Philips DVDR3400/31 User manual

Published by KC-TE 0622 AV Systems Printed in the Netherlands Subject to modification EN 3139 785 32190
DVDR3400
DVD Recorder
Service Instruction
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Contents Page
1 Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities 2
2 Test Disc & Repair Hints 5
3 Firmware Upgrading 6
4 Service Flow chart 8
5 Directions For Use 13
©Copyright 2006 Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior permission of Philips.
Version 1.0
DVDR3400/05/31/51/58
The 2006 range DVD Recorder products are repaired centrally.
Defective sets must be identified, labelled and stored for pick-up.
This document gives full instructions for a functional check.
Technical information to repair faulty sets is therefore not provided in this document.
To test in-coming sets the following must be performed:
1. Verify / Reproduce the customer’s problem
2. Verify that set has latest Firmware (see chapter 3) and upgrade if it is not the latest version.
3. Full functional check

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1. Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities
1. Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities
1.1 General:
Mains voltage : 220V – 240V
Mains frequency : 50 Hz
Power consumption (record) : 27 W
Standby Power Consumption : < 3 W
1.2 RF Tuner
Test equipment: Fluke 54200 TV Signal generator
Test streams: PAL BG Philips Standard test pattern
1.2.1 System
PAL B/G, PAL D/K, SECAM L/L’, PAL I
1.2.2 RF - Loop Through:
Frequency range : 43 MHz – 860 MHz
Gain: (ANT IN - ANT OUT)
w/o Amplifier : -4dB ± 2dB
Gain: (ANT IN - ANT OUT)
with Amplifier : 2dB ± 3dB
1.2.3 Receiver:
PLL tuning with AFC for optimum reception
Frequency range : 45.25 MHz – 857 MHz
Sensitivity at 40dB S/N
(video unweighted) : ≤ 40dBμV at 75 Ω
(high end)
≤ 60dBμV at 75 Ω
(low end)
1.2.4 Video Performance:
Channel 25 / 503,25 MHz,
Test pattern: PAL BG PHILIPS standard test pattern,
RF Level 74dBV, Measured on SCART 1
Frequency response : 0.1 MHz – 4 MHz ± 3dB
Group delay (0.1 MHz - 4.4 MHz) : 0 nsec ± 150 nsec
1.2.5 Audio Performance:
Audio Performance Analogue - HiFi:
Frequency response at SCART 1
(L+R) output : 100 Hz – 12 kHz / 0 ±
3dB
S/N Ratio (20Hz – 20kHz)
unweighted : ≥ 40dB
Harmonic distortion (1 kHz, ± 25
kHz deviation) : ≤ 1.5%
Audio Performance NICAM:
Frequency response at SCART 1
(L+R) output : 40 Hz – 15 kHz / 0 ±
3dB
S/N Ratio (20Hz – 20kHz)
unweighted : ≥ 65dB
Harmonic distortion (1kHz, ± 25
kHz deviation) : ≤ 0.5%
1.2.6 Tuning
Automatic Search Tuning
Scanning time without RF signal : 3min. typical
Stop level (vision carrier) : ≥ 37dB/μV
Maximum tuning error of a recalled
program : 62.5 kHz
Maximum tuning error (drift) during
operation : ± 100 kHz
Tuning Principle:
Automatic B, G, I, DK and L/L’ detection
Manual selection in “STORE” mode
1.3 Analog Inputs / Outputs
1.3.1 SCART 1 (Connected to TV)
Pin Signals:
1 Audio-out R 1.8V RMS
2 Audio-in R
3 Audio-out L 1.8V RMS
4 Audio GND
5 Blue / Chroma GND
6 Audio-in L
7 Blue-out 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
8 Function switch < 2V = TV
> 4.5V / < 7V = asp. Ratio 16:9 DVD
> 9.5V / < 12V = asp. Ratio 4:3 DVD
9 Green GND
10 P50 control not use
11 Green out 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
12 NC
13 Red / Chroma GND
14 Fast switch GND
15 Red-out / 0.7Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
Chroma-out 300mVpp ± 3dB
16 Fast switch
RGB / CVBS
or Y out < 0.4V into 75Ω = CVBS
>1V / < 3V into 75Ω = RGB
17 Y/CVBS-out GND
18 CVBS-in GND
19 CVBS-out / Y-out 1Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
20 CVBS-in
21 Shield

