User manual PHILIPS DVDR 3480

e om tc m ce ls. uc iu rvi r detai od pr is em Se ge fo Th Pr e side pa om e in H th DVD Player / Recorder DVDR3480 o rt fe Re ith sw User Manual Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 1 2008-03-14 4:00:31 PM Premium Home Service United Kingdom, Ireland Dear valued customer, Thank you for buying a Philips DVD Recorder. Your product comes with the Philips `Premium Home Service' warranty. Should you require any assistance in operating your set, Philips offers you professional support via: Philips Support Center website www.philips.com/support or Philips Consumer Care Helpline * where our trained representatives will guide you, step-by-step, to solve any issues you have. If we are unable to provide a solution, Philips will be pleased to pick-up your DVD Recorder from your home; and provide a service replacement set, within 7 days. That's the Philips `Premium Home Service' commitment to you. This service comes free-of-charge (except for Consumer Care Helpline) and applies to all Philips DVD Recorders during the Philips warranty period. For more information, please contact a representative via the Philips Consumer Care Helpline. * Refer to the back page of this manual for the Philips Customer Care phone number in your country. Please have with you the model number, serial number and purchase date of your product when contacting Philips Customer Care. . 2 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 2 2008-03-14 4:00:37 PM DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA' Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp. Note: The severed plug must be disposed off to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere. How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: ­ Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. ­ Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. ­ Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow). Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires. Copyright in the U.K. Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. Si dichiara che l'apparecchio DVDR3480, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell'art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten. For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet. LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 90 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) 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. Model No. Serial No. DVD RECORDER/ PLAYER DVDR3480 _______________ 3 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 3 2008-03-14 4:00:37 PM English Important notes for users in U.K. Italia DK Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU S Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen sitter i vägguttaget. SF Luokan 1 laserlaite Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle. Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkkoosa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa. 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. 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. `CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE `STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.' 4 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 4 2008-03-14 4:00:37 PM 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 Ultra Certified products: "DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. i.Link is also known as `FireWire' and `IEEE1394'. This connection is used for transferring of high bandwidth digital signals used by digital video (DV) camcorders. It carries all audio and video signals via a single cable. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 2006/95/EC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC 5 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 5 2008-03-14 4:00:38 PM English Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8 About recycling .....................................................................................................................................................8 English Product Information ........................................................................................................ 9 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................9 Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................9 Region codes..........................................................................................................................................................9 Copyright notice ...................................................................................................................................................9 Product Overview Remote Control .............................................................................................................. 10 Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................12 Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 13 Connections Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ............................................................................ 14 Connecting the antenna cables ......................................................................................................................14 Connecting the video cable .............................................................................................................................15 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 to the front sockets...........................................................................................21 Step 3: Installation and Setup ....................................................................................... 22 Recording Recording ......................................................................................................................... 24 Discs for recording ............................................................................................................................................24 Default recording settings ...............................................................................................................................24 Recording settings...................................................................................................................................... 25 Manual recording ................................................................................................................................................26 Using a DVD±RW disc with previous recordings .....................................................................................26 Instant time-off recording................................................................................................................................27 Watching another source during recording................................................................................................27 About timer recording..................................................................................................................................... 28 Schedule a timer recording............................................................................................................................. 28 Changing/ Deleting a timer recording ..........................................................................................................29 6 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 6 2008-03-14 4:00:38 PM Table of Contents Playback ........................................................................................................................... 30 Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 30 Starting disc playback ....................................................................................................................................... 30 Playback from a USB flash drive/ USB memory card reader .................................................................33 Additional Playback Features ....................................................................................... 