Philips Hard disk/DVD recorder

160 GB

DVDR3576H
Hard disk recording and playback made simple
Benefit from the convenience of recording directly onto a 160GB hard disk with this DVD recorder. To keep something longer, simply record your selected programs onto a DVD to enjoy a lifetime of high quality videos.
Brings video to life 1080p HDMI upconverts to high definition for sharper images Progressive Scan component video for optimized image quality Records and plays all your movies and music 160GB Hard Drive records all your favorite TV programs Dual Media conveniently records on both DVD+R/RW & DVD-R/RW i.LINK digital input for perfect digital camcorder copies Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG digital camera photos Easy to use Built-in SDTV Tuner for digital television reception USB Direct plays photos and music from USB flash drives Enjoy enhanced TV viewing One Touch Pause Live TV freezes the action instantly

Hard disk/DVD recorder

DVDR3576H/37

Highlights

Progressive Scan 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. i.LINK digital input Plays it all
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. Dual Media Philips DVD Recorders support dual media recording the ability to create recordings on
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.
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. USB Direct Simply plug your device into the USB port on your Philips DVD system. Your digital music and photos will be played directly from the device. Now you can share your favorite moments with family and friends.
STANDARD DEFINITION TELEVISION

Specifications

Picture/Display
D/A converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz A/D converter: 10 bit, 54 MHz Picture enhancement: Progressive scan
Tuner/Reception/Transmission

TV system: NTSC, ATSC

Connectivity
D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz A/D converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz Recording system: NTSC 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) Audio compression: Dolby Digital Recording Media: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW Recording enhancements: Auto Chapter Marking, Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide, Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch Record (OTR), Safe Record, Selectable Index Pictures

Video Recording

Front / Side connections: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, i.LINK DV in (IEEE1394, 4-pin), USB 1.1 Rear Connections: Analog audio Left/Right in, Component Video output, Composite video (CVBS) input, Composite video (CVBS) output, Digital coaxial out, S-Video out, Analog audio Left/Right out, HDMI output, RF ant / TVOut - w/o modulator, S-Video in

Convenience

Programming/Timer Enhancements: Daily/Weekly Repeat Program, Manual Timer, One Touch Recording Programmable Events: 12 Programming Period: 1 month

Video Playback

Playback Media: CD-R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-Video, Video CD/SVCD Compression formats: MPEG2, MPEG1, DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.0
Power supply: 110V Standby power consumption: < 5.5 W Power consumption: 23 W

Accessories

Audio Playback
Playback Media: Audio CD, CD-R/RW Compression format: Dolby Digital, MP3, WMA
Included accessories: 2 x AAA Batteries, Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, A/V Cable, RF antenna cable, Warranty Leaflet Remote Control 12NC: Black Slim Sofa

Still Picture Playback

Dimensions
Playback Media: CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/ -RW Picture Compression Format: JPEG Picture Enhancement: Rotate, Zoom
Weight incl. Packaging: 4.6 kg Packaging dimensions (WxHxD): 520 x 147 x 413 mm Product dimensions (WxDxH): 420 x 290 x 59 mm Product weight: 3.4 kg

Storage Media

Hard Disk Capacity: 160 GB HDD recording enhancements: Pause Live TV
Issue date 2009-12-14 Version: 1.0.5
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
12 NC: 40148 UPC: 15520 6

Time Shift Playback (HDD only)
You can play back a title being recorded from the beginning while recording continues. During HDD recording, press PLAY. Playback of the title you are recording will start from the beginning. Elapsed playback time will be displayed in the front panel display. To stop the playback, press STOP once. The front panel display will switch back to show the elapsed recording time. If you press STOP recording. twice, it will stop the
Types of Media Used on This Recorder
DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (refer to page 62 in the User Manual). DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit.
HDD & DVD Player / Recorder with Digital Tuner

DVDR3576H/37

Start Playback A Direct Playback
If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press HDD first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press DVD first. Insert a disc. Press PLAY Press STOP temporarily. to start playback. once to stop playback
Editing A Deleting a Title
If you are editing the titles on HDD, press HDD first. If you are editing the titles on DVD, press DVD first. Press TITLE. Use K / L / s / B to select a desired title to delete, then press OK. If you are editing the titles on HDD, proceed to step 4. If you are editing the titles on DVD, proceed to step 3. Use K / L to select Edit, then press OK. Use K / L to select Title Delete, then press OK. Confirmation message will appear. Select Yes, then press OK. Final confirmation message will appear. Select Yes, then press OK.

