on the time taken for digital channel selection.
Methods for selecting channels using the remote control.
How to select digital channels using major and minor numbers.
Explanation of minor channels in digital broadcasting.
Procedure to cycle through available audio languages for digital TV.
Notes on timer recording for digital TV and audio control.
Procedure to select stereo or SAP for analog TV audio.
Table for selecting appropriate audio settings for analog recording.
Menu to change settings for Digital TV closed captions.
Note on DTV CC effect during recording.
Menu to change font, color, and size of digital TV closed captions.
Options for font size, style, opacity, color, and background.
Types of recordable discs compatible with the unit.
Explanation of recording modes and their corresponding times.
List of recommended disc brands for optimal recording quality.
Notes on recording limitations and disc compatibility.
List of discs and formats that are not supported by the unit.
Feature to make unfinalized +VR discs recordable on this unit.
How to set a specified time interval for chapter marks.
Instructions for initiating a recording session.
Important notes regarding recording process, aspect ratio, and audio selection.
Specific notes for one-touch timer recording operations.
Prerequisites for setting up timer recordings.
Note on handling clock setting before timer programming.
Guide on selecting channel numbers for analog, digital, and minor channels.
Hints for selecting 1-digit channel numbers and using navigation keys.
Steps to manage existing timer programming entries.
Explanation of error codes that may appear during timer recording.
How to stop a recording that is currently in progress.
Note on checking timer recording status and error indicators.
Tips and considerations for successful timer recordings.
How the unit prioritizes overlapping timer programming entries.
Notes on overlapping programs and potential cut-offs.
Step-by-step guide to overwrite a title from its start.
Step-by-step guide to overwrite a title from a specific point.
Notes on title name, thumbnail, and chapter marks during overwriting.
Scenario for overwriting with a shorter title.
Scenario for overwriting with a longer title.
Scenario for overwriting a title in the middle.
Tips and considerations for overwriting titles.
Guide to connecting camcorders, VCRs, etc., to the unit.
List of cables supplied for external device connection.
Step-by-step guide for recording content from external devices.
Explanation of DV dubbing operations and on-screen indicators.
Display of camcorder name or unrecognized device status.
Icons indicating the status of DV camcorder operations.
Instructions for initiating the dubbing process from DV to DVD.
Important notes and limitations regarding DV dubbing operations.
How to protect titles using the Disc Edit menu.
Note on canceling disc protection.
Step-by-step guide to finalize a disc.
How to cancel the finalizing process for DVD-RW discs.
Notes on finalizing DVD+R/DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.
How to set the unit to automatically finalize discs.
List of compatible discs and file formats.
Explanation of NTSC color system compatibility for DVDs.
Information on region code restrictions for DVD playback.
List of discs and formats that are not supported by the unit.
How to activate and use the PBC function for interactive Video CDs.
Hints on how DVD content is divided into titles and chapters.
Step-by-step guide to start playback of a disc.
Notes on automatic playback and PBC function.
How to select and play titles from the disc's title list.
Notes on starting playback and navigating the title list.
How to select a desired title for playback.
How to view detailed information about the inserted disc.
Step-by-step guide for playing back multimedia files from CDs.
Recommendations for file formats and specifications.
Notes on audio recording and file listing for multimedia files.
Step-by-step guide for playing back DivX files.
Specifications for optimal DivX file playback.
Notes and considerations for playing DivX files.
How to navigate and use disc menus for playback.
How to pause and resume playback.
Notes on using the Title/Disc Menu and pause mode.
How to resume playback from where it was stopped.
How to fast forward or reverse playback at different speeds.
How to skip recorded commercials during playback.
Notes on resuming playback for different file types.
Notes on playback speeds and limitations.
How to play back discs at faster or slower speeds.
How to advance playback frame by frame.
How to perform slow motion playback.
Notes on audio settings and limitations of rapid playback.
Notes on playback speeds and DivX file compatibility.
How to zoom in on the playback picture.
How to set markers to recall specific points on a disc.
Notes on zoom area display and exiting zoom mode.
Notes on clearing markers and marker setting availability.
How to search for specific titles or chapters.
How to search for specific tracks or files.
Notes on track search and PBC function.
How to search for content at a specific time.
Notes on time search availability and PBC function.
How to repeat playback of titles, chapters, tracks, or entire discs.
How to play back discs in a random order.
Notes on repeat playback options and cancellation.
Notes on canceling random playback and PBC function.
How to program a sequence of tracks or files for playback.
How to set the display time for JPEG slide shows.
Notes on erasing tracks and program playback limitations.
How to play back DivX VOD files and obtain registration codes.
How to display user-created subtitles for DivX playback.
Notes on DivX VOD file registration and playback.
Notes on conditions for displaying subtitles.
