Philips HDT 8520 manual Connecting your Hdtv, Installing your HD recorder

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3.2Connecting your HDTV

Danger

Risk of electric shock!

Before making any connections, ensure that your equipment is disconnected from the mains.

3.3Installing your HD recorder

Before you start installation, make sure you have made all the required connections.

Insert the two-way connector on the supplied mains lead into the 12 V power supply unit. Connect the 12 V power supply unit to the 12 V power connector on the rear panel of your HD recorder.

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1

Aerial wall socket

HD recorder

Connect the mains plug to the mains wall socket.

Your HD recorder displays a welcome message after a few seconds.

TV

2

HDMI

Mains wall socket

Connect the aerial cable (not supplied) from the aerial wall socket to the Antenna IN connector on the rear panel of your HD recorder.

Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the HDMI connector on the rear panel of your HD recorder to the HDMI input connector of your TV. For the next step, note the chosen HDMI input of your TV (e.g.‘HDMI 1’).

Connect your TV to the mains and select the correct A/V source on your TV.This should correspond to the HDMI input connector to which your HD recorder is connected. If necessary, refer to your TV’s user manual for instructions.

Notes

•Optionally, you can also use the supplied RF cable to connect the RF output connector (labelled To TV/VCR) of your HD recorder to the RF input connector of your TV.

•To connect your HD recorder to your standard-definition TV, see page 34.

Press the green button to start the installation.

The Antenna powering menu appears.

Let the Antenna powering setting be Off unless you use an indoor antenna that can be powered by the coaxial cable connected to the Antenna IN socket of your HD recorder (see note).

Note

Your HD recorder can only deliver 50 mA current under 5 V, so refer to your indoor antenna’s user manual to check if its power requirement fits the capability of your HD recorder.

Getting started

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Contents HDT Page Table of contents Page Missing Safety information12 V power supply unit has been designed for indoor use only Reducing power consumption What’s in the box? Your HD recorderRear panel Rear Panel Remote controlWhat you also need not supplied? Overview Front Panel Front panelTip How to read this manual?Preparing your remote control Getting startedConnect the mains plug to the mains wall socket Connecting your HdtvInstalling your HD recorder Getting started What if no channels are found? You can now start using your HD recorderUsing your HD recorder Using your HD recorder More about the channel banner contentChanging current channel list Using channel listsUsing the TV guide All Radio channel list, or your favourite listsSettings Options Using the Tools menuSlow-motion playback Instant replayMoving through the time-shift bar High-speed playbackScheduling recordings Time-shift bar for a paused programme Buffer progress bar List of program in the bufferControlling playback and recording To pause playback at any moment, press pause K Watching recorded programmesRecordings menu appears Using more of your HD recorder TV channels VOL + Turn volume up/down Mute/restore sound15 1 Up from standbyFront-panel display messages Using more of your HD recorder Creating a favourite list Using the Main menuManaging favourite lists Modifying/Editing favourite lists Using the Settings menuAccessing the Settings menu Renaming favourite listsSeconds Setting your preferencesAuto when audio is muted or For hearing-impaired DisplayHours, 6 hours, 7 hours or 8 hours Return channel Automatic eco modeDefault volume Digital outputSettings menu Retuning your HD recorder Lock settings see below will not have any effectUpdating your HD recorder’s software manually Use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twiceChanging other system settings Maintenance Option B Electrical S/PDIF connection Digital Connecting your audio equipmentSystem settings Option a Optical S/PDIF connection DigitalHigh definition Guarantee and serviceTechnical data Standard definitionReception Demodulation Processor STiRepeat the programme change request to watch the programme Frequently asked questionsBatteries 2 x 1.5V type AAA/R03 Picture seems to be stretched or squashed Your remote control is not workingCheck the batteries and replace them, if necessary Your hard disk is full with protected recordings Digital audio GlossaryAnalogue audio Aspect ratioSurround EasyLinkLip Synchronisation PIN CodeHDT 8520/05 Control volume Favourite lists CreateIndex Change channel, 14 Channel banner, 14 Connect HdmiTrademarks and partner logos Trademarks and partner logos