34 Changing to another title/chapter/track ..................................................................................................... 34 Pausing playback / slow motion play ............................................................................................................ 34 Searching forward/ backward ........................................................................................................................ 34 Enlarging still images .........................................................................................................................................35 Switching camera angles ...................................................................................................................................35 Random playback of tracks ..............................................................................................................................35 Using various repeat modes ............................................................................................................................35 Changing subtitle language...............................................................................................................................36 Changing audio soundtrack language ............................................................................................................36 Searching by time ...............................................................................................................................................36 Resuming playback from the last stopped point ........................................................................................36 Edit Recordings Edit Recordings ............................................................................................................... 37 About the disc menu .........................................................................................................................................37 Editing your recordings.....................................................................................................................................37 Accessing the title edit menu ......................................................................................................................... 38 Erasing a recording............................................................................................................................................ 38 Hiding a segment in a title (DVD±RW only) ............................................................................................. 38 Renaming a title ..................................................................................................................................................39 Dividing a title (DVD±RW only) ....................................................................................................................39 Protecting the title ............................................................................................................................................ 40 Accessing the disc edit menu ......................................................................................................................... 40 Erasing all recordings........................................................................................................................................ 40 Renaming a disc ...................................................................................................................................................41 Playback your recordings on other DVD Players (DVD±R) ..................................................................41 Other Information Setup Menu Options....................................................................................................... 42 Accessing the Setup Menu ...............................................................................................................................42 Tuner settings...............................................................................................................................................43 Disc settings ................................................................................................................................................ 45 Playback settings......................................................................................................................................... 46 Audio settings ............................................................................................................................................. 48 Video settings ...............................................................................................................................................49 System settings ............................................................................................................................................50 Software Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 51 Installing the latest software ...........................................................................................................................51 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 52 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 55 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 56 Glossary............................................................................................................................ 58 Display panel symbols/ messages ................................................................................. 60 TV System Guide ............................................................................................................ 62 7 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 7 2008-03-14 4:00:38 PM English Playback Care and Safety Information CAUTION! This unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. English Cleaning discs CAUTION! Risk of damage to discs! Never use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners available commercially, or antistatic sprays intended for discs. Wipe the disc with a micro fibre cleaning cloth from the centre to the edge in a straight line movement. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location ­ Place this unit on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a carpet. ­ Do not place this unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier). ­ Do not put anything under this unit (e.g., CDs, magazines). ­ Install this unit near the AC outlet where the AC power plug can be easily reached. Space for ventilation ­ Place this unit 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 this unit and 5 cm (2") from the left and right to prevent overheating. 5cm 10cm 10cm About recycling These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. This electronic equipment contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are disposing of an old machine, please take it to a recycling centre. Please observe the local regulations regarding disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries, and old equipment. 5cm Avoid high temperature, moisture, water and dust ­ This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. ­ Do not place any object or items that can damage this unit (e.g., liquid filled objects, lighted candles). 