Philips 9800i user manual Power on, channel switching and input selection, Power on questions

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Getting the Settings Right

Power on, channel switching and input selection

After having determined the correct remote control codes for a device, the RC9800i will now determine the most appropriate methods for powering on, switching channels and selecting inputs on the device.

Note In the following paragraph, the example of a TV is discussed. Depending on the kind of device you’re configuring, some questions may be omitted.

Power on questions

Follow the on-screen instructions. The RC9800i will determine the best power on method for the TV.

Channel switching questions

The RC9800i will now prompt you with questions to find the best method for tuning to 1, 2 and 3-digit channels. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Input selection questions

When the channel switching method is defined, you will be asked a few questions about how you select A/V inputs (i.e. audio-video sources that feed audio-video signals into your television), e.g. AV1, AV2, EXT1, EXT2, RGB or YC2.

1Use the and buttons to browse through the different input selection options.

Attention! Make sure that you carefully read all the options. Some options look very similar, but differ considerably. Choose the input selection method that best matches your situation.

2Choose Select this option when you have found the input selection method that best matches the mechanism that your TV uses.

Note The sequence of screens discussed below depends on the option chosen.

For example, let’s select option 2/7 ‘Using a single button, I cycle through inputs until I reach the one I want’.

3Choose Next.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

You will be asked to turn on the TV and to try the TV’s input button.

5Choose Next.

The following screen will appear:

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Contents Remark Safety Precautions Important InformationWebsite Contents of the Box Contents Contents First-Time Power On Pick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good LookOn and Off Everyday UseTouch Screen Hard KeysHome Press this hard key to return to the Homepage Network Activity Indicator Charging the RC9800iCradle as Digital Music Media Adapter 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 ActivitiesGetting the Settings Right RC9800i SettingsCalibrating the Touch Screen End User License AgreementNetwork Settings Selecting Your LocationNext, you will be prompted to indicate what region you live Change Network Settings Select Obtain IP automatically to use a dynamic IP addressDate & Time Settings Select Get time from Internet Choose NTP settingsNTP settings appear Select RC9800i Default Time Server from the listSet Up Rooms and A/V Devices Set Up RoomsSet date and time yourself Set the date and timeSet Up Devices Choose OKAfter adding all your rooms, choose Next CD CDR player Home Theater Tuner Cable Box Media Adapter DVD Player Media Center PCPVR DVR, Tivo Tuner Radio Replay TV, … Learn & Match Autoscan Select & Try Power on, channel switching and input selection Power on questionsChannel switching questions Input selection questionsSet Up Activities Your RC9800i is now fully set up and you can start using it Getting the Most Out of ItHomepage System Management Area Smart NavigationHome Hard Key Back Hard KeyChoose Watch Choose SearchActivities Watching Cable TVWatching PC content Listening to PC content Good To Know Combined Control ScreensAn example page of a combined control screen Watching Satellite TV Watching Broadcast TVWatching DVD Watching PVRWatching a Program Using EPG Watching Video TapeGood To Know Electronic Program Guide Switching Channels Navigating the EPG ScreenConsulting Program Information Watching a Program from EPGWatching Digital Pictures From Your PC on Your TV Searching ProgramsSearch Choose GoWatching Digital Pictures From Your PC on the RC9800i Playing Games Listening to a CDGood To Know Changing the Room Choose Select a Different RoomListening to a DVD Listening to Broadcast RadioListening to Cable Radio Listening to Satellite RadioListening to Audio Files From Your PC via Audio System Listening to MP3 Files From Your PC via the RC9800iPlay Song will start playingSynchronization Wizard Individual Device Control Choose Individual Device ControlDVD Player Amplifier Device Off, Activity Off and Room Off Device OffActivity Off Room OffAdjusting the Settings Accessing the SettingsRC9800i Setup Power SettingsSet Up Rooms & A/V Devices Screen SettingsAudio Settings Date & TimeAdd/Edit Rooms Add/Edit A/V DevicesAdding a Device Deleting a DeviceChanging the remote control codes of a device Moving a DeviceChoose Name/Room Choose IR CodesetService-related Settings on the PC Changing other device settingsSubscribing to the EPG Service Electronic Program Guide EPGSettings on the RC9800i Personalizing the EPGActivating the EPG on the RC9800i To activate the EPG on your RC9800i, proceed as followsChoose Services Setup ‘Services Setup’ screen will appear‘Electronic Program Guide Service Setup’ screen will appear Choose Program GuideDownloading EPG Data Using the EPG List of TV signal sourcesWhen you have finished, choose Next Assigning Lineups to DevicesInstalling the Software Installing Philips Media ManagerAdvanced Philips Media Manager Use Choose Settings ‘Settings’ screen will appear Choose Software Updates‘Software Updates’ screen will appear Upgrading the FirmwareList of Symbols Tips and Troubleshooting RC9800i deviceTips and Troubleshooting EPG Technical Specifications General SpecificationsBattery Disposal Environmental InformationCommunications Regulation Information FCC Declaration of ConformityEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity DoC MarkingGlossary Index GlossaryIndex