Philips HDT 8520 manual Using your HD recorder

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4 Using your HD recorder

4.1Standby/wake up

To put your HD recorder into standby, press on your HD recorder’s front panel or remote control.To take your HD recorder out of standby, press again.You can also press BACK , P+/P- or any number button on your remote control to wake up your HD recorder. See page 7 for more information.

4.2Changing channels

To change channels, use the P+/P- on your remote control or your HD recorder’s front panel.You can also use the number buttons on your remote control.

Press BACK to switch to the last channel you were watching.

You can also use the on-screen channel lists or channel banner to change channels (see sections 4.4 and 4.5).

Note

Initially, HD programmes are available on channels 50 and 51. Switch to these channels to watch HD programmes.

4.3Adjusting volume

To increase or decrease the volume, press VOL+/VOL-.The volume level is shown briefly on your TV.

To mute or restore the sound, press .When you mute your sound, the icon is shown in the top right corner of your TV.This icon disappears after a few seconds.

4.4Using the channel banner

Channel information

When you change a channel, the channel banner appears briefly to show information about the current programme. By default, it appears for

5 seconds.To set the length of time that the channel banner remains on-screen, see page 29.

Changing channel

To change the channel, display the channel banner by pressing INFO.

When the channel banner is on-screen, use / to see what programmes are currently showing on other channels. If you see a programme you want to watch, press OK.

To display more information about the current programme on the channel listed in the channel banner, press INFO again.

To display what programme is on next (on the channel listed in the channel banner), press the yellow button.

Press INFO a third time, or press EXIT to remove the channel banner without changing the channel.Alternatively, press BACK to return to the channel banner.

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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?Overview Front Panel Front panel Remote controlWhat you also need not supplied? Rear panel Rear PanelGetting started How to read this manual?Preparing your remote control TipConnect the mains plug to the mains wall socket Connecting your HdtvInstalling your HD recorder 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 recorderAll Radio channel list, or your favourite lists Using channel listsUsing the TV guide Changing current channel listUsing the Tools menu Settings OptionsHigh-speed playback Instant replayMoving through the time-shift bar Slow-motion playbackScheduling recordings Buffer progress bar List of program in the buffer Time-shift bar for a paused programmeControlling playback and recording To pause playback at any moment, press pause K Watching recorded programmesRecordings menu appears Using more of your HD recorder Up from standby VOL + Turn volume up/down Mute/restore sound15 1 TV channelsFront-panel display messages Using more of your HD recorder Creating a favourite list Using the Main menuManaging favourite lists Renaming favourite lists Using the Settings menuAccessing the Settings menu Modifying/Editing favourite listsDisplay Setting your preferencesAuto when audio is muted or For hearing-impaired SecondsDigital output Automatic eco modeDefault volume Hours, 6 hours, 7 hours or 8 hours Return channelLock settings see below will not have any effect Settings menu Retuning your HD recorderUpdating your HD recorder’s software manually Use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twiceChanging other system settings Maintenance Option a Optical S/PDIF connection Digital Connecting your audio equipmentSystem settings Option B Electrical S/PDIF connection DigitalStandard definition Guarantee and serviceTechnical data High definitionProcessor STi Reception DemodulationRepeat 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 Aspect ratio GlossaryAnalogue audio Digital audioPIN Code EasyLinkLip Synchronisation SurroundChange channel, 14 Channel banner, 14 Connect Hdmi Control volume Favourite lists CreateIndex HDT 8520/05Trademarks and partner logos Trademarks and partner logos