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1.3.2 SCART 2 (Connected to AUX)
Pin Signals:
1 Audio-out R 1.8V RMS
2 Audio-in R
3 Audio-out L 1.8V RMS
4 Audio GND
5 Blue / Chroma GND
6 Audio-in L
7 Blue-in
8 Function switch
9 Green GND
10 P50 control
11 Green-in
12 NC
13 Red / Chroma GND
14 Fast switch GND
15 Red-in /
Chroma-in
16 Fast switch
RGB / CVBS or Y in
17 CVBS-out GND
18 Y / CVBS-in GND
19 CVBS-out 1Vpp ± 0.1V into 75Ω
20 CVBS-in / Y-in
21 Shield
1.3.3 Audio/Video Front Input Connectors
Audio - Cinch
Input voltage : 2.2Vrms
Input impedance : > 10kΩ
Video - Cinch
Input voltage : 1Vpp ± 3dB
Input impedance : 75Ω
Video - YC (Hosiden)
According to IEC 933-5
Superimposed DC-level on pin 4 (load > 100kΩ)
< 2.4V is detected as 4:3 aspect ratio
> 3.5V is detected as 16:9 aspect ratio
Input voltage Y : 1Vpp ± 3dB
Input impedance Y : 75Ω
Input voltage C : 300mVpp ± 3dB
Input impedance C : 75Ω
1.3.4 Out 1
Audio - Cinch
Output voltage : 2Vrms max.
Output impedance : > 10kΩ
1.3.5 Out 2
Video - YC (Hosiden)
According to IEC 933-5
Superimposed DC-level on pin 4 (load > 100kΩ)
< 2.4V is detected as 4:3 aspect ratio
> 3.5V is detected as 16:9 aspect ratio
Output voltage Y : 1Vpp ± 3dB
Input impedance : 75Ω
Output voltage C : 300mVpp ± 3dB
Input impedance : 75Ω
1.4 Digital Inputs / Outputs
1.4.1 Digital Output
Digital Audio – Coaxial / Optical
LCM : according IEC 60958
MPEG 1, MPEG 2, AC3 : according IEC 61937
DTS : according IEC 61937 +
addendum
1.4.2 Digital Video Input (IEEE 1394)
Implementation Standard according:
IEEE Std 1394-1995
IEC61883 - Part1
IEC61883 - Part 2 SD-DVCR (02-01-1997)
Specification of consumer use digital VCR’s using 6.3mm
magnetic tape – dec.1994
Mechanical connection according to Annex of IEC 61883-1
1.4.3 HDMI Output
Type A connector (19 pins)
1.5 Video Performance
All outputs loaded with 75Ω
SNR measurements over full bandwidth without weighting.
1.5.1 SCART (RGB)
SNR : ≥ 55dB on all output
Bandwidth : 4.8MHz -3dB
1.6 Audio Performance
1.6.1 Cinch Output Rear
Output voltage 2 channel mode : 2Vrms ± 1dB
Channel unbalance (1kHz) : < 0.22dB
Crosstalk 1kHz : > 110dB
Crosstalk 16Hz-20kHz : > 100dB
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz : ± 0.2dB
Signal to noise ratio (unweighted) : < -95dB
Dynamic range 1kHz : < -90dB
Distortion and noise 1kHz : < 85dB
Distortion and noise 16Hz-20kHz : < 85dB
Intermodulation distortion : < -94dB
Mute : < -100dB
1.6.2 Scart Audio
Output voltage 2 channel mode : 1.6Vrms ± 2dB
Channel unbalance (1kHz) : < 1dB
Crosstalk 1kHz : > 85dB
Crosstalk 16Hz-20kHz : > 70dB
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz : ± 0.5dB
Signal to noise ratio (unweighted) : > 80dB
Dynamic range 1kHz : > 75dB
Distortion and noise 1kHz : > 75dB
Distortion and noise 16Hz-20kHz : > 50dB
Intermodulation distortion : > 70dB
Mute : > 80dB
1.7 Dimensions and Weight
Height of feet : 5.5mm
Apparatus : WxDxH:435x322x43mm
Weight without packaging : 3kg
Weight with packaging : 4kg