Quick Start Guide

Whats in the box? Connections Basic Setup Enjoy

Playback

Record
Playback from the Title List
If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press HDD first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press DVD first. Insert a disc. For HDD, press TITLE to call up the title list. For DVD, the title list will automatically appear when you insert a disc. Otherwise, press TITLE or DISC MENU. Use K / L / s / B to select a desired title, then press OK. Use K / L to select Play (for DVD), or select Resume Playback or Play from Start (for HDD), then press OK. Press STOP temporarily. once to stop playback
Playing Back a USB Device with MP3 / Windows Media Audio / JPEG Files

DVD+RW

Press SOURCE / USB repeatedly to select the appropriate external input channel for USB device. Plug in your USB device.
USB memory or USB card reader
Deleting Selected Titles (HDD only)

, then press TITLE.

Press HDD
Use K / L / s / B to select any title, then press OK. Use K / L to select Delete Multiple Titles, then press OK. Use K / L / s / B to select the title you want to delete, then press OK.

front of this unit

DVD+R Double Layer
Variable Skip / Variable Replay

to skip or

During playback, you can skip forward or backward by the amount of time you set in the Playback menu. To assign SKIP or REPLAY rewind by a certain amount of time;
If USB memory is connected; - file list will appear. If USB card reader is connected; - drive selection screen will appear. Select the desired drive, then press OK - file list will appear. To exit the file list, press STOP. To resume the file list, press TITLE

DVDvideo

Repeat step 4 until you select all the titles you want to delete. Press CLEAR. Confirmation message will appear. Select Yes, then press OK. Final confirmation message will appear. Select Yes, then OK.

CD-DA (audio CD)

video CD
Press SETUP and use K / L to select General Setting, then press OK. Use K / L to select Playback, then press OK. Use K / L to select Variable Skip / Replay, then press OK. Use K / L to select a desired item, then press OK.
Variable Skip Variable Replay
Use K / L to select a desired folder or track / file, then press OK. When selecting track / file: Playback will start. When selecting the folder: The files in the folder will appear. Use K / L to select the file or folder you want to play back, then press OK.

USB device

User Manual

Need help?

See the user manual that came with your Philips recorder.

RCA Audio / Video Cables

Use K / L to select the desired amount of time, then press OK. To actually use this function during playback; During playback, press SKIP if you want to skip forward. Press REPLAY backward. if you want to skip

Online

Go to www.philips.com/welcome.
2007 Philips Consumer Electronics
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp Marietta, GA All rights reserved. Printed in China
User Manual Remote Control with Batteries (AAAx2) RF Coaxial Cable

Hotline

Call 1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) for our operators.

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Connections
Start with the Basic Connection.

RF Modulator Connection

If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a commercially available stereo audio / video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below.

Basic Setup

to open the disc tray.
Basic Connection A Before Connecting
Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV.
Connection to a Cable / Satellite Box
If you have a Cable / Satellite Box, follow the instructions below.
Finding the Viewing Channel

to turn on the unit.

Inserting Discs
Press OPEN/CLOSE Place the disc on the disc tray with its label side facing up.
Pause Live TV (HDD only) (contd)
Press STANDBY-ON Turn on your TV.

Before Connecting

B Connecting
Make the connections as illustrated below.

rear of your TV

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

L R ANT. IN

If connected to your VCR, make sure it is switched off or in standby mode before proceeding. Press 2 on the TVs remote control, then press channel down button repeatedly until you see the Initial Setup menu. This is the correct viewing channel (external input channel) for the recorder.

OSD Language English Franais Espaol
Align the disc to the disc tray guide. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
When you leave the TV, press PAUSE LIVE TV twice. With the first press, the unit will start recording the TV broadcast. With the second press, the unit will be in the pause mode as soon as it starts the time shift playback. When you come back, press PAUSE LIVE TV again. Press STOP once to resume live TV. Press STOP twice to stop pause live TV mode. You can also use the special playback functions , FFW etc. during pause such as REW live TV mode.

Connecting

ANT. IN
Refer to your TVs user manual for details.

VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN IN Y

Initial Setting
Start Recording A Recording from the TV
If you are recording to the HDD, press HDD first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press DVD first. Insert a recordable disc (make sure the disc is compatible with this unit). Press REC MODE to select a recording mode. Select the appropriate external input channel by pressing SOURCE / USB or CH /. To record a TV programme: Press DTV/TV to select analog TV or digital TV, then use CH / or the Number buttons to select a desired channel to record. Press REC to start recording. Press REC again to make recording for 30 minutes. Press REC repeatedly to extend the recording time by 30 minutes for each press. Press STOP to stop the recording.
RF coaxial from cable antenna or cable TV RF coaxial cable

RCA video cable

R IN R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

Use K / L to select your desired language, then press OK.
RF coaxial cable from antenna or cable TV RCA audio / video cable

RCA audio cable

HDMI OUT

S-VIDEO

Start Dubbing
Preparing for dubbing (HDD to DVD): Insert a recordable DVD.
Preparing for dubbing (DVD to HDD):

rear of this unit

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO AV OUT

VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN

ANTENNA AV IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM
RF coaxial cable to the AC outlet
IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN

VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN Y

Use K / L to select the type of broadcasting signal, then press OK.

Channel Preset

Make sure the antenna is connected to ANTENNA IN jack. Antenna Cable (Analog) Cable (Analog / Digital)
from cable TV / satellite RF coaxial cable
Insert a disc to be dubbed. Press SETUP in stop mode. Use K / L to select Dubbing, then press OK Use K / L to select a desired dubbing direction, then press OK. Use K / L to select Add, then press OK

HDD DVD

L L R IN

PB/CB HDMI OUT

RF coaxial cable rear of your RF modulator

RF coaxial cable

VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN IN
RCA audio cable RF coaxial cable

ANT. IN RF OUT

RCA 4 audio / video cable

R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT
The unit will start getting channels available in your area. Antenna: (When using antenna) The channels broadcasted in analog TV and digital TV are automatically scanned and memorized. Only the receivable channels in the area will be memorized. Cable (Analog): (When using basic cable) The channels broadcasted in analog CATV are automatically scanned and memorized. Cable (Analog / Digital): (When using basic cable) The channels broadcasted in analog CATV and digital CATV are automatically scanned and memorized. Entry screen for the clock setting will appear. Use { / B to select an item to set, and use K / L to select the contents to suit your preference, then press OK when you finish setting all the contents.

VIDEO IN

ANT. OUT

AUDIO IN

cable/satellite box

R L AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT
3000 MB Dubbing List Add Delete All Start Dubbing
Connect the RF coaxial cable from the TV antenna or cable TV to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit. Use RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to the antenna input jack of your TV. AND Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the AV OUT jacks of this unit to the audio / video input jacks of your TV. Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet.
Connect the RF coaxial cable from the TV antenna or cable TV to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit. Use RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to the antenna input jack of your RF modulator. Use RF coaxial cable to connect antenna output jack of your RF modulator to the antenna input jack of your TV. Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the AV OUT jacks of this unit to the audio / video input jacks of your RF modulator. Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You need to purchase it at your local store.

Connect the RF coaxial cable from the cable TV / satellite to the antenna input jack of your cable / satellite box. Use RF coaxial cable to connect the RF output jack of your cable / satellite box to ANTENNA IN jack of this unit. Use RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to the antenna input jack of your TV. Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the audio / video output jacks of your cable / satellite box to the AV IN jacks of this unit. Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the AV OUT jacks of this unit to the audio / video input jacks of your TV. Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet.

Pause Live TV (HDD only)

With PAUSE LIVE TV , even if you leave your couch while you are watching TV through this unit, you can come back and watch the rest of the program from right where you left at any convenient time with just one touch of a button.
Use K / L / s / B to select a desired title, then press OK. The title is now registered in the dubbing list. Repeat steps 4 to 5 until you register all the titles to be dubbed. After adding all the titles you want, use K / L to select Dubbing Start in the dubbing menu, then press OK. Use s / B to select a desired recording mode, then press OK. Confirmation message will appear. Use K / L to select Yes, then press OK. To stop the dubbing in progress: Press STOP on the front panel.
Refer to the user manual for other connection methods.
Your Philips recorder is now ready for use!
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