Updating your HD recorder’s software manually

You can manually update your HD recorder software using a USB memory stick.

Download the latest software file from the Philips website (www.philips.com/support), unzip it and transfer it to a USB memory stick. Be sure to place the downloaded file in the top-level folder of your USB memory stick.

Connect your USB memory stick to the USB connector on the rear panel (or on the side) of your HD recorder.

From the Settings menu, use / to highlight Set-upand press or OK.

In the Set-upmenu that appears,

use / to highlight Software update and press or OK.

Your HD recorder locates the software available on your USB memory stick and displays a confirmation message. Press the green button to install the software immediately. Press the red button to cancel and return to the previous menu. If you press the green button, your HD recorder updates the software and restarts.You may, depending on the update, then be required to complete the first installation setup (see page 11).

Restoring factory default settings From the Settings menu, use / to

highlight Set-upand press or OK. In the Set-upmenu that appears,

use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twice.

A message appears asking you to confirm. If you are sure, press the green button, or press the red button to cancel and return to the previous menu. If you press the green button, your HD recorder restores the factory default settings and restarts.You will then be required to complete the first installation setup (see page 11).

Note

Resetting your HD recorder to the factory default settings erases all of your preferences and settings. For example, all of your favourite lists and recording timers will be erased.

Changing other system settings

From the Settings menu, use / to highlight Set-upand press or OK. The Set-upmenu appears.

To turn on or off the channel updates that automatically happen when your HD recorder is in the active-standby mode, make sure Channel installation is highlighted and press or OK. Press to highlight Automatic update and press or OK. Use / to highlight On or Off.

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Philips HDT 8520 Updating your HD recorder’s software manually, Use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twice