Philips DVDR3575H/37 Hard Disk/DVD Recorder User Manual

1. Introducció

The Philips DVDR3575H/37 is a versatile Hard Disk/DVD Recorder designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. This unit combines a 160 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for recording and storing your favorite programs, an ATSC digital tuner for receiving digital HD TV broadcasts, and a dual-media DVD recorder compatible with both DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW formats. It features 1080p/720p upscaling via HDMI for high-definition picture performance and supports DivX playback for downloaded PC movies. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your recorder.

2. Informació important de seguretat

Please read all instructions carefully before operating this device. Keep this manual for future reference.

• Font d'alimentació: Connect the unit only to the power supply indicated on the rating label.
• Ventilació: Assegureu-vos que hi hagi una ventilació adequada. No bloquegeu les obertures de ventilació. No col·loqueu la unitat sobre un llit, sofà, catifa o superfície similar que pugui bloquejar les ranures de ventilació.
• Aigua i humitat: No exposeu la unitat a la pluja ni a la humitat. No col·loqueu objectes plens de líquids, com ara gerros, sobre l'aparell.
• Calor: No col·loqueu la unitat a prop de fonts de calor com ara radiadors, registres de calor, estufes o altres aparells (inclosos amplificadors) que produeixen calor.
• Neteja: Desendolleu la unitat de la presa de corrent abans de netejar-la. Feu servir un drap sec per netejar-la.
• Manteniment: No intenteu atendre aquest producte vosaltres mateixos. Consulteu tots els serveis a personal de servei qualificat.

3. Què hi ha a la caixa

Desembaleu la caixa amb cura i assegureu-vos que hi hagi tots els elements:

• Philips DVDR3575H/37 Hard Disk/DVD Recorder Unit
• Control remot
• Cable d'àudio/vídeo
• RF Antenna Cable
• Manual d'usuari (aquest document)
• 2 x piles AAA
• Fullet de garantia

4. Producte acabatview

4.1 Unitat principal

Figura 1: Frontal view of the Philips DVDR3575H/37 Hard Disk/DVD Recorder. This image shows the sleek black and silver design of the unit, with the disc tray visible on the front panel.

Figura 2: Front inclinat view of the Philips DVDR3575H/37 Hard Disk/DVD Recorder, highlighting the disc tray and front panel controls.

The front panel includes the disc tray, power button, and basic playback controls. The rear panel features various input/output ports for connecting to your television and other audio/video equipment.

4.2 Control remot

Figure 3: The remote control for the Philips DVDR3575H/37. It features dedicated buttons for source selection (USB, HDMI, DTV/TV), HDD and DVD functions, playback controls (Play, Pause, Stop, Rew, FFW), recording (REC), and channel/volume adjustments. Numeric buttons and special function keys like 'Pause Live TV' and 'Skip' are also present.

The remote control provides full functionality for operating your recorder. Insert the two AAA batteries provided, ensuring correct polarity. Familiarize yourself with the button layout for efficient use.

5. Configuració

5.1 Connexió al televisor

Choose one of the following connection methods based on your TV's available inputs:

1. HDMI Connection (Recommended for 1080p Upscaling):
   Connect an HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI OUT port on the recorder to an HDMI IN port on your TV. This connection provides the best picture and sound quality, supporting 1080p/720p upscaling.
2. A/V (Composite) Connection:
   Connect the yellow, white, and red A/V cables from the A/V OUT ports on the recorder to the corresponding A/V IN ports on your TV. This provides standard definition video and stereo audio.

5.2 Antenna/Cable Connection

The DVDR3575H/37 includes a built-in ATSC digital tuner for receiving over-the-air (OTA) digital broadcasts.

1. Connect your antenna or cable TV signal directly to the ANT IN port on the recorder using the RF antenna cable.
2. If you have an older TV with only a cable input and wish to record from a cable box, you may need to connect the cable box to the recorder's A/V IN ports. The recorder's built-in tuner may not be able to scroll through channels from an external cable box directly. In such cases, you would tune channels on your cable box and record the output via the A/V connection.

5.3 Assistent d'encesa inicial i configuració

After connecting all cables:

1. Introduïu les piles al comandament a distància.
2. Plug the recorder's power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Premeu el botó PODER botó de la unitat o del comandament a distància.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions for the initial setup wizard, which typically includes language selection, time zone, and channel scanning for the built-in tuner.

6. Instruccions de funcionament

6.1 Reproducció bàsica

• Playing a DVD: Insert a DVD into the disc tray. The unit should automatically switch to DVD mode and begin playback. If not, press the DVD botó del comandament a distància.
• Playing from HDD: Premeu el botó disc dur button on the remote to access recorded programs. Use the arrow keys and OK to select and play a title.
• Playing DivX/MP3/WMA/CD: Insert the disc or connect a USB device (if applicable). Use the FONT button to select USB if playing from a USB drive.

6.2 Programes d'enregistrament

The DVDR3575H/37 allows recording to its internal 160 GB HDD or to a blank DVD.

• Enregistrament instantani: While watching TV, press the REC button on the remote to start recording to the HDD. Press REC again to extend recording time. Press STOP per acabar d’enregistrar.
• Gravació amb temporitzador: Utilitza el TEMPORIZADOR button to set up scheduled recordings. You will need to manually input the date, start time, end time, and channel.
• Gravació en DVD: Insert a blank DVD. You can record directly to DVD or transfer content from the HDD to DVD. Refer to the on-screen menu for DVD recording options.

6.3 Pause Live TV and Instant Replay

When watching live TV through the recorder's tuner, you can:

• Premeu PAUSE LIVE TV to temporarily pause the broadcast. Press it again to resume.
• Premeu REPLAY to instantly jump back a few seconds in the live broadcast.

6.4 Upscaling and HDMI Output

The recorder can upscale standard definition content to 1080p or 720p resolution when connected via HDMI. Ensure your TV is set to the correct HDMI input to benefit from this feature.

6.5 i-Link (FireWire) Connection

Use the i-Link port to connect compatible camcorders for easy transfer and recording of video content to the HDD or DVD.

7. Manteniment

7.1 Neteja de la unitat

Per mantenir un rendiment i un aspecte òptims:

• Desendolleu la unitat de la presa de corrent abans de netejar-la.
• Feu servir un drap suau i sec per netejar les superfícies exteriors.
• No utilitzeu netejadors abrasius, ceres ni dissolvents, ja que poden danyar l'acabat.
• For the disc tray, use a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid touching the lens inside the disc tray.

7.2 Cura del disc

• Manegeu els discs per les vores per evitar empremtes dactilars.
• Guardeu els discs a les seves fundes per evitar ratllades i acumulació de pols.
• Netegeu els discs bruts amb un drap suau i sense borrissol, netejant des del centre cap a fora.

8. Solució De Problemes

If you encounter issues with your Philips DVDR3575H/37, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

9. Especificacions

10. Garantia i Suport

This Philips product is covered by a limited warranty. Please refer to the warranty leaflet included in your product packaging for detailed terms and conditions, including warranty period and coverage.

For technical support, service, or further assistance, please visit the official Philips support website or contact Philips customer service in your region. Keep your purchase receipt and model number handy when contacting support.