Philips HDTP 8540, HDTP 8530 Running your first installation, Video Settings, Parental Control

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5Running your first installation

Once the recorder is physically connected, you need to go through the setup procedure to get your FREEVIEW channels.

1Switch on your TV.

2If necessary, press the Standby button on your remote control to wake the recorder up from standby mode.

3The first installation screen should appear.

Video Settings

4Choose the settings according to your needs.

Use the and keys to highlight a setting, use the

and keys to select a value.

HDMI Resolution: If your TV set is connected to the recorder with an HDMI cable, select the resolution better suited to your HD TV set (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p). If you have a standard TV set, set the resolution at 576p.

Scart Output: If you connected your standard TV set to the recorder with a SCART cable, select TV mode. If you

connected a VCR/DVD recorder to the SCART connector, select Recorder mode.

TV format: select the display mode for your standard TV

set: 16/9 (widescreen TV), 4/3 (Traditional TV) or Auto (programme format will be respected - 16:9 or 4:3).

5Press the key to validate then key to continue.

Parental Control

6To hide adult genre channels, set Hide adult channels to Yes.

7Select Create parental code.

8Enter a parental four-digit code using the remote control (0000 is not accepted).

9Enter the same code to confirm it.

Press the key to validate then key to continue.

Note

The parental code is used to lock access to the recorder and

channels. Make sure you remember it for future use. You can change the code at any time (see Changing your Parental code, page 27).

Channel Search

10 The recorder automatically searches for available FREEVIEW TV and radio channels.

Press the key to save the channels found.

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Contents Hdtp Congratulations CE MarkingContents Safety recommendations Where to put your recorder?Interference Cleaning the recorderBatteries Hard diskWhat‘s in the box Your new equipment includes9 10 11 1213 Front panel of the recorderRear panel of the recorder PIP Overview of the remote controlSelect subtitles and audio tracks Batteries Connection to the TV set Connecting your devicesConnection to the terrestrial antenna Connection to a hi-fi unit Connection to a VCR/DVD recorderConnection to a Home cinema system Connection to your Ethernet networkMenu Menu Submenu Before startingBasics of the menu system Menu tree Tree below introduces the recorder menusParental Control Running your first installationVideo Settings Channel SearchSelecting your region Using the channel list Your recorder’s main commandsUsing the keys P+ and P-, or keys Selecting a TV channelChanging the favourites list Using the Picture in Picture PIP featureAdjusting the audio volume Detailed programme informationTV/AUX Switch Activating and Using Audio description TV GuideTeletext and interactive services To access the TV GuideLive mode/Deferred mode Recording programmesScheduling a recording manually Video RecordingsImmediate recording Live or Deferred programme To record a live programmeRecording programmes from the TV Guide Recording modes Timer or ProgrammeRecording programmes using the TV Guide Editing scheduled recordingsRecording List Managing the Recording listErasing recordings Creating foldersMoving recordings in an existing folder Renaming recordingsNavigating in the Media Player Accessing the Media PlayerMultimedia Player Media Player Media PlayerViewing your own video files Viewing photo filesPlaying audio files Importing/Exporting multimedia filesSearching for channels Adjusting the installation parametersGo to Menu Configuration Channel Search Searching manually for channelsChannel Management Setting your language options Technical SettingsSetting your User preferences Audio settingsResetting the recorder and formatting the hard disk drive Picture settingsSetting the power parameters Information and Support Product recycling and disposal EnvironmentMeaning of logos present on the product or its packaging Electrical consumption of the recorderTroubleshooting Using the recorderUpdating the software Er00 Er02 Er09 Er10 Er11Customer Support Specifications Accessories Power supplyPhysical Specifications Front panelGuarantee Terms Page Page Sagemcom Broadband SAS