How to switch between available subtitle languages.
How to switch between audio soundtracks or channels.
Notes on subtitle availability and language codes.
Notes on soundtrack availability from disc menus.
How to enable virtual surround sound for a 2-channel stereo system.
How to switch between different camera angles on DVD-video.
How to reduce noise in playback pictures.
Note on selecting 'OFF' if sound is distorted.
Note on angle icon display settings.
How to navigate and understand the title list.
List of available disc editing operations.
Notes on editing operations, capacity indicator, and finalization.
Step-by-step guide to delete unwanted titles from a disc.
Notes on deleted titles and capacity indicator changes.
Step-by-step guide to name or rename titles.
How to enter title names using character sets and number buttons.
Step-by-step guide to add chapter marks to titles.
Notes on chapter mark limitations and disc time changes.
Step-by-step guide to delete individual chapter marks.
Notes on disc time changes when clearing chapter marks.
Steps to delete all chapter marks from a disc.
Notes on disc time changes when clearing chapter marks.
Step-by-step guide to hide chapters, making them skip during playback.
Notes on viewing hidden chapters and thumbnail display.
Step-by-step guide to select a scene as a thumbnail.
Note on overwriting thumbnails.
Step-by-step guide to divide one title into two new titles.
Notes on limitations for dividing titles.
Step-by-step guide to name the disc.
Note on disc editing availability for finalized discs.
How to protect discs from accidental editing or erasing.
Steps to remove disc protection.
Step-by-step guide to erase all titles and contents from a disc.
Note on erasing all disc contents.
How to make edited titles visible on other units.
List of configurable settings and their corresponding options.
Details of the settings and their functionalities.
Sections related to essential initial setup configurations.
Playback-related settings including language, subtitle, and parental lock.
Recording settings like auto chapter and disc finalization.
Clock settings including auto and manual time adjustment.
Channel tuning settings like auto and manual presets.
Notes on setting persistence and availability.
Guide to accessing and setting various required configurations.
How to set the TV aspect ratio for optimal picture display.
Settings for HDMI output, including format, audio, and RGB range.
Guide to adjusting playback options.
How to choose audio settings for external devices.
How to set the progressive scan mode for higher definition images.
Note regarding sound down sampling with copyright protected discs.
How to adjust the still mode for playback.
Settings for disc menu, audio, and subtitle languages.
How to set the subtitle language.
How to set the DivX subtitle language.
Notes on language selection and subtitle availability.
How to set parental lock levels and passwords to restrict content.
Steps to set a password for the first time.
Steps to enter or change an existing password.
Notes on parental lock function and password management.
Guide to various display settings.
How to set the language for on-screen displays.
How to enable or disable the angle icon display.
How to set the screen saver activation time.
How to adjust the brightness of the front panel display.
Troubleshooting for power-related issues.
Troubleshooting for picture-related issues.
Troubleshooting for sound-related issues.
Troubleshooting for a non-functional remote control.
Troubleshooting common playback problems.
Troubleshooting issues related to recording, timer, and editing.
Troubleshooting issues related to DV signal input and operation.
Troubleshooting HDMI connection and picture issues.
Troubleshooting general unit malfunction.
Troubleshooting disc tray not opening.
How to cancel the repairing process.
List of error messages encountered during operation.
Potential causes for the listed error messages.
Steps to resolve the listed error messages.
Answers to common user queries about the unit's features and connectivity.
List of languages.
Corresponding numerical codes for languages.
Definition of analog audio signals.
Definition of aspect ratio for TV screens.
Definition of a chapter in DVD content.
Definition of component video output and its benefits.
Definition of digital audio signals.
Definition of DivX codec and its capabilities.
Definition of Dolby Digital sound compression.
Definition of the finalizing process for DVDs.
Definition of JPEG file format for images.
Definition of MP3 audio file format.
Definition of PBC function for Video CDs.
Definition of PCM audio encoding.
Definition of progressive scan display technology.
Definition of region codes for DVD playback.
Definition of sampling frequency for audio.
Definition of SAP audio channels.
Definition of S-Video output.
Definition of a title on a DVD.
Definition of a track on an Audio CD.
Definition of a Video CD.
Definition of Windows Media Audio.
General specifications of the unit.
Specifications related to recording features.
Specifications for the tuner system.
Specifications for the unit's various terminals.
Note regarding specifications subject to change.
Scope of the Philips warranty obligation.
Information on who is covered by the warranty.
Details of what the Philips warranty covers.
Note regarding refurbished product warranty.
Conditions for sending replacement products.
Exclusions and limitations of the warranty coverage.
Contact information for warranty assistance in the US.
Contact information for warranty assistance in Canada.
Remedies and limitations of liability under the warranty.
