Philips DVDR3460H User Manual

HDD & DVD Player/ Recorder  
DVDR3450H  
DVDR3452H  
DVDR3460H  
DVDR3465H  
User Manual  
Italia  
CAUTION  
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN.  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM  
Si dichiara che l’apparecchio DVDR3450H/  
DVDR3452H/ DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H,  
Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2  
comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.  
ADVARSEL  
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING  
VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR  
STRÅLING  
Fatto a Eindhoven  
Philips Consumer Electronics  
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5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands  
VARNING  
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG  
LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR  
ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN  
VARO!  
Norge  
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA  
NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE  
LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO  
SÄTEESEEN  
Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.  
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert  
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er  
derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge  
apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.  
VORSICHT  
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE  
LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG  
GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL  
AUSSETZEN  
For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk  
støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller  
fuktighet.  
ATTENTION  
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET  
INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE  
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU  
FAISCEAU  
For Customer Use:  
Read carefully the information located at the  
bottom or rear of your DVD recorder and  
enter below the Serial No. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Disposal of your old product  
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials  
and components, which can be recycled and reused.  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it  
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.  
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for  
electrical and electronic products.  
Model No. DVDR3450H/ DVDR3452H/  
DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H  
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with  
your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will help  
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.  
Serial No. _______________  
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This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by US patents. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be  
authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
U.S. Patent Number 4,631,603; 4,819,098;  
4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DivX®, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc and are used under  
license.  
This product complies with the radio  
interference requirements of the  
European Community.  
SHOWVIEW® is a registered trademark of Gemstar  
Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW  
system is manufactured under license from  
Gemstar Development Corporation.  
®
This product complies with  
the requirements of the  
following directives and  
guidelines: 73/23/EEC +  
89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC  
Video Plus+® and PlusCode are registered  
trademarks of Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The Video Plus+® system is  
manufactured under license from Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
LASER  
Type  
Semiconductor laser  
InGaAlP (DVD)  
AIGaAs (CD)  
Wave length 658 nm (DVD)  
790 nm (CD)  
Output Power  
30 mW (DVD+RW write)  
1.0 mW (DVD read)  
1.0 mW (CD read)  
84 degrees (DVD)  
61 degrees (CD)  
Beam divergence  
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Table of Contents  
General  
Care and Safety Information ..........................................................................................8  
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8  
Cleaning discs........................................................................................................................................................8  
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care..........................................................................................................8  
Product Information ........................................................................................................9  
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................9  
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9  
Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9  
Copyright notice...................................................................................................................................................9  
Special Features..................................................................................................................................................10  
Product Overview  
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 11  
Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 12  
Using the remote control................................................................................................................................14  
Connections  
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections............................................................................ 15  
Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................15  
Connecting the video cable.............................................................................................................................16  
Connecting the audio cables...........................................................................................................................17  
Step 2: Optional Connections.......................................................................................18  
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .....................................................................................18  
Connecting to a VCR or other similar device............................................................................................19  
Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver........................................................................ 20  
Connecting a camcorder..................................................................................................................................21  
Connecting a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader................................................................. 22  
Step 3: Installation and Setup.......................................................................................23  
Finding the viewing channel............................................................................................................................ 23  
Setting the OSD language............................................................................................................................... 23  
Select the country of your residence...........................................................................................................24  
Setting your TV channel programmes..........................................................................................................24  
Setting the date & time.................................................................................................................................... 25  
Watching TV  
Control TV programmes...............................................................................................26  
Switching on to TV programme.................................................................................................................... 26  
Pause live TV function...................................................................................................................................... 26  
Instant Replay function.................................................................................................................................... 26  
Recording  
Before Recording............................................................................................................27  
About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer).................................................................................27  
Default Recording settings ............................................................................................................................ 28  
GENERAL settings.....................................................................................................................................29  
Record on Hard Disk......................................................................................................30  
Recording from various sources................................................................................................................... 30  
Instant recording................................................................................................................................................32  
Watch playback from another source during recording.........................................................................33  
Record on Recordable DVD ..........................................................................................34  
Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD................................................................................................. 34  
Discs for recording........................................................................................................................................... 34  
Recording from various sources................................................................................................................... 35  
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Table of Contents  
Timer Recording.............................................................................................................37  
About timer recording......................................................................................................................................37  
Timer recording (SHOWVIEW® / VIDEO Plus+ System)..........................................................................37  
Timer recording (manually).............................................................................................................................39  
Changing/ Deleting a timer recording......................................................................................................... 40  
Playback  
Playback from Hard Disk...............................................................................................41  
Playback your HDD recordings......................................................................................................................41  
Playback from Disc.........................................................................................................42  
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 42  
Starting disc playback....................................................................................................................................... 42  
Playback from USB.........................................................................................................46  
Playing from a USB flash drive/ USB memory card reader ................................................................... 46  
Additional Playback Features ......................................................................................47  
Changing to another title/chapter/track .....................................................................................................47  
Pausing playback and resume play .................................................................................................................47  
Searching forward/backward..........................................................................................................................47  
Zooming in...........................................................................................................................................................47  
Using DISPLAY options................................................................................................................................... 48  
Edit Recordings  
Edit Recordings - HDD................................................................................................... 51  
About HDD title edit menu............................................................................................................................51  
Accessing the HDD title edit menu..............................................................................................................51  
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD ..............................................................................54  
About disc editing menu.................................................................................................................................. 54  
Accessing disc editing menu........................................................................................................................... 54  
Playing your recordings on other DVD players (DVD R only)........................................................... 56  
About DVD title editing...................................................................................................................................57  
Accessing DVD title edit menu ......................................................................................................................57  
About video editing ...........................................................................................................................................59  
Accessing video editing menu.........................................................................................................................59  
Other Information  
Setup Menu Options.......................................................................................................62  
Accessing the Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................62  
SETUP settings ........................................................................................................................................... 63  
DATE/ TIME settings................................................................................................................................. 65  
GENERAL settings.................................................................................................................................... 66  
AUDIO settings...........................................................................................................................................67  
LANGUAGE settings.................................................................................................................................67  
PREFERENCES settings............................................................................................................................ 68  
HDD settings ...............................................................................................................................................69  
Software Upgrade ..........................................................................................................70  
Installing the latest software...........................................................................................................................70  
Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................... 71  
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................72  
Specifications ..................................................................................................................76  
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................77  
Display panel symbols /messages .................................................................................78  
TV System Guide............................................................................................................80  
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Care and Safety Information  
CAUTION!  
Cleaning discs  
High voltage! Do not open the  
device. You run the risk of getting  
an electric shock.  
Some problems occur because the disc  
inside the recorder is dirty (frozen picture,  
sound disruptions, picture distortions). To  
avoid these problems, discs should be  
cleaned on a regular basis.  
The machine does not contain any  
user-serviceable parts. Please leave  
all maintenance work to qualified  
personnel.  
To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning  
cloth and wipe the disc from the centre  
to the edge in a straight line.  
Setup precautions  
Finding a suitable location  
– Place the set on a flat, hard and stable  
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet.  
– Do not position the set on top of  
other equipment that might heat it up  
(e.g., receiver or amplifier).  
– Do not put anything under the set  
(e.g., CDs, magazines).  
– Install this unit near the AC outlet and  
where the AC power plug can be  
reached easily.  
CAUTION!  
Do not use solvents such as benzene,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.  
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)  
handling care  
Space for ventilation  
– Place the apparatus in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent internal  
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)  
clearance from the rear and the top of  
the set and 5 cm (2”) from the left and  
right to prevent overheating.  
The hard disk drive (HDD) has a high  
storage density that enables long  
recording duration and high speed data  
access. Depending on the setup  
environment and handling, some content  
may be damaged resulting in failure of  
playback and recording. To avoid damage  
to the HDD and losing important data,  
observe following precautions:  
– Do not move the recorder or subject  
it to vibration.  
– Do not remove the AC power plug  
from the mains socket without switching  
the recorder to standby mode.  
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,  
water and dust  
– Apparatus must not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
– Do not place any sources of danger  
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled  
objects, lighted candles).  
WARNING!  
The HDD is not a device for storing  
recorded content permanently. We  
recommend that you copy important  
video content to a recordable DVD as  
backup.  
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Product Information  
Helpful Hints:  
Introduction  
– If you have any questions or if problems  
occur during operation, see the chapter  
‘Troubleshooting’.  
– If you need further assistance, please call  
the customer support service for your  
country. The corresponding telephone  
numbers and e-mail addresses are given in  
the guarantee booklet.  
This HDD and DVD recorder allows you  
the flexibility of keeping recordings in the  
HDD or archiving to a recordable DVD  
for future playback.  
Model No.  
HDD Size USB Playback  
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or  
bottom of the product for identification and  
supply ratings.  
DVDR3450H  
DVDR3452H*  
160GB  
No  
DVDR3460H  
DVDR3465H*  
250GB  
Yes  
Accessories supplied  
*These models are in black finish.  
– Remote control and batteries  
– SCART cable  
– RF coaxial cable  
Furthermore, you can take advantage of  
features like ‘Instant Replay’, or ‘Pause  
Live TV’; see the section “Control TV  
programmes”.  
– Quick Start Guide  
Before you can start using this recorder,  
you must complete the basic connections  
and set-up in three easy steps.  
Region codes  
Step 1: Basic recorder connections  
DVD films are usually not released at the  
same time in all regions of the world,  
thus all DVD players are keyed to a  
specific region code.  
Step 2: Optional connections for  
other devices  
Step 3: Basic installation and  
set-up  
This device will only play  
Please take time to read this user manual  
before using the recorder. It contains  
important information and notes  
Region 2 DVDs or DVDs  
manufactured to be played in  
all regions (‘ALL’). DVDs from  
ALL  
regarding operations of the recorder.  
other regions cannot be  
played on this recorder.  
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Copyright notice  
The making of unauthorised copies of  
copy-protected material, including  
computer programmes, files, broadcasts  
and sound recordings, may be an  
infringement of copyrights and constitute  
a criminal offence. This equipment should  
not be used for such purposes.  
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Product Information (continued)  
Special Features  
This is a simple programming system for  
recorders. To use it, enter the  
programming number associated with  
your television programme. You can find  
this number in your favourite listings  
magazine.  
‘Time Shift Buffer’  
Once you switch on this recorder, the  
programme shown on the TV will be  
stored into the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts  
as a temporary storage of your  
recordings. The contents will  
automatically be deleted after 6 hours,  
when you turn off this recorder or when  
you switch it to standby mode. To store  
the contents on the hard disk, you have  
to mark the segment in the ‘Time Shift  
Buffer’ for recording to prevent them  
from being deleted.  
Philips DVD recorders support ‘dual  
media’ recording – the ability to create  
recordings on + and – discs :  
DVD+R/+RW, DVD–R/–RW discs.  
‘Instant Replay’  
You can repeat the scene of a live TV  
programme by pressing theÑkey on the  
remote control, as often as you like.  
To return to the live TV programme,  
press and holdÉ.  
i.Link is also known as ‘FireWire’ and  
‘IEEE1394’. This connection is used for  
the transfer of high bandwidth digital  
signals as used by digital video (DV)  
camcorders. It carries both audio and  
video signals via a single cable.  
‘Pause Live TV’  
A live TV programme is now under your  
control. You can pause the programme  
by pressing PAUSE LIVE TV  
key.  
u
Resume playback at the scene it was  
interrupted by pressing the PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
key.  
u
To return to the live TV programme,  
press and holdÉ.  
‘Direct Recording to DVD’  
This feature enables you to record  
content directly on to a recordable DVD.  
Press the DVD REC key on the remote  
control to activate direct recording to  
the recordable DVD.  
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Main Unit  
a
b
c
d
e
fg  
h
i
j
k l m  
a STANDBY-ON  
Sockets behind the flap  
Flip down the door as indicated by the  
OPEN label on the right hand corner.  
Switches on the recorder or switches to  
standby mode.  
É
b Disc tray  
i CAM1 (VIDEO)  
Video input for camcorders or video  
recorders.  
c OPEN/CLOSE ç  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
In tuner mode, press SOURCE on the  
remote control repeatedly to select  
‘CAM1’ when using this input source.  
d Display panel  
Show information about the current  
status of the recorder.  
j L/R AUDIO  
e IR  
Point the remote control towards this  
sensor.  
Audio input for camcorder or the audio/  
video device which is connected to the  
CAM1 or CAM2 socket.  
f HDD Active indicator  
k CAM2 (S-VIDEO)  
Blue indicator lights up while temporary  
recording to the time shift buffer is in  
progress.  
S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders  
or SVHS/Hi8 video recorders.  
In tuner mode, press SOURCE on the  
remote control repeatedly to select  
‘CAM2’ when using this input source.  
g
u
Starts playback of the selected title/track.  
Pauses playback of the selected title/  
track.  
l DV IN  
Input for digital camcorders or other  
. / >  
suitable devices using this connector.  
Press USB/DV on the remote control  
when using this input source.  
Skips to the previous or next chapter/  
track, or hold down the key to make a  
reverse/forward search.  
m USB (for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H)  
Input for USB flash drive / USB memory  
card reader.  
Stops playback/recording.  
h ꢀ  
Press USB/DV on the remote control  
when using this input source.  
Starts recording the current TV channel  
or the current video input source.  
Red indicator lights up while recording to  
the HDD or a recordable DVD disc is in  
progress.  
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Remote Control  
c TUNER  
Switches to the recorder’s tuner mode  
(TV channel).  
a
b
c
d
e
d DVD REC  
Activates the ‘direct recording to DVD’  
mode.  
e SOURCE  
f
In tuner or DVD REC mode, selects the  
recorder’s video input source from the  
TV channel or external sources.  
g
h
( EXT1, EXT2, CAM1, CAM2).  
f SETUP  
i
j
Enters/exits the system setup menu.  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
g W X  
Cursor keys for moving to the left/ right  
or making a forward/reverse search.  
In time shift mode, use X key to jump  
forward 30 seconds and W key to jump  
backward by 10 seconds.  
k
l
ST  
Cursor keys for moving up/down.  
h OK  
Stores/confirms an entry/selection.  
m
n
o
i DISPLAY  
Displays the Time Shift video bar.  
Displays the on-screen help text.  
j REW à/FFW á  
Start fast backward/ forward search, press  
the key again to increase the search speed.  
k RECâ  
Starts recording the current TV channel  
or the current video input source.  
a STANDBY-ON 2  
Switches on the recorder or switches to  
standby mode.  
l P +/-  
While in tuner mode, selects the next/  
previous TV channel program.  
b USB/DV  
Switches to ‘camera mode’ for  
camcorder connecting to DV IN socket.  
Recording can be made directly onto the  
HDD/DVD.  
m T/C  
Displays title/chapter information.  
n AUDIO  
(for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H)  
Press repeatedly to toggle between USB  
and DV modes.  
Access the contents of the connected  
USB flash drive / USB memory card  
reader connected to USB socket.  
In tuner mode, toggles between stereo,  
mono and the Secondary Audio Program  
modes.  
o ZOOM  
Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.  
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Remote Control (continued)  
p DVD  
Switches to disc mode or displays the  
disc content menu.  
q HDD  
p
Enters the HDD content menu.  
q
r
s
r TV/DVD  
Switch between playback from the  
t
additional devices (connected via the  
EXT2 scart socket) and playback from  
the DVD recorder.  
s SELECT  
Selects a track/chapter/file in the  
programme menu.  
In HDD title menu, marks titles for  
copying to a recordable DVD.  
u
v
PAUSE LIVE TV  
w
x
t TIMER  
Enters/exits the timer recording menu.  
u BACK2  
y
z
Returns to the previous menu of a video  
CD (VCD) or some DVDs.  
v PAUSE LIVE TV  
u
Plays a disc or recording.  