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1. Technical Specifications and Connection Facilities
1.8 Laser Output Power & Wavelength
1.8.1 DVD
Output power during reading : 0.8mW
Output power during writing : 20mW
Wavelength : 650nm
1.8.2 CD
Output power : 0.3mW
Wavelength : 780nm
1.9 Read / Write Speed
Type of Disc (Function) Disc Rotation Speed
Read Speed CD 7X CAV
Read Speed DVD 4X CAV
Write Speed DVD+R/+RW 2.4X ZCAV
Write Speed DVD-R/-RW 2X
1.10 Playability
DVDR3400
Video Playback
1. Disc Media:
CD-R/-RW, MP3-
CD, VCD/SVCD,
DVD-Video,
DVD+R/+RW,
DVD-R/-RW,
DVD+RL DL
x
2. Compression
Format:
MPEG1, MPEG2
DivX
x
Audio Playback
1. Disc Media:
CD, CD-R/-RW,
MP3-CD
x
2. Compression
Format:
Dolby Digital, MP3,
MPEG2 Multi-
channel, AAC,
WMA
x
3. MP3 bit rates: 32-
256 kbps and VBR
x
Still Picture Playback
1. Disc Media:
Picture CD
x
2. Picture
Compression
Format:
JPG
x

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Test Disc & Repair Hints
2. Test Disc & Repair Hints
2.1 Test Disc
1) 7104 099 96611 CD-RW printed Audio Disc
2) 9965 000 25728 DVD Player Test Pack
3) - Blank DVD+RW
4) - Blank DVD-RW
2.2 Open the DVD Tray manually
Note: This procedure needs to be performed on
condition that:
- a customer’s Disc is jammed in the DVD Tray
- the DVD Tray cannot be open via the normal
open/close button on the set.
1) Place the set on the table with the bottom faced upwards
as shown below.
2) Insert a screw driver into the slot and open the DVD Tray
by sliding the screw driver in the direction shown.
Figure 2-1

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3. Firmware Upgrading
3. Firmware Upgrading
A. Preparation to upgrade firmware:
1. Unzip the zip-archive file
2. Copy the files into different folder for burning into CD-R/CDRW.
3. Start the CD Burning software and create a new CD project (data disc) with the following settings:
File system : Joliet
Format : MODE 2: CDROM XA
Recording mode : SINGLE SESSION (TRACK-AT-ONCE), FINALIZED CD
Note: Long file name is necessary for the preparation of the upgrade disc
4. Place the file into the root directory of the new CD project.
5. Burn the data onto blank CDR or CD-RW.
B. Procedure to apply the software upgrade:
1. Open the tray and load the Upgrade CDROM with Software upgrade file.
2. The tray closes and set will display:
“Upgrading SW”
3. The OSD will display
“Software Upgrade Disc detected . Select OK to start upgrading or CANCEL to exit .”
4. Click on the OK button.
5. The set will display:
“ Upgrading SW ”
and the OSD will display
“Upgrading Software . Please Wait . Do not switch off the power.”
The whole process takes less than 5 minutes
Note: Do not press any buttons or interrupt the mains supply during the upgrading process, otherwise the set may becomes
defective.
6. When the upgrade is completed the tray will open automatically and the set will display:
“System software has been successfully upgraded. Press OK to continue with Loader System upgrade.”
7. The set will display:
“SW DONE”
Pressing OK and the set will display.
“DRV UPG”
8. The OSD will display
“ Loader Software Upgrade – Software Upgrade Disc detected . Select OK to start upgrading or CANCEL to exit. ”
9. Click on the OK button.

