Philips DVDR3510V - Manual

English 6 Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ............................................................................................. 8 Setup precautions .............................................................................................................................

English 7 Table of Contents Dubbing Direct Dubbing (Disc î Tape) ....................................................................................... 34 Dubbing from VCR to DVD .................................................................................................................... 34D...

English 8 Care and Safety Information CAUTION!High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place...

English 9 Introduction Your Philips DVD recorder comes with a built-in VCR deck. It allows recording to DVD±RW, DVD±R, DVD+R DL and VHS tape. In addition, enjoy playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. The DVD±R discs have to be fi nalised before they can be played on other DVD players. Before you can s...

English 10 Product features This is a simple programming system for recorders. To use it, enter the programming number associated with your television programme. You can fi nd this number in your favourite listings magazine. Note: In the UK and Ireland the S HOW V IEW ® system is known as VIDEO Plus...

English 11 Main Unit qa 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 q; qs qd qf qh qg a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. b Tape deck c EJECT Z – Ejects the VHS tape. d OPEN/CLOSE Z – Opens/closes the disc tray. e Disc tray f CHANNEL V v – In tuner mode, selects the next or previous TV channel. – Selects ...

English 12 Remote Control a 2 – Turns on the recorder or to standby mode. b SCART – Switch between playback from additional devices (connected via EXT2 AUX I/O socket) and playback from the recorder. DVD – Switch to DVD mode. VCR – Switch to VCR mode. USB – Accesses the contents of the connected USB...

English 14 Remote Control (continued) Using the remote control A Open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications ( +- ) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. D Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. E Selec...

English 15 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record t...

English 16 TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) Connecting the video cables This connection enables you to view the disc and VHS tape playback from the recorder. You only...

English 17 Option 4: Using a Component (Y Pb Pr) cable A Connect a component video cable (red/blue/green - not supplied) from the Y P B P R -OUT sockets on the recorder to the corresponding component video input sockets (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV. B If your TV accepts Progressive...

English 18 Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the playback from the recorder. However, this connect...

English 19 Step 2: Optional Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), see “Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections – Connecting the antenna cables” for the complete connections to your TV....

English 20 TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections. Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) Connecting a DV camcorder Use this if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV socket conforms to the i.LINK standard. Connect an i.LINK 4-p...

English 21 Step 3: Installation and Setup Before you start...When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you perform several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the system setup menu features to programme TV channels, menu ...

English 23 Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued) Setting the date & time This recorder has an automatic date and time setting feature. If the recorder has not set the time and date correctly, further adjust the clock settings. A Press SETUP . The system setup menu appears. B Use ST keys to ...

English 24 Recording This recorder can record TV programmes or copy content from an external device to a DVD recordable disc or VHS tape. The storage capacity of the disc and tape are dependable on the recording mode selected. This recorder also incorporates timer recording function which allows a s...

English 25 IMPORTANT!Unrecordable contents Contents with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, recording will be paused. Recording settings The default recording settings allow you to set the auto chapter markers, preferred recording inp...

English 26 Recording (continued) Record settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto ChapterMarker Automatically divides a recording (title) into chapters by inserting chapter markers at a specifi c interval. This enables you to access a specifi c point in the recording quickl...

English 27 Recording (continued) Recording from various sources This recorder has various external input signal terminals that can be used to record or playback, including Tuner input, S-Video input, composite video input, DV input, Scart input and stereo audio input. SCART SOURCE DVD VCR REC STOP R...

English 28 Recording (continued) TIPS: Ensure that there is suffi cient space available on the recordable DVD or VHS tape before recording. You have to fi nalise the DVD±R before it can be playback on other players. E Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the conne...

English 29 Recording (continued) Instant time-off recording This function allows you to make a recording with a preset length easily without using the timer programming. A Press P +- to select the programme number to record from, for example ‘P01’. B Press DVD or VCR to select the destination of rec...

English 30 Timer Recording About timer recording Use the timer recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/time. The recorder will tune to the right programme channel and begin recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, schedule up to 8 recordings at a time. Duri...

English 34 Dubbing from VCR to DVD This allows you to archive your VHS tapes to a recordable DVD. DIRECT DUBBING A Insert a recordable DVD. B Insert a prerecorded VHS tape. C Press VCR on the remote control. D Press u to start tape playback. Find the position where you want to start recording and pr...

English 35 Disc and USB Playback Playable discs Using this recorder, playback and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over. DVD±R (DVD Recordable);can be recorded only once. DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer); same as DVD±R. Playback ...