Pauses playback.  
Pauses ‘Live TV’ viewing.  
wk  
wl  
e;  
w PREVí/NEXTë  
Skips to previous or next chapter/track.  
x STOPÇ  
Stops playback/recording.  
Press and hold the key to open and close  
the disc tray.  
wkSHUFFLE  
y TV VOL +/ -  
Switches to random playback of an audio  
CD, Video CD (VCD), picture CD or  
DVD disc.  
Adjust the volume of the TV set (Philips  
TV only).  
z TV MUTE H  
In HDD title menu, select to sort the titles.  
Mute the volume of the TV set (Philips  
TV only).  
wlSUBTITLE  
Selects a DVD subtitle language.  
wmNumeric keypad  
e;ANGLE  
Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if  
available).  
Selects a chapter/track number to play.  
Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner  
channel.  
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Remote Control (continued)  
CAUTION!  
Using the remote control  
– Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the remote control  
will not be used for a long time.  
– Do not mix batteries (old and  
new or carbon and alkaline, etc).  
– Batteries contain chemical  
substances and should be disposed  
of properly.  
C
A
B
A Open the battery compartment.  
B Insert two batteries of type R03 or AAA,  
following the indications (+-) inside  
the compartment.  
C Close the cover.  
D Aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.  
E Select the source you want to control by  
pressing the TUNER, HDD, DVD or  
USB/DV key on the remote control.  
F Select the desired function (for example  
à, á).  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections  
ANTENNA  
SATELLITE  
CABLE  
A
VIDEO (CVBS)  
OUTPUT  
L
EXT2  
AUX  
-
I/O  
EXT1  
TO TV - I/O  
TV-OUT  
ANN  
R
COAXIAL  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
B
TV  
A Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV  
signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the  
Connecting the antenna  
cables  
ANTENNA-IN  
socket on the  
These connections enable you to watch  
and record TV programmes using this  
recorder. If the antenna signal is  
connected via a VCR, Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver, ensure that these  
recorder.  
B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect the TV-OUT  
recorder to the antenna input socket (or  
labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV.  
socket on the  
devices are turned on in order to watch  
or record the cable programmes.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Depending on how you have currently  
connected your TV (directly from an  
off-air antenna or Cable box or VCR), you  
will have to disconnect some of the cables  
before you make the above connection.  
If you want to connect to a VCR  
and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,  
see the chapter “Step 2 : Optional  
Connections” for the possible  
connections to your TV.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
OUTPUT  
EXT2  
AUX - I/O  
EXT1  
TO TV - I/O  
R
COAXIAL  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
Option 2  
Option 3  
Option 1  
OR  
OR  
TV  
Option 2: Using an S-Video cable  
Connecting the video cable  
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to  
connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket on  
the recorder to the S-Video input socket  
(or labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.  
Audio connection is required in order  
to hear the sound, see next section  
“Connecting the audio cables”.  
This connection enables you to view the  
disc playback from the recorder.  
You only need to choose one of the  
options below to make your video  
connection.  
Option 1: Using a SCART cable  
Option 3: Using aVideo (CVBS)  
cable  
Use the SCART cable to connect the  
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the corresponding SCART  
input socket on the TV.  
Use a composite video cable (yellow -  
not supplied) to connect the VIDEO  
(CVBS) socket on the recorder to the  
video input socket (or labelled as A/V In,  
Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the  
TV.  
Audio connection is required in order  
to hear the sound, see next section  
“Connecting the audio cables”.  
Helpful Hints:  
– If your TV set displays a selection for the  
SCART socket, select ‘VCR’ as the source for  
the SCART socket.  
– The EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket is  
intended only for additional devices.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued)  
VIDEO (CVBS)  
OUTPUT  
L
EXT2  
AUX - I/O  
EXT1  
TO TV - I/O  
TV-OUT  
ANTENNA-IN  
R
COAXIAL  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
Option 2  
OR  
Option 1  
TV  
DIGITAL IN  
TV/ Stereo  
AV amplifier/  
receiver  
Option 2: Using a coaxial cable  
Connecting the audio cables  
You can connect the recorder to an AV  
amplifier/receiver in order to enjoy  
multichannel surround sound.  
This connection enables you to listen to  
the sound. However, this connection is  
not required if this recorder is connected  
to the TV using the supplied SCART  
cable.  
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied).  
Connect the COAXIAL (DIGITAL  
AUDIO) socket on the recorder to the  
digital input of the amplifier/receiver.  
Option 1: Using an audio cable  
Before you start operating, set the digital  
audio output settings accordingly (see the  
section “PLAYBACK settings – Digital  
Audio Output”). If the AUDIO settings  
do not match your amplifier’s capabilities,  
the amplifier may produce a strong,  
distorted sound or no sound at all.  
You can connect the recorder to a two  
channel stereo system (mini system, TV)  
or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo  
sound system.  
Use the supplied audio cable (red/white  
ends) to connect the AUDIO L/R  
sockets to these devices with the same  
input sockets.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Do not connect your TV’s audio output  
sockets to the AUDIO L/R (IN-EXT) sockets  
on this recorder, this may cause unwanted  
noise.  
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected  
from the power outlet.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections  
Back of a Cable Box or Satellite  
Receiver (Example only)  
OUT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
TO TV  
VIDEO  
RF  
S-VIDEO  
R
CABLE  
A
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
E
B
VIDEO (CVBS)  
OUTPUT  
L
EXT1  
TO TV I/O  
-
TV-OUT  
ANTA-IN  
R
~
MAINS  
COAXIAL  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
D
C
TV  
Option 2 (as shown on the above illustration)  
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
has a SCART output socket  
Connecting to a Cable Box or  
Satellite Receiver  
A Keep the existing antenna connection to  
Option 1  
your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.  
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.  
B Use a RF coaxial cable to connect the  
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver signal (or  
labelled as RF OUT or TO TV) to the  
ANTENNA-IN socket on the  
recorder.  
C Use another RF coaxial cable to connect  
the TV-OUT  
socket on the recorder  
to the antenna input socket on the TV.  
D Use the SCART cable to connect the  
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the corresponding SCART  
input socket on the TV.  
E Use another SCART cable to connect the  
EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the SCART output socket  
(or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on  
the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.  
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
I
N
O
UT  
TV IN  
TV OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
ANTENNA  
SATELLITE  
AUDIO  
L
CABLE  
AUDIO  
L
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
Back of a VCR  
(Example only)  
D
A
VIDEO (CVBS)  
OUTPUT  
COAXIAL  
L
EXT1  
TO TV - I/O  
TV-OUT  
ANIN  
R
~
MAINS  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
C
B
TV  
B Use another RF coaxial cable to connect  
the TV-OUT socket on the recorder  
Connecting to aVCR or  
other similar device  
to the antenna input socket on the TV.  
C Use the SCART cable to connect the  
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the corresponding SCART  
input socket on the TV.  
This connection enables you to record  
from a video tape to the HDD or a  
recordable DVD and allows the VCR to  
be used for playback if the recorder is  
turned off.  
D Use another SCART cable to connect the  
EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the SCART output socket  
(or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on  
the VCR.  
IMPORTANT!  
Your new recorder can replace the  
VCR for all your recording needs.  
Just unplug all the connections to  
your VCR.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Most commercial video cassettes and  
DVDs are copy-protected and therefore  
cannot be recorded.  
– Connect the recorder directly to the  
TV. If there is a VCR or an additional device  
in between, the picture quality may be poor  
because of the copy protection system built  
into the recorder.  
A Connect the existing Antenna/Satellite/  
Cable TV signal (or from the Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver, labelled as RF OUT or  
TO TV) to the ANTENNA-IN  
socket on the recorder.  
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
Satellite Receiver/  
Cable Box  
F
VCR  
CABLE  
A
SATELLITE  
ANTENNA  
E
B
VIDEO (CVBS)  
OUTPUT  
L
EXT1  
TO TV - I/O  
TV-OUT  
ANTE-IN  
R
COAXIAL  
S-VIDEO (Y/C)  
AUDIO  
(DIGITAL AUDIO)  
D
C
TV  
D Use the SCART cable to connect the  
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the corresponding SCART  
input socket on the TV.  
Connecting to aVCR and  
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
A Keep the existing aerial connection from  
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to your  
TV.  
E Use another SCART cable to connect the  
EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on the  
recorder to the Scart output socket (or  
labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the  
VCR.  
B Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect the antenna output (RF OUT)  
socket on the Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver to the ANTENNA-IN  
socket on the recorder.  
F Use another scart cable to connect the  
scart input socket (or labelled as TV IN  
or TO DECODER) on the VCR to the  
scart output socket (or labelled as  
TV OUT or TO VCR) on the Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver.  
C Use another RF coaxial cable to connect  
the TV-OUT  
socket on the recorder  
to the antenna input socket on the TV.  
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
DV OUT  
L
B
R
A
OR  
Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or  
VIDEO In socket  
Connecting a camcorder  
Use the VIDEO (CAM1) connection if  
your camcorder has only a single video  
output (Composite Video, CVBS).  
OR, you can use the S-VIDEO (CAM2)  
connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C)  
camcorder.  
You can use the front sockets to copy  
camcorder recordings. These sockets are  
located behind the flap on the right hand  
side.  
Option 1: Using the DV IN socket  
Use this connection if you have a Digital  
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV  
socket conforms to the i.LINK standard.  
It provides the best picture quality.  
A Connect the CAM 1 or CAM 2 socket  
on the front panel of the recorder to the  
corresponding Video or S-VHS output  
socket on the camcorder.  
B Use an audio cable (red/white ends) to  
connect the AUDIO L/R sockets on the  
front panel of the recorder to the audio  
output sockets on the camcorder.  
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)  
to connect the DV IN socket on the  
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT  
socket on the camcorder.  
Before you start, press SOURCE on the  
remote control repeatedly to select  
‘CAM1’ or ‘CAM2’ as the input channel,  
depending on your connections. For  
recording, see “Record on Hard Disk” or  
“Record on Recordable DVD”.  
Before you start, press USB/DV on the  
remote control to select ‘DV’ as the  
input channel. For recording, see “Record  
on Hard Disk” or “Record on Recordable  
DVD”.  
Helpful Hints:  
– The DV IN socket does not support a  
connection to a Personal Computer.  
– It is not possible to record from the  
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN  
socket on your recorder.  
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.  
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Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)  
Connecting a USB flash drive  
or USB memory card reader  
(for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H only)  
You can only view the contents of a USB  
flash drive / USB memory card reader  
through this recorder. Editing the  
data and recording to the hard disk or a  
DVD R/ RW is not possible.  
A Connect the USB flash drive / USB  
memory card reader directly to the USB  
port on the front panel (as shown in the  
above illustration).  
B Press USB/DV on the remote control in  
order to view the files stored in the USB  
flash drive or USB memory card reader.  
C To stop playback, press STOPor  
remove the USB flash drive / USB  
memory card reader from the USB port.  
Helpful Hints:  
– The USB port only supports the playback  
of JPEG/MP3 files.  
– The USB port does not support the  
connection of other USB devices except to a  
USB flash drive / USB memory card reader.  
– If the USB device does not fit into the USB  
port, a USB extension cable is required.  
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup  
Before you start...  
Setting the OSD language  
When you complete the connections  
and switch on the recorder for the  
first time, it is advisable that you  
make several basic settings.  
Select the menu language for this  
recorder’s on-screen display. The  
language options are different depending  
on your country or region. It may not  
correspond to the illustrations shown in  
the user manual.  
Please see the following pages on using  
the Setup Menu features to programme  
TV channels, menu language and system  
clock settings. This will improve the  
performance of this recorder  
Language settings can only be  
changed when the recorder is not  
playing or recording.  
considerably.  
Finding the viewing channel  
A Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder  
to switch it on.  
SETUP  
B Switch on the TV and set it to the  
correct video-in channel. You should see  
the blue DVD background screen.  
Usually this channel is between the  
lowest and highest channels and may be  
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your  
TV’s manual for more details.  
OK  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
A Press SETUP.  
The setup menu appears on the TV.  
Or, you may go to Channel 1 on your  
TV, then press the Channel down key  
repeatedly until you see the Video In  
channel.  
Alternatively, the TV remote control  
may have a key or switch that chooses  
different video modes.  
B Use ST keys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - SETUP } and press  
X to access the menu.  
SETUP MENU - SETUP  
Menu Language  
Country Selection  
TV Shape  
English  
Austria  
4:3 LB  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
Search  
Edit  
OK  
C Use ST keys to highlight { Menu  
Language } and press X to access the  
menu.  
D Use ST keys to highlight the desired  
language and press OK to confirm.  
TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
Select the country of your  
residence  
Setting your TV channel  
programmes  
Select the country of your area for auto  
channel tuning.  
Before the recorder starts recording any  
TV channel programmes, you need to  
search for the available TV channels and  
store them in this recorder.  
Before you start ...  
Make sure you have successfully made all  
the required connections to the  
recorder, the TV and Satellite Receiver/  
Cable Box (if any) and turned them on.  
SETUP  
OK  
Tuner settings can only be changed  
when the recorder is not playing or  
recording.  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
A Press SETUP on the remote control.  
A Press SETUP on the remote control.  
The setup menu appears on the TV.  
The setup menu appears on the TV.  
B Use ST keys to highlight  
B Use ST keys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - SETUP } and press  
X.  
{ SETUP MENU - SETUP } and press  
X.  
SETUP MENU - SETUP  
SETUP MENU - SETUP  
Menu Language  
Country Selection  
TV Shape  
English  
Austria  
4:3 LB  
Menu Language  
Country Selection  
TV Shape  
English  
Austria  
4:3 LB  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
Search  
Edit  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
Search  
Edit  
OK  
OK  
C Select { Country Selection } and press  
X to access the menu.  
D Use ST keys to select the country of  
your residence and press OK to confirm.  
TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Step 3: Installation and Setup (continued)  
C Select { Auto Program } and press OK.  
A warning message will appear. Select  
Setting the date & time  
OK  
and press OK on the remote  
This recorder has an automatic date and  
time setting feature. The date and time  
settings are set according to the  
broadcast channel information of the  
selected preset channel.  
control  
The automatic TV channel search will  
start. This process may take several  
minutes. Once complete, the total  
number of channels found will appear on  
the TV.  
A Press SETUP.  
The setup menu appears.  
To modify or sort the TV channels,  
see the chapter “Setup Menu Options –  
GENERAL settings” for more  
information.  
B Use ST keys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - DATE / TIME} and  
press X to access the menu.  
SETUP MENU - DATE/TIME  
Date-Time Setting  
Date-Time Programme  
Date(dd/mm/yyyy)  
Time(hh:mm)  
Auto  
P001 Ch005  
01 01 2006  
10 : 33  
C Use ST keys to highlight { Date -Time  
Programme } press X to access the  
options.  
D Select the desired programme channel to  
for date/time settings and press OK to  
confirm.  
The date and time fields will be set  
according to the broadcast information of  
the selected programme channel.  
If the recorder has not set the time and  
date correctly, you can further adjust the  
clock settings. See the chapter “Setup  
Menu Options – DATE/TIME Settings”.  
E Once complete, press W to return to the  
previous menu.  
F Press SETUP to exit.  
The basic installation is now  
complete. This recorder is ready for  
use!  
TIPS: Press X to access the options of an item in the menu.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Control TV programmes  
Switching on toTV  
programme  
Pause liveTV function  
You may be interrupted whilst watching  
your favorite TV program. You can  
pause the show by pressing PAUSE  
LIVE TV u.  
TUNER  
To resume playback of the program at  
the scene it was interrupted, press  
PAUSE LIVE TV u again. You can  
‘pause’ the live TV broadcast up to a  
maximum period of 6 hours. It behaves  
exactly as if you were in control of the  
live broadcast.  
DISPLAY  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
P +-  
If you want to return to the live TV  
programme, press and holdÉ.  
A Switch on the TV to the correct  
programme number for the recorder  
(e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).  
Instant Replay function  
B Press STANDBY-ON to switch on the  
recorder.  
Whilst watching a live TV programme,  
you can pressÑon the remote control  
to jump back 10 seconds upon every  
single press for instant replay.  
If no TV programme appears on the  
screen, press TUNER on the remote  
control.  
C Press P +-to select a TV channel.  
The selected TV channel will appear  
on the status window.  
To view from the beginning of the time  
shift buffer, press and holdÑon the  
remote control.  
The active TV programme will be  
stored automatically to the temporary  
HDD storage in this recorder. This  
information is shown on the Time Shift  
video bar.  
If you want to return to the live TV  
programme, press and holdÉ.  
To display or remove the Time Shift  
video bar, press the DISPLAY key  
repeatedly.  
03:15:36  
09:15:36  
L I V E  
For more information about the  
temporary HDD storage (Time  
Shift Buffer), see next page.  
TIPS:  
Press DISPLAY to display the time shift video bar or help text.  
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Before Recording  
WARNING!  
About temporary HDD  
storage (Time Shift Buffer)  
The TV programmes stored in the  
temporary HDD storage will be deleted  
once it has exceeded the storage buffer  
or when you press STANDBY-ON to  
turn off the recorder.  
Once you switch on this recorder, the  
currently selected TV programme will be  
stored in a temporary hard disk  
storage called ‘Time Shift Buffer’ (TSB).  
The ‘TSB’ captures up to 6 hours of TV  
programmes.  
In addition, executing the following  
actions will also clear the contents in the  
temporary HDD storage:  
Press USB/DV, DVD REC or  
SOURCE on the remote control.  
In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar  
will appear on the screen, it indicates the  
status and timing of the TV programmes  
stored in the temporary HDD storage.  
You can choose to display or remove the  
video bar by pressing the DISPLAY key  
on the remote control.  
Alternatively,  
Use the option { Delete HDD } to  
erase all contents of your hard disk  
storage. See the section “Before  
Recording – HDD Settings” for details.  
a
b
03:15:36  
09:15:36  
L I V E  
c
d
The Time Shift video bar consists of the  
following information :  
aContent temporarily saved in the time  
shift buffer.  
bThe TV programme start time.  
Once it has exceeded 6 hours, the  
content stored at the beginning will be  
deleted and the start time will be updated  
accordingly.  
cStatus of source of video input.  
“LIVE” or the time of current playback  
being viewed “HH:MM:SS”.  
dIcon which shows the status of the time  
shift buffer.  
– playback of content stored in the  
time shift buffer.  
– marks the beginning of content  
recording.  
– marks the current recording in  
progress.  
– the current screen has been paused  
from playback. (This will not pause  
recording).  
TIPS:  
Press DISPLAY to display the time shift video bar or help text.  
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Before Recording (continued)  
Auto Chapter Markers  
Default Recording settings  
You can insert chapter markers within a  
title during recording. This allows you to  
access to specific points on the  
recording.  
The default recording settings will allow  
you to preset auto chapter markers and  
the preferred mode of recording quality  
for HDD recording.  
A Use ST keys to highlight { Auto  
Chapter Marker } and press X to  
access its options.  
A Press SETUP on the remote control.  
The setup menu appears on the TV.  
B Use ST keys to select your preferred  
B Use ST keys to highlight  
{ SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and  
press X to confirm.  
setting.  
C Press OK to confirm.  
SETUP MENU - GENERAL  
Auto Chapter Marker  
Record Quality  
5min.  
Default Recording Quality  
SPP  
The setting defines the picture quality of  
recordings and the maximum recording  
time on the HDD.  
DivX(R) Video on Demand OK  
Delete Optical Disc  
OK  
Important! When copying from the  
HDD to a recordable DVD, the mode of  
recording quality for the selected  
recording in the HDD will automatically  
be transferred. It is not possible to select  
another mode of recording quality.  
C Use ST keys to select the setting you  
wish to change and press OK to confirm.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
A Use ST keys to highlight { Record  
Quality } and press X to access its  
options.  
D To exit, press SETUP.  
B Use ST keys to select your preferred  
mode of record quality.  
C Press OK to confirm.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to previous menu item.  
Press SETUP to exit the menu.  
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Before Recording (continued)  
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Auto Chapter  
Marker  
You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording  
This lets you access to specific points on the recording.  
Press X to access the menu and use ST keys to select one of the  
options.  
{ 5min. }  
{ 10min. }  
{ 20min. }  
{ 30min. }  
{ Off }  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording  
at every 5 minutes interval.  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording  
at every 10 minutes interval.  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording  
at every 20 minutes interval.  
– Chapter markers are inserted during recording  
at every 30 minutes interval.  
– The feature is disabled.  
Record Quality  
Select this option to preset your preferred mode of record  
quality.  
Press X to access the menu and use ST keys to select one of the  
options.  
Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can be stored  
DVD R/  
DVD RW  
1
160GB  
HDD  
34  
250GB  
HDD  
50  
HQ High Quality  
SP Standard Play  
68  
85  
100  
130  
150  
200  
300  
400  
2
2.5  
3
SPP Standard Play Plus  
LP Long Play  
102  
136  
200  
270  
EP Extended Play  
SLP Super Long Play  
SEP Super Extended Play  
4
6
8
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for  
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.  
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Record on Hard Disk  
IMPORTANT!  
Unrecordable pictures  
Television programmes, films, video  
tapes, discs, and other materials may be  
copy-protected and therefore cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
Recording from a DV camcorder  
You can record video directly from a  
connected DV camcorder onto the  
HDD, where you can edit it easily and  
copy to a recordable DVD if required.  
USB/DV  
TV/DVD  
Recording from various  
sources  
You can choose to record a TV  
programme or make recordings from an  
external device to the HDD.  
DISPLAY  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
REC  
P +-  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
STOP  
Recording TV programmes  
Follow the instructions below to record  
TV programmes onto the HDD, where  
you can store for future viewing or copy  
to a recordable DVD.  
IMPORTANT!  
– If you press USB/DV on the  
remote control, the contents in the  
TSB will be deleted.  
A In tuner mode, press the DISPLAY key  
on the remote control to display the time  
shift video bar.  
B Use à/ á keys to search for the  
beginning of the scene in the temporary  
HDD storage where you want to start  
recording.  
C Press RECâ on the remote control to  
start recording.  
To cancel, press SELECT.  
To save all current programmes stored in  
the time shift buffer, press and hold  
RECâ.  
D To stop recording, press STOPÇon the  
remote control.  
To record directly to a recordable  
DVD, see the chapter ”Record on  
Recordable DVD”.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”  
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Record on Hard Disk (continued)  
A Connect the DV camcorder to the  
Recording from an external device  
(Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player)  
DV IN socket on the front panel of this  
recorder.  
A copy protection system has been built  
into this recorder to prevent the transfer  
of data from pre-recorded DVDs or  
other copy protected material onto the  
recordable DVD. You can only store the  
contents in the temporary HDD storage  
of this recorder.  
B Find the footage on the DV camcorder  
that you want to start recording from  
and set the camcorder to pause mode.  
C Switch on the TV to the correct  
programme number for the recorder  
(e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).  
Note: Set the preferred mode of record  
quality before proceeding, see “Before  
Recording - Default Recording Settings.”  
D Switch on the recorder and press  
USB/DV on the remote control.  
An information box will be displayed.  
System State: Stop DV State: Stop  
Record to Hard Disk As Standard Play  
Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 Remaining Time: 00:00:00  
TUNER  
SOURCE  
Press SELECT repeatedly to change the  
mode of record quality.  
E Press RECâ to start recording and  
press the PLAY button on the DV  
camcorder to start playback.  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
REC  
To pause the recording, press PAUSE  
LIVE TV u.  
To resume recording, press PAUSE  
LIVE TV u again.  
A new chapter marker is created  
after recording restarts.  
A Connect the external device to this  
recorder (See the chapter “Step 2:  
Optional Connections”).  
B Switch on the TV to the correct  
programme number for the recorder  
(e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).  
F To stop recording, press STOPÇ.  
A new title will be created when you  
begin another recording.  
C Press STANDBY-ON to switch on the  
recorder.  
To record directly to a recordable  
DVD, see the chapter ”Record on  
Recordable DVD”.  
If no TV programme appears on the  
screen, press TUNER on the remote  
control.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”  
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Record on Hard Disk (continued)  
D Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
Instant recording  
correct input channel that matches the  
connected socket of the device.  
This function allows you to make a  
recording with a pre-determined duration  
without using the timer programming.  
– { EXT 1 } : EXT 1 TO TV I/O scart  
socket at the back.  
– { EXT 2 } : EXT 2 AUX I/O scart  
socket at the back.  
– { CAM 1 } : VIDEO socket on the  
front.  
– { CAM 2 } : S-VIDEO socket on the  
front.  
A Press RECâ repeatedly to toggle  
between recording options of 30-minute  
increments (30, 60 and up to 360-  
minutes of recording).  
B The recorder will stop recording at the  
designated end time.  
E Press RECâ to start recording.  
You can also press RECâ repeatedly  
to increase the recording time in  
30-minute increments.  
If you wish to stop the recording before  
the scheduled time, press STOPÇ.  
F Start playback on the connected device.  
The content from the connected  
device will be recorded.  
G To stop the recording before the  
scheduled ending, press STOPÇ.  
To record directly to a recordable  
DVD, see the chapter “Record on  
Recordable DVD”.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”  
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Record on Hard Disk (continued)  
Watching HDD title playback  
Watch playback from another  
source during recording  
You can playback another HDD title  
whilst recording is in progress.  
While recording is in progress, you can  
watch another TV channel or the  
playback from another audio/video device  
which is connected to this recorder.  
Press HDD to view the HDD title list.  
Use ST keys to highlight the title you  
want and press PAUSE LIVE TV u.  
DVD  
Watching DVD playback  
USB/DV  
HDD  
You can playback another DVD title  
whilst recording is in progress.  
TV/DVD  
Press DVD to view the disc menu of the  
DVD in the tray. Use ST keys to  
highlight the title you want and press  
PAUSE LIVE TV u.  
Watching playback from another  
device  
This is only possible if the recorder is  
connected to the TV using the EXT1 TO  
TV-I/O socket.  
Watching playback from USB  
device  
Press TV/DVD to view the picture from  
the device which is connected to the  
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket of this DVD  
recorder.  
(for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H only)  
You can watch playback from the  
connected USB device whilst recording is  
in progress.  
Press USB/DV twice to view the  
content menu of the connected USB  
device. Use ST keys to highlight the  
title you want and press PAUSE LIVE  
TV u.  
Watching another TV channel  
If there is no device connected to the  
EXT2 AUX-I/O socket, pressing  
TV/DVD will switch to TV mode.  
Use the TV’s remote control to change  
the channels.  
The message “TV/LOOP” will be  
displayed on the recorder’s system  
display panel.  
To switch back to recorder mode, press  
TV/DVD on the remote control.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Remember to switch the TV back to its  
video input channel if you want to watch the  
TV channel through the recorder or playback  
the recorded disc.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD, see “Before Recording.”  
33  
Record on Recordable DVD  
IMPORTANT!  
Unrecordable pictures  
Discs for recording  
Television programmes, films, video  
tapes, discs, and other materials may be  
copy-protected and therefore cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
There are several formats of recordable  
DVD discs which can be used with this  
recorder:  
Copying from HDD to a  
recordable DVD  
DVD RW (ReWritable DVD discs)  
– Discs that are rewritable can be used  
for multiple recordings once the existing  
data has been erased.  
You can copy a recorded title(s) from the  
HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable  
DVD.  
The time taken to copy content from the  
HDD to a recordable DVD depends on  
the record quality of the HDD  
recordings.  
DVD R (Recordable DVD discs)  
– Discs that can only be used for a single  
recording. Each new recording is always  
added at the end of all previous  
recordings as existing recordings cannot  
be overwritten.  
– Editing can be made on DVD R discs  
as long as they have not been finalised.  
– To play a DVD R disc on another  
DVD player, it must be finalised [see the  
section “Playing your recordings on  
other DVD players (DVD R only)”].  
After this is done, no more content can  
be added to the disc.  
It is not possible to change the mode of  
record quality during the copying  
process. As such, it is important that you  
choose the appropriate record quality  
when you first set up the recording to  
the HDD.  
The copying process is done at a higher  
speed than the recording. The following  
information will be stored on the disc :  
– Title/name of recording  
– Date of recording  
– Time of recording  
– Record quality mode/ length of  
recording  
– Index picture of title  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD R before recording. You have to finalise the  
DVD R before it can be played on other players, see “Edit Recordings – Recordable DVD”.  
34  
Record on Recordable DVD (continued)  
Recording from the HDD  
Recording from various  
sources  
A Switch on the TV to the correct  
programme number for the recorder  
(e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).  
You can choose to copy your recordings  
from the HDD or an external device to a  
recordable DVD. The storage capacity of  
the disc depends on the record quality  
that was selected for the recording in the  
recorder or device, see the previous  
page.  
B Insert a recordable DVD into the  
recorder.  
C Press HDD on the remote control.  
The HDD content menu appears on  
the screen.  
25%  
HDD 10 Titles  
No Ch.  
Date Time Title  
20/05/05 14.00  
Travel  
001 CH001  
USB/DV  
HDD  
002  
CH003 14/05/05  
003 CH009 25/04/05 20.30  
004  
News  
Drama  
16.00  
00:20:20  
SP PAL  
SELECT  
SOURCE  
DVD REC  
CH004 30/04/05 03.30  
005 CH002 28/03/05 08.30  
Nature  
News  
Title 3  
1. Press [SELECT] to  
mark or unmark  
recordings.  
2. Press [HDD] to  
copy marked  
CH008 12/04/05  
006  
11.00  
007 CH012 05/08/05 21.30  
008 CH010 30/06/05 22.30  
News  
Discover  
recordings to DVD.  
For other options, press [DVD], [DV],  
[TUNER] keys. Press [RIGHT] to go to  
edit menu.  
Press [SHUFFLE] to  
sort by title or time.  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
REC  
STOP  
D Use ST keys to highlight the title/titles  
and press SELECT to mark the titles for  
copy to DVD.  
If you have many HDD title recordings,  
use í ( PREV) or ë(NEXT) to view the  
previous/ next page of HDD titles for  
selection.  
E Press HDD on the remote control.  
Recording to the recordable DVD will  
begin. The dubbing icon  
will be  
displayed at the bottom right corner of  
the screen.  
Once complete, the icon will not be  
shown.  
F To stop recording, press STOPÇon the  
remote control.  
Helpful Hint:  
– During selection of recordings for copying,  
press SHUFFLE on the remote control to sort  
according to the titles of recording.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD R before recording. You have to finalise the  
DVD R before it can be played on other players, see “Edit Recordings – Recordable DVD”.  
35  
Record on Recordable DVD (continued)  
E Press SELECT to toggle between the  
different modes of record quality.  
Recording from an external device/  
VCR/ DV Camcorder  
Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can be stored  
A Switch on the TV to the correct  
programme number for the recorder  
(e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).  
