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    VCR & DVD PLAYER DVP3340V/17 User manual Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use/Start Guide and/or Owner's 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 www.philips.com/ welcome Ph [...]

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    English CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. www .philips .com/welcome www.philips.com/welcome www.philips.com/welcome today to get the very most from your purchase . Return y our P r [...]

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    1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Fo llo w all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block an y ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur er´s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sour ces such as radiator s, hea[...]

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    English www.philips.com/welcome[...]

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    5 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 T ypes of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    English To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your unit. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Moisture Condensation Never operate the unit immediately after moving [...]

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    7 Introduction T ypes of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) V ideo CD (VCD/SVCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and ZCD- R/RW , SVCD, Dual disc that contains audio titles, MP3, Windows Media TM Audio, and/or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or [...]

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    English 8 a 1 1 (ST ANDBY ON) Switches the unit ON and OFF . b D.DUBBING Copies a DVD in the DVD deck to a VHS tape in the VCR deck. c Disc T ray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. d N N (PLA Y) Starts playback of a disc or tape. e x x (STOP) Stops playback of the disc or tape. f X X (P AUSE) Pause playback of a disc in the DVD deck temporarily . Press[...]

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    9 Introduction      a      1 1 (POWER) : Switches unit ON and OFF . / / (OPEN/CLOSE) : Opens and closes the disc tray . INPUT : Selects the VCR deck’s source (LINE 1 or LINE 2). DVD : Select the unit function mode to DVD. VCR : Select the unit function mode to VCR. CHILD LOCK : Disables front panel buttons SETUP/MENU[...]

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    English 10 a VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , VCR, Camcorder). b DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. c COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. d AUDI[...]

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    11 Introduction Rear of DVD+VCR L R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT Rear of TV A1 V Y Pb Pr COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO INPUT Rear of TV S A2 C Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player . Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additi[...]

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    English 12 Connection to an Amplifier Y ou can only listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The VCR will still be heard through the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OU[...]

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    13 Preparation Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Y our unit allows remote control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. 2. Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 3. Use v / V to select th[...]

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    English 14 Notes: • If you make a mistake or want to change a set- ting, use v to select the option and correct it using b / B . • If the program preset time is past, the “P AST TIME PROGRAMMED” message appears on the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time. • If you enter a past date, the timer rec[...]

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    15 Preparation Displaying Disc Information on-screen Y ou can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLA Y to show various playback information. The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 2. Y ou can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B . [...]

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    English 16 LANGUAGE Menu Language Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s Setup menu and on-screen display . Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. Original – Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. Other – T o select another language,[...]

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    17 Preparation AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player ’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / MPEG Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this DVD player ’s DIGIT AL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder . PCM (for [...]

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    English 18 Area Code Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 30. 1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press B . 2. Follow step 2 as shown previous page (Rating). 3. Select the first character using v / V buttons. 4. Press B and select the second character using v / V butt[...]

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    19 Preparation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR T ape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper- ated. Basic Instructions 1. T urn on the TV . 2. Direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. The indi[...]

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    English 20 Slow Motion 1. While in still mode, press M (FFW). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use v / V (TRK +/-) on the Remote Control if nec- essary to adjust the tracking. 3. T o return to the normal speed, press N N (PLA Y). Notes: • During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars)[...]

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    21 Operation Program Priority If the recording time of this unit and the external device are overlap: The earlier program takes priority . When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts. Note: Instant T imer recording is not available when the external timer record is in progress. Instant Timer Recording With this feature you can recor[...]

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    English 22 Recording from External Components Y ou can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the unit’s external inputs. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the unit. See page 12. 2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from. • LIN[...]

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    Operation 23 Copying from DVD to VCR Y ou can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray . 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLA Y , FF , REW and P AUSE functions. For best result[...]

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    English 24 Additional VCR Information • During manual recording playback, or fast forward modes, the unit automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. • After you have finished using the unit, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cas- sette in its pr[...]

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    25 Operation Operations General features Buttons Operations / / (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray . X (P AUSE/STEP) During playback, press X to pause playback. Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. . / > (PREV/NEXT) During playback, press . or > to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapt[...]

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    English 26 Notes on general features: • If you press > (NEXT) once during Repeat Chapter (T rack) playback, the repeat playback cancels. • Zoom may not work on some DVDs. • When you are playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded different camera angles, the angle indicator will blink on the TV screen during the operations as an indic[...]

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    27 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ W indows Media TM Audio file This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/Windows Media TM Audio files. MP3/Windows Media TM Audio/Audio CD Once you insert an MP3/Windows Media TM Audio files recorded media or Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track/file then press N (PLA Y) or OK and[...]

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    English 28 V iewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files. 1. Insert a JPEG files recording media. The PHOT O menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press OK. A list of files in the folder appears. 3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press OK or N N (PLA Y). 4. T o return [...]

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    29 Operation Playing a DVD VR format Disc This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that are recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder . This unit will play DVD-RW discs that are recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray , and playback start automatically . 2. Press TITLE to[...]

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    English 30 Reference Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britai[...]

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    31 Operation T roubleshooting Symptom No power . No picture Distorted or no sound. The playback picture is poor . The unit does not start playback. Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to receive unit signal output.  The video cable is not connected securely .  W rong cable connection.  The equipment connected wi[...]

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    English 32 Symptom V ideo tape cannot be inserted. No Hi-Fi sound The Remote Control does not work properly . Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via AV input to unit is not shown on TV screen. Cause  Is the cassette compartment empty?  Audio mode is not set properly .  There is an obstacle in the path of the Remote Control and t[...]

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    33 Reference General Power requirements 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 40 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 104 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) 1 V ([...]

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