Philips 9800i user manual Watching Video Tape, Watching a Program Using EPG

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Getting the Most Out of It

Watching Video Tape

To watch a videotape, perform steps 1 and 2 as described in Watching DVD. Instead of

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

Watching a Program Using EPG

Let’s go back to the situation where you want to watch a movie on your flat screen TV in the living room. In the event that you don’t know what is on, you may want to use the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to find out tonight’s program schedule.

The EPG displays television program information on the RC9800i. For example, you can check which programs Station XYZ is broadcasting today between 7 and 9 pm. Likewise, you can search for a sports program in any given time slot in the upcoming 7 days.

In order to be able to use the EPG, you must first perform some EPG service-related settings, see ‘Electronic Program Guide (EPG)’ beginning on page 46.

Attention! Some service-related settings are to be performed on a PC using a Web browser, NOT on the RC9800i. You must first perform these settings before you can use the EPG on the RC9800i.

After you have performed the service settings, you can activate the EPG on your

RC9800i, download the television program data and start consulting them.

To access the EPG information on your RC9800i, proceed as follows:

1On the Homepage of your RC9800i, choose Watch.

2Select the internal tuner , the cable box or the satellite box as the applicable broadcast source. A combined control screen will then appear.

3Choose the Guide button. The EPG screen will appear.

Note Make sure your date, time and time zone are correctly set. For further information on Date & Time Settings, please see page 17.

Good To Know: Electronic Program Guide

The EPG application uses lists (US) or grids (Europe) to display the program listings.

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Contents Remark Website Safety PrecautionsImportant Information Contents of the Box Contents Contents First-Time Power On Pick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good LookOn and Off 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 ActivitiesGetting the Settings Right RC9800i SettingsCalibrating the Touch Screen 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 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 timeAfter adding all your rooms, choose Next Set Up DevicesChoose OK 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 Homepage Your RC9800i is now fully set up and you can start using itGetting the Most Out of It System Management Area Smart NavigationHome Hard Key Back Hard KeyChoose Watch Choose Search Activities Watching Cable TVAn example page of a combined control screen Watching PC content Listening to PC contentGood To Know Combined Control Screens Watching Satellite TV Watching Broadcast TVWatching DVD Watching PVRGood To Know Electronic Program Guide Watching a Program Using EPGWatching Video Tape 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 DVD Player Amplifier Individual Device ControlChoose Individual Device Control 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 DevicesAdvanced Philips Media Manager Use Installing the SoftwareInstalling Philips Media Manager 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