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Philips HDR3700/05 User Manual

Philips HDR3700/05
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EN Hard Disk/DVD Recorder
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under
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Philips HDR3700/05 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity160 GB
DVD FormatDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
TV TunerAnalog
Audio Playback FormatMP3, WMA
USB PortYes
HDMI OutputYes
Scart OutputYes
Component Video OutputYes
Composite Video OutputYes
Analog Audio OutputYes
Digital Audio (Coaxial)No
S-VideoYes
Recording FormatsDVD+R, DVD+RW
Video Playback FormatMPEG2
Digital Audio OutputYes
Power Consumption (Standby)1 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 x 80 x 315 mm
Video UpconversionYes (1080p)

Summary

Introduction

Precautions and Safety

Essential safety guidelines, laser precautions, and power supply information.

Important Notes and Compliance

UK plug details, recycling guidance, and copyright information.

Installation Location

Guidelines for selecting an appropriate and safe place to install the unit.

Hazards and Warnings

Critical warnings about electrical hazards, moisture, and progressive scan compatibility.

Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Step-by-step guide for cleaning unit surfaces, discs, and the laser lens.

Handling and Servicing

Best practices for handling discs/HDD and procedures for unit servicing.

Features

Key Unit Features

Overview of the unit's capabilities including tuners, video upscaling, FlexTime, EPG, and connectivity options.

Functional Overview

Front Panel Overview

Identification and explanation of buttons and indicators on the front panel of the unit.

Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Terminals

Details on all input and output terminals located on the rear of the unit.

Remote Control

Remote Control Operations

Explanation of each button on the remote control and its function.

Remote Control Setup and Usage

Guide for installing remote batteries and tips for effective remote control usage.

Basic Operations

Switching HDD/DVD Mode

How to select between the HDD and DVD components of the unit.

On-Screen Display Information

Explanation of icons and information displayed on the unit's screen during operation.

Displaying Title, File, and HDMI Information

Details on how title, file, and HDMI output information is displayed.

Time Shift Buffer and INFO Menu Display

Explanation of Time Shift Buffer status and digital TV programme information display.

Menu Navigation and Settings

Home Menu and Sub-menu Access

How to navigate the main menu and access sub-menus for unit functions.

General and Digital TV Settings

Overview of the General Settings and Digital TV Settings menus.

Disc Editing and Management

Disc Editing Menu Options

Options for editing discs, including naming, erasing, and protecting.

HDD Settings and Dubbing Menu

Options for managing HDD content and performing dubbing operations.

Disc Playback Modes

Settings for controlling disc playback modes like Random Play and Programme Play.

Front Panel Display

Front Panel Indicators and Messages

Guide to the symbols, indicators, and messages shown on the unit's front panel display.

Connections

Connecting to a TV

Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit to a TV via SCART, Component, or HDMI.

HDMI Specifics and Protection

Details on HDMI output modes, media compatibility, and HDCP protection.

Connecting External Equipment

Instructions for connecting external devices like VCRs, camcorders, and satellite boxes.

Digital Audio Connections

How to connect external audio equipment for enhanced sound quality.

Initial Setup

Initial Setup Process

Step-by-step guide for the initial setup, including tuner installation and clock setting.

Program Control

TV Viewing and Live TV Operations

Guide to viewing live TV, digital broadcasts, and changing audio/subtitle settings.

Programme Information Display

How to access and view programme information for digital TV broadcasts.

Channel Selection Methods

Various methods for selecting TV channels and external inputs.

Audio, Subtitle, and EPG

Managing audio/subtitle languages, digital text, and using the EPG with its user guide.

Recording

Recordable Media and Modes

Information on compatible discs, recording modes, limits, and unrecordable types.

HDD Usage and Compatibility

Best practices for HDD usage, data backup, and ensuring disc compatibility.

Audio Settings for Recording

Settings for selecting audio modes and languages during recording.

Basic Recording and OTR

Step-by-step guide to basic recording and using the One-touch Timer Recording feature.

Time Shift Buffer Recording

How to record content from the Time Shift Buffer to the HDD.

Timer Recording Setup

How to set up timer recordings for programmes in advance, including channel, media, and mode.

Managing Timer Programmes

Procedures for managing timer recordings, including editing, deleting, and skipping.

Timer Recording Operations and Errors

How to stop active recordings, troubleshoot errors, and follow operational hints.

EPG Timer Recording and Overlaps

Using EPG for timer recording, handling overlapping schedules, and priority rules.

Series Link and VIDEO Plus+ Recording

Programming recordings for TV series and using the VIDEO Plus+ system.

Satellite and Title Overwriting Recording

How to perform satellite recording and overwrite existing titles.

Digital Video Dubbing

DVC Connection and Control

Connecting a digital video camera (DVC) and operating its functions remotely.

Performing DVC to HDD/DVD Dubbing

Detailed steps for dubbing video content from a DVC to HDD or DVD.

Dubbing Modes and Information

Information on the dubbing menu, recording modes, and general dubbing notes.

Disc Management

Protecting and Finalising Discs

How to protect discs from changes and finalise them for cross-device playback.

Auto Finalise Setting

Configuration for automatic disc finalisation based on available space.

Playback

Disc Compatibility and Standards

Information on supported discs, playback standards, region codes, and VCD PBC function.