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Firmware Upgrading
10. The set will display:
“DRIVE UPGRADING”
With the OSD display
“Upgrading Software. Please Wait. Do not switch off the power.”
The whole process takes less than 5 minutes
Note: Do not press any buttons or interrupt the mains supply during the upgrading process, otherwise the set may becomes
defective.
11. When the upgrade is completed the tray will open automatically and the set will display:
“Loader Upgrade process has completed successfully .Press <OK> to reboot system.”
12. The tray open and the set will display:
“DRV OK”
13. Press <OK> and the set goes to standby.
C. How to read out the firmware version to confirm set has been upgraded:
1. Power up the set.
2. Ensure no disc inside the loader,if no ,open the tray to remove the disc and close the tray.
3. Press <0> <0> <0> <9> in succession
4. Press <OK> button
5. The TV connected to the set will display:
“DVDR3400_EU_V06_08 , Region :2 , Drive 45.04.05.05 Build:
0107_PHILIPS.V09 Mar 18 2006 , 17:54:30 Stroke:31 HDCP:ON”

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4. Service Flow Chart
4. Service Flow Chart
4.1 Start Process
Start
A
(Verification
Test)
Is it a
Hardware
problem ?
Upgrade to latest
Firmware
Is it a known
complaint ?
Is Firmware
solution
available ?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Is the
complaint
solved ?
Return set to Customer with
Yes
No
Report on action done
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
Is the
complaint
documented ?
Yes
No
Service W/S to contact the Trade /
Customer to work out a action plan.
Examples:
- explain them that the Firmware
solution is not ready
- Upgrade disc will be send
to them the moment solution
is ready
- etc.
- Attached a Defect Description Report
and Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set.
- Store defective set for pick-up.

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Service Flow Chart
4.2 Verification Process
* If complaint is related to
Setup Menu setting
Connect up the Recorder
to TV antenna, TV set
and an External source
Check the Firmware
version on the set
Can the set
Start-up ?
Yes
No
A
(Verification
Test)
B
Recording
Check
C
Playback
Check
D *
Setup Menu
Are the
checks result
ok ?
Yes
No
Return set to Customer with
Report on action done
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached a Defect Description Report
and Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set.
- Store defective set for pick-up.
No
Yes
Is Firmware the
last released
version ?
Upgrade to latest
Firmware

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4. Service Flow Chart
4.3 Recording Process
Test disc:
Recordable Disc (eg. DVD+RW, DVD-RW)
Does Timer
recording
functions ?
Yes
No
Does manual
recording
functions ?
Yes
No
B
Recording
Check
Make a Timer recording with:
1) Manual timer schedule
2) Video Plus+ system
3) VPS/PDC on and off
4) external Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver
Playback the recorded disc to check
A
re Timer edit &
delete feature
working ?
Yes
No
Make a short manual recording from the
following source:
- Tuner
- CAM 1 (Front CVBS)
- CAM 2 (Front S-Video)
- DV
- Ext 1
- Ext 2
Playback the recorded disc to check
Does Disc
Editing
functions ?
1) Insert a pre-recorded Disc
2) Select the first title and press "Up"
followed by "Right" button to check
the Disc editing features like:
- Play
- Rename / Erase Disc
- Record New Title
- Overwrite / Lock / Finalize Disc
- Make Compatible
Note: The displayed option in the disc
editing menu differ depending on the
situation & disc type
1) Play a pre-recorded disc
2) Select a title and press "Right" button
to check the Title editing features like:
- Play / Rename Title
- Edit Title (video editing)
- Erase / Append Title
- Overwrite Title / Disc
Note: The displayed option in the disc editing
menu differ depending on the situation & disc
type
Does Title
Editing
functions ?
Continue
Continue
Yes
No
Yes
No
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached a Defect Description Report
and Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set.
- Store defective set for pick-up.
1) Connect an USB flash drive or
memory card reader to USB port
2) Insert Recordable disc
3) Check Tools Option for archief
feature
Does Archiving
from USB device
functions ?
Continue
Yes
No

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4.4 Playback Process
Test disc:
DVD Player Test Pack (12NC: 9965 000 25728)
CD-RW Printed Audio disc (12NC: 7104 099 96611)
Yes
No
C
Playback
Check
Playing the DVD video disc and check th
e
following:
- Pause & Search Fwd / Rev
functions
- Next & Previous chapter / track
- Audio, Subtitle, Zoom, Repeat &
Edit functions
- Tools option
Yes
No Does the set
work ?
Does it playback
JPEG / MP3 / WMA
/ DivX files ?
Playing from USB flash drive/USB
memory card reader
Does the set
work ?
Continue
Continue
Yes
No
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached a Defect Description Report
and Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set.
- Store defective set for pick-up.
Playing other type of disc:
1) Use discs of DVD PLAYER TEST PACK for:
- (Super) Video CD
- MP3 disc
- Picture disc (slide show)
- special DVD playback check by layer change test using
DVD disc of this package
2) DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6
3) For AUDIO CD use of CD-RW printed Audio Disc to check:
- Track 3 finger print
- Track 8: 600u black dot (max. after 1 min.)

