Philips HDT 8520 manual Glossary, Analogue audio, Aspect ratio, Digital audio, Dolby Digital

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You get a picture or a freezed picture, a program number on the front display and your receiver seems blocked while not responding to the remote control commands.

Your HD recorder has hung up.You have to reset your HD recorder. Press the standby button on the front panel until PHILIPS is shown on the front-panel display.

If you have tried all of the actions suggested above and still are not able to resolve the problem, contact your local Philips Consumer Care Centre (see page 42).

11 Glossary

Analogue audio

Analogue sound is output from the LEFT/RIGHT audio connectors on the rear panel of your HD recorder.The red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the length-to-height ratio of TV screens.The aspect ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or widescreen TV is 16:9.The letterbox format allows you to watch a video with a wider aspect ratio on a standard 4:3 TV.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a router or server to automatically assign IP addresses to devices that are part of its network.

Digital audio

Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL audio connector (coaxial S/PDIF) on the rear panel of your HD recorder.These sockets send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analogue does.,

Dolby Digital

A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).

DVB

Digital Video Broadcasting

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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 TipInstalling your HD recorder Connecting your HdtvConnect 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 Recordings menu appears Watching recorded programmesTo 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 Managing favourite lists Using the Main menuCreating 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 recorderChanging other system settings Use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twiceUpdating 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 DemodulationBatteries 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 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