Direct Playback and PBC Management

How to perform direct playback and manage the PBC function for Video CDs.

Disc Menu Playback

How to use the disc menu to access playback options and customise the viewing experience.

Playback from Lists

How to play back titles from HDD or DVD using the title list feature.

Media File Playback (Audio/Image)

How to play back audio files (CD, MP3, WMA) and image files (JPEG).

Kodak Picture CD and DivX Playback

How to play back Kodak Picture CDs and DivX video files.

DivX Features

How to use DivX subtitles, manage VOD files, and understand DivX file playback requirements.

Disc Menu and Title Menu Playback

Instructions for using disc and title menus to control playback options for various media.

Playback Navigation Features

Functions for navigating playback, including resume, skip, replay, and pause.

Advanced Playback Modes

How to use step-by-step, slow motion, and zoom playback modes.

Marker Setup and FlexTime Playback

How to set chapter markers and play back content while recording is in progress.

Time Shift Buffer and Search Functions

How to control playback of the Time Shift Buffer, including pausing, resuming, and searching.

Playback Search Functions

How to search for content by title, chapter number, or specific playback time.

Playback Modes and Settings

How to set repeat playback, random playback, and programme playback modes.

Slideshow and Subtitle Settings

How to set slideshow display intervals and switch subtitle languages.

Audio and Surround Sound Options

How to switch audio soundtracks and enable virtual surround sound effects.

Camera Angles and Noise Reduction

How to select different camera angles and reduce noise in playback.

Editing

Title List Navigation and Information

How to view, navigate, and interpret information in the title lists for HDD and DVD.

Accessing the Edit Menu

Steps to access the main editing menu for title and disc operations.

Editing Title and Chapter Details

How to rename titles, edit title names, and manage chapter markers.

Title and Chapter Manipulation

Operations like deleting all chapter markers, protecting titles, and dividing titles into multiple parts.

Scene Deletion and Chapter Hiding

How to delete specific scenes from a title and hide chapters from playback.

Disc Naming and Erasing

How to name a disc and erase all its contents.

Setting Index Pictures

How to set a specific scene as an index picture for a title.

HDD and DVD Editing Utilities

How to ensure edits are compatible and how to delete all HDD titles.

General Settings

General Settings Overview and Disc/Video

Overview of general settings, including disc playback options and video output configurations.

Recording, Clock, Channel, DivX, HDMI, and Digital TV

Configuration for recording, clock, channel tuning, DivX features, HDMI, and digital TV.

Parental Lock and Audio Settings

How to set parental controls and configure audio output for discs and external devices.

Audio Conversion and Disc Menu Language

Settings for audio signal conversion and disc menu language selection.

Audio, Subtitle, and Angle Options

How to select audio/subtitle languages and manage the angle icon display.

Still Mode and Skip/Replay Settings

How to configure still mode options and skip/replay interval settings.

Skip/Replay Intervals and TV System

Details on skip/replay intervals and selecting the TV system for playback.

Front Panel Brightness and TV Shape

How to adjust front panel brightness and set the TV aspect ratio.

Active Video Output Configuration

How to configure the active video output mode for connecting to a TV.

Progressive Scan and DivX Subtitle

How to set up progressive scan video output and enable DivX subtitle display.

HDMI Connection and Format

How to connect via HDMI and select the colour space format (RGB, YCbCr).

HDMI Audio, Black Level, and EasyLink

Settings for HDMI audio, black level adjustment, and EasyLink functionality.

Channel Setup and Tuning

How to scan and store analogue and digital TV channels.

Manual Analog Channel Tuning

How to manually tune and position analogue channels.

Channel Management and Tuning

How to skip unwanted channels and reorder analogue channels.

Digital Channel Tuning and Editing

How to tune digital channels and manage them using editing and quick select features.

Favourite Groups and Adult Lock

How to create favourite channel groups and set up the Adult Lock feature.

Skipping and Deleting Channels

How to skip unwanted digital channels and delete channels from the unit.

Digital Channel Management and Information

How to sort channels, rename them, and view signal information.

Adult Lock and Pincode Management

How to set up and manage the Adult Lock feature and its associated Pincode.

Language and Tuner Version Settings

How to set preferred languages and check the tuner software version.

Auto and Manual Clock Setting

How to set the unit's clock automatically via TV signals or manually.

Reset All Settings

How to reset all unit settings to their factory default values.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Guide

Common problems related to power, unit function, clock, and password, with solutions.

Channel, Recording, and Playback Issues

Solutions for problems with channel tuning, recording, timer recording, and playback errors.

Image, Connection, and HDMI Issues

Troubleshooting for display problems, external device connections, and HDMI issues.

Playback and Disc Related Issues

Solutions for playback issues, disc errors, capacity problems, and remote control malfunctions.

Error Message Troubleshooting

Detailed troubleshooting for specific error messages like Disc Error, Region Error, Parental Lock, and Recording Errors.

Reference Information

Language Code Reference

A comprehensive list of language codes and their corresponding numeric values.

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of technical terms used throughout the manual, related to audio, video, and recording.

Specifications

General Specifications

Technical specifications of the unit, including HDD, power, dimensions, and operating conditions.

Recording and Tuner Specifications

Specifications related to recording formats, discs, video, and tuner channels.

Input/Output Specifications

Details on all input and output terminals, including connectors and levels.

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