Philips DVD recorder/VCR with i.LINK digital input

DVDR3430V

Preserve your VHS tapes on DVD
Introducing the all-in-one recorder that plays and records on both DVD discs and VHS tapes! With i.LINK, you can now copy your favorite camcorder copies in perfect digital picture and sound quality to DVD.
Record, transfer or archive conveniently i.LINK digital input for perfect digital camcorder copies Direct Dubbing - simply record your videos from VHS to DVD Plays and records what you want Dual Media conveniently records on both DVD+R/RW & DVD-R/RW Plays DVD, CD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, (S)VCD, VHS tapes Plays MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x/6 Simplicity in recording and playback ShowView for quick and easy programming VPS/ PDC records a TV program precisely from start to end
DVD recorder/VCR with i.LINK digital input

DVDR3430V/31

Highlights
i.LINK digital input Direct Dubbing (VHS to DVD) Having a Direct Dubbing button allows for the user to start recording from the video tape without complicated menu system selection or input/output selection for separates. Dual Media Philips DVD Recorders support dual media recording the ability to create recordings on DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Now you can buy any disc and your Philips recorder will always create fully compatible recordings, which can be played on any DVD player. Multi-format playability(DivX) Multi-format playability allows you to play most file formats for maximum listening and viewing pleasure, including MP3, WMA, JPEG and the popular DivX digital media format. With the ShowView system, all you need to do to program your video recorder is to enter the ShowView number a single code of up to nine digits (but usually less) that is printed next to each TV program in most TV guides. DivX playback enables you to play and share compressed high quality DivX video content beyond your computer. ShowView
Also known as IEEE 1394 and FireWire, i.Link carries all audio and video signals via a single cable digitally, with no loss in picture and sound quality. With i.Link digital video input, you can copy your home videos in their original digital picture quality.

PICTURE

Specifications

Picture/Display

A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz Picture Compression Format: JPEG Picture Enhancement: Rotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playback
A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz Recording system: PAL, SECAM Compression formats: MPEG2 Recording Modes: High Quality (HQ), Standard Play (SP), Standard Play Plus (SPP), Long Play (LP), Extended Play (EP), Super Long Play (SLP) Recording enhancements: Append, Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide, Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch Record (OTR), Safe Record, Selectable Index Pictures, Station ID Recording Audio compression: Dolby Digital Recording Media: DVD+R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, VHS Tapes
Tuner/Reception/Transmission

Video Recording

TV system: PAL B/G, SECAM B/G, SECAM L/L', SECAM D/K No. of preset TV Channels: 150

Connectivity

Front / Side connections: i.LINK DV in (IEEE1394, 4-pin), CVBS in, Audio L/R in Rear Connections: Analog audio Left/Right out, Composite video (CVBS) output, Digital coaxial out, S-Video out, SCART1 (CVBS, RGB out), SCART2 (CVBS, RGB in), RF antenna in / TV out

Convenience

Video Playback
Playback Media: DVD-Video, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Video CD/SVCD, DVD+R DL Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1, MPEG4, DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.0 Video tape playback system: PAL, SECAM
Programmable Events: 8 Programming/Timer Enhancements: ShowView, VPS/PDC recording control, One Touch Recording, Daily/Weekly Repeat Program, Manual Timer
Power supply: 50Hz, 220-240V Power consumption: 32 W Standby power consumption: < 5 W

Audio Playback

Accessories
Playback Media: Audio CD, CD-R/RW Compression format: Dolby Digital, PCM, MP3, MPEG2 Multichannel, WMA Number of Audio Heads: 2 Hi-Fi
Included Accessories: Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, 2 x AAA Batteries, World Wide Warranty leaflet, RF antenna cable Set dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 100 x 344 mm Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 540 x 175 x 447 mm Set weight: 5.2 kg Weight incl. Packaging: 7.0 kg

Dimensions

Still Picture Playback

Playback Media: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDR/RW
Issue date 2009-08-05 Version: 2.1.14
2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All Rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. www.philips.com
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Philips V&MA DVDR3430V_EU Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade We have developed a firmware upgrade to improve your product. This upgrade is applicable for the following models:
DVDR3430V/05, DVDR3430V/31, DVDR3430V/51 and DVDR3430V/58.
Note: Before you proceed to upgrade, please be reminded that you need to do configuration again each time after firmware upgrade!
Upgrade Procedure Step 1 Check your current version
First check your current firmware version to see if you need to upgrade: 1. When TV shows Philips wallpaper, close disc tray with no disc. 2. Press <0>, <0>, <0>, <9>, <OK> on the Remote Control. Note: In case the firmware version does not appear on the screen, eject and close the disc tray to reset, and repeat step 2. 3. The software version will be displayed on the TV screen as "DVDR3430V_EU_Vxx_xx, Drive: 45.04.xx.xx",or DVDR3430V_EU_Vxx_xx, Drive: 61.06.xx.xx". 4. Compare the version shown on screen with this firmware upgrade version, DVDR3430V_EU_V09_11, Drive: 45.04.05.10or DVDR3430V_EU_V09_11, Drive: 61.06.01.10. 5. 6. If the current software version number is lower than the above, proceed to step 2. Otherwise, you do not need to upgrade.
Step 2 Download Firmware upgrade
Click the link to download the new firmware package on your computer. The package is compressed into a single ZIP archive: DVDR3430V_EU_V09_11.zip.
Step 3 Burning the firmware on CD-R / CD-RW
1. Extract the firmware upgrade files from the ZIP archive: DVDR3430V_EU_V09_11.CUB PHILIPS_45040510.BIN PHILIPS_61060110.BIN (Do not rename the filenames) Burn ALL the extracted files:.CUB and.BIN files (not the ZIP file) onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, using the following settings: - File System: ISO 9660 + Joliet - File name length : max11 chars = 8+3 (Level 1) - Mode : 2/XA - Character set : ISO 9660 (ISO norme CD-ROM) - No multi session - Write Speed : Low Finalize the disc. (The application may do this automatically.) Tip: For more information on burning software we refer to two popular burning software programs www.nero.com www.easycdcreator.com
Philips V&MA Step 4 Upgrading the firmware of your recorder
Power up the recorder and eject the disc tray. Place the upgrade disc on the disc tray and close the tray. If the disc is recognized as an upgrade disc, the local display of recorder will show "SW UPGD". The TV screen will show a dialog box titled Disc Upgrade 4. Note: The recorder will indicate Unknown Disc in the following 2 situations. When the software upgrade is not meant for your recorder (Check the applicable models above) Problem with writing of CD-ROM. Try again with a different CD-ROM if possible. 5. To proceed with the upgrade, press <OK> on the remote control. You can cancel the upgrade at this point by navigating to <CANCEL> button on TV and pressing <OK> on the remote control. 6. If you proceed with the upgrade, the upgrading status bar is shown on TV screen. 7. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed software upgrade and loader upgrade. 8. When the upgrading is completed, the local display of the recorder will show DRV OK, and the recorder will eject the tray. 9. Remove the upgrade disc and press <OK> on the remote control. The recorder should close the tray and restart automatically after about 10 seconds. 10. Note: If the recorder does not close the tray, do not be alarmed. Simply press <STANDBY> on the remote control to wake up the recorder and the tray will be closed immediately. 1. 2. 3.

Your product is successfully upgraded!

Firmware upgrade history

Firmware Version V09_11 Release Date Feb This upgrade software improves the following performance: Improved supportability for hybrid DVDs