Digital output

HDMI output resolution - Use this to set the HDMI video resolution to 576i,

576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Auto (default) or Original. Note that you can also change this setting using the RES button on the front panel of your HD recorder.

Audio capabilities on HDMI - Use this to set the HDMI audio format to PCM (default) or Auto*.

Audio capabilities on S/PDIF - Use this to set the S/PDIF audio format to PCM (default) or Dolby Digital*.You can also set this to Not connected.

Easy Link mode - For future use.

TV format - Use this to set the format of the high-definition video that is output on the HDMI connector of your HD recorder.You can set this to 16/9 Pillar Box (default), 16/9 Full Screen or 16/9 Zoom.These options determine how standard (4:3) programmes show on a TV with aspect ratio of 16:9. Note that you can directly change this setting using the picture format button on your remote control.

* The Auto and Dolby Digital settings on HDMI or S/PDIF are not recommended until your HD recorder has been updated with the appropriate software.

Visit www.philips.com/support regularly to check if the relevant software update is available.

Automatic eco mode

Use this to set the time after which your inactive HD recorder automatically enters into the active standby mode.You can set this to off, 3 hours (default), 4 hours,

5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours or 8 hours.

Return channel

Use this to configure your HD recorder to connect to the internet, which then serves as a return channel to your Digital TV service provider.The return channel is necessary to use any interactive applications

that your Digital TV service provider may offer. Before configuring the return channel, be sure to connect your HD recorder to your network router using an Ethernet cable.Then choose either DHCP to set up your connection automatically or manually enter all the parameters like IP address, Network mask, Gateway and DNS settings to match your router’s settings.

Default volume

Use this to set the default volume at wake- up of your HD recorder.

Recording auto deletion

When you select a programme to record, your HD recorder checks whether there is enough disk space to record it. If the disk is nearly full, your HD recorder will automatically delete some of your old and unprotected programmes to make space for the new programme. Use this setting to turn off or on (default) this feature.

Changing parental control settings From the Settings menu, use / to highlight Parental control and press or OK.The Parental control menu appears.

To change the parental control severity settings, use / to highlight Parental control limits, and press or OK.

Use / to highlight the severity level you want to set, and press or OK to save your changes and return to the previous menu. Note that if you set the Parental control limits to Off, the child timers and channel

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Philips HDT 8520 Digital output, Automatic eco mode, Hours, 6 hours, 7 hours or 8 hours Return channel, Default volume