DVD R/  
DVD RW  
1
160GB  
HDD  
34  
250GB  
HDD  
50  
HQ High Quality  
SP Standard Play  
68  
85  
100  
130  
150  
200  
300  
400  
2
2.5  
3
SPP Standard Play Plus  
LP Long Play  
102  
136  
200  
270  
B Insert a recordable DVD into the  
EP Extended Play  
SLP Super Long Play  
SEP Super Extended Play  
4
recorder.  
6
8
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for  
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.  
C Press DVD REC to switch to direct  
recording mode.  
An information box will be displayed  
on the screen.  
F Press RECâon the remote control.  
Recording to the recordable DVD will  
begin.  
System State: Stop  
Record to Optical Disc As Standard Play Plus  
Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 Remaining Time: 00:00:00  
G To stop recording, press STOPÇon the  
remote control.  
D Press SOURCE repeatedly to select  
Helpful Hint:  
from the various options:  
– All title selections and settings will be lost  
once you replace or remove the recordable  
DVD.  
{ Tuner }  
Input source from TV programmes.  
{ CAM 1 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets on the front  
panel.  
To edit your recordings on the  
recordable DVD, see “ Edit Recordings  
– Recordable DVD”.  
{ CAM 2 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
S-VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets on the front  
panel.  
{ EXT 1 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the rear  
panel.  
{ EXT 2 }  
Input source from the device connected to the  
EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on the rear panel.  
Alternatively,  
Press USB/DV to record from the DV  
camcorder connected to the DV IN socket  
on the front panel.  
TIPS:  
Ensure that there is sufficient space available on the DVD R before recording. You have to finalise the  
DVD R before it can be played on other players, see “Edit Recordings – Recordable DVD”.  
36  
Timer Recording  
About timer recording  
Timer recording (SHOWVIEW®  
/VIDEO Plus+ System)  
Use ‘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 specified time.  
This is a simple timer programming  
system. To use, enter the SHOWVIEW  
®
programming number / VIDEO Plus+  
PlusCode number associated with your  
television programme. You can find this  
number in your TV listings magazine.  
With this recorder, you can pre-  
programme up to 8 recordings.  
All the information needed by this  
recorder for programming is contained in  
the programming number.  
To make a timer recording, your  
recorder needs to know:  
– The date you want to make the  
recording.  
A Switch on the TV. Select the correct  
– The recording input source.  
– The start and stop time of the  
recording.  
– The mode of record quality, see  
the chapter “Before Recording –  
GENERAL settings.  
Video In channel at the TV.  
If you are recording directly to a  
DVD disc, insert the recordable DVD  
before proceeding to step B.  
B Press TIMER on the remote control.  
The timer schedule appears.  
Timer Schedule  
Source Rec Mode Date Start End Rec To  
VPS  
1
2
3
4
TIMER  
OK  
5
6
PAUSE LIVE TV  
C Use ST keys to highlight the next  
About ‘VPS/PDC’  
available empty slot and press OK.  
‘VPS’ (Video Programming System) or  
‘PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control)  
controls the start and duration of TV  
channel recordings. If a TV programme  
starts earlier or ends later than was  
scheduled, the recorder will start/end the  
recording accordingly.  
®
The SHOWVIEW / VIDEO Plus+ System  
menu appears.  
SHOWVIEW System  
Please enter the programming  
number for your recording. Select  
[MANUAL] for manual timer recording.  
Press [BACK] to go to the timer list.  
The VPS/PDC recording option can only  
be used to record an entire programme  
from its beginning to the end. To set a  
timer that is different from the VPS/PDC  
broadcast time, you must disable the  
VPS/PDC recording option.  
CONFIRM  
MANUAL  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
37  
Timer Recording (continued)  
{ End }  
D Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter  
®
– Use ST keys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the end time of recording.  
the SHOWVIEW / PlusCode programming  
number for the show you wish to record  
and press OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4,  
key in ‘53124’).  
{ Title }  
– Use STWX keys to select the  
alphanumeric options to enter the title of your  
recording.  
®
To cancel the SHOWVIEW / PlusCode  
programming, press BACK2 on the  
remote control.  
{ VPS/PDC }  
– Use ST keys to turn on/off the VPS/PDC  
mode (See the previous page “About VPS/  
PDC”)  
CONFIRM  
E To confirm your entry, select  
in  
the menu and press OK.  
The timer editor menu appears.  
OK  
G Select  
in the menu and press OK.  
Timer Editor  
The system will store the timer entry  
and return to the timer schedule list.  
Source  
Rec To  
Ch003  
HDD  
SPP  
Rec Mode  
H Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
Once  
31 / 01 / 0 5  
21 : 3 3  
22 : 0 3  
M y T i t l e 0  
Off  
Mode  
Date  
Start  
End  
Title  
VPS/PDC  
I Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the  
recorder.  
If the recorder is not in standby mode,  
a warning message will appear three  
minutes before the recording starts.  
The TIMERicon will light up on the  
display panel if a timer recording is set.  
OK  
CANCEL  
F Use ST keys to select an entry in the  
menu and press X to enter its options.  
{ Source }  
– Use ST keys to select the recording input  
source.  
{ Rec To }  
– Use ST keys to select { HDD } or  
{ DVD } to enter the recording destination.  
{ Rec Mode }  
– Use ST keys to select your option.  
{ Mode }  
Use ST keys to select { Once },  
{ Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri },  
{ Mon-Sat }, { Weekend } recordings.  
{ Date }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the date for recording.  
{ Start }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the start time of recording.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
38  
Timer Recording (continued)  
E Use ST keys to select an entry in the  
Timer recording (manually)  
menu and press X to enter its options.  
{ Source }  
A Switch on the TV. Select the correct  
– Use ST keys to select the recording input  
Video In channel at the TV.  
source.  
If you are recording directly to a  
DVD disc, insert the recordable DVD  
before proceeding to step B.  
{ Rec To }  
– Use ST keys to select { HDD } or  
{ DVD } to enter the recording destination.  
B Press TIMER on the remote control.  
{ Rec Mode }  
– Use ST keys to select your option.  
The timer schedule appears.  
{ Mode }  
Timer Schedule  
Use ST keys to select { Once },  
Source Rec Mode Date Start End Rec To  
VPS  
{ Daily }, { Weekly }, { Mon-Fri }, { Mon-  
Sat }, { Weekend } recordings.  
1
2
3
4
SP  
EP  
31/01/06  
05/01/06  
30/03/06  
CH003  
10.33
11.03
HDD  
On  
Off  
On  
EXT 1  
DVD  
04.00 05.30  
CH008 SP  
10.00  
HDD  
11.15  
{ Date }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the date for recording.  
5
6
{ Start }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the start time of recording.  
C Use T keys to highlight the next available  
empty slot and press OK.  
The SHOWVIEW®/ VIDEO Plus+  
System menu appears.  
{ End }  
– Use ST keys or the numeric keypad  
0-9 to enter the end time of recording.  
SHOWVIEW System  
{ Title }  
Please enter the programming  
– Use STWX keys to select the  
alphanumeric options to enter the title of your  
recording.  
number for your recording. Select  
[MANUAL] for manual timer recording.  
Press [BACK] to go to the timer list.  
{ VPS/PDC }  
– Use ST keys to turn on/off the VPS/PDC  
mode (See the previous page “About VPS/  
PDC”)  
CONFIRM  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
D Select  
in the menu and press OK.  
OK  
F Select  
in the menu and press  
The timer editor menu appears.  
OK.  
The system will store the timer entry  
and return to the timer schedule list.  
Timer Editor  
Source  
Rec To  
Ch003  
HDD  
SPP  
Once  
31 / 01 / 0 5  
21 : 3 3  
Rec Mode  
To cancel the above timer setting, press  
SELECT on the remote control.  
Mode  
Date  
Start  
End  
22 : 0 3  
M y T i t l e 0  
Title  
VPS/PDC  
Off  
OK  
CANCEL  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
39  
Timer Recording (continued)  
G Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
Changing/ Deleting a timer  
recording  
H Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the  
recorder.  
If the recorder is not in standby mode,  
a warning message will appear three  
minutes before the recording starts.  
The TIMERicon will light up on the  
display panel if a timer recording is set.  
A Switch on the TV. Select the correct  
Video In channel at the TV.  
B Press TIMER on the remote control.  
The timer schedule appears.  
Timer Schedule  
Helpful Hint:  
Source Rec Mode Date Start End Rec To  
VPS  
– Set the timer recording one minute ahead  
of the programme’s start time. This helps  
ensure the entire programme is recorded as  
the disc requires about 30 seconds to  
prepare for recording.  
1
2
3
4
SP  
EP  
31/01/06  
05/01/06  
30/03/06  
CH003  
10.33
11.03
HDD  
On  
Off  
On  
EXT 1  
DVD  
04.00 05.30  
CH008 SP  
10.00  
HDD  
11.15  
5
6
C Use ST keys to select a timer  
programme which you want to change/  
delete.  
Setting a timer recording from an  
external Cable Box/  
Satellite Receiver  
If you have a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box  
connected to this recorder (see the  
section “Step 2: Optional connections –  
Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite  
Receiver”) follow the steps described  
below to programme the recordings.  
D To delete the timer entry, press  
SELECT on the remote control.  
E To change the timer schedule, press  
OK to enter the timer editor menu of  
the selected timer programme.  
Timer Editor  
Source  
A Select the channel you want to record at  
Ch003  
HDD  
SPP  
the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.  
Rec To  
Rec Mode  
Once  
31 / 01 / 0 5  
21 : 3 3  
22 : 0 3  
M y T i t l e 0  
Off  
Mode  
Date  
Start  
End  
Title  
VPS/PDC  
B Programme the recording with the  
required information. Follow the steps A  
to D of “Timer Recording (manually)” on  
the previous page.  
OK  
CANCEL  
When selecting options for { Source }  
choose { EXT 2 } as the input channel  
and press OK to confirm.  
F Select the entry field and make the  
necessary changes.  
G Once complete, select  
OK  
in the  
C Keep the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box  
menu and press OK to save the changes.  
switched on for the recording.  
CANCEL  
H To cancel changes, select  
in the  
D Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the  
menu and press OK.  
recorder.  
I Press TIMER to exit the menu.  
TIPS:  
Set the appropriate mode of record quality for HDD recording, the same record quality will be transferred  
from HDD to a recordable DVD.  
40  
Playback from Hard Disk  
Playback your HDD  
recordings  
Each recording stored on the HDD is  
displayed in the HDD content menu with  
an index picture.  
00:00:00  
01:15:30  
0
A Press HDD on the remote control.  
The HDD content menu appears.  
íë  
– move to the previous or next chapter.  
B Use ST keys to highlight a title and  
press OK on the remote control to start  
playback.  
à á  
– press this key to start fast backward/  
forward search.  
– press this key again to increase the  
search speed.  
If you have many HDD title recordings,  
use í( PREV) or ë(NEXT) to view  
the previous/ next page of HDD titles for  
selection.  
X
HDD 8 Titles  
– jump forward by 30 seconds.  
No Ch.  
Date Time Title  
01/01/06  
02.00  
04.00  
Travel  
News  
001 CH001  
W
002  
CH003 02/02/06  
00:20:20  
SP PAL  
Drama  
Drama  
News  
003 CH009 09/02/06  
08.30  
03.30  
08.30  
11.00  
08.30  
10.30  
– jump backward by 10 seconds.  
004  
CH004 03/04/06  
005 CH002 04/09/06  
1. Press [SELECT] to  
mark or unmark  
recordings.  
2. Press [HDD] to  
copy marked  
CH008 04/12/06  
Title 3  
006  
007 CH012 04/07/06  
008 CH010 05/06/06  
News  
PAUSE LIVE TV u  
– starts playback  
– view a still picture.  
Discover  
recordings to DVD.  
For other options, press [DVD], [DV],  
[TUNER] keys. Press [RIGHT] to go to edit  
menu.  
Press [SHUFFLE] to  
sort by title or time.  
DISPLAY  
C During playback, you can use the  
following keys on the remote control to  
access additional playback features.  
– displays the Time Shift video bar. Press  
repeatedly to remove the video bar display.  
– displays the help text for the selected  
function.  
STOPÇ  
– stop playback.  
SOURCE  
DISPLAY  
ZOOM  
– zoom in and out of a still/paused picture.  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
à
STOP  
á
Helpful Hint:  
PAUSE  
– During selection of recordings for  
playback, press SHUFFLE on the remote  
control to sort according to the titles of  
recording.  
LIVE TV  
ZOOM  
41  
Playback from Disc  
IMPORTANT!  
– If the inhibit icon (  
Playable discs  
Error )  
appears on the TV screen when a  
key is pressed, it means the function  
is not available on the current disc  
or at the current time.  
– DVD discs and players are  
designed with regional restrictions.  
Before playing a disc, make sure the  
disc is for the same region as your  
player.  
Using this recorder, you can play and  
record on the following discs:  
Recording and Playback  
DVD RW  
(ReWritable DVD);  
can be recorded on  
and overwritten repeatedly.  
– Do not push on the disc tray or  
put any objects other than discs on  
the disc tray. It may cause the disc  
player to malfunction.  
DVD R  
(Recordable DVD);  
can be recorded on  
only once.  
Playback only:  
Starting disc playback  
DVD Video  
(Digital Versatile Disc)  
A Press STANDBY-ON to switch on the  
recorder.  
CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)  
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents  
B Press OPEN/CLOSE çon the front of  
the recorder.  
ReWritable  
The disc tray opens.  
CD-R (CD-Recordable)  
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents  
C Place the disc onto the tray with the label  
Recordable  
facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSEç.  
Audio CD (Compact Disc  
Digital Audio)  
D Switch on the TV. Select the correct  
Video In channel at the TV (See the  
chapter “Step 3: Installation and Setup –  
Finding the viewing channel”).  
MP3-Disc  
E Press DVD to access the disc content  
menu.  
Video CD  
(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)  
Playback starts automatically or press  
PAUSE LIVE TV u.  
Super Video CD  
If the disc has its own menu, this will be  
loaded. Otherwise, the recorder will  
launch an index screen.  
DivX Disc  
(DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6)  
For more playback features, see the  
chapter “Additional Playback Features”.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
42  
Playback from Disc (continued)  
Playing a DVD video disc  
Playing a (Super)Video CD  
(Super) Video CDs may feature ‘PBC’  
(Play Back Control). This allows you to  
play the video CDs interactively,  
The DVD disc is usually formatted with a  
disc menu. You may have to make your  
selection (e.g., subtitle or audio language)  
within the disc menu.  
following the menu on the display.  
A Insert a (Super) Video CD. Press DVD  
A Insert a DVD disc. Press DVD on the  
on the remote control.  
remote control.  
If the ‘PBC’ is on, the disc index  
menu will appear on the TV  
B Use numeric keypad 0-9 to input your  
selection or to select a play option.  
If the disc menu appears on the TV  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input  
your selection or use WXST keys to  
select a play option and press OK to  
start playback.  
Press BACK2 on the remote control to  
return to the previous menu.  
To select the previous or next  
chapter  
During playback, pressíor ë.  
To turn on/off the Playback Control  
mode, press DISPLAY key on the  
remote control twice during playback to  
access the playback menu options.  
Use ST keys to select { PBC } and  
press X to select either { PBC On } or  
{ PBC Off }.  
B To stop playback, press STOPÇ.  
C To stop playback, press STOPÇ.  
Playing an audio CD  
A Insert an audio CD. Press DVD on the  
remote control.  
Playback starts automatically or press  
PAUSE LIVE TV u to start play.  
B To stop playback, press STOPÇ.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback from Disc (continued)  
Playing a recordable DVD  
Playing a MP3 disc  
A Insert a recordable DVD. Press DVD on  
the remote control.  
