Philips HDT 8520 manual Scheduling recordings

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By default, the instant recording feature is designed to record only the next two hours of the selected programme.The end time is shown after the programme name in the Record Management pop-up menu.

To increase this time by 10 seconds, press record l when the Record Management menu is on-screen. By pressing record l multiple times, you continue to increment the end time by 10 seconds.You can also change this end time using the Scheduled recordings menu (see page 21).

To record a complete programme or series, use the TV guide. See the next section.

If you try to record a programme when two other programmes are already being recorded, the Conflict - check guide message is displayed in the Record Management pop-up menu.

To stop recording, press stop L. In the Record Management menu that pops up, use / to highlight the programme you no longer want to record and press stop L again.

4.9.2Scheduling recordings

Press GUIDE to display the TV guide. Use / / / to highlight the programme you want to record, and press the red button. In the menu that pops up, use / to highlight Record the selected programme or Record the selected series and press OK to confirm.

If the programme is on now, your HD recorder starts recording instantly. If it is on at a later time, your HD recorder will record the programme when it starts.The

Using your HD recorder

programme is highlighted in red in the TV guide.

You can also use the Scheduled recordings menu to view all the programmes you have selected for recording (see page 21).

When you select a programme to record, your HD recorder checks whether it is on at the same time as any other programmes you have previously selected for recording. If more than two selected programmes are on at the same time, this creates a conflict. Your HD recorder lets you know about the conflict and shows which previously scheduled recordings you can cancel in order to record your new selection.

If a conflict was caused due to a change in the time of the broadcast programme, then you use the Scheduled recordings menu to view and resolve such conflicts

(see page 21).

To cancel the scheduled recording of a programme, use / / / to highlight the programme in the TV guide, and press OK.

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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 startedInstalling your HD recorder Connecting your HdtvConnect the mains plug to the mains wall socket 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 Recordings menu appears Watching recorded programmesTo pause playback at any moment, press pause K 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 Managing favourite lists Using the Main menuCreating a favourite list 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 effectChanging other system settings Use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twiceUpdating your HD recorder’s software manually 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 STiBatteries 2 x 1.5V type AAA/R03 Frequently asked questionsRepeat the programme change request to watch the programme Check the batteries and replace them, if necessary Your remote control is not workingPicture seems to be stretched or squashed 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