Philips DVD player/recorder

DVDR3460

Record and save your favorite TV programs
This compact DVD recorder has a host of features to ensure you can read and record on a wide range of disc formats. Also enjoy high quality pictures with Progressive Scan and the convenience of viewing DivX files directly from your PC.
Enjoy enhanced recording Direct Record on DVD lets you share recordings instantly Records and plays all your movies and music Dual Media conveniently records on DVD+-R/RW, DVD+R DL Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG digital camera photos i.LINK digital input for perfect digital camcorder copies Fits any space, any lifestyle Ultra-slim design that fits anywhere Bring video to life Progressive Scan component video for optimized image quality

DVD player/recorder

DVDR3460/97

Specifications

Picture/Display
A/D converter: 10 bit, 27 MHz D/A converter: 10 bit / 54 MHz DVD+R DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL

Highlights

Dual Media Tuner/Reception/Transmission

TV system: PAL M, PAL N

A/D converter: 24 bit, 96 kHz D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz

Connectivity

Video Playback
Compression formats: DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, MPEG1, MPEG2 Playback Media: CD-R/CD-RW, Video CD/SVCD, DVD-Video, DVD+R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-R DL
Front / Side connections: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, i.LINK DV in (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Rear Connections: Analog audio Left/Right in, Analog audio Left/Right out, Component Video output, Composite video (CVBS) input, Composite video (CVBS) output, Digital coaxial out, RF antenna in / TV out, S-Video out, S-Video in
Philips DVD Recorders support dual media recording - the ability to create recordings on DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R DL discs. Now you can buy any disc and the Philips recorder will always create fully compatible recordings, which can be played by any DVD player.

Plays it all

Video Recording

Convenience

Play virtually any media format you want - whether they be DivX, MP3s, WMA or JPEGs. Experience the unbeatable convenience of great playability, and the luxury of sharing media files on your TV or home theater system - in the comfort of your living room.
Audio compression: Dolby Digital, PCM Compression formats: MPEG2 Recording enhancements: One Touch Record (OTR), Auto Chapter Marking, Divide, Erase Recording Media: DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL Recording Modes: High Quality (HQ), Standard Play (SP), Long Play (LP), Extended Play (EP), Super Long Play (SLP) Recording system: NTSC, PAL
Programming/Timer Enhancements: Direct Record, Daily/Weekly Repeat Program, Manual Timer, One Touch Recording Programmable Events: 8 Programming Period: 1 month

Progressive Scan

Standby power consumption: < 3 W Power supply: 110-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 20 (Typical) W
Progressive Scan doubles the vertical resolution of the image resulting in a noticeably sharper picture. Instead of sending a field comprising the odd lines to the screen first, followed by the field with the even lines, both fields are written at one time. A full image is created instantaneously, using the maximum resolution. At such a speed, your eye perceives a sharper picture with no line structure.

Audio Playback

Accessories

i.LINK digital input

Compression format: MP3, WMA, Dolby Digital Playback Media: Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/ +RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL
Included accessories: 2 x AAA Batteries, Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, Antenna cable, CVBS video cable, A/V Cable

Still Picture Playback

Dimensions
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 Compression Format: JPEG Picture Enhancement: Rotate, Slideshow with MP3 playback, Zoom Playback Media: CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW,
Product dimensions (WxDxH): 360 x 323 x 43 Product weight: 3 kg Weight incl. Packaging: 4 kg

Issue date 2011-02-14 Version: 1.1.20
2011 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
12 NC: 30613 EAN: 33916 6

Philips V&MA DVDR3460_AP Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade We have developed a firmware upgrade to improve your product. This upgrade is applicable for the following models:
DVDR3460/75 and DVDR3460/97.
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. Close disc tray with no disc. 2. Press <SYSTEM MENU>, <8>, <1>, <0>, <5> 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 shown in the example below.
Compare your current software version number shown on screen with this version,
If your current software version number is lower than the above version, please proceed to step 2. Otherwise, upgrade is not necessary.
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: DVDR3460_AP_R02_05.zip.
Step 3 Burning the firmware on CD-R / CD-RW
Note: You will need one blank CD-R or CD-RW disc for this step. 1. Extract the firmware upgrade files from the ZIP archive: DVDR3460_AP_R02_05.bin PHILIPS_68092100.BIN PHILIPS_61060201.BIN (Do not rename the filenames) Tip: For more information on burning software we refer to two popular burning software programs www.nero.com www.easycdcreator.com

Philips V&MA

2. Burn ALL the extracted files:.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 normal CD-ROM) - No multi session - Write Speed: Low Finalize the discs. (The application may do this automatically.)
Step 4 Upgrading the firmware of your recorder
Note: Do not press any buttons or interrupt the mains supply during the upgrading process, otherwise the recorder may become defective. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 "UPDATE?". The TV screen will show a dialog box titled Upgrade 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. 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. If you proceed with the upgrade, the upgrading status bar is shown on TV screen. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed software upgrade and loader upgrade. When the upgrading is completed, the local display of the recorder will show DONE, and the recorder will eject the tray. The TV screen will show message Please take out the disc. Press OK to end upgrading. Remove the upgrade disc and press <OK> on the remote control. The recorder should close the tray and restart automatically after about 10 seconds.

Step 5 Confirm successful upgrade
1. 2. 3. After upgrading, the recorder will auto restart. Close disc tray with no disc. Press <SYSTEM MENU>, <8>, <1>, <0>, <5> on the Remote Control. You should see the software version as shown below appearing on your TV screen.

Fig 1.1

Your product is successfully upgraded!
Note: If you do not see any of the above figures, please use the same upgrade disc and repeat Step 4 and Step 5
Philips V&MA Firmware upgrade history
Firmware Version V02_05 Release Date Dec This upgrade software improves the following performance: Improve playback for DVD-R DL disc. Resolved issue on dual language and stereo mono settings not remembered.