Philips showview dvdr3380 Manual Do Utilizador

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You can record on both DVD±R and 
DVD±RW discs. They are compatible with 
DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in 
computers.

What is the capacity of a DVD±R/±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 6 hours recordings at the lowest quality 
(VHS standard). 

What is the difference between DVD±R 
and DVD±RW?
DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is 
“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 repeatedly.

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.
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This recorder is only compatible with DV-

format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite 
tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are 
not compatible.
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You cannot connect more than one DV 

camcorder at a time to this recorder.
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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?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not 
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.

Programmes are recorded as a single title, it 
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?
The recorder automatically creates 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 5-minutes intervals.

Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no 
longer be used for recording. This is only 
required for DVD±R discs. 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 storage 
space for more recordings.

There are a few quality levels to choose from, 
ranging from “HQ” - High Quality (1 hour 
mode) to “SLP” - Super Long Play (6 hours 
mode).  Press the REC MODE key on the 
remote control to choose the quality level that 
best suits your purpose and the length of 
material.

Record 

Mode 

HQ

SP

EP

SLP

Picture Quality

High quality 

DVD quality-Standard Play

VHS quality-Extended Play

VHS quality-Super Long Play

Maximum Recording 

Time per Disc

1 hour

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours