Philips DVDR3300H - Manual

6 Table of Contents Special Features .................................... 8 Frequently Asked Questions .......... 9 Care and Safety Information Setup precautions .................................... 10Cleaning discs ........................................... 10HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care .....

8 This function enables you to record a programme from your Satellite Receiver or any other devices. Make sure that the device is connected to the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket of this recorder, and the timer setting has been done on the connected device. ‘Time Shift Buffer’ As soon as you turn on this record...

9 What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on DVD±R or DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a D...

10 Cleaning discs Some problems occur (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions) because the disc inside the recorder is dirty . To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis. To clean a disc, use a micro fi bre cleaningcloth and wipe the disc from the centerto th...

11 General Information Introduction This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD). You can record up to 130 to 400 hours of video in SEP (Super Extended Play) recording mode depending on model (see below). Model DVDR3300H DVDR3330H DVDR5330H Internal hard disk drive 80 GB 160 GB 250 GB Maximum ...

12 Remote Control a 2 – Turns the recorder on or to standby mode. b TIMER – Enters/Exits the timer recording menu. c SETUP – Enters/Exits the system setup menu. d : Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right. : Cursor buttons for moving up or down. e OK – Confi rms an entry or selection.– Starts...

13 Remote Control (continued) n Numeric keypad 0-9 – Selects a chapter/track number to play.– Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. o HDD – Accesses the HDD content menu. p DVD – Switches to disc mode or displays the disc content menu. q SELECT – Selects a function. r PLAY – Starts playbac...

14 Remote Control (continued) – – – – – – – – – Inserting Batteries 1 3 2 A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications ( +- ) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. CAUTION!– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is no...

15 Main Unit a STANDBY-ON 2 – Turns the recorder on or to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens or closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the recorder. e iR – Point the remote control towards this sensor. f HDD Active indicator – Lights up wh...

16 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections A B Connecting the aerial cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using this recorder. If the aerial signal is connected via a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the ...

17 TV Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) OR OR Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the playback from this recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using the Scart socket (best picture quality) Use the s...

18 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) TIPS: For option 2 connection, you have to set the appropriate Digital Audio Output setting, see page 58. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise may occur. Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from this recor...

19 Step 2 : Optional Connections TIPS: The device that connected to the EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket will pass its video/audio signals through the EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket and display on the TV. TV Antenna Satellite Cable B A C Back of Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (example only) Connecting to a Cable Box or...

22 Step 2 : Optional Connections (continued) TIPS: Refer to your optional connected devices’ user manual for other possible connections. Connecting to a camcorder You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the fl ap on the right hand side which provi...

25 Step 3: Installation and Set-up (continued) TIPS: After completing the basic installation, you can change or update your settings using the system setup menu, see page 56~61. Note: Make sure you have successfully made all the required connections to this recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/Ca...

26 Control TV Programmes Switching on to TV programme TUNER CH + / - A Turn on the TV to the correct programme number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). B Press STANDBY-ON 2 to turn on this recorder. If no TV programme appears on the screen, press TUNER on the remote control. C Press CH + / -...

27 Before Recording About temporary HDD storage/Time Shift video bar As soon as you turn on this recorder, the currently selected TV programme will be stored in the temporary hard disk storage called ‘ TSB ’ (Time Shift Buffer), up to 6 hours of programmes can be stored. The Time Shift video bar wil...

28 Before Recording (continued) Default recording settings You can preset your recording settings in the recording system setup menu. SETUP OK A Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on TV. Setup Menu Video Sound Features Language Recording Setup B Press to select { Recording } a...

29 Before Recording (continued) Recordings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Record Mode The recording mode defi nes the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time on the HDD (hard disk drive). Important! When copying from HDD to a recordable DVD, the recording ...

30 IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy-protection cannot be played back from the HDD or copied to a recordable DVD. Recording TV programmes Follow the instructions below to record the TV programmes onto the HDD, where you can store for future viewing and copy to a recordable DVD disc...

31 Record on Hard Disk (continued) TIPS: Set the appropriate recording mode for HDD recording. The same recording mode will be used for recording from HDD to a recordable DVD, see page 29. Automatic recording from a Satellite Receiver This feature is only applicable for the Satellite Receiver (or an...

34 Record on Hard Disk (continued) TIPS: Set the appropriate recording mode for HDD recording. The same recording mode will be used for recording from HDD to a recordable DVD, see page 29. About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/time....

38 Record on DVD Recordable Disc TIPS: Ensure that there is suffi cient space available on the recordable DVD before recording. You have to fi nalise the DVD±R before it can be played on other players, see page 53. IMPORTANT! – You can only copy the recorded titles in the hard disk drive of this rec...