8 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 8 2008-03-14 4:00:38 PM Product Information Introduction Your Philips recorder allows you to record TV programmes, copy camcorder recordings to a DVD±RW or DVD±R and play pre-recorded DVDs. The recordings you make on the recorder will play on DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. The DVD±R discs have to be finalised before they can be played back on other DVD players. Before you start using this recorder, complete the basic connections and setup in three easy steps. Step 1: Basic recorder connections Step 2: Optional connections for other devices Step 3: Basic installation and set-up Please take time to read this user manual before using your recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding the operations of the recorder. Helpful Hints: ­ If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the chapter `Troubleshooting'. ­ If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and email addresses are given in the guarantee booklet. ­ Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the product for identification and supply ratings. Accessories supplied ­ Remote control and batteries ­ RF antenna cable ­ Quick Start Guide Region codes 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. This device will only play Region 2 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions (`ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played on this recorder. ALL 2 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. 9 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 9 2008-03-14 4:00:39 PM English Remote Control d REPEAT English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa ­ Selects various repeat modes. e REPEAT A-B ­ Repeats a specific section on a disc. f SETUP ­ Enters/exits the system setup menu. g : Cursor keys for moving to the left/right. : Cursor keys for moving up/down or changing the recorder's TV tuner channel. h OK ­ Confirms an entry or selection. i INFO qs ­ Displays/removes the on-screen display. j PLAY/PAUSE u ­ Starts/pauses playback or recording. qd k STOP x qf qg qh ­ Stops playback/recording. l P +/­ In tuner mode, select the next or previous TV channel. m Numeric keypad ­ Selects a chapter/track number to play. ­ Selects the recorder's preset TV tuner channel. a2 ­ Turns on the recorder or switches to standby mode. n AUDIO ­ Selects an audio language/channel. b ANGLE ­ Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if available). o TIME SEARCH ­ Access the time search entry screen during audio or video playback. c OPEN/CLOSE ç ­ Opens/closes the disc tray. p CLEAR ­ Clears the title name entry while in title editing mode. 10 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 10 2008-03-14 4:00:39 PM Remote Control (continued) English q USB ­ Access the contents of the connected USB flash drive/ USB memory card reader. r SOURCE ­ Selects the recorder's input source (Tuner, CAM, EXT2 or DV). qj qk ql w; wa s REC MODE ­ Toggles between recording modes : HQ, SP, SPP, LP, EP, or SLP. This determines the quality of the recording and the amount/length of time you can record on a DVD±R/±RW. ws wd wf wg wh wj t TIMER ­ Enters/exits the timer recording menu. u DISC ­ Access DVD disc menu. ­ Access VCD disc menu when PBC is turned on. v BACK ­ Returns to the previous menu of the onscreen menu, a video CD (VCD) or some DVDs. w REW m / FFW M ­ Fast reverse or fast forward search. x PREVí/ NEXTë ­ Skips to previous or next chapter/track/ title. wk wl e; y REC z ­ Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. ­ Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments. wk SUBTITLE ­ Selects a subtitle language during playback of DVD or DivX Ultra Video discs. wl SHUFFLE ­ Enables random playback of items in playlist. z TV VOL+/ ­ Adjusts the volume of the TV (Philips TV only). wj TV MUTE H ­ Mute the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only). e; ZOOM ­ Enlarges a picture on the TV screen during playback 11 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 11 2008-03-14 4:00:39 PM Remote Control (continued) Using the remote control CAUTION! ­ Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. ­ Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc). ­ Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. English 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 Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel and select the desired function. 12 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 12 2008-03-14 4:00:39 PM Main Unit 12 3 45 67 89 English q; qa a STANDBY-ON ­ Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. Sockets behind the flap Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN label at the right hand corner. b Disc tray c OPEN/CLOSE ç ­ Opens/closes the disc tray. h CAM ­ Video input for camcorders or video recorders. Press SOURCE on the remote control to select `CAM' in order to view the input source. d System display panel ­ Shows information about the current status of the recorder. i L/R AUDIO ­ Audio input for camcorders or video recorders. e PLAY/PAUSE u ­ Starts/pauses playback or recording. f z (RECORD) ­ Starts recording the current TV channel or the current video input source. ­ Press repeatedly to set the recording length in 30-minute increments. j USB ­ Connector for USB flash drive or digital camera. * Only brands and models of digital cameras which support USB Mass Storage Device class standard are supported. g PREV ./ NEXT > ­ Go to the previous/next chapter or track. Press and hold to make a forward/ reverse search. k DV IN ­ Input for digital camcorders or other suitable devices using this connector. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the remote control to select `DV' in order to view the input source. 13 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 13 2008-03-14 4:00:39 PM Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections English TV-OUT ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? ANTENNA SATELLITE CABLE A CVBS AUDIO-L Y Pb EXT2 AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT B TV S-VIDEO IN Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programmes using the recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programmes. If you want to connect to a VCR and/or Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see the chapter "Step 2 : Optional Connections" for the complete connections to your TV. A Connect the existing Antenna/Cable TV signal (or from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver {RF OUT or TO TV}) to the socket on the ANTENNA-IN recorder. B Use a RF antenna cable to connect socket on the recorder to TV-OUT the antenna input socket on your TV (VHF/UHF RF IN). 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. 14 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 14 2008-03-14 4:00:40 PM Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) CVBS AUDIO-L Y Pb Option 3 MAINS COMPONENT VIDEO EXT1 TO TV - I/O COAXIAL Option 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT Option 1 TV S-VIDEO IN Connecting the video cable 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 2: Using an S-Video cable Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT 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 the next section "Connecting the audio cables". Option 1: Using a SCART cable Use a scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the recorder to the corresponding scart input socket on the TV. Helpful Hints: ­ If your TV has several SCART sockets, select the SCART socket that is suitable for both video output and video input. ­ The EXT2 AUX-I/O socket is used for connecting additional devices. Option 3: Using a Video (CVBS) cable Use a composite video cable (yellow - not supplied) to connect the CVBS OUTPUT 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 the next section "Connecting the audio cables". 