Philips DVDR3506-37 User Manual

This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/DVD-RW can be recorded to and erased many times.

• Following discs are recommended for good recording quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit. However, depending on the media condition the unit may not read the disc properly. Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x, JVC DVD-RW 4x, Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x, SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.

• You can play back DVD+RW on most DVD players without finalizing. However, if

you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” before being able to see those effects on other units (see page 83 in the user manual). To play back discs other than DVD+RW on other DVD players, you will need to finalize.

• DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (see page 82 in the user manual).

• DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit.

Connections

Follow to the back side of this sheet.

This unit is compatible to play back the following discs / files.

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The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. This unit can play back DVDs that are labeled for ALL regions or for region 1.

Region Codes

Recordable Discs

DVDR3506/37

DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

2) Make the connection as illustrated below.

3) Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4.

4) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet.

5) Turn on your TV and choose the same channel as you set the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to.

• RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You need to purchase it at your local store.

Basic Connection

Connection Using RF Modulator.

1) Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet.

2) Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV.

3) Make the connection as illustrated below.

4) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet.

Connection to a Cable / Satellite Box

1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

2) Make the connection as illustrated below.

3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet.

* Refer to the user manual for other connection methods.

Unrecordable Discs

uickuick S S

tarttart

G G

uideuide

uickuick

S S

tarttart

G G

uideuide

Playable Discs

How to Select External Input Channel on Your TV

After you have completed the connections, switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel repeatedly until the DVD recorder’s opening picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.

DVD-video

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD+R Double Layer

DVD-RW (Finalized video mode discs only)

DVD-R (Finalized video mode discs only)

LogosPlayable discs LogosPlayable discs

CD-DA (audio CD)

video CD

CD-RW

CD-R

CD-DA MP3 Windows Media™ Audio JPEG

DivX®

MediaPlayable les

CD-RW/-R

CD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R

VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AV IN

AV OUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT

PB/C

PR/C

OUT

RCA audio

HDMI OUT

cable

AUDIO INLRVIDEO IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM

RCA video cable

VHF / UHF

antenna

cable TV

company

This connection is

for TV loop

through only

RF coaxial cable

ANT. IN

rear of your TV

VHF / UHF

antenna

cable TV

company

RF coaxial cable

RF modulator (not supplied)

Set channel 3 or 4

rear of your

rear of this unit

OUT

ANTENNA

AV IN

RCA audio cable

AUDIO IN VIDEO INCHANNEL TO TVANT. IN

VIDEO

OUT

PB/C

PR/C

COMPONENT

AV OUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

RCA video cable

OUT

HDMI OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM

RF coaxial cable

ANT. IN

rear of your TV

Logo

DVD+RW

DVD+R

8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SLP mode):

DVD-RW DVD-R

Attributes

360 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm)

108 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8cm)

OUT

ANTENNA

rear of your TV

VIDEO

OUT

AV IN

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

HDMI OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM

VIDEO

OUT

AV I N

AV OUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PB/C

PR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

RCA video cable

OUT

RCA audio cable

e.g.)

cable TV

company

satellite

dish

RF coaxial cable

cable/satellite

box

This connection is for TV loop through only

ANT. IN

OUT

ANTENNA

S-video cable

RF coaxial cable

RF OUTANT. IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

RCA video cable

RCA audio cable

5 – 2 Timer Recording

5 – 1 Basic Recording

5 DVD Recording

Recording Mode

To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)...

This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired recording time (30 minutes to 6 hours) appears on the TV screen. One-touch timer recording will start.

• To cancel one-touch timer recording within the specified time, press [STOP C].

Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode.

Press [REC I] to start recording.

Use [CH / ] or [the Number buttons] to select a desired channel to record.

Press [STOP C] to stop recording.

Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up.

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

Before recording, make sure

• Set the clock before setting a timer programming.

• Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space.

Use [K / L] to select “New Program”, then press [OK].

Press [OK].

Press [STANDBY-ON y] to set a timer programming.

Press [TIMER].

Set a timer programming.

Set the date. Set start and end time.

Select a desired input mode and the channel to record.

Select a recording mode.

Refer to “How to select a channel number for the timer recording” on page 41 in the user manual for more details.

* Make sure the disc is compatible

with this unit. (Refer to page 35 in the user manual for the list of compatible discs.)

2 Initial Setting

You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time.

Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK] to set language.

Press [STANDBY-ON y].

Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected.

Press [OK] to activate “Clock Setting”.

Use [{ / B] to select an item to set, and use [K / L] to select the contents to suit your preference, then press [OK].

Use [K / L] to select the type of broadcasting signal, then press [OK].

The unit will start getting channels available in your area.

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Date

JAN/02

DTV125. 1

Mode

SP 2 : 00

Start

12 : 00AM

End

- - : - -

Date

JAN/02

DTV125. 1

Mode

SP 1 : 00

Start

12 : 00AM

End

1 : 00AM

Date

JAN/02

DTV125. 1

Mode

SP 1 : 00

Start

12 : 00AM

End

1 : 00AM

OSD Language

English Français Español

Channel Preset

Make sure the antenna is

connected to “ANTENNA IN” jack.

Antenna

Cable (Analog)

Cable (Analog / Digital)

Clock Setting

- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )

- - : - - - -

Clock Setting

JAN / 01 / 2007 ( MON )

12 : 00 AM

3 Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode

Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control.

The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately.

• When you switch the analog mode to the digital mode, it may take about 10 seconds until the digital channel selection is completed.

4 Channel Selection

Select channels by using [CH / ] or [the Number buttons] found on remote control.

• It may take up to 5 to 7 seconds to switch the digital TV channels.

You will need to finalize DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players (see page 51 in the user manual).

6 Playback

Insert your disc with its label facing up.

Press [OPEN/CLOSE A].

Press [PLAY B] to start playback.

Press [STOP C] to stop playback.

Timer Programming

Date Start End CH New Program

MON JAN/01 11:00AM

1/1

Align the disc to the disc tray guide.

Recording

mode

HQ (1Hr)

SP (2Hr)

SPP (2.5Hr)

LP (3Hr) EP (4Hr)

SLP (6Hr)

Recording

time

8cm Disc 12cm Disc

18 min 36 min 45 min 54 min 72 min

108 min

60 min 120 min 150 min 180 min 240 min 360 min

Video/sound

quality

Good

Poor

Date

JAN/02

DTV125. 1

Start

- - : - Mode

End

- - : - -

SP 2 : 00