Philips HDT 8520 manual Instant replay, Moving through the time-shift bar, High-speed playback

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Note

Until you return to live TV viewing, you will not be able to use any other function of your HD recorder.

4.8.1Instant replay

You can instantly replay what you have seen (or missed) during the last few seconds.

Press while watching live TV.

The time-shift bar appears and you are taken back 15 seconds, by default.To increase this time, see the Instant Replay duration setting on page 29.

To return to live TV, press stop L. In the menu that pops up, make sure that Back to live ... is highlighted and press stop L again. Alternatively, you can press P+/-.

Note

If you have just switched to a channel and have been watching a programme on it for less than 30 seconds (or the Instant Replay duration you set), pressing takes you back to the time you started watching the programme instead of 30 seconds (or the Instant Replay duration you set.)

4.8.2Moving through the time-shift bar

While playing back programmes temporarily stored in the time-shift buffer:

Press / to move to back 15 seconds or forward 30 seconds (by default).To change this time, see the Instant Replay duration and Commerical Skip duration settings on page 29.

Press the yellow button to jump to the time you started watching the programme or to return to live TV.

In the menu that pops up, use / to highlight your choice and press OK to confirm.

To pause playback at any moment, press pause K.To restart playback, press play .

High-speed playback

To rewind at twice the speed (x2), press rewind during playback.

To increase the speed, press rewind again, up to 3 times (x4, x32, x128).

To decrease the speed, press fast forward .

To return to normal speed playback, press play .

You can fast forward in the same way as you rewind, just press fast forward to increase the fast forward speed, and rewind

to decrease the fast forward speed.

Slow-motion playback

To rewind or forward in slow motion, press pause K and then rewind or fast forward to choose the speed you want (x1/2 or x1/4).

To return to normal speed playback, press play .

4.9Recording programmes

4.9.1Instant recording

To instantly start recording a programme that you are watching, press record l. A message appears confirming that the programme is being recorded to your HD recorder’s hard disk.The record indicator on the front panel also lights up.

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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 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 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 Watching recorded programmes Recordings menu appearsTo pause playback at any moment, press pause K 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 Using the Main menu Managing favourite listsCreating a favourite list 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 recorderUse / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twice Changing other system settingsUpdating your HD recorder’s software manually 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 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 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
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