Philips 9800i user manual Important Information, Safety Precautions, Website

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Important Information

■Please read this guide carefully before using the RC9800i. Keep it for future reference.

■Install and connect the RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control only in the order described in this manual. This ensures optimal installation results. You must set up your RC9800i before you can actually use it to control other devices.

■During set-up and installation, we recommend that you have available the original remote controls for your audio/video equipment, and other wireless network components that you want to control with your RC9800i.

■Broadband Internet access (min. 256 kbps) is required if you want to make optimal use of the Internet functions of the RC9800i.

Safety Precautions

■Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the power adapter matches the voltage of your local power supply. If it does not, please consult your retailer.

■Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance from other radio services.

■Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing.

■Do not expose the product to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat from heating equipment or direct sunlight.

■Do not open the product. Consult the website http://www.philips.com/support if you experience technical difficulties. If your problems cannot be solved by consulting the website, contact your Philips retailer.

Website

To consult the latest User Manual and to find information on the most recent firmware updates, please check the RC9800i Touch Screen Remote’s website: http://www.homecontrol.philips.com.

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Contents Remark Website Safety PrecautionsImportant Information Contents of the Box Contents Contents On and Off First-Time Power OnPick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good Look Everyday UseHome Press this hard key to return to the Homepage Touch ScreenHard Keys Cradle as Digital Music Media Adapter Network Activity IndicatorCharging the RC9800i USB Connector Learning the Basics Controlling Legacy Audio/Video DevicesWhat You Should Know About Home Networking Home Networking and Connected DevicesWireless Connectivity What You Should Know About Activity-Based ControlWatch Activities Listen ActivitiesCalibrating the Touch Screen Getting the Settings RightRC9800i Settings End User License AgreementNext, you will be prompted to indicate what region you live Network SettingsSelecting Your Location Change Network Settings Select Obtain IP automatically to use a dynamic IP addressNTP settings appear Date & Time SettingsSelect Get time from Internet Choose NTP settings Select RC9800i Default Time Server from the listSet date and time yourself Set Up Rooms and A/V DevicesSet Up Rooms Set the date and timeAfter adding all your rooms, choose Next Set Up DevicesChoose OK PVR DVR, Tivo Tuner Radio CD CDR player Home Theater Tuner Cable Box Media AdapterDVD Player Media Center PC Replay TV, …Learn & Match Autoscan Select & Try Channel switching questions Power on, channel switching and input selectionPower on questions Input selection questionsSet Up Activities Homepage Your RC9800i is now fully set up and you can start using itGetting the Most Out of It Home Hard Key System Management AreaSmart Navigation Back Hard KeyChoose Watch Choose SearchActivities Watching Cable TVAn example page of a combined control screen Watching PC content Listening to PC contentGood To Know Combined Control Screens Watching DVD Watching Satellite TVWatching Broadcast TV Watching PVRGood To Know Electronic Program Guide Watching a Program Using EPGWatching Video Tape Consulting Program Information Switching ChannelsNavigating the EPG Screen Watching a Program from EPGSearch Watching Digital Pictures From Your PC on Your TVSearching Programs Choose GoWatching Digital Pictures From Your PC on the RC9800i Good To Know Changing the Room Playing GamesListening to a CD Choose Select a Different RoomListening to Cable Radio Listening to a DVDListening to Broadcast Radio Listening to Satellite RadioPlay Listening to Audio Files From Your PC via Audio SystemListening to MP3 Files From Your PC via the RC9800i Song will start playingSynchronization Wizard DVD Player Amplifier Individual Device ControlChoose Individual Device Control Activity Off Device Off, Activity Off and Room OffDevice Off Room OffRC9800i Setup Adjusting the SettingsAccessing the Settings Power SettingsAudio Settings Set Up Rooms & A/V DevicesScreen Settings Date & TimeAdding a Device Add/Edit RoomsAdd/Edit A/V Devices Deleting a DeviceChoose Name/Room Changing the remote control codes of a deviceMoving a Device Choose IR CodesetSubscribing to the EPG Service Service-related Settings on the PCChanging other device settings Electronic Program Guide EPGActivating the EPG on the RC9800i Settings on the RC9800iPersonalizing the EPG To activate the EPG on your RC9800i, proceed as follows‘Electronic Program Guide Service Setup’ screen will appear Choose Services Setup‘Services Setup’ screen will appear Choose Program GuideDownloading EPG Data When you have finished, choose Next Using the EPGList of TV signal sources Assigning Lineups to DevicesAdvanced Philips Media Manager Use Installing the SoftwareInstalling Philips Media Manager ‘Software Updates’ screen will appear Choose Settings ‘Settings’ screen will appearChoose Software Updates Upgrading the FirmwareList of Symbols Tips and Troubleshooting RC9800i deviceTips and Troubleshooting EPG Technical Specifications General SpecificationsCommunications Regulation Information Battery DisposalEnvironmental Information FCC Declaration of ConformityEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity DoC MarkingGlossary Index GlossaryIndex