15 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 15 2008-03-14 4:00:40 PM English Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English CVBS AUDIO-L Y Pb EXT1 TO TV - I/O COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT Option 4 TV S-VIDEO IN Option 4: Using Component video socket If your TV accepts progressive scan signals, connect the recorder to your TV using the component video sockets in order to enjoy the progressive scan feature. IMPORTANT! The progressive scan video quality is only available through a Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required. It is strongly advised to complete the recorder installation first, before enabling the progressive scan feature. A Connect the component video cables (red/ blue/green - not supplied) from the Y PB PR sockets on the recorder to the corresponding component video input sockets (usually labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV. B If your TV accepts Progressive Scan signal, see the chapter "Setup Menu Options ­ Video Settings ­ { Video Output }" for Progressive Scan set-up. 16 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 16 2008-03-14 4:00:40 PM Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections (continued) English COMPONENT VIDEO CVBS AUDIO-L Y Pb EXT2 AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O COAXIAL TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT STEREO / TV Option 2 DIGITAL IN AV amplifier/ receiver Option 1 Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. This connection is not required if the recorder is connected to the TV using the SCART cable. Option 2: Using a coaxial cable You can connect the recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver with a digital multichannel sound decoder in order to enjoy multichannel surround sound. Use a coaxial cable (not supplied). Connect the COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) socket on the recorder to the digital input of the receiver/ amplifier. Before you start operating, set the digital audio output settings accordingly (see the chapter "Setup Menu Options ­ Audio settings ­ { Digital Output }"). If the audio setting does not match your stereo's capabilities, the stereo may produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Option 1: Using an audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system. Use an audio cable (red/white ends - not supplied) to connect the AUDIO-L/R sockets to one of the following devices with the same input sockets. ­ a stereo system (for example, TV or mini system). ­ a receiver with two channel analogue stereo. 17 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 17 2008-03-14 4:00:40 PM Step 2: Optional Connections English OUT L IN RF ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? VIDEO R AUDIO TO TV S-VIDEO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) CABLE A SATELLITE C CVBS AUDIO-L Y Pb EXT2 AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT B TV Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output socket (RF OUT or TO TV), see the section "Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ­ Connecting the antenna cables" for the complete connections to your TV. Option 2 (see the above illustration) If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a scart output socket A Keep the existing antenna connection from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to your TV. B Use a scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on the recorder to the corresponding scart input socket on the TV. C Use another scart cable (not supplied) 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. Helpful Hint: ­ When using this connection, automatic channel search is not required. Read chapter "Step 3: Installation and Setup". 18 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 18 2008-03-14 4:00:41 PM Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? OUT VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO L VHF/UHF RF OUT AUDIO R IN TV OUT TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO R CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA A D CVBS AUDIO-L Y Pb Back of a VCR (Example only) EXT2 AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT C B TV Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from video tape to a DVD±R/±RW and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the recorder is turned off. IMPORTANT! Your new recorder can replace the VCR for all your recording needs. Just unplug all the connections to your VCR. B Use a RF antenna cable to connect the socket on the recorder to TV-OUT the aerial input socket (or labelled as VHF/UHF RF IN) on your TV. C Use the scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding scart input socket on the TV. D Use another scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the 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 this 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. 19 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 19 2008-03-14 4:00:41 PM Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) English A ?? ? ??? ?? ?? ? ??? ??? IN RF VIDEO R AUDIO OUT L TO TV S-VIDEO Back of a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (Example only) CABLE F SATELLITE OUT VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO L IN TV OUT TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO R Back of a VCR (Example only) ANTENNA VHF/UHF RF OUT AUDIO R B CVBS E AUDIO-L Y Pb EXT2 AUX - I/O EXT1 TO TV - I/O MAINS COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO TV-OUT ANTENNA-IN S-VIDEO AUDIO-R DIGITAL AUDIO Pr OUTPUT D C TV Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver A Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. E Use another scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O socket on the recorder to the scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the VCR. F Use another scart cable (not supplied) to connect the scart input (TV IN) socket on the VCR to the scart output socket (or labelled as TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. B Use a RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output (RF OUT) socket on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder. C Use another RF antenna cable (not supplied) to connect the TV-OUT socket on the recorder to the antenna input socket on the TV. D Use a scart cable (not supplied) to connect the EXT1 TO TV-I/O socket on the recorder to the corresponding scart input socket on the TV. 20 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 20 2008-03-14 4:00:41 PM Step 2: Optional Connections (continued) DV OUT B A Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy camcorder recordings. These sockets are located behind the flap on the right and provides convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 2: Using the VIDEO In socket Use the VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS). A Connect the VIDEO (CAM) socket on the front panel of the recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output socket on the camcorder. 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. 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 operating, press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select `DV' as the input channel. 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. B Use an audio cable (red/white ends ­ not supplied) to connect the AUDIO L/R sockets on the front panel of the recorder to the audio output sockets on the camcorder. Before you start operating, press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select `CAM' as the input channel. 21 dvdr3480-05n31_eng_27233.indd 21 2008-03-14 4:00:41 PM English Step 3: Installation and Setup The installation menu will appear the very first time you turn on this recorder. These settings will help you to set up the basic recorder features easily, including TV programme installation and language settings. IMPORTANT! Complete the installation settings before inserting a disc for playback or recording. The disc tray will not open until the initial installation is completed. D The country selection screen appears on the TV. This setting is important for automatic installation of TV channels in your area. Use keys on the remote control to select the country you live in and press OK to confirm. Country Select your country. Austria Belgium Czech Denmark Finland France English Germany