A Insert a MP3 CD. Press DVD on the  
remote control.  
The Index Picture screen appears.  
The disc content menu appears.  
File Play - Stop0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
B Use ST keys to select a title and press  
PAUSE LIVE TV u to start playback.  
Directory  
Playlist  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bee Gees  
Phil Collins  
Bryan Adams  
Collin Raye  
Nat King Cole  
UB40  
C To stop playback, press STOPÇ.  
Helpful Hint:  
– If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the  
display panel, this means that there are no  
recordings on this disc.  
Jordan Hill  
Faith Hill  
Note: It may require a longer time for  
therecorder to display the disc content  
menu on the TV due to the large number  
of songs/pictures compiled into one disc.  
Playing a DivX disc  
This recorder supports the playback  
of DivX® movies which you can copy  
from your computer onto a CD-R/RW  
or recordable DVD.  
B Use ST keys to navigate within the  
menu and press OK to access the folder/  
album.  
C Use ST keys to select the track/file to  
A Insert a DivX disc. Press DVD on the  
remote control.  
play.  
The disc content menu appears.  
To go to the previous menu, press  
BACK2.  
If the DivX movie contains external  
subtitles, you have to first select the  
subtitle file from the file list.  
Use ST keys to select the files for  
playback and press SELECT to confirm  
your selection.  
D To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
The selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
Use WX keys to toggle between the  
left and right screens.  
B Press PAUSE LIVE TV u to start  
playback.  
E Press PAUSE LIVE TV u to start  
During playback, you can press  
DISPLAY on the remote control to  
display the disc content menu.  
playback.  
F During playback, you can pressí/ë to  
select the next/previous track.  
Helpful Hints:  
G To stop playback, press STOPÇ.  
– Subtitle files with the following filename  
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .sami) are  
supported.  
– It is normal to experience an occasional  
pixelation during DivX playback due to poor  
encoding of the content.  
Helpful Hints:  
– Only the first session of a multi-session  
CD will play back.  
– It is normal to experience an occasional  
“skip” while listening to your MP3 disc.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback from Disc (continued)  
E During playback, you can press  
DISPLAY on the remote control to  
access various settings for the slide show  
playback.  
Playing a picture disc (or musical  
slide show)  
You can display JPEG pictures in the  
selected roll automatically one after the  
other.  
File Play  
PIC  
Type  
Mode  
Trick  
Normal  
Play  
A Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD,  
CD-R/RW, DVD). Press DVD on the  
remote control.  
Wipe  
Zoom  
Rotate  
Top to bottom  
Fitscreen  
Clockwise 0  
Top to bottom  
Down to top  
Left to right  
Right to left  
Extend center V.  
The disc content menu appears.  
B Use ST keys to navigate within the  
menu and press OK to access the folder/  
album.  
Press ZOOM on the remote control to  
enlarge the picture.  
F To stop playback, press STOPÇ.  
C To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
Playable JPEG picture disc  
This recorder can read JPEG pictures  
stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, or  
DVD.  
The selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
To remove the track/file from the  
playlist, use WX keys to move to the  
right screen. Use ST keys to select the  
track/file, press SELECT once.  
File format:  
– The file extension has to be ‘.JPG,’  
‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’  
– Only DCF-standard still pictures or  
JPEG pictures (eg. TIFF) can be displayed.  
– It cannot playback moving pictures,  
Motion JPEG, pictures in non-JPEG  
formats or pictures associated with  
sound.  
– The recorder may require a longer  
time to display the disc content on the  
TV due to the large number of songs/  
pictures compiled onto one disc.  
D You can select to playback from the  
original disc content or from the playlist,  
just use WX keys to move to the correct  
screen before selecting the track/file for  
playback.  
File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
Directory  
Playlist  
1
2
3
4
Japan trip  
Bryan Bday  
My songs  
Hot Hits  
File Play - Stop 0:00:00/ 0:00:00  
Directory  
Playlist  
..\  
1
P1010001.JPG  
P1010008.JPG  
BUTTER-1.JPG  
NATURE-1.JPG  
BUTTER-1.JPG  
P1022500.JPG  
P1023000.JPG  
MERLIO-1.JPG  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
If the disc contains MP3 music and  
JPEG picture files, you can start a  
musical slide show playback,  
Select an MP3 file and press OK to start  
playback, then select a picture file in the  
menu and press OK to start the musical  
slide show playback.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Playback from USB  
Playing from a USB flash  
drive/ USB memory card  
reader  
(for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H only)  
This USB port only supports the playback  
of JPEG/MP3 files. It is not possible to  
record the data from the USB port to  
this DVD recorder.  
A Insert a USB flash drive or USB memory  
card reader into the USB port.  
B Press USB/DV twice on the remote  
control to access the data in the USB  
drive.  
The USB content menu appears.  
C Use ST to navigate within the menu  
and select the file you want to access,  
then press OK.  
D To create a playlist, highlight the track/file  
and press SELECT.  
The selected tracks/files will appear  
on the right screen.  
To remove the track/file from the playlist,  
use WX keys to move to the right  
screen. Use ST keys to select the track/  
file, press SELECT once.  
E To stop playback, press STOPÇ and  
remove the USB flash drive / USB  
memory card reader from the USB port.  
TIPS:  
Some discs cannot be played on this recorder due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc,  
or due to the condition of recording and authoring software.  
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Additional Playback Features  
Changing to another title/  
chapter/track  
Searching forward/backward  
You can fast forward or fast reverse a  
disc at two, four, sixteen or thirty two  
times the normal playback speed.  
When a disc contains more than one  
track, title or chapter, you can change to a  
different track, title or chapter as follows:  
A During playback, press à(fast reverse)  
or á(fast forward) to start fast reverse  
or fast forward search. Press the same  
key repeatedly for various search speed  
options.  
During playback,  
Press ë(NEXT) to go to the next title/  
chapter/track.  
Press í(PREV) to return to the start of  
the previous chapter/track.  
B During disc playback, press DISPLAY  
twice to access the playback menu.  
Use ST keys to highlight { Trick  
Mode - Play } and press X(RIGHT) to  
access the search speed options.  
Pausing playback and resume  
play  
The sound will be muted.  
C To resume normal playback, press  
A During playback, press PAUSE LIVE  
PAUSE LIVE TV u.  
TV u to pause playback.  
B To resume normal playback, press  
PAUSE LIVE TV u.  
Zooming in  
This option allows you to enlarge the  
picture on the screen and pan through  
the enlarged picture.  
A Press ZOOM on your remote control to  
activate zoom.  
B Use WXST keys to pan through the  
zoomed picture.  
C To exit, press ZOOM repeatedly until  
the picture returns to the normal size.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
Selecting various repeat functions  
Using DISPLAY options  
You can select various repeat play or  
random play modes during playback.  
A During disc playback, press DISPLAY  
twice on the remote control.  
SELECT  
The playback menu appears.  
SETUP  
B Use ST keys to select { Mode } and  
OK  
press OK.  
DISPLAY  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
C Use ST keys to select one of the repeat  
options.  
A During disc playback, press DISPLAY  
twice on the remote control.  
{ Normal }  
Select this to cancel the repeat mode and  
return to normal playback.  
The playback menu appears on the TV.  
DVD  
{ Repeat A-B }  
Mode  
Trick mode  
Title  
Normal  
Play  
02/05  
Select this to repeat the playback of a  
specific segment within a title/chapter/  
track. Press OK to mark the start and  
end of the segment you want to repeat.  
Chapter  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Angle  
01/22  
01/02 - OTH  
Off  
01/03  
{ Repeat Chapter }  
00:22:03 - 00:27:24  
Title Time  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
current chapter (DVD, recordable DVDs  
only).  
B Use ST keys to select the setting you  
want to adjust.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
{ Repeat Track/Title }  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
current track/title.  
C To exit, press DISPLAY.  
{ Repeat Directory }  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
current folder/directory (MP3, JPEG,  
picture disc only).  
{ Repeat Disc }  
Select this to repeat playback of the  
entire disc.  
{ Shuffle }  
Select this to randomly playback all the  
tracks within the disc.  
D To cancel repeat playback, press  
STOPÇ, then press PAUSE LIVE TV  
u. Alternatively, repeat steps A to C  
and select { Normal } and press OK.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Additional Playback Features (continued)  
To start programme play  
F Press X key to move to the right screen  
and press OK.  
Creating a playlist  
You can play the contents of the disc in  
the order you want by programming the  
tracks to be played.  
Playback will start from the selected  
track/ file/ chapter according to the  
programmed sequence.  
A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote  
control.  
To exit programme play  
G Press STOPÇto exit programme play.  
The playback menu appears.  
B Select { Mode } > { Program }.  
The programme menu appears.  
Changing the audio soundtrack  
language  
Edit program play list  
Title  
Playlist  
Title 9  
This operation works only on DVDs with  
multiple soundtrack language or VCDs  
with multiple audio channels.  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Title 3  
Title 4  
Title 5  
Title 6  
Title 7  
Title 8  
This function can also be accessed by  
pressing the AUDIO key on the remote  
control.  
C If the disc is recorded with Titles/Folders/  
Albums, press OK to access the tracks/  
files/chapters.  
A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote  
control.  
The playback menu appears.  
Press OK at the highlighted track/file/  
chapter to start playback.  
B Use ST keys to select { Audio } and  
press X to access its options.  
To programme your favourite  
track/ file/ chapter  
C Use ST keys to select the audio  
language and press OK to confirm.  
The languages may be numbered or  
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.  
If the language selected is not available  
on the disc, the disc’s default setting for  
language will be used instead.  
D Use ST keys to select the track/file/  
chapter to programme and press  
SELECT on the remote control.  
The selected track/file/title will appear  
at the right screen.  
The order on the right screen will be  
the order of programme playback.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Some DVDs allow soundtrack language  
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To  
access the disc menu, press DVD on the  
remote control.  
Use WX keys to toggle between the left  
and right screen.  
To remove the programmed item  
from your selection  
E Press X key to move to the right screen.  
Use ST keys to select the track/file/  
chapter to programme and press  
SELECT on the remote control.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
49  
Additional Playback Features (continued)  
Changing subtitle language  
Switching camera angles  
This operation works only on DVDs with  
multiple subtitle languages, you can  
change the language you want while  
playing back the DVD.  
This option is only available with DVDs  
that contain sequences recorded from  
different camera angles. This allows you  
to view the picture from different angles.  
This function can also be accessed by  
pressing the ANGLE key on the remote  
control.  
This function can also be accessed by  
pressing the SUBTITLE key on the  
remote control.  
A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote  
control.  
A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote  
control.  
The playback menu appears.  
The playback menu appears.  
B Use ST keys to select { Angle } and  
press X to enter its options.  
The camera angles available for  
selection appears.  
B Use ST keys to select { Subtitle } and  
press X to enter the menu and find the  
different available options.  
C Use ST keys to select the language and  
press OK to confirm.  
C Use ST keys to select the camera angle  
you want to switch to, then press OK to  
confirm.  
The languages may be numbered or  
abbreviated, such as “En” for English.  
If the language selected is not available  
on the disc, the disc’s default setting  
language will be used instead.  
Title/ Chapter search  
This option allows you to skip to a  
specific title/chapter on the current disc.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Some DVDs discs allow subtitle language  
changes only via the DVD disc menu. To  
access the disc menu, press DVD.  
A Press DISPLAY twice on the remote  
control.  
The playback menu appears.  
B Use ST keys to select { Title } or  
{ Chapter } and press OK to enter its  
options.  
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to  
enter the title/chapter required.  
Playback skips to the selected title/  
chapter.  
TIPS:  
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Edit Recordings - HDD  
About HDD title edit menu  
Accessing the HDD title edit  
menu  
In the HDD title edit menu, you can  
change the title name, hide unwanted  
scenes, delete titles, split a title.  
The edit options in the HDD title edit  
menu are:  
HDD  
SELECT  
{ Play Title }  
– Select a title (recording) to play.  
OK  
{ Delete Title}  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
( For unprotected and unlocked titles only )  
– Delete the title (recording).  
{ Divide Title }  
– Divide the recording into two  
separate titles.  
A Press HDD on the remote control.  
The HDD content menu appears.  
B Use ST keys to highlight a title  
(recording) and press X.  
{ Edit Title }  
– Hide the unwanted scene in the  
recording.  
The HDD title edit menu appears.  
HDD 10 Titles  
{ Rename }  
– Change the name of a title (recording).  
No Ch.  
Date Time Title  
Play Title  
Delete Title  
Divide Title  
Edit Title  
Rename  
Lock  
001 CH001 20/01/06 10.00  
Travel  
News  
Drama  
002  
003  
CH003 14/02/06  
CH009 25/03/05 08.30  
09.00  
{ Lock/ Unlock }  
– Lock or unlock a title (recording) to  
prevent/allow playback.  
004 CH008  
005 CH002  
006 CH008  
30/04/06 03.30  
Nature  
CSI  
08.30  
11.00  
28/03/06  
12/04/06  
Title 3  
News  
Discover  
007 CH012 05/08/06 02.30  
008 CH010  
07.30  
30/06/06  
Protect  
Press [OK] to play title.  
{ Protect/ Unprotect }  
– Protect or unprotect a title  
(recording) to prevent/allow erasure or  
changes being made.  
If you have many HDD title recordings,  
use í( PREV) or ë(NEXT) to view  
the previous/ next page of HDD titles for  
selection.  
C Use ST keys to access the different  
options and press OK.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following pages.  
D To exit, press W to go back to the HDD  
title menu screen.  
Note: Any title/ recording which has been  
edited will be marked with an edited icon  
next to the selected title’s index  
picture.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
51  
Edit Recordings - HDD (continued)  
Dividing a title  
Hiding unwanted scenes  
You can divide the current title into two  
new titles. Each of these titles is  
characterised by its own index picture.  
You can choose to hide certain scenes  
from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial  
scene) or make it visible again.  
Warning! Once a title is divided, the  
process cannot be reversed.  
A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to  
highlight { Edit Title } and press OK.  
The edit title playback screen appears.  
A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to  
highlight { Divide Title } and press OK.  
The edit title playback screen appears.  
B During playback, press PAUSE LIVE  
TV u and use WX keys to navigate  
through the title. Press OK to mark the  
beginning of a segment to hide.  
B During playback, use WX keys to  
navigate through the title. Press OK to  
divide the title at the desired playback  
position.  
C Use WX keys to navigate through the  
title. Press OK again to mark the end of  
segment to hide.  
A warning message will appear.  
To hide more segments, repeat steps B  
to C for each segment you want to hide.  
OK  
C To confirm, select  
in the menu  
and press OK.  
A new title will be shown in the HDD  
title menu.  
To unhide the scenes,  
D In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to  
highlight { Edit Title } and press OK.  
The edit title playback screen appears.  
CANCEL  
D To abort, select  
and press OK.  
E During playback, use WX keys to  
navigate through the title. Press OK at  
the beginning of the marked segment.  
F Press X repeatedly until you reach the  
end of the marked segments and press  
OK.  
Helpful Hints:  
– All hidden scenes will be played back in  
HDD title edit mode.  
– The { Edit Title } option is only available if  
the title is unlocked or unprotected.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
52  
Edit Recordings - HDD (continued)  
Rename a title  
Lock/ Unlock a title  
The original title name is automatically  
generated by the recorder. You can  
change the disc name by following the  
steps below.  
You can choose to lock a title to prevent  
any unauthourised playback of the  
recording.  
If a title has been locked, the user will be  
prompted to enter a 4-digit password  
preset in the system setup menu.  