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4.5 System Menu Process
4. Service Flow Chart
D
Setup Menu Check
Does the
set work ?
Continue
Yes
No
Setup Menu - General and check the following
features:
- Country
- On Screen Display Language
- Screen Saver
- Restore Factory settings
Setup Menu - Clock and check the following
features:
- Date (dd/mm/yy)
- Time (hh:mm:ss)
- Date-Time Setting
Setup Menu - Playback and check the following
features:
- TV Aspect Ratio
- Video Output Format
- HDMI Video Resolution
- Digital Audio Output
- Show DivX Registration code
Setup Menu - Channel Setup and check the
following features:
- Channel Search
- Modify Channel Information
- Sort Channels
Setup Menu - DVD and check the following
features:
- Default Disc Menu Language
- Default Subtitle Language
- Default Audio Language
- Parental Rating Level
Setup Menu - Record and check the following
features:
- Auto Chapter Marker
- Default Recording Source
- Default Recording Mode
Send refurbished set from pool
stock to Trade / customer
- Attached a Defect Description Report
and Proof of Purchase.
- Pack defective set.
- Store defective set for pick-up.

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5. Directions For Use
The following except of the Quick Use Guide serves as an introduction to the set.
The Complete Direction for the Use can be downloaded in different languages from the internet site of Philips Customer care Center:
www.p4c.philips.com
Quick Start Guide
Need help? User Manual See the user manual that came with your Philips recorder. Online Go to www.philips.com/support.
3Enjoy
Start playback
DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3400
Connect
Set up
Enjoy
1
2
3
What’s in the box?
DVD Player/ Recorder
Remote Control
and 2 batteries
RF Coaxial Cable SCART Cable
User
Manual
PLAY/PAUSE
REC MODE
SOURCE USB
TOOLS
2006 © Koninklijke Philips N.V. All rights reserved. 12 NC 3139 245 20781 www.philips.com
A Recording from the TV or an
external device (continued)
E To end recording, press STOP . ‘UPDATE’
will be displayed on the recorder.
F To playback the recording, press DISC MENU
DISC MENU
, select the title and press PLAY/PAUSE
.
B Archiving from a USB device
A Insert a recordable DVD disc in the tray. B Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on
the front panel of the recorder.
C Press TOOLS
TOOLS
to access the USB mode.
  Select { Copy to DVD } and press OK .
 The USB content menu appears.
Archiving from USB to DVD
Directory Copy List
Japan trip Bryan Bday My songs Hot Hits
Archiving from USB to DVD
Directory Copy List
Picture1.jpg Picture2.jpg Song1.mp3 NATURE-1.JPG BUTTER-1.JPG P1022500.JPG Music.mp3 MERLIO-1.JPG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
..\Move up directory
Picture2.jpg Music.mp3
1 2
C Select the folder you want and press OK to
access the folder/ album.
D Create a copy list, highlight the file you want to
copy and press SELECT .
 The selected  les will appear on the right
{ Copy List } screen.
 To remove the  le from the copy list, press
CLEAR
CLEAR
.
E Once the copy list selection is complete, press
REC to start archiving.
 A message will appear. Select
OK
in the
menu and press OK to proceed.
A Press OPEN/CLOSE , load in a
disc and press OPEN/CLOSE
again.
B Press DISC MENU
DISC MENU
and use up 
or down  keys to select a title.
C Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.
D To stop playback, press STOP .
Start Recording A Recording from the TV or
an external device
A Insert a recordable DVD disc in the tray.
Types of discs for recording
DVD+R DL
B Press SOURCE repeatedly to select
the source to record from. (eg, TUNER, CAM1, CAM2, DV, EXT1 or EXT2).
 To record a TV programme, use
