Philips HDT 8520 manual Getting started

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Press the green button to confirm. The TV shape menu appears.

Let the TV shape setting be 16:9 if you use an HDMI connection to your TV. Press the green button to confirm and start scanning for the available channels.

Note

If you are in an area that receives signals from more than one network and possibly variant of the same channel (e.g. BBC1, BBC1 Scotland), then your HD recorder will prompt you to select the network and channel variant that you want in the All TV and All Radio lists.

Use / to highlight the network that you want to install and press the green button. A progress screen displays to confirm that the search is taking place.

When the search is complete, a screen displays the number of TV and radio channels that your HD recorder has found.Your HD recorder automatically saves these channels. Press the green button to go to the next step.

Note

In case your HD recorder does not find any channels, see the ‘What if no channels are found?’ section on page 13.

Note

Digital terrestrial broadcasting is progressing throughout the UK. Please note that the reception of digital signals may need to be verified as it can be adversely affected by physical elements, such as mountainous areas, high buildings, etc.When analogue broadcasting in your region is switched off, there should be a quality improvement in digital broadcasting.As digital switch over happens, the number of digital channels available in each region may also increase. Please visit this website to find out when the digital switch over is scheduled for your area: www.digitaluk.co.uk

On the Code entry menu, use / or the number buttons to enter your area’s postal code, and then press OK to highlight PIN code.

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Contents HDT Page Table of contents Page Safety information Missing12 V power supply unit has been designed for indoor use only Reducing power consumption Your HD recorder What’s in the box?Remote control What you also need not supplied?Overview Front Panel Front panel Rear panel Rear PanelHow to read this manual? Preparing your remote controlGetting started TipConnecting your Hdtv Installing your HD recorderConnect the mains plug to the mains wall socket Getting started You can now start using your HD recorder What if no channels are found?Using your HD recorder More about the channel banner content Using your HD recorderUsing channel lists Using the TV guideAll Radio channel list, or your favourite lists Changing current channel listUsing the Tools menu Settings OptionsInstant replay Moving through the time-shift barHigh-speed playback Slow-motion playbackScheduling recordings Buffer progress bar List of program in the buffer Time-shift bar for a paused programmeControlling playback and recording Watching recorded programmes Recordings menu appearsTo pause playback at any moment, press pause K Using more of your HD recorder VOL + Turn volume up/down Mute/restore sound 15 1Up from standby TV channelsFront-panel display messages Using more of your HD recorder Using the Main menu Managing favourite listsCreating a favourite list Using the Settings menu Accessing the Settings menuRenaming favourite lists Modifying/Editing favourite listsSetting your preferences Auto when audio is muted or For hearing-impairedDisplay SecondsAutomatic eco mode Default volumeDigital output Hours, 6 hours, 7 hours or 8 hours Return channelLock settings see below will not have any effect Settings menu Retuning your HD recorderUse / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twice Changing other system settingsUpdating your HD recorder’s software manually Maintenance Connecting your audio equipment System settingsOption a Optical S/PDIF connection Digital Option B Electrical S/PDIF connection DigitalGuarantee and service Technical dataStandard definition High definitionProcessor STi Reception DemodulationFrequently asked questions Batteries 2 x 1.5V type AAA/R03Repeat the programme change request to watch the programme Your remote control is not working Check the batteries and replace them, if necessaryPicture seems to be stretched or squashed Your hard disk is full with protected recordings Glossary Analogue audioAspect ratio Digital audioEasyLink Lip SynchronisationPIN Code SurroundControl volume Favourite lists Create IndexChange channel, 14 Channel banner, 14 Connect Hdmi HDT 8520/05Trademarks and partner logos Trademarks and partner logos