I have a DVDR3450H dvd Recorder and it cannot open when i open there is a 'philips' sign on the lcd and do nothing after some seconds it seems it restarts with the philips sign again but doesnt work.. i pulled out the cable for some hours and when i pulled it back again the same problem exists.. Is it over?

I have a problem getting disks out of mine most of the time, afraid to say that lifting the machine at the front, about 1cm.....and dropping it, unsticks the drawer
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Sad but it works

Probably you are playing a disk that is not supported on your "Region". Maybe that disk comes from Japan or Switzerland and you are residing in the US. You should check the level if it is supported to play in your country. This link might enlighten you a little bit. Hope this solves your problem.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t2300404-drawer_open_says_blocked

Hi,
Found a document DVDR3450H_3452H_3460H_eurp FWUpgradewk635.pdf Describes procedure of firmware update and disc formatting. Some cut'n'paste from the document:


2. Preparations for new HDD
In the event when the set unable to boot up or recordings not stored due to an defective HDD, the HDD will have to be replaced with the steps describe below:
1. Replace the Faulty HDD with a new HDD.
2. Before connecting the new HDD on the Digital Board ,the jumper pin at the connector of the HDD is to be removed.
3. Connect the new HDD to the Digital Board.
4. Power up the set . It will open the tray and prompt to load the upgrading disc.(the upgrade disc is
the same disc under firmware upgrading.)
5. The set will display
“Load”.
6. Put the upgrade disc and close the tray and the set will show
“Copy” ……… “Boot”
7. The rest of the procedure follows the software upgrade given in 1B -Procedure to apply the firmware upgrade.
*Note : 1)Do not press any button or interrupt the main supply ,otherwise the set may
become defective.
2)When the HDD formatting is successful ,the set will go to standby mode.

I had the same problem . I had to take the outer casing off and was able to open. to keep this from happining again I always leave a disc in the disc drawer it seems to solve the problem

Reset, then call Philips to see what exchange options you have. laser reader most likely bad

double check the firmware from philips website, but most likely that hard drive has an internal problem

When setting the record timer make sure that PDC / VPS is switched OFF.

PDC - Programme Delivery Control / VPS - Video Programming System is designed to allow for late starting or running programmes. Not all channels support PDC/VPS, so the recorder may be waiting for a PDC/VPS signal which isn't there.

Hi,

I had a few problems with my philips 3450 - I downloaded the latest software upgrade at www.philips.com/support , and my issues were resolved. Worth a shot...

Only other thing I can think of is you may have a faulty batch of DVD-Rs?

Best of luck!

Put the DVD back into the drive...Then open the DVD menu by selecting the first tittle on the disc....Hold down the up arrow on the remote to make the "Editing menu" appear....Then select "Finalize Disc".

These instructions can be found on page 54 of the instruction book.