DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DVDR3435V/37 User Manual Thank you for choosing Philips. Philips vous remercie de votre confiance. Gracias por escoger Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Start Guide and/or User Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at Besoin d'une aide rapide? Les Guide de mise en route rapide et Manuel de l'utilisateur regorgent d'astuces destinées à simplifier l'utilisation de votre produit Philips. Toutefois, si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre votre probléme, vous pouvez accéder à notre aide en ligne à l'adresse Necesita ayuda inmediata? Lea primero la Guía de inicio rápido o el Manual del usuario, en donde encontrará consejos que le ayudarán a disfrutar plenamente de su producto Philips. Si después de leerlo aún necesita ayuda, consulte nuestro servicio de asistencia en línea en www.philips.com/usasupport or call www.philips.com/usasupport ou formez le www.philips.com/usasupport o llame al teléfono 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) while with your product (and Model / Serial number) 1-800-661-6162 (Francophone) 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) (English speaking) Veillez à avoir votre produit à portée de main (et model / serial nombre) 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) y tenga a mano el producto (y número de model / serial) E9A90UD_EN.indb 1 6/12/2006 4:20:41 PM 2 Precautions Return your Product Registration Card or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www. philips.com/usasupport to ensure: *Proof of Purchase Returning the enclosed card guarantees that your date of purchase will be on file, so no additional paperwork will be required from you to obtain warranty service. *Product Safety Notification By registering your product, you'll receive notification - directly from the manufacturer - in the rare case of a product recall or safety defect. *Additional Benefits Registering your product guarantees that you'll receive all of the privileges to which you're entitled, including special moneysaving offers. Know these Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!" Dear PHILIPS product owner: Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, bestbacked products available today. We'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. Most importantly, you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome - and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product. safety symbols ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. P.S. To get the most from your PHILIPS purchase, be sure to complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at: www.philips.com/usasupport For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No.___________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________ Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com/usasupport E9A90UD_EN.indb 2 6/12/2006 4:20:51 PM Precautions (cont'd) 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design. Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product. Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. OutdoorAntenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 18. 19. 20. 10. 11. 12. 21. 13. 14. 22. 15. 23. 24. 16. 25. 26. 17. Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) E9A90UD_EN.indb 3 6/12/2006 4:20:52 PM 4 Precautions (cont'd) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: · Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. Moisture Condensation Warning Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry. About Copyright Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notice for progressive scan output 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 picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. E9A90UD_EN.indb 4 6/12/2006 4:20:54 ...