Connecting your audio equipment, System settings | Philips HDT 8520

7Accessories and connections

7.1Connecting your audio equipment

HD recorder

TV

A	D			C			B
							HDMI
Audio Equipment
Audio Equipment
S/PDIF	L R
S/PDIF	L R	HDMI OUT HDMI IN					Digital
Digital	Analogue

C

Option A – Optical S/PDIF connection (Digital)

Connect the SPDIF audio output of your HD recorder to the relevant audio input of your audio equipment using an optical S/PDIF cable (not supplied).

Consult the user manual of your audio equipment to choose the proper digital audio inputs.

Option B – Electrical S/PDIF connection (Digital)

Option C - HDMI connection (Digital) Recent amplifiers are fitted with one or more HDMI source input(s) and one HDMI output.

Recommended connection

•Connect the HDMI output of your HD recorder to an HDMI source input of your amplifier.

•Connect the HDMI output of your amplifier to an HDMI input of your TV.

System settings

•For your HD recorder, set the Audio capabilities on HDMI setting (under Menu > Settings > Preferences > Digital output) to AUTO.

•Select the correct A/V source on your TV.

•Select the correct A/V source on your amplifier.

•Volume controls and necessary Lip sync adjustments are performed by your amplifier. Refer to your amplifier’s user manual.

Option D – Analogue connection Connect the L/R audio outputs to the relevant audio inputs of your audio equipment using a double CINCH cable (not supplied).

Refer to the user manual of your audio equipment to choose the proper analogue audio inputs.

7.2Connecting your standard- definition TV

Connect the DIGITAL audio output of your HD recorder to the relevant audio input of your audio equipment using an electrical S/PDIF cable (not supplied).

Refer to the user manual of your audio equipment to choose the proper digital audio input.

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Aerial wall socket

HD recorder

Note

With a digital connection via the DIGITAL output of your HD recorder, mute and volume operations are managed by your audio equipment and not by your HD recorder.

TV

2

SCART

Mains wall socket

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Philips HDT 8520 manual Connecting your audio equipment, Option a Optical S/PDIF connection Digital, Recommended connection

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HDT Page Table of contents Page Safety information Missing 12 V power supply unit has been designed for indoor use only Reducing power consumption Your HD recorder What’s in the box? Overview Front Panel Front panel Remote controlWhat you also need not supplied? Rear panel Rear Panel Getting started How to read this manual?Preparing your remote control Tip Installing 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 recorder All Radio channel list, or your favourite lists Using channel listsUsing the TV guide Changing current channel list Using the Tools menu Settings Options High-speed playback Instant replayMoving through the time-shift bar Slow-motion playback Scheduling recordings Buffer progress bar List of program in the buffer Time-shift bar for a paused programme Controlling playback and recording Recordings menu appears Watching recorded programmesTo pause playback at any moment, press pause K Using more of your HD recorder Up from standby VOL + Turn volume up/down Mute/restore sound15 1 TV channels Front-panel display messages Using more of your HD recorder Managing favourite lists Using the Main menuCreating a favourite list Renaming favourite lists Using the Settings menuAccessing the Settings menu Modifying/Editing favourite lists Display Setting your preferencesAuto when audio is muted or For hearing-impaired Seconds Digital output Automatic eco modeDefault volume Hours, 6 hours, 7 hours or 8 hours Return channel Lock settings see below will not have any effect Settings menu Retuning your HD recorder Changing other system settings Use / to highlight Factory reset and press OK twiceUpdating your HD recorder’s software manually Maintenance Option a Optical S/PDIF connection Digital Connecting your audio equipmentSystem settings Option B Electrical S/PDIF connection Digital Standard definition Guarantee and serviceTechnical data High definition Processor STi Reception Demodulation Batteries 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 Aspect ratio GlossaryAnalogue audio Digital audio PIN Code EasyLinkLip Synchronisation Surround Change channel, 14 Channel banner, 14 Connect Hdmi Control volume Favourite lists CreateIndex HDT 8520/05 Trademarks and partner logos Trademarks and partner logos