P+/- to scroll through the channels,
or press 0 -9 to select the
channel that you want to record.
C Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the mode of record quality.
D Press REC to start recording, press
REC again to automatically record 30
minutes.
1Connect 2Set up
Start with the ‘Basic Connection.’ If you have a VCR, follow the instructions for ‘Connection with a VCR or similar device’.
COAXIAL
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO
HDMI
R
L
~
MAINS
OUTPUT
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 1
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV - I/O
EXT1AUX - I/O
EXT2
SCART IN
Television (rear)
To antenna or set-up box
Philips recorder (rear)
COAXIAL
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO
HDMI
R
L
~
MAINS
OUTPUT
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 1
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV - I/O
EXT
1
AUX - I/O
EXT
2
SCART IN
Philips recorder (rear)
VCR or similar device (rear)
A Follow the steps under ‘Basic Connections’
before you proceed to step B below.
B Use another SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket on this recorder to the SCART OUT socket on the VCR.
C Connect the power cable from your VCR to an
AC power outlet.
Note In this setup, the VCR cannot record
TV programmes.
For additional connection diagrams, see the accompanying User Manual.
Philips recorder (front panel)
A Finding the viewing channel A Press STANDBY-ON on the
recorder.
B Switch on the TV set.
Note If connected to your VCR, make sure
it is switched off or in standby mode before proceeding.
C In case you do not see the recorder’s blue
wallpaper, press “0” and the Channel Down button on the TV’s remote control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT, ° button) until you see this screen.
This is the correct viewing channel for the recorder.
B Initial Installation A Press SETUP on the remote
control.
Countr
y
Screen Save
r
Restore Factor
y
Settin
g
s
Setu
p
Menu - Genera
l
German
y
En
g
lis
h
On
OK
Note Use up  and down  keys to toggle
through the options. Select an item by pressing right . To con rm a setting, press OK .
B Select the country of your residence.  Highlight and press right .
Select { Country } and press OK to
confirm your selection.
C Select the OSD language. 
Remain in mode, select { On Screen
Display Language } and press right  to
access the options.
 Select the desired language option and press OK to con rm your selection.
D Setup and install TV channels.  Highlight and press right .
Select { Channel Search } and press OK
to start automatic TV channel search.
 This process may take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found and stored appears on the TV.
E Set the date and time. 
Highlight and press right .
Select { Date (dd/mm/yy) } or { Time
(hh:mm:ss) } and press OK .
Use the numeric keypad 0 -9 to
input the date/time, then press OK to
con rm.
E Press SETUP to exit.
To AC power
Basic Connection Connection with a VCR or
similar device
Your new Philips recorder replaces the VCR for your recording needs. First, unplug all the connections from your VCR.
STANDBY-ON
A Before connecting, unplug the antenna cable
that is currently connected to your TV.
B Connect the antenna cable to the
ANTENNA-IN jack on the recorder.
C Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect
the TV-OUT jack on this recorder to the
Antenna In jack on the TV.
D Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1
TO TV-I/O socket on this recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.
E Connect the power cable from the recorder to
an AC power outlet.
To AC power
Television (rear)
To antenna or set-up box
5.
Directions For Use

