Philips dvdr3400-37b Quick Setup Guide
1
Connect
2
Set up
Start with the ‘Basic Connection.’
If you have a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, follow the instructions for ‘Connection with a
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver’.
If you have a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, follow the instructions for ‘Connection with a
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver’.
R
L
R
L
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO (CVBS)
COMPONENT
VIDEO
EXT 2
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
AUDIO
HDMI
COAXIAL
R
L
R
L
~
MAINS
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
INPUT
OUTPUT
EXT 1
EXT 3
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
L
R
Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
COAXIAL
R
L
R
L
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
OU
OUT 2
OUT 1
AUDIO
Television (rear)
To antenna
or set-top
box
or set-top
box
Philips recorder
(rear)
(rear)
R
L
R
L
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO (CVBS)
COMPONENT
VIDEO
EXT 2
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
VIDEO (CVBS)
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
AUDIO
HDMI
COAXIAL
R
L
R
L
(DIGITAL AUDIO)
INPUT
OUTPUT
EXT 1
EXT 3
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
R
RF
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
R L
VIDEO
R
L
R
L
PB
PR
VIDEO (CVBS)
EXT 2
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
EXT 1
EXT 3
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
ANTENNA-IN
TV-OUT
INPUT
Philips recorder
(rear)
(rear)
A
Keep the existing antenna connection from the
Antenna TV signal to the Cable Box/ Satellite
Receiver.
Antenna TV signal to the Cable Box/ Satellite
Receiver.
B
Use an antenna cable to connect the ANTENNA-
IN
IN
jack on the recorder to the RF OUT jack on
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
C
Follow steps
C
to
E
under ‘Basic Connections’
before you proceed to step
D
below.
Note The antenna connection may be different
depending on the Satellite Receiver/Cable Box.
Refer to its user manual for proper antenna
connection.
D
Use the yellow video cable (not supplied) to
connect the VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT jack on
this recorder to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.
connect the VIDEO (CVBS) INPUT jack on
this recorder to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.
E
Use the audio cable (red/white plugs – not
supplied) to connect the AUDIO INPUT jack
on this recorder to the AUDIO OUT jack on the
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.
supplied) to connect the AUDIO INPUT jack
on this recorder to the AUDIO OUT jack on the
Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver.
For additional connection diagrams, see the
accompanying User Manual.
Philips recorder (front panel)
To AC
power
power
Basic Connection
Connection with a Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
or Satellite Receiver
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
IN
jack on the recorder.
C
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the
TV-OUT
TV-OUT
jack on this recorder to the
Antenna In jack on the TV.
D
Use the supplied video cable (yellow plug) to
connect the VIDEO (CVBS) OUTPUT jack on
this recorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
connect the VIDEO (CVBS) OUTPUT jack on
this recorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
E
Use the supplied audio/video cable (red/ white
plugs) to connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
on this recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on the
TV.
plugs) to connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
on this recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on the
TV.
F
Connect the power cable from the recorder to
an AC power outlet.
an AC power outlet.
Television (rear)
To antenna
or set-top
box
or set-top
box
B
C
D
E
F
C
D
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (rear)
A
A
Select the video input channel on
your TV
A
Press STANDBY-ON on the
recorder
B
Turn on the TV.
Note If connected to your VCR, make sure it is
switched off or in standby mode before
proceeding.
C
Press SETUP
.
D
Select the TV’s video input channel that
corresponds to the jacks connecting the
recorder to the TV.
recorder to the TV.
Note Video Input selection varies for different
brands/models of TVs. Consult the user manual
that came with your TV if none of the below is
successful.
Press channel 2 on your TV. Then press the
channel down button to locate the video input
channel. (This channel is usually located
between the lowest and highest TV channels.)
channel down button to locate the video input
channel. (This channel is usually located
between the lowest and highest TV channels.)
OR, for some TVs, there may be a button on
the TV’s remote control that accesses the video
input channel labeled SOURCE, AV or SELECT.
the TV’s remote control that accesses the video
input channel labeled SOURCE, AV or SELECT.
OR, select the Video Input Channel from the
TV’s on-screen menu system.
TV’s on-screen menu system.
Note Consult your TV manufacturer if none of
the above is successful.
B
B
Initial Installation
A
Press SETUP
on the remote control.
Screen Saver
Reset Menu Settings
Setup Menu - General
English
On
OK
Note Use up S and down T keys to toggle
through the options. Select an item by pressing
right
X. To confi rm a setting, press OK .
B
Select the OSD language.
Remain in
mode, select { On Screen
Display Language } and press right X to
access the options.
access the options.
Select the desired language option and
press OK
to confi rm your selection.
C
Setup and install TV channels.
Highlight
and press right X. Select
{ Tuner Input Source } and press OK
.
{ Cable } – if the recorder is connected directly
to the cable signal or through a set-top box.
{ Air } – if the recorder is connected directly to
an indoor or outdoor antenna.
Note Press OK
to confi rm your selection.
Select { Channel Search } and press OK
on the remote control to start automatic TV
channel search.
channel search.
Note If using a cable box/ satellite receiver,
you may only pick up one channel. Leave the
recorder on this channel and change channels at
the cable box or satellite receiver.
D
Set the date and time.
Highlight
and press right X.
Select { Date (mm/dd/yy) } or
{ Time (hh:mm:ss) } and press OK
{ Time (hh:mm:ss) } and press OK
.
Use
the
numeric keypad 0
-9
to input the date/time, then press OK
to
confi rm.
Note To further fi ne-tune the date and time
settings, see the user manual “CLOCK Settings”.
E
Press SETUP
to exit.
E
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