40 Playback from Hard Disk TIPS: Press HDD to exit the menu. Basic operation Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD browser with an index picture. A Press HDD on the remote control. The HDD content menu appears. 00:29:30 SPP PAL03-10-2005 19:30:10 03-10-2005 19:30:10 03-10-2005 22:...

41 Playback from Disc TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the confi guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used. Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recor...

42 Playback from Disc (continued) TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD recorder due to the confi guration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used. Playing a DVD video disc Normally the DVD disc contains a disc menu. You may ...

44 Additional Playback Features TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Searching forwards/backwards You can fast forward or fast reverse a disc during playback and select a desired search speed. A...

45 Additional Playback Features (continued) TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Using the T/C options You can have a quick access to various additional playback features by using the T/C tools ...

46 Additional Playback Features (continued) TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Switching camera angles This option is only available with DVDs that contain sequences recorded from different ca...

47 Additional Playback Features (continued) TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. Changing the audio soundtrack language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language or VCD...

48 Edit Recordings - HDD TIPS: No editing can be carried out on a protected title. Press to go back to the previous menu item. Press HDD to exit the menu. Using the HDD edit title menu In the HDD edit title menu, you can change the title name, set title protection, delete title, or copy the title to...

49 Edit Recordings - HDD (continued) TIPS: No editing can be carried out on a protected title. Press to go back to the previous menu item. Press HDD to exit the menu. Deleting a title from HDD If the space in the hard disk drive (HDD) is full, you must delete some titles on the HDD to make space for...

51 Editing Recordings - Recordable DVD TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a fi nalised DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu item. About recordable DVD editing This recorder offers various disc edit options. You can change the disc content and settings of a recorde...

52 Editing Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a fi nalised DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu item. Using the disc settings menu In the disc settings menu, you can change the disc name, set disc protection, erase disc cont...

53 Editing Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a fi nalised DVD±R. Press to go back to the previous menu item. Erasing disc (DVD±RW only) This erases the content of the DVD±RW including any content that was not recorded on this recorde...

54 Editing Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a fi nalised DVD±R. Press to go back to the previous menu item. Using the title settings menu In the title settings menu, you can change the title name, view the hidden scene or erase the ...

55 Editing Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a fi nalised DVD±R. Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu item. Press EDIT to exit the menu. Using the edit chapters menu This recorder allows you to edit the video content after a ...

56 Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. OK SETUP A Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on TV. Setup Menu Video Sound Features Language Recording Setup Note: The { Setup } opt...

57 Setup Menu Options (continued) Video settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Shape The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV. { 4:3 Letterbox } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display with black bars on the top and bottom. { 4:3 PanScan } – For a full-height picture with t...

58 Setup Menu Options (continued) Sound settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Digital Output This setting is only required if you are using this recorder’s COAXIAL OUT socket to connect other audio/video device. { Off } – Select this to deactivate the digital audio output. F...

59 Setup Menu Options (continued) Feature settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Access Control This is to prohibit viewing of discs that had exceeded the limits you set. Before you can set the parental level or country, you must set a four-digit pin code. Press OK to access....

60 Setup Menu Options (continued) Setup settings (These settings will be taken from the fi rst installation) Auto Install Press OK on the remote control to start the automatic TV channel search process and replace all previously stored analogue TV channels. This process may take several minutes. Man...

62 Firmware Upgrade Installing the latest fi rmware Periodically Philips will issue upgrades for the fi rmware that was initially installed in your recorder as the fi rmware is continuously refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupte...

63 Troubleshooting Problem Solution WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for rep...

67 Specifi cations Video Recording • Recording system : PAL• Compression formats: MPEG2• Recording Modes: HQ (M1), SP (M2), SPP (M2x), LP (M3), EP (M4), SLP (M6), SEP (M8) • Audio compression: Dolby Digital Video Playback • Disc Playback Media: CD-R/CD-RW, DVD±RW, DVD±R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD-R, ...

68 Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs.ver...

69 Display panel symbol /messages The following symbols/messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00 Multifunction display/text line – Title/track number – Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time– Disc/title name – Error or warning messages– Additional information regarding the disc– TV chan...

70 TV System Guide COUNTRY VHF UHF DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B 5 ALBANIA PAL B PAL G 2 ALGERIA PAL B PAL G 5 ANGOLA PAL I 5 ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N 4 AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H 4 AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G 2 AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M 4 BAHRAIN PAL B PAL G 2 BANGLADESH PAL B 5 BARBADOS NTSC M 4 BELGIUM P...