Philips DVDR3300H User Manual
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What kind of disc should I use for
recording?
recording?
You can only record on DVD±R or DVD±RW
discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible
recordable DVD format on the market today.
They are fully compatible with most of the
existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM
drives in computers.
discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible
recordable DVD format on the market today.
They are fully compatible with most of the
existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM
drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a DVD±R/
±RW disc?
±RW disc?
4.7GB, or equivalent to six 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).
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).
What is the difference between
DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is
“erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R,
you can record multiple sessions on the same
disc. But when the disc is full, you cannot
record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW
allows you to record over the same disc again
and again.
“erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R,
you can record multiple sessions on the same
disc. But when the disc is full, you cannot
record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW
allows you to record over the same disc again
and again.
What is DV?
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.
– 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 a time to this recorder.
– You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the DV IN
socket.
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
recorder using a single DV cable for input and
output of audio, video, data and control
signals.
– 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 a time to this recorder.
– You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the DV IN
socket.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD
from an external player?
from an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not
copy-protected.
copy-protected.
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.
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
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
chapter markers
Programmes are recorded as a single title.
They may consist of one chapter or a few
chapters within a title, depending on the
recording settings.
They may consist of one chapter or a few
chapters within a title, depending on the
recording settings.
How do I set up Titles and
Chapters?
Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create a new
Title every time you start a new recording.
You can then add Chapters to these
recordings manually or have them
automatically inserted at a specifi c intervals.
Title every time you start a new recording.
You can then add Chapters to these
recordings manually or have them
automatically inserted at a specifi c intervals.
What does “fi nalising” a disc do?
Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no
longer be recorded. This is only required for
DVD±R. It will then be compatible with
virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc
without fi nalising it, simply stop recording and
eject the disc. You will still be able to record
on the disc if there is room for more
recordings.
longer be recorded. This is only required for
DVD±R. It will then be compatible with
virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc
without fi nalising it, simply stop recording and
eject the disc. You will still be able to record
on the disc if there is room for more
recordings.
How good is the quality of the
recording?
recording?
There are a few picture 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. Press REC MODE button on the
remote control to choose the quality level that
best suits your purpose and the length of
recording.
choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour
recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours
recording at VHS quality) on a recordable
DVD. Press REC MODE button on the
remote control to choose the quality level that
best suits your purpose and the length of
recording.
Record Mode
HQ
(high quality)
SP
(standard play)
SPP
(standard play plus)
LP
(long play)
EP
(extended play)
SLP
(super long play)
SEP
(super extended play)
Hours of recordings can be stored on the HDD or an Ł
empty 4.7GB DVD recordable disc.
empty 4.7GB DVD recordable disc.
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2.5
3
4
6
8
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2.5
3
4
6
8
DVDR3300H
HDD (80GB)
16
32
40
48
64
96
130
32
40
48
64
96
130
DVD±R/
DVD±RW
DVD±RW
DVDR3330H
HDD (160GB)
HDD (160GB)
30
60
80
90
120
180
250
60
80
90
120
180
250
DVDR5330H
HDD (250GB)
HDD (250GB)
50
100
120
150
200
300
400
100
120
150
200
300
400
Frequently Asked Questions
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