Philips 9800i user manual Watching Satellite TV, Watching Broadcast TV, Watching DVD, Watching PVR

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Getting the Most Out of It

The ‘battery status’ indicator: . This indicator goes through 4 stages (full, 2/3, 1/3, minimum). When your RC9800i is docked and charging, the battery status indicator is animated.

The ‘Time’ indicator: The time is indicated in HH.MM or HH.MM PM/AM format. To change the time or time format, see page 43.

The ‘IR active’ indicator: . This indicator lights up when remote control codes are being sent. In the event that the RC9800i has no remote control code available for the button pressed, the IR indicator will turn red and the RC9800i will beep. You can find out which codes are missing. See ‘Changing the remote control codes of a device’ on page 45.

The ‘Network’ indicator: . The number of bars is an indication of the network strength. In the event of the network strength becoming low, a single red bar will be displayed.

Watching Satellite TV

To watch satellite TV, perform steps 1 to 3 as described in ‘Watching Cable TV’ on page 29. Instead of selecting the cable box as the applicable source, select the satellite

receiver .

Watching Broadcast TV

To watch broadcast TV (i.e. use the TV’s internal tuner), perform steps 1 - 3 as described in ‘Watching Cable TV’ on page 29. Instead of selecting the cable box as the

applicable source, select the TV’s internal tuner .

Watching DVD

You’re going to watch a DVD movie on your TV in the living room.

To do so proceed as follows:

1On the Homepage of your RC9800i, choose Watch.

2Select the DVD as the applicable source.

The combined control screen TV-DVD will appear.

The RC9800i will take care of switching your TV to the DVD input.

3In the combined control screen for TV-DVD, choose the desired function.

Watching PVR

To watch PVR, perform steps 1 and 2 as described in ‘Watching DVD’. Instead of

selecting the DVD as the applicable source, select the PVR . In the combined control screen for TV-PVR, choose the desired function.

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Contents Remark Important Information Safety PrecautionsWebsite Contents of the Box Contents Contents Everyday Use First-Time Power OnPick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good Look On and OffHard Keys Touch ScreenHome Press this hard key to return to the Homepage Charging the RC9800i Network Activity IndicatorCradle as Digital Music Media Adapter USB Connector Controlling Legacy Audio/Video Devices Learning the BasicsHome Networking and Connected Devices What You Should Know About Home NetworkingWhat You Should Know About Activity-Based Control Wireless ConnectivityListen Activities Watch ActivitiesEnd User License Agreement Getting the Settings RightRC9800i Settings Calibrating the Touch ScreenSelecting Your Location Network SettingsNext, you will be prompted to indicate what region you live Select Obtain IP automatically to use a dynamic IP address Change Network SettingsSelect RC9800i Default Time Server from the list Date & Time SettingsSelect Get time from Internet Choose NTP settings NTP settings appearSet the date and time Set Up Rooms and A/V DevicesSet Up Rooms Set date and time yourselfChoose OK Set Up DevicesAfter adding all your rooms, choose Next Replay TV, … CD CDR player Home Theater Tuner Cable Box Media AdapterDVD Player Media Center PC PVR DVR, Tivo Tuner RadioLearn & Match Autoscan Select & Try Input selection questions Power on, channel switching and input selectionPower on questions Channel switching questionsSet Up Activities Getting the Most Out of It Your RC9800i is now fully set up and you can start using itHomepage Back Hard Key System Management AreaSmart Navigation Home Hard Key Choose Search Choose WatchWatching Cable TV ActivitiesGood To Know Combined Control Screens Watching PC content Listening to PC contentAn example page of a combined control screen Watching PVR Watching Satellite TVWatching Broadcast TV Watching DVDWatching Video Tape Watching a Program Using EPGGood To Know Electronic Program Guide Watching a Program from EPG Switching ChannelsNavigating the EPG Screen Consulting Program InformationChoose Go Watching Digital Pictures From Your PC on Your TVSearching Programs SearchWatching Digital Pictures From Your PC on the RC9800i Choose Select a Different Room Playing GamesListening to a CD Good To Know Changing the RoomListening to Satellite Radio Listening to a DVDListening to Broadcast Radio Listening to Cable RadioSong will start playing Listening to Audio Files From Your PC via Audio SystemListening to MP3 Files From Your PC via the RC9800i PlaySynchronization Wizard Choose Individual Device Control Individual Device ControlDVD Player Amplifier Room Off Device Off, Activity Off and Room OffDevice Off Activity OffPower Settings Adjusting the SettingsAccessing the Settings RC9800i SetupDate & Time Set Up Rooms & A/V DevicesScreen Settings Audio SettingsDeleting a Device Add/Edit RoomsAdd/Edit A/V Devices Adding a DeviceChoose IR Codeset Changing the remote control codes of a deviceMoving a Device Choose Name/RoomElectronic Program Guide EPG Service-related Settings on the PCChanging other device settings Subscribing to the EPG ServiceTo activate the EPG on your RC9800i, proceed as follows Settings on the RC9800iPersonalizing the EPG Activating the EPG on the RC9800iChoose Program Guide Choose Services Setup‘Services Setup’ screen will appear ‘Electronic Program Guide Service Setup’ screen will appearDownloading EPG Data Assigning Lineups to Devices Using the EPGList of TV signal sources When you have finished, choose NextInstalling Philips Media Manager Installing the SoftwareAdvanced Philips Media Manager Use Upgrading the Firmware Choose Settings ‘Settings’ screen will appearChoose Software Updates ‘Software Updates’ screen will appearList of Symbols RC9800i device Tips and TroubleshootingTips and Troubleshooting EPG General Specifications Technical SpecificationsFCC Declaration of Conformity Battery DisposalEnvironmental Information Communications Regulation InformationDeclaration of Conformity DoC Marking Europe EU Declaration of ConformityGlossary Glossary IndexIndex