1Connections
Start with the “Basic Connection”.
Your Philips recorder is now ready for use!

Basic Connection

A

Before Connecting
Disconnect the power cords of the devices from
the AC outlet.
Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input
jack of your TV.
B Connecting
Make the connections as illustrated below.
HDM OUT
DVD
DGTAL
AUDO OUT
AUDO
OUT
SVDEO
OUT
COAXAL
L
Y
PB
CB
L
R
OUT
N
SVDEO N AUDO OUT
N VDEO OUT
COMPOENT
VDEO OT
DVDVCR
ANENNA
I
Y
PB
/CB
P
L
R
OUT
IN
S-VIDEO IN -- AUDIO -- OUT
IN --- VIDEO --- OUT
NENT
OUT
DVD/VCR
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN
RL
VIDEO IN
ANT. IN
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from
antenna
or cable TV
RF coaxial
cable
to the
AC outlet
RF coaxial
cable
RCA audio
cable
RCA video
cable
Connect the RF coaxial cable from the TV
antenna or cable TV to the ANTENNA IN jack of
this unit.
Use RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA
OUT jack of this unit to the antenna input jack of
your TV.
AND
Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the
AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit to the
audio / video input jacks of your TV.
Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC
outlet.

RF Modulator Connection

If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still
possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a
commercially available stereo audio / video RF
modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below.

A

Before Connecting
Disconnect the power cords of the devices from
the AC outlet.
Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input
jack of your TV.

B

Connecting
Make the connections as illustrated below.
AUDO N VDEO N
LR
ANT NANT OUT
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HDM OUT
DVD
DGAL
AUDO OUT
AUDO
OUT
SVDEO
OUT
COAXAL
L
Y
P
C
L
R
OUT
N
SVDO N AUDO OT
N VDEO OU T
COMPOEN
VO UT
DVDVCR
ANENNA
ANT. IN
L
Y
PB
/CB
L
R
OUT
IN
S-VIDEO IN -- AU D I O --- OUT
IN --- VIDE O --- OU T
NENT
OUT
DVD/VCR
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
LR
ANT. INANT. OUT
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rear
of your
TV
From
antenna
or cable
TV
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modulator
rear of this unit
RF coaxial cable
RF
coaxial
cable
RCA audio
cable
RCA video
cable
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2
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Connect the RF coaxial cable from the TV
antenna or cable TV to the ANTENNA IN jack of
this unit.
Use RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA
OUT jack of this unit to the antenna input jack of
your RF modulator.
Use RF coaxial cable to connect antenna output
jack of your RF modulator to the antenna input
jack of your TV.
Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the
AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit to the
audio / video input jacks of your RF modulator.
Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC
outlet.
RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You
need to purchase it at your local store.

Basic Setup

2

A

Finding the Viewing Channel
Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the unit.
Turn on your TV.
If connected to your VCR, make sure it is
switched off or in standby mode before
proceeding.
Press “2” on the TV’s remote control, then press
channel down button repeatedly until you see the
“Initial Setup” menu. This is the correct viewing
channel (external input channel) for the recorder.
OSD Language
English
Français
Español
For some TVs, there may be a button on the TV’s
remote control that accesses the external input
channel. It may be labeled “SOURCE”, “AV”,
or “SELECT”. In such case, press it repeatedly.
Refer to your TV’s user manual for
details.

B

Initial Setting
Use K / L to select your desired language, then
press OK .
Use K / L to select the type of broadcasting
signal, then press OK .
Channel Preset
Make sure the antenna is
connected to “ANTENNA IN” jack.
Antenna
Cable (Analog)
Cable (Analog / Digital)
The unit will start getting channels available in
your area.
Antenna:
(When using antenna)
The channels broadcasted in analog TV and digital
TV are automatically scanned and memorized.
Only the receivable channels in the area will be
memorized.
Cable (Analog):
(When using basic cable)
The channels broadcasted in analog CATV are
automatically scanned and memorized.
Cable (Analog / Digital):
(When using basic cable)
The channels broadcasted in analog CATV and
digital CATV are automatically scanned and
memorized.
Press OK to activate “Clock Setting”.
Clock Setting
- - - / - - / - - - - ( - - - )
- - : - - - -
Use { / B to select an item to set, and use
K / L to select the contents to suit your
preference, then press OK when you finish
setting all the contents.

Connection to a Cable /

Satellite Box

If you have a Cable / Satellite Box, follow the
instructions below.

A

Before Connecting
Disconnect the power cords of the devices from
the AC outlet.
Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input
jack of your TV.

B

Connecting
Make the connections as illustrated below.
UDO OUT
RVDO
OUT
SVDEO
OUT
RF OUTANT N
DVD
DGTAL
UDO OUT
AUDO
OUT
SVDEO
R
PB
CBR
L
R
OU
N
SVDEO N OUT
N VDEO OUT
OMPONNT
VDEO OUT
D R
ANTENNA
ANT. IN
AUDIO IN
RL
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
LR VIDEO
OUT
L
Y
R
L
R
OUT
IN
S-VIDEO N -- O --- OUT
IN -- VIDEO -- OUT
NT
D CR
ANTENNA
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cable / satellite
box
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3
4
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from cable TV / satellite RF coaxial cable
RCA video
cable
RCA audio
cable
RF coaxial
cable
RCA video cable
RCA audio cable
Connect the RF coaxial cable from the cable TV /
satellite to the antenna input jack of your cable /
satellite box.
Use RF coaxial cable to connect the RF output
jack of your cable / satellite box to ANTENNA
IN jack of this unit.
Use RF coaxial cable to connect ANTENNA
OUT jack of this unit to the antenna input jack of
your TV.
Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the
audio / video output jacks of your cable / satellite
box to the AUDIO / VIDEO IN jacks of this unit.
Use RCA audio / video cables to connect the
AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit to the
audio / video input jacks of your TV.
Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC
outlet.
Refer to the user manual for other
connection methods.