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5. Directions For Use
1Connect 2Set up
Start with the ‘Basic Connection.’ If you have a VCR, follow the instructions for ‘Connection with a VCR or similar device’.
COAXIAL
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO
HDMI
R
L
~
MAINS
OUTPUT
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 1
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV - I/O
EXT1AUX - I/O
EXT2
SCART IN
Television (rear)
To antenna or set-up box
Philips recorder (rear)
COAXIAL
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO
HDMI
R
L
~
MAINS
OUTPUT
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 1
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
TO TV - I/O
EXT
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AUX - I/O
EXT
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SCART IN
Philips recorder (rear)
VCR or similar device (rear)
A Follow the steps under ‘Basic Connections’
before you proceed to step B below.
B Use another SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect the EXT2 AUX-I/O SCART socket on this recorder to the SCART OUT socket on the VCR.
C Connect the power cable from your VCR to an
AC power outlet.
Note In this setup, the VCR cannot record
TV programmes.
For additional connection diagrams, see the accompanying User Manual.
Philips recorder (front panel)
A Finding the viewing channel A Press STANDBY-ON on the
recorder.
B Switch on the TV set.
Note If connected to your VCR, make sure
it is switched off or in standby mode before proceeding.
C In case you do not see the recorder’s blue
wallpaper, press “0” and the Channel Down button on the TV’s remote control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT, ° button) until you see this screen.
This is the correct viewing channel for the recorder.
B Initial Installation A Press SETUP on the remote
control.
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Screen Save
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Restore Factor
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Menu - Genera
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OK
Note Use up  and down  keys to toggle
through the options. Select an item by pressing right . To con rm a setting, press OK .
B Select the country of your residence.  Highlight and press right .
Select { Country } and press OK to
confirm your selection.
C Select the OSD language. 
Remain in mode, select { On Screen
Display Language } and press right  to
access the options.
 Select the desired language option and press OK to con rm your selection.
D Setup and install TV channels.  Highlight and press right .
Select { Channel Search } and press OK
to start automatic TV channel search.
 This process may take several minutes. Once complete, the total number of channels found and stored appears on the TV.
E Set the date and time. 
Highlight and press right .
Select { Date (dd/mm/yy) } or { Time
(hh:mm:ss) } and press OK .
Use the numeric keypad 0 -9 to
input the date/time, then press OK to
con rm.
E Press SETUP to exit.
To AC power
Basic Connection Connection with a VCR or
similar device
Your new Philips recorder replaces the VCR for your recording needs. First, unplug all the connections from your VCR.
STANDBY-ON
A Before connecting, unplug the antenna cable
that is currently connected to your TV.
B Connect the antenna cable to the
ANTENNA-IN jack on the recorder.
C Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect
the TV-OUT jack on this recorder to the
Antenna In jack on the TV.
D Use the SCART cable to connect the EXT1
TO TV-I/O socket on this recorder to the corresponding SCART input socket on the TV.
E Connect the power cable from the recorder to
an AC power outlet.
To AC power
Television (rear)
To antenna or set-up box
Quick Start Guide
Need help? User Manual See the user manual that came with your Philips recorder. Online Go to www.philips.com/support.
3Enjoy
Start playback
DVD Player/ Recorder DVDR3400
Connect
Set up
Enjoy
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2
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What’s in the box?
DVD Player/ Recorder
Remote Control
and 2 batteries
RF Coaxial Cable SCART Cable
User
Manual
PLAY/PAUSE
REC MODE
SOURCE USB
TOOLS
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A Recording from the TV or an
external device (continued)
E To end recording, press STOP . ‘UPDATE’
will be displayed on the recorder.
F To playback the recording, press DISC MENU
DISC MENU
, select the title and press PLAY/PAUSE
.
B Archiving from a USB device
A Insert a recordable DVD disc in the tray. B Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on
the front panel of the recorder.
C Press TOOLS
TOOLS
to access the USB mode.
  Select { Copy to DVD } and press OK .
 The USB content menu appears.
Archiving from USB to DVD
Directory Copy List
Japan trip Bryan Bday My songs Hot Hits
Archiving from USB to DVD
Directory Copy List
Picture1.jpg Picture2.jpg Song1.mp3 NATURE-1.JPG BUTTER-1.JPG P1022500.JPG Music.mp3 MERLIO-1.JPG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
..\Move up directory
Picture2.jpg Music.mp3
1 2
C Select the folder you want and press OK to
access the folder/ album.
D Create a copy list, highlight the file you want to
copy and press SELECT .
 The selected  les will appear on the right
{ Copy List } screen.
 To remove the  le from the copy list, press
CLEAR
CLEAR
.
E Once the copy list selection is complete, press
REC to start archiving.
 A message will appear. Select
OK
in the
menu and press OK to proceed.
A Press OPEN/CLOSE , load in a
disc and press OPEN/CLOSE again.
B Press DISC MENU
DISC MENU
and use up 
or down  keys to select a title.
C Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.
D To stop playback, press STOP .
Start Recording A Recording from the TV or
an external device
A Insert a recordable DVD disc in the tray.
Types of discs for recording
DVD+R DL
B Press SOURCE repeatedly to select
the source to record from. (eg, TUNER, CAM1, CAM2, DV, EXT1 or EXT2).
 To record a TV programme, use
P+/- to scroll through the channels,
or press 0 -9 to select the
channel that you want to record.
C Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the mode of record quality.
D Press REC to start recording, press
REC again to automatically record 30
minutes.