To set/reset this password, see the  
chapter “Setup Menu Options -  
PREFERENCES Settings – Change  
Password.”  
A In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to  
highlight { Rename } and press OK.  
The keyboard screen appears.  
B Use W XST keys to highlight a  
character on the keyboard and press OK  
to select.  
The maximum input is up to 255  
characters. However, only 12 characters  
will be displayed at any one time in the  
HDD title menu.  
In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to  
highlight { Lock } and press OK.  
The locked title will have a Lock icon  
next to its index picture.  
When the title is locked, the option in  
the HDD title edit menu will change to  
{ Unlock }.  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
: to remove a character to the  
BkSp  
left of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
characters.  
: to toggle between upper and  
lower case characters .  
Space  
Protect/ Unprotect a title  
You can choose to protect the title in  
order to prevent accidental loss of  
recordings.  
Caps  
: to clear the entry field  
Clear  
completely.  
: to exit the keyboard screen.  
In HDD title edit mode, use ST keys to  
highlight { Protect } and press OK.  
The protected title will have a Safe  
Exit  
C To confirm your entry, select  
on  
OK  
Box icon  
next to its index picture.  
the keyboard and press OK.  
The info panel is now updated.  
When the title is protected, the  
option in the HDD title edit menu will  
change to { Unprotect }.  
Exit  
To exit, select  
on the keyboard  
and press OK.  
TIPS:  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD  
About disc editing menu  
Accessing disc editing menu  
This recorder offers various disc edit  
options for various disc types. You can  
change the disc content and settings of a  
recordable DVD from the disc editing  
menu. The edited contents may not be  
available if you play the disc on another  
DVD player.  
DVD  
OK  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
The displayed options in the disc editing  
menu may differ depending on the type of  
disc.  
REC  
{ Play }  
A Insert a recordable DVD into the  
recorder. Press DVD on the remote  
control.  
– Start playing from the beginning of the  
disc.  
{ Rename Disc }  
– Change the name of the disc.  
The Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
{ Erase Disc } - DVD RWs only  
– Erase all the recordings in the disc.  
B Select the first title on the disc, press and  
hold S on the remote control.  
The disc editing menu appears. Press  
X to access the options. The available  
editing options may vary for DVD R and  
DVD RW discs.  
{ Record New Title }  
– Start recording from the last empty  
title in the disc.  
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RWs only  
– Start a new recording from the  
beginning of the disc, all the recorded  
content will be overwritten.  
Play  
Rename Disc  
PAL  
DVD  
EDIT  
Erase Disc  
{ Finalize Disc } - DVD Rs only  
Record New Title  
Overwrite disc  
Finalize Disc  
Make Compatible  
Lock Disc  
– Finalise the disc to enable playback on  
other DVD players. Further recording  
and editing to the disc are not allowed. It  
is not possible to unfinalise the disc.  
{ Make Compatible } - DVD RWs only  
– To ensure the edited changes remain  
when the disc is played back on another  
DVD player. (eg., hidden chapters to  
remain hidden).  
C Use ST keys to access different options  
and OK to select.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following pages.  
D To exit, press DVD to go back to the  
{ Lock/Unlock Disc } - DVD RWs only  
– Lock or unlock a disc to prevent  
accidental erasure or changes being  
made.  
disc Index Picture screen.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press DVD to return to the index picture screen.  
54  
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Rename disc  
Erase disc (DVD RWs only)  
The original disc name is generated  
automatically by the recorder. You can  
change the disc name by following the  
steps below.  
This erases the content of the DVD RW  
disc including those that was not  
recorded on this recorder. Once the  
existing content is erased, it can be used  
for recording.  
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Rename Disc } and press OK.  
The keyboard screen appears.  
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Erase Disc } and press OK.  
A warning message will appear.  
B Use W XST keys to highlight a  
character on the keyboard and press OK  
to select.  
YES  
B Select  
in the menu to proceed  
or  
, to abort, then press OK to  
NO  
The maximum input is up to 9  
characters.  
confirm.  
Helpful Hint:  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
– To erase content that cannot be played  
back on this recorder, please use the option  
{ Delete Optical Disc } under the setup menu.  
: to remove a character to the  
BkSp  
left of the cursor.  
: to create a space between  
characters.  
Space  
Record a new title  
This function allows you to start a new  
recording at the remaining empty space  
in the recordable DVD.  
: to toggle between upper and  
lower case characters .  
: to clear the entry field  
Caps  
Clear  
completely.  
: to exit the keyboard screen.  
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Record New Title } and press  
OK.  
Exit  
C To confirm your entry, select  
on  
OK  
the keyboard and press OK.  
The info panel is now updated.  
B Select the source you want to record  
from and press RECâ to start  
recording.  
Exit  
To exit, select  
on the keyboard  
and press OK.  
Overwrite disc (DVD RWs only)  
This function allows you to start a new  
recording from the beginning of a  
DVD RW regardless of the contents of  
the disc.  
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Overwrite Disc } and press  
OK.  
B Select the source you want to record  
from and press RECâ to start  
recording.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press DVD to return to the index picture screen.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Make compatible (DVD RW only)  
Playing your recordings on  
other DVD players (DVD R  
only)  
The edited DVD RW may still display  
the original titles or hidden scenes when  
playbacked on other DVD players. This  
function ensures that the edited changes  
It is necessary to finalise a DVD R disc  
of the DVD RW remain when played  
before you can play it on any other DVD  
back on other players.  
player. Otherwise, the disc will only  
playback on this recorder.  
In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Make Compatible } and press  
OK to confirm.  
After a DVD R disc has been  
finalised, no further recordings or  
editing can be made to it. Make sure  
you have completed all the  
recordings and editing before  
finalising the disc.  
Helpful Hint:  
– If the option { Compatible } is not  
available for selection, it means that the disc  
is already compatible.  
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Finalize Disc } and press OK.  
A warning message will appear.  
Lock/Unlock disc (DVD RWs only)  
You can choose to protect the recordings  
on the DVD RW disc in order to prevent  
accidental loss of recordings.  
YES  
B Select  
in the menu and press  
OK to start the process.  
Finalisation will take a few minutes.  
Do not try to open the disc tray or turn  
the power off as this may render the disc  
unusable.  
A In disc editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Lock Disc } and press OK.  
The disc is locked for this DVD  
recorder only.  
C Select  
to abort.  
NO  
When the disc is locked, the option in  
the disc editing menu will change to  
{ Unlock Disc }.  
B If you want to overwrite or edit on the  
protected disc, select { Unlock Disc }.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press DVD to return to the index picture screen.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
About DVD title editing  
Accessing DVD title edit  
menu  
You can change the individual title  
information or delete a title (recording)  
on a recorded DVD disc. If the  
recordable DVD has been finalised, it  
cannot be edited.  
A Insert a recordable DVD into the  
recorder. Press DVD on the remote  
control.  
The Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
The displayed options in the title editing  
menu may differ depending on the type of  
disc.  
During playback, press DVD to access  
the Index Picture screen.  
{ Play Title }  
– Start playing a recording.  
B Use ST keys to highlight a title  
(recording), and press X.  
The title editing menu appears.  
{ Edit Title }  
– Access video editing menu.  
Play Title  
Edit Title  
Rename Title  
Erase Title  
{ Rename Title }  
– Change the name of the recording.  
{ Erase Title } - DVD RWs only  
– Delete the title (recording).  
Overwrite Title  
Overwrite Disc  
Append Title  
{ Overwrite Title } - DVD RWs only  
– Start a new recording and the existing  
title (recording) will be overwritten.  
3. My movie  
11 / 04 / 2004  
Empty  
12 : 31 : 53  
HQ 00 : 05 : 59  
{ Overwrite Disc } - DVD RWs only  
– Overwrite from existing selected title  
onwards to the end of the disc.  
C Use ST keys to access different options  
and OK to select.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
{ Append Title }  
– Insert a new recording to the last  
existing recording.  
D To exit, press W.  
Editing video  
This feature allows access to the video  
editing menu. See the chapter “Edit  
Recordings – Recordable DVD - About  
video editing” for more information.  
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Edit Title } and press OK.  
The video editing menu appears.  
The recorder will play the  
selected title.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Rename title  
Overwrite title (DVD RW only)  
The original title name is generated  
automatically by the recorder. You can  
give a new name to the title by following  
the steps below.  
This function allows you to record a new  
title from the beginning of the current  
title in the DVD RW disc.  
A In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Overwrite Title } and press  
OK.  
A In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Rename Title } and press OK.  
The keyboard screen appears.  
B Select the source you want to record  
from and press RECâto start  
recording.  
B Use W X ST keys to highlight a  
character and press OK to select.  
The maximum input is up to 9  
characters.  
Overwrite from the selected title  
You can use the following keys on the  
keyboard screen to edit your input:  
You can select to overwrite only the  
recordings from the selected title to the  
end of the disc.  
: to remove a character to the  
BkSp  
left of the cursor.  
: to create a space between ꢀ  
characters.  
: to toggle between upper and  
In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Overwrite Disc } and press OK  
to delete.  
Space  
Caps  
lower case characters .  
: to clear the entry field  
completely.  
: to exit the keyboard screen.  
Clear  
Append recording  
Exit  
This function allows you to append  
recording to the last existing title.  
C To confirm your entry, select  
K on  
OK  
Note: Under the { Append Title }  
option, it is not possible to select the  
mode of record quality when a recording  
is appended to an existing title on a DVD.  
The record quality will always be  
determined by the quality mode of the  
existing title.  
the keyboard and press OK.  
The info panel is now updated.  
Exit  
To exit, select  
and press OK.  
on the keyboard  
Erase title  
You can delete a specific title (recording)  
from the disc.  
A In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Append Title } and press OK.  
B Press SOURCE to select the input  
A In title editing menu, use ST keys to  
select { Erase Title } and press OK.  
A warning message will appear.  
channel to append.  
C Press RECâto start append recording.  
B Select  
in the menu to proceed  
to abort, then press OK to  
YES  
D To stop append recording, press  
or  
NO  
STOPÇ.  
confirm.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
About video editing  
Accessing video editing menu  
After a recording has been made, this  
recorder allows you to edit the video  
content. You can add/delete chapter  
marker, hide unwanted scenes, change  
the picture in the index picture screen  
and split a title (recording) into two.  
DVD  
SELECT  
SETUP  
OK  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
When you playback a recording in video  
edit mode, the entire recording will be  
played back including hidden scenes.  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
The edit functions available in the disc  
editing menu are:  
A Insert a recordable DVD into the  
recorder. Press DVD on the remote  
control.  
{ Title }  
– Select a specific title (recording) to  
play.  
The Index Picture screen appears on  
the TV.  
{ Chapter }  
– Select a chapter within the selected  
title.  
B Use ST keys to highlight a title  
(recording), and press X to access the  
menu.  
The title editing menu appears.  
{ Chapter Marker }  
– Insert a chapter marker in the  
recording or erase a chapter marker to  
combine two chapters.  
C Use ST keys to select { Edit Title }  
and press OK.  
The edit mode menu appears.  
{ Hide Chapter }  
– Hide the unwanted scene in the  
recording.  
Edit Mode  
Title 02/06  
Chapter 01/10  
{ Index Picture }  
– Select a scene in the recording as the  
index picture screen.  
Play  
Chapter Marker  
Hide Marker  
Index Picture  
Split Title  
{ Split Title } - DVD RWs only  
– Divide the recording into two  
separate titles.  
Title Elapsed 0:20:45  
D Use ST keys to access different options  
and press OK to select.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
E To exit, press DVD.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Selecting a title  
Creating chapter markers  
It shows the current title and the total  
number of titles in the disc. It also allows  
you to select another title.  
You can create a chapter by inserting  
chapter marker at any point within a title  
during playback. This will allow you to  
access a specific point in the recording  
easily or set a chapter you wish to hide.  
A In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Title } and press OK.  
Title  
B Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in  
a title and press OK.  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
The recorder will play the selected  
title.  
chapter markers  
A In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Chapter Marker } and press  
OK.  
Selecting a chapter  
It shows the current chapter and the  
total number of chapters in the title. It  
also allows you to select another chapter  
within the title.  
B Use ST keys to select one of the  
options and press OK to confirm.  
{ Insert Marker }  
Select this to insert a new chapter  
marker at the current point of playback.  
A In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Chapter } and press OK.  
B Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in  
the chapter and press OK.  
The recorder will play the  
selected chapter.  
{ Delete Marker }  
Select this to delete the current chapter  
marker (it refers to the closest marker  
before the current point of playback).  
{ Delete All Markers }  
Select this to delete all the chapter  
markers in the current title.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD (continued)  
Hiding an unwanted chapter  
Changing Index Picture  
You can choose to hide certain scenes  
from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial  
scene) or make it visible again.  
The index picture is the picture of the  
title you will see when the recorder loads  
up the Index menu. Normally, the first  
frame of a recording is shown as the  
title’s index picture.  
A Create a chapter marker at the scene  
you are going to hide. ( See previous page  
on “Creating chapter markers”).  
A In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Index Picture } and press OK.  
B Select the chapter you want to hide and  
start playback. ( See previous page on  
“Selecting a chapter”).  
The display will be in playback mode.  
B Use WX keys on the remote control to  
search for the scene to use, then press  
OK to confirm the current scene as the  
index picture for the title.  
C In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Hide Chapter } and press OK.  
The current chapter will be hidden.  
The new index picture will be shown  
in the title menu.  
To unhide a chapter  
A In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Unhide Chapter } and press  
OK.  
Splitting a title (DVD RWs only)  
You can divide the current title into two  
new titles. Each of these titles will be  
characterised by its own index picture.  
The video editing menu appears.  
While in editing mode, the hidden  
chapter/chapters will play.  
Warning! Once a title is divided, the  
process cannot be reversed.  
B Wait for the chapter you want to unhide  
to occur or use WX keys on the remote  
control to make a fast search.  
In edit mode, use ST keys to select  
{ Split Title } and press OK to  
divide the title at the current playback  
position.  
A new title will be shown at the Index  
Picture screen.  
The current chapter will be visible  
during playback.  
Helpful Hint:  
– All the hidden chapters will be played  
back while in video editing mode.  
TIPS:  
No further recording and editing can be carried out on a finalised recordable DVD.  
Press W to go back to the previous menu.  
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Setup Menu Options  
SETUP MENU - GENERAL  
Auto Chapter Marker  
Record Quality  
Accessing the Setup Menu  
5min.  
SP  
The setup menu provides various options  
for you to adjust the recorder to suit  
your preferences.  
DivX(R) Video on Demand  
Delete Optical Disc  
OK  
OK  
See the chapter “Recording” and  
“GENERAL Settings”.  
SETUP MENU - AUDIO  
SETUP  
SPDIF Output  
RAW  
LPCM Output  
LPCM 96Hz  
OK  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
A Press SETUP on the remote control.  
See this chapter “AUDIO Settings”.  
The setup menu appears on TV.  
SETUP MENU - LANGUAGE  
B Use ST keys to highlight a setup option  
Audio Language  
English  
Off  
and press X to access.  
Subtitle Language  
Disc Menu Language  
English  
C Use ST keys to highlight the setting you  
wish to change and press OK to confirm  
and go back to the previous menu item.  
Instructions and explanation of the  
options are provided in the following  
pages.  
See this chapter “LANGUAGE Settings’.  
SETUP MENU - PREFERENCES  
Change Password  
Reset Menu Settings  
Screensaver  
OK  
D To exit, press SETUP.  
OK  
On  
SETUP MENU - SETUP  
Menu Language  
Country Selection  
TV Shape  
English  
Austria  
4:3 LB  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Sort  
Search  
Edit  
See this chapter “PREFERENCES  
Settings”.  