English 36 Starting disc playback A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. B Press DVD on the remote control. The DVD indicator lights up. C Press OPEN/CLOSE ç at the front panel. The disc tray opens. You can also press and hold the STOP x button on the remote control to open and close the disc t...

English 37 Playing a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’ (Play Back Control). This allows you to play the video CDs interactively by following the menu on the display. A Insert a (Super) Video CD. If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index menu will appear on the TV B Use numeric keypad 0-9...

English 38 Disc and USB Playback (continued) Playing an MP3/WMA disc MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3) fi les are highly compressed music fi les. The MP3 format lets you store about ten times more data (music, pictures) on a single CD-ROM than a regular CD. A Insert an MP3/WMA CD. The disc content menu appe...

English 40 Additional Disc Playback Features Changing to another title/chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, To go to the next chapter/track, press ë on the remote control. To retur...

English 41 Using the OPTIONS menu OPTIONS DISC SELECT INFO AUDIO SUBTITLE CLEAR SCART Menu options displayed may differ depending on the disc type. A During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. DVD Mode Trick mode TitleChapterAudioSubtitleAngleTitle Normal Pl...

English 42 Creating a playlist Playback the contents of the disc in the order you want by creating a playlist. A During disc playback, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The options menu appears. B Select { Mode } > { Program }. The programme menu appears. Edit Program Play List Title Playlist ...

English 43 Additional Disc Playback Features (continued) Changing subtitle languages This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, change the language you want during DVD playback. During disc playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to toggle through the language options on the dis...

English 44 Starting VCR playback This VCR uses the VHS system. A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. B Press VCR on the remote control. The VCR indicator lights up. C Insert a pre-recorded VHS tape into the tape deck with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. D Playba...

English 45 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or fi nalised DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. Press DISC to exit. About disc editing This recorder offers various disc editing options for various disc types. You can chang...

English 46 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. Change the disc name by following the steps below. A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to select { Rename Disc } and press OK . The keyboard screen appears. B Use W ...

English 48 About title editing Change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD. If a DVD±R has been fi nalised, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu varies depending on the type of disc. { Play Title } Start playing a recording....

English 50 TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or fi nalised DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) About video editing After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can a...

English 51 Selecting a title This option shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select a specifi c title. A During playback, press EDIT to display the video editing menu. B Use ST keys to select { Title } and press OK . C Use the numeric keypad 0-9 ...

English 52 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued) TIPS: No further recording and editing can be carried out on a full or fi nalised DVD±R. Press W to go back to the previous menu. Hiding/unhiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercia...

English 53 Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The system setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SCART SETUP OK A Press SETUP on the remote control. The system setup menu appears on TV. B Use ST keys to highlight a menu item and press X t...

English 55 Playback settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Setup Menu Options (continued) TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio of the recorder according to the TV type you have connected. { 16:9 } – Select this for wide screen TV (frame ratio 16:9). { 4:3 Letterbox } – Select...

English 57 Language settings On Screen DisplayLanguage Select the menu language for this recorder’s on-screen display. Default Disc MenuLanguage Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Default SubtitleLanguage Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Default AudioLa...

English 61 Software Upgrade Installing the latest software The software installed in your recorder is continuously being refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the set. Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the software which you copy onto a CD and install the software of your r...

English 62 Troubleshooting Problem (General) Solution WARNINGUnder 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 t...

English 63 Problem (General) Solution Troubleshooting (continued) No sound. No TV signal received from the recorder. TV channel is fuzzy or distorted. Unable to eject disc tray. The recorder clock settings are different from the current time. – Check the audio connections, the red and white sockets....

English 66 What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. They are compatible with DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. What is the capacity of a DVD±R/+RW disc? 4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings...

English 67 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I set up Titles and Chapters? The recorder automatically creates a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at 5-minute intervals. What does “fi ...

English 68 Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 • D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz • A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz • Picture Enhancement: Progressive Scan Sound • D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz • A/D converter: 24 bit, 48 kHz Video Recording • Recording system: PAL, SECAM • Compression formats: MP...

English 69 Display panel symbols/ messages The following symbols/ messages may appear on your recorder display: 00:00:00Multi-function display/ text line– Title/ track number– Total/ elapsed/remaining title/track time– Disc/title name– Additional information regarding the disc– TV channel number or ...

English 70 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 horizon...

English 72 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 PAL B PAL...

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