Philips HDTP 8540 Multimedia Player, Accessing the Media Player, Navigating in the Media Player

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8 Multimedia Player

The recorder allows you to view and play media files stored on compatible mass storage devices.

Note

Please note that the devices must be formatted FAT or FAT32.

The Media Player (multimedia application of the recorder) enables you to:

view your photo files (*.jpeg)

play your audio files (*.mp3)

play your own video files (*.mpeg, *.mp4)

The Media Player includes also a DLNA feature that allows you to display a file from an external DLNA server on your TV Set. For this, the recorder must be connected via your ethernet network to a DLNA server.

Accessing the Media Player

To access the Media Player :

1Insert a USB storage device in the USB port of the recorder while watching TV or connect an external DLNA server.

2Press key from the remote control or go to MENU >

Media Player > Media Player.

The recorder then displays the folders of the device connected that contain your media files.

You can at any time exit the selection window of the media list and

return to the channel viewed earlier by pressing the key.

Navigating in the Media Player

To access Media Player screen:

1If required, press the MENU key to select the device that con- tains the files to read (USB device or DLNA server).

2Select the required folder:

PICTURES to view photo files only.

MUSIC to view audio files only.

VIDEOS to view videos files only.

ALL MEDIA to view multimedia files (photo, audio and video).

3Press the key to display the folder content. The following screen appears:

ABC

D

E

F

A path in the device tree

 

B name of the device connected

 

C current date and time

 

D files contained in the device

 

E preview of the file selected

 

F page and total number of pages

 

Meaning of the icons

 

 

 

 

This icon...

represents...

 

 

 

 

 

a picture file

 

an audio file

a video file

a folder

Navigating in the Media Player screen

Use this

to...

key...

 

 

 

 

 

 

browse the files and folders.

 

 

 

 

 

navigate within pages.

 

 

 

 

 

display the media file selected or open a folder.

 

 

 

 

 

return to the previous screen or level.

 

 

 

 

 

exit the Media Player and return to the channel

 

 

 

 

being viewed earlier.

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Contents Hdtp Congratulations CE MarkingContents Safety recommendations Where to put your recorder?Cleaning the recorder BatteriesInterference Hard diskWhat‘s in the box Your new equipment includesFront panel of the recorder Rear panel of the recorder9 10 11 1213 Overview of the remote control Select subtitles and audio tracksPIP Batteries Connecting your devices Connection to the terrestrial antennaConnection to the TV set Connection to a VCR/DVD recorder Connection to a Home cinema systemConnection to a hi-fi unit Connection to your Ethernet networkBefore starting Basics of the menu systemMenu Menu Submenu Menu tree Tree below introduces the recorder menusRunning your first installation Video SettingsParental Control Channel SearchSelecting your region Your recorder’s main commands Using the keys P+ and P-, or keysUsing the channel list Selecting a TV channelUsing the Picture in Picture PIP feature Adjusting the audio volumeChanging the favourites list Detailed programme informationActivating and Using Audio description TV Guide Teletext and interactive servicesTV/AUX Switch To access the TV GuideLive mode/Deferred mode Recording programmesVideo Recordings Immediate recording Live or Deferred programmeScheduling a recording manually To record a live programmeRecording modes Timer or Programme Recording programmes using the TV GuideRecording programmes from the TV Guide Editing scheduled recordingsRecording List Managing the Recording listCreating folders Moving recordings in an existing folderErasing recordings Renaming recordingsAccessing the Media Player Multimedia PlayerNavigating in the Media Player Media Player Media PlayerViewing photo files Playing audio filesViewing your own video files Importing/Exporting multimedia filesAdjusting the installation parameters Go to Menu Configuration Channel SearchSearching for channels Searching manually for channelsChannel Management Technical Settings Setting your User preferencesSetting your language options Audio settingsPicture settings Setting the power parametersResetting the recorder and formatting the hard disk drive Information and Support Environment Meaning of logos present on the product or its packagingProduct recycling and disposal Electrical consumption of the recorderTroubleshooting Using the recorderUpdating the software Er00 Er02 Er09 Er10 Er11Customer Support Specifications Power supply Physical SpecificationsAccessories Front panelGuarantee Terms Page Page Sagemcom Broadband SAS