OK  
SETUP MENU - HDD  
See facing page.  
Save Time Shift Buffer  
HDD Info  
Yes  
SETUP MENU - DATE/TIME  
Show  
Automatic  
OK  
Space Management  
Date-Time Setting  
Date-Time Programme  
Date(dd/mm/yyyy)  
Time(hh:mm)  
Auto  
P001 Ch005  
01 01 2006  
10 : 33  
Delete HDD  
See this chapter “HDD Settings”..  
See this chapter “ DATE/TIME Settings”.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
SETUP settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Selects the menu language for this recorder on-screen display.  
Select the country of your residence.  
Menu Language  
Country Selection  
TV Shape  
The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV.  
Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of  
the options.  
{ 4:3 LB }  
– For a ‘wide screen’ display with  
black bars on the top and bottom of  
the screen.  
{ 4:3 PS }  
– For a full-height picture with sides  
trimmed.  
{ 16:9 WS }  
– For wide screen TV (frame ratio  
16:9).  
Start automatic TV channel programming. Press OK to start  
automatic TV channel programme search. See the chapter on  
“Setting your TV channel programmes”.  
Auto Program  
Manual Program  
Modify your preset TV channels.  
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Manual Program } and press  
OK  
A warning message will appear. Select  
to  
proceed.  
2) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press X.  
{ Programme Number } – Use P+/ -to select by the  
programme number for modifying.  
{ Search Type } – Select the mode to search for a programme  
channel, either by { Frequency } or  
{ Channel }.  
Manual Program  
Programme Number  
Search Type  
Frequency  
Fine Tuning  
Standard  
NICAM  
Audio  
Decoder  
Skip  
P001 CH023  
Frequency  
0 5 8 . 9 8 Mhz  
This option is available if you have selected { Search Type - Frequency },  
PAL B/G  
On  
Dual A  
Off  
{ Frequency }  
– Select this to adjust the frequency of the  
channel.  
No  
– Use WX keys to search for the next frequency  
or use the numeric keypad 0-9 to change the  
frequency. Press OK on the remote control to  
confirm the setting.  
CANCEL  
OK  
Manual Program  
Programme Number  
Search Type  
Channel  
Fine Tuning  
Standard  
NICAM  
Audio  
Decoder  
Skip  
This option is available if you have selected { Search Type - Channel },  
P001 CH023  
Channel  
C-23  
{ Channel }  
– Select this to locate the programme number  
for fine-tuning.  
PAL B/G  
On  
Dual A  
Off  
– Use WX keys to search for the next channel  
or use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the  
channel number. Press OK on the remote  
control to confirm the setting.  
No  
CANCEL  
OK  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
SETUP settings  
Manual Program  
2) Use ST keys to select one of the options and press X.  
Manual Program  
{ Fine Tuning }  
– Select this to fine-tune the TV channel manually  
if the reception is poor.  
– Use WX keys to fine-tune the frequency.  
Programme Number  
Search Type  
Frequency  
Fine Tuning  
Standard  
NICAM  
Audio  
Decoder  
Skip  
P001 CH023  
Frequency  
0 5 8 . 9 8 Mhz  
PAL B/G  
On  
Dual A  
Off  
{ Standard }  
– Select this to set the system that produces the  
least distortion of picture and sound. Press OK  
on the remote control to confirm the setting.  
(See chapter “TV System Guide” at the back of  
this manual for information).  
No  
CANCEL  
OK  
{ NICAM }  
– Select this to receive dual language broadcasts  
and to improve the sound quality of the TV  
channel.  
Manual Program  
Programme Number  
Search Type  
Channel  
P001 CH023  
Channel  
C-23  
Fine Tuning  
Standard  
NICAM  
Audio  
Decoder  
– Use ST keys to select { On } or { Off }, then  
press OK on the remote control to confirm the  
setting.  
PAL B/G  
On  
Dual A  
Off  
Skip  
No  
CANCEL  
OK  
{ Audio }  
– For dual language broadcasts, select this to  
switch between stereo (original) and the  
additional audio language.  
– Use ST keys to select { Dual A } or  
{ Dual B }, then press OK on the remote  
control to confirm the setting.  
{ Decoder }  
– If you have connected the recorder to an  
external decoder, select { On } and press OK to  
confirm. (for the channel from decoder).  
{ Skip }  
– Set the channel to be skipped. The skipped  
channels can only be accessed by pressing the  
corresponding number key on the remote  
control.  
– Use ST keys to select { Yes } if you wish to  
skip the channel and press OK on the remote  
control to confirm the setting.  
OK  
3) To confirm all the changes, select  
and press OK on  
the remote control to exit to the previous screen.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
SETUP settings  
Sort  
Sort your stored TV channels.  
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Sort } and press X.  
Sort  
OK  
The list of TV channel programmes appears.  
P001 BC020  
P002 SW006  
P003 CH008  
P004 CH004  
P005 GG006  
P006 CH010  
P007 CH012  
P008 CH005  
CANCEL  
P009 CH001  
2) Use ST keys to highlight the channel you want to shift and  
press X.  
The selected channel will move to the right side of the  
screen.  
3) Use ST keys to shift the TV channel to the desired position.  
OK  
Select  
and press OK on the remote control.  
The selected channel will be inserted before the current  
position.  
CANCEL  
To cancel the change, highlight  
and press OK.  
4) Repeat steps 2~3 until you have sorted all the TV channels you  
want.  
DATE/TIME settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
You can choose to activate/deactivate the automatic setting of  
date and time.  
Date -Time Setting  
{ Auto }  
– Select to activate automatic setting of date and  
time. The date and time setting will be updated  
according to the broadcast channel information  
of the selected preset Program Number under  
the { Date-Time Programme } setting.  
{ Manual }  
– Select this to manually set date and time.  
This option is available only if you have selected { Auto } for  
Date-Time  
the { Date - Time Setting }.  
Programme  
Press X to access the options. Use ST keys to select the  
programme channel for automatic date/ time settings.  
Press OK to confirm.  
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)  
Time (hh:mm)  
Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to  
select different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.  
Use ST keys to change the number and use WX keys to  
select different entry fields, then press OK to confirm.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
GENERAL settings  
Auto Chapter  
Marker  
Insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets  
you access to specific points on the recording.  
See the chapter on “Default Recording Settings”.  
Preset your preferred mode of recording quality.  
See the chapter on “Default Recording Settings”.  
Record Quality  
DivX(R) Video on  
Demand  
Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand)  
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos  
using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit  
1) Press X to display the registration code.  
2) Use the registration code to purchase or rent videos from  
instructions and copy the video from your computer onto a  
CD-R/RW for playback on this recorder.  
Delete Optical  
Disc  
Erase all content on a DVD RW disc, including those that were  
not recorded on this recorder. This option is only available in  
tuner mode.  
Press X to highlight OK.  
OK  
A warning message will appear. Select  
to proceed  
CANCEL  
or  
to abort.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of  
SPDIF Output  
the options.  
{ RAW }  
– Select this if you have used the recorder’s  
COAXIAL OUT socket to connect to a  
multichannel receiver.  
{ LPCM }  
– Select this if you have used the recorder’s  
COAXIAL OUT socket to connect to a stereo  
or audio/video system.  
LPCM Output  
This setting allows you to select between two levels:  
{ LPCM 48 kHz} – Select this if the connected audio device is  
capable of processing digital signal input with  
sampling rates of 48 kHz. In addition, the disc  
you are playing back must be recorded in 48kHz  
LPCM format.  
{ LPCM 96 kHz} – Select this if the connected audio device is  
capable of processing digital signal input with  
sampling rates of 96 kHz. In addition, the disc you  
are playing back must be recorded in 96kHz  
LPCM format.  
LANGUAGE settings  
Audio Language  
Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback.  
Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.  
Selects the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback  
Subtitle Language  
Disc Menu  
Language  
Helpful Hints:  
– If the selected audio/subtitle language is not available on the disc, the disc’s  
default setting language will be used instead.  
– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD  
disc menu.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Change your password setting for locking/ unlocking a title  
recording.  
Change Password  
New Password  
1) Use ST keys to highlight { Change Password } and press  
OK.  
Enter password  
* * * *  
Enter new password  
Re-enter password  
* * * *  
You will be prompted to enter your four-digit pin code.  
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter your four-digit pin code.  
When doing this for the first time, enter the default  
password ‘3308’.  
CANCEL  
OK  
If you forget your four-digit pin code, the default password  
is 3308.  
3) Enter your new password and press T.  
OK  
4) Re-enter your new password and select  
, then press  
OK on the remote control to confirm.  
Restore all the settings of this recorder to factory settings.  
Reset Menu  
Settings  
Press X to reset the menu settings of this recorder.  
OK  
A warning message will appear. Select  
to proceed or  
in the menu  
CANCEL  
to abort, then press OK to confirm.  
Screensaver  
The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding  
exposure to a static image for too long.  
Press X to access this menu and use ST keys to select one of  
the options.  
{ On }  
– Select this if you wish to turn off the TV  
screen, after playback had been stopped or  
paused for more than 15 minutes.  
{ Off }  
– Select this to disable the screen saver.  
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Setup Menu Options (continued)  
HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings)  
Save Time Shift  
Buffer  
This option allows you to control the behaviour of the Time Shift  
Buffer.  
{ Yes }  
– Retain the contents in the temporary HDD  
storage when you switch the tuner’s TV channel  
or external video input source.  
{ No }  
– Delete the contents in the temporary HDD  
storage.  
HDD Info  
Press OK to display information on:  
– Hard disk size in MB ( Megabytes).  
– Used space in MB ( Megabytes).  
– Remaining space in MB ( Megabytes).  
– Number of titles stored on the HDD.  
This option determines how the recorder will respond when  
the HDD is full of recordings.  
Space  
Management  
{ Automatic }  
– During recording, when the HDD is full, the  
recorder will proceed to overwrite any  
unprotected recordings in the HDD. The oldest  
unprotected recordings will be deleted first.  
{ Manual }  
– During recording, when the HDD is full,  
recording will be stopped. A warning message  
{ The hard disk is full. Please erase some  
programmes to allow further recording. }  
will appear on the screen.  
Erase all marked/ unmarked recordings on the HDD. This  
option is not available when recording to HDD is in progress.  
Delete HDD  
Press X to highlight OK.  
OK  
A warning message will appear. Select  
to proceed or  
to abort. Once complete, the recorder will switch to  
standby mode.  
CANCEL  
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Software Upgrade  
Installing the latest software  
Periodically, Philips will release upgrades  
for the software that was initially installed  
in your recorder as the software is  
continuously refined for greater stability  
and compatibility of the recorder.  
Caution! Power supply must not be  
interrupted during upgrade!  
Visit Philips’ website at  
the availability of the latest software  
upgrade.  
Note: When checking for the latest  
software upgrade, please also check for  
any accompanying instructions on  
installing the software.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
What kind of disc should I use for  
recording?  
You can record on both DVD R and  
DVD RW discs. They are compatible with  
DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in  
computers.  
What are Titles and Chapters?  
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,  
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of  
a book. A Title is often a complete movie and  
is broken down into Chapters, or individual  
scenes from the movies.  
Title  
What is the capacity of a recordable  
DVD disc?  
4.7GB, or equivalent to 6 CDs. You can store  
only one hour of recordings on a single disc at  
the highest quality (DVD standard) and about  
8 hours recordings at the lowest quality  
(VHS standard).  
Chapter  
Title  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
chapter markers  
A programme is recorded as a single title, it  
may consist of one chapter or a few chapters  
within a title, depending on the recording  
settings.  
What is the difference between  
DVD R and DVD RW?  
DVD Rs are “recordable” discs and  
DVD RWs are “rewritable” discs. With a  
DVD R disc, you can record multiple sessions  
on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you  
cannot record any more content on the disc.  
The DVD RW disc allows you to record over  
the same disc repeatedly.  
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?  
The recorder will automatically create a new  
Title each time you start a new recording.  
For DVD recordings, you can add chapters  
manually.  
For HDD recordings, you can preset  
What is DV?  
chapters to be automatically inserted at  
5-minutes intervals.  
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can  
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to  
this recorder using a single DV cable for  
input and output of audio, video, data and  
control signals.  
What does “finalizing” a disc do?  
Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no  
longer be recorded, only required for  
DVD Rs. It will then be compatible with  
virtually any DVD player. To close a disc  
without finalizing it, simply stop recording and  
eject the disc. You will still be able to record  
on the disc if there is capacity for more  
recordings.  
This recorder is only compatible with  
DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital  
satellite tuners and Digital VHS video  
recorders are not compatible.  
You cannot connect more than one DV  
camcorder at any one time to this recorder.  
You cannot control this recorder from  
How good is the quality of the  
recording?  
external equipment connected via the  
DV IN socket.  
There are seven modes of record quality levels  
to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour  
recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours  
recording at VHS quality) on a recordable  
DVD. Choose the quality level that best suits  
your purpose and the length of material.  
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD  
from an external player?  
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not  
copy-protected.  
Record Quality  
Hours of Recording that can be stored  
DVD R/  
DVD RW  
1
160GB  
HDD  
34  
250GB  
HDD  
50  
HQ High Quality  
SP Standard Play  
68  
85  
100  
130  
150  
200  
300  
400  
2
2.5  
3
SPP Standard Play Plus  
LP Long Play  
102  
136  
200  
270  
EP Extended Play  
SLP Super Long Play  
SEP Super Extended Play  
4
6
8
Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for  
the operations of this recorder and time shifting.  
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Troubleshooting  
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, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.  
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or  
Philips for help.  
Problem (General)  
Solution  
No power  
– Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the  
recorder to switch on the system.  
– Make sure the AC outlet has power.  
The recorder does not  
respond.  
– There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder  
from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then reconnect  
and switch on the recorder again.  
– Aim the remote control directly at the IR sensor on the  
front of the recorder (not towards TV).  
– Remove any obstacles between the recorder and  
remote control.  
Remote control does not  
work.  
– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.  
No picture.  
No sound.  
– Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In  
channel for the recorder. You may go to Channel 1 on  
your TV, then press the channel down key on your TV’s  
remote control until you see the TV programme.  
– Check the video connection between the recorder and  
the TV.  
– Check the recorder audio connections. Read chapter  
“Step 1 – Basic Recorder Connections - Connecting the  
audio cables” for details.  
– Set the option for Digital audio output correctly, based  
on the device you have connected to the recorder. Read  
chapter “Setup Menu Options - AUDIO settings” for  
details.  
No TV signal received  
from the recorder.  
– Check your antenna or cable TV signal.  
– Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Installation and  
Setup - Setting your TV channel programmes” for details.  
– The requested action requires that the time shift buffer  
(temporary HDD storage) to be cleared. All contents that  
were not marked for recording will be deleted.  
The message ‘This will  
clear the time shift buffer’  
appears.  
There is a power failure  
during the formatting of  
the recorder’s HDD.  
– Reformat the HDD again.  
– If the problem persists, please contact Philips for help.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem (Playback)  
Solution  
Disc will not play.  
– Insert the disc with the label facing up.  
– Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL  
regions or Region 2 in order to play on this recorder.  
– There is no recording on the disc or it is not a  
supported type of disc. Read chapter “Playback from Disc  
- Playable discs” for details.  
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean  
the disc or replace a new one.  
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.  
The picture is distorted  
or black and white  
during playback.  
– The disc does not match with the TV colour system  
standard (PAL/NTSC).  
– The disc is dirty, clean the disc.  
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may  
appear. This is not a malfunction.  
– Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.  
– Fine-tune your TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3:  
Installation and Setup - Setting your TV channel  
programmes” for details.  
There is picture or sound  
interference with the  
TV reception.  
Distorted sound coming  
from a connected hi-fi  
system or amplifier.  
– Do not connect any cables from the recorder to the  
‘Phono’ input of your amplifier.  
– If you are playing a DTS CD, you have to connect the  
COAXIAL socket of this recorder to a Hi-Fi system or  
amplifier.  
The message  
‘UNKNOWN DISC’  
appears.  
– This message may appear if you insert a disc that may  
have encountered one of the following:  
– Error during recording: The title may be missing.  
– Error while changing the title/index picture. The  
original title/index picture may be visible.  
– Error while finalizing or the disc has not been  
finalised.  
AVI file does not play.  
– The AVI file you are trying to playback is not a DivX  
file.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem (Recording)  
Solution  
Recordings are not  
occurring as scheduled.  
New recordings cannot be  
made.  
– The TV channel you want to record is not stored. Or,  
you may have selected the wrong programme number.  
Check the TV channels stored.  
– You have to reset the timer recording after adjusting  
the clock setting.  
– You cannot use the recorder to duplicate copy-  
protected materials (DVDs or videotapes) onto a  
recordable DVD.  
– The hard disk could be full. Delete some titles to create  
space for new recordings.  
The wrong TV channel was  
decoded (recorded) after you  
programmed a recording  
using the SHOWVIEW® /VIDEO  
Plus+ system.  
1) Enter the SHOWVIEW®/ PlusCode programming  
number of the desired TV channel.  
2) Press OK to confirm.  
3) Check the channel number in the {Program #} input  
field. If this does not correspond to the desired TV  
channel, select this entry field and change the channel  
number.  
4) Press OK to confirm.  
The recorded DVD cannot  
be played back on another  
DVD player.  
– If a recording is too short, it is possible that a DVD  
player/recorder cannot detect it. Please observe the  
following ‘minimum recording times’. Mode of record  
quality: {High Quality - HQ} – 5 minutes, {Standard Play -  
SP} – 10 minutes, {Standard Play Plus - SPP} – 13 minutes,  
{Long Play - LP} – 15 minutes, {Extended Play - EP} – 20  
minutes, {Super Long Play - SLP} – 30 minutes, {Super  
Extended Play - SEP] – 30 minutes.  
– You have to finalise the DVD R. Refer to chapter  
“Playing your recordings on other DVD players” for  
details.  
Picture is fuzzy and  
brightness varies when  
copying DVD Video discs  
or prerecorded video  
cassettes.  
– This happens if you try to copy DVDs or video  
cassettes that have been copy-protected. Even though the  
picture on the TV is fine, but the recording on the  
recordable DVD is faulty.  
This interference is unavoidable with copy-protected  
DVDs or video cassettes.  
– The recordable DVD has a limited recording lifetime,  
please change a new disc for recording.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem (Recording)  
Solution  
There is a power failure  
during the copying of files  
to a recordable DVD.  
– The titles that were previously recorded will be deleted  
and the space used for recording cannot be re-used. The  
disc can be used as a normal blank disc. You have to re-  
copy the files to the disc again.  
During recording from the  
time shift buffer, it is not  
possible to start or stop a  
recording.  
– Parts of the signal may be copy-protected by the  
broadcaster. This portion of the time shift video bar will  
be shown in a different colour. You can only start or stop  
a recording if the selected portion does not contain any  
copyright content.  
– Use WX keys or à á keys to navigate to a non-  
protected portion and press REC to start a recording.  
To end a recording, press STOP.  
– Press SELECT to clear a recording at any time.  
Archiving does not end.  
– There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder  
from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then reconnect  
and switch on the recorder again.  
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Specifications  
Video Recording  
• Recording System: PAL  
• Compression formats: MPEG2  
• Modes of Record Quality:  
High Quality  
Storage Media  
• Recording :  
DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW  
• Hard Disk Capacity:  
: HQ  
: SP  
DVDR3450H/ DVDR3452H : 160GB  
DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H : 250GB  
Standard Play  
Standard Play Plus  
Long Play  
Extended Play  
Super Long Play  
: SPP  
: LP  
: EP  
: SLP  
: SEP  
• HDD recording enhancements:  
Instant Replay, Time Shift Buffer  
• Extra Hard Disk Technology:  
Pause Live TV, Simultaneous Record and  
Playback, Direct Record to DVD  
Super Extended Play  
• Recording enhancements:  
Auto Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide Title,  
Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch  
Record  
• HDD to DVD archiving: high speed (direct copy)  
Connectivity  
Rear Connections  
SCART 1 (CVBS/RGB out)  
SCART 2 (CVBS/RGB in)  
S-video out  
Video out (CVBS)  
Analogue audio left/right out  
Digital audio out (coaxial)  
RF antenna in  
• Audio compression: Dolby Digital  
Video Playback  
• Disc Playback Media: CD, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD,  
DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL,  
DVD-R/-RW, MP3-CD, Video CD, SVCD  
• Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1, DivX  
• Video disc playback system: PAL, NTSC  
RF TV out  
Mains  
Audio Playback  
• Disc Playback Media: MP3-CD, CD, CD-R/  
CD-RW  
• Compression formats: Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3,  
PCM,  
• MP3 bit rates: 32 - 256 kbps  
Front Connections  
i.LINK DV in (IEEE 1394 4-pin)  
S-Video in  
Video (CVBS) in  
Analogue audio left/right in  
USB in (for DVDR3460H/ DVDR3465H)  
Still Picture Playback  
Timer Recording  
• Disc Playback Media: Picture CD  
• Picture compression format: JPEG  
• Picture enhancement: Rotate, Zoom, Slideshow  
• Programmable events: 8  
• Repeat modes: Once, Daily, Weekly, Mon-Fri,  
Mon-Sat, Weekend  
®
TV systems  
• Playback:  
• Enhancement: Manual Timer, SHOWVIEW /  
VIDEO Plus+®  
PAL  
• Recording:  
PAL/NTSC  
Convenience  
• Internal tuner:  
PAL/SECAM  
• Direct record to optical disc  
Video Performance  
• D/A Converter  
• A/D Converter  
Power  
• Power Supply:  
• Power Consumption:  
• Standby power consumption: < 3.0 W  
10 bit, 54 MHz  
10 bit, 27 MHz  
110V~240V, 50~60 Hz  
28 W  
Audio Performance  
• DA Converter  
• AD Converter  
• Signal / Noise (1kHz) 100 dB  
• Dynamic range (1kHz) 95 dB  
24 bit, 192 kHz  
24 bit, 96 kHz  
Dimensions  
• Set dimension (W x H x D) : 435 x 43 x 322 mm  
• Set Weight : 4.3 kg  
• Crosstalk (1kHz)  
105 dB  
Tuner/Reception/ Transmission  
• TV System: PAL, SECAM  
• Aerial input: 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)  
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Glossary  
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into  
numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound  
has specific numerical values. These sockets send  
audio through two channels, the left and right.  
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression  
system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture  
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By  
using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can  
contain about 10 times more data then a regular  
CD.  
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and  
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The  
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is  
4:3, and that of widescreen is 16:9.  
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A  
collection of compression systems for digital audio  
and video.  
AUDIO OUT sockets: Red and white sockets on  
the back of the system that send audio to another  
system (TV, Stereo, etc).  
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each  
sound track constitute one sound field. Multichannel  
refers to a structure of sound tracks having three  
or more channels.  
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on  
a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is  
composed of several chapters. Each chapter is  
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate  
the chapter you want.  
PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal  
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling  
playback. By using menu screens recorded on a  
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can  
enjoy interactive playback and searching.  
Digital: Sound that has been converted into  
numerical values. Digital sound is available when you  
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL. These  
sockets send audio through multiple channels,  
instead of just two channels as analogue does.  
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio  
encoding system.  
Region code: A system allowing discs to be played  
only in the region designated. This unit will only play  
discs that have compatible region codes. You can  
find the region code of your unit by looking on the  
product label. Some discs are compatible with more  
than one region (or ALL regions).  
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for  
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-  
angles, etc recorded on a DVD.  
DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x/6: The DivX code is a  
patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression  
technology, developed by DivX Inc., that can shrink  
digital video to sizes small enough to be transported  
over the internet, while maintaining high visual  
quality.  
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending  
separate signals for the luminance and the colour.  
You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video  
In socket.  
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to  
six channels of digital audio (front left and right,  
surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).  
Surround: A system for creating realistic three  
dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging  
multiple speakers around the listener.  
Title: The longest section of a movie or music  
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title  
number, enabling you to locate the title you want.  
DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround  
sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.  
The formats were developed by different  
companies.  
VIDEO OUT socket: Yellow socket on the back  
of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture  
video to a TV.  
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an  
overview of a DVD RW or DVD R. An Index  
Picture represents each recording.  
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A  
still-picture data compression system proposed by  
the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which  
features small decrease in image quality in spite of  
its high compression ratio.  
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Display panel symbols /messages  
The following symbols/messages may  
appear on your recorder display:  
PHILIPS  
The recorder has been turned on.  
SCANXXX  
00:00  
Please wait until this message disappears.  
The recorder is busy processing an  
operation. XXX indicates the number of  
found channels.  
Multifunction display/ text line  
– Title/track number  
– Total/elapsed/remaining title/track time  
– Disc/title name  
– Additional information regarding the disc  
– TV channel number or source of video  
– Clock (This is displayed in Standby mode).  
– TV programme title  
TV/LOOP  
The video input source is from your  
connected external device.  
XTIMER  
A timer recording has been programmed  
or is active.  
¡_CHXXX  
In time shift mode, where XXX indicates  
the input video source or channel  
number of tuner input.  
BLANK  
No recordings on the disc.  
UPDATE  
Please wait until the message disappears.  
Data is being written to the disc.  
CLOSING  
Disc tray is closing.  
EMPTY  
No recordings in the hard disk drive.  
MENU  
The system setup menu, disc menu, or  
title menu display is on.  
HDDMENU  
The hard disk menu display is on.  
NO DISC  
No disc has been inserted. If a disc has  
been inserted, then it is possible that the  
disc cannot be read.  
OPEN  
Disc tray is opened or opening.  
READING  
Disc is being recognised by the recorder.  
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TV System Guide  
COUNTRY  
AFGHANISTAN  
ALBANIA  
ALGERIA  
ANGOLA  
ARGENTINA  
AUSTRALIA  
AUSTRIA  
VHF  
PAL/SECAM B  
UHF  
DVD REGIONS  
5
2
5
5
4
4
2
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL I  
PAL N  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL G  
PAL G  
PAL N  
PAL H  
PAL G  
AZORES  
PAL B  
BAHAMAS  
BAHRAIN  
BANGLADESH  
BARBADOS  
BELGIUM  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
4
2
5
4
2
PAL G  
PAL H  
BERMUDA  
BOLIVIA  
BOTSWANA  
BRAZIL  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
PAL I  
PAL M  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
4
5
4
PAL M  
PAL B  
BRUNEI  
BULGARIA  
BURKINA FASO  
BURMA  
SECAM D  
SECAM K1  
NTSC M  
SECAM K1  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
SECAM K1  
NTSC M  
PAL D  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
SECAM K  
2
5
BURUNDI  
5
3
5
1
2
5
4
6
4
4
2
4
CAMBODIA  
CAMEROON  
CANADA  
PAL G  
NTSC M  
CANARY ISLANDS  
CHAD  
CHILE  
CHINA  
COLOMBIA  
COSTA RICA  
CROATIA  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
PAL G  
NTSC M  
PAL G  
CUBA  
CYPRUS  
CZECH REPUBLIC  
DAHOMEY  
DENMARK  
DJIBOUTI  
DOMINICAN REP  
ECUADOR  
EGYPT  
EL SALVADOR  
EQUAT. GUINEA  
ESTONIA  
PAL D  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
SECAM B  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
SECAM B/PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
PAL K  
2
PAL G  
SECAM G  
NTSC M  
2
5
4
4
2
4
5
5
5
NTSC M  
SECAM G/PAL G  
NTSC M  
PAL B (was SECAM)  
PAL B  
PAL D  
PAL G  
ETHIOPIA  
FIJI  
PAL B  
FINLAND  
FRANCE  
FRENCH POLYNESIA  
GABON  
PAL B  
PAL G  
SECAM L  
2
2
SECAM L  
SECAM K1  
SECAM K1  
PAL I  
PAL B  
PAL B  
5
5
2
5
2
2
2
GAMBIA  
GERMANY  
GHANA  
GIBRALTAR  
GREECE  
GREENLAND  
GUADELOUPE  
GUAM  
GUATEMALA  
GUINEA  
GUYANA (FRENCH)  
HONDURAS  
PAL G  
PAL G  
PAL H  
PAL G  
PAL B  
PAL B (was SECAM)  
NTSC/PAL B  
SECAM K1  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
PAL K  
1
4
5
4
4
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
SECAM K1  
NTSC M  
80  
TV System Guide  
COUNTRY  
LIBYA  
LITHUANIA  
LUXEMBOURG  
MADAGASCAR  
MADEIRA  
VHF  
SECAM B  
PAL D (was SECAM)  
PAL B/SECAM L  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
UHF  
SECAM G  
PAL K  
PAL G/SEC L  
DVD REGIONS  
5
5
2
5
MALAGASY  
MALAWI  
MALAYSIA  
MALI  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
PAL B  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
PAL G  
PAL H  
5
3
5
2
MALTA  
MARTINIQUE  
MAURITANIA  
MAURITIUS  
MEXICO  
SECAM K1  
SECAM B  
SECAM B  
NTSC M  
SECAM L  
SECAM D  
SECAM B  
PAL B  
5
5
4
2
5
5
5
5
NTSC M  
MONACO  
MONGOLIA  
MOROCCO  
MOZAMBIQUE  
NAMIBIA  
PAL I  
NEPAL  
PAL B  
NETHERLANDS  
NETH. ANTILLES  
NEW CALEDONIA  
NEW GUINEA  
NEW ZEALAND  
NICARAGUA  
NIGER  
NIGERIA  
NORWAY  
OMAN  
PAKISTAN  
PANAMA  
PARAGUAY  
PERU  
PHILIPPINES  
POLAND  
PORTUGAL  
PUERTO RICO  
QATAR  
PAL B  
PAL G  
NTSC M  
2
NTSC M  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
PAL G  
PAL G  
NTSC M  
4
4
4
5
5
2
2
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
PAL B  
NTSC M  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL N  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
PAL D  
PAL G  
PAL G  
PAL G  
NTSC M  
PAL N  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
PAL K  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
PAL G( was SECAM D )  
NTSC M  
REUNION  
RUMANIA  
SECAM K1  
PAL D  
PAL K  
SECAM K  
2
5
5
RUSSIA  
RWANDA  
SECAM D  
SECAM K1  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
NTSC M  
SECAM-B/PAL-B  
PAL  
SABAH/SAWARA  
ST. KITTS  
SAMOA (US)  
SAUDI ARABIA  
SENEGAL  
NTSC M  
1
2
5
5
5
SECAM G  
SEYCHELLES  
SIERRA LEONE  
SINGAPORE  
SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
SOMALIA  
SOUTH AFRICA  
SPAIN  
SRI LANKA  
SUDAN  
SURINAM  
SWAZILAND  
SWEDEN  
SWITZERLAND  
SYRIA  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL  
PAL B  
PAL I  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL B  
NTSC M  
PAL B  
PAL B  
PAL B  
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2
5
2
2
5
5
4
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PAL G  
NTSC M  
PAL G  
PAL G  
PAL G  
2
2
2
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